An MP challenges the authorities to prove his Russian-born parliamentary aide is a spy, after she was detained to face deportation proceedings.
Archives: 05 December 2010
December 5, 2010
December 5, 2010
‘Year’s free tuition’ for poorest
University students from poorer backgrounds could have their tuition fees paid for a year – or for two at pricier universities – under government plans.
December 5, 2010
Egypt shark attack kills German
A German woman has been killed in a shark attack in the waters off the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, officials say.
December 5, 2010
Locals to get more planning say
New planning rules aim to give neighbourhoods more influence over the type of developments in their areas.
December 5, 2010
Spain flight delay as strike ends
Travellers are warned to expect more delays as thousands return from Spain after wildcat airport strikes.
December 5, 2010
Iran ‘produces own raw uranium’
Iran says it has delivered its first domestically produced raw uranium, or yellowcake, to a plant that can make it ready for enrichment.
December 5, 2010
Wikileaks’ Assange to fight case
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange will fight any attempts to take him to Sweden to face rape allegations, his lawyer says.
December 5, 2010
Miliband leader talk ‘mischief’
One of Ed Miliband’s most senior colleagues has defended his leadership, blaming the media for “mischievous” talk about his control of the party.
December 5, 2010
UK growth tipped to slow in 2011
The UK economy will grow by less than expected next year, a report by the British Chambers of Commerce predicts.
December 5, 2010
Mbeki starts Ivory Coast mission
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki arrives in Ivory Coast to try to mediate after two political rivals both swore themselves in as president.
December 5, 2010
Italy’s Berenice yacht wins Transatlantic yacht race
Italy’s Berenice yacht has won the Transatlantic yacht race finishing near the coast of the island of Saint Lucia on Sunday. The race kicked off on November 21 from the Canary Islands, 2,700 miles away from Saint Lucia. Now about 220 yachts from 30 countries are still on the race including five yachts with the [...]
December 5, 2010
Cause of Tu-154 plane’s accident still unclear
The cause of the accident with crash of Tu-154 plane which made an emergency landing in Moscow’s airport of Domodedovo Saturday is still unclear. Investigators are checking all possible versions of the accident but none of the versions has been given a priority yet, an official with the investigative committee under the General prosecution said [...]
December 5, 2010
Satellites failure won’t affect GLONASS
The failed launch of three GLONASS satellites is not likely to substantially affect the functioning of the entire space navigation system, the Russian Defense Ministry told Interfax. The ministry said that Russia currently has a total of 26 GLONASS satellites in orbit, two of them in reserve status. This provides complete coverage of Russia’s territory [...]
December 5, 2010
Sasha-twins and Russia’s bid for hosting 2018 World Cup
A small boy called Sasha has helped Russia to win the right to host the 2018 World Cup. Russia’s bid promo video for hosting the 2018 World Cup featuring the boy has been broadcast by all world largest TV companies making Sasha a world famous character.