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Leveson Inquiry: Jeremy Hunt tried to intervene in Vince Cable scrutiny of ...

Telegraph.co.uk - ‎1 hour ago‎
Jeremy Hunt tried to intervene in Vince Cable's scrutiny of the News Corporation bid for BSkyB but was warned off approaching the Business Secretary by lawyers, it has emerged.
Jeremy Hunt » Leveson Inquiry »
Leveson Inquiry: Hunt had 'open mind' on BSkyB bid
Leveson: Jeremy Hunt told adviser to quit after Murdoch email leak
Leveson inquiry: No 10 warned about Jeremy Hunt's comments on Sky bid
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Daily Mail
Adam Smith 'told Murdoch lobbyist BSkyB takeover would go ahead if Sky News ...
Telegraph.co.uk
Leveson sketch: confused confessions of a political underling
BBC News
Leveson Inquiry: Hunt had 'open mind' on BSkyB bid
IBTimes.co.uk
Leveson Inquiry: Jeremy Hunt's Aide Was Drawn By News Corp into 'Web of ...
The Guardian
Leveson inquiry: Adam Smith, Jonathan Stephens - live
Metro
Jeremy Hunt to face Leveson Inquiry next week as Adam Smith returns
Jersey Evening Post
Hunt's ex-aide faces press inquiry
Scotsman
Leveson inquiry: Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt “fed” details to News International
Brisbane Times
James Murdoch 'furious' over plans to block BskyB takeover bid, Leveson ...
Peterborough Evening Telegraph
Murdoch man 'bombarded' Hunt's aide
The Drum
Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt faces new pressure to resign over BSkyB bias
ITV News
BSkyB lobbyist denies 'shmoozing' Hunt
Morley Observer
Hunt 'urged PM on BSkyB decision'
Channel 4 News
Cameron: 'no regrets' over Hunt's BSkyB role
AFP
Female Murdoch employee bailed in UK bribery probe
Press TV
Cameron backed Murdoch in BSkyB deal
ITN
Pressure mounts on the Culture Secretary at Leveson Inquiry
Zee News
Phone-hacking row: Tony Blair to discuss press-politics links

Alex Salmond predicts million-strong movement for Scottish independence

The Guardian - ‎1 hour ago‎
Alex Salmond has predicted that a million Scots will be signed up to join a popular mass movement that will eventually win independence for Scotland, as he launched a formal campaign to leave the UK.
Alex Salmond » Scottish independence »
Will Scotland be 'independent' if it goes it alone?
Pitfalls of independence
George Kerevan: Salmond brand may be better seller
See all 602 sources »

FOREX-Euro falls vs dollar on fears debt crisis may spread

Reuters UK - ‎1 hour ago‎
* Spain's Catalonia asks for help, raises contagion fears * Uncertainty in Greece keeps sentiment bearish (Updates prices, adds details, adds quotes) NEW YORK, May 25 (Reuters) - The euro slipped to near two-year lows against the dollar on Friday, ...
Eurozone » European Union »
Dallara Says Greek Euro Exit May Exceeed 1 Trillion Euros
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, euro ease slightly, Spain dims sentiment
Facing a Teetering Greece, Europe Plans for the Worst
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Analysts play down find of higher-grade uranium in Iran

AFP - ‎41 minutes ago‎
By Isabelle Le Page (AFP) - 1 hour ago VIENNA - Analysts on Friday played down the UN atomic agency finding traces of higher-grade uranium in Iran, saying it was likely due to a technical glitch rather than a covert attempt to enrich to weapons grade.
Iran » Tehran » IAEA »
Iran talks end in harsh lesson for west
UN finds evidence of 27 per cent uranium enrichment in Iran
Iran, 5+1 to meet again in Moscow to 'expand common ground'
On Iran, more time
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Private spacecraft reaches space station

Financial Times - ‎37 minutes ago‎
By Chris Nuttall in San Francisco A robotic arm high above the earth reached out and successfully grabbed an unmanned capsule for a historic docking of the first private spacecraft to reach the International Space Station.
SpaceX » International Space Station » NASA »
SpaceX Dragon capsule docks with International Space Station
Space-Chase Billionaires
SpaceX successfully launches first commercial spacecraft to International ...
ISS Welcomes SpaceX Dragon - First Private Spacecraft At Station
Dragon
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World »

Egyptian election results a 'nightmare scenario'

The Guardian - ‎23 minutes ago‎
Egypt looks set for weeks of tension and uncertainty after the first round of its landmark presidential election produced a run-off between the candidate backed by the powerful Muslim Brotherhood and a former general who is seen as a hangover from the ...
Egypt » Hosni Mubarak » Muslim Brotherhood »
Analysis: Revolutionaries see reversal in Egypt vote
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Predict Its Candidate in Run-Off
Egypt Poll Result Shocks Revolutionaries
Have faith in Egypt
See all 3,697 sources »

French President Defends Afghan Withdrawal Timetable

Voice of America - ‎23 minutes ago‎
French President Francois Hollande has defended his plan to withdraw combat troops from Afghanistan by the year's end, during a surprise visit to the restive country Friday.
Francois Hollande » Nicolas Sarkozy » Hamid Karzai »
Francois Hollande makes surprise visit to Afghanistan
French president defends early Afghan withdrawal
Hollande takes withdrawal message to Kabul
French president Hollande in surprise visit to Afghanistan
French president sticks by decision to pull troops from Afghanistan 2 years early
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Ukraine Parliament Debate Over Language Escalates, Badly

New York Times - ‎40 minutes ago‎
MOSCOW - The speaker of Ukraine's Parliament on Friday suggested disbanding the chamber and calling new elections after a debate over adopting Russian as the official second language in some parts of Ukraine broke down into a sweaty brawl.
Ukraine » Verkhovna Rada » Russian language »
Ukraine dispute over Russian-language continues
War of words in Ukraine prompts parliament punch-up
IBN Live: Fight in Ukraine's parliament over language bill
Ukraine MPs fight over language
See all 140 sources »

Lebanese pilgrims abducted in Syria freed, officials say

Los Angeles Times - ‎31 minutes ago‎
BEIRUT-- A group of Lebanese Shiite pilgrims abducted in northern Syria earlier this week were freed Friday and arrived in Turkey on their way back to Beirut, according to officials.
Syria » Beirut » Lebanon »
Syrian troops open fire on tens of thousands of activists, 28 killed
Clashes erupt in Syria's Homs province – activists
6 civilians killed, demos in Damascus and Aleppo: activists
Syrian Crisis Turns Ugly
The code to Damascus
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U.K. »

Former Met detective accused of falsifying records in rape cases

The Guardian - ‎1 hour ago‎
A former Metropolitan police detective is to face 13 charges over allegations he falsified records in rape investigations. Ryan Coleman-Farrow, 30, was leading the investigations while serving as a detective constable in the Met's specialist sex crimes ...
US Crime »
Ex-Scotland Yard detective who worked on sexual assault cases charged with ...
Former detective accused of faking records in rape cases
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Piers Morgan to anchor CNN's coverage of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Telegraph.co.uk - ‎1 hour ago‎
Piers Morgan will provide a live running commentary on the events of the Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee for the American network.
Diamond »
Huge 100-metre-wide photograph of the Royal Family unfurled by River Thames to ...
Diamond Jubilee: Guide to the weekend of events
Radlett brownies gear up for Jubilee celebrations
Crowds to crown UK queen's 60th anniversary party
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Serial rapist who thought he was "untouchable" jailed indefinitely

Telegraph.co.uk - ‎1 hour ago‎
A former Army captain felt he was “untouchable” after police failed to prosecute him for two rapes and one sexual assault, leaving him free to go on and rape his fourth victim, a court heard yesterday.
Brian Witty » US Crime »
Brian Witty rape victim feared he would kill her after being released
Ex-TA captain jailed for eight years for rapes
'Too handsome' Army captain rapist who felt 'untouchable' as he trawled bars ...
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Two Britons feared dead in crocodile-infested Indian waters

Telegraph.co.uk - ‎43 minutes ago‎
One British man is dead and another missing after they embarked on an adventure canoeing trip in crocodile-infested waters in India.
Tamil Nadu » Rafting » Anupam Agarwal »
Tribute to India river death Briton
British engineer killed and workmate missing after crossing crocodile infested ...
Missing Britons may have drowned
Bodies of missing foreign nationals recovered
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Business »

Bankia Seeks €19 Billion From Spanish Government

Wall Street Journal - ‎9 minutes ago‎
By CHRISTOPHER BJORK MADRID—Bankia SA is planning to ask for €19 billion in financial support from the Spanish government, people familiar with the situation said Friday, in what would represent the largest bank bailout in the country's history.
Bankia » Madrid » Euro »
Spanish and Irish property markets still stuck
Spanish Lender Seeks 19 Billion Euros; Ratings Cut on 5 Banks
Spanish bank audits to get international scrutiny
Bankia
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Lynch eyes next autonomous move

Financial Times - ‎3 hours ago‎
By Maija Palmer, technology correspondent No one was especially surprised when Mike Lynch, founder of Autonomy, parted company with Hewlett-Paclard this week.
Hewlett-Packard » Mike Lynch » Meg Whitman »
Hewlett-Packard is losing a star in Mike Lynch
HP tries to stem Autonomy exodus after founder goes
HP and Mike Lynch's divorce is not a bad thing
Mike Lynch's fall from grace as 'Britain's Bill Gates'
See all 31 sources »

HSBC avoids investor rebellion over pay while Trinity Mirror feels discontent

Telegraph.co.uk - ‎9 minutes ago‎
HSBC has dodged an investor rebellion as the so-called “Shareholder Spring” passed by Europe's biggest bank. By Emma Rowley and Katehrine Rushton Some 10.2pc of the vote went against HSBC's remuneration report at its annual meeting in London yesterday.
HSBC »
Financial News: Flint Hails 'Well-Positioned' HSBC
Flint hails 'well positioned' HSBC as shareholders back pay
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Dixons acts to reassure investors

The Guardian - ‎1 hour ago‎
Dixons Retail is "on track" to meet a £160m bond repayment later this year, the electrical high street chain has confirmed, as it moved to reassure investors over its financial position.
Dixons Retail »
LOANS: Dixons signs £300m loan refinancing
Dixons secures boost from lenders
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Technology »

Cookie consent laws come into force this weekend

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Telegraph.co.uk - ‎4 hours ago‎
Websites will be required by law to ask users what data they are consent to have stored about them online from this weekend. Some websites, such as online shops, store information in cookies to make things easier for return visitors.
EU cookie implementation deadline is today
Comment: Firms facing new laws on cookies
Cookie law: websites must seek consent from this weekend
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Cookie » ICO »

'Ghost Recon' good, slow-paced shooter

Toronto Sun - ‎1 hour ago‎
Xbox 360 (reviewed), PS3 Ubisoft Rating: Mature 4.0 stars In the wide world of Tom Clancy video games, Ghost Recon falls somewhere between the careful, solo stealth of Splinter Cell and the more run-and-gun, team-based action of Rainbow Six.
Ghost » Tom Clancy »
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier Review
Game on – Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Ghost Recon Future Soldier review
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Entertainment »

Klaxons' James Righton engaged to Keira Knightley

NME.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
The couple, who were reportedly introduced by mutual pal Alexa Chung, began dating in March of 2011 and have been together ever since.
Keira Knightley » James Righton » Klaxons »
Keira Knightley engaged to rocker boyfriend James Righton
Keira Knightley - Sound The Klaxon: Keira Knightley To Marry Jamie Righton
Keira Knightley Engaged: James Righton And Actress To Wed
Keira Knightley
See all 225 sources »

Robert Pattinson: Working With 'Cosmopolis' Director Was 'A Relief'

MTV.com - ‎18 minutes ago‎
Actor reveals how he prepared for his role in the David Cronenberg film at a Cannes Film Festival press conference. By Fallon Prinzivalli Director David Cronenberg's "Cosmopolis" received mixed reviews after its debut at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival ...
Robert Pattinson » Cosmopolis »
Cannes 2012 diary: day 10
Robert Pattinson 'panicky' making Cannes debut film
'Cosmopolis': an inner space odyssey
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Sports »

Euro 2012: Steven Gerrard backs Andy Carroll

Daily Mail - ‎46 minutes ago‎
By Sportsmail Reporter New England captain Steven Gerrard believes revitalised striker Andy Carroll can terrorise opposing defences during Euro 2012 if he repeats the end-of-season-form shown at Liverpool.
UEFA Euro 2012 » Roy Hodgson » Danny Welbeck »
Gerrard backs 'scintillating' Carroll to succeed in England's clash with Norway
Hodgson might gamble on Welbeck
'Form' earns Andy Carroll England start in Euro 2012 warm-up vs Norway
Hodgson's choice: Pick your England XI
See all 801 sources »

Gerrard: If Martinez is Liverpool manager he has my full support

Goal.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
By Miles Chambers Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has said Roberto Martinez will have his full support if the Wigan boss takes over at Anfield.
Roberto Martínez » Dave Whelan »
Whelan claims Martinez has Reds offer
Gerrard offers Martinez 'full support'
Dave Whelan has confirmed Liverpool have made Roberto Martinez 'an offer'
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Samuels and Sammy steal show as England labour on Day One against West Indies

Daily Mail - ‎52 minutes ago‎
By Sportsmail Reporter Marlon Samuels put England on the back foot with a superb century on Day One of the Second Test at Trent Bridge.
Trent Bridge » Andrew Strauss » Caribbean »
Samuels and Sammy revive West Indies
England v West Indies: Samuels and Sammy rescue tourists
TON OF FUN ... hero Samuels puts England to the sword
DUO HOLD UP ENGLAND CHARGE
See all 310 sources »

Carl Froch is prepared to fight dirty against Lucian Bute

BBC Sport - ‎1 hour ago‎
By Ben Dirs BBC Sport Carl Froch says he is prepared to fight dirty in a bid to become a three-time world champion when he fights Lucian Bute in Nottingham on Saturday.
Lucian Bute » Carl Froch »
David Haye Breaks Down Bute vs Froch: Full Analysis
Home is where the heart is for Froch as he bids to become three-time world ...
Carl Froch v Lucian Bute: Nottingham fighter Froch going back to basics in ...
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Science »

British butterfly defies doom prediction to thrive in changing climate

The Guardian - ‎May 24, 2012‎
A modest but resilient British butterfly has bucked the trend of worried predictions about the species' health, with scientists reporting it appears to have benefited rather than lost out from climate change.
Butterfly »
Butterflies move north due to hot summers
Butterfly boosted by climate change
See all 80 sources »

Council sign order to restrict public access to Rothamsed Research in lead up ...

St Albans & Harpenden Review - ‎2 hours ago‎
The council has signed an order to restrict public access to the land surrounding Rothamsted Research in the lead up to Sunday's protest.
Wheat » Genetic engineering »
Rothamsted scientists make final plea as council signs restriction order
The inside story on the GM wheat trial debate
Feeding a hungry world – or meddling with laws of nature?
See all 5 sources »
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Health »

Male contraceptive pill still a pipe dream

NHS Choices - ‎55 minutes ago‎
“Scientists are a step close to developing a contraceptive pill for men,” says The Daily Telegraph. The newspaper says that new research has found a gene the controls the final stages of sperm development and could result in temporary infertility if ...
Male contraceptive » Infertility »
Male contraceptive pill could be developed within a decade after discovery of ...
Male contraceptive pill hopes after gene discovery
Male pill: gene discovery may lead to contraceptive
See all 59 sources »

Medics smash house to save 63-stone teen

The Sun - ‎16 hours ago‎
By JOHN COLES AN army of firemen, engineers and medics demolished part of a HOUSE to save Britain's biggest teenager yesterday after she had a seizure.
Georgia Davis » Aberdare »
Obese Aberdare teenager Georgia Davis 'settled' in hospital
'60 stone' woman still in hospital
'Britain's fattest teen' Georgia Davis is cut free from her home
See all 265 sources »

David Cameron: we must treat dementia sufferers better until we find a cure

Telegraph.co.uk - ‎7 hours ago‎
Dementia is not an inevitable part of growing old and hospitals should treat sufferers better until a cure is found, David Cameron has said.
Dementia »
Retailers included in PM's dementia awareness drive
Customer service staff to get dementia training
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