British government cuts child benefit
There is anger in the UK over planned cuts to child welfare benefit. The coalition government have announced that higher earners will no longer… euronews.net |
G8 Seeks Sahel Anti - Terrorism Progress At Mali Meet
BAMAKO (Reuters) - Security experts from G8 nations met in Mali Wednesday to try to improve anti-terrorism coordination in Africa's Sahel zone, but the absence of Algerian officials underscored the lack of unity in the region. feeds.nytimes.com |
French airports, drivers hit by new strikes
FRENCH airports have curtailed flights and drivers are lining up for fuel on a new day of nationwide strikes and protests over a bill raising the retirement age to 62. news.com.au |
Reggae legend Gregory Isaacs dead at 60
REGGAE singer Gregory Isaacs, a prolific recording artist who collaborated with many of the genre’s greats, died of lung cancer overnight at his home in London. news.com.au |
Safe return to earth for Soyuz capsule
A Soyuz capsule carrying two US astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut back to earth has landed safely in Kazakhstan. Russian Mission Control said… euronews.net |