Thursday, 16 December 2010

The First Post

The First Post

Ten things you need to know today

Thursday: The First Post's super-quick catch-up on the main news talking points

Israel-Palestine conflict: peace in Obama’s time?

Alexander Cockburn: There are two scenarios that could bring a just peace in 2011. They are both long shots...

Massive increase in TB in London to be revealed

Insanitary conditions and overcrowding in East End are to blame for return of the Dickensian disease

Liz Hurley, the vicar and the missing £1,000

Separated actress never never paid money she pledged to church where she married Arun Nayar

Footballer suicide after fiancee’s fling with Terry

Rushden & Diamonds goalie hanged himself after his partner left him over affair with Paul Terry

CPS, not Swedes, behind Julian Assange bail appeal

As WikiLeaks man returns to court, Swedes say: 'We have no view on bail'

Cold snap could push retailers into the red

Business Digest: Return of wintry weather could see revenues tumble

Golden Globe nominee Firth tipped for Oscar

British actor Colin Firth is the bookies’ favourite for best actor after his Golden Globe nomination