Thursday, 12 May 2011

The First Post 


Hairy-chested liberals cheer ballsy Obama

Alexander Cockburn: It’s wondrous what two bullets to the head of an unarmed man will do for a president

MPs want to quiz Blatter over Fifa corruption

Commons committee to request Blatter’s testimony on corruption scandal, as FA and EU voice concern





Ten things you need to know today

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

Cannes: the red carpet

In pictures: Woody Allen was one of the many stars at the film festival's opening last night

One year on - how long can the coalition survive?

Clegg and Cameron have pledged more ‘businesslike’ relationship as the strain of government shows

Buy Princess Beatrice's hat - and help Unicef

Comical fascinator from royal wedding to be auctioned on eBay in aid of charity

Journalist tells of arrest in Syrian city of Homs

Martin Fletcher describes secret basement prison cell full of young men - and coffee with 'The General'

Football scandal: the FIFA officials facing corruption allegations

In pictures: Jack Warner and Issa Hayatou among those at top of FIFA accused of corruption and bribery

Mississippi floods

In pictures: Heavy rain has caused flooding across six US states