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Top Stories - Google News Globe and Mail | MPs take the fight to the tabloid enemy over News of the World phone-hacking The Guardian For months the Guardian story on phone-hacking at the News of the World has grumbled along, like a volcano that might or might not erupt. Grazing cows jangled their bells, farmers continued to plough the slopes, while keeping closely aware of shudders ... MPs vote to probe phone hacking claim Privileges committee to examine MP phone-hacking claims Hacking Row: MP Calls For Murdoch Evidence |
 Globe and Mail | President warns on burning of Korans Financial Times Barack Obama, US president, has warned that a planned Koran-burning will be “a recruitment bonanza” for al-Qaeda, with the risk of increased violence in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and bombings in European and US cities. ... Planned Koran Burning Draws International Scorn White House weighs direct plea to halt Koran burning Obama aides frustrated by Quran story -- and coverage |
 The Hindu | Obama Sends Best Wishes to Muslims for Eid-al-Fitr Voice of America US President Barack Obama has sent his best wishes to Muslims worldwide as they celebrate Eid-al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. In a Thursday statement, President Obama said this year's Eid is an occasion to ... Celebrating Eid in West Yorkshire The spirit of fasting Obama sends greeting on Muslim holiday |
 The Guardian | British journalist kidnapped by Pakistani militants freed Telegraph.co.uk A British journalist held hostage by militants in north-west Pakistan has been freed after spending almost six months in captivity. Asad Qureshi was abducted with two former Pakistani intelligence officers while travelling in the Taliban stronghold of ... Abducted journalist freed by captors Freedom For British Journalist In Pakistan Abducted Pak-origin British journalist freed by militants |
 Reuters UK | Benefit claimants to have payments Telegraph.co.uk Benefits claimants will have their payments cut as ministers seek a further £4 billion in welfare cuts. By James Kirkup and Andrew Porter George Osborne, the Chancellor, said that the Government will go further than previously announced in trying to ... Welfare bill 'to be cut by £4bn', says Chancellor George Osborne Osborne talks tough on cutting benefits Welfare budget 'faces £4bn cuts' |
 The Guardian | Prize budgies killed and stolen BBC News A Cornwall man who breeds and shows budgies says he has been left shocked and upset after his prize bird was killed and 21 others stolen. The thieves struck during the day and the police say they seemed to know what they were looking for. ... Budgie Breeder: 'Please Return My Birds' Budgie breeders urged to step up security Prize budgie stamped on 'by rival breeder', 9 more left dead and 21 stolen |
 The Guardian | Nick Clegg announces cross-party talks on funding The Guardian Nick Clegg has announced cross-party talks to overhaul the way political parties are funded. The aim, he said, was to end the reliance on wealthy donors by increasing the public grants available. One option was a voucher system where the electorate ... Nick Clegg vows to give ministers time to develop Clegg seeks to calm cuts anxiety Clegg seeks to ease fears over looming cuts |
 Daily Mail | Pope's four-day visit to Britain will cost £1.5million to police Daily Mail The Pope's visit to Britain next week will cost up to £1.5 million to police, the chief constable leading the security operation revealed yesterday (thur). Meredydd Hughes, who is co-ordinating the most complex state visit the country ... Pope's UK visit: policing costs could rise to £1.5m Cost of policing the Pope's visit to top £1m Policing Pope visit may cost £1.5m |
 ABC News | David Cameron pays tribute to 'amazing' father after his sudden death The Guardian David Cameron has paid tribute to his father who died on Wednesday, describing him as an "amazing man" and a "brilliant husband and father". The prime minister spoke of his father as a "real life-enhancer" who "touched a lot of lives in lots of ... David Cameron pays tribute to 'amazing' father after his sudden death Cameron tribute to 'amazing' father UK News PM remains in France after fathers death |
 Melton Today | Scottish council taxpayers face bills hike Telegraph.co.uk Council taxpayers are facing a hike in their bills next year after John Swinney, the Scottish Finance Minister, has announced he is to consult local authorities about ending a three-year freeze. By Simon Johnson, Scottish Political Editor Mr Swinney ... Spending cuts to be 'extraordinary' Budget bill pain to come as spending axe falls The un-enlightenment |
