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Archives: 13 November 2010
November 13, 2010
November 13, 2010
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Russian journalist out of coma after beating MOSCOW, Nov. 12 (Reuters) – The wife of a Russian journalist who was savagely beaten by unidentified attackers said on Friday he had regained consciousness after lying in a medically-induced coma for almost a week. Russian ambassador: Russian language will speed up modernization Russian Ambassador to Ukraine Mikhail [...]
November 13, 2010
Suu Kyi supporters await release
Supporters of Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi gather outside her home for a second day ahead of her expected release.
November 13, 2010
Schools facing funding overhaul
Funding for all state schools in England could soon be decided by a national formula as part of a major overhaul planned by the government.
November 13, 2010
Taliban raid on Aghan Nato base
Eight Taliban militants have been killed in an attack on a military outpost near the airport in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad, Nato officials say.
November 13, 2010
Apec leaders set to meet in Japan
The leaders of 21 countries prepare to meet in the Japanese city of Yokohama for the 21st Apec summit on regional economic co-operation.
November 13, 2010
‘Many cancer cases’ detected late
Nearly one in four cancer patients in England is diagnosed only when they arrive at hospital in an emergency, a national study suggests.
November 13, 2010
UK targeting £10bn tax clawback
The UK is entering into talks with three tax havens, as part of moves officials hope could help raise £10 billion for the Treasury by 2015.
November 13, 2010
Pontin’s goes into administration
Administrators called in to holiday camp company Pontin’s express optimism that there remains a future for the “iconic British brand”.
November 13, 2010
Anger at flat-screen prison order
The Scottish Prison Service sparks political anger after it reveals plans to order 1,600 flat-screen televisions for inmates.
November 13, 2010
Fire extinguisher suspect bailed
A student is bailed after being arrested over the throwing of a fire extinguisher from a roof during Wednesday’s tuition fees rally in London.
November 13, 2010
Rail passenger safety review call
Passenger safety on trains needs reviewing in light of warnings that overcrowding is set to get much worse, an MPs’ group says.
November 13, 2010
Krasnoyarsk hosts traditional food fair
A 25-metrel long sandwich with lard has become the main highlight of a traditional food fair, titled Siberian Lard Day, which got under way in Krasnoyarsk earlier today. The city guests and residents will be able to buy and taste various dishes of salted, baked, smoked and jerked lard.
November 13, 2010
Taliban attacks NATO base in Afghanistan
A suicide bomber driving an explosives-laden car rammed the gates of a NATO base and military airfield in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, in the latest attack by Taliban militants against the US-led multinational force deployed in the country. An estimated 8 to 10 insurgents, along with several Afghan government troops, died in the ensuing shootout.