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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material.http://emm.newsexplorer.eu/NewsExplorer/entities/en/36.htmlenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1297677/Browns-account-global-financial-crisis-published-November.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1297677/Browns-account-global-financial-crisis-published-November.html?ITO=1490The former prime minister is spending his time on the backbenches bashing out his book at a rate of 10,000 words a day.Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-a16901cc4d29c94c135aae6e6b933edadailymailenhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-10753009http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-10753009African heads of state gather in Uganda for an African Union summit set to be dominated by the crisis in Somalia.Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-1c1f5e1d340be3d68148a035351b51efbbcenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/7908975/Gordon-Brown-denies-he-was-bruised-by-Downing-Street-exit.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/7908975/Gordon-Brown-denies-he-was-bruised-by-Downing-Street-exit.htmlGordon Brown has given his first interview since leaving Downing Street, insisting he is ''very cheerful'' as a backbench MP.Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-e4233ab11987e23cb3978ad19c492f9etelegraphenhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/07/23/politics/main6704848.shtmlhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/07/23/politics/main6704848.shtmlFormer U.K. Justice Chief Calls Reported Invite to Testify "Highly Unusual"; BP CEO Hayward Mulling RequestFri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200CBSnews-6e065235afe98f371799239f34e80ddaCBSnewsenhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-10738467http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-10738467France has confirmed it took part in a raid against alleged al-Qaeda militants alongside Mauritanian troops. France said it had provided "technical and logistical" support in the raid, in which several suspected militants were reportedly killed. The group targeted has refused to negotiate over a....Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200phantis-d510619da37aadf67b69853410052f8fphantisenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/politics/international_politics/wife%20says%20japanese%20pm%20not%20up%20to%20the%20job/3721492http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/politics/international_politics/wife%20says%20japanese%20pm%20not%20up%20to%20the%20job/3721492The wife of Japanese prime minister Naoto Kan has published a book entitled "What on earth will change in Japan after you become prime minister?", as the leader prepares to face a vote of confidence from his party in September.Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-b8660c2f9973a15311c06baeadcbca4fchannel4newsenhttp://www.euronews.net/2010/07/21/cameron-snubs-calls-for-inquiry-into-bp-lobbying/http://www.euronews.net/2010/07/21/cameron-snubs-calls-for-inquiry-into-bp-lobbying/British Prime Minister David Cameron has rejected calls by US senators for an inquiry into whether BP influenced the release of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi. Claims have been made that BP lobbied for his release in order to curry favour with Libyan leader Colonel Gadaffi in the hope clinching lucrative oil deals.Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200euronews-en-2861f04d46eab5f3d0450bc2a6d54ffeeuronews-enenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/Xtjn_BMkh_0/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/Xtjn_BMkh_0/index.htmlPrime Minister David Cameron makes his first White House visit as Britain's leader Tuesday.Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-94da4b0c22a4b7c86a25e9956a451068cnnenhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3061549/Iraq-turned-Brits-to-terror.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=Newshttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3061549/Iraq-turned-Brits-to-terror.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=NewsTHE terror threat to the UK soared after Iraq invasion, the former head of MI5 said todayTue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200thesun-604246067bb654cd7f1ce681b6a35819thesunenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/columnists/simonheffer/7901523/The-next-Labour-leader-could-be-prime-minister-within-a-year.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/columnists/simonheffer/7901523/The-next-Labour-leader-could-be-prime-minister-within-a-year.htmlWhoever wins the leadership battle will present a real challenge to the Coalition, argues Simon HefferTue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-95b5c75955ca555a0147e867bedc1821telegraphenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/hi/house_of_commons/newsid_8836000/8836179.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/hi/house_of_commons/newsid_8836000/8836179.stmEducation Secretary Michael Gove has said his controversial plan to expand the academy system would help the poorest children in society and help prevent education in the UK "falling behind other nations".Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-bc65b137135c61e18003d99a667fe7a3bbcenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/cameron%20on%20first%20washington%20visit/3715692http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/cameron%20on%20first%20washington%20visit/3715692David Cameron is travelling to Washington for his first official visit to the United States since becoming Prime Minister in May. Strategy for what he calls a "vital year" in Afghanistan is likely to top the agenda when he meets President Barack Obama for talks at the White House on Tuesday.Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-504e50f20bdb621a04a79dde5d4e657echannel4newsenhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-10676383http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-10676383Lord Mandelson defends Labour's time in office, saying the party had "achieved 80% of what we wanted to achieve".Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-7f065b24ab292aaf0dbf80b8ec91279ebbcenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/politics/megrahi-blair-bp--the-libyan-link-2029217.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/politics/megrahi-blair-bp--the-libyan-link-2029217.htmlAlex Salmond has heaped pressure on Tony Blair over his alleged role in the controversial release of the Lockerbie bomber by claiming that the former prime minister should be forced to testify before a US Senate committee investigating the affair.Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200independent-314f27df389edad2bea945b716dc2d58independentenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/afghan%20troops%20lead%20major%20operation/3714702http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/afghan%20troops%20lead%20major%20operation/3714702Afghan troops trained by the British Army have led a major operation into a Taliban stronghold, the Ministry of Defence has said. The 500 soldiers were taking part in one of the first operations entirely planned and executed under Afghan National Army (ANA) command.Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-64218db845814b9d8845c4234d7de25fchannel4newsenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/7896293/Hillary-Clinton-raises-concerns-over-Lockerbie-bomber-release.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/7896293/Hillary-Clinton-raises-concerns-over-Lockerbie-bomber-release.htmlHillary Clinton, the United States Secretary of State, has raised concerns about the release of the Lockerbie bomber after Britain's foreign secretary admitted the decision to free him was "a mistake".Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-e875c00d3ff569e8a297fd3b6ae2f4aftelegraphenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/labour%20hopefuls%20condemn%20mandelson/3713987http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/labour%20hopefuls%20condemn%20mandelson/3713987Three of the Labour leadership contenders have attacked Lord Mandelson over his controversial memoirs, claiming his account of feuding in the Blair-Brown years has damaged the party. In interviews with The Times, the candidates - David Miliband, his brother Ed and Andy Burnham - suggested it is time for the peer to leave the political stage.Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-6d565687de54e515244b26de3daf69c8channel4newsenhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-10669618http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-10669618US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton raises concerns over the Lockerbie bomber's release with Foreign Secretary William Hague.Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-544d684b3413a8a2b49418ac2f816935bbcenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/universityeducation/7892525/Up-to-a-quarter-of-a-million-could-miss-out-on-university-places.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/universityeducation/7892525/Up-to-a-quarter-of-a-million-could-miss-out-on-university-places.htmlAlmost a quarter of a million students will miss out on a university place after worries about the economy helped to produce a sharp rise in applications.Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-7380bb609cfc72d1885d20f5d864f85etelegraphenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/7894696/Lord-Taylor-charged-over-expenses-on-relatives-house.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/7894696/Lord-Taylor-charged-over-expenses-on-relatives-house.htmlLord Taylor of Warwick has become the sixth parliamentarian to face expense charges after allegations he claimed £11,000 on a relative's house.Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-09b2ff6dd0c6adbd499f4770e656808dtelegraphenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1294945/Its-flattering--Mandelson-insists-book-does-damn-Blair-Brown-HELP-Labour.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1294945/Its-flattering--Mandelson-insists-book-does-damn-Blair-Brown-HELP-Labour.html?ITO=1490The former Business Secretary insisted he had to tell the full story about the two men in his gossipy memoirs and even claimed the incredible details would help the party move on.Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-71c43dd449c8fcf8087c89b754e789c8dailymailenhttp://www1.voanews.com/english/news/US-Senators-Seek-Probe-Into-Alleged-BP-Link-to-Lockerbie-Release-98418874.htmlhttp://www1.voanews.com/english/news/US-Senators-Seek-Probe-Into-Alleged-BP-Link-to-Lockerbie-Release-98418874.htmlLawmakers ask if oil giant pressured Britain to free only man convicted for Lockerbie bombing to protect oil deal with LibyaWed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200voanews-6ee1bc380618f1ab38e35e482d563041voanewsenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/10609887.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/10609887.stmThe latest instalment of Peter Mandelson's memoirs in the Times claims 'fear and loathing' in Gordon Brown's government.Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-9f14a9fe616d13847444591cb7e2ab28bbcenhttp://www.24dash.com/news/central_government/2010-07-13-Mandelson-reveals-Labour-despair-under-Gordon-Browns-leadershiphttp://www.24dash.com/news/central_government/2010-07-13-Mandelson-reveals-Labour-despair-under-Gordon-Browns-leadershipGordon Brown was able to lead Labour into the general election even though many of his most senior colleagues were convinced he could not win, Lord Mandelson disclosed today.In the latest instalment of his memoirs serialised in The Times, the former business secretary describes the mood of fatalism....Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +020024dash-c2a21aec4cc324f553d3d350da358c6f24dashenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1293923/Labour-figures-fear-revelations-Peter-Mandelsons-memoirs-derail-fightback-attempts.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1293923/Labour-figures-fear-revelations-Peter-Mandelsons-memoirs-derail-fightback-attempts.html?ITO=1490Labour was plunged into civil war yesterday as Peter Mandelson's explosive memoirs reopened the schism between the party's Blairites and Brownites.Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-de37b744750b05472cbec597074bc396dailymailenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/10598204.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/10598204.stmMichael Gove is to face tough questions from MPs over the mishandling of the axing of the school building programme.Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-d5527fbe083b4ae7ad561fab7d40ab48bbcenhttp://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/world/14-al-qaeda-threatens-to-kill-french-hostage-in-15-days-zj-02http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/world/14-al-qaeda-threatens-to-kill-french-hostage-in-15-days-zj-02LONDON: Al Qaeda’s North African wing said on Sunday it would kill a French hostage in 15 days if the French government failed to meet its demands, the US-based SITE Intelligence Group said. Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) said in May it was holding 78-year-old Michel Germaneau, who was seized in northern Niger in April.Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200dawn-e94f8025d2d56c0c77d50197799a6725dawnenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mandelson-blamed-for-labours-election-disaster-2024133.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mandelson-blamed-for-labours-election-disaster-2024133.htmlLord Mandelson was today blamed for the "disaster" of Labour's general election campaign by one of Gordon Brown's closest allies.Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200independent-fd1b83083c90c6ad7ea07a181e96ff15independentenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1293567/DAILY-MAIL-COMMENT-Honesty-best-policy.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1293567/DAILY-MAIL-COMMENT-Honesty-best-policy.html?ITO=1490For years, Labour manipulated and corrupted Treasury forecasts to suit its political requirements. Indeed, Gordon Brown's budgets were master classes in legerdemain.Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-8e2619195c75188a2bc69c577094e604dailymailenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2010/jul/09/david-miliband-attacks-gordon-brownhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2010/jul/09/david-miliband-attacks-gordon-brownLeadership candidate accuses ex-PM of allowing party to stagnate in most stinging criticism of former leader yet The Labour leadership candidate David Miliband today accused Gordon Brown of failing to realise his promise to renew Labour, saying he sent the party backwards and left it lacking a central creed.Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200guardian-70a8fa6cf8a4b77485a54f03bd11db85guardianenhttp://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news/872917/Lord-Meddlesome-New-Mandy-book-exposes-bitter-in-house-fighting-that-finished-Labour-government.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=Newshttp://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news/872917/Lord-Meddlesome-New-Mandy-book-exposes-bitter-in-house-fighting-that-finished-Labour-government.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=NewsNew Mandy book exposes bitter in-house fighting that finished Labour government.Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200newsoftheworld-d567c7da2034b4e3c1cafd20cd7183e8newsoftheworldenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/economics/7875877/Office-for-Budget-Responsibility-the-Chancellors-poodle-or-an-important-institution.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/economics/7875877/Office-for-Budget-Responsibility-the-Chancellors-poodle-or-an-important-institution.htmlNo sooner had the Coalition's newly-created spending watchdog delivered its first piece of work than it emerged its leader is to step down.Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-7bb46146c374f420c59839a8ac9dfe67telegraphenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/religion/the-pope/7871118/Papal-visit-Catholic-Church-asked-to-pay-more-for-Popes-tour.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/religion/the-pope/7871118/Papal-visit-Catholic-Church-asked-to-pay-more-for-Popes-tour.htmlThe Roman Catholic Church will be asked to pay more money to cover the costs of the Pope's official visit this year.Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-bb45a0fbc27f5fdbf213229d67e222d6telegraphenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/10499367.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/10499367.stmThe Labour leadership candidates take questions from party members in Wales at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-cc60c1064a9576a3e1d5b345fc2fa253bbcenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/labour/7870784/Tony-Blairs-security-team-cost-the-taxpayer-250000-a-year.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/labour/7870784/Tony-Blairs-security-team-cost-the-taxpayer-250000-a-year.htmlBodyguards hired to protect former prime minister Tony Blair are costing the taxpayer £250,000 a year in expenses, according to reports.Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-9c9f5f48320559818e440e9bc0a7ac89telegraphenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/poland/7869898/Polish-presidential-election-a-welcome-end-to-a-strange-campaign.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/poland/7869898/Polish-presidential-election-a-welcome-end-to-a-strange-campaign.htmlAs Poles vote to choose their new president, I think it is safe to say that when they drop their ballots into the box, just about every one of them will breathe a sigh of relief.Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-a1e3b9196d252f819dcb8cc88d756338telegraphenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1291825/David-Davis-leads-revolt-anti-Tory-vote-reform.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1291825/David-Davis-leads-revolt-anti-Tory-vote-reform.html?ITO=1490David Davis last night put himself at the forefront of the revolt against plans by David Cameron and Nick Clegg for a referendum on shaking up the way Britain votes.Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-3edc64838052a92e1665dcad5f8e4dcedailymailenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/politics/10494713.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/politics/10494713.stmBy Peter Biles BBC world affairs correspondent Will Sir John Chilcot take his inquiry panel to Iraq? Downing Street has a new resident at Number 10. Summer tourists meander through the streets of Westminster, seeking respite from the stifling heat. One of Britain's coldest winters in 100 years is a distant memory.Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-a67a8046f5b3bfb5f3d2c465cec26b91bbcenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/WwodicqN8DE/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/WwodicqN8DE/index.htmlIn a last-ditch attempt to win over rebels in her own coalition, German Chancellor Angela Merkel told delegates halfway through Wednesday's torturous round of voting for a new German president that they had "had the Serbia game and now it's time for the England game."Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-bada9037d620fc0208caffdbc0ba11edcnnenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/politics/10470857.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/politics/10470857.stmThe foreign secretary is seeking to increase UK influence over the EU by pushing for more British officials in senior posts.Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-eaba66f283b7cb633db552926a71962ebbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/politics/10451188.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/politics/10451188.stmThe government says it is creating a £1bn fund to help English regions which depend on the public sector for jobs.Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-video-69687389ef3ba41a61ed70d916e44690bbc-videoenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/pensions/7853167/Retirement-age-could-rise-every-five-years.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/pensions/7853167/Retirement-age-could-rise-every-five-years.htmlThe retirement age could rise every five years under legislation being considered by the Government.Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-e2e7032a0784735ed3a228ab63da517ctelegraphenhttp://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2010/06/2010624204154657429.htmlhttp://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2010/06/2010624204154657429.htmlPetrol and crossbow seized by Canadian police near upcoming G20 meeting security zone.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200aljazeera-en-d842a6630397d7fc1eecf7ff0342511aaljazeera-enenhttp://www1.voanews.com/zimbabwe/news/Zimbabwe-Urged-to-Join-Southern-African-FX-97183209.htmlhttp://www1.voanews.com/zimbabwe/news/Zimbabwe-Urged-to-Join-Southern-African-FX-97183209.htmlThe IMF said the South African rand would be the best currency for Zimbabwe to adopt as its sole currency or as an anchor currencyFri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200voanews-78e89f5207c5c752ee873b242f11c6c3voanewsenhttp://www.24dash.com/news/central_government/2010-06-24-Slashing-spending-is-morally-right-Clegghttp://www.24dash.com/news/central_government/2010-06-24-Slashing-spending-is-morally-right-CleggDeputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg defended the coalition Government's swingeing cuts package today, saying it would have been "morally wrong" not to have slashed spending. He denied claims that the cuts would hit the poorest hardest and said future budgets would include "very exceptional measures" to ensure fairness was built into the fiscal system.Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +020024dash-c4ff5721a5c6e48228eb845e97f375cb24dashenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/politics/domestic_politics/budget%20factcheck%20housing%20benefit%20and%20taxes/3688827http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/politics/domestic_politics/budget%20factcheck%20housing%20benefit%20and%20taxes/3688827George Osborne gave his first budget yesterday - but did his claims stack up? FactCheck , with Channel 4 News's Political Correspondent Cathy Newman , investigates.Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-4187e277e5b1eb963f65ff1b7990ab05channel4newsenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/budget/7847187/Budget-2010-Elderly-protected-as-earnings-link-to-pensions-restored.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/budget/7847187/Budget-2010-Elderly-protected-as-earnings-link-to-pensions-restored.htmlPensioners have been offered protection from the worst of the cuts as the earnings link to pensions has been restored in the Budget after 30 years.Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-ab85013e0eb314ef754a76e701c43344telegraphenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/politics/10371590.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/politics/10371590.stmBenefits are expected to be slashed and taxes increased as Chancellor George Osborne unveils his emergency budget.Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-d59021ad378af961fbca8cb8a6493130bbcenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/b96a3caa-7d50-11df-a0f5-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/b96a3caa-7d50-11df-a0f5-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/b96a3caa-7d50-11df-a0f5-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/b96a3caa-7d50-11df-a0f5-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=Volleys of gunfire and an attempted suicide bombing greeted Richard Holbrooke, the US envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan, as he landed in the Afghan town of Marjah on Monday to assess progress in a key phase of the west’s campaign against the Taliban. The presence of insurgents in the vicinity of a....Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200ft-37b03454d3951add997a9c05eba44e52ftenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/religion/7847625/Jesus-will-return-by-2050-say-40pc-of-Americans.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/religion/7847625/Jesus-will-return-by-2050-say-40pc-of-Americans.htmlMore than 40 per cent of Americans believe Jesus Christ will return to Earth by 2050, according to a poll.Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-e58b1be03dccae42dce208ac4f9bcae6telegraphenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/defence/7843188/David-Cameron-Britain-paying-high-price-in-Afghanistan.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/defence/7843188/David-Cameron-Britain-paying-high-price-in-Afghanistan.htmlThe Prime Minister has said that the death of the Royal Marine - which took the toll to 300 - should prompt questions about why British troops are still in Afghanistan, and how long they should remain there.Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-cd61417a8482b8cf7095b81f7de709a3telegraphenhttp://www.24dash.com/news/central_government/2010-06-21-Government-to-review-unsustainable-public-sector-pensionshttp://www.24dash.com/news/central_government/2010-06-21-Government-to-review-unsustainable-public-sector-pensionsPublic sector workers could be forced to pay more towards their pension funds, it was reported today after the Government announced a review of the schemes.Chancellor George Osborne revealed yesterday that former Labour cabinet minister John Hutton (pictured) had been recruited to urgently find ways of reducing the bill.Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +020024dash-eefaae4dda270a203e4fd166919d06bf24dashenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1288011/Its-time-rubber-hit-road--croquet-Dorneywood.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1288011/Its-time-rubber-hit-road--croquet-Dorneywood.html?ITO=1490David Laws is a hard act to follow as Chief Secretary to the Treasury. But someone had to do it. So Danny Alexander, took up the office down the corridor from George Osborne.Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-d9c65f638ff88fdbf0b95d0013fd7dd2dailymailenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/business_money/hutton%20to%20head%20pensions%20commission/3685842http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/business_money/hutton%20to%20head%20pensions%20commission/3685842The coalition Government has recruited Labour ex-cabinet minister John Hutton to find ways to cut the soaring bill for public sector pensions, it has been announced. Chancellor George Osborne has warned the "unsustainable" rise in the annual bill for the "gold-plated" schemes - set to more than double to £9 billion by 2015 - must be tackled.Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-4f51b5049f9c20366203e34fdb156688channel4newsenhttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/20/weekinreview/20jburns.html?partner=rss&emc=rsshttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/20/weekinreview/20jburns.html?partner=rss&emc=rssLONDON By any measure, it was a moment to mark in the anguished history of sectarian dispute in Northern Ireland : 10,000 people, mostly Catholics, mostly enlistees in the ranks of Irish nationalism, applauding last week as a giant television screen in Londonderry relayed a British prime minister....Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200IHT-b77e2c1338f1216534dc8dcced756636IHTenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/10357018.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/10357018.stmEntertainment retailer HMV rejects claims anti-English World Cup merchandise in its Scottish stores could incite racial hatred.Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-a39f9b9b136d07faea977130f2f169f5bbcenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/KUuS1ChUTKw/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/KUuS1ChUTKw/index.htmlAt least five people were killed and 52 others were wounded in a car bombing north of Baghdad on Friday afternoon, police told CNN.Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-76b4791d72b76d649ce18b5a14f7f1b3cnnenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1287208/Banks-face-supertax-costing-billions-Osbornes-shake-up.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1287208/Banks-face-supertax-costing-billions-Osbornes-shake-up.html?ITO=1490The Chancellor promised the biggest shake-up of economic regulation since 1997 - blaming Gordon Brown's reforms for leaving public finances in ruins.Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-16aa727d178782f0a51384208a84acf0dailymailenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/politics/domestic_politics/cameron%20to%20resist%20pressure%20at%20eu%20summit/3683627http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/politics/domestic_politics/cameron%20to%20resist%20pressure%20at%20eu%20summit/3683627Prime minister David Cameron sets out "red lines" for UK budget sovereignty at his first EU leaders' summit, while Political Editor Gary Gibbon blogs on Cameron's "fairly gentle" initiation in Brussels.Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-5ced778d411250db1c30e2a629d35189channel4newsenhttp://english.aljazeera.net//news/americas/2010/06/20106151749641577.htmlhttp://english.aljazeera.net//news/americas/2010/06/20106151749641577.htmlPresident tells Gulf Coast residents he will ensure they are compensated for oil spill.Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200aljazeera-en-41b4a17650d573f34c536b2c91b6c28baljazeera-enenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1286631/QUENTIN-LETTS-In-edgy-notes-George-Osborne-took-swipe-absent-Gordon-Brown.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1286631/QUENTIN-LETTS-In-edgy-notes-George-Osborne-took-swipe-absent-Gordon-Brown.html?ITO=1490The new Chancellor said the nation was owed an apology by 'the Rt Hon Member for Kirkcaldy, wherever he is', for running up such heavy debts.Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-5dca936bfaf7dcc416b6e1a096bc0e9ddailymailenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/sarah%20brown%20set%20to%20release%20memoir/3679842http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/sarah%20brown%20set%20to%20release%20memoir/3679842Sarah Brown is set to release a "very personal memoir" about life in Downing Street, it has been announced. The wife of former Prime Minister Gordon Brown will tell readers "what it's like to shop with Special Branch" and "cope with a bad hair day when Carla Bruni's in town", publishers Ebury said.Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-88ca477ef8a4db51c427396cd426c151channel4newsenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1286214/Chief-defence-axedn-Government-says-hes-longer-needed.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1286214/Chief-defence-axedn-Government-says-hes-longer-needed.html?ITO=1490Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup, whose post as chief of the defence staff was to continue until April 2011, will now leave in the autumn.Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-de402468e408796a56ea5d6e19adb156dailymailenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/politics/10304579.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/politics/10304579.stmSarah Brown has agreed to write a memoir of her three years living in Downing StreetSun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-8cf1d2921fc01d80fce8161d669087c6bbcenhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/06/13/stories/2010061359962200.htmhttp://www.thehindu.com/2010/06/13/stories/2010061359962200.htmLondon: Kartar Singh Lalvani, founder of pharmaceutical major Vitabiotics in Britain, has been awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in her Birthday Honours List announced on Saturday. Dr. Lalvani, whose family fled to Mumbai from Karachi during the Partition, has been....Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200Hindu-dd9d6cc26f9d1e8a3e0b8658fa27670eHinduenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk/10281793.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk/10281793.stmBritish Prime Minister David Cameron arrives in Afghanistan on a surprise visit, his first since being elected in May.Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-dd1764e52e42c13eb492ba936adff681bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/10281793.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/10281793.stmPrime Minister David Cameron has arrived in Afghanistan on a surprise visit, his first since being elected in May.Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-14040d4a156d37c31871a178e49d48d1bbcenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7146667.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7146667.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084Diane Abbott gatecrashed the Labour leadership contest yesterday by securing, just seconds before nominations closed, the support from 33 MPs she needed for her name to appear on the ballot papers.Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200thetimes-b193d1c6ab246931a8e9e6038d201e14thetimesenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/six%20killed%20in%20attack%20on%20nato%20trucks/3674522http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/six%20killed%20in%20attack%20on%20nato%20trucks/3674522Suspected militants attacked trucks carrying military vehicles for foreign forces in Afghanistan close to Pakistan's capital, killing six people and wounding seven others. Insurgents have occasionally attacked the convoys over the last two years, but the strike was the first so close to the....Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-0f29ac0ff417bb53fc540af658a9fe69channel4newsenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/osbornes-bombshell-chancellor-declares-war-on-middleclass-welfare-1995009.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/osbornes-bombshell-chancellor-declares-war-on-middleclass-welfare-1995009.htmlBig cuts in the £170bn-a-year social security budget will be sought by the Government as it launches a fundamental review of all public spending to reduce Britain's £156bn deficit.Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200independent-4bd6134628a2031626a90ee505556617independentenhttp://www.24dash.com/news/central_government/2010-06-09-McDonnell-withdraws-from-Labour-leadership-race-to-secure-a-woman-on-ballot-paperhttp://www.24dash.com/news/central_government/2010-06-09-McDonnell-withdraws-from-Labour-leadership-race-to-secure-a-woman-on-ballot-paperLeft-winger John McDonnell today withdrew from the contest to become Labour leader, after failing to secure enough nominations from fellow MPs.Mr McDonnell's announcement came just three hours before the deadline for candidates to gather 33 nominations in order to claim a place on the ballot paper for the September 25 election.Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +020024dash-20fb1bdc8df245891681c8eb37ce747724dashenhttp://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/06/07/afghan-us-soldiers-killed.html?ref=rsshttp://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/06/07/afghan-us-soldiers-killed.html?ref=rssFive American soldiers have been killed by an improvised explosive device in eastern Afghanistan, the U.S. command announced Monday.Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200CBC-b5332229905940d1eda9fea798771b59CBCenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8668608.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8668608.stmDavid Miliband was the first of the likely contenders to replace Gordon Brown to throw his hat into the ring. He says he wants Labour to "rebuild itself as a great reforming champion of social and economic change" in what he acknowledged was a "new era" in British politics.Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-36d5e6df52f3d7415259bca4187fccbcbbcenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newsvideo/uk-politics-video/7812012/David-Cameron-welcomes-Baroness-Thatcher-to-Downing-Street.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newsvideo/uk-politics-video/7812012/David-Cameron-welcomes-Baroness-Thatcher-to-Downing-Street.htmlMargaret Thatcher has been welcomed back to Downing Street by current Prime Minister David Cameron.Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-726b14e2176973947de7ff92a7531f4atelegraphenhttp://www.euronews.net/2010/06/07/four-palestinian-divers-killed-off-gaza/http://www.euronews.net/2010/06/07/four-palestinian-divers-killed-off-gaza/The funeral has taken place in Gaza of four Palestinian divers who were killed by the Israeli navy. The Israeli army says the men were intercepted…Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200euronews-en-ff0c958468434d871ea811b3fa4acd4eeuronews-enenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7145105.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7145105.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=79708411.35 BST Our chief political correspondent, Sam Coates, notes Nick Clegg’s role in all this pain. He writes:Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200sundaytimes-8a8a2e74776d3885a890562d497ef432sundaytimesenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/ed-balls-urges-eu-immigration-cap-1992887.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/ed-balls-urges-eu-immigration-cap-1992887.htmlShadow cabinet minister Ed Balls has admitted high levels of immigration under Labour had affected the pay and conditions of "too many people".Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200independent-e455a6c2d4ee5cd7eb5a9faba57cd37findependentenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/campbell-ed-miliband-isnt-up-to-leading-labour-1992669.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/campbell-ed-miliband-isnt-up-to-leading-labour-1992669.htmlAlastair Campbell is wading into the Labour leadership contest today by declaring that victory for Ed Miliband would make the party "feel OK about losing".Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200independent-53388ecf7340fb5c7619ba5a7a89d767independentenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7144559.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7144559.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084Details of every item of the Government’s £700 billion annual expenditure were published yesterday, lifting secrecy over public spending.Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200thetimes-0e1c0df0fd89bf6588158eaa299273abthetimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/politics/10241630.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/politics/10241630.stmLabour MP Frank Field is asked to head an independent review into UK poverty that will report to the government.Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-bdb013290da098a42a7ee5f25ad97bebbbcenhttp://www.24dash.com/news/central_government/2010-06-04-Treasury-to-release-breakdown-of-Government-spending-to-remove-cloak-of-secrecyhttp://www.24dash.com/news/central_government/2010-06-04-Treasury-to-release-breakdown-of-Government-spending-to-remove-cloak-of-secrecyA detailed breakdown of Government spending over the past two years will be released by the Treasury for the first time today as part of a Government openness drive.The Combined On-line Information System - known as Coins - is one of a raft of databases David Cameron has demanded be released by Whitehall departments.Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +020024dash-939cee7286f4b66fbb883a684c7f5a0c24dashenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/mandelson%20book%20may%20ruffle%20feathers/3667492http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/mandelson%20book%20may%20ruffle%20feathers/3667492Lord Mandelson said his new autobiography detailing the "soap opera" of the New Labour years is sure to "ruffle some feathers". His memoirs, set to be the first published account by one of the three main architects of New Labour, centre on the turbulent Blair-Brown relationship.Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-96ff52c7ca5559758f1ed04176904499channel4newsenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/politics/10181112.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/politics/10181112.stmBackbench MP Diane Abbott has officially launched her bid to be the next leader of the Labour Party.Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-9440c1705c9d783455ecc49b3fb6ab5bbbcenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1282360/The-growing-CGT-rebellion-Fear-tax-grab-sparks-mass-sale-homes-shares.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1282360/The-growing-CGT-rebellion-Fear-tax-grab-sparks-mass-sale-homes-shares.html?ITO=1490Countrywide said the number of homes put up for sale in the past week was 34 per cent higher than the week before and 68 per cent higher than this time last year.Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-aed562c52a66e8f7242700f6b482e78adailymailenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/tax-credits-scheme-may-be-scrapped-as-ministers-launch-welfare-reforms-1985121.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/tax-credits-scheme-may-be-scrapped-as-ministers-launch-welfare-reforms-1985121.htmlThe coalition Government will consider dismantling Gordon Brown's flagship £20bn-a-year tax credits scheme for 2.4million households as part of a "big bang" reform of the welfare system. Before the general election, the Conservatives denied that they would scrap the pay packet top-ups, promising....Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200independent-30d9b20e7c62cf8f8af75920df526c2bindependentenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/7770499/Bradford-prostitute-murders-profile-of-Yorkshire-Ripper-Peter-Sutcliffe.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/7770499/Bradford-prostitute-murders-profile-of-Yorkshire-Ripper-Peter-Sutcliffe.htmlStephen Griffiths' arrest on suspicion of murdering women on the streets of Bradford evokes memories of Peter Sutcliffe, the serial killer dubbed the "Yorkshire Ripper".Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-963ea60e512e9eb817afc20f49d5702atelegraphenhttp://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/columnists/article7137554.ecehttp://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/columnists/article7137554.eceTidjane Thiam was as relaxed and charming as ever as he strode round the Chelsea Flower Show gala preview on Monday night. But he wasn’t admiring the delphiniums. He was fighting for a deal that would transform one of Britain’s biggest companies. And he was fighting for his job.Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200sundaytimes-5962642119f6f5ca652f852741fce175sundaytimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/10170876.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/10170876.stmProposals to give free prescriptions to people in England with long-term conditions have been put on hold due to financial pressures.Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-8ebcb17c4f0be6d9d1324aca7632b79abbcenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/ISeBJ9dGuQM/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/ISeBJ9dGuQM/index.htmlItaly has become the latest eurozone country to announce austerity measures to curb its debt, outlining a two-year package of cuts totaling 24 billion euros ($29.6 billion).Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-7f1dcfd1cd9d4e3af0f949b40cdbff8acnnenhttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/25/business/global/25debt.html?partner=rss&emc=rsshttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/25/business/global/25debt.html?partner=rss&emc=rssPropelled by a robust economy that collapsed in 2008, Britain’s spending boom was the most expansive in Europe.Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200IHT-1e6f6d216947f4d9ae47dfbd12df977aIHTenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/vote_2010/live%20blog%20treasury%20spending%20cuts/3657687http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/vote_2010/live%20blog%20treasury%20spending%20cuts/3657687The Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne and his Lib Dem deputy David Laws will outline today where £6bn in spending cuts will be made this year.Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-ae1b7440a0019a6709686d2ff95ed933channel4newsenhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2984386/NEIL-Kinnock-backs-Ed-Miliband-in-his-battle-against-his-brother-David.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=Newshttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2984386/NEIL-Kinnock-backs-Ed-Miliband-in-his-battle-against-his-brother-David.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=NewsNEIL Kinnock backs Ed Miliband in his battle against his brother David to lead LabourMon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200thesun-672452c7a74021a3e6b70912883ffd1fthesunenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8699133.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8699133.stmEd Miliband gets the backing of Lord Kinnock as Labour's leadership candidates continue to argue their cases.Sun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-0841f0ca277c7cfe2849383c861c1580bbcenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7134302.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7134302.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084David Cameron’s coalition Government will use its first Queen’s Speech on Tuesday to set out a sweeping 18-month programme of at least 21 parliamentary Bills.Sun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200thetimes-29e8491381bf08b5f59161e7ddb30c88thetimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8698452.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8698452.stmDefence Secretary Liam Fox says he wants British forces to return from Afghanistan "as soon as possible".Sat, 22 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-2efa4e8c1b07ded243b7038825115b28bbcenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1280374/The-death-euro-Britains-hubristic-leaders-blame-argues-Britains-ambassador-Bonn.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1280374/The-death-euro-Britains-hubristic-leaders-blame-argues-Britains-ambassador-Bonn.html?ITO=1490Although only 16 out of 27 member-states of the EU have replaced their old currencies with the euro, monetary union lies at the heart of the European project. Only yesterday, Germany's Chancellor, Angela Merkel, told her parliament that 'if the euro fails, then Europe too will fail'.Sat, 22 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-fd50229fd0bc139d2fbfb245db12a380dailymailenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1280388/Balls-Ed-Miliband-vie-Lefts-support-criticising-decision-invade-Iraq.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1280388/Balls-Ed-Miliband-vie-Lefts-support-criticising-decision-invade-Iraq.html?ITO=1490Ed Balls became the first former Cabinet minister to unequivocally come out and say the Iraq War was 'wrong', while Ed Miliband admitted it led to 'a catastrophic loss of trust in Labour'.Sat, 22 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-b992643480017a772d3cf52f7bf60805dailymailenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8696559.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8696559.stmForeign Secretary William Hague is to order an inquiry into claims the UK was complicit in torture overseas.Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-10263b489b3df3f31f2bcc38f96d424ebbcenhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0520/northpolitics.htmlhttp://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0520/northpolitics.htmlBritish Prime Minister David Cameron has arrived at Stormont for talks with Northern Ireland's political leaders.Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200RTERadio-2248ce32b6f4c39b792a5a0dd2c71ce4RTERadioenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7132347.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7132347.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084David Cameron strode up the sunlit steps of the Elysée Palace tonight for a diplomatic debut meeting with Britain’s ancestral sparring partner.Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200thetimes-6fbbd79fc39df86e8ddedbdf391e7c1fthetimesenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1279591/Ed-Balls-John-McDonnell-set-declare-run-Labour-leadership.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1279591/Ed-Balls-John-McDonnell-set-declare-run-Labour-leadership.html?ITO=1490Mr Balls, who was Gordon Brown's closest ally during his premiership, is expected to say he will stand during a visit to the East Midlands.Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-dd426031d50b147df29a2f0f8bbc11fcdailymailen