Wednesday, 24 August 2011

The First Post

The First Post

Qatari special forces led Libyan attack on compound

Arab emirate emerges as major backer of new Libya as world awaits Gaddafi's final showdown

Libya: Cameron teaches the generals a lesson

Crispin Black: Whatever happens next, the PM is vindicated – but let’s hope he doesn’t make a habit of it



Diallo’s ‘dramatic’ rape lie doomed case against DSK

Nafissatou Diallo's lie about being gang-raped in Guinea was more serious than previously thought

Jacqui Smith used convicts to paint her home

Prisoners on 'resettlement to work' programme sent to decorate former home secretary's house

Ten things you need to know today

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

Libya: battle for Tripoli

In pictures: Libyan rebels have all but taken Tripoli, but it’s not over yet

Tunnel network could help Gaddafi evade capture

The Colonel may be hiding in an old network of tunnels which spread throughout Libya

Afghanistan Medevac helicopter whips up dust storm

Picture of the Day: US soldiers protect their faces from dust whipped up by rotor wash from a Medevac helicopter