Wednesday, 14 September 2011


The First Post

The First Post


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

Why the Taliban’s show of strength will continue

Robert Fox: The Taliban want to show that Karzai's regime will be incapable of protecting the Afghan people


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Sickly Ed Miliband risks further anger from unions

The Mole: Poll shows half Labour supporters cannot see him as PM, while unions are hopping mad

Radio 4 listeners slam Sophie Dahl’s shed appeal

Why can't multimillionaire former supermodel save Roald Dahl's writing hut with her own money, they ask

What’s caught Beyonce’s attention at NY Fashion Week?

In pictures: Highlights from the shows, including front-row pictures and the new colour trend

Why Cameron got a chilly reception in Moscow

Talking Point: the Cold War might be over, but Britain should be wary of getting into bed with its old enemy

Indian actress banned over ‘affair’ with co-star

Karnataka film industry tries to blacklist Nikita Thukral for disrupting 'domestic harmony' of Darshan

Who will play Carrie in Sex and the City prequel?

Names linked to the role include Elizabeth Olson and Emma Roberts, with Blake Lively as young Samantha

Assault on Kabul

In pictures: Taliban militants mount a complex attack on the Afghan capital