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The Star Protests erupt in Jordan after fuel prices rise AMMAN (Reuters) - Protests erupted in Jordan's capital Amman and provincial towns after the government cut fuel subsidies in a move to secure a $2-billion (1.2 billion pounds) IMF loan but which sent... (photo: AP / Nader Daoud) Inflation Jordan Oil Photos Protests Wikipedia: 2011–2012 Jordanian protests |
Al Jazeera Israel and Gaza reach tacit truce Israeli and Palestinian leaders have reached a tacit truce that could prevent a new war in the Gaza strip after five days of clashes. The agreement, brokered by Egypt, was made on Monday night, with... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb) Gaza Israel Palestinians Photos Wikipedia: Gaza–Israel conflict |
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The Independent House of Commons Speaker John Bercow demands four expenses watchdog board members re-apply for their jobs The independence of the watchdog which sets MPs pay and expenses has been called into question after it emerged that the House of Commons Speaker had demanded that four... (photo: AP / Alastair Grant) Britain Business Photos Politics Wikipedia: John Bercow |
The Daily Telegraph Zara Phillips makes fashion faux-pas down under As one of the most fashion-conscious members of the Royal family, Zara Phillips normally cuts an elegant figure. Ms Phillips had to endure several outfit changes during... (photo: AP / Alastair Grant) Celebrity Photos Social Wikipedia: Zara Phillips Women |
The Daily Telegraph Sanctions costing Iran $100 million every day The damage wrought by sanctions on Iran’s economy became clear today when oil exports were shown to have fallen by 43 per cent since last year, costing about $100... (photo: UN / Rick Bajornas) Economy Iran Oil Photos Wikipedia: Sanctions against Iran |
The Daily Telegraph William Hague says Syria opposition coalition a 'milestone' William Hague has welcomed the latest effort by Syria's opposition to form a united front against Bashar al-Assad, but said more needed to be done before Britain formally... (photo: AP / Raad Adayleh) Peace Photos Politics Syria Wikipedia: William Hague |
Al Jazeera BBC scandal exposes management flaws It started with shocking allegations about the predatory paedophilic predilections of Jimmy Savile, one of the UK's most beloved children's television personalities. Now... (photo: AP / Kirsty Wigglesworth) Journalism Photos Scandal UK Wikipedia: North Wales child abuse scandal |