UK: High court makes "historic" terrorism evidence ruling: London's High Court ruled against the British government on Tuesday over the use of secret evidence to deny terrorism suspects bail in what campaigners called an "historic" judgement. UK: Criminal checks for all sixth formers: Every teenager is likely to face a criminal record check under plans for all young people to take part in compulsory community service. Gold strikes record high above $1,217 an ounce: Gold struck a record price above 1,217 dollars on Wednesday as the US currency weakened, cementing the precious metal's surge over the past year as nervy investors seek safe-haven investments. US food charities overwhelmed by demand: Between summer 2008 and summer 2009, demand for food assistance increased by over 30 percent nationally. Ninety-nine percent of participating charities reported an increase in demand and 92 percent witnessed an increase of newly unemployed workers seeking assistance.
Thursday, 3 December 2009
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