HMS Daring damaged after colliding with tug
Telegraph.co.uk (UK) - 20 ore fa
HMS Daring, tThe Royal Navy's brand new destroyer, has been damaged after crashing into a tug on her way into port. . Related Articles Royal Navy destroyer goes into service without missile system Royal Navy destroyer put to sea without missiles a 'disgrace' Armed Forces Day: 'Our ...
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President Barack Obama says Rahm Emanuel would be 'terrific' Chicago mayor after Richard Daley
NY Daily News (USA) - 18 ore fa
But the president said Rahm Emmanuel is currently busy at the White House and anticipates that Emmanuel will wait until after Nov. 2 to make his decision. My expectation is he'd make a decision after these midterm elections," Obama said. "He knows that we've got a lot of work to do. But I think ... |
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Protesters force Tony Blair to call off book-launch party
The Independent (UK) - 19 ore fa
Mr Blair said: "It is sad in a way because you should have the right to sign books or see your friends if you want to. But it was going to cause so much hassle. The people at the party are friends – and some of them are not political at all." He told ITV's This Morning show: "I don't mind ... |
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John Goss becomes Asian carp czar, will guide effort to stop fish from destroying Great Lakes
NY Daily News (USA) - 19 ore fa
Goss, a former head of Indiana 's National Wildlife Federation office, will help steer the government's $78.5 million effort to combat the dangerous fish. Should the carp firmly establish itself in the region's waterways, it could cause up to $7 billion damage to the fishing industry and alter the ... |
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Think-tank director Robert Chote to be new OBR chief
The Independent (UK) - 20 ore fa
The appointment, revealed by Chancellor George Osborne, is subject to approval by MPs. Mr Osborne said Mr Chote's 'experience and suitability' for the role is 'beyond doubt'. 'As Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, he has been one of the most credible independent ... |
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TV licence fee rise plan criticised by Jeremy Hunt
Mirror.co.uk (UK) - 9-9-2010
Speaking on BBC2, the Tory MP said: "When you look at how tough the people who pay the licence fee are finding life, every bit helps. It would be a good gesture to make." The rise would put the cost up to 148.50 from 145.50 ... |
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Vince Cable: Bob Diamond Barclays appointment will speed bank break-ups
Mirror.co.uk (UK) - 9-9-2010
Bob Diamond's appointment as the new boss of Barclays will hasten the break-up of the banks, claimed Business Secretary Vince Cable. He said it illustrated the Government's fears about mixing "casino" investment banking, which caused the credit crunch, with banks used by savers and homeowners ... |
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POLITICAL INSIDER: Tea Partiers seek cash for Del.
Boston.com (USA) - 9-9-2010
WILMINGTON, Del.- The Tea Party Express is asking supporters to raise $250,000 for its preferred candidate in Delaware's contentious Senate primary ... |
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Welfare spending to be cut by £4bn, says George Osborne
BBC (UK) - 20 ore fa
The government is planning to reduce the annual welfare bill by a further £4bn, Chancellor George Osborne has told the BBC. Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play ... |
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MPs vote to keep UK troops in Afghanistan
BBC (UK) - 18 ore fa
The vote, on the question that 'this House supports the continued deployment of UK armed forces in Afghanistan', passed by a majority of 296. Some 334 UK troops have died and around 10,000 are serving in the war ... |
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