Wednesday, 26 October 2011

The First Post



Syria: the world watches as the brutality increases

Robert Fox: The use of violence against civilians is more glaring in Syria than in Libya - so why the inertia?


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David Cameron's seat at the EU table is all a myth

The Mole: The important talks are between the 17 eurozone states – when Dave will be shown the door


Hopes of a deal on eurozone crisis fade

Meeting of EU finance ministers cancelled as Germany and France wrangle over key issues

A letter apparently sent by Gaddafi while he was on the run begs Italian PM to halt Nato intervention


Meet the Anschlags – latest Russian spies to be caught

Were they really active spies – or a retired couple doing occasional favours for the Motherland?


Thailand floods - pictures

In pictures: Months of heavy monsoon rains have inundated the Thai capital


Tory rebels have done David Cameron real damage

Richard Ehrman: The vote was not just about Europe – it was about whether Tories still trust their leader


Buy the Assange T-shirts - or see WikiLeaks fold

Julian Assange says site has temporarily stopped publishing to fight 'oppressive' financial blockade and raise money