News archive from 22 December 2011
Spain's Rajoy picks economic duo to fight crisis
Luis de Guindos, 51, was appointed economy minister. He is an economist who has headed Lehman Brothers in Spain and was second-in-charge in the ministry between 2002 and 2004 when the centre-right People's Party was last in power. Named to the newly...
Yemen's Saleh needs medical treatment abroad - U.N.
Last month, President Ali Abdullah Saleh signed an accord to transfer his powers to his deputy, Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, ushering in an opposition-led Yemeni government to lead the country to early presidential elections in February 2012. There have...
Iraq PM warns Sunnis could be shut from power
With fears mounting that the nation of 30 million might one day fragment in chaos in the absence of the U.S. troops who toppled Saddam Hussein in 2003, Shi'ite Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki warned Saddam's fellow Sunnis they faced exclusion from power...
Angry Birds finally available on RIM's PlayBook
But its absence had become symbol of the relative dearth of consumer-friendly applications available for RIM's PlayBook, a business-focused device which is powered by QNX software the company expects to use on make-or-break BlackBerry smartphones from...
Hello cheekbones! Slimmed down Adele shows off side effect of throat surgery
'The operation went well but she still needs to take good care of herself' a source told the Mirror. 'Adele is a London girl through and through, but she"s never been parti cularly into the showbiz circuit so when it was suggested she move out of...
Oracle miss sparks Wall St fears of spending cuts
The first earnings miss in a decade from Oracle, whose fiscal second quarter ended on November 30, drove its shares down more than 11 percent on Wednesday, destroying about $20 billion (12.8 billion pounds) of market value. The shortfall from the No....
Holiday flights hit by EU green tax: Family of four flying to U.S. to pay £80 more
Chancellor George Osborne announced in his recent Autumn Statement that he was increasing the cost of APD from April by an inflation-busting eight per cent. The Treasury insists the Government needs the extra cash to pay off its debts. Under the EU...
New Star founder John Duffield bites back after £1m bullying claim
Enlarge Patrick Evershed settled with the fund manager earlier this month after an acrimonious £1million unfair dismissal claim that accused Duffield of aggressive behaviour that brought staff to tears. In an open "personal statement",...
MAYWEATHER GIVEN JAIL TERM
Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr has been sentenced to 90 days in jail after pleading guilty to reduced battery domestic violence and harassment charges. Las Vegas judge Melissa Saragosa also ordered the 34-year-old, who has held world championship titles...
Italy's Monti faces key final vote on austerity
Just five weeks ago Monti replaced Silvio Berlusconi as prime minister and formed an administration of technocrats with broad parliamentary support to pass the so-called "Save Italy" measures. The law, which the Senate will vote on in the...
Israel says European U.N. states' criticism is wrong
Tuesday, representatives of Britain, France, Germany and Portugal said a briefing by U.N. assistant secretary-general for political affairs Oscar Fernandez-Taranco had made clear to the 15-nation council that Israeli settlement activity was...
Chelsea wait in the wings to sign Krasic on loan from Juventus after Conte fall out
Chelsea are launching a bid to sign Juventus winger Milos Krasic on loan. The Serbia forward, 27, has fallen out with coach Antonio Conte and has played just six games this season despite being one of their best players last term. He was a target for...
Newcastle plotting Wanyama swoop as fears grow over Tiote's future
Celtic"s first priority is a deal for Maritimo"s Baba Diawara. The Parkhead club have also looked at Cliftonville striker Rory Donnelly, but the 19-year-old striker will meet Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish on Thursday. Celtic have also...
Hearing for accused U.S. Army leaker nears end
The testimony was the last given during a hearing to determine whether Manning should be court-martialed on 22 charges, including aiding the enemy and wrongfully causing intelligence to be published on the Internet. The prosecution has said the...
What really caused the eurozone crisis?
World leaders probably spent more time worrying about the eurozone crisis than anything else in 2011. And that was in the year that featured the Arab Spring, the Japanese tsunami and the death of Osama Bin Laden. What's more, 2012 looks set to be not...
Realtime News
- 10:02 Halifax based Northern Broadsides to open prestigious Shakespeare...
- 10:02 Islamic faith teacher jailed for five years after sexually...
- 10:02 Police catch three men loading a van full of stolen tools at Rugby...
- 10:01 17-year-old boy stabbed in the buttock in Leicester city centre
- 10:01 Coke addict shares graphic pictures of effect £400-a-week habit had...
- 10:01 Politician who implied he’d drown his kids if they were gay ‘was...
- 10:01 ‘Mothers’ filmed fighting and pulling each other’s hair on school run
- 09:59 School appeals for £2,000 for lollipop warden to protect children...
- 09:58 The Script fans brave the cold to queue outside Halifax's Victoria...
- 09:57 Youngsters are set to join Green Party co-leader Jonathan Bartley...
- 09:55 Knowsley Safari Park gives mums a Mother's Day treat
- 09:54 NATIONAL: Teen boxer breaking down stereotypes by becoming first to...
- 09:53 Jose Mourinho breaks silence on Real Madrid’s decision to reappoint...
- 09:53 Why Manchester City were happy for Manchester United to sign Alexis...
- 09:53 Inspirational Children of Courage honoured at Boston ceremony
- 09:53 Youngsters are set to join Green Party co-leader Jonathan Bartley...
- 09:52 Youngsters are set to join Green Party co-leader Jonathan Bartley...
- 09:52 Theresa May should set out plans to quit in order to get Brexit...
- 09:52 Burnley sexual assault allegation is unfounded
- 09:52 Burnley comes together to remember victims of Christchurch terror...
- 09:52 Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd 'could return to the UK this week'
- 09:50 Rugby union: talking points from the Premiership’s weekend action
- 09:50 Reformed addicts: How a woman turned to drink after she was raped...
- 09:49 Police probe following suspected ram raid at popular South Shields...
- 09:49 Preston North End LIVE - All the news from Deepdale: Declan Rudd,...
- 09:47 Burnley sexual assault allegation is unfounded
- 09:46 Nissan in Sunderland: A memorable journey through the plant’s past...
- 09:46 Youngsters are set to join Green Party co-leader Jonathan Bartley...
- 09:45 Mrs Hinch fan transforms filthy kitchen with 'miracle' £1 spray...
- 09:44 Controversial Enstone Airfield motor museum recommended for approval
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