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- Greece pores over bailout laws amid protests February 23, 2012ATHENS (Reuters) - Trade unionists, communists and pensioners angry at punishing spending cuts in Greece marched through central Athens on Wednesday as lawmakers set to work on legislation needed to secure payment of a second bailout for the debt-laden country.Related StoriesG20 hopes for progress on EU debt crisis - CarstensAssad forces renew barrage on Syr […]
- Regulator admits errors in Tchenguiz probe - report February 23, 2012LONDON (Reuters) - The Serious Fraud Office has admitted to "very regrettable errors" in its handling of the investigation of property tycoon Vincent Tchenguiz, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, clearing Tchenguiz of any potential charges.Related StoriesG20 hopes for progress on EU debt crisis - CarstensAssad forces renew barrage on Syria […]
- Cameron pleads for end to business bashing February 23, 2012LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron will leap to the defence of big business on Thursday in the government's latest attempt to calm a public and political backlash against bankers and highly-paid executives at large companies.Related StoriesG20 hopes for progress on EU debt crisis - CarstensAssad forces renew barrage on Syria's HomsRBS […]
- RBS to pay out £400 million in bonuses despite year loss February 23, 2012LONDON (Reuters) - State-owned Royal Bank of Scotland is expected to pay out up to 400 million pounds in bonuses to its corporate banking staff as it gets ready to unveil a full-year loss forecast at up to 1.2 billion pounds on Thursday.Related StoriesG20 hopes for progress on EU debt crisis - CarstensAssad forces renew barrage on Syria's HomsCameron pl […]
- Assad forces renew barrage on Syria's Homs February 23, 2012AMMAN/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces rained rockets and bombs down on opposition-held neighbourhoods of the city of Homs, reducing buildings to rubble and killing more than 80 people, including two Western journalists.Related StoriesG20 hopes for progress on EU debt crisis - CarstensRBS to pay out £400 million in bonuses de […]
- G20 hopes for progress on EU debt crisis - Carstens February 22, 2012MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Group of 20 policymakers are hoping for a signal this weekend that Europe will boost crisis funding, smoothing the way for a deal to increase International Monetary Fund resources, the head of Mexico's central bank said on Wednesday.Related StoriesAssad forces renew barrage on Syria's HomsRBS to pay out £400 million in bonus […]
- Assad forces bomb Syria's Homs February 22, 2012AMMAN/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces rained rockets and bombs down on opposition-held neighbourhoods of the city of Homs on Wednesday, reducing buildings to rubble and killing more than 80 people, including two Western journalists.Related StoriesAssad forces renew barrage on Syria's HomsRBS to pay out £400 million in b […]
- Strauss-Kahn released after night in French cell February 22, 2012LILLE, France (Reuters) - Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn was released from police custody on Wednesday after being questioned for two days in a prostitution case.Related StoriesAssad forces renew barrage on Syria's HomsRBS to pay out £400 million in bonuses despite year lossCameron pleads for end to business bashingRegulator admits errors in Tc […]
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill buys most of Peacocks February 22, 2012LONDON (Reuters) - Clothing retailer Edinburgh Woollen Mill is to acquire two thirds of discount clothing retailer Peacocks stores, in a deal which will see 6,000 jobs saved, Peacocks' administrators KPMG said on Wednesday.Related StoriesAssad forces renew barrage on Syria's HomsRBS to pay out £400 million in bonuses despite year lossCameron pleads […]
- Cherie Blair sues over phone hacking February 22, 2012LONDON (Reuters) - The wife of former Prime Minister Tony Blair has begun legal action over the alleged interception of her private phone messages, her lawyer said Wednesday, making her the latest public figure to be drawn into a hacking scandal that has shaken the country's media.Related StoriesAssad forces renew barrage on Syria's HomsRBS to pay […]
BBC Front Page
- VIDEO: Is Somalian capital on the mend? February 22, 2012Ethiopian and Somali troops have taken a strategic stronghold of Islamist militants in south-western Somalia.
- VIDEO: Colvin's mother: 'She was committed' February 22, 2012Rosemarie Colvin, mother of the killed journalist Marie Colvin, has said her daughter was totally committed to what she did.
- AUDIO: Corden: 'So hard' cutting Adele short February 22, 2012James Corden told Radio 5 live how he had to interrupt Adele as she was giving her speech so that Blur could begin their set.
- VIDEO: Conroy's wife 'feared he was dead' February 22, 2012The wife of a British photographer working in Homs has said that she believed he had been killed when she heard news that two western journalists had died in the city.
- VIDEO: Argentina train crash kills dozens February 22, 2012At least 49 people have been killed in a train accident in Buenos Aires.
- VIDEO: Vicar and teacher murder charges February 22, 2012A man has been charged with murdering a vicar in South Gloucestershire and a retired teacher in Worcestershire.
- VIDEO: Breakthrough in radio wave energy February 22, 2012Researchers at the University of Bedfordshire believe they have found a way of harvesting power from radio waves.
- VIDEO: President Obama sings the blues February 22, 2012To mark America's Black History Month, a blues concert called 'Red White And Blues' was held at the Whitehouse, featuring Mick Jagger and B.B. King.
- VIDEO: Tibetans 'should boycott celebrations' February 22, 2012In China, many Tibetans are today marking the start of their New Year, but the Tibetan government in exile, has called on Tibetans in the country to boycott any celebrations.
- VIDEO: 2012 Olympics security test staged February 22, 2012A major exercise testing security and emergency services in the event of a terror attack during the Olympics and Paralympics is taking place.
BBC
- Homs reporters' deaths condemned February 23, 2012The killings of two Western reporters in Homs and the reported deaths of 60 people across Syria trigger Western condemnation of Bashar al'Assad's regime.
- Cherie Blair starts hacking case February 22, 2012Cherie Blair has started legal proceedings over phone hacking, her solicitor confirms.
- Comic Frank Carson dies aged 85 February 23, 2012Northern Irish comedian Frank Carson, whose catch phrases included "It's a cracker", has died aged 85, surrounded by his family.
- 'MP held over Parliament assault' February 23, 2012A man, understood to be Labour MP Eric Joyce, has been arrested on suspicion of assault following a disturbance at the Houses of Parliament.
- World leaders to discuss Somalia February 23, 2012African and Western leaders are to discuss the future of Somalia, including the threat from terrorism and piracy, at a major conference in London.
- Vicar and teacher murder charges February 22, 2012A man is charged with murdering a clergyman at his South Gloucestershire vicarage and a retired teacher in Worcestershire.
- 35 years for pregnant teen killer February 22, 2012A former nightclub bouncer is jailed for a minimum of 35 years for murdering pregnant teenager Nikitta Grender two weeks before she was due to give birth.
- NHS 'will be Cameron's poll tax' February 22, 2012Labour leader Ed Miliband tells David Cameron he risks making NHS reform "his poll tax" - in noisy Commons clashes over the health bill.
- Gillard calls leadership ballot February 23, 2012Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard calls a ballot for the leadership of the Labor Party on Monday to end a tussle with Kevin Rudd.
- Argentina train crash 'kills 49' February 22, 2012A commuter train crash at a station in the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, kills 49 people and leaves at least 600 injured, officials say.
Stv
- Libya investigation request sent February 22, 2012Investigators hope to examine information and documents relating to the Lockerbie bombing of 1988.
- Former Rangers chairman asks if Craig Whyte should still be creditor February 22, 2012Alastair Johnston has questioned whether Craig Whyte has met the conditions set in the sale purchase agreement in his takeover of the club
- Rangers director Dave King and manager Ally McCoist meet club's administrator February 22, 2012Mr King was spotted leaving Ibrox with the manager on Wednesday while administrators run the club.
- Schoolgirl sold drugs to pupils in playground February 22, 2012Lauren Wilson pleaded guilty to supplying diazepam within the grounds of Buckhaven High School in Fife.
- Edinburgh Woolen Mill buys Peacocks out of administration February 22, 2012Dumfries and Galloway based retail chain buys Peacocks from administrators.
- Welfare changes 'devastating' for disabled people February 22, 2012Citizen's Advice: The UK Government has redefined what it means to be ill.
- Murder hunt after 80-year-old woman found dying at cottage February 22, 2012Son who discovered body of Janet Methven is 'absolutely devastated' by her death in Perthshire.
- Rangers supporters jailed after Old Firm fan clash at service station February 22, 2012Stephen Campbell and Kevin Anderson took part in a battle between rival sets of supporters at Broxden services near Perth.
- Man in court charged with murder in city street February 22, 2012Gary Logue was discovered seriously injured in the Govan area of Glasgow in the early hours of Tuesday.
- Two men accused of attempted murder February 22, 2012Thomas McLeish and William Black are alleged to have attacked George MacPhee with knives and a metal pole at an address in Perth.
The Guardian
- Marie Colvin's killing piles pressure on Assad as civilian death toll rises February 22, 2012 Martin Chulov, Angelique Chrisafis
- UN votes to increase Somalia peacekeeping force February 22, 2012 Julian Borger, Mark Tran
- A4e compelled jobseekers to work unpaid in its own offices February 22, 2012 Shiv Malik, Patrick Wintour
- UN nuclear inspectors declare Iran mission a disappointment February 22, 2012 Julian Borger
- Mitt Romney plans 20% tax cut in effort to revive faltering campaign February 22, 2012 Ewen MacAskill
- MP Eric Joyce reportedly arrested on suspicion of assault February 23, 2012
- Australian prime minister Julia Gillard calls for Labor party leadership ballot February 22, 2012 Alison Rourke
- At least 49 dead and hundreds injured as train crashes in Argentina February 22, 2012
- Phone hacking: Cherie Blair to sue News International February 22, 2012 Josh Halliday
- Clinics granting sex-selection abortions to be investigated by health officials February 23, 2012 Jasmine Coleman
- RBS prepares to pay out £400m in bonuses despite expected £2bn loss February 22, 2012 Jill Treanor
- Rowan Atkinson: BBC should have been allowed to drop Miriam O'Reilly February 22, 2012 Dan Sabbagh, John Plunkett
- Germany at odds with Dutch and IMF boss over eurozone bailout fund February 22, 2012 David Gow
- Scientist who lied to obtain Heartland documents faces fight to save job February 23, 2012 Suzanne Goldenberg
- Andrew Lansley wins battle to keep NHS risk assessment under wraps February 23, 2012 Juliette Jowit
Scottish Judiciary
- HMA v Alistair Thomson August 13, 2010
- HMA v Hector Colin MacLennan August 13, 2010
- HMA v Mark Willam Junor and Elaine Jacqueline Young August 24, 2010
- Opening of the new legal year September 21, 2010
- HMA v THOMAS SHERIDAN and GAIL SHERIDAN October 5, 2010
- Human rights panel will answer your questions October 7, 2010
- SUPREME COURT - CADDER v HMA October 26, 2010
- Reimbursement of Judicial Expenses November 1, 2010
- New Judge Appointed November 5, 2010
- New Appointment to the Inner House December 17, 2010
- Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland January 6, 2011
- New Sheriff Appointed January 24, 2011
- Jury Manual Published February 23, 2011
- Trident Report Published February 24, 2011
- Judicial Training Determination February 25, 2011
- Appointment of new Sheriffs Principal March 30, 2011
- New Sheriffs Appointed April 14, 2011
- New Sheriff Appointed April 19, 2011
- Appointment of new Sheriffs Principal May 9, 2011
- LUKE MITCHELL v HMA June 7, 2011
Scottish Judiciary – Media
- HMA v Raymond McPhee August 13, 2010
- HMA v Stuart Cossar August 13, 2010
- Conclusion of Fatal Accident Inquiry August 13, 2010
- HMA v MARK CHRISTOPHER SIMPSON November 26, 2010
- Rosepark Fatal Accident Inquiry January 20, 2011
- HMA v MALCOLM WEBSTER February 15, 2011
NY Times
- Colonoscopy Prevents Death, a Study Affirms February 23, 2012Although many people have assumed the cancer screening test must save lives because it is so often recommended, strong evidence had been lacking.By DENISE GRADY
- The Caucus: Arizona Republican Debate Live Blog February 23, 2012Live updates, analysis and fact checking of Wednesday's Republican presidential debate hosted by CNN.By THE NEW YORK TIMES
- Qnexa Weight-Loss Drug Wins Advisory Panel’s Support February 23, 2012A committee recommended that the Food and Drug Administration approve what could become the first new prescription drug to treat obesity in 13 years.By ANDREW POLLACK
- Two Western Journalists Killed in Syria Shelling February 23, 2012As Homs was shelled for the 19th day by Syrian forces, activists reported the deaths of 80 people, including two journalists whose work foiled Syria’s efforts to limit coverage.By ROD NORDLAND and ALAN COWELL
- Governor of Virginia Calls for Changes in Abortion Bill February 23, 2012Gov. Bob McDonnell said he wanted an amendment stipulating that pre-abortion ultrasounds be limited to a non-invasive abdominal scan.By SABRINA TAVERNISE
- Mainland Chinese Flock to Hong Kong to Have Babies February 23, 2012Parents go to Hong Kong for better medical care and lifelong residency benefits for their children, but locals are outraged over being shut out of maternity wards.By SHARON LaFRANIERE
- Mine Superintendent Charged in 2010 Disaster February 23, 2012Gary May is the most senior worker charged and industry observers say that action is an indication that prosecutors are looking up the corporate ladder.By SABRINA TAVERNISE
- 2nd Degree Murder Verdict in Lacrosse Death Trial February 23, 2012Jurors found a former University of Virginia lacrosse player guilty of second-degree murder Wednesday in the drunken, jealousy-fueled slaying of his ex-girlfriend, rejecting a verdict of first-degree murder and a possible life sentence.By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
- Koran Burning at U.S. Base Incites Afghans For 2nd Day February 23, 2012A day after NATO officials apologized for the burning of Korans, American Embassy officials were on lockdown and hundreds of Afghans were marching on a NATO camp near Kabul.By ALISSA J. RUBIN
- Argentina Train Crash Kills Dozens and Injures 600 February 23, 2012The train crashed at a busy central station in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, killing 49 passengers and injuring more than 600 people.By CHARLES NEWBERY and SIMON ROMERO
CNN
- Dozens killed in Argentina train crash February 23, 2012At least 49 people were killed and more than 600 people injured when a train plowed into a platform at a Buenos Aires station, state media reports.
- World seeks to stem Syria killing February 22, 2012Thirty five people are reported killed in Syria, including two Western journalists, as world leaders try to put pressure on Bashar al-Assad's regime to halt the brutal crackdown.
- Australian PM calls for leadership vote February 23, 2012Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard will put her future in the hands of her Labor Party parliamentary colleagues next Monday, she told reporters Thursday in Adelaide.
- 5 dead in Afghan Quran burning protest February 22, 2012Demonstrators burned tires and threw rocks outside a NATO military base in Kabul on Wednesday, as protests continued for a second day after troops burned copies of the Quran.
- U.N. nuclear talks in Iran go nowhere February 22, 2012Two days of talks in Iran went nowhere and the frustration of the global nuclear watchdog agency was palpable in the terse statement it issued afterward.
- Chavez 'to go to Cuba' for surgery February 22, 2012Speculation and messages of support surged in Venezuela Wednesday, a day after President Hugo Chavez announced he would travel to Cuba for surgery.
- High stakes in U.S. Republican debate February 23, 2012Twenty-seven days. That's how long it has been between the 19th and 20th Republican presidential debates.
- Eight bodies found on Concordia ship February 22, 2012Four more bodies were found aboard the shipwrecked Costa Concordia, Italian civil protection officials said Wednesday, more than a month after the cruise liner struck rocks off the coast of Italy.
- Radio bombs probed in Bangkok blasts February 22, 2012A series of blasts last week in Thailand that set off accusations between Iran and Israel involved bombs disguised as radio sets, police said Wednesday.
- DSK released after French questioning February 22, 2012Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the former chief of the International Monetary Fund, was released Wednesday from police custody in northern France after undergoing two days of questioning about an alleged prostitution ring.
The Scotsman
- Hotel chain aims to help stranded couples February 23, 2012THE owners of a five-star hotel that closed suddenly have called in another hotel chain to help out brides let down just weeks before their weddings.
- Teacher went drink-driving with teenage girls in her car February 23, 2012A MUSIC teacher faces losing her job after she drove on a motorway when she was more than four times the legal drink drive limit with two girls in the back of the car.
- Aberdeen takes lead in fight to beat deadly infections February 23, 2012SCOTTISH researchers are to lead a major UK study into one of the world’s most devastating but least understood killer infections.
- Deliver our diesel but only by road, says ScotRail February 23, 2012
- Chefs and researchers put Science on a Plate February 23, 2012FOOD scientists are to discuss the future of what goes on our plates at a festival in Edinburgh.
- Dumfries suffers life in the broadband slow lane February 23, 2012Dumfries is one of the UK’s broadband blackspots, according to research by uSwitch.com.
- Middle classes get better heart treatment February 23, 2012Rich people are more likely than the poor to receive NHS treatment for heart disease, according to the public spending watchdog.
- Libya asked to open up Lockerbie documents February 23, 2012SCOTTISH prosecutors have asked the new Libyan government for access to information and documents relating to the Lockerbie bombing.
- Tycoon in appeal to back City Garden February 23, 2012OIL tycoon Sir Ian Wood has made an 11th-hour appeal to the public to back his controversial plans for the transformation of Aberdeen’s Union Terrace Gardens.
- Property hits plateau with market ‘down but not out’ February 23, 2012THE Scottish housing market has “plateaued” and shows no sign of “vigorous recovery”, according to a new report.
The Herald
- Nursery nurse on child sex chargesA NURSERY nurse who works at a council-run childcare centre has been charged with child sex and child pornography offences.
- Whyte: I did use season ticket deal for Rangers takeoverCraig Whyte admitted last night that more than £20 million of supporters' season ticket money was used to help fund his takeover of Rangers – as the SFA launched an inquiry into the controversial deal.
- Call for more action on young smokersALMOST 160,000 children start smoking every year in the UK – enough to fill 5200 classrooms, a charity has warned.
- Go-ahead for £89m university research centreA LEADING Scottish university has been given planning permission to build an ambitious £89 million research and technology centre.
- Anger as Ryanair chief claims 300 jobs at riskRYANAIR'S claims that 300 jobs at Edinburgh Airport will go as the airline axes five routes from its summer schedule have been disputed by the airport's operators.
- Rangers: Ally McCoist and Dave King meet at Ibroxby MATTHEW LINDSAY: Rangers manager Ally McCoist and former director Dave King were today seen leaving Ibrox, after a meeting with the club's administrators.
- Text from Suzanne 'worried' her new boyfriendA MAN who met a bookkeeper through internet dating became worried after receiving a text message from her the day before she was allegedly murdered, a court heard.
- Implants gagging order claimPATIENTS with faulty breast implants claim private clinics have made them sign gagging orders and waive their legal rights before they will carry out removal operations.
- Supporters meet ex-director over consortium plansRANGERS supporters have met former director Paul Murray for talks over plans for a consortium takeover of the crisis-torn club.
- SFA launches inquiry as Whyte hits back at critics criticsA RETIRED judge has been appointed to lead the Scottish Football Association's attempts to "flush out" information on Craig Whyte's ownership of Rangers.
- Rangers: fans launch website for cash pledgesThe three main Rangers supporters organisations have joined forces to launch a website where fans can pledge how much money they would be willing to invest in the crisis-hit club.
- Leukaemia girl's family launch appeal for bone marrow donorTHE family of a seven-year-old girl with leukaemia have launched an appeal to find a bone marrow donor to save her life.
- 'Just £1 per pupil for RE lessons'MOST state schools spend just £1 per pupil each year on religious education, a study says.
- 200 workplaces targeted after Stockline ICL tragedyNEARLY 200 workplaces, such as schools and hospitals, have been targeted for crucial safety work after the Stockline ICL factory explosion that claimed the lives of nine people and injured 45 more.
- Footballer's crash death 'avoidable'THE death of a professional footballer in an off-road driving accident could have been avoided, if the motorist behind the wheel was not travelling so fast, a sheriff has ruled.
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BBC-Weather-UK
- Thursday: sunny intervals, Max Temp: 16°C (61°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F) February 22, 2012Max Temp: 16°C (61°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F), Wind Direction: WSW, Wind Speed: 10mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1024mb, Humidity: 82%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 06:58GMT, Sunset: 17:29GMT
- Friday: sunny intervals, Max Temp: 15°C (59°F), Min Temp: 3°C (37°F) February 22, 2012Max Temp: 15°C (59°F), Min Temp: 3°C (37°F), Wind Direction: W, Wind Speed: 12mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1026mb, Humidity: 73%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 06:56GMT, Sunset: 17:31GMT
- Saturday: sunny intervals, Max Temp: 11°C (52°F), Min Temp: 3°C (37°F) February 22, 2012Max Temp: 11°C (52°F), Min Temp: 3°C (37°F), Wind Direction: NW, Wind Speed: 4mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1031mb, Humidity: 66%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 06:53GMT, Sunset: 17:33GMT
Reuters – Entertainment
- Lindsay Lohan pleases judge on "home stretch" of probation February 23, 2012
- Simon Cowell says learned to keep his mouth shut February 23, 2012
- Oscars 2012: A year of comfort February 22, 2012
- Adele breaks Whitney Houston's chart record February 22, 2012
- Obama sings the blues with Jagger, B.B King February 22, 2012
- Adele adds to awards haul at triumphant BRITs February 22, 2012
- Kodak is out of the picture at Oscars February 22, 2012
- Wrestling scion joins Disney in the ring in China February 23, 2012
- "Wizard of Oz" ruby slippers find home at film academy February 23, 2012
- Dodging motorcycle crashes makes a star of movie insurer February 22, 2012
