Three children and a teacher have been killed following a shooting at a Jewish School in Toulouse. The shooter took aim as pupils were being dropped off for primary school before he escaped on a scooter. The three children killed were all described as being of North-African descent. Details remain unclear but police have stated [...]
Ireland 17 – France 17, Six Nations Match report By Alessandro Brunelli Blood, sweat and tears were all spilled at the Stade de France yesterday, with Ireland leaving Paris with a hard fought draw and a bitter taste of disappointment at having so close to taking the win. A spirited approach by the Irish side [...]
by Tina Charon and Patrick McPartlin Middle East Libya For the moment the US, UK and France are continuing air strikes against the country. A second raid was lead early this morning and destroyed a building in Libya’s capital Tripoli. The building was one of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’s command centres. US officials have said that [...]
by Simon Black President Sarkozy and Prime Minister Cameron at the Anglo-French Summit, 2010 What is supposed to be a major step in the right direction has already found milestones to trip over along the way. Last night PM David Cameron was cautioned that the US are concerned with the groundbreaking French-UK deal and are considering [...]
by Tony Gougeon France has been facing one of its most important strike waves this year after the recent announcement of a new pension reform made by President Nicolas Sarkozy at the end of the summer, wishing to push the legal retiring age from 60 to 62. What seemed to be a usual striking opportunity [...]
by Wendy Wan Some 70,000 horses are eaten in France every year, with an estimated 4.7 million believed to be consumed around the world every year. And it seems the meat is now back on the menu in Scotland for the first time in more than 70 years. The controversial choice is being served at an eatery [...]
Twenty of the world’s influential leaders meet this week in London at the Excel Centre on the banks of the Thames. They meet during a period of almost unprecedented financial turmoil. But will they come up with world-changing solutions? The United Kingdom chairs the Group of Twenty in 2009 and this week it hosts the G20 [...]
By Stewart Primrose The RBS Six Nations tournament kicks off this weekend and is set to be one of the most exciting since ever. Rugby at this time off year captures the imaginations of millions, whether they are fans of the sport or not. Although the Tri Nations has a higher quality of player, rugby [...]
Scottish Member of the European Parliament Alyn Smith (SNP) joins in the criticism of the UK’s plan to heal the British economy. Interview by Charlotte Morgenthal What impact will the European Central bank intervention have on Scotland? It will have a minimal impact and the meeting will moreover be about international coordination of the financial [...]
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