Monday, 1 August 2011

The First Post

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Ten things you need to know today

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

Syria: Ramadan massacre in Hama

President Bashar al-Assad sends tanks in to regain control of restive city

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Blair to stand trial for Iraq war? Don’t get too excited

Crispin Black: With Libya turning sour, Cameron is unlikely to agree to a trial over a misbegotten war

US debt deal: Tea Party may regret this victory

First reaction: As the US debt ceiling saga reaches its endgame, are there any political winners?

Winehouse ‘spent £1,200 on drugs’ the night she died

Drugs 'fixer' claims he arranged deal and will reportedly speak to police today

DSK: lover who attempted suicide asked to testify

Lawyers for hotel maid contact former lover of Strauss-Kahn – but she only seems to have kind words for him

Carla Bruni ‘to record’ with new ‘friend’ Pete Doherty

Pete Doherty and Carla Bruni have reportedly met several times and speak on the phone frequently