Monday, 12 September 2011

The First Post

The First Post

Can the Russians really bring peace to Syria?

With 3,000 Syrians dead, Russia plays peace broker - but don’t hold your breath for Assad to step down

9/11 Memorial opened

In pictures: Relatives and friends pay their respects at the new 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero



Ten things you need to know today

Monday: The First Post's super-quick catch-up on the main news talking points, available from 8am daily

Furious rant from Williams sours US Open final defeat

Serena calls umpire a ‘hater’ and ‘unattractive inside’ after losing a point - with video

Gandolfini to make comedy about randy Antarctic base

Drunkenness, insanity and serial adultery at America’s McMurdo research station to be topic for new series

9/11: when Tony Blair looked like a true leader

Crispin Black: 9/11 showed Blair to be a leader of men; the trouble was, he led them down the wrong path

Pippa seeks protection from ex-Guards officer

Kate gets official minders, but her family must make their own arrangements

Is it time Cameron showed Clegg who’s boss?

Talking point: Conservative MPs are revolting against what they see as too much Lib Dem influence on Coalition policy

Cable slams banks, Israeli embassy stormed, Fassbender wins in Venice

Pick of the news reports and comment from the Sunday newspapers