Strange tale of Shell's pipeline battle, the Garda and £60,000 worth of booze
Shell's Corrib gas project has been delayed for years by strong resistance in County Mayo. Now claims are emerging of corporate sweeteners, including a consignment of alcohol for police after a clash...
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Chinese Human Trafficking Ring Bust In Europe
More than 70 suspects who allegedly smuggled migrants into Britain, mainland Europe and the US are arrested in Spain and France. Reported by Sky News 2 hours ago.
View ArticleChinese people-smuggling gang uncovered in France and Spain
75 arrested including suspected leaders of operation to traffick Chinese nationals into EU and US via Barcelona airport A Chinese people-smuggling gang has been uncovered by French and Spanish police....
View ArticleUS mulling arrest of former JP Morgan employees in 'London Whale' case
Sources say Javier Martin-Artajo and Julien Grout could be extradited for alleged role in masking $6.2bn losses US authorities are considering arresting two former JP Morgan Chase & Co employees...
View ArticleMiliband plans fourth reshuffle to shake up shadow cabinet
Ministers to be moved before September party conference amid concern over a lack of dynamism on the Labour front bench Ed Miliband will reshuffle his front bench in September before Labour's party...
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Church of England 'hijacked' for pro-EU cathedral service featuring prayers...
Prayers for Britain to stay in the EU are to be said in a service at Salisbury Cathedral next month marking the 40th anniversary of the UK joining the union. Reported by MailOnline 12 hours ago.
View ArticleCarver says Newcastle going for Europe
Newcastle United coach John Carver says Europe is a target for the club this season. Toon finished 16th last season. read more Reported by Tribal Football 6 hours ago.
View ArticleAlexei Navalny: firebrand bidding for Russia's soul | Observer profile
The opposition blogger, sentenced to jail on a trumped-up charge and then released, is now running for mayor of Moscow and may have his eyes on the presidency. Yet some worry that Mr Clean is not all...
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Wages: UK Workers In Europe's Bottom Four
Official figures show only three countries - Greece, Portugal and the Netherlands - have had a steeper decline in pay than the UK. Reported by Sky News 9 hours ago.
View ArticleBanks cut 5,500 branches across Europe in 2012
LONDON (Reuters) - Banks cut 5,500 branches across the European Union last year, 2.5 percent of the total, leaving the region with 20,000 fewer outlets than it had when the financial industry was...
View ArticleAll aboard for Europe's shrinking bank branch network
MADERUELO, Spain (Reuters) - A queue of pensioners waits to board a brown and green bus in the medieval village of Maderuelo on Spain's arid central plains. It only comes once a month and won't take...
View ArticleEurope's slowdown forces Finland to turn to Russia again
HELSINKI (Reuters) - After decades of pursuing trade with western Europe, Finland is becoming dependent on Russia again as that country's burgeoning middle class and wealthy investors provide...
View ArticleKatie Price 'rushed to hospital after baby scare'
The pregnant model falls ill while holidaying in Europe. Reported by Digital Spy 4 hours ago.
View ArticleLabour to criticise Tesco and Next over cheap workers from eastern Europe
Shadow immigration minister Chris Bryant is expected to make speech attacking practices of 'unscrupulous employers' Labour has clashed with supermarket giant Tesco over claims made by a senior MP about...
View ArticleThe Riddle of the Labyrinth by Margalit Fox – review
Margalit Fox applauds the forgotten Alice Kober in this absorbing book about her contribution to the decoding of Europe's oldest script Minos, a bronze-age king who ruled over the city-state Knossos in...
View ArticleMigrants leaving Southern Europe to work in Brighton and Hove's bars
Youngsters escaping failing Southern European economies are seeking employment in Brighton and Hove’s bars, cafes and restaurants. Reported by The Argus 4 hours ago.
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The suppression of society explored at town art space
This is Somerset -- The act of 'suppression' is ever present in our society: from the very intimate, internal even, to the public political structure through which we live our lives. Suppression, a...
View ArticleMusic trust prepares to play the piano with poise
This is Somerset -- Experienced tutor Lauretta Bloomer has joined the team at Jackdaws Music Trust. based at Great Elm, and will lead a weekend at Jackdaws, entitled Playing with Poise, from Friday,...
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Forget the fears over the euro crisis, Britons are off on a euro-break
Tourists, many put off North Africa by recent political turmoil, are returning to Europe in the hope of picking up some bargains. Reported by MailOnline 3 hours ago.
View ArticleUK wages drop among worst in Europe
Wages in the UK have seen one of the largest falls in the European Union during the economic downturn, according to official figures. Reported by BBC News 3 hours ago.
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