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0adb86356834452298d180104ff54179 | Nick Scholfield is lined up to ride Spring Heeled in the Grand National at Aintree on April 11.
Nick Scholfield has been lined up to ride Jim Culloty’s Spring Heeled in the Crabbie’s Grand National at Aintree on Saturday week.
Scholfield had been expected to partner Paul Nicholls-trained Sam Winner, who was pulled up... | Nick Schofield is riding Spring Heeled in the Crabbie's Grand National on Saturday. Schofield was expected to ride Sam Winner. Says Schofield, "I have plenty of other lads who could ride Sam Winner..." Spring Heeled has only run once since finishing fourth in the Galway Plate. |
0adb86356834452298d180104ff54179 | Nick Scholfield is lined up to ride Spring Heeled in the Grand National at Aintree on April 11.
Nick Scholfield has been lined up to ride Jim Culloty’s Spring Heeled in the Crabbie’s Grand National at Aintree on Saturday week.
Scholfield had been expected to partner Paul Nicholls-trained Sam Winner, who was pulled up... | Preparation is taking place for a horse riding tournament, The Grand National. A jockey, Nick Scholfield, is deciding whether to ride one of two horses for this competition: Spring Heeled or Sam Winner. |
0adb86356834452298d180104ff54179 | Nick Scholfield is lined up to ride Spring Heeled in the Grand National at Aintree on April 11.
Nick Scholfield has been lined up to ride Jim Culloty’s Spring Heeled in the Crabbie’s Grand National at Aintree on Saturday week.
Scholfield had been expected to partner Paul Nicholls-trained Sam Winner, who was pulled up... | Nick Scholfield will travel to Ireland and is lined up to ride Spring Heeled in the Grand National at Aintree. Scholfield was originally paired with Sam Winner, but trainer Paul Nicholls said that he did not want to tie up Scholfield with a gelding and stop him from getting a good ride. |
b3168ab4857d4190ac3b2eb46d096f81 | Dr Mehmet Oz's fellow faculty members at Columbia have written an op-ed lashing out at how his 'unsubstantiated medicine... sullies the reputation' of the university - in just the latest attack on his talk show tactics.
But they also leap to the physician's defense in the piece, saying that his on-air 'Ozisms' should ... | Faculty at Columbia University have written an op-ed to denounce the non-evidence-based medical recommendations given on the talk show hosted by Dr. Mehmet Oz. Dr. Oz is employed at the Ivy League school where he serves as vice chairman and professor of surgery at the College of Physicians. |
b3168ab4857d4190ac3b2eb46d096f81 | Dr Mehmet Oz's fellow faculty members at Columbia have written an op-ed lashing out at how his 'unsubstantiated medicine... sullies the reputation' of the university - in just the latest attack on his talk show tactics.
But they also leap to the physician's defense in the piece, saying that his on-air 'Ozisms' should ... | Celebrity doctor, Mehmet Oz, is being attacked and forced to resign in an op-ed written by fellow Columbia faculty members, stating that Dr. Oz sullies the university's reputation for his unorthodox methods. But despite these criticisms, Dr. Oz states that he will continue because his show goes beyond just medical info... |
3dd741ba55ff4f4e9d3661dbfdc17ff4 | "It's all about taking an opportunity in a crisis," says the outgoing Conservative leader of Melton Borough Council.
Byron Rhodes is taking me around the modern council headquarters. It's full of light. It's busy.
The building has regenerated the area around Melton Mowbray's railway station, once a muddy pot-holed pi... | Four years after finally building a modern Council Headquarters in Melton, the council is facing financial difficulties due to unfair funding allocation. With the threat of being forced to end their services, officials are determined to develop and present a fair funding plan to the authorities. |
3dd741ba55ff4f4e9d3661dbfdc17ff4 | "It's all about taking an opportunity in a crisis," says the outgoing Conservative leader of Melton Borough Council.
Byron Rhodes is taking me around the modern council headquarters. It's full of light. It's busy.
The building has regenerated the area around Melton Mowbray's railway station, once a muddy pot-holed pi... | Leicestershire is the lowest-funded county in the country. Council members are working to create a new way to allocate funds that is fairer for citizens. |
3dd741ba55ff4f4e9d3661dbfdc17ff4 | "It's all about taking an opportunity in a crisis," says the outgoing Conservative leader of Melton Borough Council.
Byron Rhodes is taking me around the modern council headquarters. It's full of light. It's busy.
The building has regenerated the area around Melton Mowbray's railway station, once a muddy pot-holed pi... | Local governments in the UK are coming together in order to figure out a way to allocate Government funds more readily. This comes before a restructuring of public money occurs. Under the current allocation system, counties like Leicestershire get more in public funding than counties like Derby. |
e9c5feb5b71d4b2889d740255cebaf5b | Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says his first season in the Premier League has not been good enough but promised "in the future I will be better".
City are fourth in the league following defeat at Chelsea on Wednesday, all but ending hopes of a league title in the Catalan's debut campaign in England.
"In future I... | Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has had his worst season ever in his premier league debut. His side currently sits in fourth with the FA cup the only potential trophy left to win. In addition to a poor showing, Guardiola's team started a fight after losing to Chelsea 2-1. |
e9c5feb5b71d4b2889d740255cebaf5b | Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says his first season in the Premier League has not been good enough but promised "in the future I will be better".
City are fourth in the league following defeat at Chelsea on Wednesday, all but ending hopes of a league title in the Catalan's debut campaign in England.
"In future I... | Pep Guardiola, boss of the Manchester City football team, has stated that he wasn't good enough to compete for the Premier League title. Other team members echo the sentiment by saying they will be better in the future. |
e9c5feb5b71d4b2889d740255cebaf5b | Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says his first season in the Premier League has not been good enough but promised "in the future I will be better".
City are fourth in the league following defeat at Chelsea on Wednesday, all but ending hopes of a league title in the Catalan's debut campaign in England.
"In future I... | Pep Guardiola, Manchester City's boss, is ending his first season in defeat. Facing his first season without a trophy win, he says this season has been a learning experience and vows to do better in the future. |
220155949987431794d2c35d7fab6b3e | Sweet life: The Duchess of Cornwall.
The Duchess of Cornwall has created a buzz with the launch of her own honey, produced in late spring by the bees in her Wiltshire garden.
Just 250 jars are being produced, at £20 each, with all proceeds going to charity.
But Camilla’s venture reflects a rocketing demand for gourm... | The Duchess of Cornwall Honey is a little bit more expensive than most honey products, which is why a test was conducted to compare and justify its price. As promised, the Duchess of Cornwall Honey has higher quality than most of the cheaper brands. In addition, all proceeds will go to charity. |
220155949987431794d2c35d7fab6b3e | Sweet life: The Duchess of Cornwall.
The Duchess of Cornwall has created a buzz with the launch of her own honey, produced in late spring by the bees in her Wiltshire garden.
Just 250 jars are being produced, at £20 each, with all proceeds going to charity.
But Camilla’s venture reflects a rocketing demand for gourm... | The gourmet honey industry is small but growing, and it seems there is room for new producers. The Duchess of Cornwall has produced a small, limited batch to raise funds for charity, and gets raving reviews even when compared to other gourmet specialty honeys. |
a7d2b321390e4874bbbfc95f9ec862f9 | Controversial plans for 10 marine conservation zones have been withdrawn by a Welsh government minister.
Alun Davies told AMs they had received 7,000 responses to a consultation containing "strongly held" views.
He said he would now look at the 125 existing marine protected areas to see if further improvements could ... | A Welsh government minister “Mr. Davies” has withdrawn controversial plans for ten marine conservation zones. The Marine Conservation Society describes it as an embarrassing U-turn and has called for better protection of the sea. Creating the zones would mean banning fishing and anchoring in some areas. |
a7d2b321390e4874bbbfc95f9ec862f9 | Controversial plans for 10 marine conservation zones have been withdrawn by a Welsh government minister.
Alun Davies told AMs they had received 7,000 responses to a consultation containing "strongly held" views.
He said he would now look at the 125 existing marine protected areas to see if further improvements could ... | The Welsh government is trying to balance marine conservation efforts with the demands of the fisherman and public responses. They had previously begun work on many new conservation areas but have cancelled all of them after strong public responses and are now focusing on improving existing conservation areas. |
a7d2b321390e4874bbbfc95f9ec862f9 | Controversial plans for 10 marine conservation zones have been withdrawn by a Welsh government minister.
Alun Davies told AMs they had received 7,000 responses to a consultation containing "strongly held" views.
He said he would now look at the 125 existing marine protected areas to see if further improvements could ... | The welsh government has scrapped plans to create 10 conservation zones in the seas despite 70% of poll respondents being in favor of creating the zones. An "embarrassing U-turn". The Welsh government will concentrate now on the already established conservation zones. |
a7d2b321390e4874bbbfc95f9ec862f9 | Controversial plans for 10 marine conservation zones have been withdrawn by a Welsh government minister.
Alun Davies told AMs they had received 7,000 responses to a consultation containing "strongly held" views.
He said he would now look at the 125 existing marine protected areas to see if further improvements could ... | Welsh's government minister has withdrawn plans to add 10 new marine conservation zones to Welsh seas. The abrupt change of plan comes after a clash of "divergent and strongly held views." Now, the plan is to look at improving the 125 zones already in existence. |
6b138ac4c76b4b32ab6639bfef6dfaad | Aubrey de Grey (pictured) says ageing is a 'disease that can and should be cured'
With his Rasputin beard and lines etched deep into his forehead, Aubrey de Grey looks like a man a lot older than his 51 years. A penchant for beer, fried food and an aversion to exercise could fool you into believing the lanky ex-public... | Aubrey de Grey is a biomedical theorist who believes that within two decades, new medical therapies will be developed that have the ability to slow down the aging process significantly. His theories have become popular among Silicon Valley tech billionaires who are eager to invest in the potential to live hundreds or e... |
6b138ac4c76b4b32ab6639bfef6dfaad | Aubrey de Grey (pictured) says ageing is a 'disease that can and should be cured'
With his Rasputin beard and lines etched deep into his forehead, Aubrey de Grey looks like a man a lot older than his 51 years. A penchant for beer, fried food and an aversion to exercise could fool you into believing the lanky ex-public... | Aubrey de Gray believes that humans can live to be thousands of years old in the near future. He has secured funding from tech billionaires to conduct research. His basic premise is humans will be able to change out their organs and clean up their cells in order to increase their longevity. |
6b138ac4c76b4b32ab6639bfef6dfaad | Aubrey de Grey (pictured) says ageing is a 'disease that can and should be cured'
With his Rasputin beard and lines etched deep into his forehead, Aubrey de Grey looks like a man a lot older than his 51 years. A penchant for beer, fried food and an aversion to exercise could fool you into believing the lanky ex-public... | Rich and eccentric Aubrey de Grey believes that aging can be reversed or even stopped by technologies and discoveries that are currently being developed. Despite critics and many experts dismissing his theory, he has gained some support from the ultra-rich in his quest to keep people alive forever. |
6f18757d62184196b18ed0ecda6b55bc | A breakthrough has been made in the development of clean hydrogen power, scientists claim.
At the moment, while hydrogen fuel is appealing, the production of hydrogen is incredible difficult - requiring huge amounts of energy.
But the researchers say they have made a new material that can generate hydrogen from water... | The University of Bath and Yale University have developed a new way to create hydrogen from water that leaves very little waste, which they claim has huge potential to provide green energy. This method would allow eco-friendly energy sources like wind to be stored and used as a chemical energy source. |
6f18757d62184196b18ed0ecda6b55bc | A breakthrough has been made in the development of clean hydrogen power, scientists claim.
At the moment, while hydrogen fuel is appealing, the production of hydrogen is incredible difficult - requiring huge amounts of energy.
But the researchers say they have made a new material that can generate hydrogen from water... | Researchers at Bath and Yale created a new material that can generate and store clean hydrogen power from water. One of the major benefits of this breakthrough is that hydrogen can be used as an easier way to store energy from renewable sources, meaning it is less reliant on fossil fuels when powering vehicles. |
1e9e8efed5544ebf8e20ae191c32a936 | Foreign observers of the UK's debate on its forthcoming referendum on whether to stay in the European Union may have noticed an awful lot of fuss about the views of a man called Boris Johnson - yes, that man on the zip wire.
Mr Johnson, the Mayor of London, announced on Sunday that he would be backing the campaign for... | Boris Johnson, the two-term mayor of London, has officially announced his intention to back the campaign leading to Britain leaving the European Union. While Johnson's views and personal history are causing a media fuss, it's clear that the eccentric leader plans to continue his support of Brexit.
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1e9e8efed5544ebf8e20ae191c32a936 | Foreign observers of the UK's debate on its forthcoming referendum on whether to stay in the European Union may have noticed an awful lot of fuss about the views of a man called Boris Johnson - yes, that man on the zip wire.
Mr Johnson, the Mayor of London, announced on Sunday that he would be backing the campaign for... | Boris Johnson announces his support for Brexit causing a stir in English politics. The mayor of London and a member of Parliament has made his career from unorthodox actions. Actions such as ziplining during the London Olympics. Despite his antics, Johnson remains a popular figure in the Conservative party. |
1e9e8efed5544ebf8e20ae191c32a936 | Foreign observers of the UK's debate on its forthcoming referendum on whether to stay in the European Union may have noticed an awful lot of fuss about the views of a man called Boris Johnson - yes, that man on the zip wire.
Mr Johnson, the Mayor of London, announced on Sunday that he would be backing the campaign for... | Boris Johnson previously announced that he will not run for reelection, and is ending his eccentric career spanning from journalism to satirical tv personality, to serving in parliament and as London's Mayor. He was met with mixed responses as announced he would be supporting Britian's move to exit EU. |
7f46ca0ef37c46ca8e371c1fd9604d5c | Three people were injured when a broken-down bus was hit by a lorry on the A34 in Oxfordshire.
Fifty people were on the First Great Western rail replacement service from Oxford to Didcot when it was hit at Drayton, at 00:30 GMT.
One of the three people taken to hospital sustained serious but non life-threatening inju... | A carriageway accident involving a lorry hitting a broken down bus took place in Oxfordshire. Three people were injured in the crash but none sustained life-threatening injuries. Initial reports of the accident stated the lorry driver followed the correct safety procedures, but police are still investigating. |
7f46ca0ef37c46ca8e371c1fd9604d5c | Three people were injured when a broken-down bus was hit by a lorry on the A34 in Oxfordshire.
Fifty people were on the First Great Western rail replacement service from Oxford to Didcot when it was hit at Drayton, at 00:30 GMT.
One of the three people taken to hospital sustained serious but non life-threatening inju... | Three people were injured in Oxfordshire when a lorry hit a broken-down bus. One of the injured reportedly sustained severe but non-life-threatening injuries and had to be transported to the hospital. The southbound carriageway has been reopened, but an investigation into the incident is still underway. |
7f46ca0ef37c46ca8e371c1fd9604d5c | Three people were injured when a broken-down bus was hit by a lorry on the A34 in Oxfordshire.
Fifty people were on the First Great Western rail replacement service from Oxford to Didcot when it was hit at Drayton, at 00:30 GMT.
One of the three people taken to hospital sustained serious but non life-threatening inju... | Three people were injured when a broken-down bus was hit by a truck. Witnesses in the bus reported minor injuries to police and Twitter. One person suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The bus's power failed shortly before it was hit by the truck. |
8319ea726dbb4eeab639c70ff3f72ec2 | Children of the 1970s and 1980s will likely remember the chunky, plastic Fisher-Price magnets that adorned fridges in family homes.
The popular toys were designed to help teach children to read and spell.
But for some people, they had another unintended consequence; the magnets forever changed the colours that people... | The Department of Psychology at Stanford recently released a significant finding- Fisher Price magnet toys from the 1970s and 1980s may be responsible for creating synesthetic connections between letters and colors. In their test sample of 6588 people, six percent of synesthetes were found to have learned their cross-... |
8319ea726dbb4eeab639c70ff3f72ec2 | Children of the 1970s and 1980s will likely remember the chunky, plastic Fisher-Price magnets that adorned fridges in family homes.
The popular toys were designed to help teach children to read and spell.
But for some people, they had another unintended consequence; the magnets forever changed the colours that people... | One study concludes that children in the 1970s and 1980s developed synesthesia because of the Fisher-Price Alphabet Magnets. On the contrary, recent studies state that their findings suggest that colorful toys don’t directly cause synesthesia. The authors also pointed out that synesthesia is caused by other cues, such ... |
8319ea726dbb4eeab639c70ff3f72ec2 | Children of the 1970s and 1980s will likely remember the chunky, plastic Fisher-Price magnets that adorned fridges in family homes.
The popular toys were designed to help teach children to read and spell.
But for some people, they had another unintended consequence; the magnets forever changed the colours that people... | Researchers are studying synaesthesia, a neurological condition where two or more sense become connected and experienced together. Studies indicate that a person can be born with it, learn it through repeated cultural exposure, or even develop it after a stroke or after taking hallucinogenic drugs. |
bd9969ecd80e4ee685dfac604074f285 | A Texas mom who has already spent seven years in prison for the murder of her four-year-old adopted son, and was released shortly before Christmas, will not face new murder charges.
Hannah Overton, 37, wiped back tears as she, along with her husband Larry and five children, celebrated news that after having her convic... | The capital murder conviction of a Texas mother has been overturned after the prosecution dropped all charges. Hannah Overton, 37, has spent seven years in prison for the 2006 death of her 4-year-old foster son who died from salt poisoning. The defense argued that the deceased may have had an eating disorder called pic... |
bd9969ecd80e4ee685dfac604074f285 | A Texas mom who has already spent seven years in prison for the murder of her four-year-old adopted son, and was released shortly before Christmas, will not face new murder charges.
Hannah Overton, 37, wiped back tears as she, along with her husband Larry and five children, celebrated news that after having her convic... | After reviewing previous trials, analyzing evidence, and talking to key witnesses and medical experts involved in a Nueces County murder trial in 2010, suspect Hannah Overton's charges were dropped. Although Hannah was accused of poisoning her adopted son, there was not enough evidence to prove it-- which led to the tr... |
f39e71a1b09d4cc9a52df7e49cc0437f | In a sport beset by tiresome braggadocio, Ricky Burns seems like an impostor.
With three defeats in his previous six bouts, the Scottish boxer's career seemed to be on the wane.
But his power, timing and focus returned in a supremely confident display at Glasgow's Hydro on Saturday night as he clinched the vacant WBA... | Scottish Ricky Burns entered Glasgow's Hydra fights as the underdog, but emerged victorious after 8 rounds, earning the title of WBA World Super-Lightweight Champion. Despite his win, he remains notably humble, and looks forward to future fight opportunities. |
f39e71a1b09d4cc9a52df7e49cc0437f | In a sport beset by tiresome braggadocio, Ricky Burns seems like an impostor.
With three defeats in his previous six bouts, the Scottish boxer's career seemed to be on the wane.
But his power, timing and focus returned in a supremely confident display at Glasgow's Hydro on Saturday night as he clinched the vacant WBA... | This past Saturday, Ricky Burns became the first Scot to win a world title in the WBA at three separate weight classes. Despite Burn's recent losses, his skill during his bout against Italy's Michele De Rocco at Glasgow's Hydro proved to be a display of skill worthy of a champion. |
f39e71a1b09d4cc9a52df7e49cc0437f | In a sport beset by tiresome braggadocio, Ricky Burns seems like an impostor.
With three defeats in his previous six bouts, the Scottish boxer's career seemed to be on the wane.
But his power, timing and focus returned in a supremely confident display at Glasgow's Hydro on Saturday night as he clinched the vacant WBA... | Rick Burns won the Super-Lightweight title becoming the first Scot to win titles at three different weights. The fight was stopped in the eighth round after Burns' opponent was deemed unfit to continue by medical staff. Burns has little left to achieve in the sport. |
1ed567e8ccd6425abea81d633e9d832e | A wartime scientist has revisited the secret underground factory where she helped build aircraft engines 70 years since the end of the Second World War.
Mary Cartwright was 20 when she was called up to work in the laboratory at Drakelow Shadow Factory in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, in 1943.
She spent two years tes... | 70 years after the Second World War, scientist Mary Cartwright returned to the laboratory where she contributed to building aircraft engines. Cartwright began working at the Drakelow Shadow Factory in Kidderminster, Worcestershire when she was 20 years old. Now 91, Cartwright can still recall the details of her work as... |
1ed567e8ccd6425abea81d633e9d832e | A wartime scientist has revisited the secret underground factory where she helped build aircraft engines 70 years since the end of the Second World War.
Mary Cartwright was 20 when she was called up to work in the laboratory at Drakelow Shadow Factory in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, in 1943.
She spent two years tes... | Mary Cartwright, at 91 years old, visited the underground factory where she worked as a metal tester during world war II. The factory designed engines and tank parts for the English Army during the war. Ms. Cartwright marveled at the quietness of the place during her visit. |
1ed567e8ccd6425abea81d633e9d832e | A wartime scientist has revisited the secret underground factory where she helped build aircraft engines 70 years since the end of the Second World War.
Mary Cartwright was 20 when she was called up to work in the laboratory at Drakelow Shadow Factory in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, in 1943.
She spent two years tes... | 70 years after working there, Mary Cartwright revisits the laboratory at Drakelow Shadow Factory in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. At 20 years old, she was called to work there from 1943 through 1945 to test and photograph metal. The site became known as the Drakelow tunnels for its vast network of secret passageways t... |
2569a0bebc5f487db4a5485b0c0896ec | Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor may have taken the spotlight over the past two weeks when it comes to the UFC's featherweight division, but this weekend it's time for two other top ranked 145ers to take centre stage, as No 1 ranked Chad Mendes and No 4 ranked Ricardo Lamas meet in Fairfax, in a bout which could potentiall... | Featherweight contestants Chad Mendes and Ricardo Lamas prepare for their UFC fight night, and both are expecting it to be a tough match. Both fighters speak respectfully of their competition and have high hopes that this fight will lead to additional matches and career growth. |
2569a0bebc5f487db4a5485b0c0896ec | Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor may have taken the spotlight over the past two weeks when it comes to the UFC's featherweight division, but this weekend it's time for two other top ranked 145ers to take centre stage, as No 1 ranked Chad Mendes and No 4 ranked Ricardo Lamas meet in Fairfax, in a bout which could potentiall... | Chad Mendes and Ricardo Lamas face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Patriot Center. They will face each other on Saturday, April 4, and whoever wins will get a chance to take the UFC Featherweight Title. Although there's a stark contrast between both fighters, they showed nothing but respect for one another. |
7d6aca97a8934adda2d0a5481808a5c8 | Hong Kong (CNN)Six people were hurt after an explosion at a controversial chemical plant in China's southeastern Fujian province sparked a huge fire, provincial authorities told state media.
The plant, located in Zhangzhou city, produces paraxylene (PX), a reportedly carcinogenic chemical used in the production of pol... | Six people were injured in an explosion at a controversial chemical plant in the city of Zhangzhou. Five out of the six injured were hurt from broken glass shards. The plant manufactures carcinogenic chemicals used in polyester films and fabrics. |
7d6aca97a8934adda2d0a5481808a5c8 | Hong Kong (CNN)Six people were hurt after an explosion at a controversial chemical plant in China's southeastern Fujian province sparked a huge fire, provincial authorities told state media.
The plant, located in Zhangzhou city, produces paraxylene (PX), a reportedly carcinogenic chemical used in the production of pol... | A chemical plant exploded in Zhangzhou, China, after the storage facility had an oil leak. Six people were injured by the blast, and 600 firefighters were sent to extinguish the flames, which are now under control. The plant was originally planned to be built in the densely populated city of Xiamen, but was relocated d... |
7d6aca97a8934adda2d0a5481808a5c8 | Hong Kong (CNN)Six people were hurt after an explosion at a controversial chemical plant in China's southeastern Fujian province sparked a huge fire, provincial authorities told state media.
The plant, located in Zhangzhou city, produces paraxylene (PX), a reportedly carcinogenic chemical used in the production of pol... | Six people were hurt by an explosion at a chemical plant in Fujian China sparked a huge fire, and five of them were also injured by broken glass. The blast occurred after an oil leak. To make matters worse, the plant produces PX, a substance illegal in China, sparking protests in several cities. |
77dd7eb99eaa458a9c33612845124d03 | The president of the MGM Grand is making a solemn promise to the hundreds of thousands of party-goers already flocking to Las Vegas for Saturday's Fight of the Century.
'They have my guarantee we will not run out of beer this weekend,' says Scott Sibella.
That is a reference to how Ricky Hatton's trans-Atlantic army ... | The MGM Grand is getting ready for the fight of the century, as Floyd Mayweather faces off with Manny Pacquiao on Saturday. Scott Sibella, President of the MGM Grand promises that they will not run out of beer this weekend, as a reference to the Hatton-Mayweather fight where the entire strip ran out of beer. |
77dd7eb99eaa458a9c33612845124d03 | The president of the MGM Grand is making a solemn promise to the hundreds of thousands of party-goers already flocking to Las Vegas for Saturday's Fight of the Century.
'They have my guarantee we will not run out of beer this weekend,' says Scott Sibella.
That is a reference to how Ricky Hatton's trans-Atlantic army ... | The MGM Grand resort in Las Vegas is preparing for the fight between Mayweather and Pacquiao, which is expected to be the biggest boxing contest ever. Hundreds of thousands of fans are expected, and the event planners are focusing on safety, security, and ensuring there is enough food and alcohol. |
77dd7eb99eaa458a9c33612845124d03 | The president of the MGM Grand is making a solemn promise to the hundreds of thousands of party-goers already flocking to Las Vegas for Saturday's Fight of the Century.
'They have my guarantee we will not run out of beer this weekend,' says Scott Sibella.
That is a reference to how Ricky Hatton's trans-Atlantic army ... | The MGM Grand is hosting what's being called the most prominent event ever in Las Vegas. Floyd Mayweather is finally fighting Manny Pacquiao. To prepare for the event, the Grand is taking a significant number of precautions, most of which are to keep the select few guests safe from the throngs of people present outside... |
43fe258814434c85a12ac88831a476c3 | Samantha Cameron has made her first solo appearance of the general election with a provocative visit to a Ukip stronghold.
The Prime Minister's wife swooped into Rochester and Strood, the seat held by Mark Reckless after he defected from the Tories last summer.
David Cameron has made no secret of his desire to kick M... | Mrs. Cameron has joined her husband David Cameron's campaign for reelection as Prime Minister. She has made several public appearances and spoken on his behalf, while acknowledging that the campaign may be hard on them personally. The campaign is partly aimed to oust Mark Reckless, who defected from the Tories. |
43fe258814434c85a12ac88831a476c3 | Samantha Cameron has made her first solo appearance of the general election with a provocative visit to a Ukip stronghold.
The Prime Minister's wife swooped into Rochester and Strood, the seat held by Mark Reckless after he defected from the Tories last summer.
David Cameron has made no secret of his desire to kick M... | With the intent to woo voters to vote for her husband, Nancy Cameron made her first solo appearance and visited a Ukip stronghold. Although they might have to sacrifice date nights, Mrs. Cameron is committed to making a series of political interventions to back Mr. Cameron’s’ bid to remain Prime Minister. |
43fe258814434c85a12ac88831a476c3 | Samantha Cameron has made her first solo appearance of the general election with a provocative visit to a Ukip stronghold.
The Prime Minister's wife swooped into Rochester and Strood, the seat held by Mark Reckless after he defected from the Tories last summer.
David Cameron has made no secret of his desire to kick M... | Samantha Cameron, the wife of Prime Minister David Cameron, has become involved in his political battle against Mark Reckless. Last month, Mrs. Cameron engage in a BBC interview where she backed her husband's bid to continue in his role as Prime Minister. Mrs. Cameron's most recent duty involved visiting a special scho... |
e92a0e61638344b8aebea5964d19694c | Adult social care firms are struggling to hire, retain and train staff as a result of cuts to council budgets, a survey of senior officials suggests.
Councils in England are facing a £1.1bn shortfall this year, on top of "almost unendurable" cuts since 2010, the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services has wa... | England's Councils are reducing social care programs' funding by 1.1 billion pounds. Budget cuts have totaled 4.6 billion pounds since 2010- a 31% reduction in social care funding. The firms that are providing this service to the elderly, disabled, and low-income are struggling to hire, retain, and train staff due to c... |
e92a0e61638344b8aebea5964d19694c | Adult social care firms are struggling to hire, retain and train staff as a result of cuts to council budgets, a survey of senior officials suggests.
Councils in England are facing a £1.1bn shortfall this year, on top of "almost unendurable" cuts since 2010, the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services has wa... | Adult care firms are facing a staffing crisis, as cuts to their budgets continue to happen year after year. A recent survey of Adult care center directors revealed that cuts to the budget totaled over 4.6 billion pounds since 2010. Some believe that a debate needs to happen. |
e92a0e61638344b8aebea5964d19694c | Adult social care firms are struggling to hire, retain and train staff as a result of cuts to council budgets, a survey of senior officials suggests.
Councils in England are facing a £1.1bn shortfall this year, on top of "almost unendurable" cuts since 2010, the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services has wa... | Experts say they are experiencing a crisis in adult care after years of budget cuts and salary freezes. Not only are companies having difficulties attracting and retaining workers, but the cuts have caused yearly rationing that is causing increasing numbers of elderly and disabled individuals to be excluded from their ... |
3258d30c9b0a46afb2999af98a1123a1 | Terminally ill actor and disability campaigner Brian Rix, 92, has said the law on assisted dying needs changing.
Mencap president Lord Rix urged the speaker of the House of Lords to push through legislation allowing those in his situation to be assisted to die.
He had previously opposed an assisted dying law, but sai... | Actor Brian Rix, who suffers from cancer, now supports a lethal injection for the terminally ill. His position changed when his terminal cancer progressed to the point of causing massive physical discomfort. All Rix wants is to slip into a peaceful sleep through legal means. |
3258d30c9b0a46afb2999af98a1123a1 | Terminally ill actor and disability campaigner Brian Rix, 92, has said the law on assisted dying needs changing.
Mencap president Lord Rix urged the speaker of the House of Lords to push through legislation allowing those in his situation to be assisted to die.
He had previously opposed an assisted dying law, but sai... | Brian Rix is an actor and advocate for medically assisted suicides. While suffering from a terminal illness, Rix campaigned for legislators to legalize the practice. |
3258d30c9b0a46afb2999af98a1123a1 | Terminally ill actor and disability campaigner Brian Rix, 92, has said the law on assisted dying needs changing.
Mencap president Lord Rix urged the speaker of the House of Lords to push through legislation allowing those in his situation to be assisted to die.
He had previously opposed an assisted dying law, but sai... | Brian Rix, actor and activist, publicly changed his stance on assisted suicide. He used to be opposed, but is now an advocate for legalizing assisted suicide after moving to a 24-hour care facility and realizing he is slowly and painfully dying and has no legal options. |
3d313cc616b64884a3c351a691d5095a | The fatal shooting of an unarmed black man fleeing from a police officer has stirred outrage around the nation, but people in this South Carolina city aren't surprised.
They call it inevitable in a police department they believe focuses on petty crimes and fails to keep its officers in check.
There is almost nothing ... | A fatal police shooting of an unarmed black man took place at a traffic stop in Charleston, South Carolina. Walter Scott was pulled over for a broken tail light and was shot eight times in the back as he ran away. Michael Slager, the police officer who killed Scott, had a prior complaint about using excessive force tha... |
3d313cc616b64884a3c351a691d5095a | The fatal shooting of an unarmed black man fleeing from a police officer has stirred outrage around the nation, but people in this South Carolina city aren't surprised.
They call it inevitable in a police department they believe focuses on petty crimes and fails to keep its officers in check.
There is almost nothing ... | Charleston police officer Michael Slager shot and killed an unarmed Black man this past Saturday. Originally, Slager pulled over Walter Lamer Scott to address a broken tail light, but the interaction resulted in Slager shooting Scott eight times in the back. Slager claims he was "feeling threatened," while his body cam... |
3d313cc616b64884a3c351a691d5095a | The fatal shooting of an unarmed black man fleeing from a police officer has stirred outrage around the nation, but people in this South Carolina city aren't surprised.
They call it inevitable in a police department they believe focuses on petty crimes and fails to keep its officers in check.
There is almost nothing ... | walter Scott was shot by police after fleeing from a routine traffic stop, sparking outrage in the community. The video footage appears to contradict the official police report. Many citizens of the neighborhood have filed excessive force complaints against the department, however, few are ever followed up. |
24df2a97c6a94a40b5f291ad5e5314b0 | The Liberal Democrats have admitted they are on course to lose at least 20 MPs, but claim this could still be enough to put them back in power.
Nick Clegg today continued his tour of 60 seats where the party is defending perilous majorities or hope to make gains, stopping off in Hampshire where the Lib Dems held Eastl... | The Liberal Democrats are slated to lose roughly 20 MPs in the upcoming election. Support for the party waned after a strong showing in the 2010 elections. Despite the losses, the party leader Nick Clegg believes that the Liberal Democrats will still be in power. |
24df2a97c6a94a40b5f291ad5e5314b0 | The Liberal Democrats have admitted they are on course to lose at least 20 MPs, but claim this could still be enough to put them back in power.
Nick Clegg today continued his tour of 60 seats where the party is defending perilous majorities or hope to make gains, stopping off in Hampshire where the Lib Dems held Eastl... | The Liberal Democrats are campaigning to maintain at least 30 MPs on May 7. The Lib Dem leader, Nick Clegg, stated that there are two possible outcomes for the upcoming election: a minority government, or a coalition government with the Liberal Democrats. The campaign message is expected to reach two million voters in ... |
24df2a97c6a94a40b5f291ad5e5314b0 | The Liberal Democrats have admitted they are on course to lose at least 20 MPs, but claim this could still be enough to put them back in power.
Nick Clegg today continued his tour of 60 seats where the party is defending perilous majorities or hope to make gains, stopping off in Hampshire where the Lib Dems held Eastl... | The Liberal Democrats are optimistic about winning across the country, but polls and ratings have narrow margins and conflicting results. Without a clear poll leader, Liberal Democrats are campaigning hard, stating they are the best way to keep balance, not swinging too far right or left. |
e399444828cc4d3c888daec393e94309 | Former QPR manager Harry Redknapp feels he still has plenty to offer football but only at the right club, having turned down a 'mind-blowing' offer to coach abroad.
The 68-year-old handed in his resignation at Loftus Road in February, citing knee problems behind the decision to leave the Barclays Premier League strugg... | Harry Redknapp resigned as Queens Park Rangers Manager in February due to knee problems. But after getting knee, Redknapp says he is open to working again but only for the right club. Although he was offered a job abroad, he is not doing it for the money, but for the love of the sport. |
e399444828cc4d3c888daec393e94309 | Former QPR manager Harry Redknapp feels he still has plenty to offer football but only at the right club, having turned down a 'mind-blowing' offer to coach abroad.
The 68-year-old handed in his resignation at Loftus Road in February, citing knee problems behind the decision to leave the Barclays Premier League strugg... | Former manager Harry Redknapp says he is healthy after a successful knee surgery and would be willing to work again if the right opportunity came up. He says money is not an issue, passing up high paying jobs that are not a good fit, and instead focusing on campaigning for prostate cancer awareness. |
6a70bf59793244ba948c3afa82292fd5 | A discovery of arms in a County Antrim forest was one of the most significant in recent years, police in Northern Ireland have said.
A "terrorist hide" was uncovered at Capanagh Forest near Larne after two members of the public found suspicious objects in the woods on Saturday.
Some of the items found included an arm... | Weapons were found at Capanagn Forest near Larne in Northern Ireland. This included assault rifle ammunition, an improvised rocket, anti-personnel mines, and pipe bombs. This "terrorist hide" may be connected to a similar discovery of arms in Carnfunnock Country Park. Based on the type of weapons that were found, polic... |
6a70bf59793244ba948c3afa82292fd5 | A discovery of arms in a County Antrim forest was one of the most significant in recent years, police in Northern Ireland have said.
A "terrorist hide" was uncovered at Capanagh Forest near Larne after two members of the public found suspicious objects in the woods on Saturday.
Some of the items found included an arm... | After the seemingly disturbing discovery of arms in Northern Ireland, police launched full investigations and uncovered a terrorist hide. The police's quick seizure of the arms is believed to have saved lives. |
6a70bf59793244ba948c3afa82292fd5 | A discovery of arms in a County Antrim forest was one of the most significant in recent years, police in Northern Ireland have said.
A "terrorist hide" was uncovered at Capanagh Forest near Larne after two members of the public found suspicious objects in the woods on Saturday.
Some of the items found included an arm... | A cache of arms was found in a forest in Northern Ireland. Police and MI5 are placing the blame on dissident Republicans. This was the second large-scale arms seizure in three months. A Republican attack was deemed highly likely by police meaning the bust saved lives. |
6a70bf59793244ba948c3afa82292fd5 | A discovery of arms in a County Antrim forest was one of the most significant in recent years, police in Northern Ireland have said.
A "terrorist hide" was uncovered at Capanagh Forest near Larne after two members of the public found suspicious objects in the woods on Saturday.
Some of the items found included an arm... | A significant discovery has been made in a forest in Northern Ireland. Items discovered reportedly included improvised armor-piercing rockets and two anti-personnel mines. Considering the location where the items were found, it is believed they belonged to loyalist paramilitaries. Also discovered were parts used for... |
cf18e4a6728349f3afd5e1a2ca3f8a37 | It's described as the Google-esque HQ of Australia.
With a cubby-house meeting room at the top of a beanstalk and a basketball court and pinball machine for some down time - it's where all the creativity and innovative ideas come to light.
Inside the HQ of global company Moose Toys, the Cheltenham office in Melbourne... | Moose Toys, a family owned Melbourne toy company, prides itself on celebrating and respecting their employees by providing a fun work space and encouraging team development. Their office has many games, activities and fun spaces, which they believe reduces stress, and encourages employee satisfaction and productivity. |
cf18e4a6728349f3afd5e1a2ca3f8a37 | It's described as the Google-esque HQ of Australia.
With a cubby-house meeting room at the top of a beanstalk and a basketball court and pinball machine for some down time - it's where all the creativity and innovative ideas come to light.
Inside the HQ of global company Moose Toys, the Cheltenham office in Melbourne... | Moose Toys HQ in Melbourne is described as the Google of Australia because of the unique environment designed to spark ideas in employees. Moose Toys comes with complete toy testing rooms, walls where they can scribble ideas, and a table tennis room. The company also has unique rules which effectively boost morale and ... |
cf18e4a6728349f3afd5e1a2ca3f8a37 | It's described as the Google-esque HQ of Australia.
With a cubby-house meeting room at the top of a beanstalk and a basketball court and pinball machine for some down time - it's where all the creativity and innovative ideas come to light.
Inside the HQ of global company Moose Toys, the Cheltenham office in Melbourne... | Australian company Moose Toys does things a bit differently. From the whimsical office setups to an extreme emphasis on fun, the company called the "Google of Australia" is striving to make a difference in the lives of its employees. Aside from creating an entertaining space, the company also prides itself on its sense... |
acdd4f4f718740f3806bf0e30d038b66 | Counting of Kenyan election results has slowed down because of problems with the electronic systems.
Returning officers were ordered to physically deliver paper copies of their constituency's tallies to the counting centre in the capital.
Election officials have urged patience.
Uhuru Kenyatta, who faces trial at the... | The election between Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga has stalled, as there are problems with the electronic voting systems. Voting officers must deliver the paper ballots directly to the capital, a process that has increased the number of spoiled ballots, now a major bone of contention in the race. |
acdd4f4f718740f3806bf0e30d038b66 | Counting of Kenyan election results has slowed down because of problems with the electronic systems.
Returning officers were ordered to physically deliver paper copies of their constituency's tallies to the counting centre in the capital.
Election officials have urged patience.
Uhuru Kenyatta, who faces trial at the... | Due to problems with the electronic systems, the counting of the Kenyan election results has reportedly slowed down. Election officials said Tuesday that a run-off election between the two top candidates is increasingly likely. |
acdd4f4f718740f3806bf0e30d038b66 | Counting of Kenyan election results has slowed down because of problems with the electronic systems.
Returning officers were ordered to physically deliver paper copies of their constituency's tallies to the counting centre in the capital.
Election officials have urged patience.
Uhuru Kenyatta, who faces trial at the... | The results of the Kenyan election have slowed down due to problems with the electronic systems. Officials have to deliver paper copies of the tallies to the counting center in Nairobi, making Kenyans anxious about the results. With no clear winner due to spoiled ballots, a second round of voting will take place. |
fbb2c1430c3548d4819efec14ba22765 | (CNN) -- A high-speed passenger train left its tracks on the outskirts of Split, Croatia, Friday, killing at least six people and injuring 45, according to Croatian police. The high-speed train derailed on the outskirts of Split, Croatia, about noon on Friday. The train was on its way from the Croatian capital, Zagreb,... | A high-speed passenger train derailed on Friday, killing six and injuring 45. Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash which occurred on the outskirts of Split, Croatia. |
1837ffd3608240eb94975a7144547467 | A senior writer for the Australian Financial Review has labelled Anzacs 'racist yobs', while standing up for an SBS football reporter who was sacked after condemning Anzac day on Twitter.
SBS journalist Scott McIntyre was fired on Sunday over his tweets which called Anzac day 'the cultification of an imperialist inva... | Football journalist Scott Mcintyre was fired after several tweets condemning the Anzacs as invading imperialists who committed war crimes. The SBS was quick to respond with an apology, and by firing the reporter. McIntyre has found some supporters who defend his right to free speech but was mostly met with public outr... |
1837ffd3608240eb94975a7144547467 | A senior writer for the Australian Financial Review has labelled Anzacs 'racist yobs', while standing up for an SBS football reporter who was sacked after condemning Anzac day on Twitter.
SBS journalist Scott McIntyre was fired on Sunday over his tweets which called Anzac day 'the cultification of an imperialist inva... | Anti-ANZAC comments by Scott McIntyre at SBS could cost him his job after social media backlash from the public floods Twitter with hashtags like #sackScottMcIntyre. Supporters defended his right to free speech, but others were angered that the comments were from someone who is employed with taxpayer funds. |
1837ffd3608240eb94975a7144547467 | A senior writer for the Australian Financial Review has labelled Anzacs 'racist yobs', while standing up for an SBS football reporter who was sacked after condemning Anzac day on Twitter.
SBS journalist Scott McIntyre was fired on Sunday over his tweets which called Anzac day 'the cultification of an imperialist inva... | SBS Journalist Scott McIntyre was fired on Sunday over tweets that called Anzac Day a cultification of an imperialist invasion, accusing Australian diggers of committing war crimes. Although many people side with McIntyre, a lot of people on Twitter labeled McIntyre as an “Un-Australian Anti Anzac Disgrace,” followed b... |
b799bf9fa6484454aa8e6558ad2e05fe | Formula 1 driver Maria de Villota has lost her right eye following a test track crash.
She was hurt when the MR-01 race car she was driving hit a support truck at Duxford airfield in Cambridgeshire on Tuesday.
It was the first time the 32-year-old Spaniard had driven the car for the Oxfordshire-based Marussia team.
... | Maria de Viollta, a 32-year-old Spaniard formula 1 driver, had an accident while driving her MR-1 race car on Tuesday at Duxford airfield in Cambridgeshire, which resulted in her losing her left eye. Her surgery took place at Addenbrookes Hospital; fans hope she pulls through. |
b799bf9fa6484454aa8e6558ad2e05fe | Formula 1 driver Maria de Villota has lost her right eye following a test track crash.
She was hurt when the MR-01 race car she was driving hit a support truck at Duxford airfield in Cambridgeshire on Tuesday.
It was the first time the 32-year-old Spaniard had driven the car for the Oxfordshire-based Marussia team.
... | Formula 1 driver, Maria de Villota, sustained head injuries following a test track crash that resulted in the loss of her right eye. Witnesses to the accident reported that her vehicle accelerated into the back of the support lorry. The team principal of the Marussia F1 Team, John Booth, has stated that a comprehensive... |
b799bf9fa6484454aa8e6558ad2e05fe | Formula 1 driver Maria de Villota has lost her right eye following a test track crash.
She was hurt when the MR-01 race car she was driving hit a support truck at Duxford airfield in Cambridgeshire on Tuesday.
It was the first time the 32-year-old Spaniard had driven the car for the Oxfordshire-based Marussia team.
... | During a Tuesday track test at Duxford airfield, Maria de Villota's MR-01 race car struck a support truck and crashed. Villota was injured and reportedly lost her right eye. Villota reportedly remains in critical but stable condition. The cause of the crash is still unknown. |
b799bf9fa6484454aa8e6558ad2e05fe | Formula 1 driver Maria de Villota has lost her right eye following a test track crash.
She was hurt when the MR-01 race car she was driving hit a support truck at Duxford airfield in Cambridgeshire on Tuesday.
It was the first time the 32-year-old Spaniard had driven the car for the Oxfordshire-based Marussia team.
... | Formula 1 driver Maria de Villota lost her right eye after her car slammed into a support truck at the track. She remains in critical condition in the hospital. Fellow Formula one drivers showed their support via messages. Witnesses to the accident said her helmet took a lot of the impact. |
a1510aef8b98408aa183df34cb4889e1 | The US Supreme Court has upheld a key portion of President Barack Obama's healthcare law, preserving health insurance for millions of Americans.
In a 6-3 decision, the justices said that tax subsidies that make health insurance affordable for low-income individuals can continue.
The ruling preserves the law known as ... | The US Supreme Court has upheld Obamacare, providing healthcare for millions of Americans. Unlike other countries, which have single-payer healthcare systems, private companies provide healthcare to US citizens, not the government.
Republicans have vowed to continue to fight the law. |
a1510aef8b98408aa183df34cb4889e1 | The US Supreme Court has upheld a key portion of President Barack Obama's healthcare law, preserving health insurance for millions of Americans.
In a 6-3 decision, the justices said that tax subsidies that make health insurance affordable for low-income individuals can continue.
The ruling preserves the law known as ... | The Supreme court voted in a 6-3 decision to keep the Obamacare tax subsidies. The subsidies allow 8.7 million low-income Americans to purchase healthcare. Republicans continue to fight the law, though protestors against the law were not very numerous at the courthouse. |
a1510aef8b98408aa183df34cb4889e1 | The US Supreme Court has upheld a key portion of President Barack Obama's healthcare law, preserving health insurance for millions of Americans.
In a 6-3 decision, the justices said that tax subsidies that make health insurance affordable for low-income individuals can continue.
The ruling preserves the law known as ... | The United States Supreme Court has voted to uphold the Affordable Care Act, which provides access to healthcare for 8.7 million Americans. The law is President Barack Obama's greatest legislative victory, but Congressional Republicans oppose the law and have voted over 50 times to undo it. |
6b1b8e147daa4cb3964d903d11a42446 | A new law imposing restrictions on users of social media has come into effect in Russia.
It means bloggers with more than 3,000 daily readers must register with the mass media regulator, Roskomnadzor, and conform to the regulations that govern the country's larger media outlets.
Internet companies will also be requir... | Russia has a new law that requires bloggers with over 3,000 followers or page visits to register their accounts with the Russian government. The government said the intention of the law was to protect children from harmful content. Opponents of the legislation say it is all about control. |
6b1b8e147daa4cb3964d903d11a42446 | A new law imposing restrictions on users of social media has come into effect in Russia.
It means bloggers with more than 3,000 daily readers must register with the mass media regulator, Roskomnadzor, and conform to the regulations that govern the country's larger media outlets.
Internet companies will also be requir... | New Russian information security law requires popular websites to be regulated with the same restrictions as large media outlets. Critics say it will inhibit freedom of expression. |
6b1b8e147daa4cb3964d903d11a42446 | A new law imposing restrictions on users of social media has come into effect in Russia.
It means bloggers with more than 3,000 daily readers must register with the mass media regulator, Roskomnadzor, and conform to the regulations that govern the country's larger media outlets.
Internet companies will also be requir... | After years of little internet laws, Russia has passed additional legislation that appears to give the government significant control and access to user information. This is seen as highly controlling and many users are already using methods to avoid these changes. |
e41d93fde49b4b6aa0a951857f326117 | Union barons handed Ed Miliband more than £1.6million in the first week of the election campaign – treble the donations received by the Tories.
Figures released by the Electoral Commission revealed that Labour received £1.9million in the week to April 5, with 84 per cent coming from just three trade unions.
It includ... | Union Barons donated 1.6 million pounds to Ed Miliband's campaign, which was more than half of what the Tories received. However, Tory candidate, Henry Smith states that unions spend their money to back an incompetent leader knowing that Miliband will return the favor. Smith adds that the unnecessary spending will resu... |
e41d93fde49b4b6aa0a951857f326117 | Union barons handed Ed Miliband more than £1.6million in the first week of the election campaign – treble the donations received by the Tories.
Figures released by the Electoral Commission revealed that Labour received £1.9million in the week to April 5, with 84 per cent coming from just three trade unions.
It includ... | Labor leader Ed Miliband received 1.9 million pounds in the week of April 5th. That is triple the number of Conservative donations which came mostly from people connected to hedge funds. 84 percent of Labor donations came from just 3 trade unions. |
e41d93fde49b4b6aa0a951857f326117 | Union barons handed Ed Miliband more than £1.6million in the first week of the election campaign – treble the donations received by the Tories.
Figures released by the Electoral Commission revealed that Labour received £1.9million in the week to April 5, with 84 per cent coming from just three trade unions.
It includ... | Britain's politicians receive a slew of donations from a variety of donors for their upcoming electoral campaigns. Many of the donors have links to hedge funds, along with other large companies that have a track record of donating to specific political parties. |
22e7e602ee234513be86ebb57199b827 | Judge Mary Stacey admitted the victim had been 'scarred psychologically' by the sexual assault but freed Josh Sweet after serving just two months on remand.
A burglar who broke into a young teacher's home and sexually assaulted her as she lay in bed has been freed by a judge who handed him a community sentence.
The d... | Josh Sweet broke into a teacher's home and sexually assaulted her in bed. Although the judge admits that the victim was scarred physiologically, Sweet still got out with just a slap on the wrist. However, this decision is slammed by a victim support charity worker, demanding true justice for the victim. |
22e7e602ee234513be86ebb57199b827 | Judge Mary Stacey admitted the victim had been 'scarred psychologically' by the sexual assault but freed Josh Sweet after serving just two months on remand.
A burglar who broke into a young teacher's home and sexually assaulted her as she lay in bed has been freed by a judge who handed him a community sentence.
The d... | 20-year-old Joshua Sweet was released after only serving two months of his prison sentence for sexual assault. The judge who released Sweet gave him community service instead. Sweet claimed that excess drinking due to the death of his daughter left him with little recollection of what he had done. |
22e7e602ee234513be86ebb57199b827 | Judge Mary Stacey admitted the victim had been 'scarred psychologically' by the sexual assault but freed Josh Sweet after serving just two months on remand.
A burglar who broke into a young teacher's home and sexually assaulted her as she lay in bed has been freed by a judge who handed him a community sentence.
The d... | Joshua Sweet was given a three-year community order after touching a young teacher's bottom and upper thigh against her will. The decision was slammed by victim advocacy groups who demanded justice, stating the 150-hour unpaid work order and being required to register as a sex offender wasn't punishment enough. |
66f39853ad2b437c8bdca86ae74bb35f | Western Sahara has welcomed Morocco's readmission to the African Union, 32 years after members refused to withdraw support for the territory's independence.
It was a "good opportunity" and "a chance to work together," a top Western Sahara official told the BBC.
Morocco controls two-thirds of Western Sahara and sees i... | Morocco joined the African Union after a referendum was promised over 30 years ago. The readmission was done in an effort to unite the continental body. |
66f39853ad2b437c8bdca86ae74bb35f | Western Sahara has welcomed Morocco's readmission to the African Union, 32 years after members refused to withdraw support for the territory's independence.
It was a "good opportunity" and "a chance to work together," a top Western Sahara official told the BBC.
Morocco controls two-thirds of Western Sahara and sees i... | Western Sahara welcomes Morocco back into the African Union. Morocco sees Western Sahara not as an independent nation, but rather as a part of its territory. Top Western Sahara officials said it was a chance to work together. Morocco looks to explore Economic interests in Africa with its new membership. |
66f39853ad2b437c8bdca86ae74bb35f | Western Sahara has welcomed Morocco's readmission to the African Union, 32 years after members refused to withdraw support for the territory's independence.
It was a "good opportunity" and "a chance to work together," a top Western Sahara official told the BBC.
Morocco controls two-thirds of Western Sahara and sees i... | After 32 years, Morrocco has been accepted back into the African Union. Although there is no clear resolution yet, this is a step towards finally settling the dispute over the Western Sahara, which both Morrocco and Africa claim. |
c49141df06f643f38cc7ea59635592bb | The shooting of African-American, father-of-four Walter Scott by a white cop has provoked a torrent of anger and grief from celebrities on social media.
Mr Scott, 50, was gunned down by Officer Michael Slager on Saturday morning in Charleston, South Carolina, when he ran from the cop.
Pop star and member of Destiny's... | Charleston police officer, Michael Slager, was charged with the murder of African-American man Walter Scott on Wednesday. Celebrities have shared an outpouring on social media, as the situation which led to Scott's death appears to have been another event of police brutality. South Carolina Senator Tim Scott added that... |
c49141df06f643f38cc7ea59635592bb | The shooting of African-American, father-of-four Walter Scott by a white cop has provoked a torrent of anger and grief from celebrities on social media.
Mr Scott, 50, was gunned down by Officer Michael Slager on Saturday morning in Charleston, South Carolina, when he ran from the cop.
Pop star and member of Destiny's... | The shooting of Walter Scott has triggered a wave of anger and grief among celebrities on social media. Mr. Scott, an African-American was shot by a white officer, Michael Slagger. A video emerged shows that Mr. Scott was shot eight times at a distance with his back turned. Now, Slagger faces a murder charge. |
c49141df06f643f38cc7ea59635592bb | The shooting of African-American, father-of-four Walter Scott by a white cop has provoked a torrent of anger and grief from celebrities on social media.
Mr Scott, 50, was gunned down by Officer Michael Slager on Saturday morning in Charleston, South Carolina, when he ran from the cop.
Pop star and member of Destiny's... | A white officer has been charged with murder after fatally shooting an unarmed African American man. He originally claimed self-defense, but a video shows him shooting the man in the back from a distance. Celebrities and public figures take to social media to share both their condolences and outrage. |
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