The Tanzania High commissioner H.E mwanaidi sinare [middle] with other guests
Ethiopia Dancers entertained the guestsThe Daily Telegraph
COVER STORY: 'Middle classes made to pay under government plans'
Yesterday's speech by the Queen reflected the Conservatives' concession to the Lib Dem tax plan that will leave the middle classes heavily taxed, particularly those with second- or buy-to-let homes. (Link)
'Red Cross gives first-aid training to Taliban fighters' the ICRC, who has always remained neutral in political conflicts, has given first-aid training to 70 Taliban fighters in Afghanistan. (Link)
'US orders escalation in secret operations in the Middle East' A classified order, approved last September, in addition to containing a possible contingency plan for military operations against Iran, includes plans for intelligence gathering and establishing relationships with 'dissident groups'. (Link)
'New York community panel approves plan for mosque at Ground Zero' A panel of New Yorkers has voted 29-1 to support the building of a mosque at the contentious Ground Zero site, claiming that it is 'a seed of peace' and a place for the 'moderate Muslim voice' which has often been 'squashed' in America. (Link)
The Guardian
COVER STORY: 'Lib Dem ministers push for 2011 poll on voting reform'Party wants a referendum on AV next May, but Tory hostility to reform could disrupt the coalition. (link)
'Red Cross trains the Taliban in first aid for the battlefield' p.1
The Red Cross in southern Afghanistan has been giving medical equipment to insurgent fighters and teaching them basic first aid. A leading figure in Kandahar's local government said the Taliban "did not deserve to be treated like humans". (link)
'Judge puts a stop to deportations with no warning' p.5
A high court judge has ordered the Home Office to halt the deportation of foreign nationals with almost no warning after a legal challenge argued the process denies people access to justice before they are removed. (link)
'BNP teacher cleared of racial intolerance' p.13A disciplinary panel said it was 'troubled' by the postings but was not satisfied that his 'intemperate' views suggested intolerance. (link)
'Gaza aid flotilla to test Israel's blockade' p.17
Eight boats carrying thousands of tonnes of building materials, medical equipment and other aid are preparing to sail to Gaza in the next view days, setting the scene for a confrontation with Israel which has vowed to prevent the ships breaking the blockade on Palestinian territory. (link)
'Thieves in Iraq kill 15 in mass raid' p.17
15 people have been killed after masked men armed with grenades and rifles open fired in a mass raid on a busy jewellery market in Baghdad yesterday. (link)
'Tehran frees film director on bail' p.17
Jafar Panahi, the Iranian filmmaker was freed yesterday as the authorities warned they would crack down on illegal protests on the anniversary of last year's disputed presidential election. (link)The Times
COVER STORY: 'EU sets toughest targets to fight global warming'
Europe will introduce a surprise new plan today to combat global warming, committing Britain and the rest of the EU to the most ambitious targets in the world. The plan proposes a massive increase in the target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions in this decade. (Link)
'Somali pirates go on trial in the Netherlands' The first trial of Somali pirates to be held in Europe opened yesterday morning when five suspects entered the dock smiling at their lawyers and watched by a heavy police presence. (link)
'BNP teacher cleared of racial and religious intolerance'
A prominent member of the British National Party who described some immigrants as “savage animals” and “filth” while working as a technology teacher has been cleared of racial and religious intolerance. (link)
The Independent
COVER STORY: 'Inside Parliament - Outside Parliament.' A pledge to safeguard the right to protest as part of the "new politics" promised by the coalition Government will be undermined today as a legal challenge begins to remove peace protesters camping outside Parliament. (link)
'BNP teacher cleared of racial intolerance'
A teacher and member of the British National Party who described some immigrants as "savage animals" in a website posting from a school laptop was cleared of racial and religious intolerance yesterday. (link)
'US to launch covert strikes on terror targets' The US has authorised a sweeping expansion of covert military operations in the Middle East and Africa, aimed at destroying terrorist networks in the region, and preparing the ground ahead of any presidential decision to attack Iran. (link)
'Iranian film director freed on bail after hunger strike' Iran released an internationally renowned filmmaker and opposition supporter on bail yesterday after more than two months in custody, state television reported. (link)
'They're all against the war now' Opinion piece from Mark Steel on the way that Labour leadership candidates have distanced themselves from the Iraq war. (link)
Al Jazeera
COVER STORY 'North Korea cuts ties with South'
North Korea has severed key communication links with South Korea after vowing to cut all ties with its neighbour in response to the South's tightening of sanctions against Pyongyang over the deadly torpedoing of one of its warships. (Link)
'EU monitor slams Ethiopia polls'
The European Union's chief election observer in Ethiopia has said that last weekend's poll was conducted on an "uneven playing field" that favoured the party of the prime minister. (Link)
'Iraqi Airways flies into Kuwait row'
Iraqi Airways has dropped flights to some European destinations amid an intensifying row with Kuwait over war reparations that could see the airline dissolve. (Link)
'Air raid kills Yemeni mediator'
A botched air raid has killed a provincial official in Yemen, and tribesmen have blown up an oil pipeline in retaliation, according to local press reports and the Reuters news agency. (Link)
'Court upholds Jamaat head's release'
Despite appeals, Pakistan's High Court has agreed to release a man associated with the organisation behind the Mumbai terror attacks. (Link)
'Family seeks to declare Mladic dead'
Family of Serb military leader wanted for genocide is trying to have him declared dead, most likely in order to protect his whereabouts. (Link) The Daily Mail
COVER STORY: 'Mothers over 40 in record baby boom'
The number of women who give birth in their forties has trebled. (Link)
The Sun
COVER STORY: 'Cheryl divorces Ashley'
Cheryl and Ashley Cole have filed for divorce. (link)
The Daily Mirror
COVER STORY: 'I Fergive'
Prince Andrew reportedly forgives Sarah Ferguson over cash scandal. (link)
COVER STORY: 'Middle classes made to pay under government plans'
Yesterday's speech by the Queen reflected the Conservatives' concession to the Lib Dem tax plan that will leave the middle classes heavily taxed, particularly those with second- or buy-to-let homes. (Link)
'Red Cross gives first-aid training to Taliban fighters' the ICRC, who has always remained neutral in political conflicts, has given first-aid training to 70 Taliban fighters in Afghanistan. (Link)
'US orders escalation in secret operations in the Middle East' A classified order, approved last September, in addition to containing a possible contingency plan for military operations against Iran, includes plans for intelligence gathering and establishing relationships with 'dissident groups'. (Link)
'New York community panel approves plan for mosque at Ground Zero' A panel of New Yorkers has voted 29-1 to support the building of a mosque at the contentious Ground Zero site, claiming that it is 'a seed of peace' and a place for the 'moderate Muslim voice' which has often been 'squashed' in America. (Link)
The Guardian
COVER STORY: 'Lib Dem ministers push for 2011 poll on voting reform'Party wants a referendum on AV next May, but Tory hostility to reform could disrupt the coalition. (link)
'Red Cross trains the Taliban in first aid for the battlefield' p.1
The Red Cross in southern Afghanistan has been giving medical equipment to insurgent fighters and teaching them basic first aid. A leading figure in Kandahar's local government said the Taliban "did not deserve to be treated like humans". (link)
'Judge puts a stop to deportations with no warning' p.5
A high court judge has ordered the Home Office to halt the deportation of foreign nationals with almost no warning after a legal challenge argued the process denies people access to justice before they are removed. (link)
'BNP teacher cleared of racial intolerance' p.13A disciplinary panel said it was 'troubled' by the postings but was not satisfied that his 'intemperate' views suggested intolerance. (link)
'Gaza aid flotilla to test Israel's blockade' p.17
Eight boats carrying thousands of tonnes of building materials, medical equipment and other aid are preparing to sail to Gaza in the next view days, setting the scene for a confrontation with Israel which has vowed to prevent the ships breaking the blockade on Palestinian territory. (link)
'Thieves in Iraq kill 15 in mass raid' p.17
15 people have been killed after masked men armed with grenades and rifles open fired in a mass raid on a busy jewellery market in Baghdad yesterday. (link)
'Tehran frees film director on bail' p.17
Jafar Panahi, the Iranian filmmaker was freed yesterday as the authorities warned they would crack down on illegal protests on the anniversary of last year's disputed presidential election. (link)The Times
COVER STORY: 'EU sets toughest targets to fight global warming'
Europe will introduce a surprise new plan today to combat global warming, committing Britain and the rest of the EU to the most ambitious targets in the world. The plan proposes a massive increase in the target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions in this decade. (Link)
'Somali pirates go on trial in the Netherlands' The first trial of Somali pirates to be held in Europe opened yesterday morning when five suspects entered the dock smiling at their lawyers and watched by a heavy police presence. (link)
'BNP teacher cleared of racial and religious intolerance'
A prominent member of the British National Party who described some immigrants as “savage animals” and “filth” while working as a technology teacher has been cleared of racial and religious intolerance. (link)
The Independent
COVER STORY: 'Inside Parliament - Outside Parliament.' A pledge to safeguard the right to protest as part of the "new politics" promised by the coalition Government will be undermined today as a legal challenge begins to remove peace protesters camping outside Parliament. (link)
'BNP teacher cleared of racial intolerance'
A teacher and member of the British National Party who described some immigrants as "savage animals" in a website posting from a school laptop was cleared of racial and religious intolerance yesterday. (link)
'US to launch covert strikes on terror targets' The US has authorised a sweeping expansion of covert military operations in the Middle East and Africa, aimed at destroying terrorist networks in the region, and preparing the ground ahead of any presidential decision to attack Iran. (link)
'Iranian film director freed on bail after hunger strike' Iran released an internationally renowned filmmaker and opposition supporter on bail yesterday after more than two months in custody, state television reported. (link)
'They're all against the war now' Opinion piece from Mark Steel on the way that Labour leadership candidates have distanced themselves from the Iraq war. (link)
Al Jazeera
COVER STORY 'North Korea cuts ties with South'
North Korea has severed key communication links with South Korea after vowing to cut all ties with its neighbour in response to the South's tightening of sanctions against Pyongyang over the deadly torpedoing of one of its warships. (Link)
'EU monitor slams Ethiopia polls'
The European Union's chief election observer in Ethiopia has said that last weekend's poll was conducted on an "uneven playing field" that favoured the party of the prime minister. (Link)
'Iraqi Airways flies into Kuwait row'
Iraqi Airways has dropped flights to some European destinations amid an intensifying row with Kuwait over war reparations that could see the airline dissolve. (Link)
'Air raid kills Yemeni mediator'
A botched air raid has killed a provincial official in Yemen, and tribesmen have blown up an oil pipeline in retaliation, according to local press reports and the Reuters news agency. (Link)
'Court upholds Jamaat head's release'
Despite appeals, Pakistan's High Court has agreed to release a man associated with the organisation behind the Mumbai terror attacks. (Link)
'Family seeks to declare Mladic dead'
Family of Serb military leader wanted for genocide is trying to have him declared dead, most likely in order to protect his whereabouts. (Link) The Daily Mail
COVER STORY: 'Mothers over 40 in record baby boom'
The number of women who give birth in their forties has trebled. (Link)
The Sun
COVER STORY: 'Cheryl divorces Ashley'
Cheryl and Ashley Cole have filed for divorce. (link)
The Daily Mirror
COVER STORY: 'I Fergive'
Prince Andrew reportedly forgives Sarah Ferguson over cash scandal. (link)
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