Friday, 10 September 2010

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Friday: The First Post's super-quick catch-up on the main news talking points, sponsored by Saab

Hacking scandal: Guardian threatens press freedom

Brendan O'Neill: Better a 'bad' press than one that is controlled by politicians, police and the Guardian

Clinton opens a new front in the Mexican drugs war

Did Hillary Clinton forget something? It's the US demand for drugs that got Mexico into this mess

Global warming 'bullshit', says Ryanair boss O'Leary

'Fucking ecowarriors and media' say 'climate change' because 'global warming' disproved

Minister hired private detectives to spy on aides

Jonathan Djanogly found out his Tory colleagues allegedly thought he was 'lazy' and 'dishonest'

Willow Smith will be a 'superstar' says Jay-Z

Video: US rapper signs Will Smith's daughter as first single 'Whip My Hair' causes frenzy on YouTube

Nokia appoints Microsoft man as new CEO

Business Digest: Change comes as Nokia fails to make headway in the tough smartphone market

RBS says Liverpool's finances are 'toxic'

RBS increases the pressure on Tom Hicks and George Gillett to get out before October

Labour MP calls Sky News's Burley 'a bit dim'

Video: Burley loses on-air spat with Chris Bryant over phone-hacking scandal

Coming soon: Russian spy Anna Chapman's website

The US spy ring member is cashing in on her fame - and is now the subject of a song contest