Archive for April, 2008

US report says al-Qaida gaining strength

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

US report says al-Qaida gaining strength WASHINGTON (AP) -- Al-Qaida has rebuilt some of its pre-Sept. 11 capabilities from remote hiding places in Pakistan, leading to a jump in attacks last year in that country and neighboring Afghanistan, the Bush administration said Wednesday.... ...

MSPs approve 2014 Games tout law

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

MSPs approve 2014 Games tout lawLaws to clamp down on touts at the Commonwealth Games are passed by MSPs.Elderly care 'a stain on country'The treatment of the elderly is "a stain on the moral conscience" of England, Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg says.

What the papers say

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

What the papers sayA look at what is making the headlines in Wednesday's morning newspapers.House prices face £75,000 dropThe average house price will slump £75,000 from its peak by December, an economist says.Millar loses NI Under-21 postRoy Millar loses his job as Northern Ireland Under-21 manager in a "restructuring" ...

PM ‘to send message’ on drug

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

PM 'to send message' on drugThe prime minister has said he wants to "send a message" to youngsters that using cannabis is "unacceptable".Westminster HourSwift royal law reforms ruled outThe government says it is not about to abolish a 1701 act giving males precedence in the royal line of succession.

AP News Alert

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

AP News Alert WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Bush administration says it is bringing back the one-year Treasury bill which it stopped issuing seven years ago when the budget was in surplus.... Congress convenes to hear retiring Irish prime ...