News Corp Chief Clashes with Labour MP |
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James Murdoch has been scrutinised for a second time today over how much he knew about NoW’s phone hacking activities. [...] |
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Turkey Earthquake: Search for Survivors Continues |
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Teams have rescued 23 people from the rubble of Wednesday’s earthquake. Efforts continue as minister says conditions are “getting worse”. [...] |
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Private Firm to Run NHS Hospital |
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It is a “momentous day,” says NHS director, as first general hospital is handed over to a private healthcare firm. [...] |
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Brazilian Judge Approves the Belo Monte Dam |
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Brazil’s indigenous people need not be consulted on the Belo Monte dam complex, says judge, leaving campaigners saddened and “surprised”. [...] |
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US Appeals Court: Obamacare is Constitutional |
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President Obama’s most significant piece of domestic legislation has been upheld as constitutional by a federal appeals court in Washington. [...] |
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Electronics Store Comet Sold for £2 |
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Comet’s 248 stores, along with all of their stock, were sold for just £2 yesterday to private equity firm OpCapita. [...] |
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New Findings in Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease |
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Cardiff University reports that the motor function of patients suffering with Parkinson’s disease can be improved through neural brain training. [...] |
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Blackberry Ranks Bottom in Greenpeace Survey of Eco-Friendly Firms |
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Research in Motion, the technological firm who make Blackberry, are ranked last place in an ecologically-friendly survey conducted by Greenpeace. [...] |
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Thousands March Against Tuition Fees |
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Thousands of protesters call for “Free Education” as they march through London this afternoon. Witnesses confirm a large police presence. [...] |
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Berlusconi: “I Will Resign” |
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Berlusconi has promised his resignation when austerity measures are pased. Meanwhile, concerns mount over Italy as bond yields reach 7.25%. [...] |
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