Archive for July, 2010
Pakistan plays down Cameron row
Pakistan says it expects “fruitful” talks between its president and David Cameron despite a row over comments about its alleged links to terror.
No CommentsUK troops ‘uncover bomb factory’
British troops targeting a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan have found a cache of bomb-making equipment, the Ministry of Defence says.
No CommentsEnnis crowned European champion
Great Britain’s Jessica Ennis wins European heptathlon gold after dominating the 800m finale to fend off her closest rival Nataliya Dobrynska.
No CommentsHuntley ’should not sue’ prison
Soham murderer Ian Huntley should drop his claim for compensation after having his throat slashed by an inmate, victims campaigners have said.
No CommentsTeam’s new Atlantic rowing record
Four rowers reach the Isles of Scilly from New York, taking 12 days off the 114-year-old Atlantic record.
No CommentsPakistan floods ‘kill 800′ people
The worst monsoon floods in living memory kill at least 800 people and affect one million in north-west Pakistan, a local official says.
No CommentsGermany mourns Love Parade dead
Germany holds an emotional memorial service for the 21 people killed in a stampede at the Love Parade dance festival in the western city of Duisburg last weekend.
No CommentsTwo men quizzed over explosives
Two men from north Wales are being questioned at a central London police station over possible explosives offences.
No CommentsSir Bobby remembered one year on
One year to the day since the death of former England boss Sir Bobby Robson, a ceremony takes place at Newcastle ground, St James’s Park.
No CommentsChelsea Clinton to marry banker
The only child of former US President Bill Clinton, Chelsea, is due to marry in a ceremony cloaked in secrecy.
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