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she has not performed for five years and after an absence from britain 's concert circuit for 12 an appearance by world leading violinist kyung wha chung was hotly anticipated . but her eagerly awaited return appeared to be overshadowed after the korean violinist , once a childhood star , lambasted the parents of a child who had coughed through part of her performance . after reaching the first break in her initial piece the violinist appeared to have become exasperated with a child among the many families at the royal festival hall coughing , and told them ` maybe bring her back when she 's older , ' according to several members of the audience . scroll down for video . korean violinist kyung wha chung appeared at the royal festival hall in london on tuesday - her first performance in the uk in 12 years - and told parents of a coughing child to bring her back when she 's older . she is pictured practicing at the royal festival hall before her first performance in 5 years after a finger injury . representatives for the soloist said the audience had an ` unusually ' high amount of families and the coughing had being going on for almost a minute after she briefly paused following the first of three movements as she performed mozart 's g major sonata . her reaction was met with mixed responses . violinist thomas gould said it was ` difficult to be charmed ' by the violinist after she upbraided the parents in what he described as a ` curious outburst . ' he wrote on twitter : ` the raised temperatures added an extra belligerence to her taut prokofiev . '<doc-sep>others feared the child may be discouraged from going to former concert performances following the very public put-down and branded wha chung as ` arrogant ' and ` childish ' . however some praised the violinist for speaking up about the difficulties performing to a noisy audience . ciaobimba posted on twitter : ` another evening where london showed its bad audience etiquette . respect @kyungwhachung for taking a stand . phenomenal concert and encores . ' adam kirklady wrote : ` brava madame for taking noisy audience to task between movements of mozart ! classy #respect #thanks ' wha chung , 66 , had not performed for five years after she suffered a finger injury and her appearance at the royal festival hall was widely anticipated by fans of her music who flocked to see her play mozart . the talented violinist was a young star , getting her big breakthrough in 1970 and playing the violin from six . ms wha chung performed at the royal festival hall on tuesday evening - returning to the very stage that signalled her breakthrough in 1970 . details of her appearance led to such excitement that posters advertised her performance with the slogan ` the legend returns . '<doc-sep>the talented musician , who was not available for comment today as she was on her way back to korea , had not appeared on the concert circuit for five years after she suffered a finger injury . she became recognised as a child prodigy , reportedly already playing violin with orchestras in korea from the age of nine . ms wha chung performed at the royal festival hall . a representative for the violinist said she had been pleased to see so many children and ` spent more than an hour greeting them and signing autographs ' after the performance . she said the violinist had spent more than 10 years supporting children 's music projects . the southbank centre , which runs the royal festival hall , said it had not received any complaints after the performance . a spokeswoman said : ` at this time of the year in particular , coughing is n't uncommon at events at any venue . southbank centre welcomes people of all ages including families and children and we offer a range of events , including classical music , specially designed with children in mind . ` we do n't discourage parents or carers who wish to bring young people to an evening event and we do where possible check that they are aware of the nature of the event . ` we are aware that kyung wha chung is also a keen supporter of young people experiencing classical music . '<doc-sep>by . ted thornhill for mailonline . and associated press . the united nations refugee agency says the civil war in syria has forced a record three million people out of the country , an increase of one million from almost exactly a year ago . with about one of every eight syrians fleeing across the border , and 6.5 million others displaced within the country 's borders , the geneva-based agency says over half of all those uprooted are children . u.n. high commissioner for refugees antonio guterres said in a statement friday that the syrian crisis has become ` the biggest humanitarian emergency of our era ' with almost half of all syrians forced to abandon their homes and flee for their lives since the conflict began in march 2011 . scroll down for video . a resident carries a wounded child injured by what activists claim was a car explosion in central douma , eastern al-ghouta , near damascus , in july . syria had a prewar population of 23 million . the islamic state group , meanwhile , is taking violence against civilians in syria ` to a new level , ' threatening the cross-border humanitarian aid operations recently approved by the security council , a top u.n. aid official said . the u.n. 's deputy humanitarian chief , kyung-wha kang , told the council that both the extremists and the al-qaeda-linked nusra front are advancing on border crossings with turkey ` and could hinder additional cross-border operations . '<doc-sep>the statement said that white card holders would have two months from the expiry of their cards on march 31 to surrender them to authorities , who would then assess their citizenship status under the country 's citizenship laws . the president 's office also said it would establish an advisory commission to look into the question of white cards , which it noted had `` been an issue among the public . '' in december , the united nations passed a resolution urging myanmar to give access to citizenship for the rohingya , many of whom are subject to extreme discrimination . following waves of deadly communal violence in 2012 , more than 100,000 people in myanmar 's impoverished rakhine state are trapped in squalid internment camps which they are forbidden to leave of their own volition -- officially for their own protection . when the u.n. 's assistant secretary-general for humanitarian affairs , kyung-wha kang , visited rakhine 's camps in june , she described witnessing `` a level of human suffering in idp camps that i have personally never seen before . '' buddhist nationalists have been accused of stoking much of the anti-rohingya sentiment , with a prominent monk recently calling a u.n. official a `` whore '' for her comments in defense of the minority . read more : top u.n. official slams monk over ` whore ' comments .<doc-sep>south korean executive power is largely concentrated in the president , so chung hong-won 's resignation appears to be symbolic . south korean prime minister chung hong-won bows during of a press conference in seoul yesterday where he announced his intent to resign over the sewol ferry sinking . presidential spokesman min kyung-wook said president park geun-hye . would accept the resignation , but did not say when mr chung would leave . office . mr chung 's . resignation comes amid rising indignation over claims by the victims ' relatives that the government did not do enough to rescue or protect . their loved ones . officials . have taken into custody all 15 people involved in navigating the ferry . the seven other surviving crew members were not arrested as they held . non-marine jobs such as chefs or stewards . the arrested crew members are accused of negligence and of failing to help passengers in need . captain . lee joon-seok initially told passengers to stay in their rooms and took . half an hour to issue an evacuation order , by which time the ship was . tilting too severely for many people to get out . after . his arrest he said that he withheld the evacuation order because . rescuers had yet to arrive and he feared for passengers ' safety in the . cold water .<doc-sep>-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- a south korean couple arrested for allowing their baby to starve to death had been raising an online child , state media reported citing police sources . the couple , residents of a seoul suburb , allegedly neglected their prematurely born three-month-old daughter , feeding her just once a day in between 12-hour stretches at a neighborhood internet cafe , the official yonhap news agency reported . police said the couple had become obsessed with raising a virtual girl character called `` anima '' in `` prius online '' , a popular role-playing game in south korea . `` the couple seemed to have lost their will to live a normal life , because they did n't have jobs and gave birth to a premature baby , '' said chung jin-won , a police officer . `` they indulged themselves in the online game of raising a virtual character so as to escape from reality , which led to the death of their real baby . '' professor kwak dae-kyung of seoul 's dongguk university told the yonhap news agency that the couple appeared to have lost track of reality . `` online game addiction can blur the line between reality and the virtual world . it seems that taking care of their on-line game character erased any sense of guilt they may have had for neglecting their daughter . '' dae-kyung urged the government to prepare measures so that families and neighbors can contact local authorities or hospitals if anyone shows symptoms of online addiction . `` this kind of situation is not a problem that an individual can solve , '' he said .

<t> violinist kyung wha chung performed at royal festival hall , london . </t> <t> it was her first performance in 5 years and first return to uk in 12 years . </t> <t> but she became agitated after child started coughing during first piece . </t> <t> korean soloist told parents to bring child back ` when she 's older ' </t> <t> audience branded her ` arrogant ' while others praised her for taking a stand . </t> <t> musician 's representative said coughing going on for almost 1 minute . </t>

violinist kyung wha chung loses temper on stage over child who coughed<T>

the propaganda war between russia and ukraine took a turn for the bizarre after a busty crimean model was voted russia 's top natural beauty . maria zarring , who has a natural 34k bust , was born in the crimea , the ukrainian region now run by the ethnically russian population . but ukranian commentators have accused russia of choosing the 28-year-old only because they wanted to humiliate ukraine , and they are insisting that her breasts are not natural . scroll down for video . bust-up : the propaganda war between russia and ukraine took a turn for the bizarre after busty crimean model maria zarring was voted russia 's top natural beauty . ukranian commentators have accused russia of choosing the 28-year-old only because they wanted to humiliate ukraine , and they are insisting that her breasts are not natural . kiev beauty expert oksana melnyk said : ` they have only chosen her to rub our noses in it . ' she added : ` moscow is laughing at the ukraine by claiming one of our own success stories for their own . but in fact she is not even a real woman . ' but model maria says she wants no part of the furore . she said : ' i am not interested in politics . ' ' i am proud of my boobs , i am proud of my body , i am proud of my title and i am proud of my homeland . ' model maria says she wants no part of the furore . she said : ' i am not interested in politics ' maria - who now lives in moscow - used to have an office job in marketing but gave it up in 2011 when she won a tv wet t-shirt contest .<doc-sep>today russian deputy foreign minister grigory karasin said on monday that newly elected leaders in eastern ukrainian separatist regions have a ` mandate ' to negotiate with kiev , interfax news agency reported . ` the elected representatives of donetsk and luhansk regions obtained a mandate to hold negotiations with central ukrainian authorities to solve problems ... via a political dialogue , ' he said . interfax reported him as echoing a statement from the foreign ministry that russia will ` respect the will of the people of south-east ukraine ' . alexander zakharchenko . russia has backed a contentious election held by separatists in eastern ukraine , setting the stage for renewed diplomatic tensions with the west . the foreign ministry said today that the vote in donetsk and luhansk gave elected representatives the authority to restore stability in regions unsettled by an armed separatist insurgency . plans for yesterday 's vote had been sharply criticised by the european union and the us , which said it violated ukrainian law and undermined a september ceasefire deal . in the vote , residents in donetsk and luhansk were choosing legislators and executives . vote results unveiled today showed alexander zakharchenko , the rebel leader in donetsk , claiming an easy victory . despite the ceasefire agreement , fighting rages daily between government troops and rebel forces in the donetsk and luhansk regions . the head of the rebel election body in donetsk , roman lyagin , said inescapable conclusions needed to be drawn from sunday 's polls . ` kiev has to come to terms with the idea that donbass is not part of ukraine , ' he said . `` whether they will recognize the result of our vote or not is kiev 's problem . '<doc-sep>a plus-sized model curious about global perception of beauty decided to give her photograph to 21 different editors around the world to see how they would use photoshop to ` perfect her . ' colombian-american maria southard ospina told the various editors to ` fix ' a woman of her size while upholding the ideals of beauty in their country . ospina was surprised to discover that in today 's weight conscious world , just three out of 21 editors made her appear noticeably thinner . scroll down for video . usa : the usa gave her a longer and thinner face and also gave her darker , straighter hair . the original : colombian-american maria southard ospina told the various editors to ` fix ' a woman of her size using this original photograph while upholding the ideals of beauty in their country . ukraine : ukraine altered ospina 's body weight the most out of all the countries and gave her a noticeably more slender frame and also thinned out her face . mexico : mexico also slimmed down the photograph but left some of the fullness in her face while also giving her rosier cheeks and dressing her in a pink corset top . latvia : the latvian editor slimmed down ospina 's figure and also gave her a more angular face shape . in her blog entry on bustle.com , ospina talks about how ukraine , mexico , and latvia were the only three countries to drastically alter her weight . editors from india and sri lanka tried to make her appear softer and take away part of her self-described ` double-chin . ' ' i must admit that when embarking on this experiment , i pretty much assumed that the majority of the editors would quite drastically change my bone structure and weight , ' wrote ospina . one editor from iceland refused to photoshop her image at all because they did n't believe in digitally altering photographs . ' i do n't believe in re-touching a person 's natural beauty , ' said the editor .<doc-sep>moscow has claimed far-right protesters were behind the shootings in an effort to stir up anger against yanukovych . gas price hike . meanwhile , the head of russia 's top natural gas producer , gazprom , said it would further increase the gas price for ukraine to $ 485 per 1,000 cubic meters as of april , itar-tass quoted him as saying . gazprom chief executive alexei miller said the price would increase during a meeting with russian prime minister dmitry medvedev , who urged ukraine to pay off its gas debts . the increase came two days after gazprom announced a 44 % hike in the gas price for ukraine , starting april 1 , to $ 385.50 per 1,000 cubic meters due to the unpaid bills . ukraine also owes $ 2.2 billion in unpaid natural gas bills , miller said during his meeting with medvedev , according to a statement issued by the prime minister 's office . `` hopefully , in the near future , ukraine will start repaying its debts and will finance its ongoing supplies ; however , we see that the situation is not improving , and is only getting worse , '' miller is quoted as saying . europe and the united states are working together to reduce ukraine 's reliance on russian energy by developing alternative sources of natural gas , u.s. secretary of state john kerry said this week . nasa to end most activities with russia .<doc-sep>despite european championship elimination , a new list of cities with the most beautiful women in the world reveals men in russia and ukraine still have plenty to cheer about . after wayne rooney 's winner for england last night , people in the ukrainian capital kiev will be happily looking to each other for consolation . travelers digest 's top ten cities with the most beautiful woman says kiev is ` without a doubt , home to the world 's most beautiful women ' . stunner : ukrainian born actress mila kunis who starred in hollywood film forgetting sarah marshall comes from the country whose capital city kiev was named as having the world 's best looking women . eastern beauty : karina zhyronkina , the 21-year-old ukrainian student , -lrb- left -rrb- who . was crowned miss ukraine 2012 in kiev this year comes from a city with . the worlds most beautiful women as does stogniy olena -lrb- right -rrb- a student from kiev , crowned miss ukraine in kiev in 2002 . lookers : ukrainian fans at euro 2012 were likely to be better looking than most , especially if from kiev , according to a new list of the top ten cities with the most beautiful women . in praising its population the online magazine notes : ' a visit to kiev is truly awe-inducing and it 's almost hard to believe that women this beautiful even exist . ` and for anyone who thinks that beautiful women must be vapid as well , ukrainian women are ready to disprove that theory . ` the women in the country are well educated and always ready to talk about literature or philosophy . ' russia 's team was also knocked out in the group stage to the greek team , who are renown for winning ugly on the pitch . close call : stockholm born actress malin akerman -lrb- right -rrb- comes from the city named as having the second best looking women in the world , while swedish football fans proved pretty as a picture at euro 2012 . but men in moscow were more likely . than most to have a beautiful shoulder to cry on , with their city rated . as having the world 's sixth most attractive females .<doc-sep>u.s. officials say they are trying to find a way to deescalate the situation in ukraine rather than provoke a wider conflagration . but the situation would become a more complicated if russia moves troops beyond crimea into other parts of ukraine , risking an all-out war with kiev . some people are suggesting measures that include a military element but do n't go as far as direct confrontation . republican sen. lindsey graham of south carolina called for the revival of plans for a nato missile defense shield in poland that russia had strongly opposed . what is russia 's interest in ukraine ? what are the wider effects of the crisis ? the standoff has had a significant effect in global markets , pushing up the price of oil . russia is a key exporter of oil and natural gas . but experts say the world 's need for russian energy supplies -- and russia 's need for the revenue generated -- should ensure the taps stay open throughout the crisis . concerns over moscow 's involvement in ukraine has hurt russia 's currency , the ruble , as well as its stock markets . the share prices of international companies that are heavily invested in russia have also suffered . ukraine , meanwhile , is one of the world 's top exporters of corn and wheat , whose prices could rise on concern those exports could come to a halt .

<t> maria zarring , who has a natural 34k bust , was born in the crimea . </t> <t> commentators have accused russia of choosing her to humiliate ukraine . </t> <t> but maria , who is ` proud ' of breasts , said : ` i 'm not interested in politics ' </t>

ukraine 's maria zarring with 34k breasts named russia 's top ` natural beauty '<T>

worried : british business secretary vince cable , has warned of the dire consequences should the euro collapse . europe could be plunged into war if the euro collapses , vince cable warned last night . the business secretary said the consequences would be ` incalculable ' for europe and ` awful ' for the uk but cautioned that there was ` no automatic guarantee ' that europe would not disintegrate into conflict .<doc-sep>mr cable spoke out just two days after the european union was handed the nobel peace prize , an award that provoked widespread ridicule at a time when tensions over the single currency have led to violence and civil unrest across europe . mr cable told an audience at the cheltenham literary festival : ' i think we need to take stock that if the eurozone were to unravel in a way that destroyed the european project - and there is a risk that could happen - the consequences would be absolutely incalculable .<doc-sep>` we tend to forget , until we were reminded last week of that nobel prize , the european project was constructed in order to rescue europe from extreme nationalism and conflict . there is no automatic guarantee that wo n't return . ' the business secretary described the euro as ` very valuable ' and said the uk would ` be heard very loudly if it does unravel ' . he added : ` my sense is that the germans in particular realise how much is at stake . a series of sensible measures have been taken in recent months .<doc-sep>' i think deep down there is enough common sense and a sense of survival to prevent this getting out of control . if it does , i 'm afraid the consequences for us will be awful . ' flying high : the european union has recently been awarded the nobel peace prize - yet more pressing is the need to stabilise the euro .<doc-sep>the interview was conducted by jens peter paul in 2002 when the deutsche mark was subsituted by the euro . kohl said he adopted the euro as an 'em blem ' of the european project which he believed prevented war on the continent . ` if a chancellor is trying to push something through , he must be a man of power . and if he 's smart , he knows when the time is ripe . in one case -- the euro -- i was like a dictator ... the euro is a synonym for europe . europe , for the first time , has no more war , ' he went on . what he did not address in his interview were the lies he and his ministers told to get the common currency in place across europe - a decision now seen to have fatal consequences as the continent thrashes around in the sixth year of a financial crisis without end . friends in europe : the then-west german chancellor helmut kohl pictured in 1989 with the then british prime minister margaret thatcher , who died yesterday .<doc-sep>ministers are considering draconian plans to prevent a flood of money and people heading to britain from europe if the ailing single currency collapses . experts fear that the collapse of the euro would lead to the widespread movement of both people and money -- with potentially damaging consequences for britain if left unchecked . the treasury has drawn up contingency plans to prevent investors shifting huge sums of cash from the eurozone to britain -- amid fears it could lead to a surge in the value of the pound . the treasury has drawn up contingency plans to prevent investors shifting huge sums of cash from the eurozone to britain . and it emerged yesterday that britain 's borders could also be temporarily sealed against economic refugees from europe if the collapse of the euro sparks widespread civil unrest on the continent . the foreign office is also working on contingency plans for the emergency evacuation of thousands of british expats and holidaymakers from stricken countries . officials insist the plans are being . drawn up as a precaution -- and do not indicate that the government . believes the collapse of the single currency is imminent . despite repeated attempts by eurozone . countries to prop up the single currency , many experts believe the . 17-member currency can not survive the coming year intact . british . officials believe that one or more countries , such as greece and . portugal , could be forced to drop out of the single currency in order to . tackle the dire problems in their own economies . ministers . fear the break-up of the euro could have a devastating effect on . britain , dashing hopes of a recovery and sending the economy back into . recession . anecdotal reports suggest some . wealthy investors and individuals from countries like greece are already . moving money to the uk and buying property in london . the . treasury , which has a central role in drawing up contingency plans for . the euro 's collapse , believes a break-up could send international . investors scrambling for a safe haven . the . transfer of huge sums of money to london could send sterling soaring -- . threatening to crush the fragile recovery in exports which is central to . the coalition 's plans to ` rebalance ' britain 's economy . earlier this year the swiss . government was forced to intervene after nervous investors transferred . cash there from the eurozone , sending the value of the swiss franc to . unsustainable levels . the swiss authorities moved to peg the currency to the euro . desperate banks have stashed record amounts of cash in the european central bank amid fears they could be hit by a eurozone breakup . institutions across europe ploughed 412billion euros into the deposit facility which is seen as a safe heaven during economic turmoil .<doc-sep>`` after the fall of the berlin wall , that part of the world was extremely unstable . it had had a kind of peace , but one built on oppression , and once that collapsed there were real fears of conflict . `` the eu was very important in ensuring peace and stability in the region -- it helped countries ' transition to democracy , and build economic prosperity . '' has it worked ? loughlin says the union has succeeded in its most basic aim . `` it is still a very important aspect of european unity that there has been no major war since world war ii . `` there have been smaller conflicts , in northern ireland and in the basque country , and of course there was the situation in the balkans , but in that case , the prospect of joining the eu has been a very powerful factor in preventing further wars . '' it has n't all been plain sailing though -- national differences persist , and many issues have caused divisions and debates between the member states , from the introduction of a single currency to the war in iraq . `` not all the tensions have gone away , '' said loughlin . `` not all the conflicts have been resolved . `` the old reflexes , the old fears persist . after the fall of the berlin wall , for example , -lsb- president francois -rsb- mitterand -lsb- of france -rsb- and -lsb- prime minister margaret -rsb- thatcher -lsb- of britain -rsb- were very nervous about the prospect of a united germany . '' however , the euro crisis has provided the union with its biggest challenge yet -- and it is one that is playing on national prejudices and resentments . `` the greeks are very upset that their whole character seems to be being called into question , that they are being portrayed as profligate , irresponsible . `` the old stereotypes are still there , and they tend to resurface at times of tension . the danger is that they can really affect the outcome of these situations , and there is just too much at stake here . '' how determined are europe 's current leaders to support unity at any cost ? in 2011 , france 's president nicolas sarkozy insisted that europe would never give up on the euro . speaking at the world economic forum in davos , switzerland , he said : `` we will never abandon the euro . never ! euro spells europe , the euro is europe . europe has meant 60 years of peace on our continent . we will never abandon that . `` to imagine that we might pull out of that is to ignore the fact that as people who have been at each others ' throats for centuries , we now have one wish , and that is lasting peace . '' however , by the end of last year , both france and germany -- the two driving forces behind the euro -- had admitted that in order to ensure the currency 's survival , greece may have to withdraw . can european unity survive the current crisis ? `` the eu was formed for three reasons : to prevent war , to bring political unity , and for economic integration . if the euro collapses -- and i suspect it wo n't -- all three of these dimensions would be at risk , '' said loughlin . `` at this stage i think the process is probably irreversible -- there is too much at stake to allow the whole thing to unravel -- if it did it would be worse than the u.s. subprime crisis . so many countries are locked in to the system ; even those who are n't eu members , like norway , have so much bound up in it . `` i suspect the eu will muddle through in the end -- but then who knows ? there have been so many surprises recently , and you never really know what is around the corner . ''<doc-sep>-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- one of the masterminds behind the euro says europe would have suffered a far worse fate if the single currency had never been created . the euro has struggled to shake the financial crisis which exploded four years ago but jim cloos , deputy director general at the general secretariat of the council of the european union , said the problem lay in member states ' adherence of rules . the continent , he told cnn , needs a `` stricter system to enforce discipline '' on the common currency 's 17 members . cloos ' comments come as the maastricht treaty -- the accord responsible for the euro -- prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary on november 1 . read more : lagarde warns against ` complacent ' europe . as one of the masterminds behind the treaty , cloos staunchly defends its basic principles . `` i think now we all agree that we need more economic coordination , '' he said , `` but it 's still very important . it has brought open borders . it has brought investment possibilities . it has brought a much bigger market . '' signed in the quaint dutch city of maastricht , the treaty came into force in 1993 and created the european union as a single body . read more : spain turning back the clock on siestas . since then the eu has more than doubled in size , including many countries in eastern europe -- formerly under the yoke of communism -- a fact that cloos believes is ignored .

<t> business secretary 's warning comes only days after the eu was awarded the nobel peace prize . </t> <t> cable describes the euro as ` very valuable ' </t>

europe could be plunged into war if the euro collapses , says cable as he warns of ` awful ' consequences<T>

tottenham head coach mauricio pochettino defended vlad chiriches after his mistake gifted besiktas a last-gasp leveller in the europa league . until the dying embers of the game , it had looked like spurs would win the group c encounter thanks to harry kane 's fine 20-yard strike in the first half . goalkeeper hugo lloris would have taken the majority of praise for the victory after a wonderful display , although he was eventually beaten by a nonchalant , late demba ba penalty . tottenham defender vlad chiriches capped a poor performance by giving away 89th minute spot-kick . chiriches is given a yellow card after conceding a late penalty for handling the ball in the penalty area . demba ba scored a last-gasp penalty to earn besiktas a point from their europa league tie with tottenham at white hart lane . the former chelsea striker demba ba slotted home his 89th-minute penalty at white hart lane to deny tottenham victory . chiriches capped a poor performance by giving away the 89th minute spot-kick with a foolish handball when trying to make amends for an initial air kick , although pochettino defended the romania international after the 1-1 draw . ` in football you always can make a mistake , ' the former argentina defender said . ` it was an unlucky action , a difficult action in this moment . ` he made one mistake after another mistake , but we need to accept it because this is football . ' i am very disappointed , i am angry , i am frustrated and all that you want to say , but it is 1-1 in the end . ` we conceded in the last minute , which is very disappointing , and maybe frustrating . it is hard to accept this . '<doc-sep>edgar davids was in attendance at white hart lane for tottenham 's europa league clash with besiktas . former chelsea and newcastle striker demba ba battles with tottenham defender vlad chiriches for possession of the ball . harry kane fires home from long range to give tottenham the lead in the 27th minute at white hart lane . harry kane runs away to celebrate his goal that gave tottenham the lead over besiktas in their europa league encounter . harry kane is congratulated by ben daves and roberto soldado after giving tottenham the lead . not willing to apportion the blame to chiriches , pochettino was equally reserved when offered the chance to single lloris out for praise . ` it is important to have a goalkeeper like him or michel vorm or brad friedel , ' the spurs head coach said . ` they have a lot of experience and they are top class . ` yes , he produced two or three big saves and i liked their goalkeeper because he produced two big saves too . it was 1-0 and if we scored the second goal , then we kill the game . ` when the game is open and they have the opportunity , they have the chance and we let them open the game , but it is okay . it is football and we need to accept that . ' besiktas counterpart slaven bilic was more forthcoming with praise for lloris after the match , calling the goalkeeper ` one of the best ' in the world after this display . besiktas ' olcay sahan attempts an ambitious , acrobatic volley at goal which flew just wide of the far post . tottenham manager mauricio pochettino and besiktas boss slaven bilic give their teams instructions from the touchline .<doc-sep>hugo lloris denies demba ba from point-blank range , one of his many crucial saves for tottenham . however , he saved his biggest compliments for his team after they fought back to secure a deserved draw at white hart lane . ` well , it was , even for the neutrals , a good game of football , ' the former everton and west ham defender said . ` like every coach when your team is participating in a good game , we are happy . if the result comes with that , you are more happy , of course , but at least you are happy because you made the spectators happy . ' i do n't want to sound big-headed but for every team that comes to white hart lane and takes a point , it is a good point . no matter what the team is , manchester united , besiktas , whatever - nobody is favourite here apart from tottenham . ` the only thing i am not happy with is the result because we dominated from the first minute . ` we were basically excellent apart from the chances that we created but did n't score and it was so frustrating to go in at half-time 1-0 down . ` we were so good that i told them ` do n't lose your head , just keep passing , keep passing , keep passing . it will come ' - and then it came . ' demba ba made no mistake with the penalty , coolly slotting past the helpless tottenham goalkeeper hugo lloris . demba ba celebrates in front of the jubilant besiktas supporters after securing a point for the turkish side . tottenham manager slaven bilic acknowledges the travelling support after the final whistle . tottenham goalkeeper hugo lloris and besiktas goalkeeper demba ba embrace after the final whistle .<doc-sep>kane may not have the finesse and sophistication of other individuals around him in the tottenham squad but his work-rate is exceptional and he has a goal knack . the goal knocked the turks out of their rhythm . the tempo dropped and spurs enjoyed more possession with kane looking for a second . zengin made a good block from a fierce strike on the angle and he was denied again by a fabulous save from the keeper , 20 minutes from time . besiktas ' olcay sahan attempts an ambitious , acrobatic volley at goal which flew just wide of the far post . tottenham manager mauricio pochettino and besiktas boss slaven bilic give their teams instructions from the touchline . hugo lloris denies demba ba from point-blank range , one of his many crucial saves for tottenham . the pick of lloris 's saves was one from close range to tip over from ba after a long pass from oguzhan ozyakup , but he was given no chance with the penalty . ba slid it into the corner after a stuttering run-up . group c is tight , with asteras tripolis of greece top after beating partizan belgrade , who are bottom , last night , with spurs and besiktas in between on two points . ` to concede that late is very disappointing , ' said kane . ` we wanted to win to take forward the momentum . we 've got to move on . we 've got another big game on sunday . ' tottenham defender vlad chiriches is given a yellow card after conceding a late penalty for handling the ball in the penalty area . vlad chiriches ' handball gave besiktas a late penalty at white hart lane , which demba ba converted . demba ba made no mistake with the penalty , coolly slotting past the helpless tottenham goalkeeper hugo lloris . demba ba celebrates in front of the jubilant besiktas supporters after securing a point for the turkish side . almost 3,000 besiktas supporters were in attendance at white hart lane for the europa league group stage fixture . tottenham manager slaven bilic acknowledges the travelling support after the final whistle . tottenham goalkeeper hugo lloris and besiktas goalkeeper demba ba embrace after the final whistle . video pochettino frustrated by late goal .<doc-sep>it was always going to take something out of the ordinary to beat hugo lloris in this kind of mood and it did -- an extraordinary piece of slapstick defending from vlad chiriches to concede a late penalty . like an accident trying to happen or a centre half with his shoelaces tied together , chiriches misjudged a long punt out of the sky and then turned and handled the ball inside the penalty area as he tried to recover from his initial slip . demba ba stepped up to convert from the spot and tottenham had to settle for a point . ` i do n't talk about vlad 's actions , ' said manager mauricio pochettino . ` it was unfortunate . in football you can always make a mistake . we need to accept that . but it was disappointing to concede the goal in the last minute . i am very disappointed , angry and frustrated . ' demba ba scored a last-gasp penalty to earn besiktas a point from their europa league tie with tottenham at white hart lane . the former chelsea striker demba ba slotted home his 89th-minute penalty at white hart lane to deny tottenham victory . besiktas supporter light flares in celebration of their team 's equalising goal at white hart lane . tottenham hotspur : lloris 7.5 , dier 7 , chiriches 5.5 , fazio 6 , davies 6 , stambouli 6 -lrb- dembele 65 , 6.5 -rrb- , paulinho 6 -lrb- lennon 60 , 6 -rrb- , bentaleb 6.5 , townsend 6.5 , soldado 6 -lrb- adebayor 79 -rrb- , kane 7.5 . subs not used : vorm , kaboul , lamela , naughton , dembele . goals : kane 27 . booked : fazio , davies , bentaleb , chiriches . besiktas : zengin 6 , kurtulus 5.5 , sivok 6 , franco 5.5 , ramon 6 , sosa 6.5 , tore 6.5 -lrb- koyunlu 82 -rrb- , kavlak 6 -lrb- ozyakup 65 , 6 -rrb- , hutchinson 6 , ba 7.5 , sahan 7.5 -lrb- pektemek 72 , 6 -rrb- . subs not used : gonen , koybasi , uysal , gulum . goals : ba -lrb- pen -rrb- 89 . booked : ba . referee : manuel grafe -lrb- germany -rrb- . ratings by jack gaughan at white hart lane . spurs have won only one of their last seven and although the draw was a fair result they seemed set to defy the negative spiral when harry kane fired them ahead and lloris set about protecting the lead with a series of stunning saves .<doc-sep>romania coach victor piturca has jumped to the defence of tottenham defender vlad chiriches in the wake of criticism from fans and the media following some poor performances for his club in recent weeks . the defender 's error gifted besiktas a last-gasp equaliser in a 1-1 europa league draw on thursday and the romanian was panned for a woeful performance against west bromwich albion in his last league appearance two weeks ago . ` well , he has made some mistakes but it 's normal to make mistakes and we should n't dramatise it , ' piturca told reporters on tuesday , four days ahead of an eagerly anticipated euro 2016 qualifier against neighbours hungary . vlad chiriches -lrb- second right , no 6 -rrb- protests after he gave away a penalty that led to besiktas ' equaliser . ` we should not put him against the wall . '<doc-sep>` he 's one of the best , he is complete , he 's brilliant , ' said besiktas boss slaven bilic about lloris , although the goalkeeper really ought to have been retrieving the ball from his net in the opening seconds after the first mistake of the night by chiriches , who gave the ball to jose sosa , who touched it to olcay sahan , darting in from the left . sahan nudged a pass towards ba but both he and federico fazio missed it as they wrestled each other to the ground and sahan picked it up on the other side but , with only lloris to beat , slid his effort wide . it was an incredible chance , the first of three for the winger , who gave eric dier all sorts of problems but could not conjure a finish . sahan was denied by lloris , just before half-time and went close with an acrobatic volley after the interval . more opportunities were never far away with chiriches and fazio at the back . chiriches is quick across the turf and fazio strong in the air , but they offer so much hope to strikers with their loose marking and casual distribution . ba crashed an effort into the woodwork in the first half after fazio failed to cut out a cross from the left . he required two attempts to get it under control before thumping a right-footer against the frame of the goal , where the post meets the bar . the former west ham , newcastle and chelsea striker left his mark on chiriches physically as well as psychologically with a stray arm across the face , forcing the spurs defender to spend most of the game with cotton-wool plugs in his nostrils . ba was booked for the foul . having started with such intent , besiktas were rocked by kane 's strike midway through the half . there was little sign of danger when nabil bentaleb rolled a short pass forward but the visitors switched off . demba ba , whose heat map is shown below , was a constant threat to tottenham 's defence - click here for match zone from white hart lane . demba ba , whose heat map is shown below , was a constant threat to tottenham 's defence - click here for match zone . edgar davids was in attendance at white hart lane for tottenham 's europa league clash with besiktas . former chelsea and newcastle striker demba ba battles with tottenham defender vlad chiriches for possession of the ball . harry kane fires home from long range to give tottenham the lead in the 27th minute at white hart lane . harry kane runs away to celebrate his goal that gave tottenham the lead over besiktas in their europa league encounter . harry kane is congratulated by ben daves and roberto soldado after giving tottenham the lead . kane took a couple of touches , moving right to left across the field , worked the ball on to his left foot and drove a low shot back across goalkeeper tolga zengin . what it lacked in ferocity it made up for with accuracy and crept inside the post . there may come a point soon when pochettino has to promote him to the first team -- the team he plays in the barclays premier league . kane has four goals despite having started only four games this season , all in europe . he has only appeared for 39 minutes in the league , where spurs have failed to win in their last four and face pochettino 's former club southampton on sunday .

<t> tottenham defender vlad chiriches capped a poor performance by giving away 89th minute spot-kick . </t> <t> demba ba scored 89th-minute penalty for besiktas to earn them a draw at white hart lane . </t> <t> harry kane had earlier given spurs the lead with a long-range strike into bottom corner . </t>

tottenham boss mauricio pochettino leaps to defence of vlad chiriches after his mistake hands besiktas a late equaliser<T>

chelsea are preparing for a sudden flurry of offers for petr cech amid fears he is losing his duel with thibaut courtois to be first-choice goalkeeper . jose mourinho has insisted he will not reveal before sunday who will start their opening game at burnley on monday night . neither has been given any indication but courtois appears confident of getting the nod after playing for 90 minutes in a friendly against real sociedad on tuesday . scroll down for videos ...<doc-sep>glove and war : petr cech could leave chelsea if he loses his starting spot . cech , the no. 1 since he arrived from rennes a decade ago , seems less certain and will have to consider his future if mourinho opts for the young belgian . both have two years left on their contracts . paris saint-germain and monaco are keen to lure cech back to france . real madrid are also interested and all three are ready to step up their pursuit . patriotic games : thibaut courtois has been warned he will lose his belgium place if he is not no 1 at chelsea .<doc-sep>meanwhile , courtois has been warned he must become first-choice goalkeeper at chelsea if he wants to continue as belgium no 1 . despite choosing courtois as belgium 's stopper for the world cup in brazil , national team coach marc wilmots has declared that the chelsea man is not assured of his place if he can not break into his club side . wilmots said : ` courtois will remain my no 1 . but i know he could end up on the bench at chelsea . ` in that case i will re-assess . '<doc-sep>will cech or courtois be in your fantasy league team ? click here to start picking your fantasy football team now ! there 's # 60,000 in prizes including # 1,000 up for grabs every week ... decisions decisions : jose mourinho will not reveal who starts until chelsea 's opening game against burnley . video chelsea our biggest danger - tueart .<doc-sep>jose mourinho admits that chelsea goalkeeper petr cech is not fully happy with his current role as blues no 2 . the keeper was dropped in place of thibaut courtois against burnley on monday and the belgian youngster looks set to retain his position for chelsea 's clash against leicester on saturday . discussing cech 's situation , mourinho said : ` he 's a top professional , working as always , he is a chelsea person . video scroll down to hear more from jose mourinho 's press conference . battle : petr cech jumps with thibaut courtois during chelsea 's training on friday . difficult : jose mourinho -lrb- right -rrb- understands that blues legend cech is not ` totally happy ' ' i do n't believe he 's totally happy , but that 's him . ` it 's hard because at the moment it 's one match a week . but in september there 's the capital one cup , champions league and premier league , there will be rotation so everyone feels better . ` petr 's behaviour is fantastic ' pick me : cech -lrb- left -rrb- has attracted interest from the likes of psg and monaco . the chelsea boss added that although keeping all of his players happy is a difficult task , it becomes much easier if the team are winning .<doc-sep>by . oliver todd . follow @@ oliver_todd . thibaut courtois has a battle on his hands for the no 1 spot at chelsea - and the belgian ` keeper wants to learn everything he can from his rival petr cech to make it in the premier league . the 22-year-old is back in training with his parent club after three years on loan with spanish champions atletico madrid and he admits it 's good to be back as he looks to achieve his ` dream ' of playing in england 's top tier . but while courtois has been lauded as the world 's best young ` keeper by jose mourinho he still has a tough fight on his hands from chelsea 's no 1 cech . video scroll down to watch thibaut courtois and petr cech in action between the sticks . new boy : thibaut courtois spoke out about learning from petr cech in his first interview as a chelsea player . top ` keeper : jose mourinho has already praised thibaut courtois as the world 's best young goalkeeper . top drawer : courtois had been impressed with the facilities at chelsea after talking to eden hazard about it .<doc-sep>thibaut courtois named his dream five-a-side team in a recent questions and answers session on twitter . the chelsea keeper decided to pick himself between the posts and picked two current blues players in his line-up . courtois also selected two former atletico madrid colleagues in a five-a-side consisting of the best players he has featured alongside . see the full thibaut courtois five-a-side team below . the chelsea number one thibaut courtois has been in impressive form for the blues this term . thibaut courtois . the goalkeeper had to pick himself in the team . the keeper has been in fine form this season and has managed to fight off competition from petr cech to be chelsea 's number one . the blues signed filipe luis in the summer for # 20m and has once again linked up with courtois . filipe luis . courtois played alongside the brazilian left-back during his three seasons on loan at atletico madrid . they won the europa league and la liga together when they were played together in spain and now both feature in chelsea 's back four .<doc-sep>thibaut courtois expects to keep his place in the chelsea team for the capital one cup final but admits he has never been involved in a competitive penalty shoot-out . it adds another dimension to a familiar selection dilemma for jose mourinho , who could opt for petr cech at wembley , the hero of the 2012 champions league final when he saved three bayern munich penalties . the chelsea manager could even send on cech as a penalty expert if sunday 's final against tottenham is heading for spot-kicks , as his mentor louis van gaal did with holland keeper tim krul in the world cup . thibaut courtois is expecting to keep his place in the chelsea goal for the capital one cup final . the belgium keeper displaced long-serving keeper petr cech last summer after returning from atletico loan . 21.4 - petr cech 's penalty-saving percentage in the pl and europe -- six of 28 . courtois ' record is one in eight , 12.5 % . ` we will be prepared if it 's going to penalties , ' said courtois . ` we all work with the goalkeeper coach and do our thing in practice . i 've only been in one shoot-out , in a friendly tournament with atletico madrid . ' courtois arrived in london last year after spending three years on loan at atletico and has become chelsea 's first-choice goalkeeper , starting 28 games this season to cech 's 12 . mourinho , however , keeps them guessing . cech was a surprise starter against everton in the barclays premier league two weeks ago . he produced a splendid display but was back on the bench for the next game , away at paris saint-germain in the champions league . he has not conceded a goal in the premier league since march when he was beaten by a john terry own goal . coutois smashes the crossbar in frustration after conceding an equaliser to burnley last saturday . courtois , who has been in superb form this season , tips an effort over the bar in last week 's clash against psg . ` the manager makes up his mind the day before but we find out on the day of the game when he puts the team on the board , ' said courtois . ` i always said i came here to play . it 's the manager 's decision , but if you come back from loan , obviously you want to play as much as possible . otherwise it 's better to keep being on loan . ` i think petr and i have both done well . we 've helped the team every time we could . ' the belgian was in goal when chelsea conceded five at white hart lane on new year 's day and was left out of the next three games , before returning to play in both legs of the capital one cup semi-final against liverpool .

<t> petr cech and thibaut courtois are vying for the no 1 jersey at chelsea . </t> <t> veteran cech is likely to leave if he is jose mourinho 's second choice . </t> <t> real madrid , monaco and psg are interested in the czech international . </t> <t> courtois has been warned his belgium place is at risk if he is not a starter . </t>

chelsea braced for petr cech bids from real madrid , psg and monaco if blues keeper loses his starting spot to thibaut courtois<T>

prince harry was reunited with his ex-girlfriend chelsy davy during a charity carol concert in london last night . chelsy , who remains a close friend of prince harry , was pretty in a red jumper as she arrived for the service at st luke 's church in chelsea . there , she heard both harry and william pay heartfelt tribute to their friend henry van straubenzee , who was killed in a car crash in 2002 aged just 18 years old . scroll down for video . sombre : miss davy , who was also a friend of mr van straubenzee , arrives for the service . good humoured : prince harry chats with a friend outside st luke 's parish church in chelsea . since his death , the foundation set up in his memory has raised enough money to support the education of more than 26,000 children in 39 schools across uganda . harry , who attended the ludgrove prep school in berkshire with mr van straubenzee , remembered his friend in an address made to an 800-strong congregation , which also included pippa middleton and ellie goulding .<doc-sep>after describing van straubenzee as ' a polzeath surfing legend and ladies ' man with whom we shared so many special memories ' , to much laughter , harry continued : . ` i 'm sure you understand when i say most of those memories are not suitable for public consumption , let alone in the house of god . ' the duke of cambridge struck a more sombre note , telling the congregation , who had gathered at st luke 's parish church in chelsea , that ` we are here , of course , to remember henry . ' tribute : harry said mr van straubenzee was a ` polzeath surfing legend and ladies ' man ' sombre : the duke of cambridge struck a more sombre note during his address . alone : the duke of cambridge was without his wife who chose to remain at home with prince george . ` he was a friend to many people here and a very special friend to us , who we share so many happy childhood memories with . ` henry would be amazed that his charity is giving so many children a chance in life . he certainly enjoyed his . '<doc-sep>the service , which also included readings by author santa montefiore and historian dan snow , was rounded off by a performance from goulding who sang have yourself a merry little christmas , at the request of prince harry . the surviving van straubenzee brothers remain close friends with the two princes , with both attending the 2013 wedding of thomas van straubenzee . chelsy davy , who met the brothers while in a relationship with prince harry , is also a friend , as is prince william 's sister-in-law , pippa middleton . cigarette break : miss davy was spotted having a crafty cigarette outside the church . toast : after the service , miss davy decamped to a nearby pub with a friend . entertainment : the two were seen enjoying a drink and a lengthy gossip . guests : the princes were joined by ellie goulding , who sang during the service , and tara palmer-tomkinson .<doc-sep>with his protection officer . the . prince and mr van straubenzee are childhood friends and attended . ludgrove school in berkshire and eton together . mr van straubenzee is . also a close friend of prince william and was one of his ushers at his . wedding . nicknamed ` van ' by his friends , the 28-year-old accompanied prince william on his first . official tour to new zealand in 2005 and is a regular guest at william . and kate 's anglesey home . both . princes are also close to tom 's parents , alex and claire van . straubenzee , who live at their family 's estate in grantham , . lincolnshire , and are patrons of a memorial fund dedicated to tom 's . brother henry , who was killed in a car crash in 2002 . old friends : thomas jokes around with william , harry and his then-girlfriend chelsy davy at the concert for diana at wembley stadium in 2007 . the fund raises money to help schoolchildren in uganda . the dutch-descended van straubenzees have a long history with the royal family and have served the british crown for at least 150 years . alex van straubenzee is a former officer in the royal green jackets , a regiment since merged into the rifles . william and harry socialise frequently with tom and his younger brother charlie . just weeks ago , prince harry attended a party for the van straubenzee memorial fund , and the friends regularly shoot together . clarence house has confirmed the mugging but said they could not comment on whether prince harry was speaking to mr van straubenzee at the time of the incident because the police investigation is ongoing . a spokesman for prince harry said : ` prince harry joined a friend at a police station in south london after his friend had reported a robbery . by the time prince harry arrived to be with his friend , the police investigation into the incident had already begun . ` the investigation is ongoing , so we can not comment further . ' wealthy battersea has become a crime hotspot for muggings , murders and drug-dealing . rich . residents have become targets of robberies , often committed by street . gangs in the area -- a stone 's throw across the thames from exclusive . chelsea . last month richard ward , 37 , died from massive head injuries after being set upon in an unprovoked gang attack . danger spot : the road where thomas van straubenzee was attacked . in . february , niall hall , a former aide to the queen mother , was carjacked . and kidnapped by a gang who stripped him naked and ran knives along his . body . mr hall , 49 , was forced to reveal his bank card pin numbers , and his valuable watch and cash were stolen . he . had to be treated for bleeding in the brain . four men recently went on . trial in connection with the attack . a fifth man has pleaded guilty . in . the same month , firefighter 's wife anna smith , 33 , suffered a severe . beating from thugs in the area after she fought to save a female . neighbour from being mugged . one of the most horrific crimes in battersea was the murder in 2002 of local estate agent tim robinson . dwaine williams was jailed for life after stabbing mr robinson , 25 , in front of his girlfriend to get his # 20,000 audi quattro . in . 2007 , drug addict elmi said elmi was jailed for three-and-a-half years . for setting his staffordshire bull terrier on people to steal their . mobiles and cash .<doc-sep>lincolnshire , and are patrons of a memorial fund dedicated to tom 's . brother henry , who was killed in a car crash in 2002 . old friends : thomas jokes around with william , harry and his girlfriend of the time chelsy davy at the concert for diana at wembley stadium in 2007 . the fund raises money to help schoolchildren in uganda . the dutch-descended van straubenzees have a long history with the royal family and have served the british crown for at least 150 years . alex van straubenzee is a former officer in the royal green jackets , a regiment since merged into the rifles . william and harry socialise frequently with tom and his younger brother charlie . just weeks ago , prince harry attended a party for the van straubenzee memorial fund , and the friends regularly shoot together . clarence house last night confirmed the mugging but said they could not comment on whether prince harry was speaking to mr van straubenzee at the time he was mugged because the police investigation is ongoing . a spokesman for prince harry said : ` prince harry joined a friend at a police station in south london after his friend had reported a robbery . by the time prince harry arrived to be with his friend , the police investigation into the incident had already begun . ` the investigation is ongoing , so we can not comment further . ' wealthy battersea has become a crime hotspot for muggings , murders and drug-dealing . rich residents have become targets of robberies , often committed by street gangs in the area -- a stone 's throw across the thames from exclusive chelsea . last month richard ward , 37 , died from massive head injuries after being set upon in an unprovoked gang attack . in february , niall hall , a former aide to the queen mother , was carjacked and kidnapped by a gang who stripped him naked and ran knives along his body . danger spot : the road where thomas van straubenzee was attacked . mr hall , 49 , was forced to reveal his bank card pin numbers , and his valuable watch and cash were stolen . he had to be treated for bleeding in the brain . four men recently went on trial in connection with the attack . a fifth man has pleaded guilty . in the same month , firefighter 's wife anna smith , 33 , suffered a severe beating from thugs in the area after she fought to save a female neighbour from being mugged . one of the most horrific crimes in battersea was the murder in 2002 of local estate agent tim robinson . dwaine williams was jailed for life after stabbing mr robinson , 25 , in front of his girlfriend to get his # 20,000 audi quattro . in 2007 , drug addict elmi said elmi was jailed for three-and-a-half years for setting his staffordshire bull terrier on people to steal their mobiles and cash .<doc-sep>by . deni kirkova . published : . 13:30 est , 21 june 2013 . | . updated : . 13:31 est , 21 june 2013 . bumping into an ex can be an awkward experience , but chelsy davy is clearly not worried about the inevitable incident tomorrow . the young zimbabwean , 27 , who dated prince harry for six years , is to be chief bridesmaid at a high profile society wedding tomorrow in northumberland ... . and harry will be there too . tom van straubenzee , 30 , is one of the prince 's oldest friends , and will marry the duke of northumberland 's second daughter , lady melissa percy , 26 , at alnwick castle . chelsy davy -lrb- r -rrb- and lady melissa percy -lrb- l -rrb- lark around at alnwick castle following a wedding rehearsal . and harry will be there himself with his current flame , cressida bonas , 24 , with whom he is apparently madly in love , alongside 500 invited guests .<doc-sep>chelsey davy 's revealing , figure-hugging outfit will most certainly have turned heads at the society wedding of lady melissa percy and thomas van straubenzee . and her appearance can even be compared to pippa middleton 's scene-stealing display at the nuptials of prince william and kate . prince harry 's ex , who was one of lady melissa 's bridesmaids , arrived at st michael 's church in northumberland wearing a very revealing , scoop-neck taupe-coloured full-length dress that perhaps gave away more than she bargained for . scroll down for video . looking good : chelsy davy , the ex of prince harry , wore a figure-hugging dress designed by bruce oldfield , that emphasised her fabulous figure . chelsy davy looked in good spirits as she attended the society wedding . the dress was designed by bruce oldfield with flowers she was pictured carrying by local florist caro dickinson , who has also decorated the church and castle . it brings a flashback to the wedding of william and kate , where it was the bride 's sister pippa who stole the show with a dress that emphasised her figure , and made her derrière world famous . and chelsy similarly showed off her fabulous figure in this outfit . helping hand : chelsy davy , along with a fellow bridesmaid , help keep the bride 's train under control outside st michael 's church .

<t> the two princes made a joint address remembering their friend . </t> <t> 800-strong congregation included pippa middleton and chelsy davy . </t> <t> henry van straubenzee was killed in a car accident aged 18 in 2002 . </t> <t> foundation set up in his name supports education in uganda . </t>

chelsy davy reunited with prince harry at henry van straubenzee memorial<T>

researchers saw that the more time people spend commuting to and from work the less likely they are to be satisfied with life -lrb- illustrated with stock image -rrb- . being crammed in a train carriage with other grumpy and sweaty workers or sitting in endless traffic jams to get to work is no one 's idea of fun . now researchers saw that the more time people spend commuting to and from work the less likely they are to be satisfied with life . long journey times were also unsurprisingly linked to an increased sense of time pressure , with less time spent on hobbies , including exercise . margo hilbrecht , a professor in applied health sciences at the university of waterloo in canada , said : ` we found that the longer it takes someone to get to work , the lower their satisfaction with life in general ' . professor hilbrecht , who is also associate director of research for the canadian index of wellbeing says that bad traffic and delays are not always to blame . the study , published in world leisure journal , analysed data from statistics canada to understand the links between commute time and well-being . the researchers found that on top of being linked to lower life satisfaction , long commute lengths are related to an increased sense of time pressure . ` some people may enjoy a commute , but overall , longer travel time is linked to feelings of time crunch , which can increase stress levels , ' professor hilbrecht said . lengthy commutes have already been linked to poor mental and physical health , including hypertension , obesity , low-energy and illness-related work absences . beyond bad traffic , the researchers found one other factor to be highly correlated with commuters ' life satisfaction - physical activity . lengthy commutes -lrb- illustrated -rrb- have already been linked to poor mental and physical health , including hypertension , obesity , low-energy and illness-related work absences .<doc-sep>an office filled with pot plants can boost workers ' happiness and productivity by 15 per cent , according to a study released in september . researchers studied the effects of greenery on staff 's perceptions of air quality , concentration , and workplace satisfaction , and monitored productivity levels over subsequent months in two large commercial offices in the uk and the netherlands . lead researcher marlon nieuwenhuis , from the school of psychology , said : ` our research suggests that investing in landscaping the office with plants will pay off through an increase in office workers quality of life and productivity . ' ` simply enriching a previously spartan space with plants served to increase productivity by 15 per cent - a figure that aligns closely with findings in previously conducted laboratory studies . ' ` we learned that commuters who had time for physical leisure had higher life satisfaction , ' she said . ` physical activity can mitigate commuting-related stress if workers can include it in their daily routines , but the obvious constraint is time scarcity . longer commutes mean less time for other activities , which leads to lower life satisfaction . ' other factors linked to higher life satisfaction among commuters include flexible work hours and a higher household income . according to the study , women reported higher levels of time pressure , as did those with a partner . professor hilbrecht hopes that the new findings will help contribute to the development of programmes and policies to support better health for workers . ` the message to employers is that encouraging flexible work hours or providing time for physical leisure can pay dividends in their employees ' satisfaction with life , ' she said . ` a long commute is detrimental to health . maybe it 's better to take a job that pays a little less money but is closer to home . if you have a choice , it 's worth looking at the impact of the commute on well-being . ' long journey times were also unsurprisingly found to be linked to an increased sense of time pressure , with less time spent on hobbies , including exercise . ' a long commute is detrimental to health , ' the leader of the study said . a nightmare commute including a traffic jam is illustrated with a stock picture .<doc-sep>mike kelly , director of the centre . for public health excellence at nice , said : ` as a nation , we are not . physically active enough and this can contribute to a wide range of . health problems . ` we want to encourage and enable people to walk and cycle more and weave these forms of travel into everyday life . ' the latest advice from the department of health states that adults . should do at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise five times a week . but according to the ministry 's own figures , only 29 per cent of women and 39 per cent of men do so . lack of exercise is strongly linked to obesity , which in turn causes . heart disease and strokes and has been linked to several types of . cancer . there is also evidence that exercise improves mental health and may stave off depression and even dementia . guidelines say going by foot or bicycle should become the norm for short journeys to work , school and the shops . it is not the first time that nice , which stands for the national . institute of health and clinical excellence , has been criticised for its . public health advice . in 2010 , it produced guidelines saying all five-year-olds should be taught about sex and contraception . later that year it urged schools to hold antenatal classes for teenage mothers . nice , which also decides which drugs should be used on the nhs , has been accused of banning life-extending cancer treatments . its lengthy decision-making process has led to some drugs being held up in the system for up to nine years .<doc-sep>-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- as a frequent traveler to germany , i ca n't help but compare it to the united states . at first , i admired its new architecture . then i became fascinated with how many different recycling bins line the streets . lately , i 've been marveling at the country 's work-life balance . germans work on average 35 hours per week by law . yet , germany has n't lost any edge as an industrial powerhouse . in fact , germany has remained europe 's biggest economy , even helping to keep the continent afloat during the global recession . -lrb- though lately , growth has been modest for germany as anxiety looms over europe ' drag economy . -rrb- . and let 's not forget the amazingly generous maternity-leave policies . when german babies are born , parents can take up to 14 months off of work while still making 65 % of their salary . concern for work-life balance does n't stop there . german labor minister andrea nahles is calling for an `` anti-stress regulation '' forbidding employers from contacting their employees after business hours . no emails . no phone calls . no text messages . talk about protecting people 's personal time . there 's good reason to be concerned about work-life balance . one-third of all heart disease cases are linked to stress , often from working too hard . a 2012 study showed that working lengthy hours increases current and future risks of depression . as npr reported this week , a health expert from the federation of german trade unions has sounded an alarm about the stress , burnout and reduced productivity that result from working too much .<doc-sep>` if i can get type 2 , anyone can . ' other conditions linked to stress . heart disease . studies have suggested that stress can increase the chance of heart disease and of having a heart attack , and scientists are just starting to understand why . last year a study by harvard medical school that assessed 29 doctors after a busy week in intensive care found their white blood cells count was high . other studies have suggested that white blood cells can rupture fatty deposits in the artery walls , which can lead to a heart attack . colds . cold symptoms are caused by the immune system 's inflammatory response to the cold virus . the stress hormone cortisol temporarily dampens down this response so your cold symptoms are n't so obvious . however , if you 're chronically stressed you become less sensitive to cortisol , so the inflammatory response increases and you end up with a full-on cold , according to 2012 research reported in the journal proceedings of the national academy of sciences . stress is a known trigger for skin complaints , gut disorders and colds . gut disorders . stress can alter the rate at which food and waste travel through the system , and change gut secretions . it can make the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome or indigestion worse . gord - gastro-intestinal reflux , when stomach contents rise back up the gullet - can also be triggered by stress . skin complaints . stress is a known trigger for skin complaints such as psoriasis , eczema and acne , as it encourages inflammation which makes these conditions worse .<doc-sep>migraine trust , said : ` migraines and stress are strongly linked . ` indeed , anxiety , excitement . and any form of tension and shock may all lead to a migraine attack . ` however , some people report that their migraines start when the stress reduces . ` this . is sometimes experienced as weekend headaches , when , after a busy and . stressful week at work , an individual might experience a migraine at the . weekend when they relax after being stressed . ` although . stress is often unavoidable , it is important to try to reduce the . effects of other migraine triggers during a stressful time , for example . by eating regularly and getting adequate sleep , which can also help in . dealing with stress . ' for the study , 5,159 people age 21 to 71 in the general population were surveyed about their stress levels and headaches four times a year for two years . participants stated how many headaches they had per month and rated their stress level on a scale of zero to 100 .

<t> researchers at the university of waterloo in canada say long commute times are linked to an increased sense of time pressure . </t> <t> this is because workers have less time for their hobbies and exercise . </t> <t> study found that the more time people spend commuting to and from work the less likely they are to be satisfied with life . </t>

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david cameron was shoved in the street by a member of the public this morning in a ` very significant security breach ' - sparking an immediate inquiry by scotland yard . the prime minister was in leeds to promote the government 's proposed high speed railway line . but as he came out of the city 's civic hall a passing jogger ran up to him at speed forcing mr cameron to move out of the way while his surrounding security team look on . within hours the metropolitan police commissioner bernard hogan howe had ordered an investigation into how the man was allowed to get so close to the pm . it comes less than a week after a lone-wolf gunman killed a soldier before attacking the canadian parliament in ottawa . this afternoon jogger dean balboa farley revealed he was the man who managed to run into mr cameron without being stopped by his security squad . the 28-year-old complained this afternoon he merely ` brushed ' the prime minister only to be ` assaulted by half a dozen coppers in suits ' . scroll down for video . the prime minister was shoved by a member of the public who was later arrested but then released . mr cameron was in leeds city centre today when the major lapse of security occurred . mr cameron can be clearly seen bracing as he spots the jogger running towards him , while security appear oblivious . the prime minister looked back as he strolled towards his car after being bumped into by the runner . response : runner dean balboa farley said he brushed the pm before being assaulted by police .<doc-sep>the metropolitan police specialist protection command and west yorkshire police will conduct a review of the ` incident ' , scotland yard said . a spokesman said : ` the metropolitan police service is aware of an incident in leeds today , monday , 27 october , involving a 28-year-old man and the prime minister as he left the civic hall . ` the man was arrested by local officers and was later de-arrested . the mps specialist protection command is responsible for the personal protection of the prime minister and will now conduct a review of the incident in consultation with west yorkshire police . ' mr cameron spotted the man running up to him and took a step back and to the left before security noticed and bundled the protester to the floor . the pm did not fall over and calmly walked to his waiting car before being driven away from the scene uninjured . one witness said mr cameron ` sidestepped ' the man in a ` lovely little move ' . the jogger had crossed the pavement towards the prime minister , clutching a white towel . police took the 28-year-old man away . he was arrested but later released . west yorkshire police said that no threat had been made , adding : ` nothing sinister , just a man in the wrong place at the wrong time . ' but conservative mp mark pritchard demanded a full investigation into how the metropolitan police security team allowed the man to get so close to the prime minister . security wrestled the man to the ground before hauling him off into a police van . the 28-year-old was arrested but released saying it was ` nothing sinister , just a man in the wrong place at the wrong time ' he was arrested after prime minister david cameron left leeds civic hall after a conference on the planned hs2 rail links . the man was arrested outside leeds civic hall but was later ` de-arrested ' by officers who said he had not threatened the pm .<doc-sep>mr pritchard said : ` the met police have some of the best close protection officers in the world . however , this was a clear breach of security and could have been far more sinister in outcome . ` with the terror threat level increased , this can not be allowed to happen again . the met commissioner should call an immediate and swift internal inquiry to discover why this happened and implement the necessary lessons learned as quickly as possible . ' former royal protection officer steve park said mr cameron 's security had taken their ` eye off the ball ' . he said : ` they were concentrating on the prime minister rather than looking outwardly at the attackers . ` it 's a serious security breach . the prime minister has then been allowed to stand alone and look at it for a momentary time . ` what should have happened is something called cover and protect . a protection officer puts his hand on the head of the prime minister and straight into the waiting car . ` it 's a very significant security breach . for an attacker to be able to get to a prime minister . i do n't remember that happening before . ' but mr cameron later played down the incident , telling mps : ` could i put on the record for once the debt i owe to the close protection teams that look after me and the very good job that they do . ' making light of the incident , he added : ` john prescott was in the room as i gave the speech so as i left the room , i thought the moment of maximum danger had probably passed . but clearly that was n't the case . ' in 2001 labour former deputy prime minister lord prescott punched a protester who egged him . the prime minister 's official spokesman said mr cameron expressed his ` gratitude and confidence ' in the protection team .<doc-sep>downing street will co-operate with the met 's review of the incident , the spokesman added . witness chris wilson described the man as ` just a typical hippy type ' , adding : ` it looked like cameron sidestepped him . it was a lovely little move ' mr cameron was escorted into a waiting car after the incident in leeds . following the incident today , chief inspector derek hughes said : ` around midday , a 28-year-old local man was briefly arrested after he came close to the prime minister 's group who had just left the civic hall in leeds . ` no threats were made , and after the man 's details were checked , he was de-arrested and allowed on his way . ' witness chris wilson described the man as ` just a typical hippy type ' . he said : ` it looked like cameron sidestepped him . it was a lovely little move . he should be on the stage , really . ` and then he was tackled by the person behind . and then he -lrb- cameron -rrb- was in the car and the car was gone . ` they were on him . they were like flies round poo . one minute he was down , then he was up again and moving . it was fast . ' mr wilson said the man ran about 10 yards across the road towards the prime minister . he said he was white , with a beard and dreadlocks . downing street this afternoon refused to comment on the incident .<doc-sep>by . chris greenwood . updated : . 22:07 est , 4 february 2012 . comments -lrb- 51 -rrb- . share . dm.has -lrb- ` sharelink ' , ` sharelinks ' , -lcb- . ` id ' : ' 2095197 ' , . ` title ' : ` met police review of madeleine mccann abduction will have cost taxpayer # 2m in a year ' , . ` url ' : ` http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2095197/met-police-review-madeleine-mccann-abduction-cost-taxpayer-2m-year.html' , . ` etwitterstatus ' : ` met%20police%20review%20of%20madeleine%20mccann%20abduction%20will%20cost%20taxpayer%20%c2%a32m%20in%20a%20year%20http:\/\/bit.ly\/ziqv60%20via%20@mailonline' -rcb- -rrb- ; . missing : madeleine mccann vanished from the holiday apartment she was staying in almost five years ago . scotland yard 's review of the disappearance of madeleine mccann is on course to cost # 2million in its first year . the team of 30 murder squad detectives has racked up a significant bill since prime minister david cameron called in the force last may . they have made at least four trips to portugal and spain to gather evidence , including a file of leads from private investigators . the metropolitan police has already sent the home office a bill for # 800,000 but the figure is expected to rise to # 1.9 million by the end of next month . the cost includes the salaries of the detectives , translation and interpretation fees , travel expenses and office staff . senior figures warned the inquiry , called operation grange , could take years to complete and played down any hopes of a significant breakthrough . when the review was announced it sparked a row over the use of public funds as the government was accused of interfering with police operations . labour peer lord harris has said the case raises ` very big questions ' , adding : ` there is clearly an issue about the resources being used . ' pain : kate and gerry mccann mark the fourth anniversary of the disapparance of their daughter last year . as the book was released , david cameron ordered scotland yard to review all the evidence in the case . but kate and gerry mccann , who personally asked mr cameron to intervene , have welcomed the renewed police inquiry . madeleine disappeared from her parents ' holiday apartment in praia da luz on the algarve in portugal on may 3 2007 . she vanished days before her fourth birthday as her parents dined with friends just a few short distance away . since then the case has become one of the most infamous crime mysteries in modern history with hundreds of ` sightings ' of madeleine worldwide . snatching : the apartment madeleine mccann was snatched from in praia de luz , portugal , in may 2007 , while her parents were at dinner nearby - and coming back regularly to check on their children . the official police inquiry into her disappearance was shelved in july 2008 but private detectives employed by the mccanns continued the search . holiday apartment : portuguese police search the apartment that madeleine mccann vanished from . scotland yard detectives , led by detective chief inspector john redwood , have met police and private investigators engaged in the original inquiry . they have also had reams of paperwork , including statements , police reports and forensic documents , translated . in december detectives met spanish colleagues in barcelona to check on reports that the toddler had been abducted and smuggled across the border . private investigators in spain also handed the met police team 30 boxes of evidence which they claimed contained up to eight ` important new leads ' . a spokesman for the mccanns said : ` they have always been very appreciative of the time and resources that the british police and home office have committed to the search for madeleine and they are grateful that the review is on-going . '<doc-sep>jose magalhaes e menezes , the public prosecutor in charge of the original investigation , is overseeing the reopened inquiry . he was damning of the original probe pointing the finger at madeleine 's parents kate and gerry and claimed officers under disgraced former police chief goncalo amaral achieved `` very little '' during their 15 month investigation . madeleine mccann , pictured aged three , disappeared from the portuguese resort praia da luz on may 3 , 2007 . praying for news : kate and gerry mccann are seen posing with a computer generated image of how maddie might have looked five years after her disappearance . amaral has claimed in a book which is the subject of an on-going libel trial that the mccanns covered up their daughter 's death in their holiday apartment . scotland yard detectives are conducting their own separate criminal inquiry into madeleine 's disappearance called operation grange . detective chief inspector andy redwood , who is leading the met operation , has said he continues to believe madeleine is still alive . operation grange was first launched as a review in 2011 following the intervention of david cameron in the case . a spokesman for madeleine 's parents has described the international letter of request as a significant development .<doc-sep>david cameron last night ordered a fresh investigation to discover what happened to the missing dossier detailing explosive claims of a westminster paedophile ring . ministers including nick clegg and theresa may have been rejecting calls for a full-scale public inquiry into historical child abuse , insisting a police investigation will be sufficient to get to the bottom of the claims . yesterday , however , the prime minister ordered the home office 's most senior official to launch an investigation amid claims that the department 's response to the affair so far had been ` outrageous ' . probe : david cameron , left , has ordered the most senior home office official to investigate a missing dossier handed to lord brittan , the former home secretary , by conservative mp geoffrey dickens about an alleged paedophile ring in westminster in the 1980s . mr cameron said he understood mounting . concerns about what happened to the dossier handed over to then home . secretary leon brittan by tory mp geoffrey dickens in 1983 . he said : . ` that 's why i 've asked the permanent secretary at the home office -lsb- mark . sedwill -rsb- to do everything he can to find answers to all of these . questions and to make sure we can reassure people about these events . ' he . added : ` if anyone has information about criminal wrong-doing they . should , of course , give it to the police . ' but the daily mail can reveal . that only seven detectives have been deployed by scotland yard chiefs . to investigate the allegations . the tiny squad has been given the . huge task of investigating historical allegations of child abuse . relating to mps , a guest house where rent boys entertained establishment . figures , a children 's home and the notorious paedophile information . exchange . the police inquiry , launched in november 2012 , is also . responsible for investigating the activities of the disgraced liberal mp . cyril smith . sources close to the investigation , which has the . umbrella name operation fairbank , say it has been poorly resourced since . day one and claim that metropolitan police bosses have shown little . interest in it . shadow home secretary yvett cooper said the 2013 home office review was ` not good enough ' and led to a ` lack of proper answers ' by contrast , nearly 200 detectives have been deployed . on the investigation into phone hacking and bribery allegations . involving journalists , while about 30 officers have been attached to . operation yewtree , the jimmy savile scandal inquiry into sex crimes . committed by celebrities . the revelation that scotland yard boss sir . bernard hogan-howe and his senior officers put just seven officers on . operation fairbank prompted widespread criticism and claims of a . continuing cover-up . simon danczuk , one of the original group of . seven cross-party mps who wrote to the home secretary urging her to . launch a ` hillsborough-style ' inquiry into the abuse scandal , said : . ` theresa may will know that barely a handful of police officers are . assigned to these investigations , so when they claim this is a matter .<doc-sep>by . jason groves and arthur martin . published : . 18:56 est , 19 december 2012 . | . updated : . 08:21 est , 20 december 2012 . detectives were last night investigating claims of an extraordinary police plot to ` blacken the name ' of andrew mitchell -- as a fabricated email sent by a serving officer was made public . the barely literate message helped cost the then chief whip his job , despite the fact key sections of it were directly contradicted by cctv footage viewed by the cabinet secretary sir jeremy heywood days later . crucially , it was sent to mr mitchell 's deputy john randall on the evening of september 20 -- the night before details of his ` plebgate ' confrontation with police officers in downing street were made public by the sun newspaper . controversy : andrew mitchell with his wife yesterday . the altercation happened on the . evening of september 19 when mr mitchell tried to leave downing street . on his bicycle by the main gate , but was told by police that he must use . the side gate . he admits swearing at the officers but denies the most damaging allegation , that he called them ` f *** ing plebs ' . mr mitchell clung on to his job for three weeks before resigning when he lost the confidence of fellow tory mps . the timing of the email , four days . before an alleged copy of the official police log was leaked to the . daily telegraph , shows that the sender had access to internal police . information . in it , the sender attempts to . corroborate the account of officers on the gate , saying that mr mitchell . called them plebs and ` continued to shout obscenities at the poor . police officer ' . the email is now known to have been . sent by a serving police officer posing as a member of the public and . claiming to have witnessed the incident as a passer-by . a second email claiming to be from an . alleged witness to the incident was sent to mr randall a few days later . but its contents have not been disclosed . a constable in the elite diplomatic protection group has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office . metropolitan police commissioner . bernard hogan-howe has said the officer was not at the scene as he . claimed , but has insisted this does not undermine the account given by . the officers on duty . mr hogan-howe has repeatedly backed . the account by his officers who confronted mr mitchell in downing street . and last night the met said his position has not changed . yesterday scotland yard announced a . major investigation into the controversy manned by 30 detectives . the . inquiry is being supervised by the independent police complaints . commission . the inquiry will examine whether the . officer who sent the email was acting alone or whether there was ` any . evidence of a conspiracy ' . detectives are also investigating the source of the stories in the sun and daily telegraph . during prime minister 's questions , david cameron today expressed his dismay at the allegation that a police officer tried to ` blacken the name ' of a cabinet minister ' david cameron told mps yesterday : ` a . police officer posing as a member of the public and sending an email . potentially to blacken the name of a cabinet minister is a very serious .

<t> as the pm walked out of leeds civic hall a protester ran up and shoved him . </t> <t> mr cameron 's security failed to spot runner dean balboa farley until too late . </t> <t> the 28-year-old fitness fanatic later arrested and then released by police . </t> <t> runner said he ` brushed ' the pm before ` getting assaulted by half a dozen coppers in suits ' </t> <t> mps demanded immediate scotland yard inquiry into security lapse . </t> <t> former royal protection officer says incident ' a significant security breach ' </t> <t> comes amid heightened terror fears following canadian lone-wolf shootings . </t> <t> pm told mps he had confidence in his police bodyguards despite breach . </t>

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police across america are killing more people than fbi statistics show , it has been revealed today . an official tally misses hundreds of fatal shootings by law-enforcement officers between 2007 and 2012 . more than 550 killings by police were not reported to the fbi over the five-year period , according to fresh analysis . official fbi statistics miss out hundreds of fatal shootings by law-enforcement officers between 2007 and 2012 -lrb- file picture -rrb- . it comes amid calls for greater transparency over such killings after michael brown was shot dead by police officer darren wilson in ferguson , missouri , in august . the wall street journal asked for the internal records on fatal shootings by police from america 's 110 biggest police departments and received figures from 105 of them .<doc-sep>the newspaper says it counted up 1,800 such killings from the figures supplied between 2007 and 2012 . but this was about 45 per cent more than the fbi 's figure for ` justifiable homicides ' in those departments which was 1,242 . the journal says its findings show that ` it is nearly impossible to determine how many people are killed by the police each year ' . it quotes alexia cooper , who studies the fbi data in her position at the bureau of justice statistics , as saying : ` does the fbi know every agency in the u.s. that could report but has chosen not to ? the answer is no . there have been calls for more transparency over fatal shootings by police after the death in august of michael brown in ferguson -lrb- file picture -rrb- . ` what we know is that some places have chosen not to report these , for whatever reason . '<doc-sep>local law-enforcement agencies are not necessarily required to provide the fbi with records , including data showing which killings were carried out by police , cbsnews reports . the journal quotes an fbi spokesman as saying that the agency uses ` established statistical methodologies and norms ' when reviewing data sent to it by agencies . he said the fbi then checks the information it is given and asks each agency ` to correct or verify questionable data ' . cbsnews quotes lori lightfoot , a lawyer with experience of investigating police shootings for the chicago police department , as saying : ' a police officer is not like a normal citizen who discharges their weapon . ` there is a presumption that somebody who is a peace officer , and is thereby authorized to use lethal force , used it correctly . '<doc-sep>deonta 's grandmother made a plea to those fueling violence in chicago . `` y' all out here killing these innocent people , kids , parents , grandparents , mothers , fathers : it 's got to stop . you need to stop , '' semehca nunn said . an assault-style rifle with a high-capacity magazine was used in the shooting , which appears to be gang-related , mccarthy has said . one of the alleged shooters , champ , is a documented gang member , police said . chicago bans some semiautomatic weapons and high-capacity magazines and restricts handguns . the fbi 's annual crime report last week showed chicago had 500 homicides in 2012 , up from 431 in 2011 and more than any other american city . chicago officials have said homicides this year are below the 2012 pace . still , chicago does not have the highest homicide rate in the united states . that distinction belongs to flint , michigan , with one homicide for every 1,613 residents , according to the fbi data . detroit is close behind , with one killing for every 1,832 residents . in 2012 , the number of violent crimes increased by 0.7 % , compared with the previous year , according to the fbi figures . for chicago , 7 weekend homicides represent progress . cnn 's mariano castillo and david simpson contributed to this report .<doc-sep>if authorities do n't know how many hate crimes are committed , it 's difficult to get an accurate picture of whether hate crime laws are effective . in a 2011 killing that received national attention , authorities in mississippi did prosecute the hit-and-run murder of james craig anderson , an african-american auto plant worker , as a hate crime . the attack was captured on video by a hotel security camera . anderson 's accused killer , deryl dedmon , who is white , pleaded guilty last year to murder and hate-crime charges and was sentenced to life in prison . so how many possible hate crimes are actually committed throughout the united states each year ? no one really knows . in fact , the difference between data from different federal agencies is alarming . a survey by the bureau of justice statistics counts around 190,000 hate crimes a year , compared with the fbi , which counts somewhere between 6,000 and 8,000 , beirich said . here are some of the reasons behind the gap : . instead of using information from law enforcement -- like the fbi -- the bureau of justice statistics uses information directly from victims . it 's based on interviews with thousands of households each year where people say whether they believe they were victims of hate crimes . `` sometimes victims do n't go to the police , '' said klimt . `` and sometimes the police report is not filed . '' and if police do n't know about a crime , they ca n't report it to the fbi . the boj statistics , which supporters say generally provide a more accurate picture of crime , cost $ 23 million more a year to produce than the fbi 's annual hate crime stats . the fbi stats show the following trends in hate crimes reported by states from 2008-2011 : .<doc-sep>mass shootings have been occurring more frequently in recent years , an fbi study shows , with nearly one incident a month from 2000 to 2013 . the study , which was released wednesday , reported 160 incidents during that time , with 486 people killed and 557 wounded . those figures do n't include the deaths or injuries of the shooters . the bureau called such shootings `` active shooter incidents '' -- which the report described as `` individuals actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in populated areas -lrb- excluding shootings related to gang or drug violence -rrb- . '' underscoring the difficulty authorities have to prevent such incidents or reduce their lethality , the study found that 60 % of the shootings ended before law enforcement officials arrived . in cases where investigators could determine the length of time of the incident , most of the shootings lasted under five minutes and many under two minutes . in 40 % of the cases studied , the shooters killed themselves . most of the shootings were carried out by males . only six of the `` active shooters '' in incidents during that time period were female . seventy percent of the incidents `` occurred in either a commerce/business or educational environment , '' the fbi said . james yacone , the fbi 's assistant director overseeing the critical incident response group , said at a briefing that the study is part of a white house-directed response to some of the recent mass shooting incidents and the need to understand what 's behind them and how to prevent them . because police and other first-responders often also are shot or wounded , the fbi hopes to implement better practices for local agencies usually first on the scene . `` in essence , we 're trying to improve our readiness , '' yacone said . frequency increasing . and if you think such shootings seem to be happening more frequently in the past few years , you 're right . `` in the first half of the years studied , the average annual number of incidents was 6.4 , but that average rose in the second half of the study to 16.4 , an average of more than one incident per month , '' the study said . `` recognizing the increased active shooter threat and the swiftness with which active shooter incidents unfold , these study results support the importance of training and exercises -- not only for law enforcement but also for citizens . '' the fbi said the goal of the study is to `` provide federal , state , and local law enforcement with accurate data so they can better understand how to prevent , prepare for , respond to , and recover from these incidents . '' active shooter incidents differ from `` a defined crime , such as a murder or mass killing , '' the study says , because `` the active aspect inherently implies that both law enforcement personnel and citizens have the potential to affect the outcome of the event based upon their responses . '' 25 deadliest mass shootings in u.s. history . andre simons leads the fbi 's behavioral analysis unit 2 in quantico , virginia , which is helping to study the motives for shootings and assists local police in detecting early signs that may indicate a suspect is planning one . simons said at wednesday 's briefing that while the motives vary widely , more shooters appear to be inspired by past mass shootings . `` the copycat phenomenon is real , '' simons said . anecdotal evidence shows that `` many active shooters have a real or perceived deeply held personal grievance and the only remedy that they can perceive for that grievance is an act of catastrophic violence against a person or an institution , '' simons said . many shooters research major shooting events and find inspiration from the notoriety that killers receive . `` as more and more notable and tragic events occur , we think we 're seeing more compromised and marginal individuals who are seeking inspiration from these past attacks , '' simons said . case studies . among the incidents studied by the fbi for the report was the sandy hook elementary school shooting in newtown , connecticut , on december 14 , 2012 . gunman adam lanza , 20 , killed 20 children , ages 6 and 7 , and six adults at the school before killing himself . police later found the body of lanza 's mother at her home . `` in at least nine incidents , the shooter first shot and killed a family member -lrb- s -rrb- in a residence before moving to a more public location to continue shooting , '' the fbi report said . another case studied for the report was the mass shooting at an aurora , colorado , movie theater in 2012 . twelve people were killed and 58 wounded . accused gunman james holmes pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the killings ; his trial begins next month . in 2007 , virginia tech student seung-hui cho shot and killed 32 people and wounded dozens more in a classroom building and a dorm on campus before killing himself . maj. nidal malik hasan killed 13 people and wounded 32 at fort hood , texas , during a shooting rampage november 5 , 2009 . he was convicted and sentenced to death .<doc-sep>-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- kids are scared of the dark . that 's normal . but deonta howard is now even more leery of nightfall . the 3-year-old boy was shot in the face last week and now says that whenever the sun goes down in chicago , people might get shot again . his mom was taking him home from the hospital late wednesday when reporters caught up with them . he told them he wants to go home to see grandma , but he says he 's not going back to the park in their back of the yards neighborhood on the south side . that 's where two men allegedly opened fire on him last thursday . bullets from an assault rifle and another gun wounded 13 people , police say . two of the victims were 15 years old . little deonta was the youngest hit . luckily , all survived . authorities think the violence may have been gang related . deonta was shy and gave brief , quiet answers . he was short on eye contact but long on bravery . the flu shot he got at the hospital hurt worse than the gunshot wounds , deonta told cnn affiliate wbbm . his face does n't hurt , he assured . but his face defied his bravado . the right side was so swollen that it pushed his nose off to the left . a big bandage covered his upper lip . tears streamed down his right cheek . it did n't look like he was crying . the eye was swollen shut , irritated and watering , it appeared . he will need surgeries for the next 15 to 20 years to correct the damage caused by a bullet that entered deonta 's ear and exited through his cheek , his mother shamarah legget said . he has had two already . `` but it 's ok , '' she said . `` i can deal with anything , as long as my baby comes home . '' a reporter 's microphone stirred deonta 's playfulness . he reached for it . `` i got shot , '' he said into it . `` right here , right here , right here , right here . '' he pointed to spots on his face . four men arrested . police have arrested four men in connection with the shooting . two of the suspects -- tabari young , 22 , and bryon champ , 21 -- fired shots onto a full basketball court , chicago police said . champ , is a documented gang member . all four have been charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm , police said . young is accused of firing the assault-style rifle . police say champ also fired a gun of some kind . a third suspect , kewane gatewood , 20 , is accused of supplying the assault weapon , and brad jeff , 22 , was allegedly the lookout during the shooting , police said . ` it 's got to stop , ' grandmother says after 3-year-old shot in chicago . deonta 's grandmother has made a plea to those fueling violence in chicago . `` y' all out here killing these innocent people , kids , parents , grandparents , mothers , fathers : it 's got to stop . you need to stop , '' semehca nunn said . chicago bans some semiautomatic weapons and high-capacity magazines and restricts handguns . the fbi 's annual crime report last week showed chicago had 500 homicides in 2012 , up from 431 in 2011 and more than any other american city . chicago officials have said homicides this year are below the 2012 pace . still , chicago does not have the highest homicide rate in the united states . that distinction belongs to flint , michigan , with one homicide for every 1,613 residents , according to the fbi data . detroit is close behind , with one killing for every 1,832 residents . in 2012 , the number of violent crimes increased by 0.7 % , compared with the previous year , according to the fbi figures . for chicago , 7 weekend homicides represent progress . cnn 's mariano castillo and david simpson contributed to this report .

<t> more than 550 killings by police not included in fbi figures between 2007 and 2012 . </t> <t> analysis of 105 police departments shows there were 1,800 such deaths over the five-year period . </t> <t> but this was 45 per cent more than fbi 's figure for those departments . </t>

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women who drink throughout pregnancy will not be criminalised after a landmark ruling today -lrb- posed by model -rrb- . women who drink alcohol while pregnant will not be criminalised after a landmark ruling today . it comes after a test case held at the court of appeal ruled that a young child is not entitled to criminal injuries compensation after her mother drank half a bottle of vodka and eight cans of lager a day while she was pregnant with her . the girl , now six , was born with foetal alcohol syndrome and suffered growth retardation as a result of her mother 's drinking . lawyers for child ` cp ' , who can not be named for legal reasons , had asked three judges to rule in a test case that the girl is entitled to compensation . but the appeal judges unanimously ruled : ` the central reason is that we have held that a mother who is pregnant and who drinks to excess despite knowledge of the potential harmful consequence to the child of doing so is not guilty of a criminal offence under our law if her child is subsequently born damaged as a result . ' if the appeal had succeeded it could have paved the way for pregnant women 's behaviour to be criminalised , according to the british pregnancy advisory service -lrb- bpas -rrb- and birthrights . lawyers for the child say that view was ` misplaced speculation ' . ann furedi , chief executive of the bpas , and rebecca schiller , co-chair of birthrights , welcomed the court 's unanimous decision , saying : ` this is an extremely important ruling for women everywhere . ` the uk 's highest courts have recognised that women must be able to make their own decisions about their pregnancies . ' the appeal judges heard that a large number of similar claims for compensation by children allegedly harmed by alcohol in the womb were awaiting the outcome of cp 's appeal , with solicitors already instructed in around 80 cases . lord dyson , the master of the rolls , sitting with lord justice treacy and lady justice king , considered the case recently at a one-day hearing . the judges were told that the mother was drinking ` an enormous amount ' while pregnant with cp , including a half-bottle of vodka and eight cans of strong lager a day , and the child was born with an alcohol-related disease . it comes after a test case held at the court of appeal ruled that a young child is not entitled to criminal injuries compensation after her mother drank half a bottle of vodka and eight cans of lager a day while she was pregnant with her -lrb- posed by model -rrb- . john foy qc , appearing for cp , said that was the equivalent of 40-57 units of alcohol a day . guidelines issued by the national institute for health and care excellence -lrb- nice -rrb- were that 7.5 units might damage a foetus . mr foy was representing a council in the north west of england which now has responsibility for cp and was seeking an award on her behalf under the criminal injuries compensation scheme . he said the mother ` was aware of the dangers to her baby of her excessive consumption during pregnancy ' . he added : ` she was reckless as to whether there would be harm to the foetus . she foresaw that harm might be caused but went on to take the risk . ' cp was born in june 2007 with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder -lrb- fasd -rrb- , also referred to as foetal alcohol syndrome -lrb- fas -rrb- . it can cause retarded growth , facial abnormalities and intellectual impairment .<doc-sep>her compensation claim was based on the assertion that her mother had committed an offence against her as defined under the offences against the person act 1861 by drinking excessively during pregnancy . ben collins , appearing for the criminal injuries compensation authority -lrb- cica -rrb- , asked the court to reject cp 's legal challenge . he told the judges : ` there is a conflict of ideas about what is or is not dangerous , not only in terms of drink but also in terms of smoking and food . ' if the appeal at the court of appeal had succeeded it could have paved the way for pregnant women 's behaviour to be criminalised , according to the british pregnancy advisory service -lrb- bpas -rrb- and birthrights . mr collins asked whether ' a pregnant mother who eats unpasteurised cheese or a soft boiled egg knowing there is a risk that it could give rise to a risk of harm to the foetus ' might also find herself accused of a crime . fasd was diagnosed 252 times in england in 2012 to 2013 . cp 's compensation application was initially rejected by the cica in november 2009 on the grounds that she had not sustained an injury ` directly attributable to a crime of violence ' , as required by the offences against the person act . a first-tier tribunal allowed her initial appeal but the upper tribunal of the administrative appeals chamber ruled last december that the law required a crime to be committed against an individual ` person ' - and a child did not become a person until birth . the upper tribunal concluded : ` if -lrb- the girl -rrb- was not a person while her mother was engaging in the relevant actions then , as a matter of law , her mother could not have committed a criminal offence . ' asking the appeal judges to quash the upper tribunal decision , mr foy argued cp had been a person entitled to compensation while still a foetus and the crime committed against had similar ingredients to manslaughter . alternatively , she became entitled to an award when she was born and was suffering the continuing consequences of her alcoholic mother 's drinking . mr foy said cp was the young mother 's second pregnancy and the woman was well aware of the risks . but she had recklessly ` administered a noxious thing - a destructive thing ' to her unborn daughter and inflicted grievous bodily harm for which the child should be compensated . dismissing cp 's appeal , lord justice treacy said an ` essential ingredient ' for a crime to be committed ` is the infliction of grievous bodily harm on a person - grievous bodily harm on a foetus will not suffice ' . a mother who admitted drinking two bottles of wine a day while pregnant has said she believes she has permanently damaged one of her two children . the woman - who spoke to radio 5 live named only as kathryn - said she feels guilt over her excessive drinking , but said she was an alcoholic and lost ` the power of choice ' . she told the interview that she came from a happy , stable family but started drinking every night after finishing university . every night soon became every lunchtime too and she eventually lost her high-profile job . but she said when she discovered she was pregnant at the age of 30 , she was delighted .<doc-sep>' i knew 100 per cent i would not drink if i was pregnant , because i could n't do that to a child . ` but because i am an alcoholic i do n't have that choice , i lost that power of choice , and after a month i relapsed and i started drinking . ' kathryn said she was drinking as much as two bottles of wine a day but played down just how much she was consuming throughout her first pregnancy . despite this her first child was healthy and was monitored by doctors for two years after he was born , and did not appear to have suffered any long term damage . but during her second pregnancy , kathryn said she relapsed after the first trimester and started to drink ' a hell of a lot ' now she fears her son , who is seven is siffering the long term effects . she said : ` it is behavioural , poor concentration , bad language , poor social behaviour , poor eye contact . ' i chose not to tell the doctors about my drinking because of the stugma of it , and he was diagnosed as being on autistic spectrum . ' i really struggled with it , and felt guilty , thinking it was me who had done it to him . but i was ill at the time , i lost that choice . all i can do now is be a sober mum to him . ' foetal alcohol spectrum disorder is an umbrella term describing disabilities and behavioural problems suffered by children as a result of their mother 's drinking while pregnant . there are no reliable figures for how many children and adults in the uk have it . but some experts say one in every 250 babies is born with it -- more than 3,000 in this country a year . children tend to suffer behavioural problems such as hyperactivity , learning difficulties and epilepsy . they also often have distinct physical features including a flat face , snub nose and widely spaced eyes . the severity of the problem usually depends on how much their mother drank -- but it will remain with them for the rest of their lives . the disorder is caused by alcohol flowing through the placenta into the foetus and damaging cells in the brain and spinal cord . some studies have found that the alcohol causes most harm during the early stages of pregnancy when these organs are developing . the nhs advises women not to drink any alcohol during pregnancy but , if they must , to limit themselves to one to two units once or twice a week , and never get drunk . but figures show that only half of all pregnant women give up alcohol completely during pregnancy and most do not cause their babies any harm . some experts say the condition is triggered by a complex range of factors including genes , a mother 's age and her diet -- as well as alcohol .<doc-sep>two leading women 's charities have warned making it illegal for women to drink while they are pregnant could ` undermine their autonomy . drinking during pregnancy could be classed as a criminal offence , in light of a landmark case due to be heard at the court of appeal tomorrow . a council in north west england is seeking criminal injuries compensation for a six-year-old girl with ` growth retardation ' , caused by her mother 's alcohol consumption during pregnancy . if the court agrees that the woman committed a crime , it could pave the way for a pregnant woman 's behaviour to be criminalised . however two women 's charities have warned that any such ruling could ` seriously undermine women 's autonomy while pregnant and their freedom to make decisions for themselves ' . the case is of ` profound social significance ' and could establish a legal precedent which could be used to prosecute women who drink while pregnant . there are fears it could mean other aspects of women 's behaviour - such as medication taken during pregnancy or her choice of childbirth - could also have damning implications . charities also fear women with addictions could choose to abort their unborn children rather than face criminal prosecution . ann furedi , chief executive of bpas , and rebecca schiller , co-chair of birthrights , said : ` making one particular form of behaviour during pregnancy into a criminal offence would lay the ground for criminalising a wide range of other behaviours because they may too pose a risk to the health of the baby . ' similar developments in the u.s. have resulted in women being imprisoned . as a result , the national advocates for pregnant women in the country has urged caution over this uk case . it has called on the court to ` reject efforts to create criminal penalties as a mechanism for addressing health problems women may face during pregnancy ' . scroll down for video . in the case , to be heard this week , the little girl was born with foetal alcohol syndrome -lrb- fas -rrb- , which can cause stunted growth , facial abnormalities and intellectual impairment . the syndrome was diagnosed 252 times in england between 2012 and 2013 . but the charities claim that there is ` continuing uncertainty ' in the medical profession over the relationship between drinking and harm to the foetus . and they say mothers and their babies would not be best served by treating pregnant women with drug or alcohol abuse problems as criminals . the court of appeal will decide if the mother of a six-year-old girl born with foetal alcohol syndrome committed a crime in drinking alcohol while she was pregnant . the case could set a legal precedent , criminalising women 's behaviours while they are expecting .<doc-sep>the facebook page points out the fact that both pregnant women and men can drink more because they have bigger bellies . ` the bigger the belly , the more you can drink . true for men and pregnant women . #gestationsny ' says a slogan for what might be a viral marketing stunt . ' #gestationsny will have free pregnancy test kits when you buy a pitcher . check out our profile on #bartrendr to see what else we 'll carry , ' the facebook page says . according to the website vocativ.com , the racy new bar concept is likely a viral marketing campaign for the bar finding app bartendr . despite the attention grabbing technique being successful , it 's a bit of a miscarriage with critics who find the campaign distasteful and offensive . it seems some may not have realized that the campaign is a farce .<doc-sep>08:49 est , 6 february 2014 . banned : female genital mutilation was criminalised 28 years ago but there has never been a uk trial . britain 's first trial for female genital mutilation is expected to take place within weeks , following a concerted campaign to bring the brutal practice to an end . despite the procedure being criminalised 28 years ago , the case of an unidentified adult woman who was mutilated twice will be the first female genital mutilation trial to be heard in a uk court . experts warned that future prosecutions were being hampered however , as doctors , teachers and social workers are systematically failing to report cases of genital mutilation to the police .<doc-sep>` the test is not yet available on the nhs but we think it will become a primary screening tool for all women who wish to know about foetal chromosomal abnormalities . ' advantages of the test include its high accuracy rate -lrb- over 99 % -rrb- and ability to avoid invasive tests . however the experts said one disadvantage is that pregnant women may occasionally be informed of findings of uncertain significance , such as when there is a discrepancy between the chromosomal make-up of the cells in the placenta and the cells in the baby . dr sadaf ghaem-maghami , chair of the rcog 's scientific advisory committee , said : ` the potential for this technology is exciting and will provide much more accurate results for pregnant women . ` however , it is important that there are resources and training for health professionals offering this testing and an emphasis on discussions with the pregnant woman before the test about the implications of the results . ' about 750 babies with down 's syndrome are born in the uk each year .

<t> woman , then 17 , drank vodka and beer while pregnant with second child . </t> <t> girl , now six , was born disabled as a result of her mother 's drinking . </t> <t> court of appeal said it was ` not a criminal offence ' that she drank to excess . </t> <t> judges said the ` essential ingredient ' for a crime to be committed is the infliction of grievous bodily harm on a person - not harm on a foetus . </t>

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companies have been given the green light for testing driverless cars in the uk next year . the decision was announced by government quango innovate uk , after george osborne 's autumn statement . bristol , greenwich in south east london and coventry and milton keynes will all host autonomous driving projects that will run for between 18 and 36 months starting from january 2015 . scroll down for video . the future ? companies have been given the green light for testing driverless cars in the uk next year . bristol , greenwich in south east london and coventry and milton keynes -lrb- illustrated -rrb- will all host autonomous driving projects that will run for between 18 and 36 months starting from january 2015 . it is hoped that testing driverless cars in a real-world environment will help lead to greater levels of understanding of the vehicles and will allow the public to imagine how the cars could fit into everyday life . milton keynes and coventry will share the uk autodrive programme , which involves ford , jaguar land rover as well as a number of universities and engineering consultancies . they will test self-driving cars on real roads as well as lightweight self-driving pods designed for pedestrianised areas in milton keynes . coventry and milton keynes : engineers involved in the autodrive programme will develop infrastructure to best work with autonomous cars navigating real roads . driverless pods will ferry individuals around pedestrianised areas of milton keynes . greenwich : the gateway project will test automated electric shuttles buses and robotic valet parking .<doc-sep>bristol : the insurance implications of driverless vehicles will be explored by the venturer consortium . the programme will also look at how cars cope with the city 's challenging terrain and how they are received by the public . one of the focuses of the trial will be developing infrastructure to best interact with the cars . tim armitage , of engineering consultancy , arup , told the bbc : ` our plan with the practical demonstration phases is to start testing with single vehicles on closed roads , and to build up to a point where all road users , as well as legislators , the police and insurance companies , are confident about how driverless pods and fully and partially autonomous cars can operate safely on uk roads . ' in greenwich , the gateway project will test automated electric shuttles buses , plus robotic valet parking for driverless cars . the scheme involves general motors , the aa and rac . finally , experts in bristol will investigate the insurance implications of driverless vehicles and study the public 's response to the technology . the venturer consortium programme ` aims to deepen understanding of the impact on road users and wider society and open up new opportunities for our economy and society , ' innovate uk said . the hilly city 's challenging terrain will also allow engineers to see how the cars cope with busy , winding roads . milton keynes and coventry will share the uk autodrive programme -lrb- pictured -rrb- , which involves ford , jaguar land rover , universities and engineering consultancies . they will test self-driving cars on real roads as well as lightweight self-driving pods designed for pedestrianised areas in milton keynes . it 's hoped that the data collected will be used to successfully introduce driverless cars in cities and towns across the uk to reduce congestion , improve air quality and use roads more efficiently and safely .<doc-sep>the chancellor announced an extra # 9 million in funding for the new technology , adding to # 10 million already promised in the summer . in greenwich , the gateway project will test automated electric shuttle vehicles -lrb- pictured -rrb- , plus robotic valet parking for driverless cars . the scheme involves general motors , the aa and rac . experts in bristol -lrb- pictured -rrb- will investigate the insurance implications of driverless vehicles and study the public 's response to the technology . the hilly city 's challenging terrain will also allow engineers to see how the cars cope with busy , winding roads . the trials aim to reveal what the uk public thinks of autonomous technology . meanwhile , a study by ebay motors revealed that 84 per cent of americans want to continue driving their own cars and not rely on autonomous technology . almost four in 10 people think self-driving cars might save them money and three quarters of respondents think it is important that the technology could reduce the amount of greenhouse gases belched out by vehicles . approximately 56 per cent of americans think self-driving cars will result in fewer accidents , while 15 per cent predict they will cause more crashes . being able to do other tasks while travelling in a car , not having to park and lower insurance rates are popular reasons to buy one , but the largest worry is liability in the event of a crash . the aim is to establish the uk as the global hub for the research , development and integration of driverless vehicles and associated technologies . ` cars that drive themselves would represent the most significant transformation in road travel since the introduction of the internal combustion engine and at innovate uk , we want to help the uk to lead the world in making that happen , ' said nick jones , lead technologist for the low carbon vehicle innovation platform at innovate uk .<doc-sep>` there are so many new and exciting technologies that can come together to make driverless cars a reality , but it 's vital that trials are carried out safely , that the public have confidence in that technology and we learn everything we can through the trials so that legal , regulation and protection issues do n't get in the way in the future . ' paula marie brown from the institution of engineering and technology -lrb- iet -rrb- said : ` driverless vehicles have huge potential to transform the uk 's transport network . they could improve road safety , reduce congestion and lower emissions . bristol , greenwich in south east london and coventry and milton keynes -lrb- all marked on -rrb- will all host autonomous driving projects that will run for between 18 and 36 months starting from january 2015 . the trials will allow experts to tackle the question of driver responsibility . ms brown from the iet said : ` the trials will also need to address liability in the case of an accident . today the car driver is liable , but in the future will it be the car manufacturer or owner -- and how will insurance companies adapt to this ? ` but there are new levels of risks that need to be considered when there is a combination of driverless and driven vehicles on the roads . ` to ensure a safe system of operation , the driverless car test trials require not only a good level of user skill and experience , but the user should also be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the systems in the car , the potential failure modes , how faults are indicated and most importantly how they will take swift and decisive control of the vehicle if they suspect there is a fault . ` the trials will also need to address liability in the case of an accident . today the car driver is liable , but in the future will it be the car manufacturer or owner -- and how will insurance companies adapt to this ? ` as a minimum , when approving automated vehicle testing on public roads , manufacturers must accept that software in their vehicles attracts the same liability as the physical components of the vehicle . ` perhaps the biggest question mark will be around cyber security . the reliability and security of software used in driverless cars will be a major cause of concern for manufacturers and insurers . ` if hackers found a way to target vehicles , this could present a whole new set of challenges that the industry is not currently equipped to tackle . '<doc-sep>driverless cars will be on british roads in just six months time , business secretary vince cable has announced today . the government will allow the first trials of computer-controlled cars to start in january , as part of a move to update the law to allow driverless cars on uk roads . ministers have previously admitted that the current highway code and rules of the road are inadequate for the new generation of vehicles which pilot themselves . scroll down for video . the government will allow the first trials of computer-controlled cars to start in january 2015 , as part of a move to update the law to allow driverless cars on uk roads . pictured : google 's ` hands-free ' self-driving car . in the u.s. driverless cars are only allowed on roads in certain states if someone sits in the driver 's seat . the california department of motor vehicles is expected to start granting licences to certain driverless cars and their human co-pilots as soon as september . changes to the united nations convention on road traffic , which dates back to 1968 , are also afoot . it used to state : ` every driver shall at all times be able to control his vehicle or to guide his animals . ' an amendment agreed in may would allow a car to drive itself , as long as the system ` can be overridden or switched off by the driver ' . a driver must be present and able to take the wheel at any time . the convention covers european countries , mexico , chile , brazil and russia , although not the united states , japan or china . the vehicles work by using gps technology to locate the vehicle 's position on an electronic map . in june , google unveiled its computerised ` hands-free ' self-driving bubble car , which has no steering wheel , brake or accelerator pedals . instead , it has buttons for start , pull over and emergency stop and a computer screen showing the planned route . google plans to have prototypes ready to test later this summer and says the goal is for the car to ` shoulder the entire burden of driving ' . in the uk , ministers will look at current road regulations to ensure there is an appropriate way to testing driverless cars . two areas of driverless technology will be covered in the review : cars with a qualified driver who can take over control of the driverless car and fully autonomous vehicles where there is no driver at all . business secretary vince cable said : ` the excellence of our scientists and engineers has established the uk as pioneers in the development of driverless vehicles through pilot projects . ` today 's announcement will see driverless cars take to our streets in less than six months , putting us at the forefront of this transformational technology and opening up new opportunities for our economy and society . ' he also announced that uk cities can now bid for a share of a # 10million competition to host a driverless cars trial and up to three cities will be selected to host the trials from next year . each project is expected to last between 18 and 36 months and start in january 2015 .<doc-sep>new laws are to be drawn up to allow driverless cars to take to britain 's roads . ministers admit the current highway code and rules of the road are inadequate for the new generation of vehicles which pilot themselves . with technology being developed on both sides of the atlantic , the government wants to ensure that britain is not overtaken by google 's drive to see its cars used legally on the streets of california . scroll down for video . google unveiled details of the world 's first ever self-driving car , but legal changes will be needed before they can take to britain 's roads . last month google unveiled its computerised ` hands-free ' self-driving bubble car , which has no steering wheel , brake or accelerator pedals , just buttons for start , pull over and emergency stop and a computer screen showing your route . google plans to have prototypes ready to test later this summer and says the goal is for the car to ` shoulder the entire burden of driving ' . a prize fund of # 10million will soon be launched in the uk for a whole town or city to develop as a test site for consumer testing of driverless cars . science minister david willetts told mailonline that he is already in talks with the department for transport about rewriting the law to allow cars on to uk highways without anyone in the driving seat . ' we are one of the world leaders in this , ' the tory minister declared . science minister david willetts said he wanted to make sure britain is not left behind in the race to get driveless cars on the road . a british version of a driverless is being developed in oxford , but google have so far clocked up more road miles with their version . ' there is british technology , and it 's a lot cheaper than the google technology , ' mr willetts said . ' but whereas the google car , they have notched up more miles , so we have got to ensure that the british has its own opportunity to get tested in a wider range of environments and that 's what we are working on with the department for transport . ' but the technology is being developed at oxford as we speak . ' even in the us self-piloting cars are only allowed on the roads if someone sits in the 'd river 's seat ' . the california department of motor vehicles is expected to start granting licences to certain driverless cars and their human co-pilots as soon as september .<doc-sep>the predictions were made in hailo 's future of cities report , unveiled at an event in london yesterday alongside a range of new features . ` in the next few years , the apps we use will begin to understand what we are doing ' explained the report . ` for hailo , the app will know when you 're leaving a client and send a taxi to meet you ' elsewhere in the future of cities report , so-called ` digital bubbles ' will make it easier for taxi app users -lrb- uber is pictured -rrb- to find dates by highlighting strangers with compatible profiles and diary availability . and , with a list of customer preferences sent during the booking procedure , drivers could advise passengers where to visit . within the next five years , as self-driving technologies become more mainstream , the futurologists predict that many cars will converge with the high street . in addition to carrying passengers , self-driving cars , such as google 's prototype and mercedes ' future truck 2025 , as well as traditional taxis , may also become delivery drivers . this means people could order a taxi to collect dry cleaning , for example , or deliver medicine using a single app . uber announced earlier this week that it was partnering vaccine finder . the service delivers a registered nurse and a vaccine kit for up to 10 people , when ordered through the uber app . within five years , as self-driving technologies become more mainstream , futurologists predict many cars will converge with the high street . in addition to carrying passengers , self-driving cars , such as google 's prototype -lrb- left -rrb- and mercedes ' future truck 2025 -lrb- right -rrb- , as well as traditional taxis will become delivery drivers . uber announced earlier this week it was partnering vaccine finder -lrb- pictured -rrb- . the service delivers a registered nurse and a vaccine kit for up to 10 people , when ordered through the uber app . the service is free , but is currently limited to boston , new york and washington between set times . the service is free , but is currently limited to boston , new york and washington between set times . it is part of the pilot launch of the uberhealth program . uber has previously used this so-called , ` on-demand model ' to deliver ice creams , and valentine 's day gifts . mark brill predicts that taxi apps and services will use such models to become more tailored to the passenger 's needs . ` by combining big data with algorithms and statistical analysis , we can create a more intelligent service , ' he wrote . ` by mapping the movements of people from their mobile devices , it is possible to predict a need in advance of the event itself . ` imagine , in the future , your hailo cab is on its way to you before you even know you need it . ' he continued that through the use of personal data , taxis will be able to deliver a unique service . this graphic reveals key figures in the first three years of hailo . the app launched in two new uk cities , liverpool and leeds , this week , and is now available in singapore . people hailing taxis on the street can now pay for them using their hailo app - even if the cab is n't managed by hailo . ` as you step into the cab , -lsb- drivers -rsb- will have an idea of your likes , dislikes and interests . ' taken from apps such as facebook or twitter . ` the in-cab media will be showing you a relevant tv channel . or maybe you want to work , in which case you 'll be offered a quiet , undisturbed journey ? ` alternatively , perhaps you are planning to catch-up your favourite team 's game on tv when you get home ? the driver will know you do n't want to hear the score . ' the experts also predict that owning a car will be a thing of the past as taxi apps expand to more regions and become alternatives to owning vehicles , especially in busy cities . hailo launched in two new uk cities , liverpool and leeds , this week , and is now available in singapore . people hailing taxis on the street can now pay for them using their hailo app - even if the cab is n't managed by hailo , too . uber also launched a new service called uber xl , which lets users book a ride with seating for up to six people in london and up to eight in manchester .<doc-sep>when the tech company first started experimenting with self-driving technology , it modified existing cars , like a toyota , audi and lexus , by adding multiple cameras and sensors and an onboard computer . now google has moved on to making its own car from scratch . the car 's dome-like shape is optimal for giving sensors the widest field of view . a car could help put people 's minds at ease about the controversial technology . before self-driving cars can start ferrying us to work , companies need figure out ethical issues -lrb- does it hit a deer or crash into the median ? -rrb- , improve basic driving functions , and work with governments on legislation to allow driverless cars on all roads .

<t> bristol , greenwich , in south east london and coventry and milton keynes will all host autonomous driving projects that will run from january 2015 . </t> <t> it 's hoped trials will appeal to consumers worried about autonomous tech . </t> <t> self-driving pods are designed for pedestrianised areas in milton keynes . </t> <t> driver responsibility and insurance implications will be examined in bristol . </t> <t> trials aim to establish the uk as the global hub for the research , development and integration of driverless vehicles . </t>

self-driving cars to hit four british cities next month<T>

say goodbye to traipsing around the shops or spending hours online searching for the right christmas present , as more people admit they are giving homemade gifts this year . thanks to tv shows such as kirstie allsopp 's homemade christmas , families are going back to basics to save cash and give presents with a personal touch . almost a third of the nation -lrb- 29 per cent -rrb- will receive a handcrafted present this christmas , with cards , jam , chutney and knitwear among the most popular , according to a survey . programmes such as kirstie 's homemade christmas have inspired brits get inspired to craft their own gifts . more than one in four -lrb- 26 per cent -rrb- are turning to ` upcycling ' to create unique gifts . and one in six -lrb- 17 per cent -rrb- will either host or attend a christmas craft party this year , the study of more than 1,000 people revealed . however , the hard work is n't going to waste , as more than half -lrb- 57 per cent -rrb- of people believe receiving a handcrafted present means more than something bought on the high street or online . the most popular homemade gifts include hand-painted candle holders , gift baskets and homemade christmas cards . as well as gifts , crafty britons also plan on customising decorations for their home with 16 per cent planning to pick up a paint brush this year to embellish their own baubles , photo frames and nativity scenes . on average , brits who make their own gifts save # 40.38 compared to high street and online spenders . 1 . cards . 2 . gift baskets . 3 . jam . 4 . chutney . 5 . handpainted candle holders .<doc-sep>6 . paintings . 7 . christmas jumpers . 8 . picture frames . 9 . crackers . 10 . bath bombs . it 's likely they 'll be painting names onto gifts as 54 per cent of people prefer to receive a present that is personalised , with 49 per cent liking their name to be included and more than half -lrb- 59 per cent -rrb- receiving a gift painted their favourite colour . nearly two-thirds of the women polled -lrb- 63 per cent -rrb- say that receiving a homemade present means more to them than a shop bought gift . and 30 per cent of men plan to give someone a handmade gift this year . crafting your own presents is also cost effective too , with the research suggesting people who make christmas gifts at home save an average # 40.38 compared to high street and online spenders . people believe the homemade trend has been sparked by design websites such as pinterest with one in five -lrb- 19 per cent -rrb- clicking for craft inspiration , while 25 per cent cited tv shows such as kirstie allsopp 's homemade christmas as providing inspiration . though the research suggests we are often inspired by our friends efforts , with 30 per cent admitting they had been spurred into getting crafty by gifts people had previously received . other sources of inspiration included fairs -lrb- 26 per cent -rrb- and magazines -lrb- 25 per cent -rrb- . johnny corbett , senior marketing manager at dulux , which carried out the survey , said that the sentimentality of a handmade christmas has proved particularly appealing this year . ` the analogy of a letter meaning so much more than an email has spread into christmas presents this year with people across the uk looking to give their loved ones a present from the heart , not just from a high street store . ` the personal touch is priceless and giving a personalised present will last much longer in the memory than a gift voucher , or the christmas classic , a pair of socks . '<doc-sep>the traditional christmas tree , bristling with pine needles and heavy with baubles , is coming under threat from a new demand for slimmed-down ` size zero ' models made from little more than twigs . british families are increasingly decorating their living rooms with the stark , minimalist designs in a trend said to be inspired by bleak tv ` scandi-dramas ' such as the killing and borgen . traditional pines such as the norway spruce are being challenged by the fake , leafless wintry skeletons , which tend to come adorned with twinkling led lights , leaving no room for tinsel , crackers or an angel on the top . scroll down for video . m&s range : this minimalist design being sold in marks & spencer fits in with the new ` size zero ' tree trend . tv presenter kirstie allsopp , known for her love of chintz , will tackle the new nordic trend in her channel 4 show kirstie 's handmade christmas on tuesday . she somewhat reluctantly confirmed to the mail on sunday that the ` christmas twig ' will be big this year . ` there 's a lot of naked trees this year ; it 's definitely a trend , ' she said . ` it 's more confident , more alternative and design-led . it 's not just a case of putting up a tree , shoving some tinsel on it and putting up some decorations . ` if you 're having a minimalist twig thing then you put very small , very delicate decorations on it . one of the reasons the scandinavian decorations look so beautiful is because they 're so understated . those `` scandi '' trees do work with just a few decorations . '<doc-sep>miss bertenshaw said : ` i 'm quite a stay at home person and i like homely things and it just seemed silly to waste money on rent when i could convert the garages ' because her parents owned the garages to begin with , miss bertwnshaw lives in the house rent and mortgage free . the country style kitchen , which takes the place of one of the entire garages , is a highlight for miss bertenshaw . looking back , miss bertenshaw says she would do some things different but that she still ` loves the result ' ` it took two years , lots of hard graft and a keen eye for bargains to furnish it but now i have a perfect , mortgage-free home for me , my fabulous boyfriend and my two dogs lola and ben . ' stephanie 's new home has also put her in the tv spotlight when she appeared on a show presented by kirstie allsopp . she added : ` to top it all off , i decided to send off a little picture of my home to a `` take part '' post i saw from kirstie 's facebook page . ` they said they were looking for unique homes that are `` the best of both worlds '' and little did i ever think i would be accepted . ' since completing the house , stephanie has added an extension to create a workshop for her craft business . stephanie works from the workshop running her business , felt mountain studios , specialising in handmade gifts , stationery , art , prints and homeware .<doc-sep>she 's got a no-nonsense approach to buying homes . and kirstie allsopp has the same hard-line attitude when it comes to parenting . when children eventually leave home , she believes the number one rule is that they call their parents at least once a week . the star , 43 , revealed she has also made a deal with all her children that if they take a gap year before university , they do some ` proper work , it 's not a year off ' . scroll down for video . miss allsopp -- who is best known for co-presenting channel 4 's location , location , location -- blamed poor child rearing for a lack of respect for the elderly in this country . in return , she and her partner ben andersen , 55 , will fund their courses . miss allsopp said she thinks many parents are guilty of spoiling their children and are afraid to set them boundaries to live by . she revealed she insists on kisses at the school gates from bay , eight , and oscar , six . and she also expects that they and their stepbrothers hal , 14 , and orion , 11 , will do work experience as it means they enter the workplace with the correct social skills . miss allsopp said : ` i think we 've spoilt our kids too much -- we 've allowed them to go months without calling their parents ' miss allsopp -- who is best known for co-presenting channel 4 's location , location , location -- blamed poor child rearing for a lack of respect for the elderly in this country . speaking at the handmade fair with hobbycraft which is on at hampton court palace until tomorrow , she said : ` i think we 've spoilt our kids too much -- we 've allowed them to go months without calling their parents . it 's not unreasonable to expect children to ring their parents once a week . ` older people must n't think they 're a burden and they must call their kids and the children should call their parents . we must respect the older generation and set store by their opinion , otherwise it will happen to us . ` we have a duty to our parents to stay in touch , and see them and know them and understand them . '<doc-sep>by . emma lowe . published : . 19:40 est , 11 october 2013 . | . updated : . 11:15 est , 13 october 2013 . house proud : kirstie allsopp said the swedish home store is good at what it does but hampers traditions . ikea is creating a ` throwaway culture ' that has destroyed the art of homemaking , according to kirstie allsopp .

<t> almost a third of us are likely to receive a handmade present this year . </t> <t> britons have been inspired to get crafty by tv shows like kirstie allsopp 's . </t> <t> 63 % of women prefer a handcrafted gift to a shop-bought one . </t>

the kirstie allsopp effect ⁇ a third of us will receive handmade gifts this christmas<T>

kind-hearted britons have donated an incredible # 55million to help more than half a million people affected by the typhoon which devastated parts of the philippines . the disasters emergency committee -lrb- dec -rrb- said its aid agencies have now reached almost 600,000 survivors across the country , providing much-needed clean water , food , medical care and materials for temporary shelter . a spokesman for the dec said : ` the . generosity of the uk public has been overwhelming and will make a huge . difference to people 's lives . help at hand : lieutenant commandertelio elliott-smith of hms daring helps to distribute pre-packed shelters to give to a small village on the island of calagnaan , philippines . a british airman from hms daring helps unload vital supplies to crisis-hit communities on canas , calagnaan and tulunanaun islands in the philippines . royal navy sailors distribute aid packages on the island of guintacan which suffered extensive damage to buildings and during typhoon haiyan . relief : a royal navy helicopter makes a drop on the island of gunitacan . hms daring has brought a medical team from save the children to set up clinics around the main villages . filipino villagers and crew members from hms daring form a human chain to load humanitarian aid supplies onto a barge for victims of typhoon haiyan . cash raised through the philippines typhoon appeal is helping to fund crucial aid in some of the worst hit parts of the islands . the scale of the disaster remains enormous with more than 13 million people now known to be affected , the dec said . four . million people have been forced to leave their homes since typhoon . haiyan struck almost two weeks ago , while the death toll is expected to . exceed 10,000 . aid . agencies are focusing on reaching the most remote areas of the country , . after facing difficulties with debris on roads and poor access to ports . and airports . access is now improving , however , as debris is being cleared from roads and bridges are repaired , the dec said . speaking . on behalf of the 14 uk charities which make up the dec , chief executive . saleh saeed said : `` thanks to the people of the uk , aid agencies have . been able to help save lives . we can and must do more . ` it . will take months and years for people to recover and we will . immediately start helping people with better shelter and the means to . rebuild their lives . aid : lieutenant commander talks to a village elder with two medical volunteers from save the children . britons have donated over # 55 million to the crisis-hit region . needy : 12-year-old filipino typhoon victim , monica sales , 12 , shows a few meagre possessions recovered in the wake of the typhoon . bags of rice stacked in the hangar of british aircraft carrier hms illustrious which is docked in singapore are destined for victims of typhoon haiyan . aid agencies are focusing on reaching the most remote areas of the country , after facing difficulties with debris on roads and poor access to ports and airports . local men unload boxes of supplies from a u.s. osprey aircraft making a brief drop off in borongan , philippines . a u.s. military osprey aircraft flies over damaged buildings as it prepares to land to deliver relief goods for typhoon survivors in guiuan , philippines . typhoon survivors ride a tricycle during a light rain in tacloban , philippines , today . devastation : typhoon survivors walk along the shore of the san jose fishing village on the outskirts of tacloban on the eastern philippine island of leyte more than one week after super typhoon haiyan devastated the area . rubble : debris is seen in a tacloban neighbourhood almost completely flattened by the typhoon . grieving survivors flocked to shattered churches , as aid workers intensified efforts to reach desperate survivors in remote communities . hungry villagers who have yet to receive any relief aid , scramble towards a u.s. helicopter as it arrives to deliver aid in a remote village off guiuan , eastern samar , in central philippines . a young man shelters from the rain as he walks throughtacloban in leyte , philippines . british aid agencies have now reached almost 600,000 survivors across the country . international development secretary justine greening said : ` the british . government is providing vital aid directly to those that need it with . the help of charities on the ground . since the typhoon hit and we . activated the rapid response facility , dfid has helped charities to . immediately scale up their response . ` on top of this , we have . harnessed military assets including cargo planes and logistical . equipment to ensure aid not only gets to the philippines but reaches the . neediest people in the most remote parts of the country . ' donations . can be made to the dec philippines typhoon appeal on the dec 24-hour . hotline on 0370 6060900 , by clicking here , by donating . over the counter at any high street bank or post office , or by sending a . cheque . people can also donate # 5 by texting ` support ' to 70000 . devastation : a woman washes clothes amidst the rubble and debris on the island of leyte . youngsters play a game in a room of house left perched in mid-air after the devastating typhoon swept in . struggling : the united nations estimates that 13 million people were affected by super typhoon haiyan with around 1.9 million losing their homes . survivors of super typhoon haiyan march during a religious procession in tolosa on the eastern philippine island of leyte today as many still do n't know if their loved ones are alive or dead .<doc-sep>provided -- we are hugely grateful for this support . ` the . sheer scale of this disaster has shocked millions of us and rallied us . together to help those in need . the vital funds raised are already . making an incredible difference to the lives of those affected by . typhoon haiyan -- the people of the philippines are incredible grateful . for the support . ' to . make a donation to the dec philippines typhoon appeal visit . http://www.dec.org.uk , call the 24 hour hotline on 0370 60 60 900 , . donate over the counter at any high street bank or post office , or send a . cheque . you can also donate # 5 by texting the word support to 70000 . evacuation : typhoon haiyan survivors wait for their evacuation flight at the airport in tacloban . factory : an aerial view of the destroyed coca-cola factory in tacloban . desperate : villagers race for relief aid dropped from a united states marines osprey aircraft near the town of palo after typhoon haiyan hit the east coast of the philippines .<doc-sep>typhoon haiyan , one of the most powerful storms in history , hit the philippines on november 8 , leaving behind a catastrophic scene : more than 5,000 dead , almost 24,000 injured and about 3 million people displaced . recovery from the monster typhoon , locally known as yolanda , will be long and difficult . if you 're looking for someone missing in the philippines , or if you have information about someone there , you can reach out to the icrc restoring family links network or search the google.org typhoon yolanda person finder . a google crisis map has also been added to detail areas designated for relief . charities and nongovernmental organizations -lrb- ngos -rrb- from around the world are responding to this disaster . many are detailed below with how they 're providing aid and how you can help them make a difference . emergency support . the philippine red cross -lrb- prc -rrb- deployed rescue and relief teams to evaluate the damage in the areas devastated by typhoon haiyan . you can donate to the philippine red cross by selecting the supertyphoon yolanda campaign on their donation page . the international federation of red cross and red crescent societies -lrb- ifrc -rrb- , the international committee of the red cross -lrb- icrc -rrb- and red cross networks from around the world are supporting the philippine red cross . many have created specific funds for this disaster , including the american red cross , canadian red cross and the british red cross . the salvation army is serving storm survivors , primarily with food , water and shelter . emergency disaster service teams have been providing help since the typhoon hit , but are challenged by the lack of accessible roads to transport goods and medical supplies . the non-profit has set up a designated fund for haiyan relief efforts , which you can access here . you can also make a donation by calling 1-800-sal-army -lrb- 1-800-725-2769 -rrb- . the american jewish joint distribution committee -lrb- jdc -rrb- shipped a container of food , shelter , hygiene and medical supplies to the philippines . the non-profit will also be providing `` school in a box '' kits for temporary classrooms for displaced children through its ongoing partnership with unicef . you can support their efforts online or by phone at 1-212-687-6200 . care 's emergency response teams are coordinating with local partners in the philippines to provide food , water , shelter and health care for those in need . you can support care 's efforts on their website , or by phone at 1-800-521-2273 within the united states or +1 -404 -681 -2252 outside the u.s. catholic relief services , the official international humanitarian agency of the catholic community in the u.s. , is helping with water purification , shelter materials and essential living supplies . you can donate to the organization 's efforts online or you can call 1-877-435-7277 . you can also type in your phone number on the website and a representative will call you back to take your donation . convoy of hope 's global disaster response team shipped containers full of food and supplies like hygiene kits and water filtration units to the philippines . you can visit convoy of hope 's website to donate funds to their efforts or call 1-417-823-8998 . mercy corps is delivering food , water , temporary shelter and other basic supplies to devastated areas throughout the philippines . you can support the organization by donating through their website , paypal , or by calling 1-888-747-7440 . oxfam america aid teams are on the ground in northern cebu , northern and eastern samar and leyte , in the eastern visayas region in the philippines . they 're working to provide immediate access to water and sanitation materials . you can support this effort by donating online to their typhoon haiyan relief and recovery fund , or by phone at 1-800-776-9326 . adventist development and relief agency 's -lrb- adra -rrb- emergency response team is working in manila and in the province of bohol to provide food , emergency relief and medical aid to those in need . they have launched an emergency appeal that you can support online or by phone at 1-800-424-2372 . the international rescue committee -lrb- irc -rrb- has an emergency team in manila and launched a $ 10 million appeal in order to ensure immediate needs like safe water , hygiene and sanitation are met . if you would like to contribute to their efforts , click here . operation blessing international -lrb- obi -rrb- deployed disaster relief teams in multiple locations following the massive devastation from typhoon haiyan . the organization is providing clean water and food , emergency shelter materials and medical assistance . to help the charity 's mission , you can make a contribution on their website . food and water . the world food programme was already providing emergency food assistance in the philippines following the october earthquake . with these emergency food stocks stretched thin , additional supplies are needed . you can help these efforts by donating online or by calling 1-202-747-0722 domestically or +39 -06 -65131 for international calls . samaritan 's purse sent disaster relief specialists , including water and nutrition experts , to the philippines to deliver immediate aid . they have launched the philippines emergency relief fund for this disaster , which you can support online or by phone at 1-828-262-1980 . world vision is responding in the philippines by first providing emergency food and clean water . they will also create child-friendly spaces and help families rebuild from this disaster . they have launched a philippines disaster response fund that you can support online or by calling 1-888-511-6443 . action against hunger is providing drinking water and survival kits containing buckets , soap and chlorine tablets . they 're also working to distribute sanitation equipment to prevent outbreaks of waterborne diseases . they 're requesting assistance and you can help by donating online or by calling 1-877-777-1420 . half a million meals from feed my starving children -lrb- fmsc -rrb- have been distributed to typhoon haiyan survivors . an additional 2.5 million meals have been requested by humanitarian organizations working in the region . to provide much needed food to people in the philippines , you can donate to fmsc here . water missions international is working to provide safe drinking water for those in need around cebu , philippines , one of the areas hardest hit by typhoon haiyan . they 're setting up water treatment systems and portable water chlorinators . please donate online or call water missions international at 1-866-280-7107 if you would like to support their efforts . shelter . the un refugee agency -lrb- unhcr -rrb- is working with the philippine government to establish safe cluster zones for those displaced in the typhoon-affected areas . they 're also distributing tents and housing essentials , including clothing , blankets and solar powered lanterns . you can help the unhcr with an online donation or by calling 1-202-296-5191 domestically or +41-22-739-8111 internationally . shelterbox was already in the philippines providing shelter after the 7.2 earthquake that hit bohol on october 15 . they are now expanding their operations to provide tents and essential equipment for families left homeless after typhoon haiyan . you can support their work in the philippines either online or by calling 1-941-907-6036 . habitat for humanity is providing shelter repair kits to help survivors rebuild their damaged homes . you can support this work by donating from the philippines to their re-build philippines fund or from the u.s. by contributing to their disaster response fund . you can also make a donation by phone at 1-800-habitat . architecture for humanity is working with local architects to identify the most critical rebuilding needs . you can support their super typhoon haiyan response online , by calling 1-415-963-3511 or by texting rebuild to 85944 to make a $ 10 donation from your mobile phone . medical assistance . americares shipped antibiotics , wound care supplies and pain relievers to the philippines with more shipments planned . you can support americares with an online donation or by calling 1-800-486-4357 . international medical corps deployed medical professionals and water and sanitation experts to the island nation . the organization also recruited local medical volunteers to staff mobile medical units in and around the hardest-hit areas . the international medical corps team is focusing efforts on child and maternal health , medication , clean water , hygiene awareness and psychosocial support . you can donate to their typhoon haiyan emergency response fund online or by calling 1-800-481-4462 . more than 1.5 tons of emergency medicine and medical supplies have been delivered to the philippines from direct relief . the supplies include antibiotics , pain relievers , nutritional supplements , antifungal medications , wound dressings and chronic disease medicines . you can call in your donation by dialing 1-805-964-4767 or you can go online to support the organization . médecins sans frontières / doctors without borders -lrb- msf -rrb- have emergency teams in cebu city , including medical personnel , logisticians and psychologists . they have brought tents , supplies of drugs , medical equipment and material to purify water , as well as essential plastic sheeting , cooking items and hygiene kits . teams will monitor possible outbreaks of infectious diseases . you can make your donation by calling 1-212 - 763-5779 or online . doctors of the world dispatched a team of doctors and support staff to give immediate medical care to those in need . you can support them by donating online , or by phone at 1-646-307-7584 . heart to heart international sent medical volunteers with emergency aid , hygiene kits and medical supplies . in addition to donations to their disaster readiness & response fund , they 're looking for licensed medical professionals to volunteer in the philippines . you can also help by preparing and shipping hygiene kits for those in need . catholic medical mission board -lrb- cmmb -rrb- sent their medical team with aid including antibiotics , wound care and surgical supplies . you can support these efforts with a donation online or by calling 1-800-678-5659 . helping children . the u.s. fund for unicef is helping children and their families in the philippines receive shelter , clean water , nutrition and vaccines . their emergency response can be supported online or by calling 1-800-367-5437 . you can also donate directly to unicef in the philippines here . save the children is offering disaster relief support for children in the philippines after typhoon haiyan . the charity is providing relief material kits for children and families , which include toiletries , household cleaning items , temporary school tents and learning materials . you can support their philippines annual monsoon and typhoon children in emergency fund online . you can also donate by phone at 1-800-728-3843 . emergency response teams from childfund international prepositioned supplies , including emergency kits and tents , and made arrangements with local suppliers to access food and non-food relief supplies . the organization is also setting up child - centered spaces where kids can feel safe . donate to childfund online to help children cope and recover confidence after this disaster . teams from plan are also responding to the needs of children and their families . their priorities are vulnerable youngsters and communities in rural locations . you can support their appeal on their website .<doc-sep>but when a tumblr user known as agent blye read about her plight , she turned to the web community and helped raise more than $ 10,000 in less than a week . life-changing : tumblr users have helped raise $ 10,000 so esinam can have facial surgery . dreams : esinam hopes to be able to go to school after her operation . the tumblr user that sparked the online giving had visited the new seed international orphanage in ghana three years ago . when she spotted esinam 's gofundme page last week she encouraged donors to help raise the cash needed for the teenager 's surgery . using the site 's ` signal-boost ' culture , the kind-hearted blogger was able to boost the orphan 's surgery fund by encouraging more than 450 people to donate . the deformity suffered by the 13-year-old has prevented her from attending school , according to the daily dot . no one is sure what is causing the mass growing on her face because esinam 's parents died when she was younger .<doc-sep>-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- more than 1,000 people are missing in the aftermath of a tropical storm that wreaked havoc across the southern philippines last weekend , the country 's government said friday , as it grappled with the mounting humanitarian crisis in the region . a total of 1,079 people remain unaccounted for , the philippine national disaster risk reduction and management council said in a statement . earlier in the week , the disaster council said it had lost count of the number of missing as it tried to assess the scale of the destruction . the death toll from tropical storm washi , which set off landslides and flash floods that swept away whole villages , has risen to 1,080 , according to the council . the united nations said wednesday that the storm has created `` huge '' humanitarian needs on the island of mindanao , the scene of the worst devastation . it has made an appeal to raise $ 28 million to deal with the immediate problems in the area , with hundreds of thousands of people displaced in and around the port cities of iligan and cagayan de oro . `` i was shocked by scale of destruction i saw , '' david carden , the head of the u.n. office for the coordination of humanitarian affairs in the philippines told cnn on thursday after visiting the region . he said it looked as if an `` inland tsunami had struck the area . '' around 675,000 people have been affected by the storm , the disaster council said friday , with more than 300,000 of them being taken care of at evacuation centers at the moment . president benigno aquino of the philippines has declared a state of national calamity following the storm . the disaster council said it estimated the cost of the damage caused by the storm at more than one billion philippines pesos -lrb- $ 23 million -rrb- .

<t> royal navy sailors from hms daring distribute badly needed supplies . </t> <t> more than 1.5 million people have been displaced by the storm . </t> <t> british aid has already reached over almost 600,000 people . </t> <t> disasters emergency committee say response has been ` overwhelming ' </t>

kind-hearted britons donate more than ⁇ 55million to the philippines crisis appeal<T>

a skeleton excavated from a grave in croatia has reignited the intense debate raging over whether the explorer christopher columbus and his crew introduced syphilis to europe in the 15th century . a new study claims to have disproved the theory , instead suggesting the sexually transmitted disease , which can result in death , was present in europe before the explorers returned from the americas . the disease , which is caused by the bacteria , treponema pallidum , causes symptoms ranging from a sore throat and rash to problems with the heart , blood vessels and brain which can trigger stroke , heart disease , dementia , paralysis and even death . ever since the first case was recorded in europe in 1495 - three years after columbus 's first voyage to the new world - experts have argued over its origins . three core theories exist attempting to explain where it first emerged , and its rapid spread through europe at the end of the 15th century . experts have long debated the origin of syphilis . a popular theory is that the disease originated in the new world , the americas , and was transported to europe by the explorer christopher columbus and his crew . the sexually transmitted disease causes symptoms ranging from a sore throat and rash to problems with the brain , heart and blood vessels that can trigger stroke , heart disease , paralysis and even death . scientists at the university of split in croatia claim to have unearthed a skeleton of a man showing signs of syphilis dating from a roman grave . they claim the bent thigh bone , pictured , is proof of the disease . the first , the columbian theory , assumes syphilis was introduced to europe in 1493 by a ship arriving from the carribean islands . the second suggests the disease was first present in africa , and was brought to europe by slaves arriving in spain and portugal . and , the third theory assumes syphilis was present in both the old and new worlds , and that four different syndromes developed . despite this abundance of theories , the definitive origin of the disease remains an enigma . a team of scientists from the university of split in croatia set out to test the three theories , examining the remains of people unearthed from the dalmatian area of croatia , ranging from different historical periods . they conclude ` the columbian theory of syphilis origin is not sustainable ' , citing evidence of syphilis on the bones of a man , aged 20 to 29 , who was excavated from a grave dating from the roman era . but experts remain sceptical . dr rob knell , a reader in evolutionary ecology at queen mary 's university in london , said one skeleton ` showing apparent syphilitic changes does not constitute much in the way of a weight of evidence ' to disprove the columbian theory . he told mailonline : ` firstly , it is only a single skeleton - this means that it is very hard to draw much in the way of conclusions from it , because apparent syphilitic changes in a single skeleton could be the consequence of chance deformities that were not a consequence of the disease . ` with only a single skeleton it is very hard to conclude much about the potential causes of the changes observed . ` secondly , we know that there were other treponenmal diseases in europe or africa before columbus , such as yaws , and these can cause skeletal changes as well . the disease can cause major changes to bones . ` without a decent sized sample , my understanding is that it is hard to distinguish syphilitic changes in bones from changes caused by other treponema diseases . ' he said this discovery is the latest in a series of pre-columbian skeletons with ` apparent syphilitic changes ' , with a similar study emerging ` every few years ' . ` these are always isolated skeletons with questionable pathology , ' he told mailonline . ` and they always seem to get forgotten about pretty quickly . ' dr bruce rothschild , a professor of medicine at the university of kansas and expert in the origins of diseases like syphilis , echoed dr knell 's doubts . professor rothschild told mailonline while the subject is ` important and pertinent today , the article is not valid ' . he said the bone abnormalities appear to be the result of abnormal growth rather than syphilis . he said the thinning of the cortex of the femur , seen on the x-ray , is ` the opposite of what one sees in syphillis ' , rather suggesting the man suffered fibrous dysplasia . he told mailonline : ` syphilis is clearly a new world ` product ' . ` despite many efforts to suggest otherwise , there is no old world evidence of syphilis prior to 1492 . ` the disease derives from yaws in north america between 2000 and 1800 years ago , on the colorado plateau above the mogollon ridge . ` the suggestions of pre-columbian syphilis in europe are based on inadequate understanding of terminology . ' the new study was published in the journal of sexual medicine and involved croatian scientists analysing a random sample of 403 skeletons , from a collection of 3,000 . of those , 135 came from five excavation sites archeologically dated to the iron age , the prehistory era . an antique sample of 134 skeletons were taken from more than 1,000 graves excavated from solin-smiljanovac or salona , a roman colony . the remaining 134 samples dated from the medieval and new age eras , and were taken from two excavation sites dating from 14th to 19th centuries . the oldest skeletons , from the prehistory and antique eras , were used as a control group . the scientists claim their finding disproves the theory that columbus transported the disease to europe aboard the santa maria and other ships . the disease is a bacterial infection , often caught by having sex with an infected person . the bacteria that cause syphilis are called treponema pallidum . they can enter the body through close contact with an infected sore , normally during vaginal , anal or oral sex . the disease can also be caught by sharing sex toys with someone who is infected . pregnant women can pass the disease to their unborn child , which can cause stillbirth or death shortly after labour . spyhilis is caused by bacteria called treponema pallidum , which can enter the body through close contact with an infected sore , normally during vaginal , anal and oral sex . in some cases the disease is passed through injecting drugs with infected needles . symptoms of syphilis develop in three stages . it begins with a painless but highly infectious sore on the genitals , or around the mouth . if another person comes into contact with the sore , which lasts from two to six weeks , they can become infected . secondary symptoms of the disease include a skin rash and sore throat , which typically last for a few weeks . once they disappear a sufferer will experience a phase with no symptoms , which can last for years . the next stage , the most dangerous , follows . the symptoms of the final stage vary depending on which part of the body the infection spreads to . it can affect the brain , nerves , eyes , heart , bones , skin or blood vessels , causing a range of illnesses including stroke , dementia , paralysis , blindess , deafness , heart disease and death . source : nhs choices . given the most accepted theory , the columbian theory , supports the fact syphilitic changes will only be found on skeletons dating from the 15th century or later , this group were studied to assess if any signs of spyhilis could be found prior to columbus ' return to europe . prior to this study , only one case of venereal syphilis was found on a female skeleton from the 15th to 17th century . the team 's findings revealed just one skeleton had anomalies that suggested infection with syphilis . it dated from the antique excavation site in solin-smiljanovac , and the scientists concluded it belonged to a man aged between 20 and 29 years old . changes to the femur , or thigh bone , found suggest the man had fallen victim to the disease . the authors conclude : ` because of everything stated , we believe that the columbian theroy of syphilis origin is not sustainable . ` syphilis was most likely to present in the old world , but not to the extent that is was in post-columbian time . dr rob knell , from queen mary 's university in london said one skeleton is not enough to disprove the columbian theory . ` it is interesting and indicative that no evidence of syphilis was found in graveyards from post-columbian time in this research , and in the territory of present-day croatia , only few cases of probable syphilis were published . ` all evidence supports the theory that syphilis is not a new illness , but its manifestations were randomly recorded or misclassified . ' they said they believe ` more excavations with more skeletons examined will support the syphilis prior to 1492 ' . dr knell challenged those scientists who back the theory that syphilis pre-dates columbus ' return to europe to produce a molecular family tree for the bacteria , which is better than those currently used to show syphilis is more closely related to old world treponema , than new world . ` or they should find a skeletal assemblage with a decent sample size of apparently syphilitic changes that would allow a better assessment of whether the changes observed were really caused by syphilis . ` or they should sequence dna from pre-columbian bacteria and use the sequence to show that the bacteria in question were the causative agents of syphilis , and not a related treponema . ` they also need to come up with an explanation of why the disease changed in virulence and went from being unknown in 1490 to a dreadful and widely recognised scourge a few years later . ' he told mailonline : ` there is considerable evidence that venereal syphilis evolved in the new world and was then transported to europe shortly after columbus ' discoveries in 1492 . ` this evidence includes dna sequencing studies that show that the bacterium which causes syphilis is most closely related to other , similar diseases in the new world , skeletal evidence showing syphilitic changes in large numbers of pre-columbian skeletons in places like the dominican republic , and also the rather more circumstantial evidence regarding the changes in virulence caused by syphilis after it first appeared in europe . ` for the moment the only good explanation for this change in virulence is that the disease was freshly introduced from a different population where it had been evolving to deal with defences possessed by the host population , which the european population did not have , allowing the disease to largely avoid any immune response for the european hosts and cause very severe disease . '<doc-sep>by . lee moran . published : . 11:44 est , 28 september 2012 . | . updated : . 12:03 est , 28 september 2012 . christopher columbus was from ibiza , politicians on the spanish party isle have claimed . the bizarre theory , which they admit they can not categorically prove , is based largely on the fact that the fabled 15th century explorer had the same handwriting as ibizans of the time . and now , politicians have vowed to re-brand the island - better known for booze-cruise brits , all-night clubbing and hard-core house music - as the home of america 's discoverer . ibiza calling : the bizarre theory apparently disproves the widespread belief that christopher columbus was either italian , portuguese , or from galicia in the north-west of spain . that is despite them acknowledging that they can not prove the theory , espoused by self-styled investigative journalist nito verdera , is 100 per cent accurate . they also admit they truly can not verify whether columbus was born on the island , or even if he lived there for any period of time whatsoever . but councillors voted unanimously yesterday to formally advertise the hypothesis that columbus was the son of merchants who had a house in dalt vila , the medieval area of ibiza town . re brand : politicians say columbus was from ibiza town and want to re-brand the island on the back of the claim . party isle : ibiza is better known for booze-cruise brits , all-night clubbing and hard-core house music . it came with one condition - that it did not cost taxpayers ' on the white isle a single euro . the claim has been met with widespread scepticism , with many taking to twitter to say it is simply a publicity stunt to attract tourists to ibiza 's cash-strapped holiday resorts . but verdera , who claims to have worked as a merchant sailor and pilot , insisted that the seafarer had a ` geocultural origin ' from the island . and the self-styled journalist 's alleged 50 years of work had apparently disproved the widespread belief that columbus was either italian , portuguese , or from galicia in the north-west of spain . ibizan hand : a ledger written by columbus . journalist nito verdera claims he had typically ibizan handwriting of the time . ibiza to america : an illustration . of christopher columbus setting foot on american soil for the first . time in 1492 .<doc-sep>by . ted thornhill . last updated at 3:25 pm on 28th december 2011 . although hailed for his discovery of the americas in the 15th century , christopher columbus 's reputation was tainted because he was blamed for introducing syphilis to europe . however , several reports have since argued the case that the deadly disease was already widespread before columbus landed back in spain in 1493 . now researchers george armelagos , from emory university , molly zuckerman , from mississippi state university and columbia university 's kristin harper , claim that all the evidence putting columbus and his crew in the clear is flawed . in the dock over syphilis : explorer christopher columbus , who came from genoa , in present-day italy . armelagos told livescience : ` there 's no really good evidence of a syphilis case before 1492 in europe . '<doc-sep>verdera 's theory was backed by opposition political party nova alternativa , whose councillor antonio villalonga originally proposed the motion . he told 20minutos . es that the theory ` was fundamentally sound , based on historic and linguistic studies . ' he pointed to the way columbus has used coastal names from the balearic islands in naming areas in the carribean - for example caragoler , punta de la mata and punta de la rama . another indication , he said , was columbus ' writing style could be traced back to ibizan residents . villalonga added : ` even though there could be an error , everything points to this being true . it 's just to give someone who did something amazing the correct recognition . ' he said there were many ways in which the new found origin of columbus could be exploited , but that it would not see the council spending much money . he said : the council will not spend $ 50,000 in books , but if it could spend $ 500 on a walking trail through his family home then that could happen . ' party isle to caribbean isle : it is claimed that columbus was in fact from ibiza town , in ibiza , off the coast of spain . born in 1451 , he sailed to the new world in search of the orient in 1492 , but landed in the bahamas . columbus heroically led his crew into the unknown as he set sail for the new world on a voyage of discovery in 1492 . he was in fact trying to find a westward sea passage to the orient when he stumbled across the americas . born between august and october 1451 , columbus was the son of a weaver and small-time . merchant . as a teenager , christopher went to sea , and is believed to have travelled extensively before finally making portugal his base . it was here that he initially . attempted to gain royal patronage for . his ` enterprise of the indies ' . finally he persuaded king ferdinand and queen isabella to sponsor the . expedition and , on 3 august 1492 , columbus and his fleet of three ships , . the santa maria , the pinta and the niña , set sail across the atlantic . ten days later they came ashore in the bahamas . he went on to land on a series of other islands in the caribbean , including cuba and . hispaniola , and returned to spain in triumph where he was made ` admiral of . the seven seas ' and viceroy of the indies . despite his successes , he has been blamed by some historians for bringing syphilis back to europe .<doc-sep>london , england -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- from ancient phoenician galleys to 21st century super yachts , a lot has changed about the way people travel the high seas over the centuries . the mirabella v , built in 2003 , is the world 's biggest single-masted sailing yacht , with a mast that is nearly 300 ft tall . whether it 's one intrepid `` micro-yachtsman '' navigating the atlantic in a boat the size of a bathtub , or an elite racing team shattering world records in a state-of-the-art catamaran , these voyages all have one thing in common : they have altered the way mankind looks at the world . mainsail takes a look at the ships , and the revolutionaries they carried on their way . voyage of the beagle . when : 1831 who : naturalist charles darwin where : galapagos islands the boat : the hms beagle was a 90 ft , 10-gun former british navy warship built in 1820 . the ship was repurposed and commissioned for civilian exploration voyages in 1825 . how long : five years legacy : aboard the hms beagle , darwin collected specimens and began to develop his theories of evolution , which would later crystallize in `` the origin of species . '' columbus discovers the new world . when : 1492 who : italian explorer christopher columbus where : from spain to the caribbean the boats : the santa maria was a 70 ft , three-masted ship built from pine and oak , that could carry 40 men . the nina and the pinta were both smaller , nimbler boats with triangle-shaped masts better for navigating tricky waterways . the square-sail santa maria ran aground in modern-day haiti on christmas day 1492 . legacy : searching for a new way into the east indies spice route , it was aboard these three ships that columbus unintentionally discovered the caribbean .

<t> scientists at the university of split , croatia , claim to have ` disproved ' the theory syphilis was introduced to europe by christopher columbus . </t> <t> origins of the infection is one of the most controversial issues of disease . </t> <t> three major theories exist , the first is the columbian explanation . </t> <t> the second suggests african slaves brought it to spain and portugal . </t> <t> and the third assumes syphilis was present in both old and new worlds . </t> <t> new study examined 403 skeletons for signs of syphilis . </t> <t> identified one male skeleton they claim had signs of the disease . </t> <t> because it dated from the roman era , they say columbian theory is wrong . </t> <t> experts dismissed the discovery , claiming one skeleton is not proof . </t>

croatian skeleton ` disproves ' theory syphilis arrived aboard christopher columbus 's ship<T>

uk travellers are turning their backs on marrakech after a tourist was jailed last month for ` homosexual acts ' . travel searches are down by nearly half after the it was revealed ray cole had been imprisoned in the moroccan city , according to travel website trivago.co.uk . travel interest to morocco as a whole is said to have slumped by 31 per cent . scroll down for video . price comparison website trivago say that hotel searches to marrakesh have decreased by 46 per cent since it was revealed that british tourist ray cole had been imprisoned last month . mr cole , 69 , from kent , flew back into gatwick airport on tuesday after spending 20 days in jail in the north african country , a move which prompted a huge backlash across the world . he was detained along with his friend jamal jam wald nass when police found ` homosexual images ' on his phone . foreign office guidelines state that homosexuality is a crime in morocco . he described the experience as a ` total nightmare ' on his return to the uk . as the news of mr cole 's arrest and imprisonment spread , campaigners took to morocco 's official tourism facebook page to urge potential visitors to avoid the country . mr cole , 69 , from kent , spent 20 days in jail in the north african country after police found ` homosexual images ' on his phone . mr cole was four weeks into a five-week holiday in morocco when he was detained by police . he had gone to marrakech to see 20-year-old jamal jam wald nass after developing a friendship on facebook . the pair were stopped by police in marrakesh as they were waiting at a bus stop . a campaign with the #freeraycole hashtag was set up on twitter along side a facebook page and online petition . as the news spread throughout the media , campaigners took to morocco 's official tourism facebook page to urge potential visitors to avoid the country .<doc-sep>mr cole said on his return : ` i 've seen things i never knew existed . it 's not a prison , it 's a concentration camp . ' mr cole , 69 , from kent , flew back into gatwick airport on tuesday where he was reunited with his family . he said the attitudes to homosexuality in morocco ` are about 100 years out of date ' . ` they seemed to think that i was some kind of sex tourist , but i 'm not and i was n't . ' when hotel searches made by uk travellers on monday 6 and tuesday 7 october were compared to searches made on the same days the previous week -lrb- september 29 and 30 -rrb- , trivago found that interest to marrakesh had dropped by 46 per cent . although the largest decline in hotel searches occurred in marrakech , travel interest to morocco as a whole decreased by 31 per cent over the same period . with most stories reported in the media on monday , october 6 , this day saw the greatest decline in travel interest . compared to monday , september 29 , hotel searches decreased by 52 per cent in marrakech and 40 per cent to the country as a whole . trivago is the world 's largest hotel price comparison website , and the survey is based on website visits from 75 million global monthly users . morocco has been a popular destination for british tourist who travel to the north african country for winter sun . denise bartlett , a spokesman for trivago , said : ` with campaigners on morocco 's official tourism facebook page deeming the country unsafe for british tourists , it seems their plan to boycott the country was initially successful . ` forty six per cent is a significant decrease rarely seen in popular tourist destinations . for example , following the military coup in thailand in may 2014 , hotel searches decreased by just 26 per cent . ` although the british tourist in question has now been released , it will be interesting to see if tourists continue to avoid the destination . ` morocco is a year-round popular choice among uk holidaymakers , while agadir is a popular winter sun destination . ` morocco 's tourism economy would no doubt suffer from a sharp decline in british tourists . '<doc-sep>an mi5 agent praised by tony blair for playing a key role in the uk 's war on terror is suing the government after being told that he can no longer live in britain . the 33-year-old moroccan-born agent worked for mi5 for six years , risking his life to prevent terror attacks on the uk . he infiltrated islamic extremist cells and worked on investigations into the 7/7 attacks on london and the madrid bombings as well as providing intelligence which led to the arrest of al qaeda terror suspects . danger : the agent leaves court with his face hidden by a hood and goggles following his 2003 arrest in belgium . now the home office has told him he has no right to remain in britain because ministers say he has a criminal record . his case is due to be heard at a high-profile immigration hearing in may , where mi5 has been asked to give evidence . the agent , who married a british citizen with whom he has a five-year-old daughter , says he faces arrest and torture in his home country of morocco if forced to leave . the man left morocco when he was 15 and arrived in britain three years later .<doc-sep>by . hugo duncan . published : . 19:39 est , 31 january 2014 . | . updated : . 19:40 est , 31 january 2014 . british workers have suffered the longest squeeze on their incomes for at least 50 years , official figures showed yesterday . the office for national statistics said average wages have fallen 2.2 per cent a year since the start of 2010 after inflation is taken into account . the four-year slump in ` real wages ' is the longest since records began in 1964 and will fuel the political row over the so-called ` cost of living crisis ' facing millions of families across the uk . worry : the new figures showed that wages have been falling for four consecutive years - the longest since records began in 1964 .<doc-sep>by . james black . published : . 11:18 est , 12 november 2012 . | . updated : . 06:31 est , 13 november 2012 . anxiang du was able to flee to morocco and dodge arrest for 14 months after police failed to alert interpol to his case . a man suspected of slaughtering a family of four was freed to go on the run for a further 14 months despite being arrested by police just five days after the killings , it was claimed today . businessman anxiang du was arrested by moroccan police in may last year - but officers let him go because british police failed to let interpol know he was a wanted man . police in the city of oujda suspected he was an illegal immigrant and let him go after they could not determine his identity or nationality . just five says before du 's arrest . jeff ding , his wife helen and their two daughters 18-year-old xing and . alice , 12 , were all stabbed to death in northampton . du was finally arrested in july after spending 14 months on the run . when .<doc-sep>but mr annan , who quit his job as syrian peace envoy in august , also warned that governments rarely deliver all the aid they have promised . speaking at the cheltenham literature festival earlier this month , he added : ` the g8 and the g20 make lots of noise , lots of publicity about aid which is not in the end delivered . ' in recent weeks , it has emerged that british taxpayers ' money has been splashed out on a string of projects in wealthy countries , while domestic cuts continue apace . among the projects being paid for by the eu are a scheme promoting tourism in an icelandic national park and a pro-eu television series in turkey . and # 1.8 million has been handed to the caribbean island of barbados to build a hotel and leisure complex where 200 young people will be trained each year in ` hospitality management ' . some # 800,000 out of the eu aid budget is going on a water park being built in morocco by the french owners of center parcs . at the tory conference earlier this month , miss greening said : ` i want to be clear that whether we give a pound directly , or through another organisation , i always expect value for money on behalf of the taxpayer . ` i want to bring that same focus on value for money in the uk to the eu in brussels . i do n't think it 's right that the eu still gives money to those countries higher up the income scale , when we 've taken the decision to target the poorest . ' the department for international development has spent # 500million on so-called ` poverty barons ' , private consultants running aid programmes abroad . meanwhile , millions in aid was last month pledged to help expand an oil plant in india part-owned by the uk 's richest man , billionaire steel magnate lakshmi mittal .

<t> hotel searches in marrakesh down by 46 % following ray cole 's arrest . </t> <t> mr cole , 69 , imprisoned for ` homosexual acts ' , prompting a huge backlash . </t> <t> campaigners have since urged potential visitors to avoid the country . </t>

uk tourism to morocco facing huge slump after british man 's arrest<T>

she 's married to a hollywood heartthrob , graces the most star-studded parties and has a roster of a-list friends , but blake lively proves she 's a down-to-earth girl at heart in her latest beauty campaign . smouldering as the face of gucci premiere , the pregnant actress shares her festive regime , traditions and memories - and christmas in the lively household a far less lavish affair than you may have imagined . speaking about her favourite time of the year , the 27-year-old said : ` christmas for me is all about spending time with my family . i cherish any chance we have to spend all day together making gingerbread houses , baking cookies , or sitting around and watching movies . ' scroll down for video . blake lively poses in a christmassy shoot as the face of gucci premiere fragrances . blake , who grew up in los angeles in a large brood , opened up about her childhood and the nostalgia that christmas brings . ` growing up in california , lighting seasonal candles were the only way we are able to experience winter because we had no snow or change of seasons , ' she said . ` the smell of pine needles , spruce and the smell of a christmas tree - those to me , are the scents of the holidays . ' the actress , who shot to fame as serena van der woodsen in gossip girl , revealed her favourite holiday movie is holiday inn with bing crosby and fred astaire . ` it 's such an amazing film ! i also love it 's a wonderful life and those claymation movies too . i have n't outgrown them , ' she said . she may have an enviable figure and will no doubt snap back to her pre-baby body with ease , but blake has admitted that one of her favourite festive foods is home-baked cookies . ` my dad actually makes the best cookies , ' she said of her favoured sweet treat . ` my mum is great baker too but does n't share them - it 's tantalising ! luckily for me though , my dad shares his ! ' . blake , who is expecting her first child with ryan reynolds , says the festive season is all about family . sharing her top gifts for christmas , blake - obviously - suggests gucci premiere eau de toilette . sharing her top gifts for this december 25 , blake - obviously - suggests gucci premiere eau de toilette . charitable as ever , blake explains that when you purchase a fragrance , gucci will make a donation through chime or change to any organisation of your choosing benefiting women 's health , education and justice . blake has long supported chime for change , along with beyonce and eva longoria .<doc-sep>` it 's the perfect way to give back while also giving a loved one a gift . it 's a gift that keeps on giving , ' she added . blake also published her first holiday gift guide on her new blog last week , and it 's every bit as bohemian as the gossip girl star herself . gifted : blake unveiled her gift guide on preserve and included mysterious ` dreaming oil ' among the presents she recommends on her preserve website for a ` foodie ' loved one is an organic spiced cocoa mix , which costs more than # 20 . also on the list is the ever-so mysterious ` dreaming oil ' , which promises ' a serenading melody in every drop ' . blake , who is expecting her first baby with husband ryan reynolds next year , is n't letting pregnancy get in the way of her work commitments . the actress was positively glowing as she stepped out at the l'oreal paris ' ninth annual women of worth celebration in new york city on tuesday , proudly showing off her baby bump in a clinging black evening gown . blake was named as a new face of l'oreal last october and joined the likes of julianne moore and eva longoria at the bash . glowing : pregnant blake looked a million dollars as she stepped out at the l'oreal paris ' ninth annual women of worth celebration in new york city on tuesday , proudly showing off her baby bump . blake may be lauded as one of the world 's most beautiful women , which is obvious from this shoot and her red carpet appearance on tuesday , but even she has pangs of insecurity . ` glamour is very much a state of mind . there were points early on in my life when i wanted to look like someone else , or i dressed in a way that was n't necessarily representative of who i was , ' she said . ` but , ' she continues , ' i learned very quickly that style and confidence has to come from within . it 's what makes you feel your most graceful , elegant and empowered self . ` you can be glamorous in jeans and a t-shirt or you can have it dressed up in your finest . it 's really about finding that woman that you want to be . ' so in love : actress blake lively and actor ryan reynolds are expecting their first baby .<doc-sep>has opened up about family christmases in the lively household . says her whole family will be ` wearing gucci fragrance ' she has become one of the most sought-after actresses and models across the pond after finding fame in hit tv show gossip girl . from her glamorous leap from the face of chanel to gucci to her relationship with ryan reynolds , the 25-year-old has barely been out of the spotlight this year . but the stunning blonde from los angeles proves she is a far cry from her pretentious on-screen character serena van der woodson in a candid new video interview . scroll down for video . candid : blake lively opened up about family life and how she will be spending christmas .<doc-sep>british designer and illustrator hayden williams created sketches of sarah jessica parker , beyoncé and jay-z , kim kardashian and kanye west in lanvin and rihanna in stella mccartney . works of art : yigit ozcakmak draws karolína kurková , left and beyonce , right , in their met ball outfits . queen of style : sarah jessica parker 's oscar de la renta dress wowed at the met ball last week . british artist hayden williams ' drew his own stunning version . look lively : yigit ozcakmak has drawn the stunning blake lively in her gucci dress from last monday 's met ball in new york . hayden , 22 , who 's twitter account has 17,000 followers including naomi campbell , regularly shares his fashion and celebrity sketches onto his pinterest , twitter , instagram and tumblr sites .<doc-sep>by . bianca london . gwyneth paltrow must be quaking in her tod 's . first blake lively launched her very own lifestyle blog , just like gwynnie 's goop , and now she 's gone and launched a new designer fragrance campaign on the same day as her fellow a-list actress . blake has been the face of gucci fragrances for several seasons and dazzles in the new campaign imagery for premiere eau de toilette . wearing a glittering gold dress and with her hair in tumbling waves , the gossip girl star oozes old school hollywood glamour . wow ! blake lively has just been unveiled as the face of gucci 's latest fragrance and she oozes old school hollywood glamour in the campaign . speaking about the new scent , frida giannini , gucci 's creative director , said : ` in the new première eau de toilette , there is a charming balance of jasmine sambac and bulgarian rose , two classically elegant feminine flowers that are contrasted with delicate freesia . the result is a vibrant , modern feminine scent that you can enjoy wearing every day . ' blake added : ` you spray it and you immediately feel empowered - there 's a sensuality that comes with fragrance and there 's a power that fragrance has on other people . ` but while gucci première represents a red carpet moment or a big night out , the new eau de toilette version is softer . it has all the great presence of the original , but dialled down and freshened up . you really can wear it as your everyday fragrance . '<doc-sep>plug : blake made sure to plug the gucci premiere fragrance that she is the face of . blake , who is the face of gucci 's premiere perfume , of course makes sure that she gives her signature scent a big push . ` we would all buy each other fragrances in our family because it tells a story of each different time period in your life . ` it 's a nice identifier and it 's also a little bit of a selfish gift , it 's so comforting when you 're near someone that you love and you recognise their smell . it 's just like `` ahh , that 's you '' . ' she added : ` me and my sisters have the same taste in scent . we are all going to be wearing gucci , if you were blindfolded in a room you would n't be able to tell us apart . ' blake lively is the face of gucci premiere fragrance , from # 45 available nationwide .

<t> actress blake is face of new gucci premiere fragrance . </t> <t> 27-year-old opens up about favourite festive activities . </t> <t> expecting first child with husband ryan reynolds next year . </t>

blake lively shares her christmas traditions in new gucci shoot<T>

for commuters it is perhaps the most baffling annual excuse for delays and cancellations on the railways : leaves on the line . but there may now be a solution to the problem and it involves zapping autumn litter into oblivion with lasers . dutch rail company nederlandse spoorwegen has revealed it is working with the delft university of technology and a british inventor to fit powerful lasers under two of its trains to burn away leaves from the tracks . scroll down for video . falling leaves from trees beside railway tracks led to 4.5 million hours of passenger delays last year , so rail operators hope a new laser system will help them clear the dangerous leafy mulch that builds up on rails . the technology will use intense beams of infrared light to vaporise the build up of material on the rails before the wheels of the train passes over them . fallen leaves cause delays on the rail network because they can cover and stick to the tracks when wet . this can make the tracks slippery in itself , but the problem becomes worse when heavy metal train wheels pass over the top , as the leaves get sucked under the wheels and crushed , compacting the material into a hard , shiny substance that has been compared to teflon . when this layer becomes wet , the tracks become excessively slippery and braking distances can double . once stationary , trains can also struggle to get going again as they are unable to get traction on the tracks . leaf mulch can also insulate train wheels from the rails , meaning signallers get less information about the location of trains on the network , meaning trains need to run with bigger spaces between them . yet despite this , leaves on the line remains the excuse most likely to infuriate train travellers each autumn as they struggle to understand why rail companies can not be better prepared for this problem . the perennial excuse of fallen leaves causing travel chaos has long been seen as a running joke , but according to network rail in the uk , leaves caused 4.5 million hours of passenger delays in 2013 . the laser device sits just in front of the wheels while a specially designed suspension system helps to keep the high powered beam focused on the layer of mulch that builds up on rails as leaves get wet and break down .<doc-sep>methods including brushing and grinding the rails , washing with jets of water or ice have all been tried , but with limited success . now researchers at delft university of technology have been developing a system with the dutch rail engineering firm strukton rail , the national network prorail and train operator nederlandse spoorwegen . ` we are now investigating whether offers laser solution , ' jurjen hendriks , one of the researchers at delft university of technology told the website kennislink . the laser railhead cleaner -lrb- lrc -rrb- which has been installed by the researchers on a nederlandse spoorwegen dm-90 train , sits under the train just in front of the wheels . most current methods for removing mulch from train tracks use high powered jets of water to wash the rails . the device uses a nd : yag laser to pulses of laser light with a wavelength of around 1,064 nanometres , which is infrared . according to experts the wavelength used is specifically absorbed by the leaves and other organic matter that can build up on the tracks , but not by metal . this means that the energy from the lasers is reflected off the rails without damaging them while the leaf material is vaporised , a process known as ablation . a spokesman for strukton rail said : ` the lrc briefly heats the organic material on the rails and because the organic material expands more rapidly it separates from the rails . the laser railhead cleaner system is being trialed underneath nederlandse spoorwegen dm-90 trains . lasers can be used to detect when fruits like apples , bananas , pears and tomatoes reach their ` peak ' for eating . researchers from saint joseph university in lebanon and the université de bretagne occidentale de brest in france have developed a technique that looks at the speckling of the skin of fruits .<doc-sep>as climacteric fruits like apples and bananas mature and ripen on the tree , it is important to pick them at exactly the right moment . after this point the fruit becomes vulnerable to fungi or starts to rot . the researchers found they could analyse the speckle patterns on the skin of golden apples as they ripened by looking at the way the laser light was scattered and reflected from apple skin . this changed as the fruit ripened . the researchers hope the technique can be used to help farmers pick their fruit at exactly the right time . ` what 's more , rust bursts away as well . the rails are cleaned and dried as a result , preventing any other material from adhering to them for some time . ` tests have shown that because they are solid , rails and other infrastructural objects are not damaged by the ablation process . ' the laser railhead cleaner technology was first invented by a former royal navy officer called malcolm higgins , who has developed the technology under the company name laserthor . tests on his technology between 1999 and 2004 were conducted by railtrack and its predecessor network rail but revealed that it struggled to focus the laser correctly on the track due to vibrations as the trains picked up speed . however , mr higgins proved that dirt and moisture were vaporised from the track at speeds just over 6mph . he later teamed up with the german fraunhofer institute in aachen and the rofin sinar laser firm in hamburg to develop a more powerful laser . this used a two kilowatts of infrared laser light that produced 25,000 pulses per second . this heated the leafy mulch to temperatures of more than 5,000 degrees , causing it to vanish from the rails . further tests with network rail showed it was successful at speaks of up to 40mph , but network rail said it chose not to take the tests further .<doc-sep>mr higgins has now been working with strukton rail and delft university as a consultant on the project . they have been able to improve the system so that it can clean 20mm of rail head on both sides of the track at speeds of up to 50mph . their device also uses a suspension system to help protect the optics of the laser from vibrations while the laser also temporarily switches off if it misses its target . instead of lasers , network rail said it is now concentrating on using high pressure jet washing technology to bash away leaf mulch and laying down a composite of sand and aluminium onto the tracks to aid traction . the laser is focused onto the rail head so that pulses of intense light vaporise any organic material that has built up on the surface of the tracks . this year network rail has also begun using new technology called a tribometer , a handheld device that accurately measures how slippery the rails are , on its network in merseyside . data from this device is then used to assess the effectiveness of treatments and whether more are needed , according to the company . but lasers also have advantages as sand and water tanks need to be regularly refilled while water jets can damage the rails . they claim their laser is so precise it can etch a diagram into the head of a match without setting it alight . professor rolf dollevoet , who is leading the new trials at delft university of technology , said : ` the question is not so much whether the laser system works , but for how long the rails will remain clean . ` we 'll measure the remaining friction over time during rain , drizzle , frost and snowfall . ` from these measurements ns and prorail can derive at what frequency the 6,000 km of track need to be lasered and how many trains have to be equipped with lasers to achieve that . '<doc-sep>by . ruth styles . published : . 11:22 est , 4 april 2013 . | . updated : . 11:22 est , 4 april 2013 . lasers have long been big beauty news among the glitterati - madonna , katherine jenkins , kate moss and kim kardashian are all fans . but with prices in excess of # 300 for a full face treatment in a clinic , they cost more than most of us can afford . that could be about to change with the launch of a new # 450 laser gun which claims to zap away ageing wrinkles . wrinkle buster : lasers are routinely used to tackle skin conditions such as acne as well as unwanted hair . while it might sound like something . you 'd see in star trek , the laser gun is actually the latest technology . in diy beauty treatment . the tria skin rejuvenating laser is the first device to offer clinical-strength laser technology in a device that can be used safely at home .<doc-sep>scientists at oxford university are working with nissan in sunderland to create ` robotcars ' that can drive themselves independently using details of the road they are driving on stored in on-board software . other vehicles being developed by sweden 's volvo , vauxhall 's us parent general motors , and germany 's mercedes-benz and vw groups take their cues from their surroundings . the nissan self-drive leaf electric car is controlled by an ipad , and the oxford team behind it claim the technology could be installed in mainstream cars as a # 60 option . cameras and lasers built into its chassis map a 3d model of its surroundings when it is driven manually , which is fed into a computer stored in the boot . no hands : cameras and lasers built into the chassis of the nissan leaf map a 3d model of its surroundings when it is driven manually , which is fed into a computer stored in the boot .<doc-sep>louis van gaal is expected to be appointed as the new manager of manchester united before next wednesday , according to a dutch football expert . thyce sleggers was speaking on talksport about the possible arrival of the holland manager at old trafford . and he claims that van gaal is keen to sign on at old trafford before the dutch begin their ` first trials ' for this summer 's world cup . imminent ? thyce sleggers says louis van gaal will be appointed manchester united manager in the next week . preparations : van gaal has a world cup to focus on with the netherlands and wo n't want to be distracted .<doc-sep>these incredible photographs show the moment a pair of frogs camouflaged themselves against a leaf to help protect their precious eggs . the amphibians can barely be seen at a quick glance as they cling to the green foliage at the la selva biological research station in costa rica . the stunning images of the reticulated glass frogs , which were taken by british wildlife photographers michael and patricia fogden , show the animals watching over their unhatched offspring . the stunning images of the reticulated glass frogs , which were taken by british wildlife photographers michael and patricia fogden , show the camouflaged animals as they watch over their unhatched offspring in costa rica . glass frogs lay their eggs out of water to stay away from predators and often pick leaves overhanging streams so that when the tadpoles hatch they drop into the water . once hatched , the tadpoles hide among leaf litter . the tiny male - who measures just 19 - 24mm in length - has been keeping guard over the eggs and has even been moistening them with water in dry weather . mr fogden said the animals choose to lay their eggs out of the water to stay out of the reach of predators which lurk there . he said : ` they pick leaves overhanging streams so that when the tadpoles hatch they drop into the water . ` once in the water , the newly hatched tadpoles swim to the edges of the stream and hide themselves amongst the leaf litter . ` the dad looks over them during the day and protects the eggs from parasitic wasps , flies , and small predators like ants and spiders . ` in temperate zones most frogs lay their eggs in water , leaving their tadpoles to develop without any parental care so it would be very unusual there .

<t> infrared laser vaporises slippery layer that forms on tracks from leaf mulch . </t> <t> if untreated leaves are compacted into a slippery teflon-like surface . </t> <t> train braking distance can double on tracks covered with leaf mulch . </t> <t> new device has been fitted in front of wheels of two trains in holland . </t> <t> device could end commuters perennial frustration at ` leaves on the line ' </t>

dutch begin trials to zap leaf litter from the tracks with lasers<T>

the family of a seven-month-old baby , who was tortured and killed by his mother 's de facto husband , has called on immigration minister scott morrison to ensure the killer is deported when he is released next week . ex-boxer christopher hoerler , 37 , was sentenced to 14 years and four months - after prosecutors appealed the initial term of 11 years - for the manslaughter of jordan anderson-smith in wagga wagga in 2000 . at the time of jordan 's murder , hoerler was living de facto with jordan 's mother , louise anderson and jordan 's two half-brothers , who were aged 2 and 4 . hoerler has been granted parole and is expected to be released next thursday . jordan would have turned 15 on july 24 . a photo of baby jordan anderson , taken shortly before his death . christopher hoerler tortured the seven-month-old to death in wagga wagga on february 25 , 2000 . the crown prosecutor found that jordan died from multiple injuries , including bruises and abrasions to his face , a torn lip , liver and bowel damage and crushed toes - which were inflicted when hoerler put his then-girlfriend 's son 's toes in a clamp . christopher hoerler will be released from prison on august 14 for the brutal murder of baby jordan . jordan 's family are petitioning , to ensure hoerler will be deported upon his release . baby jordan died following a party at which his mother and her live-in boyfriend were drinking and smoking cannabis at their home in wagga wagga , nsw on february 25 , 2000 . hoerler was tried for murder but pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter 20 months after jordan was killed .<doc-sep>jordan choked on his own vomit after being beaten and tortured by hoerler , with injuries including a lacerated liver , a torn lip , facial abrasions and broken ribs . his toes had also been crushed by a clamp . the forensic pathologist who conducted the post mortem found that the baby 's ` palate injury was caused by a blow to the jaw , and the abdominal injury by a non-penetrating blow or blows of considerable force ' . jordan 's injuries were so extensive that they took four days to document . jordan 's father , cecil smith , had contacted the department of community services when he believed hoerler was showering with jordan . while hoerler had his visa cancelled after he was convicted , and the parole board says he will be released into the custody of immigration officials to be deported to papua new guinea , the family is not convinced and want assurances from the immigration minister . louise anderson -lrb- right -rrb- pictured leaving court in 2003 after giving evidence at her ex-boyfriend , christopher hoerler 's trial . hoerler was found guilty of torturing and murdering ms anderson 's seven-month-old son , jordan . he will be released on august 14 . the family has launched an online petition , calling on mr morrison to ensure hoerler is deported when he is released on august 14 . his sentence was due to expire in february 2016 .<doc-sep>` the smith family are extremely disappointed in the decision the parole board has made to release this convicted child killer back into the community ' a statement on the petition website said . in a statement , the state parole authority says in granting parole , it considered hoerler 's good prison performance and completion of programs addressing his offending behaviour . cecil smith -lrb- left -rrb- , the father of the late baby jordan , pictured leaving court in 2003 with his brother , darcy smith -lrb- right -rrb- , who is acting as the family 's spokesman . darcy smith is appealing to the minister for immigration , scott morrison to ensure jordan 's murderer , christopher hoerler , is deported when he is released from prison next week on august 14 , 2014 . jordan 's mother , louise anderson , is pictured leaving her baby 's murder trial in 2003 . christopher hoerler was found guilty of brutally murdering seven-month-old , jordan anderson-smith . hoerler was mrs anderson 's live-in boyfriend at the time of the murder . jordan 's uncle , darcy smith has become the family 's spokesman and is appealing to the public to support the petition and for the minister to ` step up to the plate ' and ensure hoerler is ousted . mr smith believes hoerler may appeal the deportation condition of his release because he had children in australia and wanted to be a father to them , fairfax newspapers say . ` he is trying to pull a rabbit out of the hat to stay in the country , ' mr smith said .<doc-sep>' i hope the minister is smart enough to see through that . ' previously , mr smith has spoken of the family 's intense and unrelenting grief . ` we are the ones living with the life sentence . we have to live without jordan every day . ' they explained that their mother , jordan 's paternal grandmother , visits jordan 's grave every sunday . the smith family have previously explained that hoerler had moved into the home only three weeks before he murdered jordan . hoerler met ms anderson on new year 's eve in 1999 , but by less than two months later , on february 25 , 2000 , he killed her son . the baby 's father had attended school with hoeler and once considered him a friend . two parole applications have been rejected since july 2012 , when his 10 year 9 month non-parole period expired .<doc-sep>the killer who bashed a seven-month-old baby to death has finally been deported from australia to papua new guinea , more than two months after he was granted parole . it was a condition of his parole that christopher hoerler , a png national , would be released from prison straight into the custody of immigration officials and immediately deported . however , hoerler remained in the country after his august 14 prison release and the distressed family of his victim , baby jordan anderson-smith , have been desperately trying to locate the criminal . hoerler 's visa , allowing him to stay in australia , was cancelled in 2011 . christopher hoerler has been deported to papua new guinea , more than two months after he was released from prison on august 14 for the brutal murder of baby jordan . it was a condition of his parole that he would be immediately deported . a photo of baby jordan anderson , taken shortly before his death . christopher hoerler tortured the seven-month-old to death in wagga wagga on february 25 , 2000 . the crown prosecutor found that jordan died from multiple injuries , including bruises and abrasions to his face , a torn lip , liver and bowel damage and crushed toes - which were inflicted when hoerler put his then-girlfriend 's son 's toes in a clamp . the immigration department confirm hoerler was deported on monday , according to the daily advertiser . ` once released on parole , the individual was detained as an unlawful non-citizen , ' immigration minister scott morrison told the daily advertiser . ` mr hoerler was removed from australia this week . ' after years of distress , the news is a small comfort for jordan 's father and his family . ' i do n't think there 'll ever be closure but it 's a relief , ' jordan 's uncle darcy smith told the daily advertiser . baby jordan was tortured and killed after a party at his mother 's home in wagga wagga , nsw on february 25 , 2000 . at the time of jordan 's murder , hoerler was in a relationship with jordan 's mother , louise anderson . they lived together with jordan and jordan 's two half-brothers , who were aged 2 and 4 . hoerler was tried for murder but pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter 20 months after jordan was killed . the 37-year-old ex-boxer was sentenced to 14 years and four months in sydney 's long bay prison , after prosecutors appealed the initial term of 11 years . his sentence was due to expire in february 2016 but the state parole authority granted parole this year , citing hoerler 's good prison performance . cecil smith -lrb- left -rrb- , the father of the late baby jordan , pictured leaving court in 2003 with his brother , darcy smith -lrb- right -rrb- , who is acting as the family 's spokesman . darcy smith is appealing to the minister for immigration , scott morrison to ensure jordan 's murderer , christopher hoerler , is deported when he is released from prison next week on august 14 , 2014 . ` the smith family are extremely disappointed in the decision the parole board has made to release this convicted child killer back into the community , ' jordan 's father cecil smith wrote at the time . hoerler and ms anderson had been smoking cannabis and drinking at their home before jordan 's horrific , brutal death . jordan choked on his own vomit after being beaten and tortured by hoerler , with injuries including a lacerated liver , a torn lip , facial abrasions and broken ribs . jordan 's toes had been crushed by a clamp and his teeth went through the roof of his mouth . the forensic pathologist who conducted the post mortem found that the baby 's ` palate injury was caused by a blow to the jaw , and the abdominal injury by a non-penetrating blow or blows of considerable force ' . jordan 's injuries were so extensive that they took four days to document . jordan 's father had contacted the department of community services when he believed hoerler was showering with jordan . jordan would have turned 15 on july 24 this year . jordan 's mother , louise anderson , is pictured leaving her baby 's murder trial in 2003 . christopher hoerler was found guilty of brutally murdering seven-month-old , jordan anderson-smith . hoerler was mrs anderson 's live-in boyfriend at the time of the murder . the family was not convinced that hoerler would be immediately deported so launched an online petition in july , calling on immigration minister scott morrison to give assurance that hoerler would be immediately deported . the smiths feared hoerler would appeal the deportation condition of his release because he has biological children living in australia and could claim that he wanted to be a father to them , fairfax newspapers said . ` he is trying to pull a rabbit out of the hat to stay in the country , ' darcy smith said on behalf of the family . ' i hope the minister is smart enough to see through that . ' previously , mr smith has spoken of the family 's intense and unrelenting grief . ` we are the ones living with the life sentence . we have to live without jordan every day . ' they explained that their mother , jordan 's paternal grandmother , visits jordan 's grave every sunday . the smith family have previously explained that hoerler had moved into the home only three weeks before he murdered jordan . hoerler met ms anderson on new year 's eve in 1999 , but by less than two months later , on february 25 , 2000 , he killed her son . the baby 's father had attended school with hoeler and once considered him a friend . the smith family have thanked the wagga wagga community for their ongoing care and support . louise anderson -lrb- right -rrb- pictured leaving court in 2003 after giving evidence at her ex-boyfriend , christopher hoerler 's trial . hoerler was found guilty of torturing and murdering ms anderson 's seven-month-old son , jordan . he will be released on august 14 .<doc-sep>by . hayley peterson . published : . 00:00 est , 9 january 2013 . | . updated : . 18:11 est , 9 january 2013 . the white house defended the freedom of speech and the press on wednesday in a long-awaited response to an online petition to deport cnn host piers morgan over his views on gun control . ` let 's not let arguments over the . constitution 's second amendment violate the spirit of its first , ' white house press secretary wrote in a blog post attached to the petition , which had gathered more than 109,000 signatures by wednesday . ` president obama believes that the second amendment guarantees an . individual right to bear arms , ' he continued . ` however , the constitution not only . guarantees an individual right to bear arms , but also enshrines the . freedom of speech and the freedom of the press - fundamental principles . that are essential to our democracy . ' scroll down for video . response : the white house defended the freedom of speech and the press on wednesday in a long-awaited response to an online petition to deport cnn host piers morgan over his views on gun control .<doc-sep>injured : christopher , 13 , was rushed to hospital following a surfing accident at malibu beach . while . both his parents have been a constant presence at his bedside , . christopher 's siblings patrick and katherine sent out messages of . gratitude to well-wishers over twitter . katherine wrote : ` thank you guys for ur concern and . prayers for my baby brother ! he 's a tough little guy and getting . better ! ' please keep praying for him ! ' patrick added : ` thank you everyone for your messages . about my brother . this kid is strongest kid i ever seen . keep praying . ' gratitude : his sister katherine tweeted her thanks to well-wishers . christopher is the former couple 's . youngest child - patrick is 17 , katherine is 21 and they have an other daughter , christina , 19 . the teen was boogie boarding while on a trip to the beach with his mother when the accident happened . ` christopher has been in icu since sunday , ' a source tells america 's people magazine . ` maria has not left his side and is sleeping at hospital . ' twitter message : christopher 's older brother patrick asked fans to ` keep praying ' today . joseph , schwarzenegger 's love child with former housekeeper mildred baena , was born just five days after christopher in 1997 . still , the latest family crisis did not get in the way of schwarzenegger filing his response to shriver 's divorce petition . in court documents lodged july 20 his lawyer , bob kaufman checked the box asking the judge to refuse shriver spousal support . in her original filing , shriver asked for spousal support in her petition . the papers also show that schwarzenegger - like shriver - is asking for joint custody of the couple 's two minor children . differences aside : the former couple are showing a united front for the sake of their son , pictured in 2006 , despite their messy divorce . however , a new report from tmz claims that the terminator star never even read the court documents denying maria spousal support , partially because he was dealing with his son 's medical crisis , and partially because he was relying on his lawyer . he plans on filing revised , more respectful court documents , one that wo n't deny her alimony . shriver is asking schwarzenegger to pay for her attorney 's fees , according to the papers . but schwarzenegger 's response asks that the judge make each party foot the bill for their respective lawyers . according . to u.s. reports , the couple did not enter into a prenuptial agreement a . the time of the marriage so under california law both parties are . entitled to a 50/50 split of all earnings and property accumulated . during their 25-year marriage . the pair are estimated to be worth around $ 400 million .<doc-sep>loss : alisha was expecting a baby girl who she planned to call ava . it read : ` if the defendant was so intoxicated that the defendant did not intend to kill alisha bromfield , you must find the defendant not guilty of first-degree intentional homicide . ' after the trial , miss bromfield 's family launched an online campaign , calling for supporters to sign a petition to overturn the law . on a facebook campaign page the family posted a notice about a senate hearing on the law that is taking place next week . ` this bill is to eliminate voluntary . intoxication as a defense for criminal liability , ' the post read . ` this new petition will go to the house and senate and the . governor . this will be the last petition . the judicial committee was . very impressed last week on how we were able to get 6,300 signatures in . 48 hour . we are almost there . attack : cooper is accused of strangling alisha bromfield and sexually assaulting her body at a wisconsin hotel . ` all of our hard work and dedication to . alisha and ava is finally here . ' miss bromfield 's mother , sherry anicich , told cbs chicago : ` being drunk is no excuse for murder . we are trying to get a law passed that amends voluntary intoxication that it can not be used as a defense for murdering . ' while she admitted that any law change may not have an impact in the trial of her daughter 's alleged killer , ms anicich said she hopes it will help other cases . ` if it helps somebody in the future , then we 're hoping that another family does n't have to endure a trial or endure someone to walk free because they are intoxicated , ' she said . cooper is due to be retried on the murder charges in the deaths of miss bromfield and her unborn baby on may 5 .

<t> christopher hoerler was sentenced to 14 years & 4 months in jail in 2000 . </t> <t> guilty of killing seven-month-old jordan , son of his live-in girlfriend . </t> <t> hoerler has been granted parole and will be released on august 14 . </t> <t> family launch petition to ensure killer is deported to papua new guinea . </t> <t> hoerler 's visa was cancelled after he was convicted for the brutal murder . </t> <t> fears hoerler will appeal to stay in australia with his children . </t>

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britain 's biggest provider of laser eye surgery has been accused of using ` hard sell ' tactics on its customers . the instructions for securing new patients for corrective treatment were uncovered in a confidential training booklet for staff at optical express . the guidelines , which were marked as confidential , reportedly encourage front-of-house patient advisers to ` take control ' of possible customers when they come in . scroll down for video . the instructions for securing new patients for corrective treatment were uncovered in a confidential training booklet for staff at optical express -lrb- file picture - not an optical express patient -rrb- . and it urges staff to ` look for a nugget ' from potential clients -- a personal detail that can be shared with them at a later date . ` if you can find that personal connection , you can refer to it later and share it with your optometrist . a good nugget can be the difference between a booker and a thinker , ' the instructions say , according to the observer , which has seen the leaked document . the guide suggests that if the potential customer is a ` thinker ' they may need reassurance , the newspaper reports . ` face your patient , put the pen down , and look them in the eye , ' the instructions state , adding : ` use statements like : `` what price can you put on your eyesight ? '' , `` remember you do this for the rest of your life '' , ie lifetime investment . ' other instructions include briefing optometrists about the ` type ' of patient they may end up operating on and to do so ` out of sight and hearing of patient ' . this briefing would include ` things to avoid ' discussing with the patient , the observer reports . it comes amid calls for tougher regulations of the industry including from the labour mp john mcdonnell . the guidelines , which were marked as confidential , encourage front-of-house patient advisers to ` take control ' of possible laser eye surgery customers when they come in -lrb- file picture -rrb- . the newspaper quotes sasha rodoy , a campaigner calling for tighter regulations , as saying : ` these `` hard sell '' techniques may not be illegal , but they are totally inappropriate for a medical procedure and they should be illegal . ' according to nhs.uk , risks of laser eye surgery can include problems with dry eyes in the months after treatment while others can experience glare or halo effects when driving at night . but it adds that complications occur in less that five per cent of cases . on its website , optical express , founded in 1991 , describes itself as ` a world leader of selected healthcare services ranging from optical stores , laser clinics to a state-of-the-art medical hospital and cosmetic treatment centres . ' a spokesman said the manual was no longer in use and that patients seeking eye surgery must first attend a ` highly detailed refractive consultation ' to determine if they are suitable candidates for treatment . she told the observer : ` each member of staff involved in the consultation process undergoes extensive training and development to ensure we deliver an outstanding patient experience and clinical outcome . ` our patient advisers help to put patients at ease and address any non-clinical concerns they may have while our qualified and highly experienced optometrists focus on clinical matters . ' the spokesman added that more than 99 per cent of patients achieved 20/20 vision or better without spectacles or contact lenses after surgery . this figure , the company says , was taken from a study of more than 293,000 patients with the most common prescription ranges the company treats .<doc-sep>the unsolicited message send out by optical express offering surgeries as prizes . a high street optician being sued over failed operations bombarded the public with spam text messages telling them they could win free eye surgery , it emerged last night . thousands of people complained about unsolicited messages from optical express dangling the prospect they had won a monthly prize draw for eye surgery worth more than # 5,000 . campaigners for better regulation of the eye surgery industry accused the firm of promoting a complicated medical procedure ` like a free holiday ' . the firm has now been warned by the privacy watchdog , the information commissioner , not to send out more spam messages or it will face criminal prosecution . optical express said it would appeal the ruling . the glasgow-based company , which is the uk 's leading commercial eye surgery provider , is already facing legal action from dozens of patients amid safety fears over a type of replacement lens it uses . yesterday the information commissioner 's office -lrb- ico -rrb- issued an enforcement notice against the firm requiring it to stop sending spam messages or be hauled before the courts . nearly 5,000 people complained about optical express in just seven months between september 2013 and april last year , saying they had received messages without giving the company permission . the watchdog estimates it receives one complaint for every 1,000 spam texts sent -- meaning the firm may have sent mil-lions of texts in total . typical messages , seen by the mail , said : ` optical express : are you the september laser eye surgery winner ? reply yes to enter our free prize draw . prize worth up to # 5,390 . ' sasha rodoy , 61 , who has been campaigning for better regulation of the corrective surgery industry since her eyesight was damaged in an eye procedure by a different high street firm four years ago , said even she had recently received one of the optical express spam messages . ` i have no idea how they got my number , ' the former fashion company owner said . ` there 's no way i gave my number to them . in the dark : high street optician optical express is being sued over failed eye surgeries . ` offering eye surgery as a prize as if it were a free holiday should simply be banned . ` these are complicated medical procedures that should not be taken lightly . ` people who would never usually consider having eye surgery are being tempted into it . and if you say no , they hassle you and hassle you and do not let go . ' andy curry , enforcement group manager at the ico said : ` thousands of people who had not signed up for marketing services received these nuisance messages . ` we have issued this enforcement notice as a warning to the company that using people 's data without their consent is not acceptable . any breach of the notice would be a criminal of-fence . ' patients , surgeons and politicians have been calling for far greater regulation of corrective eye surgery sold on the high street . they say heavy marketing , sales targets and lax regulation have created an environment in which people are often sold unsuitable medical procedures . charlie jackson , 46 , who is suing optical express over claims of a botched operation , accused the firm of pushing procedures on patients in order to drive up sales . mr jackson , who runs a recruitment consultancy in henley-on-thames , said a corrective operation in august had given him fuzzy vision and terrible eyesight at night . ` the major issue is the way they sell these operations , ' he told the mail . ` heavy marketing and spam messages are all part of it - medical procedures should not be sold in this way . ` sales and healthcare do not go together . and offering laser eye surgery as a prize in a competition is just ridiculous . it is not right . ' the medical health regulatory authority is investigating concerns over the mplus x lens which was used by optical express on an estimated 6,500 british patients over the last year . leading eye surgeons at moorfields eye hospital in london raised concerns over the lens , which is used in a procedure called refractive lens exchange , usually to fix minor eyesight problems . the artificial lens is designed to correct weakness of vision after it is implanted into the eye . more than 100 patients have also joined a class action law suit against optical express , claiming their eyesight rapidly deteriorated after receiving implants . both firms deny there are any problems with the lens . a spokesman from optical express said : ` we are aware of the decision taken by the ico . we will be lodging an appeal . '<doc-sep>a short-sighted woman is suing high street optical chain optical express for # 1million claiming that laser surgery ruined her dream of becoming a policewoman . stephanie holloway , 28 , spent # 2,900 to improve her vision because her poor eyesight was preventing her from fulfilling her ambition to join the police , a court heard . but the procedure went disastrously wrong and has left her so sensitive to light she has to wear sun glasses in the shower , it was claimed . scroll down for video . stephanie holloway -lrb- left -rrb- with her mother heather brace is suing optical express , as well as the surgeon who carried out the operation , dr joanna mcgraw -lrb- right -rrb- . she wears dark-tinted glasses almost all the time and her mother has to act as her guide when she goes outdoors , central london county court heard . she is suing dmc optical ltd , the company behind high street laser surgery chain , optical express , as well as the surgeon who carried out the operation , dr joanna mcgraw . her lawyers value her damages for pain , suffering and loss of earnings at # 1million . nicholas yell , miss holloway 's barrister , told the judge she was 21 and working as a buyer for an antiquarian books dealer when she decided to have the photo-refractive keratectomy procedure at the southampton branch of optical express . over the last few years , laser eye surgery has become a mainstream treatment for poor eyesight . a whole host of celebrities , including cilla black , spice girl mel b , nicole kidman and brad pitt , have had the operation . laser eye surgery works by removing tissue from the cornea to change its shape . there are different types of laser eye surgery but lasik - which stands for laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis - is the most common . the procedure involves applying anaesthetic drops , after which a small flap is made on the surface of the cornea using a hand-held femtosecond laser device . the vast majority of operations pass off with no ill-effects . there are many advantages : there is little or no pain , recovery is quick and both eyes can be treated at once . however , the cutting of the flap requires skill and in one to four per cent of cases , this can cause problems . the flap can be damaged or even lost ; stray particles can get trapped under the flap ; there is a minor risk of infection ; there is even a small risk of penetration of the eye by the very fine surgical blade used to cut the flap , which could potentially cause blindness .<doc-sep>hundreds of patients could suffer impaired vision after receiving eye surgery by a high street optician , experts fear . safety concerns have been raised over a type of replacement lens implanted in patients by optical express , the uk 's leading commercial eye surgery provider . more than 6,500 british patients are thought to have received the mplus x lens , manufactured by german company oculentis , which went on sale just over a year ago . oculentis and optical express both deny any fault with the lens , which is used in a corrective procedure called refractive lens exchange to fix minor sight problems usually associated with age . but leading eye surgeons have contacted the medical health regulatory authority after their patients complained of severe loss of vision after receiving the implant . moorfields eye hospital in london flagged the problem to the mhra after two of its surgeons complained about the lens . scientific study : a spokesman for optical express said every lens type that its uses has passed a ` rigorous and time-consuming evaluation to make sure that it is both safe and effective ' charlie jackson : paid # 4,200 for eye surgery . at 46 , charlie jackson needed reading glasses for detailed work and had noticed his long vision was going . two minor operations later and he can barely see six inches in front of his face . the company director , from henley-on-thames , went into an optical express branch in reading to enquire about # 700 laser eye surgery so he would no longer need glasses . a short while later he had parted with # 4,200 , having been persuaded he needed to have the lenses in both eyes replaced with high-tech plastic discs . ` they really gave me the hard sell , ' mr jackson said . ` they kept saying i would have `` hd vision '' . ' but he claims he can no longer focus on anything more than five inches away , requires bright lights in the house and struggles to see at night . a spokesman for optical express said : ` mr jackson is in the very early post-operative phase and with additional management his symptoms will subside and he will be able to fully enjoy his new vision without spectacles for distance or near vision . ' nick grant of law firm devonshires , who is representing the patients , said he anticipated that he would reach 100 concerned patients very shortly . there has been a sales culture at optical express where there has , on occasions , been a failure to properly explain the risks of surgery to patients . ' private surgeon sheraz daya , who runs the centre for sight , called for far better regulation of high street corrective eye clinics . mr daya said : ` the major problem here is that model of care is `` pile them high , sell them cheap '' . you have eye surgery being sold in heavily marketed , time-limited offers . these are complicated procedures , but they are being sold like they are tvs or second-hand cars . ` the regulations are there but they are not being enforced . ' sasha rodoy , 61 , who has been campaigning for better regulation of the corrective surgery industry , said : ` the only reason anybody should have these operations is if it is the only option that will stop them going blind . they are just not safe . ' a spokesman for moorfields eye hospital said : ` two surgeons had used these lenses in a very small number of patients , some of whom developed visual problems and required replacement of the lens . ` moorfields reported concerns with this particular make of lens via the mhra 's yellow card scheme . moorfields eye hospital no longer uses this lens . ' a spokesman for the mhra said : ` we are currently investigating and will take action if necessary . if patients have any questions they should speak to their optometrist or surgeon . ' worries : moorfields eye hospital -lrb- pictured -rrb- in london flagged the problem to the mhra after two of its surgeons complained about the lens . a spokesman for optical express said : ` every lens type that we use has passed a rigorous and time-consuming evaluation to make sure that it is both safe and effective . commercial eye clinics are regulated by the care quality commission , but experts claim the organisation takes only a general overview . sheraz daya , a leading eye surgeon , said tonight that the cqc should establish far stricter inspections and monitoring . he also called for new guidelines limiting refractive lens exchange in commercial corrective sight procedures to people aged over 50 . ` this includes the mplus x lens , which is being used here in the uk by many providers and around the world . ` it is vitally important to stress that there have been no safety concerns whatsoever expressed about this lens . ' a tiny minority of patients are reported to have experienced poorer than expected distance vision , but the overwhelming majority have had their sight and their life significantly improved by having this lens implanted . ' a spokesman for oculentis confirmed the firm had received four ` incident reports ' from the mhra . he added : ` we are currently in the process of analysing the facts , as all of these reports are very unspecific and unsubstantiated , only basically mentioning poor distance vision as the main complaint . ` the mplusx is considered to be one of the better balanced intraocular lenses available and is used by many renowned surgeons whose opinions are generally based on medical evidence . we believe very strongly in the concept and it is by no means a `` faulty '' model of lens . '<doc-sep>` i struggled enough with glasses to know that i could n't deal with contact lenses . what had been effortless became extremely difficult and stopped being fun . i later decided that shooting was n't for me and turned my attention to car racing instead . ' his parents were understandably disappointed , and a year ago brett 's father suggested he have laser eye surgery to rectify the short-sightedness . brett was wary about the reported risks -- indeed last week spice girl mel b revealed she is going blind in her left eye following a procedure 15 years ago , and is now planning to have a cornea transplant to correct her vision . but bruce allan , a consultant surgeon at moorfields eye hospital in london , says better techniques and technology means laser surgery is much safer than it was 20 years ago . improving : better techniques and technology means laser surgery is much safer than it was 20 years ago . ` i have many more contact lens wearers turning up in my clinic with serious eye infections than i do laser patients , ' he says . ` surgery is very safe as along as you have it carried out in the right place with an experienced surgeon . ' in march , brett met ophthalmic surgeon faqir qazi at the optical express treatment centre in manchester , who explained what would happen with a procedure known as lasik -- laser-assisted-in-situ-keratomileusis eye surgery . this uses two computer-guided lasers . brett describes the procedure as no worse than having a tooth extracted . ` during the second part all i could see was the orange light of the laser and i could hear a sort of popping sound . it was so straightforward . ' after his successful comeback brett was given a new gun by his sponsors -- gun makers caesar guerini -- and now has his sights set firmly on rio . ` i 'm really going for gold . i do n't aim for anything less when i 'm shooting , ' he says . idesign ilasik treatment is from # 1,895 per eye , opticalexpress.co.uk .

<t> optical express accused of using ` hard sell ' on potential laser eye surgery patients . </t> <t> instructions for staff revealed in a leaked 10-page training manual for staff . </t> <t> it urges front-of-house workers to ` take control ' of possible customers . </t> <t> optical express says guide no longer in use and that patients undergo consultation to determine if they are suitable for treatment . </t>

optical express laser eye surgery accused of ` hard sell ' after manual is discovered<T>

facebook employees past and present with a bone to pick against the company have aired their grievances in an online forum that makes the ` best place to work in tech ' look like just another job . employees bemoan the company 's lack of privacy , hate having to listen to people whine to them about facebook , and wonder whether this website they spend so much time with is really worth the screen it 's displayed on . though the palo alto , california company was given the designation of best overall tech company to work for by employment site glassdoor.com , its employee complaints will sound familiar to anyone who 's ever held a job or simply logged onto the social media site . the grind : the reception at facebook headquarters in palo alto , california . though the company was recently voted best tech company to work for , employees still complain . ` forget the free food and drinks , ' is among the complaints of one quora user in answer to the question ` what 's the worst thing about working at facebook ? ' on the q&a website . free food , managers who encourage personal expression , and wide open offices are all part of what consistently earns facebook ` best place to work ' designations but those same qualities can wear on employees ' nerves . ` the workplace is awful , ' the employee continued . ` huge . rooms filled with rows and rows of picnic style tables with people . sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with six inches of separation and zero . privacy . ' privacy was a big issue among employees who contributed to the post , something that will come as no surprise to users who 've complained for years of the company 's privacy policies . ` like cattle ' : employees say the office 's open floor plan offers little privacy at work , a complaint many office workers in any industry can relate to . sound familiar ? one employee said facebook top brass sheryl sandberg and mark zuckerberg impose a ` holier than thou attitude on everyone and everything around them ' hearing the corporate office mentality reflects the way facebook treats its users is hardly a revelation . meanwhile , it is hard to feel completely bad for exposed facebook employees , where even interns make $ 5,602 per month according to business insider . ` that 's how you keep cattle in the pen , ' continued the employee , ` not high quality talent earning low to mid six figures . ' also , social politics play too big a role for some employees ' tastes . many complain about having to hear people 's opinions about facebook all the time from users just because they work there . not even their spouses are immune . ` as a facebook spouse , ' began an employee 's wife , ` i was often asked for help on how to use the privacy settings solely on the basis that , being married to someone who works at facebook , i must know . ' ` overhyped ' : one employee bemoaned his time working for the company as wasted - with its ` dismal public offering ' and ` realizing the company does n't really have a future ' employees also said attitude issue extends to the top of the company , where ` zuck and sheryl , ' wrote an employee , impose a ` holier than thou attitude on everyone and everything around them . ' another employee wrote : ` the tone of voice people used was belittling and self-righteous . ' and finally , the much ballyhooed and , for a time , maligned initial public also offering figured into many complaints . like users wondering if spending hour after hour on the social media site is a waste of time , so too do some employees fear they 're wasting their professional lives . ` knowing that you are part of an overhyped public company that was supposed to be valued over $ 200 billion by now , ' cites another anonymous quora user in list of facebook complaints , ` but which had a dismal public offering that left many employees feeling totally helpless as they saw the value of their stock collapse . ' despite the many issues employees who contributes to the quora post took with facebook , most reflected the glassdoor.com 's positive take on the company , not least of all its free three meal-per-day perk . ` it 's a truly fantastic place to work , ' wrote one user . another said his top complaint was ` that i have but one stomach for all the food . '<doc-sep>the majority of the american workplace is either indifferent or downright hateful about their job -- and fancy perks and benefits does n't help . only 30 per cent of employees are engaged and inspired at their jobs , according to a survey of more than 150,000 full - and part-time workers in 2012 for gallup 's 2013 state of the american workplace report . while this is a 2 per cent increase from 2010 , begrudging and disgruntled employees still make up 18 per cent of the workforce -- and cost the u.s. up to $ 550 billion in lost productivity , cnbc reported . ` these employees , who have bosses from hell that make them miserable , roam the halls spreading discontent , ' explains gallup ceo jim clifton in the report . frustrated : discontented employees make up 18 per cent of the american workforce , according to a new gallup report . the rest of workers surveyed are completely indifferent about their work or ` actively disengaged ' , as clifton put it . in other terms , these employees do n't hate their work , but they are n't reaching their full potential either . in an effort to boost morale , many companies offer extensive perks to their employees . google , which has graced the top of several best companies to work for , has unlimited free food and drink , nap pods and massage chairs at its california headquarters . management consultant bob nelson , author of ' 1,501 ways to reward employees ' , told cnbc these benefits are alluring to new workers . ` they 're often looking for things they can brag about to their peers , ' nelson said .<doc-sep>it 's the aussie workplace that employees ca n't get enough of , with all-day nerf gun wars , midnight movie sessions , unlimited food , office pets and a basketball court . the townsville office is set to expand , with an exciting new sydney office in the works which promises to be even more exciting . ` we 're coming to sydney to take on google as one of the best places to work in australia , ' promises luke anear , the ceo of safetyculture . the ten-year-old software development company started out in a garage , but 15 months ago moved into their incredible 1000 square-metre , multi-level complex . scroll down for video . the townsville office boasts a basketball court , which is used to release tension and for team bonding . the safetyculture office gets daily deliveries from the supermarket to fully equip the kitchen with a range of foods , to ensure the team has ` unlimited food ' the company is growing rapidly , with some of the world 's top international engineers flocking to north queensland to work with safetyculture . this year , 21 new employees started with the company in just ten weeks , thanks to the appeal of a happy workplace that is focussed on the well-being of the staff . ` we 've got a culture that says that we value people , ' mr anear told daily mail australia . ` the number one thing is that we 're here to take care of and support our employees . ` plus , it 's amazing how a clash of visions can be resolved over a ping-pong table ! ' the office is a hub of innovation , which mr anear says translates to inspired work from the employees . the pet-friendly office boasts a basketball court , 75-seat movie theatre , stand up desks , kitchen with unlimited supplies and even a ` chill out ' room , fitted with sleeping bags . the office pup ! the safetyculture office is pet-friendly , with dogs particularly praised for their ability to relieve office tension . ` having some down time is just as important , particularly the type of work we do where we work unusual hours because we provide 24 hour support for clients , ' said mr anear . ` it 's a pet-friendly place . dogs are a particularly good de-stresser , it can be relief in a tense moment when they come up for a pat . ' mr anear says that his investment in his employees ' happiness is invaluable , and he is ` part of a trend that companies need to take ' . ` with a compelling culture it feels like engineers can do their best work , ' he explained .<doc-sep>employees enjoy free gourmet breakfast lunch - and even dinner - at the company 's food courts . the food is so legendary that hemispheres , the cafeteria at google 's new york office , is one of the highest-rated restaurants on yelp . free buses , equipped with wifi , shuttle them to and from google 's mountain veiw , california , campus - the googleplex . employees also have free access to an on-campus gym and workout classes , as well a free massages . google 's 80/20 program allowed employees to pursue their passions in their jobs . the company lets employees spend 80percent of their work time on their traditional jobs and 20percent on projects that they think will help the company . game room : employees are encouraged to maintain a good work-life balance and are encouraged to blow off steam between marathon programming sessions . google also offers great traditional benefits for its 55,000 employees - including 18 weeks of maternity leave -lrb- and bonuses are still paid -rrb- , six weeks of paid paternity leave and ` baby bucks ' to pay for diapers once the little one is born . when parents do return to work , google offers free , onsite childcare . prefer a furry companion to children ? google 's got your back . employees are encouraged to bring their dogs to work . google supplants bain & company as glassdoor.com 's employer of the year . tech rival facebook , which fell to no. 13 this year , came in tops in 2013 and 2009 .<doc-sep>equalities minister jo swinson said women should not feel pressurised by their bosses to freeze their eggs . women should not feel pressurised into delaying having children by their bosses , equalities minister jo swinson warned today after it emerged firms were offering to pay to freeze employees eggs . facebook and apple are offering the extraordinary perk to female staff to encourage them to focus on their careers before having children later in life . but miss swinson said women needed to have ` genuine choices ' about when to start a family and employers must not try to dictate their personal decisions . preserving eggs has been described as a key to ` levelling the playing field ' in the male-dominated tech industry . reports from the united states suggest facebook is paying female employees up to $ 20,000 dollars -lrb- # 12,500 -rrb- to cover the costs of freezing and storing their eggs , and apple will start a similar scheme in january . the controversial debate reached the house of commons today , when labour backbencher . geraint davies accused the firms of institutional sexism and ` intimidating women ' . he claimed the firms were essentially telling female staff : ` if you want to get to board level , you should have frozen your eggs . ' he added : ` is n't this the worst case of institutional sexism intimidating women into not having babies at a time of their own choice , and will you unequivocally condemn them ? ' miss swinson , a mother-of-one who took maternity leave from her ministerial job this year , replied : ` well , it 's up to individual companies on what policies they want to offer and whether indeed employees think that 's any kind of incentive or otherwise . ' i think what is important is making sure there are genuine choices that women can make and that therefore women in the workplace do not feel under any kind of pressure to delay starting a family if that is in fact what they want to do at a particular point in their career . ` and the government 's changes to make much more modern the procedures around maternity leave and shared parental leave are absolutely essentially to making sure women and men can make the choices that work for them around parenting . ' scroll down for video . payout : women working for facebook can receive # 12,500 a time for freezing their eggs so they work longer . bank : the eggs will be put in deep freeze so women can continue their careers , the technology giants said . the fact that two of silicon valley 's biggest companies are introducing the initiative is no coincidence . tech giants are fighting for talented staff in what has become known as the ` perk arms race ' . facebook 's chief operating officer sheryl sandberg , in particular , is known for her pro-women stance . the social media firm gives new parents # 3,000 in so-called ` baby cash ' to spend however they like . both firms also offer generous wellness-orientated benefits to staff . critics say the move is simply a ploy to persuade women to stay with the company . an apple source indicated the company had no plans to extend the policy to the firm 's uk workforce . an apple spokesman in the us said : ` we want to empower women at apple to do the best work of their lives as they care for loved ones and raise their families . '

<t> current and former employees posted their complaints to q&a website quora . </t> <t> ` like cattle in the pen ' : one employee wrote that the silicon valley office 's open floor plan makes for awkward moments between co-workers . </t> <t> ` complete lack of focus ' : several complained the company is unsure of where it 's headed . </t>

` forget the free food and drinks - the workplace is awful ' : facebook employees reveal the ` best place to work in tech ' can be a grind like any other<T>

arsenal goalkeeper damian martinez was ready to leave the club next summer - but now believes he can steal wojciech szczęsny 's place as their no 1 . the 22-year-old kept his third clean sheet in a row , after replacing the injured szczesny , in their win against southampton . but martinez feared for his future after arsene wenger signed david ospina in the summer and he was seemingly relegated to third choice . damian martinez is keen to stay and fight for his place after impressing as deputy for wojciech szczesny . martinez kept his third clean sheet in a row since coming in as arsenal beat southampton 1-0 on wednesday . martinez said : ' i spoke to my agent and my family about it and they said `` let 's wait one year to see if you get the opportunity , do n't rush it '' ' i was still young - i was only 21 , i just turned 22 - and i think i did good to stay here . i got the opportunity that my agent and family told me , so i am really pleased about that . ` arsenal is one of the biggest clubs in the world so i am in no rush to leave . i love this club . ' szczesny has not played since injuring his hip against manchester united and ospina has been ruled out until 2015 . wojciech szczesny injured his hip in arsenal 's home defeat to manchester united last month . goalkeeper david ospina , who was signed in the summer from nice , is ruled out until the new year . arsene wenger placed his faith in the 22-year-old goalkeeper after injuries to szczesny and david ospina . in their absence martinez , who has had loan spells at oxford and sheffield wednesday since he joined the club in 2011 , impressed against borussia dortmund and west bromwich albion . asked if he felt he could now become wenger 's first-choice goalkeeper , he replied : ` yeah , wojciech has got the spot when he is not injured and doing a good job as well . ` hopefully if i get a chance against stoke , i will keep a clean sheet and we can win the game . ' i am not too sure if i play under-21s anymore because i need to be fit to play first-team . ' i am just thinking about the next game and in the future we will see . ' damian emiliano martinez hails from mar del plata in argentina and joined arsenal from independiente as an 18-year-old in 2010 . the 6ft 4in stopper , now 22 , was moved into arsenal 's first-team squad in 2012 and made his debut in the 7-5 league cup win at reading on september 26 . he spent much of the 2013-2014 campaign on loan at championship side sheffield wednesday , where he made 15 appearances . returning to the emirates for the current season , he made his debut away to anderlecht in the champions league and has stayed in the side following injuries to wojciech szczesny and david ospina . martinez has previously represented argentina at under 17 and under 20 level .<doc-sep>mesut ozil -lrb- centre -rrb- pictured heading to training with wojciech szczesny -lrb- left -rrb- and damian martinez on friday . ozil 's possible return comes as midfielder aaron ramsey -lrb- right -rrb- has been ruled out for four weeks . ozil attended the match against newcastle on saturday as arsenal appear to be building some momentum on the pitch ahead of the festive fixtures .<doc-sep>keeper with wojciech szczesny the only first-team stopper at the club after the departure . of lukasz fabianski to swansea . cardiff goalkeeper david marshall , colombian international david ospina and mexican guillermo ochoa have all been linked with the no 1 spot at arsenal this summer . casillas has 156 caps for spain , and has played 678 games for real madrid in his 15-year stint at the bernabeu.â . speed dial : arsene wenger is said to have contacted casillas personally . lone survivor : wojciech szczesny is arsenal 's only first-team keeper . video wenger did n't want me - fabregasâ .<doc-sep>mesut ozil could be in line for an earlier comeback than the 2015 date arsenal have scheduled him in for following an injury to his knee ligaments in october . the world cup winner was pictured heading to training on friday alongside goalkeepers wojciech szczesny and damian martinez - an image that will be an early christmas gift to all arsenal fans . with the news that aaron ramsey will be absent for around four weeks with a hamstring injury , ozil 's potential return is a timely boost for arsene wenger with the hectic christmas schedule approaching .<doc-sep>arsenal goalkeeper wojciech szczesny is on the verge of being dropped as poland 's no 1 goalkeeper after being relegated to the bench by his club . poland manager adam nawalka has visited england to watch bournemouth goalkeeper artur boruc play and was on a scouting mission at their 2-0 win against watford less than two weeks ago . nawalka met boruc , who is on loan from southampton , before that match and told him szczesny 's place in the national team is up for grabs while he is on the bench at arsenal . wojciech szczesny is facing the prospect of being second choice goalkeeper for both arsenal and poland . szczesny was dropped after a series of poor performances was compounded by the smoking incident . szczesny has fallen behind david ospina after a host of errors and then angering arsene wenger for smoking in the showers after their 2-0 defeat to southampton at st mary 's . ospina has begun to make arsenal 's no 1 spot his own with a string of strong displays , conceding just three goals in six games - including four clean sheets - since replacing szczesny at the beginning of january . since that match against southampton szczesny has played just once , in their fa cup win against brighton when he conceded two goals .

<t> martinez had been prepared to leave arsenal in the summer . </t> <t> but goalkeeper has impressed as stand-in for wojciech szczesny . </t> <t> argentine has kept three clean sheets in succession since coming in . </t> <t> martinez feared for his future after arsene wenger signed david ospina . </t> <t> but he is also out injured , promoting martinez to no 1 . </t>

damian martinez : i want to challenge wojciech szczesny for no 1 spot<T>

the celebrated class of ' 92 , some of whom are destined to take charge of leading football clubs , have rubber-stamped their first managerial sacking as co-owners of non-league salford city . the manchester united quintet of ryan giggs , paul scholes , nicky butt and gary and phil neville endorsed the salford management 's decision to part company with assistant stuart rudd . ryan giggs , paul scholes , nicky butt and gary and phil neville are co-owners of salford city . former united stars butt , scholes , gary neville and giggs have ambitious plans for salford city . popular former salford player rudd had caused the club embarrassment by sending northern premier league side trafford fc winger shelton payne a text inquiring about his availability and telling him scholes rated him . salford , very aware of the need to conduct all their business correctly because of the scrutiny the class of ’92 attracts , saw that the rudd text could be considered an illegal approach -- especially as it was made public on twitter . added to that was the use of scholes 's name when the former midfielder has never seen payne play .<doc-sep>giggs , scholes , butt and and the neville brothers were part of the class of '92 at manchester united . rudd is understood to be upset at the way he was dismissed by chairwoman karen baird this week without being given a reason shortly after being asked to sign a confidentiality agreement . salford have announced rudd 's departure as part of a ` reshuffle ' . the reasons why 2014 fa cup final referee lee probert -lrb- above -rrb- has not taken charge of a game since the wembley showcase is another example of the chronic lack of transparency surrounding the professional game match officials ltd. . all they say is probert is injured but will not reveal any more detail apart from him being due back on the elite referee match-list by the end of this month . the lawn tennis association , whose ridiculous extravagance was highlighted by the # 640,000 annual package paid to roger draper , do n't seem to have learned anything since low-key canadian michael downey took the helm . new communications and marketing director alex mawer has decided he needs more help in promoting tennis so the lta have promptly chucked another # 200,000 a year at four more pr jobs described as ` new unique roles ' .<doc-sep>boris johnson will follow launching the paddington trail by being the official nfl coin tosser on sunday . london mayor boris johnson will no doubt revel in being the official nfl coin tosser on sunday . the toss before a regular-season game has been done by the referee since 1921 . but boris is conducting the ceremony before the jacksonville-dallas game at wembley . blame the topsoil , roy . the fa are blaming the poor state of their wembley pitch on too much topsoil being applied in the summer -- rather than the american football games which have upset england manager roy hodgson . it 's seen by the fa as a technical problem that can be resolved , with the surface back in pristine condition before two rugby world cup games and three nfl matches next autumn provide another big test .<doc-sep>jacksonville jaguars take on dallas cowboys at wembley just days before england 's euro 2016 qualifier . meanwhile , it has caused considerable surprise within the nfl that hodgson should be so negative about american football at wembley when fa general secretary alex horne had so recently described bringing an nfl franchise to the national stadium as a priority . there can be no complaints for a change about england teams failing to utilise their # 100million st george 's park training facility during the upcoming international week . seven england sides -- seniors , under 21 , u20 , u19 , women , cerebral palsy and blind -- will be in residence and all will be respecting the 11am two-minute armistice day silence on tuesday . a panel including bruce buck , david sheepshanks and kevin keegan decided in their wisdom that the wholly unnecessary football business awards ' ` outstanding contribution ' should go to former manchester united and chelsea chief executive peter kenyon -lrb- above -rrb- , who is now running football funds involved in third-party ownership outlawed in english football . junior rugby outfit bracknell hold more twickenham debenture seats than any club apart from harlequins and richmond . bracknell 's savvy move was helped by club member and rfu grandee jonathan dance having devised the terms and conditions of twickenham ticketing policy during his years on the ticketing committee , when he did everything by the book . dance now occupies the best seat in the house as president of the rfu .<doc-sep>by . sean gallagher . darren fletcher has challenged former manchester united duo cristiano ronaldo and wes brown as the next personnel to take part in the ice bucket challenge , after the manchester united midfielder pledged his support to it in aid of the james mccarthy foundation . the manchester united midfielder was only too happy to receive two buckets of ice cold water over his head , dedicating it to james mccarthy , a young man from manchester who has suffered with illness ever since a car crash in 2009 . both paul scholes and gary neville had already undertaken the challenge after the class of 92 match which took place last week . video scroll down to watch darren fletcher take on the #icebucketchallenge . ice cold : fletcher got two bucket loads of water over his head all for a good cause . pointing the finger : fletcher was understandably shivering after the challenge . giving : the james mccarthy foundation visited the manchester united training ground on thursday . soaked : paul scholes receives a soaking of former united team-mate gary neville after the class of 92 game . and fletcher soon after completed the challenge , nominating former manchester united team-mates brown and ronaldo to take it up next . so far over # 9,000 has been raised through the initiative which has been heavily publicised over social networking site twitter . elsewhere , fletcher and his team-mates begin a new era under louis van gaal when they entertain swansea on saturday afternoon in the opening weekend of the premier league season .<doc-sep>` pete smith , another guy in the digs , did n't get a professional contract and became a postman . i did n't tell anyone about my knee , but i kept picking up niggling little injuries - probably associated with the knee . ' paul scholes became one of the best midfielders in his generation - but when flash first saw him he thought he was too small . flash went onto play for graham taylor at watford . injury was not the only problem for flash and his class of 93 teammates , twice they were caught drinking by sir alex ferguson and warned about their futures . flash added : ` the class of '92 were regularly beating us 7-0 in training . i frequently tried to mark scholes but struggled . i was fast , but i could n't read the game as quickly as he could . he could turn and leave you for dust . '<doc-sep>paul scholes has revealed that a coaching role in football has never been something that he former manchester united midfielder has been ` passionate about ' . despite being part of united 's backroom staff towards the end of last season , scholes claims working behind the scenes was n't something that got him going . speaking to sam wallace of the i and independent , scholes said : ' i am not really bothered about pressure or it being a tough job . video scroll down for paul scholes : class of 92 have n't trained or played together . disinterested : paul scholes has revealed he has never been ` that passionate about ' a coaching role in football . old school : the class of '92 were beaten by salford city in a friendly on thursday night .<doc-sep>the football association have approved and ratified the class of ´ 92 ´ s takeover of non-league club salford city , in a deal that sees singapore billionaire peter lim assume a 50 per cent stake in the club . sportsmail exclusively revealed in september that the five former manchester united stars - gary and phil neville , paul scholes , ryan giggs and nicky butt - had agreed to forge a remarkable partnership with lim . under the terms of the deal , each of the five players retain 10 per cent of the club , meaning that the class of ´ 92 will collectively maintain an equal share of the power . lim , however , is the leading individual shareholder after acquiring 50 per cent of the club . nicky butt -lrb- left -rrb- , paul scholes -lrb- second left -rrb- , gary neville -lrb- second right -rrb- and ryan giggs watching salford city . giggs and the other class of '92 stars will acquie 10 per cent each while peter lim -lrb- right -rrb- will assume 50 .

<t> ryan giggs , paul scholes , nicky butt and gary and phil neville are co-owners of non-league salford city . </t> <t> manchester united quintet endorsed club 's decision to part company with salford no 2 stuart rudd . </t> <t> rudd had sent text to a player inquiring about his availability and telling him scholes rated him . </t>

class of '92 wield the axe after paul scholes is caught up in embarrassing tapping-up storm on twitter<T>

click here to read chris wheeler 's match report from the stadium of light . sergio aguero was not the only superhero on display at the stadium of light on wednesday night - as wearside 's friendly neighbourhood spider-man made an unwelcome appearance on the pitch . a pitch invader dressed in full ` spidey suit ' ran on to the field during manchester city 's 4-1 victory over sunderland on wednesday night . and he fully embraced the character of the marvel comic superhero - including by pretending to fire his web-shooters at city defender martin demichelis . a pitch invader dressed as spider-man pretends to fire web-shooters at martin demichelis after running on at the stadium of light . the spider-man impersonator was not the only superhero on display - as sergio aguero scored twice during manchester city 's 4-1 win .<doc-sep>the pitch invader could not lift sunderland supporters ' spirits during a 4-1 loss at home to city on wednesday . manchester city striker sergio aguero celebrates his first of two against sunderland at the stadium of light . but despite spider-man 's attempt to claim the limelight , it was that man aguero who stole the show once more . the argentina striker netted twice - including a thunderbolt from the edge of the area that had black cats substitute jozy altidore shaking with fright - as city consolidated their place in second in the premier league . stevan jovetic and pablo zabaleta scored the other goals as the visitors came from behind to triumph at the stadium of light . connor wickham had put the home side ahead but city soon recovered to claim the victory .<doc-sep>the invader -lrb- second left -rrb- runs across the stadium of light pitch as sunderland and city players watch on . the invader , dressed in full ` spidey suit ' , taps city left back gael clichy on the shoulder while on the pitch . clichy -lrb- left -rrb- looks at the pitch invader , who gives him the thumbs up before running off . the pitch invader dressed as spider-man was eventually caught by stewards and escorted away from the ground . aguero pulls the trigger and blasts his shot towards costel pantilimon 's goal . the argentina striker 's shot had too much power for the romanian keeper to handle .<doc-sep>towards the end of manchester city 's win at sunderland in midweek , a pitch invader dressed as spider-man was caught and led away by police . when sergio aguero is around , there 's only room for one superhero these days . aguero 's 19 goals from 20 games this season might suggest city are turning into a one-man team . sat in an executive box at the etihad on friday , winger jesus navas seemed less convinced . jesus navas pictured at the etihad stadium for a promotional ea event on friday . the manchester city winger insists there is more to their side than just in-form sergio aguero . so where would the champions be this season without their mercurial striker ? ` i could n't tell you , ' says navas .<doc-sep>gus poyet is relieved that fellow south american sergio aguero will not be lining up against sunderland . the argentina striker won a standing ovation at the stadium of light just four weeks ago when he scored twice in a 4-1 victory . aguero , though , lasted just seven minutes of the following game at home to everton and has not been seen since after suffering knee ligament damage . sergio aguero will be missing when manchester city face sunderland on new year 's day . sunderland manager gus poyet is glad that his fellow south american wo n't be available . aguero earned himself a standing ovation after a stunning display at the black cats in december . it means city will again be without a recognised frontman for the visit of the black cats and poyet , given the recent memory of aguero 's devastating display on wearside , believes that improves his side 's chances of nicking a result .<doc-sep>sergio aguero may be injured for the entire premier league christmas schedule but that has n't stopped the manchester city striker joining in with the festivities . the argentina international looked in good spirits as he assembled his christmas tree on wednesday evening . aguero suffered a knee ligament injury during man city 's 1-0 win against everton earlier this month as is expected to be out for another four weeks , meaning he will miss key games over a busy period . manchester city striker sergio aguero pots the finishing touches to his christmas tree . aguero lies injured holding his knee on the pitch at the etihad against everton . aguero 's knee injury will keep him out for four to six weeks , and has been confirmed by manuel pellegrini .<doc-sep>four to six weeks or , in football terms , about eight games . that 's how long manchester city must make do without sergio aguero . the same aguero who , on may 13 , 2012 , scored a goal timed at 93:20 to win the barclays premier league title . the same aguero that less than three weeks ago scored a champions league hat-trick to single-handedly dismantle bayern munich . talk of when chelsea 's season would be curtailed by a supposedly inevitable diego costa injury has muted . in a cruel twist , it is manuel pellegrini who must cope without his mvp , not jose mourinho . manchester city striker sergio aguero lies injured holding his knee on the pitch at the etihad against everton . aguero 's knee injury will keep him out for four to six weeks , and has been confirmed by manuel pellegrini . an emotional aguero catches his breathe on the sidelines as he is substituted with the injury on saturday . aguero was able to walk off unaided but a scan revealed the extent of the unfortunate injury to his knee . aguero leaves the etihad pitch with an injury that could keep him out for up to six weeks through winter . aguero 's final contribution of 2014 was 75 seconds on december 6 . manchester city beat everton without him , but only through the softest of penalties that should never have been . more than 90 minutes , injury time included , and they could not penetrate everton without referee andre marriner 's help . whether aguero is to manchester city what luis suarez was to liverpool remains to be seen . but , as luck would have it , they could hardly have asked for a more inviting fixture list . leicester city , crystal palace , west bromwich albion , burnley and sunderland , all loitering in the bottom seven of the premier league , await the champions between december 13 and january 1 . sheikh mansour , owner of manchester city , did not strike oil to tinker with a toy . his # 200million etihad campus is the finest in world football and 15 points are expected . followed by sheffield wednesday in the fa cup third round , then everton , arsenal and chelsea , by which time aguero is expected to be fit . come late january , we will know if the sky blue eyes have blinked . the time of aguero 's premier league title-winning goal is on the wall of city 's # 200million training complex . aguero 's hat-trick against bayern munich kept city in the champions league less than three weeks ago . city remain in the champions league after going to rome as they made their way into the last 16 . a comparison of city 's performances with and without aguero since his debut in the premier league . the sad truth is , no matter how appealing the fixtures , he is a bigger loss than pellegrini would care to admit . with aguero , their premier league win percentage is 69.6 . without , it dips to 63 , they score less goals -lrb- 2 to 2.3 -rrb- , have fewer shots -lrb- 12.8 to 13.4 -rrb- and do n't take as many points -lrb- 2.1 to 2.2 -rrb- . over at stamford bridge a few may argue they have the best in the premier league , though costa 's 11 goals in 999 minutes to aguero 's 14 in 1,054 are inferior and he 's enduring a barren run . aguero 's form of 2014 obliterates 2012 and 2013 , too , as shown below . quite comfortably , actually . in layman 's terms , city have lost almost a goal a game -lrb- 0.93 -rrb- and five shots -lrb- 4.93 -rrb- from one of the premier league 's deadliest finishers . scratch beneath the surface and pellegrini 's reliance shows . jesus navas last scored in the premier league on january 18 , james milner on december 21 , 2013 , and samir nasri on may 11 . the nearest colleagues to aguero 's 14 are yaya toure and stevan jovetic on four . aguero 's form this premier league season -lrb- far left column -rrb- has obliterated his averages in the past two years , and chelsea striker diego costa only has him beat in shot accuracy -lrb- far right column -rrb- . aguero 's form of 2014 obliterates 2012 and 2013 but injury will see the striker out for up to six weeks . 19 - sergio aguero . 6 - yaya toure . 5 - frank lampard . 4 - edin dzeko , stevan jovetic . 2 - david silva , pablo zabaleta . 1 - clichy , demichelis , navas , milner , nasri , pozo . edin dzeko has two , and jose pozo , so new he is absent from the club website 's official squad list , has none . can pellegrini trust them to fill the void ? would you ? gary neville would n't , hence his suggestion aguero 's injury could cost them a third premier league title . it would n't be the first time . in 2008 , alex mcleish said eduardo 's broken leg and dislocated ankle at birmingham cost arsenal . they were six points clear in february , before finishing third . in 2010 , sir alex ferguson was convinced an ankle injury to wayne rooney cost manchester united , who ended a point behind chelsea . sky sports pundit gary neville tweeted on sunday that aguero 's injury could decide the premier league title . city manager manuel pellegrini will be without his key striker until 2015 and must rely on others now . manchester city , however , have prevailed since aguero 's absence , even without a true lone striker , which the average positions in their last four matches demonstrate , shown below . higher than any other player , aguero -lrb- no 16 -rrb- was supported by jovetic -lrb- 35 -rrb- and nasri -lrb- 8 -rrb- against southampton and sunderland , with navas -lrb- 15 -rrb- glued to the right wing . they won 3-0 at st mary 's and 4-1 at the stadium of light . straightforward . then , everton . aguero off , replaced by pozo who , in turn , was substituted for dzeko -lrb- 10 -rrb- on 63 minutes . nasri averaged the highest position with milner -lrb- 7 -rrb- . and so to the italian job at the stadio olimpico in rome . no aguero . no vincent kompany , toure or david silva , either . only the second match city played since 2011 with those four not starting . dzeko -lrb- 10 -rrb- , one blank away from matching the longest drought of his manchester city career , was given the unenviable task of deputising for aguero . manchester city average positions with aguero -lrb- no 16 -rrb- : vs southampton -lrb- left -rrb- and vs sunderland -lrb- right -rrb- . manchester city average positions without aguero : vs everton -lrb- left -rrb- and vs roma -lrb- right -rrb- . edin dzeko , one blank away from matching the longest drought of his city career , deputised for aguero . pellegrini dug in his heels , denying manchester city are a one-man club . ` it is one thing that a player can be in a very good moment as sergio was until today but i do n't think he has carried us . every big team must have important players like sergio , ' he said . ` i suppose -lrb- cristiano -rrb- ronaldo is very important for real madrid , -lrb- lionel -rrb- messi is very important for barcelona but neither of those teams are all about just one player . ' he was right . half chances came and went for understudy dzeko but , through nasri and pablo zabaleta , they won 2-0 . a team effort . samir nasri -lrb- centre -rrb- scored as city beat roma 2-0 to do the italian job without injured striker aguero . city goalkeeper joe hart -lrb- left -rrb- applauds the travelling fans that went to rome and emerged with a 2-0 win . vs sunderland : 64.6 % - 761 . vs everton : 51.4 % - 484 . vs roma : 42.6 - 421 . against leicester , they will try to retrieve their passing game , which has diminished as opposition got harder . at sunderland , they enjoyed 64.6 per cent possession and made 761 passes . at everton , it plunged to 51.4 possession and 484 passes . at roma , even further to 42.6 possession and 421 . crosses went up , too , which manchester city rarely turn to when the 5ft 8in aguero is clinging on the shoulders of the defence . but football is a results business . two down , six or so to go . leicester at the etihad next . so , as neville suggests , should we consider them done for ? sir alex briefly thought so on may 13 two years ago then , at 93:20 , he paid the price . aguero will be missed by pellegrini and co up front but city have shown they are no one-man team . march , 2012 : injures foot against chelsea . misses two games : city draw both . august , 2012 : injures knee against southampton . misses three games : city win one , draw two . april , 2013 : injures hamstring against wigan . misses next game : city lose against tottenham . september , 2013 : picks up knock against united . misses next game : city lose against aston villa . january , 2014 : injures calf against tottenham . misses three games , city win one , draw with norwich and lose against chelsea . aguero is carried off on a stretcher after an injury in city 's match against southampton in august 2012 .

<t> manchester city beat sunderland 4-1 in the premier league at the stadium of light on wednesday night . </t> <t> sergio aguero -lrb- 2 -rrb- , pablo zabaleta and stevan jovetic scored for city with connor wickham netting for black cats . </t> <t> a pitch invader dressed as spider-man ran on to pitch and pretended to fire web-shooters at martin demichelis . </t>

sergio aguero was n't the only superhero on display during manchester city 's win at sunderland ... as a fan dressed as spiderman ran on to the pitch and pretended to fire web-shooters<T>

despite playing just 160 minutes of premier league football so far this season , chelsea striker loic remy already has as many goals as liverpool 's entire strikeforce . remy has had to settle for a supporting role for jose mourinho 's side this season following diego costa 's brilliant start to life in a chelsea shirt , but that has n't stopped the frenchman from bagging two premier league goals in his limited time on the pitch . the former qpr striker , who has three goals to his name this season , was also forced to miss several games after picking up a groin injury during chelsea 's 6-0 win against maribor in october . loic remy -lrb- centre -rrb- has scored as many goals as liverpool 's entire strikeforce . remy sweeps the ball home to score his second premier league goal of the season .<doc-sep>loic remy : 2 in 160 minutes . rickie lambert : 1 in 445 minutes . daniel sturridge : 1 in 270 minutes . fabio borini : 0 in 156 minutes . mario balotelli : 0 in 685 minutes .<doc-sep>liverpool 's strikeforce of daniel sturridge , mario balotelli , rickie lambert and fabio borini have managed just two premier league goals between them after a difficult start to the season . # 16million man balotelli has endured a terrible start to life in a liverpool shirt and is without a premier league goal for his new club despite starting in eight of liverpool 's 14 games and playing 685 minutes . brendan rodgers has sorely missed the presence of star striker sturridge , who has been ruled out since september with a thigh injury and scored just once before getting injured . mario balotelli is yet to score a premier league goal for liverpool . rickie lambert has scored just one goal for liverpool since joining in the summer .<doc-sep>lambert 's chances have been limited , but the former southampton frontman bagged his first goal for the reds during the 3-1 defeat against crystal palace in november . remy , however , has scored three times in his nine appearances for the blues this season and admits that he must keep it up . he told chelseatv : ` for me it 's really important to score and the opportunity was there because diego -lsb- costa -rsb- was not involved tonight and didier played well again and it 's important to increase the level and keep going in this direction . ' daniel sturridge has been out of action since september with a thigh injury .<doc-sep>arsenal have been given a boost after qpr manager harry redknapp admitted that in-demand striker loic remy wants to move to a club playing champions league football . the france international has attracted interest from a host of premier league clubs including liverpool , tottenham and newcastle - where he spent a successful loan spell scoring 14 goals in 26 games for the club last season . despite qpr 's return to the top-flight , redknapp accepts that the 27-year-old - who is understood to be available for # 8million - is likely to be playing elsewhere next season . video scroll down to watch redknapp : loic remy wants to play in champions league . better things : loic remy -lrb- c -rrb- wants to leave qpr to play in the champions league . matter of time : harry redknapp accepts the france striker is on his way out of loftus road .<doc-sep>drought : yaya sanogo has n't scored for arsenal in 15 competitive appearances . waiting : costa rican world cup star joel campbell is waiting for a chance in the premier league . in years gone by wenger has been able to call on an awesome lineage of scorers ; ian wright , dennis bergkamp , nicolas anelka , thierry henry , robin van persie . these were strikers who would conjure three points with a flick of their boot and win titles . giroud , sadly , is destined never to be added to that list . unless wenger acts , lineker 's words are set to linger . you can like our dedicated arsenal facebook page here . loic remy - qpr striker has seen an # 8.5 m move to liverpool fall through this summer but could yet be offloaded to anyone who can meet his wage demands . scored 14 goals during a loan spell at newcastle united last season . edinson cavani - wenger is a big admirer of the paris saint-germain striker , who scored 25 times last season , but he certainly would n't come cheap . mario balotelli - wenger wo n't admit his interest in the ac milan striker but arsenal are definitely interested . balotelli could move on as milan do n't have champions league football this season . the striker wants # 150,000 net in wages each week though . falcao - not linked with arsenal yet but certainly available . scored 19 goals for monaco last season and will perform in a superior league . liverpool are also keen . sami mokbel . video ramsey red card unbelievable - wenger .<doc-sep>by . joe bernstein . with convenient timing , liverpool agreed on saturday an # 8.5 million fee with qpr for french world cup striker loic remy at the same time they were playing their first match on english soil since selling luis suarez to barcelona . manager brendan rodgers will now hope the deal can be concluded in time for remy to play the majority of the club 's pre-season tour of america , which begins next weekend . rodgers will hope with remy and ricky lambert added to the squad , the 31 goals suarez scored last season will be replaced . video scroll down to watch loic remy during shooting practice in france training . on the move : liverpool have given permission to speak to qpr striker loic remy after the clubs agreed a fee . relegated : remy was unable to stop qpr being relegated from the premier league in 2012-13 . pedigree : remy spent last season on loan at newcastle , scoring 14 goals for the magpies . remy enjoyed a successful loan spell in the top flight with newcastle united last season . boyhood liverpool fan lambert , who was released by them at 15 , made his debut in yesterday 's 2-1 win at preston . the contest was rendered meaningless by an avalanche of substitutions that saw a total of 47 players used . but .<doc-sep>by . anthony hay . follow @@ anthony_hay . queens park rangers striker loic remy has joined up with his team-mates following the collapse of his proposed move to liverpool . france international remy looked set to complete a permanent move away from loftus road before he failed a medical at liverpool . remy , who impressed while on loan at newcastle last season by scoring 14 league goals , even travelled to america to finalise his move to brendan rodgers ' side . video scroll down to watch redknapp and rodgers talk about the remy saga . surprise arrival : loic remy is in ireland to take part in qpr 's pre-season training camp in ireland . on his travels : remy has flown back from the us to link up with his qpr team-mates ahead of the new season . back in west london : remy will now stay at qpr if he does n't receive any other offers to leave the club . however the 27-year-old has now returned to qpr and is in contention to take part in his side 's pre-season friendly match against athlone town on tuesday evening . harry redknapp said he was willing to accept remy back into his squad and questioned liverpool 's decision to pull the plug on the # 8.5 million move . the former portsmouth boss will be hoping remy can score the goals to help qpr consolidate their place in the premier league this season . added bonus : harry redknapp will be delighted to have remy back at qpr after his move to liverpool collapsed . video newcastle have greater attacking threat - pardew .

<t> loic remy scored his second premier league goal of the season during chelsea 's 3-0 win against tottenham . </t> <t> remy has now scored as many goals as liverpool 's whole strikeforce . </t> <t> rickie lambert and daniel sturridge have scored one goal each . </t> <t> mario balotelli and fabio borini are yet to register in the premier league . </t>

loic remy scores as many goals in 160 mins of premier league football as liverpool 's strikers have all season<T>

two prison inmates have been found guilty of murdering a child killer who tortured his partner 's two-year-old daughter to death . gary smith , 48 , and lee newell , 44 , blamed each other for the death of subhan anwar , who was strangled in his cell at hmp long lartin in south worcestershire . but both were convicted of murder today by a jury at warwick crown court . double killers : lee newell , 44 , -lrb- left -rrb- and gary smith , 48 , -lrb- right -rrb- who murdered child killer subhan anmwar , 24 , in his cell at hmp long lartin . both men were already serving life behind bars for earlier murders they carried out . anwar , from huddersfield , was serving a life sentence for killing his partner 's two-year-old daughter . smith and newall tied him up and throttled him with a pair of tracksuit bottoms on long lartin 's delta wing on february 14 . smith , who carried out a murder in 1998 , and newell , who killed in 1988 , were both already serving life sentences . they are likely to be sentenced next week for murdering anwar , who had received compensation after a previous incident in which he was assaulted by inmates . cruelty : subhan anwar , left , was jailed for 23 years for murdering partner zahbeen navsarka 's , right , daughter . horrific : sanam navsarka suffered 107 injuries during a month of ` unbelievable ' cruelty before she died . neither newell nor smith showed any emotion as they were unanimously convicted after the jury had deliberated for around three-and-a-half hours.jurors also convicted newell of . stealing a watch , prayer beads and a metal earring belonging to anwar , . while smith admitted the theft of property from the child-killer 's cell . horror : two ` tramline ' bruises showed where sanam had been hit with this metal pole .<doc-sep>jurors heard how smith calmly made . newell a cup of hot chocolate - even sweetening it with icing sugar - . during a stand-off with prison staff after anwar was strangled . prison . staff were initially told anwar had been taken hostage because the two . inmates were ` bored ' - with newell telling a warder : ` he 's gone , he 's . with allah . ' both defendants opted not to give evidence at the trial , but cctv and dna evidence proved they were involved in the killing . a post mortem examination found anwar 's neck had been broken . the . 24-year-old was serving a sentence of at least 23 years at the category . a jail , having been convicted of murdering two-year-old sanam navsarka . at bradford crown court in 2009 . the youngster suffered 107 injuries during a month of ` unbelievable '<doc-sep>cruelty in which she was battered with metal poles and had all four . limbs broken . the child , who was afraid of the dark , was ` disciplined ' by being . repeatedly locked in an unlit cupboard , while anwar also put her in a . tumble drier and dumped her in a bin for his amusement . sanam suffered further agony when aftershave was splashed on her nappy . rash and open sores . she was not taken to a doctor , so her fractures . remained untreated . in her final days she was suffering so much from her injuries that she . could not walk and died when fat deposits from her broken bones entered . the bloodstream , bradford crown court heard . a post-mortem examination revealed that along with her broken arms and . legs , there were 36 bruises to her head and neck , 26 to her arms and ten . to her abdomen .<doc-sep>her death came only three months after married mobile phone salesman . anwar met the child 's mother zahbeena navsarka at the shop where he . worked in huddersfield . anwar had sex with navsarka in the back of the shop on the day they met . and he swiftly left his pregnant wife to move in with his new lover . to . cover their tracks after the child died in 2008 , they told detectives . she was left alone in the bath for ten minutes and was found dead . but anwar , described as brutal and domineering , was convicted and jailed . for a minimum of 23 years . navsarka was cleared of her daughter 's . murder but found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to nine years in . prison . shocking : a model , shown to the jury during the couple 's trial , shows the extent of the toddler 's injuries . killers : gary smith and lee newell murdered subhan anwar behind bars at hmp long lartin .<doc-sep>by . steve robson , chris brooke and suzannah hills . published : . 04:54 est , 16 february 2013 . | . updated : . 09:14 est , 16 february 2013 . two prisoners today appeared in court charged with murder after a child killer was found dead at the high-security long lartin jail in worcestershire . fomer salesman subhan anwar , 25 , was sentenced to 23 years in prison for torturing and battering his partner 's two-year-old daughter to death . two fellow prisoners , gary david smith , 47 , and lee william newell , 44 , appeared at worcester magistrates today accused of his murder . both men were remanded in custody to appear at worcester crown court on tuesday february 19 . cruelty : subhan anwar , left , was jailed for 23 years for murdering partner zahbeen navsarka 's , right , daughter . horrific : sanam navsarka suffered 107 injuries during a month of ` unbelievable ' cruelty before she died . west mercia police said anwar 's body was found at 8pm on thursday by . prison officers at the category a jail , which houses some of the .<doc-sep>child killer subhan anwar was murdered in his cell . a prison has been criticised for taking 50 minutes to call in medics after two inmates strangled a child killer with a pair of jogging bottoms in his cell . an official report into the murder of subhan anwar at worcestershire 's long lartin prison found the authorities took 50 minutes to call in paramedics who then took a further 30 minutes to reach the prison 's rural location . the report also revealed the two killers , gary smith , 49 , and lee newell , 45 , had both taken hostages during earlier , but separate , prison sieges in 2007 and 2011 . smith and newell , who were already serving life sentences for murders committed in the 1980s and 1990s , blamed each other for the death of anwar . the pair had only moved on to the vulnerable prisoner wing because they owed prison drug debts . the convicted murderers tied up and strangled anwar with a pair of jogging bottoms in his cell in a vulnerable prisoner wing on valentine 's day last year . after anwar was strangled , smith calmly made newell a cup of hot chocolate - even sweetening it with icing sugar - during a stand-off with prison staff . gary smith -lrb- left -rrb- and lee newell -lrb- right -rrb- tied up and strangled subhan anwar with a pair of jogging bottoms - after anwar was strangled , smith calmly made newell a cup of hot chocolate . prison staff were initially told anwar had been taken hostage because the two inmates were ` bored ' - with newell telling a warder : ` he 's gone , he 's with allah . ' both defendants opted not to give evidence at the trial , but cctv and dna evidence proved they were involved in the killing . a post mortem examination found anwar 's neck had been broken . they were found guilty of murdering the 24-year-old last september following a two-week trial at warwick crown court . newell also confessed to stealing a watch , prayer beads and a metal earring belonging to anwar , while smith admitted the theft of property from the child-killer 's cell . in the report from the prisons and probation ombudsman , it said newell had 47 prison disciplinary adjudications against him while smith had 32 proven disciplinary adjudications between 1999 and 2011 .<doc-sep>in fact she was at a nightclub in grimsby with another man . she was originally jailed for three-and-a-half years for perverting the course of justice by covering for huntley but only served half of her sentence . she was given anonymity for life on her release in 2004 . maxine carr -lrb- left -rrb- served 21 months in jail for providing child killer ian huntley -lrb- right -rrb- with a false alibi after he murdered schoolgirls holly wells and jessica chapman in soham , cambridgeshire , in august 2002 . it means details of her honeymoon , wedding or new partner can not be published because it could lead to her identification . she is just one of four former uk prisoners to be given secret identities , along with child killer mary bell and james bulger 's murderers robert thompson and jon venables . police protection and a new identity for carr are thought to have cost the taxpayer millions . huntley , now 40 , was found guilty of murdering the girls following a seven-week trial at the old bailey , and is now serving a double life sentence in prison .<doc-sep>fewer than 50 other criminals in the uk have been handed sentences which mean they must spend the rest of their lives behind bars . others serving whole-life terms include moors murderer ian brady , who tortured and murdered children along with accomplice myra hindley . on january 24 at the court of appeal , lee newell , who murdered child killer subhan anwar in prison , and murderer and rapist matthew thomas are seeking to challenge their whole-life terms . cruel : police believe bridger dismembered april before dumping her body parts at various locations in the hills , rivers and forests surrounding his home in ceinws , mid wales . the test cases will be heard by a panel of five judges - lord chief justice lord thomas , sir brian leveson , lady justice hallett , lord justice treacy and mr justice burnett . in addition , attorney general dominic grieve has referred the case of ian mcloughlin , who was given a life sentence with a tariff of 40 years for murdering a man on day release . in that case the five judges will be asked to rule on whether the 40 years can be regarded as ` unduly lenient ' and should be increased . the central legal issue at the hearing before the judges will be the nature of the sentencing scheme for whole-life orders and the compatibility of such an order with the european convention on human rights . grieving : april 's family , including her parents coral and paul jones , were understood to have been informed of bridger 's decision not to appeal the sentence . the government has said that whole-life tariffs are ` wholly justified in the most heinous cases ' . such terms were deemed a breach of human rights following a successful appeal to the european court of human rights -lrb- echr -rrb- by murderers jeremy bamber , douglas vinter and peter moore . last year the trio won a ruling that their whole-life sentences amount to ` inhuman and degrading treatment ' . life : others serving whole-life terms include moors murderer ian brady , who tortured and murdered children along with accomplice myra hindley . whole-lifers should be entitled to a review of their sentence 25 years into their term at the very latest , the grand chamber of the strasbourg-based court said . the ruling by 17 judges from across europe sparked further outrage among critics of the court - despite reassurances that the decision did not amount to grounds for imminent release . triple killer mcloughlin , 55 , was jailed for life at the old bailey last october for stabbing a man on his first day-release from prison after 21 years in custody . when sentencing mcloughlin , the trial judge imposed a 40-year tariff , saying he could not pass a whole-life term because of the european court ruling . mcloughlin - who had killed twice before - stabbed graham buck , 66 , as he came to the aid of a neighbour in little gaddesden , hertfordshire , last july . newell , 44 , is challenging a whole-life sentence imposed last september at warwick crown court . he was convicted alongside gary smith for the february 2013 murder of convicted child killer anwar in his cell at long lartin prison , worcestershire . newell was already serving a life sentence for a previous murder committed in 1988 . convicted rapist thomas was told ` life means life ' after murdering a newlywed bride and then kidnapping and raping a second woman . thomas , then 43 , from luton , pleaded guilty to the murder of colette magee in luton in november 2013 . he also admitted two counts of rape , one of indecent assault and one count of kidnap of the second woman .

<t> gary smith , 48 , and lee newell , 44 , strangled killer at hmp long lartin . </t> <t> subham anwar , 24 , has his neck broken in the prison attack . </t> <t> victim murdered his lover 's daughter and was jailed for 23 years in 2009 . </t> <t> sanam navsarka suffered 107 separate injuries and had all four limbs broken . </t>

2 prisoners guilty of murdering child killer subham anwar<T>

video footage emerged today that allegedly shows the captain of the costa concordia calmly waiting to abandon ship while hundreds of his passengers were still trapped on board . in the clip , francesco schettino is apparently seen looking relaxed while standing near a lifeboat on the deck of the capsized cruise liner after it struck rocks in the 2012 disaster that killed 32 people . the footage , which is being used by prosecutors as evidence against him at his manslaughter trial , appears to contradict schettino 's claims that he fell into the raft amid chaotic scenes . the 54-year-old had previously told investigators he had ` tripped and stumbled into a lifeboat ' . ` relaxed ' : video footage apparently shows costa concordia captain francesco schettino -lrb- circled -rrb- calmly waiting for a lifeboat while hundreds of his passengers were still trapped on board the capsized cruise liner . evidence : the footage , which is being used by prosecutors as evidence against schettino at his manslaughter trial , appears to contradict the captain 's claims that he fell into the raft amid chaotic scenes . the video was leaked to italian media as schettino took the witness stand for a second day , however his appearance in the footage has not been independently verified . prosecutors also claim that his account differs greatly from pictures taken by firefighters which show him in a suit and tie waiting near a lifeboat . they have also accused schettino of fatally delaying and failing in his duty to properly co-ordinate the evacuation while fleeing to safety himself . however , in his second day of testimony at his trial , schettino claimed that his decision to delay the evacuation may actually have saved lives . schettino , 54 , was quizzed by prosecutor alessandro leopizzi as to why he did not sound the alarm immediately after he hit rocks off the italian island of giglio , causing it to capsize . schettino appeared to be smothering a smile as he faced court on his first day of testimony yesterday . in his second day on the stand , he claimed that decision to delayed the evacuation may actually have saved lives . the captain of the doomed costa concordia , francesco schettino , is giving evidence for the first time about the 2012 shipwreck off an italian island in which 32 passengers and crew were killed . the captain , who is also charged with causing a shipwreck and abandoning his ship , replied that such a move would have led to a dangerous panic among the 4,229 people on board . ' i wanted to get the ship as close to the island as possible . the way it was shaking , had i sounded the seven long whistles and one short one -lrb- nautical signal for abandon ship -rrb- , people would have thrown themselves into the water , ' schettino said . schettino also claimed that , as the captain , he was ` second only to god ' on the cruise liner , it was reported by the international business times . the concordia hit the rocks at 9.45 pm and the order to abandon ship was not issued until over an hour later , at 10.54 pm , by which time the boat had drifted back towards the island , where it eventually came to rest on the sea bed , half-submerged in about 20 metres -lrb- 70 feet -rrb- of water .<doc-sep>the prosecution team are seeking to portray schettino as a man who was completely overwhelmed by events and dithered dangerously as the boat drifted . but the experienced merchant seaman insisted he was fully in control . he told the court he was sure the boat was not about to immediately sink and that he thought the prevailing wind would lead to it drifting from deep water to a shallower position nearer the island , where an evacuation , if required , would be easier and safer . ' i delayed sounding the alarm knowing exactly how much manoeuvre time the ship had . ' i knew the concordia well , i wanted to get her closer to the island and then sound the alarm , ' he said . ` by then the damage was done . -lrb- through my actions -rrb- it was contained . ' disaster : the concordia , a floating hotel as long as three football pitches laid end-to-end , capsized after hitting rocks near the italian island of giglio in 2012 , killing 32 people on board . schettino was then pressed to explain why he thought he could influence a drifting 115,000-tonne ship with all its engines out of action , and why a series of reassuring announcements were made to the terrified passengers . ' i did that to calm people down , i was afraid of panic , ' he replied . he also denied that he had not radio-ed for tow boats to help stabilise the ship because of concern over the financial implications of seeking salvage . ' i did not put the boat before human lives , ' he said . ` the cost i would have thought about afterwards . ' schettino began giving evidence on monday in his first appearance in the dock since his trial opened in the tuscan town of grosseto in july 2013 . on monday he denied being responsible for steering the giant cruise ship recklessly close to the island , saying he believed it was set on a route that would take it near the rocky coastline but not so close as to run any risk . schettino said he only resumed control of the boat 's direction 15 minutes before it hit the rocks and has effectively blamed his subordinates on the bridge for plotting the course that led to disaster . prosecutors revealed for the first time on monday that they intend to seek a 20-year prison sentence for the career seaman who has been described as ` captain coward ' because of his decision to leave the ship himself half an hour after the alarm was sounded and with hundreds of passengers and crew still on board . he has yet to be interrogated on that aspect of the fateful night 's events . a key element of schettino 's defence will be his assertion that the main reason for the boat sinking , and therefore the deaths , was its total loss of power due to the failure of back-up generators , which he can not be held responsible for .<doc-sep>address : he told the crowds : ' i want to show i 'm not a coward ' guarded : schettino attended a two-hour safety briefing at a local hotel . before returning to the ship . anger : the former captain of the costa concordia faced an angry mob , with one local shouting : ` drown yourself ' before boarding the concordia , schettino attended a two-hour safety briefing at a local hotel . as he emerged he refused to answer questions from waiting journalists , saying only : ` get out of the way . ' tv footage showed the chaotic scenes and one local could be heard shouting at him in italian : ` drown yourself . ' islanders . reacted with mixed emotions to his presence , with some saying they felt . sympathy for someone they consider a ` scapegoat ' for wider blame and . others saying he and the ship should get off the island . francesco schettino -lrb- right -rrb- takes images with his cell phone as he leaves the shipwrecked cruise liner . difficult reunion : captain schettino -lrb- right -rrb- on the boat that took him to the stricken cruise liner . ` i 'm not a coward ' : wearing a leather jacket and sunglasses , the disgraced captain is seen in the tiny port on giglio island before getting on a boat that took him out to the costa concordia . anxious : captain schettino talks on the phone as he waits to board the wreck of the costa concordia . sergio ortelli , the mayor of giglio , . said there was ` indifference ' to schettino 's visit and more concern . about when the luxury liner would be taken away . ` what marked this island more was when he got off that boat on the night of the accident , ' ortelli said . ` when . the spotlights are turned on , the pain of this event returns . the . relatives of the victims and the people of giglio need an explanation of . what happened . ' but the . mayor added : ` more than his two-day presence , we are interested in the . two-year salvage of the ship , which we hope will finish as soon as . possible . ' ` this island wants to return to normality , to tourism ' - a major earner in the summer months , he said . media scrum : schettino arrives for a briefing prior to boarding the wreck of the costa concordia . defence : schettino claims he fell onto a lifeboat as the ship keeled over and then stayed on dry land because he wanted to co-ordinate the nighttime evacuation from there . thursday 's technical inspection will . focus on a lift where several of the victims died and an emergency . diesel generator which the defence says malfunctioned on the night of . the disaster on january 13 , 2012 . the . court granted special dispensation for schettino to attend after a . request by his lawyers but specified he was there ` as a defendant , not a . consultant ' and was only allowed to follow the proceedings . schettino 's lawyer domenico pepe told afp earlier : ` schettino is confronting the whole world on his own . ' the . lawyer , who was accompanying schettino on the island , said the . captain 's former employer and ship owner costa crociere , the biggest . cruise operator in europe , had focussed the blame on him . ` it is very , very difficult because schettino does not have the economic resources of costa , ' he said . salvage operation : the costa concordia after it was raised upright in september in the biggest salvage operation of its kind . it is due to be towed away for scrapping in june . sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article .<doc-sep>by . nick pisa on giglio island and matt sandy in sorrento . updated : . 07:28 est , 22 january 2012 . admission : the captain of the stricken cruise ship costa concordia , francesco schettino , told his bosses on the night of the disaster : ' i have messed up ' the captain of the stricken costa concordia reassured coastguards that he would be the last to leave the cruise ship , a new recording has revealed . but captain francesco schettino did not keep his promise and ended up fleeing the vessel while passengers were still on board . schettino , 52 , who is under house arrest facing charges of abandoning ship and multiple manslaughter , promised coastguards that he would be the last person off the ship - minutes before he fled in a lifeboat , leaving hundreds of passengers on board . in . the recording , released by italy 's la repubblica newspaper , an official . asks schettino whether everyone is going to abandon ship . sounding . breathless , the captain replies : ` i 'm going to stay here . ' the coastguard asks again : ` so only you are going to stay there ? ' schettino replies : ` i 'm the only one who will stay here . ' signing . off , the coastguard says : ` very good , captain . continue with the . evacuation and we 'll speak later . keep your mobile with you . ' in . another tape recording released last week , an exasperated gregorio de . falco , head of the local coastguard , ordered schettino back to his ship . to co-ordinate the rescue . the captain later told investigators he ` tripped and fell ' into a lifeboat . it has also been revealed schettino made a frantic telephone call to a senior company executive just after the incident . sources said he told roberto ferrarini , costa cruises ' operations manager : ` i 've messed up . we have touched the bottom -lsb- of the sea -rsb- . i am telling you the truth . we sailed past giglio and we took a hit . ' sources say the captain 's call was made 23 minutes after the liner ran aground , tearing a gaping 230ft hole in its hull . twenty people are still missing and the number of people dead has risen to 12 . the body of a woman was found by divers on saturday in a submerged corridor on the fourth deck of the # 372 million vessel . the . victim -- who was wearing a lifejacket -- was taken to the island of . giglio , off the coast of tuscany , where the concordia hit rocks nine . days ago . tragic : news of the admission by captain francesco schettino came as the death toll from the costa concordia tragedy rose to 12 yesterday . sad news : the body of a woman has been found by divers in a submerged corridor on the fourth deck of the # 372million vessel . investigators say schettino sailed the concordia to within 800ft of giglio when it should have been at least five miles away in open sea . prosecutors claim the captain was on an unauthorised course to perform a ` salute ' to islanders . in legal documents forming part of the case against schettino , the father-of-one confirmed that 30 minutes before the tragedy he had dined in the ship 's exclusive club restaurant with moldovan blonde domnica cemortan . at the time of the impact at 9.42 pm last friday , schettino said that ms cemortan , 25 , was ` in a side room ' close to the bridge . worrying times : people on board the costa concordia prepare to evacuate the stricken vessel . prosecutors claim the captain was on an unauthorised course to perform a ` salute ' to islanders before the liner hit rocks . gloomy : police divers near the bell of the costa concordia as they searched for victims . he added : ` all of a sudden i saw foam on the surface of the water off the bow of the ship . i knew immediately it was a reef that had not shown up on the radar . ' despite having become the most reviled man in italy , the captain has won support among some people in his hometown , meta di sorrento , near naples . one sign written on a bedsheet and attached to a wall declared : ` captain , do n't give up . ' one woman , who declined to be identified , said : ` the poor thing -- everyone is against him , really against him . i feel sorry for him . ' yesterday , schettino 's wife , fabiola russo , left the couple 's home and was driven off by a friend .<doc-sep>italian captain francesco schettino returned to the stricken costa concordia for the first time since he jumped ship two years ago in a tragedy that claimed 32 lives . wearing a leather jacket and sunglasses , the disgraced captain fought off a media scrum as he arrived in the tiny port on giglio island , donned a life jacket and got on a boat that took him out to the vessel . schettino 's visit was part of a court-ordered inspection in the ongoing trial against him for multiple counts of manslaughter and abandoning ship before all the passengers had been evacuated . scroll down for video . back on board : costa concordia captain francesco schettino -lrb- left -rrb- stands on the upper deck of the doomed ship on his first visit since the disaster that claimed 32 lives two years ago . capsized : the costa concordia capsized when it crashed into rocks two years ago . the wreckage has since been righted in the biggest-ever salvage operation of its kind and will be towed away for scrapping in june . covering all bases : schettino 's lawyers asked the court in grosseto to authorise the search to determine if any factors beyond human error contributed to the disaster . denies charges : schettino 's visit was part of a court-ordered inspection in the ongoing trial against him for multiple counts of manslaughter and abandoning ship before all the passengers had been evacuated . looking for clues : captain schettino stands aboard the costa concordia , and appears to point something out to the team with him . gathering evidence : the court granted special dispensation for schettino to attend after a request by his lawyers but specified he was there ` as a defendant , not a consultant ' his lawyers asked the court in . grosseto to authorise the search to determine if any factors beyond . human error contributed to the disaster . after searching the bridge and lifts last month , experts will examine the emergency generators today . ` they . want to show that i am weak , just like two years ago . it 's not true ! i . want to show i 'm a gentleman , not a coward , ' schettino , who was dubbed . ` captain coward ' by the tabloids , was quoted by italian media as saying . schettino . claims he fell onto a lifeboat as the ship keeled over on the night of . the disaster on january 13 , 2012 and then stayed on dry land because he . wanted to co-ordinate the nighttime evacuation from there . surveying the damage : schettino -lrb- right -rrb- and his lawyer domenico pepe -lrb- left -rrb- spend time surveying the upper deck of the crashed cruise liner . crashed : schettino -lrb- right -rrb- boards a ferry to leave the site of the crash . what remains of the wreckage of the coata concordia , which sank two years ago , is seen in the background . setting sail : schettino -lrb- front -rrb- climbs aboard a ferry as he leaves giglio harbour with the crashed costa concordia in the background . defence : schettino claims he fell into a lifeboat and wanted to run evacuation of the ship from the shore . evidence : schettino 's lawyers wanted to see if any faults with ship contributed to the disaster . investigation : schettino 's -lrb- centre -rrb- lawyers asked the court in grosseto to authorise the search to determine if any factors beyond human error contributed to the disaster . in a recorded phone call from that . dramatic night , a senior coast guard official was heard shouting at . schettino : ` get back on board , for f *** 's sake ! ' with . 4,229 people from 70 countries on board , the giant luxury liner crashed . into rocks just off giglio as it allegedly attempted a risky ` salute ' manoeuvre . it capsized near . the coast but has since been righted in the biggest-ever salvage . operation of its kind and is due to be towed away for scrapping in june . schettino . returned to the island on tuesday for the first time since that night . and had been hiding from the media glare in a white-painted house on a . cobbled side street near the port in a picturesque fishing community . that numbers only a few hundred people . surrounded : schettino faced a media scrum on the island of giglio before boarding the costa concordia . disgraced : captain schettino pictured in giglio harbour , as he came ashore after visiting the costa concordia . facing the media : schettino faces the scrum of journalists after visiting the stricken costa concordia with his solicitor .<doc-sep>on trial : captain francesco schettino , who was in charge of the cruise ship costa concordia when it steered into rocks and sank at the cost of 32 lives . the captain who piloted the cruise ship costa concordia onto rocks off tuscany , killing 32 , should serve 26 years in jail , prosecutors said today . the trial of captain francesco schettino had proved he ` thought only and always about himself , ' said prosecutor maria navarro in scathing closing statements . she told the makeshift courthouse in grosetto that schettina had lied from the start , never apologised to the victims and saved his own life ` without even getting his shoes wet ' . calling him a flight risk , she asked the court to detain him again and seize his passport and navigation licence . schettino is being tried for manslaughter , causing the shipwreck and abandoning the concordia while many passengers and crew members were still aboard . survivors of the january 13 , 2012 , wreck described a chaotic and delayed evacuation , with lifeboats unable to lower because the ship was already listing so much . ms navarro said the requested sentence , beyond the 20-year maximum speculated , was not ` exaggerated ' considering italy 's high court recently confirmed a 10-year prison sentence for a car accident that killed four people . the defense is expected to respond in court starting february 9 , with a verdict expected thereafter . schettino claims he saved lives by steering the liner to shore after it hit uncharted rocks . he accuses his crew of botching his orders and blamed faulty generators aboard the ship for contributing to the disaster . defense lawyer donato laino was incredulous at the prosecutors ' request to re-arrest schettino , saying the flight risk was ` nonexistent . ' slammed : schettino arrives in court with his lawyer , where he heard the prosecution alleged he had lied from the start , never apologised to the victims and saved his own life ` without even getting his shoes wet ' shipwrecked on the italian coast : in this file photo taken on january 14 , 2012 , the luxury cruise ship costa concordia lays on its side after running aground the tiny tuscan island of giglio , italy . schettino was granted house arrest soon after the wreck , and later was allowed to remain in his hometown near naples during the course of the trial . he has attended most court sessions , though he was absent today . five other costa crociere employees indicted in the case were allowed to enter plea bargains and none is serving prison time .

<t> clip used by prosecutors as evidence against captain at manslaughter trial . </t> <t> apparently shows francesco schettino looking relaxed next to the lifeboat . </t> <t> appears to contradict previous claims he ` tripped and stumbled ' into raft . </t> <t> schettino claims his decision to delay evacuation may have saved lives . </t> <t> charged with manslaughter and abandoning ship in disaster that killed 32 . </t>

does footage prove concordia captain francesco schettino lied about lifeboat evacuation ?<T>

when it comes to having a sense of adventure , there are few cats that can match millie . not even wild mountain cats . for millie is a domestic feline who just loves scrambling up mountains and boulders in her native utah with owner craig armstrong , who originally wrote about his relationship with millie on backcountry.com . the adorable feline was abandoned by her owners when she was just a few days old -- but luckily climbing-mad mr armstrong adopted her . ai n't no meow-tain high enough : millie scaling stansbury slabs with owner craig armstrong . rock on : millie fee soloing at ferguson canyon . rock on : millie fee soloing at ferguson canyon . millie soon came to love accompanying him on his hilly adventures and he even bought her a miniature harness . now they hit the trails at weekends and camp overnight together , while mr armstrong 's other cat keeps his girlfriend company at home . mr armstrong , 37 , said : ` i just knew one day i would get a pet and when i did i would take it everywhere with me . to boulder-ly go : millie takes a leap at moes valley . new beginning : the adorable feline was abandoned by her owners when she was just a few days old - but craig armstrong gave her a loving home . all-conquering : millie and mr armstrong on the top of devils golf ball in moab .<doc-sep>` millie is perfect - she 's a natural in the mountains . i make sure she is kept on the best quality cat food . ` millie is an athlete , she trains hard , and diet is an important part of any athlete 's complete routine . ' millie was taken into a shelter as part of a litter without its mother in 2013 and was moments from being put down as the shelter did n't have the resources to bottle feed them . but emergency shelter furburbia took her on and housed her at their ranch where mr armstrong went to find an animal companion . paw-some : millie in little wild horse slot , utah . after just four seconds together he knew that millie was the kitten he wanted to bring home when she climbed on him and curled up round his shoulders . as soon as she was grown mr armstrong took her out to stansbury island - a vast expanse of hills with no vegetation so she could get over her fear of being in the open and learn to walk alongside him . since she completed her training , millie has been to some of the biggest climbing landmarks in utah , including joe 's valley , moe 's valley and the ferguson canyon . feeling peaky : millie 1,000 feet up . in a day millie and mr armstrong can do a six-mile round trip . they go on trips so often that mr armstrong adopted another cat , evelyn , for his girlfriend julianne to make up for his absence on the sofa . when they are roaming through valleys or across plains millie wanders harness free.if they are heading for a steep peak the plucky cat gets her own harness and is attached to craig with carabiners and ropes .<doc-sep>her highest summit so far has been the ` thousands of fun ' climb - five stages of climbing totalling 1000 feet . while she normally follows mr armstrong wherever he goes without a problem , on the way down from the thousand foot climb , her tail got caught in some of craig 's abseiling equipment and she lost a tuft of hair trying to get out . and though craig sometimes has to scramble into caves or onto ledges to bring her down when she gets stuck , millie is still the best climbing partner craig 's ever had . mr armstrong added : ` i just start hiking in the morning and she 'll run and follow me now . ` i do free climbing without ropes and then for the really high or steep ascents i harness her up . ` cats are idiots sometimes and they will wander away and get lost if you 're not careful . ` sometimes she gets stuck on a ledge and i have to save her . ` there have been times when she 's fallen and i 've had to catch her but now she just loves climbing so much i ca n't stop her . ` she has all the qualities a good climbing partner should have . she never complains , no matter how bad it gets ! ` and she always wants to go higher , and she pushes herself hard . ` but she also knows when to stop . when she 's done , she 's done . she 'll find a cave or climb a tree and wo n't move until she 's rested . ` and she cuddles me at night inside my sleeping bag and keeps me warm . '<doc-sep>` she took to it straight away . both the girls started with indoor walls and then we started going away on weekends to do the rock faces . ` she now owns her own kit - shoes , harness , helmet . family hobby : ms haines , right takes her children away for the weekends rock-climbing either in the peak district or to quarries and rock faces in and around wales . impressive : mia scales up to 40-feet high as one of britain 's youngest climbers . ` and it 's not just walls , if there 's a tree nearby she would be up it , or climbing frames in the playground . ` she 's happy doing it and that 's the main thing . ' ms haines and her partner , stuart jamieson , take the kids away for the weekends rock-climbing either in the peak district or to quarries and rock faces in and around wales . ms haines added : ` she 's quite sporty anyway and like gymnastics and ballet , but none of her friends go rock-climbing . ` she will start classes when she 's seven , which is the age you can begin at our closest centre , but she will be able to skip a few levels . '<doc-sep>for thrillseekers : kite-skiing is one of the activities available to guests . adrenaline junkies : white desert 's wealthy clientele can test their limits with extreme winter sports . catching air : patrick woodhead pictured kiting during a 1,850 km traverse of antarctica . record breaking : one client broke the world record for the first solo free flight of a balloon in antarctica during a white desert trip . arctic excursion : guests fly for two hours from base camp to reach the penguins at atka bay . campsite : white desert 's camp features state of the art pods next to a frozen lake and 200-foot icefall . once in a lifetime : excursions to walk amongst the emperor penguins are best november-december when the colony is at its fullest . state-of-the-art sleeping pods are made from strong fiberglass panels , insulated and heated inside , and even in high winds , very quiet . double beds for couples or singles with a privacy screen for solo guests , the pods also have a washing area and toilet . there is a separate pod with showers , and three pods make up the large communal living and dining area . chef jenna viney prepares three meals a day including steaks , seafood , and full english breakfast . white desert describe the camp as ` furnished in the old world opulence of african safaris ' . adventures during the tour include visiting a colony of 2,000 emperor penguins at atka bay and treks to iridescent blue ice tunnels . there is abseiling , kite-skiing and rock climbing too , for those who wish to push their limits . inquisitive : the penguins are unafraid of humans and often approach visitors - allowing incredible photography opportunities . exploration : activities from camp include walking through ice tunnels . unforgettable : the incredible experiences make a polar safari a firm bucket list item - if you can afford it .<doc-sep>by . mark duell . after piling on the pounds for too long , this fat cat is now on a strict diet to help her find a new home . alanna , who lives in warrington , cheshire , tips the scales at a whopping one stone - more than 50 per cent heavier than a normal cat - and has been put on a new year eating regime . it is hoped she will now be able to beat the bulge in a bid to find a new family after her previous owner died earlier this month . fat cat : alanna , who lives in warrington , cheshire , tips the scales at a whopping one stone . weight watcher : alanna is more than 50 per cent heavier than a normal cat - and has been put on a diet . previous owner died : it is hoped the animal will now be able to beat the bulge in a bid to find a new family . when she waddled into the cats protection adoption centre in warrington , staff were immediately taken back by her monstrous appetite . a spokesman said : ` she 's a really friendly and playful but ca n't run around like normal cats due to her podgy belly . she 's certainly been over-eating , which can be quite common with elderly owners .<doc-sep>by . nick enoch . published : . 05:41 est , 14 may 2013 . | . updated : . 10:18 est , 14 may 2013 . a british teacher has plunged to his death while rock climbing in south korea . kevin andresen , 30 , died after falling more than 50ft from a cliff on the island of jangbong , off the west coast . a keen traveller , he had been teaching english in seoul when the accident happened . kevin andresen died after falling more than 50ft from a cliff while climbing on an island in south korea . a keen traveller , mr andresen had been teaching english in seoul when the accident happened . he is pictured in south korea . kevin andresen 's girlfriend rachel law -lrb- pictured with him , above -rrb- was in india at the time and is now heading back to britain for his funeral service . school friend lloyd hughes , 30 , said : ` he was incredibly outgoing , friendly and funny . ` travelling was a passion of his and he had been all over the u.s. and canada , europe and china before he went to korea . ` he really found his passion teaching the children in korea and he absolutely loved the place . ` he was a genuine , nice fellow . bringing him back to the uk has been the main thing for us . ' the 30-year-old travelled 5,550 miles from his home in blaina , near newport , south wales , to teach in south korea . mr andresen travelled 5,550 miles from his home in blaina , near newport , south wales , to teach in south korea . he had been based at a secondary school in the capital , seoul , for the past 18 months . mr andresen was a member of the seoul hiking group and intrepid foreign excursions - a travel group offering ` controlled chaos for the seriously intrepid ' . the cardiff university theology graduate had travelled 280 miles to the island of jangbong . kevin andresen was a member of the seoul hiking group and intrepid foreign excursions - a travel group offering ` controlled chaos for the seriously intrepid ' mr andresen was killed when he fell off of a mountain path while out rock climbing with friends on may 4 . he was killed when he fell off of a mountain path while out rock climbing with friends on may 4 . his mother , gaynor , 52 , said : ` the support i have had has been superb . ` people have been so very kind doing this for me . it really is unbelievable . ' mr andresen 's girlfriend rachel law was in india when the accident happened and is now heading back to britain for his funeral service . his friends in south korea have planted a tree with a memorial plaque on a mountain near pyeongnae , 30 miles east of seoul .

<t> millie is a domestic feline to loves scrambling up peaks in her native utah . </t> <t> she was adopted as a kitten by keen mountaineer craig armstrong . </t> <t> he takes her on weekend expeditions up mountains and along trails . </t>

rock climbing cat scales mountains and treks the desert with her intrepid owner<T>

germany has blamed pro-russian rebels for downing the malaysia airline mh17 plane with a rocket from a buk missile defence system . the bnd foreign intelligence agency says separatists fired the device from a ukrainian base which exploded directly next to the passenger aircraft . it is the first time a european agency has openly pointed the finger at rebels , who have so far denied accusations . scroll down for video . debris from malaysia airline mh17 plane , which german intelligence say was shot down by pro-russian rebels . the buk missile launcher suspected of bringing down the ill-fated airline is transported on the back of a lorry . the passenger jet was flying from amsterdam to kuala lumpur when it was shot down over eastern ukraine on july 17 , killing all 298 passengers and crew members . the crash has led to a further deterioration of ties between the west and moscow , who are in dispute over russia 's role in the ukraine crisis . gerhard schindler , president of the bnd , reportedly told a secret . parliamentary committee on security affairs earlier this month that separatists had used a russian buk missile defence system . a german newspaper today quoted him admitting : ` it was pro-russian separatists ' .<doc-sep>the bnd , germany 's equivalent to britian 's mi5 , concluded separatists were to blame after carrying out detailed analysis based on satellite images and other photos , der spiegel said . the intelligence service has not been available for comment . candles and soft toys at the crash site near the village of rassipnoe where the plane came down on july 17 . european governments have so far refrained from openly attributing blame , but shortly after the crash u.s. secretary . of state john kerry said there was strong evidence that . moscow-backed separatists had downed the plane . the dutch government , which has two investigations underway . into the downing of the airliner , has yet to say who was . responsible . two thirds of the passengers were dutch . a preliminary report by the dutch safety board last month . said the airliner crashed due to a ` large number of high-energy .<doc-sep>objects ' from outside the aircraft but drew no conclusions as to . where they came from . while kiev blames the incident on rebels and has accused moscow of arming them , ukrainian security services claim to have intercepted phone conversations in which pro-russian separatists appear to admit to shooting down flight mh17 . the security service of ukraine , -lrb- sbu -rrb- reportedly released recordings of the conversations between russian military intelligence officers and russian-backed cossack militants to the kiev post . in the calls , which were allegedly made minutes after the passenger plane crashed near the village of chornukhine , a separatist can be heard saying : ` they should n't be f ***** g flying . there is a war going on . ' russian air defense missile system buk seen at a military show in zhukovsky outside moscow in 2010 . the system is the one being blamed by german foreign intelligence agency - bnd . ukrainian rescue servicemen look through the wreckage of malaysia airlines flight mh17 on july 20 . however russia has denied any involvement and many believe the boeing 777-200 was blasted out of the sky by ukrainian military . russian sources launched a scathing attack on the mh17 crash report published last month in a bid to undermine any future criticisms that it was responsible . several senior figures were given license to question the motives of the ` careless ' dutch-led investigation into the doomed malaysia airlines aircraft . one suggested a western plot to hide the real cause of the crash of the malaysia boeing 777-200 , which among some figures in moscow is blamed on the ukrainian army .<doc-sep>pyotr deinekin , a former russian air force commander and the chairman of the public council of the russian federal air transport agency -lrb- rosaviatsia -rrb- , declared : ' i was totally shocked by the data published by the investigative commission . ` did it take them so long to find out that the boeing was in good repair ? it was clear from the start there would be no claims against the airplane 's serviceability . ' a militant of donetsk people 's republic carries belongings recovered at the site . mess : and , as these grim pictures show , next to nothing has been done to clean up the area in a region still rocked by war . of 298 passengers who perished aboard the malaysian airlines flight on july 17 this year , 26 are still there , unidentified and left to rot in the grass . he said accusingly : ` the netherlands is careless , it draws conclusions before examining the plane 's debris and body fragments . ' meanwhile , rebel official in donetsk , miroslav rudenko , told interfax alleged that the downing the the plane was ' a provocation carried out by the ukrainian armed forces in order to discredit russia and the people 's militia ' . the dutch agency investigating the crash came under fire last week when one of the prosecutors revealed that an australian passenger had been wearing an oxygen mask when the flight crashed . the revelation suggested the man , whose name has not been released , had been conscious when the aircraft was struck . mr de bruin said dutch forensic experts investigated the mask ` for fingerprints , saliva and dna , ' but it did not produce any results , associated press reported . it resulted in a flood of phone calls to investigators from the relatives of the 298 passengers and crew who perished , including 38 australians , seeking more information about the passenger .<doc-sep>a ukrainian family leave their home after it was destroyed by shelling . they are seen walking past pro-russian militants , who this morning blocked access to the mh17 crash site once the forensic teams passed through . scared : people drive towards pro-russian militants stationed near the mh17 crash site in a car showing a sign reading ` children ' . the sign was created in the hope it will prevent their vehicle being fired upon . the mandate of the police team is to secure the currently . rebel-controlled area so that comprehensive investigations can begin and any . remaining bodies can be recovered . with government troops intensifying their push to claw back . more territory from pro-russian separatist rebels , the death toll is mounting . steadily . today rebels admitted they had lost control of part of the crash site to pro-kiev forces . united nations figures show more than 1,100 people have died in just . over four months of fighting . ukraine has accused rebels of tampering with evidence and . trying to cover up their alleged role in bringing the malaysia airlines plane . down with an anti-aircraft missile . separatist officials have staunchly denied responsibility . for shooting down the airliner and killing all 298 people on board . news that investigators were unable to reach the crash site for a second day comes as the un said it was considering whether to classify the downing of mh17 as a war crime .<doc-sep>by . will stewart . and john hall . a ukrainian security spokesman said data from the recovered flight recorders shows malaysia airlines flight 17 crashed due to a massive , explosive loss of pressure after being punctured multiple times by shrapnel . andrei lysenko said the plane suffered ` massive explosive decompression ' after it was hit by fragments he said came from a missile . the data recorders were sent to uk experts for examination . scroll down for video . not safe : members of the oecd -lrb- centre -rrb- and forensic investigation teams from the netherlands -lrb- left -rrb- and australia -lrb- right -rrb- were forced to turn back from the mh17 crash site for the second day in a row . talks : a delegation of australian -lrb- left -rrb- and dutch -lrb- right -rrb- police and forensic experts stopped in shakhtarsk , a town around 20 miles from the fields where the aircraft was downed , amid sounds of explosions . convoy : forensic teams and international observers are pictured on their way to the mh17 crash site . the team were forced to turn back a short time later amid sounds of explosions . in their campaign to take control over more territory from separatist forces , ukraine 's army has deployed a growing amount of heavy weaponry . rebels have also been able to secure large quantities of powerful weapons , much of which the united states and ukraine maintain is being supplied by russia . moscow denies the claims . it comes as fighting stopped an international police team from . reaching the wreckage of mh17 for second day running , as pro-russian rebels admit they have lost control of part of the crash site . a delegation of australian and dutch police and forensic . experts stopped in shakhtarsk , a town around 20 miles from the fields where the . aircraft was downed , amid sounds of explosions . halt : pro-russian militants block the road behind dutch and australian forensic teams as they make their way to the crash site of malaysia airlines flight mh17 . fear : dutch and australian forensic investigators turned back on their way to the mh17 crash site this morning after ` explosions ' were heard in the area . a high-rise apartment block in the town was hit by at least . two rounds of artillery , according to reports and dozens of families living in the area fled . the development comes as un human rights chief navi pillay said the downing of flight mh17 in eastern ukraine may constitute a ` war crime ' . the mandate of the police team is to secure the currently . rebel-controlled area so that comprehensive investigations can begin and any . remaining bodies can be recovered . with government troops intensifying their push to claw back . more territory from pro-russian separatist rebels , the death toll is mounting . steadily . a ukrainian family leave their home after it was destroyed by shelling . they are seen walking past pro-russian militants , who this morning blocked access to the mh17 crash site once the forensic teams passed through . scared : people drive towards pro-russian militants stationed near the mh17 crash site in a car showing a sign reading ` children ' . the sign was created in the hope it will prevent their vehicle being fired upon . today rebels admitted they had lost control of part of the crash site to pro-kiev forces . united nations figures show more than 1,100 people have died in just . over four months of fighting . ukraine has accused rebels of tampering with evidence and . trying to cover up their alleged role in bringing the malaysia airlines plane . down with an anti-aircraft missile . separatist officials have staunchly denied responsibility . for shooting down the airliner and killing all 298 people on board . news that investigators were unable to reach the crash site for a second day comes as the un said it was considering whether to classify the downing of mh17 as a war crime . human rights chief navi pillay spoke out to say taking down to plane with a surface to air missile could constitute a war crime . war : an armoured vehicle manned by pro-russian rebels leaves donetsk in the direction of the mh17 site . fighting has forced investigators to abandon plans to secure the area , despite being considered a crime scene . hard task ahead : a dutch military police officer arrives at a hotel in donetsk ahead of a renewed attempt to access the mh17 crash site and collect evidence . initial plans to secure the area have been abandoned . blast : flames are seen inside a destroyed home in horlivka , eastern ukraine . mh17 investigators say the towns and villages around the crash site have erupted into intense violence in recent days . conflict zone : an elderly resident of the east ukrainian city of lysychansk walks past pro-kiev service men . fighting in the area intensified after government forces made fresh attempts to retake territory from rebels . destroyed : a man walks past a damaged house in horlivka - about 30 miles from north west of the mh17 crash site . the ukrainian army is hoping to regain control of the town , which is considered a separatist stronghold . wrecked : a man stands in rubble of a damaged house in horlivka . separatist leader alexander boroday accused president petro poroshenko of starting a new military offensive to hide the truth about mh17 . deadly : smoke is seen rising over rebel-held donetsk overnight . today alone , at least eight civilians were killed by fighting and shelling in rebel-held cities in eastern ukraine - three of them in donetsk . the un high commissioner for human rights said in a report that at least 1,129 people have been killed between mid-april , when fighting began , and july 26 . the report said at least 3,442 people had been wounded and more than 100,000 people had left their homes . a un report from mid-june put the death toll at 356 . the british government accuses russia of putting the ` dangerous and sophisticated weapons into the hands of semi-trained separatists ' leading to the downing of flight mh17 over eastern ukraine . tragic : the news comes as un human rights chief navi pillay said the downing of flight mh17 in eastern ukraine may constitute a ` war crime . grief : travellers view the thousands of floral tributes placed in memory of the victims of mh17 at schiphol airport . the doomed malaysian airlines flight took off from the amsterdam airport en route to kuala lumpur . at least eight civilians were killed . by fighting and shelling in two cities held by separatist militants . overnight , officials in the region said today . authorities . in luhansk said that five people were killed and 15 injured by . overnight artillery strikes . three were killed in donetsk as a result of . clashes . rebel leader alexander boroday accused ukrainian president petro poroshenko of starting a new military offensive to hide the truth about the downing of mh17 . intensified combat operations ` are irrefutable evidence proving that kiev is seeking to destroy all evidence of the crime committed by its military , ' he alleged . ` the junta is in panic , the only thing that matters for them today is to evade exposure . ` kiev 's actions run counter to poroshenko 's decision to declare a 40-kilometre zone around the crash site a ceasefire territory . ' ukrainian military analyst dmitry tymchuk today alleged that rebels were sneaking back dressed as civilians into areas ` liberated ' by the ukrainian army . ` the activity of the enemy 's sabotage groups is high , ' he said .<doc-sep>germany and russia are working on a secret peace deal to end the conflict in ukraine that would see moscow 's controversial annexation of crimea officially recognised in exchange for a $ 1billion compensation package , it was claimed today . angela merkel and vladimir putin have reportedly been locked in talks that will primarily seek to ensure the kremlin withdraws its support for rebels fighting for independence in eastern ukraine . putin would also have to agree not to interfere with ukraine 's new trade relations with the european union and offer kiev a long-term contract for future gas supplies with russian firm gazprom . scroll down for video . angela merkel and vladimir putin -lrb- pictured earlier this month -rrb- have reportedly been holding secret talks aimed at ending the conflict in ukraine which would see crimea officially annexed in exchange for $ 1billion . in return , parts of eastern ukraine would be granted some devolved powers and ukrainian president petro poroshenko would abandon attempts to join nato , a source close to the negotiations told margareta pagano from the independent . a far more contentious bargaining chip would also see the international community formally acknowledging crimea 's annexation to russia , which may prove a hard sell to some members of the united nations , the paper reports . if agreed , russia would be asked to pay the ukraine $ 1billion in compensation for rent it used to pay for basing its navy at the port of sevastopol before crimea voted for independence . one insider said : ` this is merkel 's deal . she has been dealing direct with president putin on this . the deal would call on russia to withdraw its support for separatists who have been accused of shooting down flight mh17 and then preventing investigators from accessing the crash site -lrb- above -rrb- . ` she needs to solve the dispute because . it 's in no-one 's interest to have tension in the ukraine or to have . russia out in the cold . no one wants another cold war . ' talks have reportedly been put on ice since the shooting down of mh17 in eastern ukraine which has been blamed on pro-moscow rebels , but sources insist the deal is ` still on the table ' . it comes as ukraine today announced it had suspended its military offensive in the east for one day to help international experts reach the downed malaysian airliner 's crash site . dutch and australian police experts have been trying for five days to access the area where the remains of around 80 of the 298 people killed have been decomposing in sweltering temperatures since the crash on july 17 . police officers and military guard the ukrainian parliament during a closed session where it agreed to stop its offensive against pro-russian rebels for one day to allow access to the mh17 crash site . kiev said on the facebook website of what . it calls its ` anti-terrorist operation ' -lrb- ato -rrb- against pro-russian . rebels that it was heeding calls by un secretary-general ban ki-moon to . stop fighting near the plane crash site . but the government claimed the separatists were continuing to attack its positions . it said : ` on july 31 , troops involved in the active ato phase are not conducting military operations apart from protecting their own positions from attack . ` but mercenary fighters of the russian terrorists are not respecting any international agreements and requests . ' the rebels have accused kiev of blocking access to the malaysian airliner crash site by fighting in the area .<doc-sep>this is the first picture of the ukrainian air force pilot alleged by pro-russian rebels to have been the ` executioner ' of the 298 victims on board doomed malaysian airlines flight mh17 . the russian investigative committee - equivalent of the fbi - is calling for captain vladislav voloshin to take a lie-detector test and face formal questioning , asserting there is compelling evidence against him which should be considered by the dutch-led official probe . believed to be in his late 20s , he was named by stems from a ` secret witness ' at his dnipropetrovsk air base who says the pilot took off in his su-17 combat jet on 17 july last year armed with air-to-air missiles . scroll down for video . this is the first picture of the ukrainian air force pilot alleged by pro-russian rebels to have been the ` executioner ' of the 298 victims on board doomed malaysian airlines flight mh17 . he returned without them soon after the boeing 777 was blasted out of the sky , it is alleged . after landing voloshin was ` scared ' , muttering that the incoming ` aircraft ' - supposedly mh17 - ` was in the wrong place at the wrong time ' , according to the unnamed ukrainian serviceman , now under guard at a secret location in russia . the investigative committee , headed by alexander bastrykin , a former classmate of vladimir putin , insists that the witness has passed a polygraph test and his testimony is credible . the russian investigative committee - equivalent of the fbi - is calling for captain vladislav voloshin to take a lie-detector test and face formal questioning , asserting there is compelling evidence against him which should be considered by the dutch-led official probe . volshin has not spoken directly on the loss of mh17 but denied through his superiors that he was responsible . ukraine blames russia for a crude propaganda stunt in naming him . since the horror , moscow has repeatedly claimed that mh17 was shot down by a ukrainian warplane in the skies close to the malaysian plane , while also vigorously denying the west 's analysis that it was hit by a buk missile fired by pro-moscow rebels . the pro-moscow rebel media in eastern ukraine has already branded voloshin as ` the pilot who shot down mh17 ' , showing archive footage of him which it labels ` the future executioner ' . believed to be in his late 20s , he was named by stems from a ` secret witness ' at his dnipropetrovsk air base who says the pilot took off in his su-17 combat jet on 17 july last year armed with air-to-air missiles . the investigative committee , headed by alexander bastrykin , a former classmate of vladimir putin , insists that the witness has passed a polygraph test and his testimony is credible . ` let voloshin take a lie-detector test with dutch or malaysian experts , ' demanded investigative committee 's spokesman vladimir markin . ` representatives of the russian investigative committee are ready to leave for ukraine at short notice with all necessary equipment for testing pilot voloshin and all others who might know anything about the crash . ' he demanded that the ukrainian military should make a full disclosure of its flight logs on 17 july , the day mh17 was shot down , and allow russia to interrogate its air traffic controllers . referring to ukrainian secret services , he said : ` we 're waiting for a response from the sbu . ' sbu official markiyan lubkivskyi insisted voloshin was not engaged in combat flights on 17 july , the day mh17 was downed , and had not used weapons against aerial targets in the current conflict . voloshin denied he had shot down mh17 , and had no idea why the allegation was being taken seriously in russia . ` the officer made no flights that day , and his aircraft was under repair because of damage inflicted during landing on 16 july , ' he said , accusing moscow of a bid to ` discredit ' ukraine . voloshin denied he had shot down mh17 , and had no idea why the allegation was being taken seriously in russia , he said . the pilot has not spoken directly to the media over the incident . secretary of ukraine 's national security and defence council , oleksandr turchynov , accused moscow of using propaganda to ` hide the crimes organised by the russian federation , including against civilians ' in relation to flight mh17 . he said : ' a great deal of evidence , including data from satellite observation , has proved that terrorist groups controlled by the russian military shot down the passenger aircraft ' . secretary of ukraine 's national security and defence council , oleksandr turchynov , accused moscow of using propaganda to ` hide the crimes organised by the russian federation , including against civilians ' in relation to flight mh17 . they used ' a russian buk surface-to-air-missile system ' , he said . but moscow is now poised to give its ` whistleblower ' sanctuary under its witness protection programme , so preventing him being prosecuted in ukraine , it is understood . ` as the witness may be in danger , investigators are considering providing him with state protection , ' said markin . he already has a pseudonym ` in the interests of his security ' . ` the facts and information that the witness possessed and shared - clearly and without getting confused - convince the investigators that his testimony is truthful , something that , by the way , a polygraph test has confirmed , ' said markin . six weeks after the mh17 crash , voloshin 's plane was shot down over eastern ukraine . he ejected , and escaped from the rebel-held region . he ` personally ' saw voloshin 's warplane ` loaded with r-60 type air-to-air missiles , with which su-25 fighters were not normally equipped ' . his aircraft returned without these missiles . markin claimed the account supported other witnesses who testified that ` not long before the crash they saw a warplane in the air in close proximity to the passenger airliner . ' he said that ` the investigative committee will continue gathering and analysing all information about the disaster . ` if members of an international commission investigating the crash are indeed interested in finding out the truth and decide to request information from us , we are ready to share all available data . ' he is a graduate of kharkiv air force university.two days after the crash , he was among a number of airmen awarded the order of courage by ukrainian president petro poroshenko . the crash killed all the 298 people on board the boeing , which was en route from amsterdam to kuala lumpur . six weeks after the mh17 crash , voloshin 's plane was shot down over eastern ukraine . he ejected , and escaped from the rebel-held region . he is a graduate of kharkiv air force university . two days after the crash , he was among a number of airmen awarded the order of courage by ukrainian president petro poroshenko . the crash killed all the 298 people on board the boeing , which was en route from amsterdam to kuala lumpur .

<t> german foreign intelligence said separatists fired device from ukrainian base . </t> <t> bnd believes it exploded directly next to the malaysia airlines aircraft . </t> <t> it had carried out detailed analysis based on satellite and other photos . </t> <t> it is first time a european agency has openly pointed the finger at rebels . </t> <t> separatists have so far denied all accusations that they were involved . </t> <t> passenger jet was shot down over eastern ukraine on july 17 , killing 298 . </t>

germany blames pro-russian rebels for mh17 crash<T>

doctors in india have removed a penknife from the stomach of a six-month-old boy who had been wearing it around his neck to ward off evil spirits . dev thakor , who comes from a village in gandhinagar , gujarat , western india , swallowed the knife by accident while being breastfed by his mother rekha ben . he had been wearing it on a string around his neck , which is a local tradition . dev thakor had to have surgery to remove a penknife from his stomach after he swallowed it while being breastfed by his mother , rekha ben , pictured . the penknife which dev wore around his neck to ward off evil spirits , can be seen , right , in the x-ray . dev 's father , bharat thakor , said his son ` suddenly started crying , screaming ' before his family noticed the knife was missing . the child was then rushed to a private hospital where an x-ray confirmed he had swallowed the penknife . the two-inch foldable knife came off its string last friday as dev was being fed by his mother . he then swallowed it without her noticing . mr thakor , a tea stall owner , did n't have enough money for his son 's surgery but his neighbours and customers came to his aid and ` saved my son 's life ' .<doc-sep>dr shravan bohra , chief gastroenterologist at apollo hospitals where dev 's operation was performed , said the child was lucky to have survived the ordeal without suffering serious injury . dr shravan bohra , chief gastroenterologist at apollo hospitals where dev 's operation was performed , said the child was lucky to have survived the ordeal as the knife was lying open in the upper part of his stomach . ms ben and dev are pictured along with his father bharat thakor , his sister , and his niece . he said : ` it was a critical case as the knife was lying open in the upper part of dev 's stomach and could have harmed the mucosa - the inner part of his body - but fortunately he was remarkably not injured . ' sailash patel , who sponsored dev 's surgery , said when he heard about the boy 's condition his only wish was to save his life . the 50-year-old came to learn of the child 's ordeal after asking why mr thakor 's tea stall - which he stopped at almost daily - was closed . he said : ' i knew it would be hard for him to afford the operation so i offered to pay the fees . ' i am a father of two children myself and i could n't imagine what bharat was going through . ' dev was discharged from hospital on sunday and is said to be recovering well at home .<doc-sep>a baby boy has been born with three arms due to a rare condition which affects one in a million infants . the baby was born with his right arm in the normal place , but two arms on his left side . he was brought to ahmedabad civil hospital in gujarat , india , in december , where doctors carried out a procedure to remove the extra limb when he was just over two weeks old . the boy , who is originally from bhavnagar , also in gujarat , suffers from a rare condition called polymelia , which causes a person to be born with extra limbs , often arms or legs . scroll down for video . a baby boy from bhavangar , in gujarat , india , was born with three arms -lrb- pictured -rrb- due to due to a condition called polymelia . it affects just one in a million infants , causing them to be born with extra limbs . the boy was rushed to specialists at a hospital in ahmedabad , also in gujarat , india , where he underwent a succesful operation to remove his extra limb . he is pictured after the procedure . the rare disorder occurs in the womb when the cells form abnormally during embryonic development . the embryo begins to develop as conjoined twins . but one twin stops growing , leaving the remaining developments - often limbs - of the undeveloped twin attached to the body of the live baby . there are very few known cases of polymelia around the world . a ct scan at the hospital revealed the boy was also born with a club foot , was missing a kidney and one of his testicles was inside his stomach , the ahmedabad mirror reports . the boy , who was born to diamond worker ramesh makwana and his wife , was originally taken to bhavnagar civil hospital . baffled doctors referred the case to specialists at ahmedabad civil hospital , nearly 200km away . in ahmedabad , dr rakesh joshi , head of paediatric surgery at the hospital performed a procedure to remove the extra limb on wednesday , december 17 . before carrying out the procedure , dr joshi told the ahmedabad mirror : ` we realised that apart from the extra arm on the left side and baby had a right club foot and a missing kidney . polymelia is a rare birth defect that only affects only one in a million infants and causes sufferers to be born with extra limbs . the rare disorder occurs in the womb when the cells form abnormally during embryonic development . sometimes an embryo started as conjoined twins , but one twin degenerated completely except for one or more limbs , which end up attached to the other twin . there are very few known cases of polymelia around the world . in 2005 , a baby girl named destiny was born with a fully formed extra leg in detroit as a result of a conjoined twin not fully developing in the womb . in march 2006 , a baby boy identified only as jie-jie was born in shanghai with a fully formed third arm . in july 2007 a child was born with four legs at the lebowakgomo hospital outside polokwane in south africa . most well known is the case of lakshmi tatma who was born with eight limbs in india in 2005 . two years later in 2007 , doctors at bangalore 's sparsh hospital in bangalore , india , successfully removed her extra limbs . they would also straighten the club foot by putting it in plaster , he said . he added that a lack of a kidney will not hamper the child 's health or his ability to lead a normal life . the baby boy 's father told the newspaper : ` we have a daughter . we were hoping for a baby boy to complete our family and were happy when our son was born . ` but when we came to know about his condition , we were worried - all we wanted was a healthy baby . ` however the doctors have assured us our son will be alright . ' the boy will now have to undergo physiotherapy for his functional left hand and his club foot . in 2012 mailonline reported on a newborn girl from pakistan who was born with a third arm due to polymelia . the extra arm was joined to her back near her spinal cord . at just four years old the baby girl , who was from the dera ghazi khan district in the punjab province of pakistan , underwent an operation to remove the extra arm . she is among a handful of patients worldwide who suffer from polymelia . in the same year , a three-year-old boy from peru underwent an operation remove the body of a ` parasitic twin growing inside of his stomach . the most well known case of the condition was lakshmi tatma , from india , who was born with eight limbs . a parasitic twin who had stopped developing and died in the womb was attached to her body . doctors removed the extra limbs in 2007 . the baby was born with his right arm in the normal place , but two arms on his left hand side . there have only been a handful of cases of polymelia reported worldwide . the boy was also born with a club foot , was missing a kidney and one of his testicles inside his stomach . he is pictured just before the operation to remove the extra limb . the boy -lrb- pictured at just over two weeks old before his operation -rrb- will now undergo physiotherapy for his functional left hand and his club foot .<doc-sep>ruby had to be delivered by emergency caesarean because the cyst was putting pressure on her vital organs and was in danger of rupturing and killing her . doctors at glasgow 's southern general hospital thought mrs horne might have had excess fluid in her womb so carried out a scan . it was then they discovered that the baby had a mass growing in the top of her stomach . ovarian cysts in newborn baby girls are quite common and usually clear up on their own but ruby 's was unusual as it was putting pressure on her organs and was in danger of rupturing . mrs horne , who lives with husband michael , 25 , an engineer , said : ` it was terrifying . the sonographer ran the scanner over my stomach and then said they could see a mass growing in the baby 's stomach . ` i had another scan to check , and at that point the doctors were n't sure whether the mass was a tumour , a cyst or a bowel blockage . ' mrs horne underwent an emergency caesarean to deliver ruby , who weighed 7lb 6oz . after she was born ruby had to have an operation to remove the cyst which turned out to be benign . she has now made a full recovery . ruby had to have one of her ovaries removed but her parents have been told that it should not affect her ability to have children in the future . ruby was immediately transferred to the royal hospital for sick children in glasgow , where she had an operation . doctors discovered she had an ovarian cyst measuring nearly two inches in diameter . the surgeons managed to remove all of it , and ruby immediately lost half a pound . mrs horne said : ` we were so worried about ruby having the operation as she was so young , only a few days old . ` but we knew that the cyst could have ruptured at any moment , so we did n't have a choice . when surgeons removed ruby 's cyst she immediately lost half a pound in weight . ` when they told us afterwards that it had been a success it was such a relief . ' the couple have been told that although one ovary had to be removed , it should not affect ruby 's chance of having children in the future as she still has one ovary remaining . mrs horne added : ` we were so amazed that a baby could even have an ovarian cyst like this . ` the doctors told us it was incredibly rare but it had probably developed as she had absorbed excess hormones through me . ' tests showed the cyst was benign , not cancerous .<doc-sep>by . lizzie parry for mailonline . when nine-month pregnant holly cross felt a sudden and searing pain in her stomach , she thought she was going into labour . the 23-year-old described feeling ` something burst ' , just days before her second child was due . she was rushed to hospital where doctors performed an emergency caesarean section . but as well as delivering her son , doctors discovered a 10-inch cyst attached to one of mrs cross ' ovaries had popped , causing the agonising pain . scroll down for video . holly cross was nine months pregnant when she felt something burst inside her stomach . the 23-year-old thought she had gone into labour and rushed to hospital where doctors found a cyst attached to her ovary had burst . tests revealed the cyst , found during a c-section as doctors delivered her second son joshua , pictured left , was cancerous . mrs cross is pictured with her older son liam , right . tests carried out on the cyst revealed the mother-of-two had ovarian cancer . terrified she would die , leaving her husband ray , 24 , to bring up their sons alone , mrs cross opted to have a full hysterectomy , to try and rid her of the cancer . ` i was devastated when i was told i had cancer , i thought i was going to die , ' she told mailonline . the mother-of-two , from chatham in kent , had been at home with her husband and their three-year-old son liam , in september 2013 , when she complained of feeling sick from the pregnancy . ` i wanted the baby to be born so i could get on with feeling normal again and enjoy family life , ' mrs cross , said . ` then i felt a popping sensation and a piercing pain in my stomach . ` i was doubled up in pain and thought i was having a heart attack and was convinced i was going to die . ' she was rushed to medway maritime hospital in gillingham , where doctors monitored her baby . they found its heart rate had dropped so mrs cross was taken to theatre for an emergency c-section . baby joshua was delivered safely , weighing 7lbs , 13oz . ` when i came round doctors told me they 'd found a cyst and had taken a biopsy to run tests , ' she told mailonline . ` in the meantime i could go home . i was stunned , but it had n't sunk in that it could be cancer . i was too busy embracing my new role as a mum-of-two . mrs cross , pictured with liam after the birth of joshua , believes her unborn son wriggling around caused the cyst to burst . she said : ' i believe had it not been for my baby , joshua , wriggling around , which i think caused the cyst to burst , it could have continued to grow and the cancer could have spread ' around one in every 50 women in the uk develops ovarian cancer during her lifetime .<doc-sep>nearly killed my baby : laura o'donnell had a tummy tuck a year before she became pregnant but the cosmetic surgery left her stomach muscles so tight it brought on premature labour of her son blake -lrb- pictured together -rrb- . ms o'donnell from cefn mawr , wrexham was told at 18 weeks that her unborn baby was in danger because her stomach muscles were too tight , forcing the baby to push against her right kidney . blake was delivered by emergency caesarean section 10 weeks premature , weighing just 3lb 13oz . ms o'donnell said : ` blake almost died because of my tummy tuck . ` i could feel something tearing in my belly and i thought it was the stitches from the tummy tuck coming apart . before surgery : after giving birth to four children , ms o'donnell decided against any more children and had a # 1,500 tummy tuck to remove this excess skin . a year later she was surprised to discover she was pregnant again . ` doctors decided a caesarean was the safest option . ` i want to warn other women that having this surgery is very dangerous if there is still a chance of you having more children . ` i do n't blame anyone for what happened . i 'm just so relieved blake pulled through . ' doctors considered ms o'donnell and her unborn baby in the high-risk category and tests revealed that the unborn baby was pushing down on her right kidney .

<t> dev thakor swallowed the penknife while being breastfed by his mother . </t> <t> a customer of his tea stall owner father sponsored the boy 's surgery . </t> <t> the doctor said dev was lucky to survive as the knife lay open inside him . </t>

doctors remove two-inch penknife from stomach of indian baby<T>

a freediver managed to catch a 12lb lobster that he reckons could be as old as 70 . forrest galante , 26 , a biologist , was diving near anacapa island off the californian coast when he found the huge pacific spiny lobster lurking on the sea bed . a specimen of this size would have been common decades ago . but now , as a result of overfishing , the crustaceans rarely weigh in at more 3lbs . scroll down for video . meet albert girther : this is the 12lb lobster pulled from the sea bed off california by biologist forrest galante . my new pet : mr galante strokes his new friends carapace while sitting outside his home in santa barbara . can we be friends ? the dog comes over to get a sniff of albert , but he seems not to have made his mind up . mr galante faced a dilemma over whether or not to eat the lobster , who he named albert girther because of his impressive size , but in the end he decided to let him live . mr galante caught the lobster on october 6 . he said : ` i 've been doing this for ten years and i 've never seen a lobster as big as albert girther - which is his name . ' i mean any lobster that can bear hug a man must be pretty huge and he had no problem with that . ` originally i thought he was the world 's biggest lobster but i was just excited - i 'm pretty sure he is the biggest lobster caught off the west coast this year though .<doc-sep>` they normally only manage to grow to around three pounds because of intensive fishing so it 's really rare to find one this old and big . ' i won an award from my free diving club last year for bringing in a 9.4 lb lobster , so albert has definitely surpassed that . ' monster of the deep : mr galante holds up albert just after catching him , and right , albert holds mr galante . deeeelicious : but mr galante resisted the urge to eat albert and instead let him go in a marine reserve . pacific spiny lobsters are nocturnal and mr galante was on a night dive when he found albert . pictures show the disconcertingly large crustacean gripping onto to mr galante with its long legs . spiny lobsters are distinct from the more-recognisable clawed lobsters , not having the mammoth pincers on their front legs that make the latter so apparently fearsome . because they lose all their hard parts each time they moult it is not possible to accurately age them , so biologists make guesses based on the lobsters ' size and weight . mr galante took albert home to his family in santa barbara , california , where he introduced his meaty new friend to the dog . ` i 've got to say it was very tempting to take him home and eat him - he had pounds and pounds of delicious meat but he was clearly a good breeder , so my family and i decided that we had to put him back into the water so he could have more children , ' mr galante said . ` we took him to the ty warner sea centre where he was put in a tank and gorged on food but we were not going to leave him in captivity . ` we put him back into the water in a marine reserve off the coast of california which does not allow fishing , so he can live out the rest of his days in peace . '<doc-sep>` i do n't think they 're albinos . it looks like there 's some pigmentation there . still , whatever they are is highly unusual , it 's nothing i 've seen before . ' a true test of their colour would be to feed the white lobsters food high in carotenoids , like crab and periwinkles because this type of food will darken the shell , if they 're not albino . and if they are cooked , true albinos would stay white , say experts . both white lobsters were under legal size and about 5 or 6 years old according to terry watkinson , owner of the owls head lobster co. , where the fishermen brought their rare catches . blue lobster : this photo provided by meghan . laplante shows a blue lobster caught by her father jay laplante off pine . point in scarborough , maine . normally , that would mean they 'd have to be thrown back into the ocean to mature for two years -- but seeing as they are so rare that 's probably not going to happen . one of the white lobsters has already been snapped up by brooks trap mill , a thomaston lobster supply store . the other will go to the maine state aquarium in boothbay harbor , adding to the spectrum of coloured lobsters already on display there . last month , two blue lobsters were caught in scarborough and were taken to the maine state aquarium . blue lobsters are estimated by the lobster institute to be one in 2 million . earlier this year , a lobsterman pulled a one-in-30 million calico lobster in new hampshire . it was sent to a hampton aquarium . in late july , a yellow lobster ended up in a supermarket tank in florida , where a customer bought it and sent it to an aquarium in rye , new hampshire . but none compare to the ultra-rare albinos . if any more are found , experts suggest that there could be some unusual breeding in the area . sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article .<doc-sep>very unusual : this four-clawed lobster was caught last weekend by a commercial fisherman out of gloucester , massachusetts . pictures show the sea beast with an unusual four pincers , but it is otherwise normal . gloucester is one of new england 's busiest fishing ports , and captain joe and sons has been in business for 61 years , according to necn . that smarts ! : this lobster would pinch first and ask questions later . the four-clawed creature has nothing on a few other bizarre catches .<doc-sep>-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- four years ago , lobster fisherman gary nichols had never laid eyes on a lionfish , but today his traps are full of them . `` you 'll get two or three decent traps with lobster , but if you get four or five lionfish , the lobster do n't like it , '' nichols said . he says he catches so many lionfish now -lrb- up to 200 pounds every day -rrb- that he 's started to sell them . but where his lobsters sell for $ 16 per kilogram , lionfish only make him $ 12 . lionfish are causing a huge strain on his business and the wider commercial fishing industry in florida , devouring other fish populations -- in some cases reducing them by up to 90 % . according to the florida 's department for environmental protection , lionfish are native to the indian and pacific oceans , but were accidentally introduced into atlantic and caribbean waters during the 1990s . with no natural predators in the atlantic and an ability to reproduce year-round , their numbers have risen unabated in recent years . not only are lionfish causing grief for lobster fishermen like nichols , they are also threatening to upset the balance of the fragile reef ecosystem . `` what we 've found through stomach analysis and working with fish that have been collected is that they are consuming a wide variety of prey , '' said lad akins , director of special projects for reef , a marine conservation group . `` they are eating almost anything that fits in their mouth . the lionfish can probably consume in excess of half of its own body size . they can take quite large prey , '' he added .<doc-sep>clearly , however , it seems gorham is unfamiliar with the great american hipster , for it is those very reasons that make the lobster case desirable . though even if you are n't of the hipster species , it 's still a pretty cool-looking phone accessory . for about an hour . that 's when you realize that you have a lobster in your pants . but an hour is more than enough time to feel special . which is sort of the point . to this , gorham notes , `` like most mobile phone cases , it does offer the illusion of individualism . '' his creation was actually inspired by arguably one of the weirdest -lrb- and most brilliant -rrb- people ever , salvador dali , who , in 1936 , designed a fully functioning lobster telephone . not merely just an iphone case . though that would 've been impressive . `` i promise in seventy years this will be relevant . '' at the time , dali called his creation of a painted plaster lobster attached to the receiver the aphrodisiac telephone , presumably just to mess with people . because , generally speaking , crustaceans do n't inspire lust . at least to most people . for me , it 's sort of `` a thing . '' anyway , whether or not you would walk around with gorham 's modern version of dali 's lobster phone is a moot point . according to mashable , right now it 's only a design concept and not currently on the market . so you 're stuck with whatever stupid , boring case you bought at the apple store . and , really , we 're all better people because of it . but not jim . he still has syphilis .

<t> forrest galante , 26 , caught the pacific spiny lobster off the california coast . </t> <t> he named the crustacean albert girther because of his immense size . </t> <t> nowadays overfishing means albert 's peers rarely reach more than 3lbs . </t>

diver catches 12 lb lobster reckoned to be seventy years old<T>

china has said britain . has no authority or moral responsibility for what happens in hong kong post-1997 , in the latest shot fired in a diplomatic row between the nations that has escalated since the weekend . the war of words kicked off on sunday when a group of british mps , who were set to visit hong kong on a research mission regarding the progress towards democracy later this month , were refused entry . prime minister david cameron sharply criticised that decision , saying it heightened concerns about the situation in the former british colony . long fight : british mps had applied for visas to hong kong to investigate regarding the progress towards democracy which has seen ` occupy ' protests in the city for two months . ` his view is that the decision with regard to the foreign affairs committee is a mistaken one , ' david cameron 's spokesperson said . ` it 's counter productive because it only serves to amplify concerns about the situation in hong kong , rather than diminishing concerns . ' the british parliament held a three-hour emergency debate . over the ban on tuesday , with members warning it would damage . relations between london and beijing . today , china responded to the critique from cameron and parliament , saying that britain has no responsibility for hong kong after returning the city to chinese rule . the ` one country , two systems ' formula that was agreed in 1997 , allowed hong kong to keep wide-ranging freedoms and autonomy . marking territory : beijing said today that britain has ` no sovereignty , no authority and no right to oversight ' in hong kong post-1997 . new move : a group of occupy central demonstrators hold signs outside the central police station in sheung wan , hong kong on wednesday . giving in : benny tai yiu-ting , chan kin-man and reverend chu yiu-ming , the three co-founders of occupy central movement , surrender themselves in to the police today . ` britain has no sovereignty over a hong kong that has . returned to china , no authority and no right to oversight . there . is no such thing as a moral responsibility , ' chinese foreign ministry spokesperson hua chunying said today . ` the real aim of a small minority of british people trying . to use so-called moral responsibility to obscure the facts is to . interfere in china 's internal affairs . ` such an attempt can not . succeed , and is something china certainly can not accept . ' moves by beijing to control nominations for a 2017 vote for . hong kong 's leader have prompted the weeks of protests . today , after two months of civil action in central hong kong , the three founders of the occupy central movement handed themselves over to police . benny tai , chan kin-man and chu yiu-ming surrendered this morning while dozens of supporters , many carrying the yellow umbrellas that have become a symbol of the movement , gathered outside the police station in central hong kong . however , despite admitting to the crime of ` participating in unauthorised assembly ' , the trio were not arrested and soon emerged from the police station to cheers from protesters . ` we have not been arrested so we are allowed to leave with no restriction on our liberty , ' benny tai said . he added there were ` political considerations ' behind their swift release to avoid crowds flocking to the protest zones , but said it was inevitable they would eventually be arrested . ' i do n't think the matter will be resolved on this occasion , later we may be arrested , even prosecuted for more serious offences , ' tai added .<doc-sep>the spiritual leader described britain 's position as ` realistic ' , but added that the free world has a ` moral responsibility ' to bring democracy to china . the british government needs chinese money and is too scared to confront the communist state for fear of losing trade , according to the dalai lama . speaking about recent anti-government protests in hong kong , the buddhist spiritual leader said britain 's lack of intervention was because ` the british government 's pocket is more or less empty ' . while he conceded that this approach was ` realistic ' , he also said that the west has a ` moral responsibility ' to help bring democracy to china . speaking to bbc newsnight , he said : ` china , economically , very much wants to join the mainstream of the world economy . they are most welcome . ` at the same time the free world has a moral responsibility to bring china into the mainstream of democracy . china 's own people also want that ... so therefore i think the whole world 's future has to be freedom and democracy . ' i think the free world has certain responsibilities to stand firm over democracy and the rule of law and the freedom of the press . ' hong kong police have just finished clearing the last student protesters from the city 's financial district after the largest demonstrations china has seen since tiananmen square in 1989 . the activists were demanding freedom to chose their own candidates in upcoming local government elections , taking control of the process away from the regime in beijing . the dalai lama used to be bitterly opposed to china , having been forced to flee the country into exile in 1959 after a failed revolution . however , since then his stance has softened and he now advocates a ` middle way ' with chinese authorities which would see tibet become autonomous , but remain part of china . the dalai lama added that he may not have a successor after he dies , saying he would prefer that the position dies with him , rather than passing to a ` stupid ' successor . the dalai lama also suggested he may be the last tibetan spiritual leader and would rather the post faded into history than be passed to a ` stupid ' successor .<doc-sep>hong kong , as anyone who has lived or worked in the city knows , is simultaneously china , and not china . the complex legal framework that was put in place when the city reverted to chinese rule in 1997 makes it a unique case , and one which means that the delineations between the hong kong special administrative region -lrb- sar -rrb- and the mainland are rarely straightforward . the differences between the two provide a wealth of reasons why they are often at loggerheads -- and no more so than now , with tens of thousands of hong kongers taking to the streets to protest what they see as beijing 's undue encroachment into hong kong 's civil affairs and political structure . certainly hong kong 's unique history has set it apart . while the former colony was returned to chinese sovereignty , the british colonial legacy has endured , and with it a set of institutions and historical , cultural , economic , legal and lifestyle differences . here are just a few of them examined . historical . compared with china throughout much of the city 's modern history , hong kong has been a bastion of peace , prosperity and , in the 1960s and 70s , a haven from the horrors of the cultural revolution . the city has welcomed refugees from across china , notably shanghai , since the civil war and the rise of the communist party in 1949 . indeed , chinese migrants to the port city provided the pool of skilled and unskilled labor that made hong kong the manufacturing hub that it once was , setting it on the path to economic success . when a british landing party planted their flag at possession point on hong kong island over 170 years ago , they set in motion one of the most complex political relationships to endure to the present day . while the island of hong kong was ceded in perpetuity following the first opium war , the bulk of hong kong 's landmass , the kowloon peninsula and the new territories , were leased from china . when the new territories ' lease was due to expire , in 1997 , it was decided that the former colony would be returned , in its entirety , to china . since then the city has endured a `` brain drain '' in the 1980s and the early 90s , after britain and china had agreed the handover of sovereignty , and particularly when the tiananmen crackdowns in 1989 were fresh in the memories of those hong kongers who could find their way out .<doc-sep>-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- hong kong restaurateur yenn wong got quite a surprise one morning earlier this month . the co-founder of popular hong kong restaurant chachawan isaan thai and bar , wong woke up and logged onto her computer to find a friend had forwarded her multiple images of a second chachawan restaurant in shanghai . in addition , chachawan 's facebook page was filled with enthusiastic inquiries asking if the shop had opened a new branch in shanghai . wong looked closely at the pictures online . the shanghai chachawan bore the hallmarks of her successful hong kong eatery . it had the same exterior look and feel as the hong kong shop . even the menu , focusing on northeastern thai -- or isaan -- cuisine , looked the same . opened earlier this month , the shanghai restaurant had already earned scores of 5/5 stars from six of its eight reviewers on dianping , china 's crowd-sourced food forum . given that she had no plans to expand her operations to shanghai , the copycat chachawan stunned wong . `` it is extremely disappointing to see the restaurant in china has used not just the chachawan name , but also our exact logo and font which was designed specially for us , '' wong tells cnn . `` they have also used a very similar retro-poster theme for their interior and marketing materials , as well as other elements of our interiors , '' says wong . `` we feel this is such a disrespect to the hard work and creativity that our own team , graphic designers and local artists have put into chachawan hong kong . '' a collaboration between wong and chef adam cliff , chachawan gained instant popularity upon its opening in 2013 and has remained one of the hottest no-reservation restaurants in hong kong . shanghai chachawan claims no knowledge of original restaurant . both the manager and a staff member at the shanghai chachawan tell cnn they have no idea about the existence of the hong kong chachawan . to their knowledge , theirs is the only chachawan in china , they say . the manager , surnamed guo , said the restaurant 's name and logo are the responsibility of a marketing department manager who was not made available for contact . `` i 'm surprised that they say they have no idea about chachawan since the owners have dined at chachawan -lsb- in hong kong -rsb- , and in fact had formal meetings with chef adam cliff and owner yenn wong in april this year , expressing their interest in taking the concept to -lsb- mainland china -rsb- , which was declined , '' says kiri sinclair , a public relations spokesperson for chachawan in hong kong . knockoff 2.0 . long known for knockoff smartphones , designer clothing and luxury hangbags , mainland china 's copycat profiteers have in recent years moved into the business of counterfeiting whole shops and brand identities . a 2011 blog post depicting the brilliant ripoff of an apple store in kunming -- which copied nearly every element of the store , including the friendly blue-shirted staff -- went viral , leading to a reported government clampdown . some 22 illegal stores were identified and forbidden to use the apple logo . chachawan is n't the first restaurant to suffer the indignity of a mainland knockoff . japanese cheesecake shop uncle rikuro found an unlicensed chain of rikuro bakeries operating in various cities in china , attracting long queues of gulled fans . more than 200 `` rikuro '' stores are still operating in china . chinese restaurants are also imitated . after chinese president xi jinping was spotted lining up for steamed dumplings at one of beijing 's qing-feng steamed dumpling chain shops , the store began attracting even longer-than-usual queues ... as well as imitators . a qing-feng dumpling shop in zhengzhou was discovered shortly thereafter to be operating without a franchise agreement from the original store , nor a proper business license . legal recourse . though it has n't yet taken action against its imitator , the chachawan team in hong kong says it 's seeking legal advice . the difficulty in pursuing legal action in china often stems from lack of awareness about steps needed to protect one 's trademark . `` generally speaking , a lot of people do n't understand the concept of registering the name of their restaurant or store as a trademark , '' says hong kong-based rosita li , an intellectual property partner in global law firm mayer brown jsm . . `` even if they understand the concept , they may just have registered their name in the location where they have operations . it never occurs to them that there may be people copying their name . `` and it 's difficult to prove your name is well-known in china , where the threshold is high , as well . '' according to dr. yahong li , an associate professor of law at hong kong university , attaining legal redress in such cases in china is often difficult . `` chachawan can take legal action only if it has registered its trademark in china , or can prove that its mark is well-known in china , '' dr. li tells cnn . `` otherwise , it has a very slim chance to win and i do not recommend suing . '' to chachawan 's owners , however , the issue has moral as well as financial implications . `` we serve authentic isaan cuisine and the concept was put together exclusively by myself and yenn wong after a great deal of research and my own experience of having worked and lived in thailand , '' says chef adam cliff . `` it is upsetting to have someone else ride on the reputation and success that has come from so much hard work , creativity and passion . '' cnn 's dayu zhang contributed to this report .<doc-sep>he 's one of the fieriest political activists in hong kong -- he 's been called an `` extremist '' by china 's state-run media -- and he 's not even old enough to drive . meet 17-year-old joshua wong , a skinny , bespectacled teen whose meager physical frame belies the ferocity of his politics . over the last two years , the student has built a pro-democracy youth movement in hong kong that one veteran chinese dissident says is just as significant as the student protests at tiananmen , 25 years ago . echoing the young campaigners who flooded beijing 's central square in 1989 , the teen activist wants to ignite a wave of civil disobedience among hong kong 's students . his goal ? to pressure china into giving hong kong full universal suffrage . wong 's movement builds on years of pent-up frustration in hong kong . when the former colony of the united kingdom was returned to chinese rule in 1997 , the two countries struck an agreement promising hong kong a `` high degree of autonomy , '' including the democratic election of its own leader . but 17 years later , little resembling genuine democracy has materialized . china 's latest proposal suggests hong kongers may vote for their next leader , but only if the candidates are approved by beijing . wong is bent on fighting the proposal -- and impatient to win . `` i do n't think our battle is going to be very long , '' he tells cnn . `` if you have the mentality that striving for democracy is a long , drawn-out war and you take it slowly , you will never achieve it . `` you have to see every battle as possibly the final battle -- only then will you have the determination to fight . '' youth awakening . doubt him if you like , but the young activist already has a successful track record of opposition . in 2011 , wong , then 15 , became disgusted with a proposal to introduce patriotic , pro-communist `` national and moral education '' into hong kong 's public schools . with the help of a few friends , wong started a student protest group called scholarism . the movement swelled beyond his wildest dreams : in september 2012 , scholarism successfully rallied 120,000 protesters -- including 13 young hunger strikers -- to occupy the hong kong government headquarters , forcing the city 's beleaguered leaders to withdraw the proposed curriculum . that was when wong realized that hong kong 's youth held significant power . `` five years ago , it was inconceivable that hong kong students would care about politics at all , '' he says . `` but there was an awakening when the national education issue happened . we all started to care about politics . '' asked what he considers to be the biggest threats to the city , he rattles them off : from declining press freedom as news outlets change their reporting to reflect a pro-beijing slant , to `` nepotism '' as beijing-friendly politicians win top posts , the 17-year-old student says hong kong is quickly becoming `` no different than any other chinese city under central administration . '' that 's why wong has set his eyes on achieving universal suffrage . his group , which now has around 300 student members , has become one of the city 's most vocal voices for democracy . and the kids are being taken seriously . in june , scholarism drafted a plan to reform hong kong 's election system , which won the support of nearly one-third of voters in an unofficial citywide referendum . in july , the group staged a mass sit-in which drew a warning from china 's vice president not to disrupt the `` stability '' of the city . in the end , 511 people were briefly arrested . this week , the group is mobilizing students to walk out of classes -- a significant move in a city that reveres education -- to send a pro-democracy message to beijing . the student strike has received widespread support . college administrators and faculty have pledged leniency on students who skip classes , and hong kong 's largest teacher union has circulated a petition declaring `` do n't let striking students stand alone . '' china 's reaction has been the opposite : scholarism has been named a group of `` extremists '' in the mainland 's state-run media . wong also says he is mentioned by name in china 's blue paper on national security , which identifies internal threats to the stability of communist party rule . but the teenage activist wo n't back down . `` people should not be afraid of their government , '' he says , quoting the movie `` v for vendetta , '' `` the government should be afraid of their people . '' hong kong a `` seed of fire '' for china . compared to activists in hong kong , activists in mainland china face a situation far more grim . few understand this better than veteran human rights activist hu jia , 41 . a teenage participant in the 1989 tiananmen square protests , he remembers witnessing the carnage in the aftermath of chinese government 's crackdown . `` at the age of 15 , it made me understand my responsibility and my mission in life , '' he tells cnn in a phone call from beijing . `` the crackdown made a clear cut between myself and the system . '' tiananmen protester : i was willing to die . inspired to fight for change , in 2000 he worked to expose `` aids villages '' in central china , where unregulated blood trades were infecting entire rural towns with hiv . but he paid a price : authorities jailed him for three and a half years for `` inciting subversion of state authority , '' then placed him under frequent house arrest , where he remains today . `` fear has been deeply rooted in our genes through the past 65 years , '' he says . `` the majority of china 's 1.3 billion people are not true citizens -- most of the people are simply submissive . '' that 's why hu thinks hong kong , with its relative freedom , is a perfect place for activists to spark a democracy movement that could sweep all of mainland china . `` you can form political parties in hong kong . you can publish books that are forbidden in mainland china . the media can criticize the central government and the chief executive of hong kong . `` mainland china is a tinderbox that 's been physically suppressed by the authorities , and hong kong is a seed of fire . `` the communist party is very scared of this tiny bit of land , because if true universal suffrage can blossom in hong kong , it is very likely true universal suffrage will end up happening in the mainland . '' it 's a dream that wong acknowledges . `` i ca n't say we students striving for democracy now will directly lead to universal suffrage in china , '' he says . `` but at least , universal suffrage in hong kong could be a pilot for the people in guangzhou , shanghai , beijing , and even the whole of china -- it would let them know that a chinese society under the rule of a communist party can still have a fair system . '' because of the high stakes involved with challenging china , hu says hong kong 's activists should prepare for the worst . `` maybe the chinese government will one day send troops onto the streets , or even tanks , '' hu says , though adding the possibility of the military actually opening fire would be `` very small . '' more likely , says the elder activist , the party might go after individuals like wong himself . `` joshua wong could be arrested , or jailed , '' hu tells cnn . `` i hope he understands this will be a battle of resilience . it is not a fight , nor a skirmish , it is a true war , in terms of the length of time it involves , its complexity , and the potential sacrifice it might involve . '' read more : why beijing is courting trouble in hong kong . how cnn covered june 4 in tiananmen square .

<t> row started over british mps being refused entry to hong kong . </t> <t> david cameron said it heightened concerns about situation in city . </t> <t> china has hit back saying britain has ` no sovereignty ' after 1997 . </t> <t> beijing has said uk has ` no authority and no right to oversight ' </t>

china says britain has ` no sovereignty or moral responsibility ' for hong kong<T>

arsenal will launch a january swoop for ipswich star tyrone mings . the 21-year-old has earned rave reviews from gunners scouts and boss arsene wenger needs to bolster his defence next month after injuries left his squad exposed . mings plays at left back but arsenal see his future as a central defender . the stumbling block is ipswich 's asking price of # 10million but arsenal hope to compromise . crystal palace and chelsea are also interested .<doc-sep>tyrone mings is being tracked by several big premier league clubs , with arsenal leading the chase . mings plays as a left back for ipswich but arsene wenger could switch him to a centre half . meanwhile , arsenal goalkeeper damian martinez believes he can challenge wojciech szczesny as the club 's no 1 -- after revealing he was ready to leave the club .<doc-sep>the 22-year-old kept his third clean sheet in a row in their win against southampton . but martinez feared for his future after arsene wenger signed david ospina in the summer . damian martinez claims the ball as he kept another clean sheet against southampton on wednesday . martinez said : ` i spoke to my agent and family and they said `` let 's wait to see if you get the opportunity '' . i got the opportunity , so i am really pleased . '<doc-sep>asked if he could be wenger 's first-choice , he said : ` yeah , wojciech has got the spot when he is not injured . ` hopefully if i get a chance against stoke , i will keep a clean sheet and we win . '<doc-sep>arsenal boss arsene wenger has confirmed his interest in signing ipswich defender tyrone mings , with the gunners set to launch a january bid for # 8million-rated star . sportsmail 's sami mokbel takes a closer look at the 21-year-old who has been watched by every premier league club this season . he 's a new name ? yes , he 's only hit the headlines over the past few months following a string of brilliant displays at left back for ipswich towards the back end of last season and the start of this campaign . video scroll down to watch arsene wenger : we are not close to signing tyrone mings . versatile ipswich defender tyrone mings is wanted by arsenal in the january transfer window . what are his attributes ? at 6ft 3ins he has the physical stature to deal with the rigours of premier league football . he certainly has the pace too , his leggy stride eats up the ground effortlessly . as is a necessity for all modern-day full-backs , mings is more than adept at joining in attack . why do arsenal need another left back ; they 've already got kieran gibbs and nacho monreal ? good point . interestingly though , arsenal do n't see mings as a long-term left back . they have designs on moulding him into a central defender . he has been known to fill in at right back , too . his versatility is a key selling point for arsenal .<doc-sep>the january transfer window is upon us again , with sportsmail 's simon jones taking you through those who are likely to be in and out at each premier league club this month . arsenal . sounds familiar but they need a centre-back , defensive midfielder , a left-back and goalkeeper . budget : # 30m . target : tyrone mings , ipswich -lrb- # 8m -rrb- . most likely to leave : yaya sanogo -lrb- on loan -rrb- . arsenal needs defensive reinforcements and ipswich town 's tyrone mings is on arsene wenger 's radar . yaya sanogo -lrb- scoring against dortmund in november -rrb- looks destined to leave the emirates stadium . aston villa . strengthening through the middle is key , a centre-back is the priority . budget : # 15m . target : jonas olsson , west brom -lrb- # 3m -rrb- . most likely to leave : christian benteke . aston villa are hoping to lure central defender jonas olsson away from midlands rivals west brom . burnley . burnley need a defender plus goals and cover should a big bid prove tempting for striker danny ings . budget : # 10m but may opt for loans . target : joel campbell , arsenal , -lrb- loan -rrb- . most likely to leave : danny ings . a loan move for arsenal 's joel campbell represents an attractive proposition for sean dyche 's burnley . chelsea . jose mourinho is in the market for a striker and another defender but may wait until summer . budget : # 30m . target : andrej kramaric , hnk rijeka -lrb- # 7.8 m -rrb- . most likely to leave : mohamed salah -lrb- on loan -rrb- . chelsea have lodged a # 7.8 million bid for hnk rijeka 's andrej kramaric already ahead of the window . crystal palace . a striker and a left-back are among the positions where alan pardew will need to strengthen . budget : # 15m . target : bafetimbi gomis , swansea -lrb- # 8m -rrb- . most likely to leave : damien delaney .<doc-sep>but ipswich manager mick mccarthy will be determined not to let mings leave in this transfer window despite the premier league interest . newcastle have joined arsenal in the race to sign ipswich defender tyrone mings .<doc-sep>arsenal are also interested ipswich 's # 10million-rated defender tyrone mings -lrb- right -rrb- . in addition to sissoko , the gunners are targeting a move for ipswich town defender tyrone mings . but ipswich 's # 10million valuation is proving a stumbling block towards a january deal . wenger , who has already admitted his interest in mings , views the 21-year-old as a long-term central defender - even though he plays at left-back for ipswich at the moment . if the gunners can negotiate a lower fee for mings , then could afford sissoko as well next month .

<t> arsenal are watching ipswich defender tyrone mings . </t> <t> mings , 21 , plays as left back for championship team ipswich . </t> <t> but arsene wenger sees him as centre back in long term . </t> <t> chelsea and crystal palace are also interested in mings . </t>

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it did n't take long . with the outbreak of a global health crisis on the scale of the current ebola epidemic , there was bound to be a flurry of conspiracy theories . and the internet 's finest have been hard at work . from the prospect of the ebola-based zombie horror film 28 days later becoming reality to the us government deliberately releasing the virus , there 's plenty out there for the tin foil hat brigade to sink their teeth into . scroll down for video . hoax : this picture , which went viral last week , ; turned out to be nothing more than a screen grab from the zombie film world war z , starring brad pitt . last week a picture purporting to be that of the first ebola ` zombie ' went viral over the internet with the title ` ebola victim back from the dead ' . a caption reads : ` for the first time in human history , confirmed footage is captured of a man who scientists watched die from ebola then only several hours later , regain life and rise from the dead ' . it then cites bible passage isaiah 26:19 -20 : ` your dead shall live , their bodies shall rise . ' the picture was later revealed to be nothing more than a screenshot of an actor in the movie world war z starring brad pitt . the zombie hoax appears to have been inspired by several real-life reports of ebola victims coming back from the dead . one story which appeared on the thenewdawnliberia.com website recently told of two ebola patients who died of the virus in separate communities coming back to life two days later . one conspiracy theory , which claims the current ebola strain is hybrid of ebola and rabies , has drawn several comparisons with the 2002 danny boyle film 28 days later . conspiracy ? many believe that the ebola virus was created in a laboratory by unscrupulous pharmaceutical companies hoping to profit from the sale of vaccines . the website reported : ` the late dorris quoi of hope village community and the second victim only identified as ma kebeh , said to be in her late 60s , were about to be taken for burial when they resurrected . ` ma kebeh had reportedly been in door for two nights without food and medication before her alleged death . ' another story from liberia last week tells of a man thought to have died from ebola in the middle of a street who started waving his arms when funeral workers arrived to pick up his body . that has led some to suggest that the virus is man-made and has been designed either as a weapon or simply so pharmaceutical companies can profit from selling vaccines and cures . some users insist the current ebola strain is hybrid of ebola and rabies , drawing comparisons with the film 28 days later and raising the unlikely prospect that the film 's plot may become reality . nation of islam leader louis farrakhan claims ebola is a ` race-targeting bioweapon created by white people ' in the 2002 film directed by danny boyle , a highly contagious virus known as the rage virus is released after animal liberation activists break into a laboratory where tests are being conducted on chimpanzees . scientists in the movie were attempting to create an anger management drug and had decided to use the ebola virus as a delivery system . but ebola mutates the drug , causing it to have the oppposite effect and send people into fits of constant , uncontrollable rage with physical symptoms resembling rabies - leading them to attack other humans and pass on the virus at a rapidly increasing rate until only a small minority have escaped infection . exponents of this theory point to research conducted in 2012 by the us national institute of allergy and infectious diseases -lrb- niaid -rrb- which developed an ebola vaccine based on the established rabies virus vaccine . the scientists first tested the vaccine on mice before moving on to monkeys and claim the research was extremely successful . speculation has been further fuelled by a 2012 report of a rabies-like virus that has all the symptoms of and lethality of ebola and which killed two teenagers in congo in 2009 . believers of this theory warn people not to take the vaccine which will soon be rolled out . in the us , firebrand nation of islam leader louis farrakhan claims the ebola virus is a ` race-targeting bioweapon created by white people ' . he says the us government ` has a desire for world depopulation ' and is intent on going about it by using bioweapons ` such as ebola and aids , which are race targeting weapons . ' he wrote : ` there is a weapon that can be put in a room where there are black and white people , and it will kill only the black and spare the white , because it is a genotype weapon that is designed for your genes , for your race , for your kind . ` this means that these wise scientists of death are making pathogens , which is something that can cause a disease . ` they are creating this as a means of depopulating our planet of undesirables , a process called culling the population . ... so , if you are poor and ignorant ; if you are black or brown , you are being selected for destruction . ' history : the ebola virus as discovered in 1976 following major outbreaks that year in the sudan and zaire . health workers say the fight against the outbreak is being hindered by claims of miracle cures such as rubbing limes and onions over your body and by unscrupulous merchants selling bogus treatments . the world health organisation has issued several warnings over bogus cures and precautionary measures . a scene from zombie horror film 28 days later . twitter users have slammed sky movies , accusing the broadcaster of uploading the ebola-related zombie film 28 days later to its on-demand movie service as concerns over the outbreak grow . twitter user mitchell wrote today : ` world 's going ebola mad and sky decides to show world war z and 28 days later and 28 weeks later in the last 2 days . . bad timing or what ... ' and user ` luna ' wrote : ` sky movies have decided to upload 28 days later while the ebola virus is breaking out , thanks for terrifying me ' . the film features in the ` recently added ' section of the sky movies ` on demand ' service . the channel did not respond to requests for a comment . in liberia healers have suggested rubbing the body with limes and onions can combat the virus while across the region merchants are profiting from the panic by selling fake ebola vaccinations and cures . one rumour that has been widely circulated is that drinking saltwater can prevent or cure the disease , an entirely false claim that is believed to be responsible for the deaths of four people . a spokesman for who said : ` another source of public misunderstanding , especially in affected areas , comes from rumours on social media claiming that certain products or practices can prevent or cure ebola virus disease . ` decades of scientific research have failed to find a curative or preventive agent of proven safety and effectiveness in humans , though a number of promising products are currently under development . ` all rumours of any other effective products or practices are false . their use can be dangerous . in nigeria , for example , at least two people have died after drinking salt water , rumoured to be protective . ' ebola was discovered in 1976 following major outbreaks that year in the sudan and zaire . in the 1990s , the disease saw a resurgence with an outbreak in gabon in 1994 , followed by another in zaire in 1995 . the current outbreak , the worst in recorded history , began last december and has killed more than 3,800 people mainly in west africa and is threatening to spread across europe and the americas . between 2000-2004 , close to 500 people died from ebola in uganda , gabon , the republic of congo and sudan . the vast majority of those deaths have been in guinea , liberia and sierra leone . in a similar way to how the hiv/aids outbreak was often said to be man made , some believe ebola has been deliberately created to decrease the world 's and in particular africa 's rapidly expanding population . others suggest it has been deliberately engineered to target black people . this is a variation of the man-made theory which suggests the current media attention surrounding the outbreak in africa is nothing but government programming so that people are ready to line up to take the rabies-based vaccine they are preparing to roll out . some believe ebola was secretly created by the cia as part of a foreign policy initiative to counter the threat of communism and black nationalism in central africa . some deeply religious africans believe ebola to be the wrath of god , a punishment for immoral acts . the liberia council of churches -lrb- lcc -rrb- has issued a statement reading : ` liberians have to pray and seek god 's forgiveness over the corruption and immoral acts -lrb- such as homosexuality -rrb- that continue to penetrate our society . as christians , we must repent and seek god 's forgiveness ' in parts of nigeria a rumour has been spreading that ebola can be cured or prevented by drinking hot salt water . four healthy people are believed to died from dehydration as a result of trying to protect themselves in this way . we reported yesterday how some internet conspiracy theorists , claim the world famous tv series predicted the ebola crisis back in a 1997 episode in which marge tries to coax a sick bart out of bed she suggests he reads a book before producing one entitled ` curious george and the ebola virus ' .<doc-sep>it also looks like the figure is wearing an air tank on his back and a suit covering most of his body . the pictures have been reported to the monitoring website ufo sightings daily , and have sent conspiracy theorists into overdrive , with some claiming it is proof life does exist on mars . it comes after gary mckinnon , an alleged computer hacker , who reportedly obtained classified documents from the u.s. government , claimed he found files showing the existence of ` extra-terrestrial officers ' . it is claimed the pictures show a man , without a helmet is looming over the probe fixing it , wearing a full body suit and wearing an air tank on his back . however , others have claimed that the curiosity rover might not even be on mars and that it has remained on earth with humans cleaning it and performing maintenance . but some insist the shadow is just coincidence and that conspiracy theorists are only seeing the figure because it confirms their expectations and hopes . nigel watson , author of the ufo investigations manual , said : ` this underlines the fact that such things literally lurk in the shadows and play with our imagination . '<doc-sep>a british academic has said conspiracy theories are built into american culture because the country was founded on them . professor sir richard evans , of the university of cambridge , is leading a project into conspiracy theories and is britain 's leading authority on the subject matter . speaking at the hay festival yesterday , he said conspiracy theories are more common in the united states compared with other countries . lone gunman ? lee harvey oswald , 24 , is shown after his arrest for the assassination of jfk in 1963 . ` there is an argument that conspiracy theories are built into american culture because that is how america started . ` the united states was founded on conspiracy theories : the london government was conspiring to deprive america of their liberties . ' mr evans cited the jfk assassination , the 9/11 attacks and even campaigns which claim president obama is not american . he also believes the internet has not led to an increased belief in such theories . professor sir richard evans is leading a project into conspiracy theories . following the assassination of jfk in 1963 , most americans believed lee harvey oswald did not act alone . however , the number of people who believe this conspiracy theory now has decreased since the growth of the internet . mr evans believes conspiracy theories normally form following a traumatic event . for example the mccarthy witch hunts took place following the second world war . however , in recent years , many theories have been directed at governments . mr evans said at the festival : ` in the late 19th century conspiracy theories were directed against big business and cartels . ` this did not happen so much in the recent economic crisis where conspiracy theories have been targeted much more at government . ` is it because governments play a much bigger role in our lives than they did a century ago ? ' research for the project will be published in 2017 . mr evans is a fellow of the british academy , the royal society of literature and the royal historical society . he is also an honorary fellow of jesus college , oxford , gonville and caius college , cambridge , and birkbeck college , london . he is also the editor of the journal of contemporary history . september 11 , 2011 - despite repeated claims by al-qaeda that it planned the attacks on the world trade centre in new york , several official and unofficial investigations into the collapse of the twin towers suggest that structural failure was responsible . some theorists believe the u.s. government had prior warning of the attacks but did not do enough to stop them . others believe the bush administration deliberately turned a blind eye to warnings to launch wards in the middle east . a large group of people who call themselves the 9/11 truth movement believe an aircraft did not hit the pentagon and that the world trade centre could not have been brought down by an airliner impact and burning aviation fuel . they say there is also video evidence to suggest there were puffs of smoke coming from the twin towers at levels far below the impact zones . many witnesses claim to have heard explosions before the aircraft impacts . some theorists believe the u.s. government had prior warning of the 9/11 attacks . the assassination of john f kennedy - . the 35th president of the united states was shot on friday , november 22 , 1963 , in dallas , texas at 12.30 pm . he was fatally wounded by gunshots while riding with his wife - jacqueline bouvier kennedy - in a motorcade . the ten-month investigation of the warren commission of 1963 to 1964 , the united states house select committee on assassinations -lrb- hsca -rrb- of 1976 to 1979 , and other government investigations concluded that the president had been assassinated by lee harvey oswald - who was himself shot dead by jack ruby while in police custody . however , there has always been doubts that oswald was the lone gunman who fired shots from the texas book depository which overlooked dealey plaza . footage taken by abraham zapruder on 8mm film supported the belief that at least four shots were fired and not three which the warren commission claimed .<doc-sep>by . gerard couzens . internet trolls fuelled by an ex police chief 's claims about the mccanns incited conspiracy-theorists to plot to kidnap the couple 's twins sean and amelie , a court heard today . goncalo amaral 's claims they faked daughter madeleine 's abduction to cover up her death in their algarve holiday apartment was to blame for the threats , close family friend michael wright said . gerry and kate mccann , 45 , from rothley , leics , are suing the former portuguese detective over his bombshell july 2008 book ` the truth of the lie . ' defamed ? kate mccann , pictured speaking to press outside lisbon 's civil court last week , has brought a case of libel against the former police chief in the country who she says launched a ` smear campaign ' against her . the couple have also launched # 1 million libel proceedings at lisbon 's palace of justice against mr amaral 's book publishers and a tv station which broadcast an april 2009 documentary based on his claims . mr wright , husband of kate mccann 's cousin anne-marie , told the court the theories in mr amaral 's book gave conspiracy theorists on anti-mccann internet forums ` focus ' because he had been in charge of the botched investigation into madeleine 's disappearance . he said : ` there were several examples of them inciting forum members to abduct one of the twins as they felt they would be able to throw some light on what may have happened . ` on one of the internet forums , called the 3 arguidos , there was an internet conversation in great length where a member was suggesting that someone should abduct sean or amelie because they may be able to get information out of them that would confirm mr amaral 's theories . ' mr wright , who helped monitor internet activity on missing madeleine for the couple , said he felt compelled to tell gerry and he was interviewed by police from his home county of north yorkshire after they decided detectives should be alerted . he said the threats also made gerry and kate more vigilant about the use of the internet by their twins , now eight . mrs mccann -lrb- left -rrb- is suing the portuguese . ex-police chief -lrb- right -rrb- for the book , titled ` maddie : the truth of the .<doc-sep>conspiracy theorists are everywhere . it 's just that today , we have to deal with the internet and all the mess that is disseminated in the name of so-called transparency . so nut jobs , keep it coming . in such difficult times , we all need a good laugh every now and then , and you provide great comic fodder . the opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of roland s. martin .

<t> outbreak being compared to danny boyle film 28 days later . </t> <t> fake picture of ` first ebola zombie ' went viral over the internet last week . </t> <t> revealed to be a screen grab from another zombie movie world war z . </t> <t> theories being fuelled by stories of ebola victims ` rising from the dead ' </t> <t> nation of islam leader louis farrakhan called it a ` race-targeting bioweapon ' </t> <t> world health organisation warns against bogus vaccines and cures . </t>

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he is paid three times the average uk salary , has his own chauffeur and pockets tens of thousands in expenses every year . but according to nigel farage , he is the ` poorest man in politics ' . despite earning # 79,000 a year as an mep , the ukip leader , complains of meagre finances on a spin-off show with steph and dom parker , the ` posh couple ' from gogglebox . nigel farage appeared on channel 4 's gogglebox programme where he is seen quaffing champagne , beer and wine with dom and steph parker . mr farage , who admitted he had n't seen the show before his appearance , enjoyed an evening at the parkers ' guest house in sandwich , kent , in which they are normally filmed watching the week 's television highlights for gogglebox . the ukip leader complained of his meagre finances while on the show and told the channel 4 programme 's ` posh couple ' : ` i do n't think i know anybody in politics as poor as we are ' mr farage , pictured in the channel 4 show , quaffs champagne , beer and wine with the couple , smokes cigarettes and tells them : ' i do n't think i know anybody in politics as poor as we are . ' mr farage and wife kirsten mehr live on the kent border , in a house worth around # 540,000 . rather modestly , he told the parkers it was only a ` small semi-detached house in the country ' . he added : ` we do n't drive flash cars , we do n't have expensive holidays , we have n't done for ten years . ' mr farage , who lives in a house worth around # 540,000 in kent , told dom and steph it was only a ` small semi-detached house in the country ' the group down several pints of ale in a nearby pub before retiring to the couple 's garden in kent for champagne . mr farage admitted he drank two pints and about five or six glasses of wine and champagne while he was with the couple . according to the times , ukip pays him a # 60,000-a-year chauffeur allowance . among other expenses , he earns a ` daily subsistence allowance ' of # 250 every time he attends the european parliament , has an monthly eu allowance of # 3,580 to cover uk travel , office management and running costs , and has his first-class travel to the continent covered . the ukip leader has even admitted paying his wife around # 20,000 a year from taxpayers ' funds to work as his assistant . channel 4 boss jay hunt said mr farage 's tv appearance is a ` rip-roaring , alcohol-fuelled watch ' , adding : ` he gets p ***** with them , but they also give him a grilling ' . at one point in the show , mr farage is seen tripping on a step and smashing his glass , and is forced to change into a pair of mr parker 's ripped jeans .<doc-sep>in an interview with radio times , mr farage blamed the incident on ` physical incapacity ' caused by his 2010 plane crash but admitted he was given plenty to drink . mr farage said he had not seen gogglebox before taking part in the channel 4 show but insisted it would enhance his image with the electorate . he is seen enjoying an evening at the parkers ' guest house in sandwich , kent , in which they are normally filmed enjoying the week 's television highlights for gogglebox . mr farage and his wife live on the kent border . the group down several pints of ale in a nearby pub before retiring to the couple 's garden for champagne . at one point , mr farage is seen tripping on a step and smashing his glass , and is forced to change into a pair of mr parker 's ripped jeans . in an interview with radio times , mr farage blamed the incident on ` physical incapacity ' caused by his 2010 plane crash . but he admitted he was given plenty to drink . he said : ' i had two , two-and-a-half pints in the pub with dom . -lsb- it was a -rsb- steady consumption ... -lsb- so -rsb- two pints , about five or six glasses -lsb- of wine and champagne -rsb- . i like a drink but , crikey , these guys are professionals . ' mr farage said he had not seen gogglebox before taking part in the channel 4 show but insisted it would enhance his image with the electorate . he added : ` was i taking a risk going in there ? yes , i was . politics today is so thoroughly over-scripted . all the rough edges and all the risk is knocked off , and that is why it has become desperately dull . i thought they were genuine and people who like me will like it . ' earlier this year , mr farage was accused of claiming # 15,500 a year from the eu to pay for his constituency office despite the fact it was given to him rent free . he later said the allegation was a ` smear ' as the eu money is his to spend ` as i see fit ' , but he was fined # 200 by the electoral commission for failing to declare the office as a gift . steph and dom meet nigel farage airs on channel 4 on monday , december 15 at 10pm . at home with steph and dom , which features mr farage , airs on channel 4 on monday , december 15 at 10pm . channel 4 boss jay hunt said mr farage 's tv appearance is a ` rip-roaring , alcohol-fuelled watch ' but added that the couple also give him a ` grilling ' mep 's salary - # 79,000 . home -- worth around # 540,000 . eu office allowance - # 3,850 a month . wife 's salary to work as his assistant - # 20,000 a year . daily subsistence allowance - # 250 for each day spent at european parliament .<doc-sep>` the second reason is the tories are dying as brand in the north of england just as they did in scotland.the third reason cameron ca n't win a majority is he ca n't get the blue-collar vote . thatcher got it , reagan got it , john major got it . but these two guys -lrb- cameron and osborne -rrb- who allegedly do n't know the price of a pint of milk , do n't connect with the blue collar . ' celebration : nigel farage aims to use ukip 's new support from labour voters to force a weakened ed miliband to take a tougher stance on the eu in next year 's election . while farage says publicly an ed miliband victory next year would be a ` disaster for the economy , ' some of those who know the ukip leader well claim that in private , he says it could help him achieve a canadian-style upheaval here . one ukip aide said : ` if miliband wins , the tories would be shattered and split with eurosceptics on one side and europhiles on the other . nigel could team up with the eurosceptics and possibly lead them . and , if , as nigel believes , miliband would be a pathetically poor pm , a labour government could collapse quickly with another election . then , the canadian scenario is on . ' mr farage aims to use ukip 's new support from labour voters to force a weakened ed miliband to take a tougher stance on the eu in next year 's election . ` if i want to get this country out of the eu , i have got to change the position of the labour party on the referendum . if you accept it is impossible for cameron to win a majority on his own , there could be a ukip-tory coalition after the election . who knows ? if it looks less and less likely that miliband can form a majority without a referendum pledge , he 'll do it . ' farage , 50 , insists he is not interested in power for himself -- and by the time he turns 60 , wants to have quit politics -- with britain out of the eu . ` i will consider my job 's done and i would be very happy to hand over to people who might be very good at running the country . i 'm in politics because i want to change things , not because i want a career . i do n't want to do this for ever , i do n't want to sit here in ten years ' time , i want to be doing something else by then , in the media , radio , writing , hopefully enjoying myself . ' he has no desire to move into no 10 , emulating ` canada 's nigel farage ' stephen harper . ` i think i could do it but do i think that 's really what i would be best at in life ? ` no . what i 'm best at is spotting when something 's wrong and needs to change and agitating to wake people up to what 's gone wrong . ' pressure on embattled ed miliband grew last night after a survey showed labour would have more chance of winning the next election if they dump him . a survation poll for the mail on sunday revealed that 31 per cent of labour supporters back the party at the ballot box ` because of ' miliband , while 36 per cent do so ` despite ' him . by contrast , 48 per cent of tories back the party because of cameron , and 18 per cent support the party despite him . the leadership popularity gap was . repeated when voters were asked if they would be more likely to support a . party if it had a new leader . voters said ` yes ' by a margin of 26 per . cent in the case of labour , compared to a margin of 13 per cent for the .<doc-sep>nigel farage has been branded ` silly and dangerous ' after blaming immigrants for clogging up britain 's roads for him missing an event charging ukip supporters to meet him . the ukip leader said he arrived too late for a # 25-a-head drinks reception in port talbot because the uk 's ` open door immigration ' policy meant that the m4 ` is not as navigable as it used to be ' . and he vowed to continue speaking his mind , warning he will not be ` brow beaten ' into becoming a ` vanilla ' politician , despite a storm of criticism over his suggestion that breastfeeding women should sit in a corner . scroll down for video . ukip leader nigel farage was challenged on bbc sunday politics wales about why he missed an event charging party members # 25 to meet him . ukip held its first ever welsh national conference at the weekend , with mr farage delivering a speech to activists on saturday . but he had been due to mingle with paying guests at a reception on friday night . around 100 ukip members paid # 25 each for tickets for the event at the orangery in margam country park , port talbot . but the leader failed to turn up , hours after complaining that his chauffeur and security is paid for by ukip and not the taxpayer . in an interview broadcast yesterday , mr farage blamed immigration for there being too many cars on the roads to make the 180-mile journey from london to port talbot in south wales . and he hit back at criticism that the no-show was further evidence of his party lacking professionalism . he told bbc sunday politics wales : ` it took me six hours and 15 minutes in the car to get here . it should have taken three-and-half to four . ` that has nothing to do with professionalism . what is does have to do with is a country in which the population is going through the roof , chiefly because of open door immigration and the fact the m4 is not as navigable as it used to be . ` in all these years in ukip that 's probably about the third event out of a thousand that i have n't made in time . ' mr farage complained that the m4 , linking london to south wales , was the ` not as navigable as it used to be ' ukip mep patrick o'flynn said it was right that mr farage led from the front . a senior ukip figure has appeared to suggest that nigel farage is a ` control freak ' in the way he runs the party . patrick o'flynn said policy decisions were a ` sort of collective operation ' but mr farage is the ` dominant figure ' in the party . the economic spokesman announced that ukip could look at introducing a luxury goods levy - quickly dubbed the wag tax - at the party 's annual conference but was slapped down within hours by the leader . he told bbc one 's sunday politics ` that one did n't make the cut , no ' . mr o'flynn added : ` it 's not just nigel farage , but clearly we have a party leader who leads , which is a bit of an innovation in contemporary politics . ' he added : ' i remember tony blair in my days as a journalist saying to me you are either a control freak or you have lost control . ` and , if you have to decide which side of that fence to go on then having control is probably the right option . '<doc-sep>nigel farage 's party has been advancing in the polls and has been tipped to beat the conservatives in the european elections to be held in may . conservative constituency membership has almost halved since david cameron became leader in 2005 -- from 253,600 to just 134,000 . ukip leader nigel farage has hailed a rise of two thirds in his party 's membership in the past 12 months . nigel farage 's eurosceptic party said it was finishing 2013 with 32,500 members - up from 19,500 at the start of a year which has seen its profile rise significantly . mr farage said ukip was re-engaging people who had given up on politics . he . added : ` many of our members are those who have never been a member of . any political party before , but who see that it is ukip who is . challenging the establishment on issues such as open-door immigration , . grammar schools and green taxes . '<doc-sep>by . john stevens . and jack doyle . back at home , his colleagues were campaigning furiously in the final hours before their party 's crucial by-election . ukip leader nigel farage , meanwhile , seemed more interested in a different kind of party as he enjoyed a boozy night in the mediterranean . but the 50-year-old was less than happy when pictures emerged of him returning to his hotel hand in hand with a blonde woman just before 4am . yesterday , as he returned from the trip , mr farage angrily dismissed allegations of inappropriate behaviour as ` fluff and nonsense ' , saying : ` i did n't go to bed with her . ' dinner guests : nigel farage says he is the victim of ` abhorrent mischief making ' after he was photographed with ande soteri at 3.42 am after a gala dinner in malta . helping hand : the mep says his companion is disabled and says he was supporting her as she walked into the hilton in valletta . married mr farage had jetted off to malta to speak at a travel conference , despite it being the last days of campaigning in the crucial newark by-election where ukip had hoped to win its first seat in westminster . while party activists were busy campaigning in the nottinghamshire constituency , mr farage was more than 1,500 miles away at a gala dinner the night before his speech . after the meal , mr farage and the travel industry delegates went out drinking , before ending the night in a penthouse bar in the island 's tallest building . fiona jeffery , a former travel boss , took to twitter to share a picture of the ukip leader looking worse for wear and surrounded by a group of blonde women , adding the caption : ` nigel farage gets up close to travel industry . ' mr farage was then photographed returning to his five-star hotel at 3:42 am , holding hands with tourism boss ande soteri . last night mr farage insisted that he had just been helping the 49-year-old , who was walking with the aid of a crutch , to make her way back to the hotel from the bar . ` mischief-making ' : nigel farage , pictured today , . has called claims he had a late night liaison in malta ` disgusting ' after he was seen entering a hotel with ande soteri , right , holding . hands .

<t> ukip leader appears in new channel 4 programme quaffing beer and wine . </t> <t> he tells couple from gogglebox he knows no politicians as poor as him . </t> <t> farage earns # 250 and free first class travel for every eu parliament trip . </t>

nigel farage says he is the ` poorest man in politics ' despite ⁇ 79k a year<T>

the biggest ship to sail up the thames has left the london gateway port in essex and is sailing for its next destination singapore via the suez canal at a steady speed of 23 knots . the huge cargo ship docked at london gateway before sunrise yesterday morning , guided in by three port of london authority tugs . edith maersk was serviced in number two berth by five of the port 's cranes - the largest in the country . scroll down for video . edith maersk , the second largest container ship in the world , leaves the thames estuary near canvey island , essex . the ship , the largest ever to enter the river thames , had previously docked at london gateway after arriving from the far east . edith maersk dwarfs london 's biggest buildings , at almost 200ft longer than the shard is tall . it is more than 400ft longer than the titanic , and more than four times the length of the cutty sark . thanks to london gateway , gargantuan e-class ships can be accommodated at three ports in england - felixstowe and southampton being the others .<doc-sep>edith mærsk is 430yds -lrb- 397m -rrb- long and can carry 13,500 20ft and 40ft containers . it is believed that it was carrying a cargo of clothes and electronic goods when it arrived in england . the vessel , the second largest container ship in the world , was launched in 2007 and can navigate the thames following the opening of london gateway port in the thames estuary . the gateway cost # 1.5 bn to build and was opened last year . it is located on the former 1,500-acre shell haven site , which closed in 1999 . edith mærsk is more than 50 per cent longer than titanic and four times the length of a football pitch . spending just a day at thames gateway , edith maersk is bound for the suez canal en route to singapore , a journey expected to take about a month . tonnage : 172,960 tons -lrb- deadweight tonnage -rrb- / 188 , 268 -lrb- gross tons -rrb- length 430 yds/397m -lrb- 1,302.49 ft -rrb- . beam : 56m -lrb- 183.73 ft -rrb- draught : 30m -lrb- 98.43 ft -rrb- .<doc-sep>draft : 17.5 m -lrb- 57 ft -rrb- speed : 26 knots -lrb- 30mph -rrb- -lrb- maximum -rrb- / 25.2 knots -lrb- 29mph -rrb- -lrb- cruising -rrb- . capacity :13,500 20ft containers crew : 13 . propulsion : wärtsilä engine 80,000 kw . edith maersk was escorted away from london gateway in essex by tugs from the port of london authority into the open sea . fully loaded , edith maersk weighs almost 200,000 tons and can carry 13,500 containers measuring 20ft and 40ft . bon voyage : edith maersk sets sail tonight from london gateway . it was the biggest ship to have navigated the waters of the thames . the graphic demonstrates the sheer length of the edith maersk - it is even longer than the shard , the highest building in the eu .<doc-sep>he had shown an instinct to protect and survive . the immediate aftermath was filled with jubilation and relief at phillips 's and his crew 's safe return . they made the arduous trip home from mombasa , kenya on 12 april . and , once there , the decisions that had put them in such danger in the first place passed with little mention , publicly at least . but that chain of cause and effect was always bound to be scrutinised . within months of the ship 's return lawsuits were in motion . the suits are not being brought against captain phillips personally . instead they are being brought against the ship-owners , maersk line limited and the crew 's employers waterman steamship corporation . but the ` hurt and anger ' described by mrs waters , and experienced by her clients is personal . speaking on behalf of her clients , mrs waters said : ` the crew had begged captain phillips not to go so close to the somali coast . ` he told them he would n't let pirates scare him or force him to sail away from the coast . ' in the two days before the maersk alabama was taken , two other vessels had come under pirate attack in the gulf of aden prompting official maritime safety groups to issue warnings . ` the crew begged him not to go so close to the somali coast ... he told them he would n't let pirates scare him . ' attorney deborah waters . key among those advisory notices was , according to the lawsuits , one issued ` on or about april 6 , 2009 . ' then , maritime authorities issued a warning to ` sail at least 600 -lrb- nautical -rrb- miles off the coast of somalia because pirates were in the region and taking hostage ships and their crews . ' ` in spite of the notices and warnings , ' the suit continues , the decision was made ` to sail maersk alabama within approximately 250 -lrb- nautical -rrb- miles off the coast of somalia . easy target : the maersk alabama was well beyond the distance from the somalian coast designated ` safe ' by maritime authorities when pirates struck . three members of the special us navy escort that ensured the maersk alabama 's safe passage to kenya stand aboard the beleaguered vessel . the maersk alabama arrives in kenya on 11 april 2009 . captain phillips returned one day later . in the foreground the hundreds of the world 's media wait and watch the end of the enthralling drama . navy records place the maersk alabama just 240 nautical miles off the coast when it came under attack . it was , according to mrs waters , ` a purely financial , business decision , ' to take such a hazardous course in the face of increased pirate activities in those waters and repeated warnings . the maersk alabama was heading to mombasa , kenya , carrying 17,000 tons of cargo -- much of it aid destined for kenya , somalia and uganda . sailing the safe distance from the coast would add a day to the trip and use extra fuel and manpower . a bridge too far : a still from ` captain phillips ' recreates the terrifying moment somali pirates took control of the maersk alabama . troubled waters : an image taken two months before the maersk alabama was seized shows somali pirates surrendering to a us navy patrol in the gulf of aden at a time when pirate activity was known to be on the rise . mrs waters said : ` captain phillips made that trip all the time . his decision was signed off by maersk absolutely . there 's a constant communication between the bridge and the outside world . the company knew precisely what was going on and captain phillips was absolutely aware of the warnings . ' as for maersk and waterman , the suits allege both , ` knowingly , intentionally and wilfully sent their employees into an area where pirates were attaching merchant vessels ... exposing their employees to grave danger . ' it has taken the 11 , four years of fighting to secure trial dates . the same amount of time it took captain phillips to secure a book deal and see that book turned into a movie . mrs waters said : ` they fought and fought but we finally got everyone to agree on the jurisdiction of this suit . at one point we were lodging papers in virginia , alabama and texas . ' now mailonline has learned the cases are set to be heard in mobile , alabama in december . . in the prelude to his eponymous movie ` captain phillips ' has said : ` most heroes do n't have a choice . they just do the best they can . ' but mrs waters is quite clear that there was a choice made . the choice was to carry on into dangerous waters . according to the lawsuit it was a decision made purely to save money . and it was a decision that very nearly cost the crew of the maersk alabama - and her captain - their lives .<doc-sep>this video captures the terrifying nature of life at sea - showing the inside of a cargo ship twist and contort as it passes through a storm in the indian ocean . recorded during severe weather conditions as the skagen maersk container travelled from the suez canal to singapore , it shows the effect of huge waves on the interior of the 1,131 ft vessel . the three-minute clip begins with a shot of the gloomy sky and rough , choppy sea . the three-minute clip , recorded as the vessel was travelling to singapore , begins with a shot of stormy seas . it then shows a large wave crashing into the 1,131 ft skagen maersk container in the indian ocean .<doc-sep>south china sea -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- aboard the svend maersk , the sound of the ship 's five-story high engine permeates like a heartbeat through the four-football field length of ship . chief officer christian vium talks to cnn 's eunice yoon as night falls on the bridge of the svend . it 's also the heartbeat of the world economy , as the maersk takes its thousands of containers filled with shoes , computers , furniture and fireworks from china to markets in europe . but a more telling sight is when the massive vessel nears singapore and passes by dozens of idle ships .<doc-sep>-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- a crew member on a u.s.-flagged cargo ship captured by pirates off the coast of somalia is suing his employers , claiming they sent him into pirate-infested waters without adequate protection , his attorney said monday . abduwali abdukhadir muse has been charged with piracy in federal court in new york . richard hicks of royal palm beach , florida , a crew member on the maersk alabama , filed suit monday against waterman steamship corp. and maersk line limited , according to the attorney , terry bryant . a spokeswoman for mobile , alabama-based waterman steamship corp. said she did not know about the suit and did not immediately comment . a spokeswoman for maersk line limited did not immediately return a call from cnn seeking comment .

<t> the ship was built in denmark and completed in late 2007 ; it can carry 13,500 20ft and 40ft containers . </t> <t> edith maersk serviced in number two berth at london gateway by five of the port 's cranes - the largest in the country . </t> <t> the vessel can achieve a top speed of 26 knots -lrb- 30mph -rrb- and fully loaded weighs almost 200,000 tons . </t>

edith maersk leaves british waters bound for singapore<T>

three los angeles cops who shot dead an unarmed man on live tv following a high-speed chase last year violated department rules pertaining to the use of deadly force , police chief charles beck has found . brian newt breaird , a 51-year-old disabled national guard veteran , was struck by 13 bullets in downtown los angeles on the night of december 13 , 2013 . local news stations carried live the high-speed police pursuit , along with its bloody aftermath . one of the people who watched beaird go down in a hail of bullets was his father . scroll down for video . excessive force : lapd police chief charles beck has found that three police officers violated department rules when they shot dead unarmed veteran brian newt beaird , pictured , on live tv in december 2013 . chase : police had chased his car for nearly an hour and claimed he had been driving erratically . lawsuit : bill beaird , left , has filed a lawsuit against the city of los angeles after he witnessed his unarmed veteran son , right , being fatally shot by lapd officers last year . police chief beck has concluded in a recently released report cited by los angeles times that the officers ' decision to use deadly force on an unarmed man was unjustified . the three cops , identified in a previous report as michael ayala , armando corral , and leonardo ortiz , have alleged that they opened fire on the veteran because they believed they lives were in danger , but beck rejected their claims . ` the preponderance of the evidence does not independently support -lsb- the officers ' -rsb- perceptions that a deadly threat was present , ' beck wrote in the report . video footage of the conformation showed how the man had turned around and was moving away from the officers when they fired a volley at him . the year-long investigation into the shooting has found that the three bullets that most likely ended beaird 's life struck him from behind . the trio of officers , among them two rookies and a seven-year veteran of the department , have been on leave since the december 2013 incident . crash : the chase only came to a stop when he hit another car , pictured left . the driver suffered injuries .<doc-sep>fearing for their lives : the officers told investigators they opened fire on beaird , striking him 13 times - including in the back - because they believed he was armed . it is now up to chief beck to decide whether or not to punish the officers in question . they could face suspension or termination . larry hanna , an attorney hired to represent the officers , defended their actions saying they went out there that night trying to do the best job they could . decider : it is now up to chief beck to decide how to punish the officers . the december 13 shooting followed a nearly hour-long nighttime pursuit for reckless driving that ended when beaird 's silver corvette ran a string of red lights , hit a car in an intersection , seriously injuring the other driver , and then spun onto a downtown sidewalk . beaird 's father , billy beaird , watched in horror on live tv as his son staggered out of the corvette , briefly raised his hands , was fatally shot multiple times in the front and back , and fell to the ground . he was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later . a toxicology test determined beaird had methamphetamine and traces of other drugs in his system . all three officers in the shooting told investigators they shot beaird because they saw him reaching for his waistband and making erratic , jerking motions with his hands , which led them to believe he had a gun . one of the cops went so far as to say he believed bearid was actually shooting at them . in may , the elder mr beaird filed a $ 20million wrongful death lawsuit against the city alleging that officers violated his son 's state and federal civil rights . four months later , the los angeles city council voted to pay beaird 's family $ 5million to settle the lawsuit . billy beaird had told the los angeles times that his son was discharged from the national guard in 1988 after undergoing surgery for a brain tumor and needed regular medical care . the family 's attorney , dale k. galipo , said beaird was paranoid at the time of the chase . ` he could n't understand why the police were chasing him , and he did n't know what to do , '' galipo said . ` he called his family during the pursuit and asked what he should do . and they told him he should pull over ... and he said `` i 'm afraid '' and kept going . '<doc-sep>riot police arrested more demonstrators overnight in ferguson as tensions simmer ahead of a grand jury decision . in the case of a white officer who shot dead an unarmed black . teenager in august . the grand jury is deciding whether to charge officer darren . wilson in the slaying of 18-year-old michael brown in the st. louis suburb . about a dozen protesters gathered again outside the police . station in ferguson in frigid conditions , sometimes blocking . vehicles as they waved placards and chanted ` whose streets ? our . streets ! ' and ` killer cops have got to go ! ' scroll down for video . riot police arrested at least two demonstrators in ferguson , missouri , for a second night running -lrb- pictured -rrb- as tensions simmer ahead of a grand jury decision in the case of a white officer who shot dead an unarmed black teenager in august . police rush in to break up protesters outside the ferguson police station on thursday night -lrb- pictured -rrb- . a demonstrator -lrb- pictured -rrb- is put in handcuffs . many believe will be an inevitable no-indictment vote in the coming days . police confront demonstrators protesting the shooting death of 18-year-old michael brown . police arrest a demonstrator -lrb- pictured -rrb- protesting . a grand jury is expected to decide this month if wilson should be charged in the shooting . officers in helmets and shields were deployed after a . commander told protesters not to block traffic . brief scuffles . broke out and at least one woman and a man were handcuffed and .<doc-sep>missouri governor jay nixon has come under fire after calling for the ` vigorous prosecution ' of the ferguson police officer who shot dead unarmed black teenager michael brown . the democrat governor released a five-minute video on tuesday , where he said : ' a vigorous prosecution must now be pursued . ' his statement began : ` ten days ago , a police officer shot and killed michael brown in broad daylight . the world has watched as a community has been engulfed in grief , anger , fear , at times violence . ' the governor then called upon attorney-general eric holder and st louis county prosecutor bob mcculloch to ` meet expectations ' by finding justice for michael brown and his family ` thoroughly , promptly and correctly ' . scroll down for video . missouri governor jay nixon said in a video address on tuesday that he wanted a ` vigorous prosecution ' of officer darren wilson , who shot dead unarmed teenager michael brown on august 9 . governor nixon 's call for the prosecution of officer darren wilson comes ahead of any decisions by the grand jury who are meeting today to see if the 28-year-old will be charged . st louis county prosecutor robert mcculloch said on wednesday that he estimated it would be the middle of october before the grand jury reached a decision on whether officer wilson will face charges over michael brown 's death . assistant prosecutors today began presenting evidence in the shooting death . the grand jury is racially diverse , mcculloch said , with three african-americans , according to the st louis post-dispatch and was selected in may to cover the current term . wilson , a six-year veteran of the ferguson force with a clean record , has not been arrested or charged with any crime . the missouri governor released a statement on tuesday calling for justice for teenager michael brown who was shot dead on august 9 by ferguson officer darren wilson . he is on paid leave pending the outcome of the investigation and has been in hiding due to threats over his safety . u.s. attorney general eric holder arrived in ferguson today where he has promised a ` fair , thorough and independent ' investigation into the death of michael brown . president obama ordered holder to missouri on wednesday to bring the full weight of the federal government behind the investigation into the death of the black teen who was unarmed when a white police officer shot him six times on august 9 . holder has led an unusually fast and aggressive justice department response to the local case , sending teams of prosecutors and dozens of fbi agents to investigate and arranging a federal autopsy on top of one by local authorities .<doc-sep>sheriff chris nocco told bay news 9 : ` our deputies deserve to be safe and our family members deserve to have their loved ones come home at the end of the shift . ` we 're going to come out in force and we are not going to apologize . ` we are not going to be politically correct . we are going to do what is right . ' the incidents in florida and la come just over a weeks after two nypd officers were shot dead in brooklyn while sitting in their patrol car by a man who said he was avenging the killing of unarmed black men by police .<doc-sep>killed by police : witnesses say michael brown was shot repeatedly by a white police officer in his home town of ferguson , missouri , on saturday afternoon . computer hackers ' collective anonymous says it will find out and publish the name of the policeman who shot dead an unarmed teenager in missouri . the warning comes after the group earlier threatened to launch an online attack on police departments over alleged brutality in the handling of protests following the killing of michael brown . police have cracked down hard on demonstrators in ferguson , a suburb of st louis , who took to the streets after the 18-year-old was shot dead by a police officer on saturday night . despite calls for calm , officers fired teargas and shot at least one person in a third night of rioting in the area last night . police claimed the man shot had pulled a handgun on an officer . as police tried to put the area on lockdown , messages posted on a newly established twitter account called operation ferguson , which appears to be linked to anonymous , announced : ` we have a deep source , and we have a name we believe to be the shooter -lsb- of michael brown -rsb- . it does not match any of the names being floated . ` we have our best operatives working as hard as they can to verify the leak on the shooter we were passed . please be patient . ` when we release the name of mike brown 's killer , it will be in an unequivocal statement released through this twitter account . no games . ' a little later another message suggested that the operation was proving more difficult than anticipated . ` to my fellow anons , everyone remain chill , ' it read . ' i realize this is an intense op , and we are all trying our best . let 's fight cops not each other . '

<t> police chief charles beck found the officers ' decision to use deadly force on national guard veteran brian beaird , 51 , last december was unjustified . </t> <t> beaird was shot 13 times , including from behind , on live tv after dramatic december 13 high-speed chase in downtown la . </t> <t> cops told investigators they opened fire on beaird after they saw him reach for the waistband . </t> <t> city of los angeles paid beaird 's family $ 5million in august to settle wrongful death lawsuit . </t>

la cops who shot dead unarmed veteran dead to be disciplined<T>

students held a candlelit vigil for the college gymnast found dead in a restaurant food elevator as investigators admitted they have found no witnesses who saw what happened . brooke baures , 21 , was found at the bottom of a dumb waiter on monday at the bar and grill where she worked in wisconsin . last night her teammates from winona state university led the tributes to the talented gymnast , saying ` she was literally everything to the team . ' scroll down for video . students at winona state university held a candlelit vigil for brooke baures , 21 , who was found at the bottom of a dumb waiter on monday . her teammates from the winona state warriors led the tributes to the talented gymnast . brooke hiestand , a member of winona state warriors , said : ` she was the person that held us together , and if you had something that you did n't know what to do ... for some reason , she always knew the answer ... always . ' police investigating the death said they have n't found a single witness to explain how the gymnast ended up dead in a food elevator . fountain city police officer jason mork said he had interviewed half of the customers and employees at the wingdam saloon and grill in wisconsin on monday night . autopsy results are still pending , but officers have not found any indication that her death was caused by foul play . police so far have found no witnesses to help them in the investigation of the death of brooke baures who was found in a dumbwaiter where she worked . head gymnastics coach beckie rolbiecki asked friends , family , and classmates to raise their candles . chief mork said the dumbwaiter 's opening is about 3ft by 3ft and the service elevator connects the first and second floors . police said she was trapped in the small elevator when they arrived . miss baures , an accomplished athlete , was twice named the wisconsin intercollegiate athletic conference gymnast of the week this year and documented her athletics career enthusiastically on social media . she was described by friends and family as a ` strong , determined , and beautiful young woman ' at the candlelit vigil held on the university campus . college gymnast miss baures with her boyfriend , joel hinke , who played for their college football team the winona state warriors . allison bergsbaken -lrb- left -rrb- and sarah adrian comfort each other while celebrating the life of miss baures . her boyfriend joel hinke , who played for the winona state warriors football team , broke down as he spoke about how he had planned to marry her . the college paid tribute to baures who was an accomplished member of the gymnastics team from 2011 to 2014 . ` she was a leader on the team and a talented gymnast , ' said wsu athletic director eric schoh in a statement . ` this is a tremendous loss for our community , and we ask that you keep brooke and her family , friends , coaches and teammates in your thoughts . ' winner : brooke poses with her coaches after taking home a triple haul of medals after a gymnastics meet . the 21-year-old was found dead at the wingdam saloon & grill in fountain city at 8pm on monday . amanda schabacker , manager at wingdam saloon & grill , told the winona daily news that the restaurant would be closed on tuesday and refused to offer any more comment . photographs posted to social media show brooke and her family happily posing for pictures at warriors games . the 21-year-old was also a huge music fan and on her facebook page posted a picture on november 22 with herself and country music stars dan + shay along with the caption : ` omg omg ' . tributes from distraught friends have been flooding onto social media since her death was announced on december 1 . friend annelie schmittel posted : ` thoughts and prayers go out to the family of my former student brooke baures , as well as my wsu warriors family . devastating news . ' according to the u.s. occupational safety and health administration , dumbwaiter accidents are rare . according to the osha database , only two incidents , both fatal , have happened in the u.s. between 2003 and 2013 .<doc-sep>a 911 call made by a horrified restaurant worker after finding her co-worker dead in a dumbwaiter reveals the terrible extent of the 21-year-old victim 's injuries . the unnamed employee of fountain city 's wingdam saloon and grill in winona , minnesota , had evidently opened the elevator used to shuttle drinks between floors to find a brooke baures in an unspeakable state . ' i think one of my co-workers got -lrb- caught -rrb- in , like , our dumbwaiter , ' the co-worker told a 911 operator just before 8m monday . ` but i 'm not willing to look close enough . ' the woman asked another employee to look at the apparently contorted remains . ` it 's her . we need someone here like asap , ' she told the operator in a recording obtained by the winona daily news . police so far have found no witnesses to help them in the investigation of the death of brooke baures who was found in a dumbwaiter where she worked . as students of winona state university mourned , and held a candlelit vigil for their friend , local authorities began trying to peace together what killed the beloved college gymnast . after days , they still could n't find anyone among two dozen witnesses who 'd seen her get into the 3x3 machine , though they remained confident no crime had been committed . ' -lsb- she -rsb- was found trapped inside the entirety of the device , ' fountain city police chief jason mork revealed . ` to explain more of her specific location , orientation or obvious injuries would require an extremely graphic explanation . ' mork said wednesday he has interviewed about half of the customers and employees present at the wingdam saloon and grill monday night , and that , so far , no one saw how the student entered the dumbwaiter . mork said he has talked face-to-face with about 14 of the 28 potential witnesses and said there was no indication how or why baures entered the food elevator . it was not something employees had done in the past , he said . baures was found at the bottom of a dumb waiter on monday at the bar and grill where she worked in wisconsin . the 21-year-old was found dead at the wingdam saloon & grill in fountain city at 8pm on monday . horrifying : the device is used to shuttle drinks and food between floors and authorities said wednesday that baures was ` found trapped inside the entirety of the device ' -lrb- file -rrb- . last night her teammates from winona state university led the tributes to the talented gymnast , saying ` she was literally everything to the team . ' brooke hiestand , a member of winona state warriors , said : ` she was the person that held us together , and if you had something that you did n't know what to do ... for some reason , she always knew the answer ... always . ' police investigating the death said they have n't found a single witness to explain how the gymnast ended up dead in a food elevator . fountain city police officer jason mork said he had interviewed half of the customers and employees at the wingdam saloon and grill in wisconsin on monday night . students at winona state university held a candlelit vigil for brooke baures , 21 , who was found at the bottom of a dumb waiter on monday . her teammates from the winona state warriors led the tributes to the talented gymnast . head gymnastics coach beckie rolbiecki asked friends , family , and classmates to raise their candles . autopsy results are still pending , but officers have not found any indication that her death was caused by foul play . chief mork said the dumbwaiter 's opening is about 3ft by 3ft and the service elevator connects the first and second floors . police said she was trapped in the small elevator when they arrived . miss baures , an accomplished athlete , was twice named the wisconsin intercollegiate athletic conference gymnast of the week this year and documented her athletics career enthusiastically on social media . she was described by friends and family as a ` strong , determined , and beautiful young woman ' at the candlelit vigil held on the university campus . college gymnast miss baures with her boyfriend , joel hinke , who played for their college football team the winona state warriors . allison bergsbaken -lrb- left -rrb- and sarah adrian comfort each other while celebrating the life of miss baures . her boyfriend joel hinke , who played for the winona state warriors football team , broke down as he spoke about how he had planned to marry her . the college paid tribute to baures who was an accomplished member of the gymnastics team from 2011 to 2014 . ` she was a leader on the team and a talented gymnast , ' said wsu athletic director eric schoh in a statement . ` this is a tremendous loss for our community , and we ask that you keep brooke and her family , friends , coaches and teammates in your thoughts . ' winner : brooke poses with her coaches after taking home a triple haul of medals after a gymnastics meet . amanda schabacker , manager at wingdam saloon & grill , told the winona daily news that the restaurant would be closed on tuesday and refused to offer any more comment . photographs posted to social media show brooke and her family happily posing for pictures at warriors games . the 21-year-old was also a huge music fan and on her facebook page posted a picture on november 22 with herself and country music stars dan + shay along with the caption : ` omg omg ' . tributes from distraught friends have been flooding onto social media since her death was announced on december 1 . friend annelie schmittel posted : ` thoughts and prayers go out to the family of my former student brooke baures , as well as my wsu warriors family . devastating news . ' according to the u.s. occupational safety and health administration , dumbwaiter accidents are rare . according to the osha database , only two incidents , both fatal , have happened in the u.s. between 2003 and 2013 .<doc-sep>the 21-year-old wisconsin college gymnast who was found dead in a restaurant 's dumbwaiter may have reached inside the device after pushing the elevator button , it today emerged . brooke baures might have been alone in an upstairs section of the wingdam saloon and grill in minnesota when she pressed the button to send the dumbwaiter to the first floor , officials claim . however , she possibly then ` noticed something and may have reached for it ' , before getting stuck inside the machine in a ` freak accident ' , buffalo county sheriff , mike schmidtknecht , said . scroll down for video . tragic : brooke baures -lrb- pictured , left , and , right , in her gymnastics attire -rrb- was found dead inside a dumbwaiter at the wingdam saloon and grill in fountain city in buffalo county , minnesota , at around 8pm on monday . horrifying : the 21-year-old may have been alone in an upstairs section of the restaurant when she pressed the button to send the dumbwaiter down and then ` reached inside for something ' , officials claim -lrb- file picture -rrb- . the winona state university student was ` found trapped inside the entirety ' of the dumbwaiter by a horrified co-worker at around 8pm on monday , fountain city police chief , jason mork , said . speaking to the winona daily news , mr mork added : ` to explain more of her specific location , orientation or obvious injuries would require an extremely graphic explanation . ' in a harrowing 911 call , miss baures 's unnamed co-worker told the dispatcher they had discovered her body after apparently opening the elevator to shuttle drinks and food between floors . ' i think one of my co-workers got -lrb- caught -rrb- in , like , our dumbwaiter , ' the co-worker explained through tears . ` but i 'm not willing to look close enough . ' the dispatcher then asked another employee at the fountain city venue to look at miss baures 's apparently contorted remains , according to the recording obtained by the newspaper . the employee confirmed : ` it 's her . we need someone here like asap , . venue : the winona state university student was ` found trapped inside the entirety ' of the dumbwaiter at the minnota restaurant -lrb- pictured -rrb- by a horrified co-worker , fountain city police chief , jason mork , said . couple : in a harrowing 911 call , the co-worker said they had discovered miss baures 's body after opening the elevator to shuttle drinks and food between floors . above , the victim is seen with her boyfriend , joel hinke . devastating loss : mr hinke -lrb- pictured , right with miss baures -rrb- , who played for the winona state warriors football team , broke down as he spoke about how he had planned to marry his beloved girlfriend -lrb- left -rrb- . as students of winona state university mourned , and held a candlelit vigil for miss baures - nicknamed ` tink ' - authorities began trying to peace together what killed the beloved gymnast . the wisconsin department of safety and professional services and the occupational safety and health administration have each launched independent investigations into the incident . however , several days on , they still can not find anyone among two dozen witnesses who saw miss baures get into the 3ftx3ft machine . they remain confident no crime was committed . on wednesday , mr mork said he had interviewed around half of the customers and employees present at the restaurant on monday . so far , no one saw how the student entered the dumbwaiter . he added that no employees had ever reached into the dumbwaiter in the past . paying tribute : as students of winona state university mourned , and held a candlelit vigil -lrb- pictured -rrb- for miss baures - nicknamed ` tink ' - authorities began trying to peace together what killed the beloved gymnast .<doc-sep>sad : the student 's teammates from the winona state warriors place candles on the ground for the gymnast . respect : head gymnastics coach beckie rolbiecki asks friends , family , and classmates to raise their candles . miss baures was twice named the wisconsin intercollegiate athletic conference gymnast of the week this year and documented her athletics career enthusiastically on social media . she was described by friends and family as a ` strong , determined , and beautiful young woman ' at the candlelit vigil held on the university campus . on wednesday , miss baures 's teammates from winona state university led the tributes to the gymnast , saying ` she was literally everything to the team . ' brooke hiestand , a member of winona state warriors , said : ` she was the person that held us together , and if you had something that you did n't know what to do ... for some reason , she always knew the answer ... always . ' miss baures 's boyfriend joel hinke , who played for the winona state warriors football team , broke down as he spoke about how he had planned to marry her . college officials also paid tribute to miss baures , who was an accomplished member of the gymnastics team from 2011 to 2014 . ` she was a leader on the team and a talented gymnast , ' said wsu athletic director eric schoh in a statement . ` this is a tremendous loss for our community , and we ask that you keep brooke and her family , friends , coaches and teammates in your thoughts . ' amanda schabacker , manager at wingdam saloon & grill , told the winona daily news that the restaurant would be closed on tuesday and refused to offer any more comment . photographs posted to social media show miss baures and her family happily posing for pictures at warriors games . celebration : allison bergsbaken -lrb- left -rrb- and sarah adrian embrace while celebrating the life of miss baures . tribute : in a twitter post , winona state university wrote : ` our wsu community mourns the loss of student and warrior gymnast brooke baures . brooke 's family , friends & teammates are in our thoughts ' winner : miss baures is seen posing with her coaches after taking home a triple haul of gymnastics medals . the student was also a huge music fan and on her facebook page posted a picture on november 22 with herself and country music stars dan + shay along with the caption : ` omg omg ' . tributes from distraught friends have been flooding onto social media since her death was announced on december 1 . friend annelie schmittel posted : ` thoughts and prayers go out to the family of my former student brooke baures , as well as my wsu warriors family . devastating news . ' according to the u.s. occupational safety and health administration , dumbwaiter accidents are rare . only two incidents , both fatal , have happened in the u.s. between 2003 and 2013 . miss baures 's autopsy results are still pending .<doc-sep>miss baures was twice named the wisconsin intercollegiate athletic conference gymnast of the week this year and documented her athletics career enthusiastically on social media . she was described by friends and family as a ` strong , determined , and beautiful young woman ' at the candlelit vigil held on the university campus . miss baures 's teammates from winona state university led the tributes to the gymnast , saying ` she was literally everything to the team . ' brooke hiestand , a member of winona state warriors , said : ` she was the person that held us together , and if you had something that you did n't know what to do ... for some reason , she always knew the answer ... always . ' miss baures 's boyfriend joel hinke , who played for the winona state warriors football team , broke down as he spoke about how he had planned to marry her . college officials also paid tribute to miss baures , who was an accomplished member of the gymnastics team from 2011 to 2014 . ` she was a leader on the team and a talented gymnast , ' said wsu athletic director eric schoh in a statement . ` this is a tremendous loss for our community , and we ask that you keep brooke and her family , friends , coaches and teammates in your thoughts . '

<t> gymnast brooke baures , 21 , found dead at bar in wisconsin on monday . </t> <t> teammates from winona state paid tribute to her at a candlelit vigil . </t> <t> police have interviewed half of those present at the wingdam saloon . </t> <t> but no one saw how she entered and became stuck in the food elevator . </t> <t> there was no immediate indication that any crime was committed . </t> <t> bar 's dumb waiter used to shuttle drinks and food to the second floor . </t>

winona state university students hold vigil for brooke baures found dead<T>

female sex dolls have been around for decades . but until now , the rubber women have taken on an extremely fake quality , with even the untrained eye able to spot one from a mile off . but in this new photo shoot by new york fashion photographer stacy leigh , many of the toys appear very human-like . scroll down for video . photographer stacy leigh from new york has 12 dolls of her own . she positioned the toys in fashionable clothing and life-like poses . stacy wanted to prove that the mannequins can be very attractive . the collection of love dolls worth up to # 4,000 each , have been carefully dressed and posed as if they are taking part in a glamour shoot . stacy , 43 , decided to create her project , which she calls ` average americans ' to prove how anyone could find themselves fancying mannequin-like dolls , taking the stigma away from those who use them . she said : ` men and women both use the dolls as replacements for human companionship , whether by choice or necessity . ' ' i believe it 's perfectly fine if it makes one 's journey through life more bearable . ' the collection of love dolls worth up to # 4,000 each , have been carefully dressed and posed as if they are taking part in a glamour shoot . until now , the rubber women have taken on an extremely fake quality , with even the untrained eye able to spot one from a mile off . she continued : ` my photos are about life and relationships and sexuality . ` some people are repulsed by the dolls , while others are empathetic towards them . ` as the world becomes more digital and less personal , dolls and robots will become more commonplace as surrogates for relationships . ' i can only hope that my photos spark an emotion or connection in the viewer . ' photographer stacy decided to create her project , which she calls ` average americans ' to prove how anyone could find themselves fancying mannequin-like dolls . she wanted to take the stigma away from people who use sex dolls .<doc-sep>a world away from blow-up sex dolls of the past , love dolls or real dolls as they are also known , have become increasingly popular as they have become more realistic looking . many collectors refer to their love dolls as their ` girlfriends ' and have full sexual relationships with them . when buying a love doll , customers can choose to customise everything from hair , eye and skin colour to boob size and even the shape and style of the vagina . stacy , who owns 12 real dolls , explained how she became involved in collecting and photographing her plastic subjects . when buying a love doll , customers can choose to customise everything from hair , eye and skin colour to boob size and even the shape and style of the vagina . many collectors refer to their love dolls as their ` girlfriends ' and have full sexual relationships with them . she said : ' i watched a tv show called real sex on hbo that featured real dolls . ' ' i had always wanted a life size doll , as i have been collecting small fashion dolls since i was a child . ' i perused the internet with the intention of using a love doll as my sitting model for photography . ` when my first doll arrived , i began to photograph her and the rest is history . ` over the last decade , my job has become far easier as manufacturers add more realism to their products . ' a world away from blow-up sex dolls of the past , love dolls or real dolls as they are also known , have become increasingly popular as they have become more realistic looking . photographer stacy owns 12 of the ` real dolls ' she continued : ` these days , for my personal projects - i add make up to completely confuse the viewer . ` i 've added wrinkles and depth to the face , much in the same way i would a painting . ' i received accolades for my ability to pose , and ` breathe life ' into them . ` immediately , it became my goal to get better with each photo . '<doc-sep>mr head 's dolls are often photographed to mimic magazine fashion shoots , with the models in suggestive poses . the young photographer can sometimes spend hours adding eyelashes and eye colour . mr head 's pictures are shot to mimic the look of high fashion magazine shoots , with the dolls posing in suggestive and sultry poses . the young photographer spends hours styling and then photographing his dolls , even painstakingly adding individual eyelashes or changing their eye colour to create the perfect look . he said : ` the dolls are very fun to customize yourself , even the simplest things like adding eyelashes to make them look much more real . ' i cut off one doll 's hair and purchased synthetic ` flock ' hair from ebay , and gave her a new hair do . ' i started by cutting off all of her hair , and plucking out the excess from the rooting holes . i then painted her scalp black .<doc-sep>mr head has been playing with dolls since he was a child and posts all his finished work to his flickr page . mr head , pictured left , with one of his dolls yet to undergo a makeover while on the right is a finished example . he said his inspiration for the dolls ' styles came from everything he saw in day-to-day life and modern fashion . these two dolls , like many others in eric head 's collection , are based on a high fashion magazine photo shoot . mr head said he had been playing with dolls since he was small , so it was ` no surprise ' he was now a collector . the dolls are not everyday barbies - they are fashion royalty dolls which can cost up to # 1,000 . eric head is a photography student who undertakes a small photo-shoot once he has finished styling a doll .<doc-sep>-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- grace , kara and trichelle were created to fill a void for young black girls who for so long have been playing with dolls that do n't look like them . stacy mcbride-irby , creator of the new barbie , poses with the dolls . the new black barbies released by mattel have fuller lips , curlier hair and other features that the company says more accurately represent african-american women . some have cheered the new dolls . others jeered them , saying they 're not black enough . `` i love the black barbie . it 's about time , '' jua simpson said on cnn 's ireport , a user-generated news community . `` but the hair is still a step backwards , since most of our hair is not straight and light brown . ''<doc-sep>what 's more , the young , mostly british , cast have become fixtures on the fashion circuit , with christie joined by co-star kit harrington for the elle fashion awards . harrington , 26 , also starred in a glamour usa fashion shoot , published last month . towering : at 6ft tall -lrb- and taller in heels -rrb- , christie even makes 6ft 2 '' co-star nikolaj coster-waldau look small . stylish : like her alleged boyfriend , christie adores fashion and is regularly spotted on the front row .

<t> photographer stacy leigh from new york has 12 dolls of her own . </t> <t> she positioned the toys in fashionable clothing and life-like poses . </t> <t> stacy wanted to prove that the mannequins can be very attractive . </t>

fashion photographer stacy leigh makes dolls look life-like in shoot<T>

a salesman who tortured and battered his partner 's two-year-old daughter to death has been murdered in prison . subhan anwar , 25 , is believed to have been held hostage in a cell at high-security long lartin prison in worcestershire before he was killed . two inmates aged 47 and 45 have been arrested on suspicion of murder . cruelty : subhan anwar , left , was jailed for 23 years for murdering partner zahbeen navsarka 's , right , daughter . horrific : sanam navsarka suffered 107 injuries during a month of ` unbelievable ' cruelty before she died . west mercia police said anwar 's body was found at 8pm on thursday by . prison officers at the category a jail , which houses some of the . country 's most dangerous criminals . ` west mercia police is working closely with the ministry of justice to . establish the exact circumstances surrounding this man 's death , ' said a . police spokesman . a ministry of justice spokesman added : ` two prisoners are now in police . custody and the matter is being investigated by police . ' anwar was jailed for life in 2009 after being convicted of murdering his partner 's toddler , sanam navsarka . horror : two ` tramline ' bruises showed where sanam had been hit with this metal pole . the youngster suffered 107 injuries during a month of ` unbelievable ' cruelty in which she was battered with metal poles and had all four . limbs broken . the child , who was afraid of the dark , was ` disciplined ' by being . repeatedly locked in an unlit cupboard , while anwar also put her in a . tumble drier and dumped her in a bin for his amusement . sanam suffered further agony when aftershave was splashed on her nappy . rash and open sores . she was not taken to a doctor , so her fractures . remained untreated . in her final days she was suffering so much from her injuries that she . could not walk and died when fat deposits from her broken bones entered . the bloodstream , bradford crown court heard . a post-mortem examination revealed that along with her broken arms and . legs , there were 36 bruises to her head and neck , 26 to her arms and ten . to her abdomen . her death came only three months after married mobile phone salesman . anwar met the child 's mother zahbeena navsarka at the shop where he . worked in huddersfield . anwar had sex with navsarka in the back of the shop on the day they met . and he swiftly left his pregnant wife to move in with his new lover . to . cover their tracks after the child died in 2008 , they told detectives . she was left alone in the bath for ten minutes and was found dead . but anwar , described as brutal and domineering , was convicted and jailed . for a minimum of 23 years . navsarka was cleared of her daughter 's . murder but found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to nine years in . prison . judge peter thornton qc said it was a ` truly terrible case ' and told the . defendants : ` it is almost unbelievable the pain and anguish she must . have suffered , not just once or twice , but repeatedly and persistently . over weeks at your cruel and selfish hands . ' he added : ` your deliberate cruelty is beyond belief . humanity has let her down . ' in 2011 , social worker judyth kenworthy was suspended for failing to . pass on vital information about sanam 's abuse a week before she was . murdered . she was found guilty of misconduct by the general social care . council . shocking : a model , shown to the jury during the couple 's trial , shows the extent of the toddler 's injuries . hm prison long martin is a category a men 's prison , in worcestershire . sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article .<doc-sep>by . steve robson , chris brooke and suzannah hills . published : . 04:54 est , 16 february 2013 . | . updated : . 09:14 est , 16 february 2013 . two prisoners today appeared in court charged with murder after a child killer was found dead at the high-security long lartin jail in worcestershire . fomer salesman subhan anwar , 25 , was sentenced to 23 years in prison for torturing and battering his partner 's two-year-old daughter to death . two fellow prisoners , gary david smith , 47 , and lee william newell , 44 , appeared at worcester magistrates today accused of his murder . both men were remanded in custody to appear at worcester crown court on tuesday february 19 . cruelty : subhan anwar , left , was jailed for 23 years for murdering partner zahbeen navsarka 's , right , daughter . horrific : sanam navsarka suffered 107 injuries during a month of ` unbelievable ' cruelty before she died . west mercia police said anwar 's body was found at 8pm on thursday by . prison officers at the category a jail , which houses some of the .<doc-sep>child killer subhan anwar was murdered in his cell . a prison has been criticised for taking 50 minutes to call in medics after two inmates strangled a child killer with a pair of jogging bottoms in his cell . an official report into the murder of subhan anwar at worcestershire 's long lartin prison found the authorities took 50 minutes to call in paramedics who then took a further 30 minutes to reach the prison 's rural location . the report also revealed the two killers , gary smith , 49 , and lee newell , 45 , had both taken hostages during earlier , but separate , prison sieges in 2007 and 2011 . smith and newell , who were already serving life sentences for murders committed in the 1980s and 1990s , blamed each other for the death of anwar . the pair had only moved on to the vulnerable prisoner wing because they owed prison drug debts . the convicted murderers tied up and strangled anwar with a pair of jogging bottoms in his cell in a vulnerable prisoner wing on valentine 's day last year . after anwar was strangled , smith calmly made newell a cup of hot chocolate - even sweetening it with icing sugar - during a stand-off with prison staff . gary smith -lrb- left -rrb- and lee newell -lrb- right -rrb- tied up and strangled subhan anwar with a pair of jogging bottoms - after anwar was strangled , smith calmly made newell a cup of hot chocolate . prison staff were initially told anwar had been taken hostage because the two inmates were ` bored ' - with newell telling a warder : ` he 's gone , he 's with allah . ' both defendants opted not to give evidence at the trial , but cctv and dna evidence proved they were involved in the killing . a post mortem examination found anwar 's neck had been broken . they were found guilty of murdering the 24-year-old last september following a two-week trial at warwick crown court . newell also confessed to stealing a watch , prayer beads and a metal earring belonging to anwar , while smith admitted the theft of property from the child-killer 's cell . in the report from the prisons and probation ombudsman , it said newell had 47 prison disciplinary adjudications against him while smith had 32 proven disciplinary adjudications between 1999 and 2011 .<doc-sep>fewer than 50 other criminals in the uk have been handed sentences which mean they must spend the rest of their lives behind bars . others serving whole-life terms include moors murderer ian brady , who tortured and murdered children along with accomplice myra hindley . on january 24 at the court of appeal , lee newell , who murdered child killer subhan anwar in prison , and murderer and rapist matthew thomas are seeking to challenge their whole-life terms . cruel : police believe bridger dismembered april before dumping her body parts at various locations in the hills , rivers and forests surrounding his home in ceinws , mid wales . the test cases will be heard by a panel of five judges - lord chief justice lord thomas , sir brian leveson , lady justice hallett , lord justice treacy and mr justice burnett . in addition , attorney general dominic grieve has referred the case of ian mcloughlin , who was given a life sentence with a tariff of 40 years for murdering a man on day release . in that case the five judges will be asked to rule on whether the 40 years can be regarded as ` unduly lenient ' and should be increased . the central legal issue at the hearing before the judges will be the nature of the sentencing scheme for whole-life orders and the compatibility of such an order with the european convention on human rights . grieving : april 's family , including her parents coral and paul jones , were understood to have been informed of bridger 's decision not to appeal the sentence . the government has said that whole-life tariffs are ` wholly justified in the most heinous cases ' . such terms were deemed a breach of human rights following a successful appeal to the european court of human rights -lrb- echr -rrb- by murderers jeremy bamber , douglas vinter and peter moore . last year the trio won a ruling that their whole-life sentences amount to ` inhuman and degrading treatment ' . life : others serving whole-life terms include moors murderer ian brady , who tortured and murdered children along with accomplice myra hindley . whole-lifers should be entitled to a review of their sentence 25 years into their term at the very latest , the grand chamber of the strasbourg-based court said . the ruling by 17 judges from across europe sparked further outrage among critics of the court - despite reassurances that the decision did not amount to grounds for imminent release . triple killer mcloughlin , 55 , was jailed for life at the old bailey last october for stabbing a man on his first day-release from prison after 21 years in custody . when sentencing mcloughlin , the trial judge imposed a 40-year tariff , saying he could not pass a whole-life term because of the european court ruling . mcloughlin - who had killed twice before - stabbed graham buck , 66 , as he came to the aid of a neighbour in little gaddesden , hertfordshire , last july . newell , 44 , is challenging a whole-life sentence imposed last september at warwick crown court . he was convicted alongside gary smith for the february 2013 murder of convicted child killer anwar in his cell at long lartin prison , worcestershire . newell was already serving a life sentence for a previous murder committed in 1988 . convicted rapist thomas was told ` life means life ' after murdering a newlywed bride and then kidnapping and raping a second woman . thomas , then 43 , from luton , pleaded guilty to the murder of colette magee in luton in november 2013 . he also admitted two counts of rape , one of indecent assault and one count of kidnap of the second woman .<doc-sep>little peace of mind , that however monstrous and unforgivable the crime . was , your child was not tortured to death . ' the letter features in a . two-part channel 5 documentary called myra hindley : the untold story , . the first part of which was screened last night . ian fairley , a police officer who . worked on the initial investigation , told the programme of his horror at . having to play the tape to mrs west so she could identify her daughter . ` i think it almost broke her and i can tell you now that it broke me , ' he said . victims 12-year-old keith bennett -lrb- left -rrb- , whose body has still not been found , and pauline read , 16 . myra hindley and her lover ian brady were jailed in 1966 for their murders . edward evans was 17 when he was murdered by the notorious couple , while john kilbride , right , was just 12 . police search saddleworth moor in greater manchester for the bodies of the children killed by ian brady and myra hindley in the mid-1960s . hindley and ian brady -lrb- pictured above -rrb- abducted lesley ann from a manchester fairground on boxing day 1964 and took her back to their house in hattersley , on the outskirts of the city . hindley 's blatant lie to mrs west - that her daughter ` was not tortured to death ' - was an attempt to stop the family campaigning against her release from prison . myra hindley : the untold story is on july 24 and 31 , channel 5 at 8pm .

<t> subhan anwar found dead at hmp long martin last night . </t> <t> allegedly held hostage in prison cell before he was killed . </t> <t> tortured and murdered sanam navsarka and was jailed for 23 years in 2009 . </t> <t> two prisoners , aged 45 and 47 arrested on suspicion of murder . </t>

murdered in prison , subhan anwar the monster who tortured and beat his lover 's two-year-old daughter to death<T>

tiger woods has not played competitively in nearly four months , but the injury plagued former world no 1 has not altered his aim for this week 's hero world challenge event - win . winning is something woods has not yet done this year , in a truncated season marked by back surgery in march and again in august after his attempted return was aborted after missing the cut at the pga championship . the 38-year-old proclaimed himself healthy and on the way back after working with a new swing consultant , if perhaps a bit rusty . but some of his big rivals this week admitted that woods looked to be striking the ball in the manner he was once famous for . tiger woods poses on a motorcycle produced by the sponsors of his tournament in florida . woods swings his driver -lrb- left -rrb- and comes under the gaze of new coach , chris como -lrb- right -rrb- . ` it felt good to be out there , ' woods told reporters after wednesday 's pro-am on the eve of the opening round of the elite 18-player event that benefits his foundation . ` obviously , been playing at home with my boys for a little bit of cash , but still -lrb- that is -rrb- a little bit different . every shot counts a little bit more . -lrb- but -rrb- felt good . ' it also felt comfortable for woods , who is staging the event this year at isleworth , the enclave he had called home for over a decade before moving to jupiter island .<doc-sep>asked if he had the usual designs on winning that carried him to a collection of 14 majors , second only to jack nicklaus 's 18 , woods said : ` obviously , or i would n't enter . ' the 14-time major champion worked with como into the dark on the practice ground after the pro-am . woods will compete at the hero world challenge at isleworth in florida this week . como gives some advice to woods ahead of their first professional competition as a team . video tiger aiming to ` beat the golf course ' some of the top-notch players invited to the event said the tournament host was looking like the woods of old . ` what i saw from tiger from the side in the 10 , 20 balls that i watched him , it looked a lot freer , ' steve stricker said after sharing the driving range .<doc-sep>` did n't look like he was getting in his way . looked like the club was going through a lot freer . looked like it was on a better path . ' zach johnson , the 2007 masters champion , also had a favorable impression . ` it looked great . i mean , the compression looked there , the turn looked there . woods 's mother . kultida , was also at isleworth to watch her son in windermere , florida . ` watched the first two , three , four balls and then it hit me - `` oh , wait a minute , he has n't played in a while '' . it looked like he was just kind of riding a bike . ' the balky back limited woods to eight tournaments in a season in which he missed two cuts and withdrew from two events . stricker warned not to count woods out . ' i think if he starts swinging it better and starts feeling good about what he 's doing again , it wo n't take long for him to be at the top of the game again , ' he said .<doc-sep>vonn is two wins away from equalling austria 's annemarie moser-proell 's record of 62 world cup wins . a broken shin and two knee operations had hampered vonn 's progress after the last 22months . vonn speaks on her phone to tell someone the good news after her long awaited victory . vonn greets some young fans after her victory ahead of sunday 's super-g race . vonn shared the podium will fellow us skiers stacey cook -lrb- left -rrb- and julia mancuso -lrb- right -rrb- . ` i 'm concentrating on skiing well tomorrow and keep improving , ' said vonn , who will be among the favourites in sunday 's super-g . her comeback was all the more of a celebration as she found herself on the podium with two u.s. ski team mates , stacey cook and julia mancuso , a first top-three finish for americans in the world cup . ' i think our team is very strong right now , ' said vonn , noting the prospect of the world championships at home in vail in february would be a special motivation . lindsey vonn 's boyfriend , former world no 1 golfer tiger woods , fared less well on his long-awaited comeback to the professional arena . as tournament host of the hero world challenge , woods was in last place of the 18-player field and battled against nausea and fever during the third round on saturday . despite coughing repeatedly into a towel and vomiting along the third fairway , he carried on in his return to competition after an absence of some four months due to back pain and managed a decent round of three-under-par . tiger woods ' comeback was curbed by sickness as former world no 1 vomited along the third fairway . ' i was n't doing too good . but i thought i could hang in there , ' woods whispered to reporters after the round , explaining he had lost his voice . ' i was n't in pain . i just was a little bit under the weather , ' said woods , who played friday after running a 102-degree fever .<doc-sep>america 's jordan spieth cruised to a 10-shot victory at the hero world challenge in florida on sunday as his compatriot tiger woods capped a miserable tournament by finishing last . spieth 's triumph is his second in as many weeks after he won the australian open by six strokes last sunday and he continued that impressive form in isleworth to collect his second title of 2014 . the 21-year-old finished on 26-under-par 262 which blew away his nearest rival henrik stenson and smashed the tournament record of 266 set by woods in 2007 . jordan spieth wins the hero world challenge at isleworth with a course record low total of 26 under par . the 21-year-old american claimed his second tournament victory in as many weeks .<doc-sep>tournament host tiger woods battled nausea and fever but soldiered through the third round of the hero world challenge to shoot a three-under-par 69 at isleworth on saturday . woods , in last place in the 18-player field , coughed repeatedly into a towel and vomited along the third fairway , but carried on in his return to competition after an absence of some four months due to back pain . tiger woods vomited along the third fairway during the hero world challenge . the 14-time major winner closed with three consecutive birdies to the delight of the large gallery following him at the layout that was his longtime home course . ' i was n't doing too good . but i thought i could hang in there , ' woods whispered to reporters after the round , explaining he had lost his voice . ' i was n't in pain . i just was a little bit under the weather , ' said woods , who played friday after running a 102-degree fever . tournament host tiger woods battled nausea and fever on saturday .<doc-sep>tiger woods has endured a disastrous return to the golf course after a raging fever caused him to be sick twice on the course over the weekend and he ended up finishing last . a profusely-sweating woods vomited twice on the golf course in florida as the former world number one finished the hero world challenge with plenty of work ahead of him . woods has not played since august while he recovered from a back injury . scroll down for video . tiger woods has endured a disastrous return to the golf course after a raging fever caused him to be sick twice on the course over the weekend and he ended up finishing last . a profusely-sweating woods vomited twice on the golf course in florida as the former world number one finished the hero world challenge with plenty of work ahead of him . in last place in the 18-player field , he coughed repeatedly into a towel and vomited along the third fairway , but carried on in his return to competition after an absence of some four months due to back pain . ` it feels good to feel that rush again , ' woods said . ' i did n't hit the ball as well as i would like . my short game was awful . but i was able to play for four days and hit the ball the way i wanted to and that 's progress .

<t> tiger woods returns to competitive golf this week after four months out . </t> <t> woods makes injury comeback at hero world challenge . </t> <t> former world no 1 has new swing coach , chris como . </t> <t> rivals steve stricker and zach johnson praised woods ' new swing . </t> <t> woods said he ` felt good ' during the pro-am ahead of the tournament . </t>

tiger woods targets victory in hero world challenge comeback ... and rivals admit he looks good<T>

a billionaire who once dated princess diana has left his former girlfriend 's daughter a trust fund even though he is not the father of the child . theodore ` teddy ' forstmann changed his will to give the undisclosed sum to two-year-old krishna lakshmi before he died last november at the age of 71 . the financier had dated her mother padma lakshmi , ex-wife of salman rushdie and host of popular u.s tv show top chef , for several years including during the birth . together : television personality padma lakshmi and billionaire ted forstmann attend the shanghai symphony orchestra & new york philharmonic concert in central park in july 2010 in new york city . it later turned out the father was another man but forstmann raised the baby as if he were his own . in forstmann 's will filed at manhattan surrogate 's court , he refers to her as his ` friend ' and says that he forgives all loans he had given her . but the details of krishna 's trust fund and the money he gave her mother have not been made public after a request from his lawyers . at the time of his death forstmann was worth $ 1.8 billion -lrb- # 1.1 billion -rrb- making him the 782nd richest man in the world . sighting : theodore forstmann with princess diana at martha 's vineyard in massachusetts in august 1994 . the trust fund could run into the millions and could be used to pay for education or to just make krishna financially secure for the rest of her life . it had been reported that despite not being her father forstman had been ` carrying out the role of father since the moment krishna was delivered into his arms . ' this led to speculation he was the dad but it later turned out the real father was adam dell , a u.s. venture capitalist and brother of dell computer founder michael dell .<doc-sep>dell had dated lakshmi for two years but when they broke up she told him that she was pregnant and that forstmann was the father . mother and daughter : padma lakshmi was seen at lunch with her little girl krishna in new york in august 2010 . lakshmi encouraged her daughter to call him ` papa ' and gave the infant the middle name thea that seems to be a nod to his full name . she also publicly declared her love for forstmann by saying : ` i am lucky to have someone who unwaveringly gave me love and manly support -- and is also the person that i love . so thank you , teddy . ' dell however claimed a paternity test proved it was his baby and sued for full custody . he also demanded his name was put on the birth certificate , as it had been left off . fame : padma lakshmi , left , is seen with her ex-husband , author salman rushdie , in west hollywood , california , in march 2006 . ted forstmann is seen right with actress liz hurley in new york in december 1999 . the new york daily news reported that the lawsuit has now been resolved . arlee harris , of new york law firm kaye scholer said that providing for children who are not your own has been done before in the u.s. . but she said : ` it may be just an education trust , but it sounds like he was closest to this woman . ` there 's more to it here . ' at the time of princess diana 's death in 1997 , forstmann was supposedly one of the men she was considering as her second husband .<doc-sep>high flying : ted forstmann stands in front of a business jet in april 1997 in los angeles , california . despite being more than 20 years her senior he had a lifestyle she craved - fame , wealth and power . he was the chief executive of sports and entertainment marketing firm img which looked after models gisele and heidi klum , golfer tiger woods and tennis star roger federer . he bought , sold and turned around dozens of companies including gulfstream aerospace and dr pepper . he was also a 1980s pioneer in the use of leveraged buyouts , or deals financed at least partly with debt . although he never married forstmann also dated elizabeth taylor and was seen with a string of beautiful women . father : venture capitalist adam dell is seen in manhattan , new york , with daughter krishna in october 2010 . his death was due to complications arising from brain cancer . he left two children , everest and siya , both orphans who were both adopted from south africa and lived with him in new york . lakshmi , 41 , became famous from modelling and wrote a number of best-selling cookery books in the 1990s . she married rushdie in 2004 , but they divorced three years later .<doc-sep>-lrb- people.com -rrb- -- theodore `` teddy '' forstmann , a veteran business leader and philanthropist who was romantically linked to padma lakshmi , died sunday . he was 71 . forstmann suffered from brain cancer , his spokesman tells the new york times . although the famed billionaire never married , he dated `` top chef '' host lakshmi , 41 , over the last several years . their relationship made headlines when she gave birth to now 1-year-old daughter krishna in february 2010 , which spawned speculation over the identity of the father . -lrb- venture capitalist adam dell was later revealed as the father . -rrb- . forstmann was also briefly linked to princess diana . according to `` the diana chronicles '' by newsweek and the daily beast editor tina brown , the two were plotting to wed in the last weeks of her life .<doc-sep>-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- `` top chef '' host padma lakshmi is pregnant with her first child , her publicist confirmed to cnn on thursday . padma lakshmi will be eating for two on bravo 's `` top chef . ''<doc-sep>by . sara nathan . updated : . 01:39 est , 30 april 2013 . literary giant sir salman rushdie is romancing new york designer and socialite missy brody after escorting her to a string of parties . sir salman ,65 , has been seen with melissa ` missy ' brody at a series of posh events recently , including vanity fair 's tribeca film festival bash last week - and the brunette does seem to bear a striking resemblance to his ex-wife padma lakshmi . missy , who at 45 is 20 years salman 's junior , was previously married to businessman brian krauss and the pair shared a home in new jersey 's upscale saddle river . a spokesman for sir salman today confirmed to mailonline that the couple are dating . new love : famed scribe salman rushdie and fashion designer missy brody have ` known each for years ' , according to a friend . divorced : missy brody is believed to be divorced from businessman brian krauss . the couple are seen here in new york in 2007 . page six today reported salman and missy met through mutual friends and `` have known each other for years . '' they posed for pictures at the new york city opera spring gala on thursday , where they entered holding hands . they were also spotted at an art production fund gala to honor yoko ono . missy is the daughter of wealthy fashion merchant sheldon brody , the chairman of marcraft apparel group . lookalike : sir salman rushdie 's ex-wife padma lakshmi at the sunlight jr. ' world premiere at the tribeca film festival on april 20 , 2013 in new york city . dating : sir salman rushdie and missy brody at the tribeca film festival vanity fair party in new york on april 16 .<doc-sep>andy cohen may be on the up with the release of his latest book - but he took a short trip down last night , riding on a fireman 's pole . the tv personality , 46 , is seen taking the plunge inside the restored firehouse home of fellow host anderson cooper , where he partied alongside guests including monica lewinsky . clutching the pole as onlookers wish him well , cohen flashes a big smile before letting himself slide down to the floor below . scroll down for video . ready to slide : tv personality andy cohen flashed a smile before dropping down the fireman 's pole at anderson cooper 's house as padma lakshmi recorded . he ended up on the floor below , giving a glimpse at how fun life must be in the cooper house . after andy went , padma hitched up her dress and gave it a go , landing in anderson 's open arms . after he lands , the suited guest can be heard shouting back up ` you 've got to do it ! it 's so easy ! ' . moments after cohen went lakshmi hitched up her dress and gave it a go , sliding down to the open arms of anderson , who had by then changed into a casual gray t-shirt . the clip is a rare insight into cooper 's converted home in greenwich village , new york city . he bought the firehouse in 2010 for $ 4.3 million and gut renovated it , making into his personal home . footage uploaded to instagram by top chef host padma lakshmi shows that cooper 's home - which still reads ` fire patrol ' on the front - has retained much of its original character .

<t> teddy forstmann changed his . </t> <t> will to give the sum to krishna lakshmi , 2 . </t> <t> he had dated her mother padma but died last november at the age of 71 . </t> <t> later turned out father was another man but forstmann raised the baby . </t>

billionaire teddy forstmann gives trust fund to lover padma lakshmi 's daughter<T>

fenway sports group will underwrite the redevelopment of anfield with an interest free # 114million loan . liverpool have confirmed that work will finally begin on monday to increase the capacity of their stadium to 53,500 , with the main stand being remodelled and an extra 8,500 seats being added . the project , which has been two years in the planning , will be completed for the start of 2016-17 season . repayments to fsg -- who took control of liverpool in october 2010 after the doomed tom hicks-george gillet reign -- will be made from the extra # 20m a year revenue the extra seating will bring , over a five-and-a-half year period . liverpool football club will begin work on monday on expanding the main stand at anfield by adding 8,500 seats . from left to right , ron yeats , roger hunt , ian callaghan , phil thompson , phil neal , alan kennedy , alan hansen , kenny dalglish , ian rush , robbie fowler , jamie carragher , steven gerrard , raheem sterling and jordan rossiter attend an announcement of liverpool 's stadium expansion at anfield along with manager brendan rodgers and managing director ian ayre . the main stand will have two new tiers added to take the capacity to over 53,000 by the start of the 2016-17 season . 45,522 - anfield 's current capacity . 58,800 - anfield 's potential new capacity . 8,500 - phase one to extend the main stand . 4,500 - phase two to extend anfield road end . # 75m - cost of extension by 2016/17 season . # 260m - cost of overall regeneration in anfield . the estimated cost of the build is # 75m with # 39m going on costs . steven gerrard told liverpool 's official website : ` it 's very exciting news that we have finally got around to extending anfield . for me , it was all about staying at anfield . as much as i like new stadiums , i 'm more traditional and i like the old stadiums like the camp nou and places like this , where all the history and all the memories happen . ` there have been so many unbelievable nights and memories here , it would have been a shame to leave it all and for this to have become houses or apartments .<doc-sep>` now that they are going to extend the stadium , it 's going to become even bigger , better and noisier . hopefully there are many more fantastic memories to come . ' there are no plans to sell naming rights for anfield but the new stand could be sponsored , with liverpool having held initial talks with interested parties about a potential # 10million agreement , which would work out roughly at # 1million per season . the redevelopment of anfield has been an enormous issue for liverpool since the turn of this century , with hicks and gillett famously declaring when they bought the club from david moores in february 2007 that they would ` have a spade in the ground ' within 60 days . they had intended to build on a site on adjacent stanley park but their plans were doomed to failure , which is why this announcement is regarded by chairman tom werner and ian ayre , the club 's managing director , as being a ` momentous day ' in liverpool 's history . anfield is soon to be altered after liverpool won permission from the city council in september . liverpool 's new main stand will be made up of three tiers and will include premium seating for reds fans . 1 . 75,731 - old trafford , manchester united . 2 . 60,362 - emirates stadium , arsenal . 3 . 52,405 - st james ' park , newcastle united . 4 . 48,707 - stadium of light , sunderland . 5 . 46,708 - etihad stadium , manchester city . 6 . 45,522 - anfield , liverpool . ` it was just over two years ago that we said our preference was to stay at anfield and here we are today announcing that the expansion is going ahead , ' said werner . ` we have made more progress in the last two years than in the last decade . ' fsg had considered building a complete new ground but , having explored a number of possibilities , they have favoured pursuing a project on the lines of how they redeveloped fenway park , the home of the boston red sox baseball team . werner added : ` having experience of expanding fenway park and being through a similar and very successful project of the red sox , everyone at fsg is extremely proud and excited to be part of the expanding of anfield . ' carillion are the construction company that has been entrusted with the task of building the main stand and liverpool also have planning permission to redevelop the anfield road stand -- which would add another 4,500 seats -- in the future . but , as yet , there is no urgency to pursue that .<doc-sep>liverpool 's current anfield capacity is just over 45,000 seats - the sixth highest in the premier league . the main stand -lrb- left -rrb- at anfield will have an extra 8,500 seats added as well as corporate and hospitality facilities . the kop end will be unaffected by the expansion , as will the centenary stand , which is opposite the main stand . ` the football club for many years has been looking for a solution and although it has been a long time coming , under this ownership it has actually been a quick process , ' said ayre . ` we spent the first 18 months looking at a variety of solutions and decided staying at anfield was the best . ` it has taken two years to get where we are today where we have certainty . what we always said is we did not want to create any false dawns . finding the right economic solution in the best interests of the club . ' a significant chunk of the new seats will go to corporate clients but , at a time when liverpool supporters have been protesting about the cost of admission prices , ayre has argued it is a necessity to supplement incomes if liverpool are to keep pace with their premier league rivals . ` if you use the word `` affordability '' -- i do n't think there 's a football club in the country who could afford to spend money on a new stand without the assistance of corporate hospitality , ' said ayre . ` it pays . it will probably pay two thirds or more of the payback of this facility and that is a fact of life . ` you ca n't find economic solutions that work in big new stadiums that do n't have corporate . we will still be some way behind the corporate hospitality numbers they have at old trafford and probably around the same sort of level they do at arsenal . it feels right for the model we have created . ' video gerrard still influences games - rodgers . when asked about his favourite anfield memory , gerrard said : ' i think personally , it would have to be the olympiacos game or even the chelsea victory with the so-called `` ghost goal '' . ` from the outside , i think it would be difficult to pick one other memory because there 's been so many from so many fantastic players and so many great sides . it 's difficult to pick one . from my own point of view , it would probably be olympiacos . ' steven gerrard 's famous goal against olympiakos in december 2004 , which took liverpool through into the champions league last 16 . gerrard celebrates his 86th-minute strike at the kop end and liverpool went on to be crowned european champions in istanbul . luis garcia scores the only goal of the 2005 champions league semi-final against chelsea in an all-english tie . garcia celebrates his dubious goal as he is mobbed by john arne riise , djimi traore and captain gerrard .<doc-sep>` the club wants the return on investment as quickly as makes sense . liverpool has to be sustainable . we have formulated a model that gives a fast return of the capital expenditure over five to six years , but that will also allow the club to enjoy some benefits from the expansion even before that time . beyond the five or six years , we will of course really see more revenues on the bottom line . ' liverpool 's american owners fenway sports group , who also own us baseball team the boston red sox and successfully modernised their fenway park stadium , are effectively lending liverpool the stadium expansion money in the form of an interest-free loan , bypassing the need to meet crippling bank charges . the # 5m-a-year potential income in naming rights is an estimate floated by experts in that field . ayre says : ` the commercial department is in talks with various people . we did n't think that looking for a naming rights deal on a stadium as iconic as anfield made sense , but there are real value and benefits to be had around a naming rights deal on the new stand . there was plenty of building activity from workers on the opening day of the anfield main stand redevelopment . ` it is not just a question of how much a deal is worth , but more about which deal would allow the club and partner to enjoy the most benefit . ' not only will the club benefit enormously from the expansion , so will the wider area , with local regeneration directly creating 360 new long-term jobs according to economists . the numbers exclude construction and supply chain jobs , which , if included would see 770 jobs created . the redevelopment will also allow liverpool to host international fixtures and european finals in the future . uefa insist upon at least a 50,000-capacity stadium , corporate accommodation and a minimum standard for players and match officials ' changing rooms - which will all be passed once the first phase has been completed .<doc-sep>` if you ask steven gerrard he will say he wants to be here as long as he can . ' liverpool football club is soon to add more seats to its famous and iconic home anfield - to look like this . anfield could look like this should its potential 13,000 seats be added to bring its capacity to about 58,800 . the cost of the redevelopment has been funded internally by owners fenway sports group in the form of a loan which will be paid back over five years . ayre also expects new sponsorship opportunities to be generated by the stand with the possibility of naming rights for all or parts of the stand likely . and while crippling debt under the previous regime of tom hicks and george gillett took the club to the brink of administration , there will be no impact on squad strengthening . ` the funding has been put in place by the owners , we have n't gone outside , and it will come in as a loan and that is great news because it minimises the cost and allows us to move very quickly , ' he added . ` it is an effective way rather than going to a bank and paying escalating interest prices . ` it should n't affect squad development as we built this economic model on the basis it was important to find a solution where we could maintain our level of investment throughout the build . anfield is soon to be altered after liverpool won permission from the city council in september . rodgers looks on as mamadou sakho passes the ball during a liverpool training session on thursday . 45,522 - anfield 's current capacity . 58,800 - anfield 's potential new capacity .<doc-sep>-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- english premier league giants liverpool announced plans monday to stay at their `` spiritual home '' of anfield rather than move to a new stadium . the north-west of england club will be working with liverpool city council to regenerate the area around the historic ground , which would include new housing developments . under the proposals , anfield will be extended from its existing 45,000 capacity to a 60,000 all-seater stadium , enabling the club to better compete with other epl sides such as manchester united and arsenal . the team 's u.s. owners fenway sports group are renowned for re-developing existing old stadiums , most notably the home of their boston red sox baseball team , now named fenway park . liverpool managing director ian ayre said that the decision to stay at anfield rather than move forward with previous 10-year-old proposals for a new ground at stanley park , had been heavily influenced by the owners and the club 's 120-year history . `` i think this is the spiritual home of liverpool football club , '' he told the club 's official website . `` we 've had some of the greatest triumphs in our history here , so it makes sense if there 's a right solution that this is the place we should continue to play our football . '' criminal proceedings launched in 1989 hillsborough stadium crush . the mayor of liverpool , joe anderson , told a press conference monday that the local authority had developed a `` good , honest relationship and partnership '' with fenway sports group .<doc-sep>-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- nba star lebron james has become a minority shareholder in english soccer team liverpool after penning a representation deal with the club 's owners . james , who plays for the miami heat , has partnered his own sports marketing firm , lrmr branding & marketing , with fenway sports management -lrb- fsm -rrb- to represent him exclusively worldwide , liverpool 's official website confirmed . fsm is in the portfolio of companies owned by fenway sports group , who own the anfield club , and as part of the deal with james the 26-year-old has received a stake in the premier league outfit . according to lrmr chief executive maverick carter , the idea is to build james ' worldwide portfolio by acquiring equity in global firms . james is one of the biggest basketball stars in the united states and caused controversy when he moved from the cleveland cavaliers to the heat in july 2010 , revealing the news on a television special .

<t> construction work at anfield will begin on monday . </t> <t> liverpool plan to expand the stadium from current 45,000 capacity . </t> <t> phase one will see 8,500 seats and two tiers added to main stand . </t> <t> work will be complete in time for 2016-17 premier league season . </t>

liverpool to begin anfield expansion work on monday with owners fenway sports to provide interest free ⁇ 114million loan<T>

the story of their romance is something like a fairytale -- boy meets girl , they fall in love and live happily ever after . but forget the glass slippers and the midnight curfew , steve , 34 , and kristy davey , 34 , met when they celebrated at schoolies in 1998 and are now happily married with three kids - joel , four , joshua , three and luke , 18 months . the schoolies sweethearts came from different towns -- kristy from lismore , northeastern new south wales and steve from narrabeen in northern sydney -- and both stayed in neighbouring apartments at the surfers del ray hotel . scroll down for video . flashback : steve and kristy davey met when they both celebrated at schoolies at surfers paradise in 1998 . ` when i first spotted kristy arriving at the hotel , i thought `` this could be a fun week '' , ' mr davey told daily mail australia . ` all our friends got on really well and we had such a great time together . ' mrs davey told daily mail australia : ` it sounds corny but could i say it was love at first sight ? ' ' i was taken back by his smile when i first saw him on the balcony - i still tell him now and i see that in my youngest son luke . ' the couple tied the knot in 2009 and decided to move to brisbane to start their family . the couple tied the knot in 2009 near sydney harbour bridge and later moved to brisbane to start their family . but the week-long festivities did n't end there . the pair continued their relationship for the next 12 months . ` we exchanged numbers and decided to give the long distance a shot , ' mr davey said . ` i went to lismore and hung out with her family and friends and she would come see me in sydney -- i thought she had a really fun personality and a great sense of humour . ` i also remember when my family organised a trip to the uk and my brother even insisted on paying for my flight but i told them that i was due to see my girlfriend . ` one time we were sitting on the beach at narrabeen and kristy started crying because she knew she had to go back home . but i said : `` do n't worry , you should come and live with me '' . kristy moved to sydney and lived with steve and his parents for three years while she studied a degree in registered nursing . ` steve 's parents were gracious enough for me to come and stay - providing i had a part time job , ' mrs davey said . ` we moved out once i finished my degree and had full time work while steve continued to study and complete his combined law and science degree and worked part time . ' in october this year , the family moved to the gold coast - where their fairytale story began . the pair both stayed in neighbouring apartments at the surfers del ray hotel when their romance began . the pair lived in sydney for 10 years before they tied the knot in february 2009 and had their first son joel in february 2010 . ` we had a big wedding and we could overlook the sydney harbour bridge . we relocated to brisbane in mid-2010 and remained there for four years and had another two beautiful boys -- joshua and luke , ' mr davey said . ` we decided to move there because it would be a cheaper lifestyle and we could n't afford to buy a house in sydney -- also kristy 's family lives in lismore so it was closer to them and they could see the kids . ' but the family moved to the gold coast in october this year , which brought back the ` very fond memories ' of their schoolies experience . ` we moved again to our favourite place and the place we met and now call home , ' mrs davey said . ` on december 12th this year we will be celebrating 16 years together and i could n't think of a better place to be than back living where it all began . steve and kristy davey have three beautiful sons - joel , four , joshua , three and luke , 18 months . meet the couple who met at schoolies 16 years ago and are now married with three kids . despite schoolies grabbing national headlines this year , the couple said they will not let their children miss the experience they once shared . ` we got to see them -lsb- school leavers -rsb- down here yahooing off the balcony and having a great time - i 'm not going to take that experience away from my kids , ' mr davey said . ' i had one of the best weeks of my life and they deserve to take over the town - i think the parties now are pretty much the same when we were there . except we did n't have the digital cameras to document anyone passing out in the gutter and you could get away with it . ` who knows ? they could meet their soul mates there and an advice to schoolies - do n't break all the girls ' hearts because you 'll just break your own heart in the process - it 's corny but it 's true . mrs davey added : ` we could n't say no but i am nervous about sending the boys there when they finish high school . we were given the opportunity to go to schoolies so we ca n't wrap them in cotton wool and stop them from going , could i ? '<doc-sep>like mother , like daughter , so the saying goes and jane and kristy lowe are certainly proving it to be true . thier family , from sheffield , south yourkshire , had suffered years of heartbreak but it seems their fortunes are finally changing after both mum and daughter landed modeling contracts on the same day . the pair were both signed by dk model management last month after a spell of bad luck , which included jane , 47 , having her skull smashed to pieces when she was hit by a bus . jane lowe , 47 , was seriously injured by a bus in 2010 but is now a model and so is her daughter , kristy , 20 . kristy lowe , 20 , scooped a top modelling contract helping to end her family 's run of awful luck . since 2009 , the pair from sheffield , south yorks , also endured a close family bereavement and discovered husband and dad steve had throat cancer , causing nearly five years of misery for the family . kristy , 20 , said : ` it comes after a lot of bad luck , but we have come through it and everything has changed . ` it 's all a bit of a shock , and none of my friends can believe it . ` it just does n't happen to normal people , or so we thought . we always considered ourselves an unlucky family but we have survived and that is a great piece of luck . ' after competing in the miss south yorkshire contest , kristy , an interior design student at northumbria university , scooped the award on february 14 at the hilton hotel in sheffield , following a series of grueling rounds . then she was approached by dk model management , who offered her a modeling contract , despite having already unknowingly approached jane earlier in the evening . like mother , like daughter : jane and kirsty strike a pose together . jane , a mortgage processor , said : `` we could n't believe it when we realised we had both been asked . they had no idea we were related , i 'd just been there to support kristy . ` i 'd never imagined doing anything like that before . they were looking for more mature models , and they asked me if i was interested . ` i 've done shoots wearing office wear , casual , dressed up and gym wear , and there 's a chance kristy and i could end up doing something together . '<doc-sep>the scene is all too familiar . semi-clad teenagers tanked up on cheap booze , staggering around the streets wild-eyed and delirious , or draped over a bench , surrounded by empty alcohol bottles and fast-food cartons . but maybe not so much this year . party time ! they 're not all volunteering - these happy chappies look like they 're enjoying the fruits of indonesia . so last year ? new figures shows 2014 schoolies are turning their back on traditional locations and behaviour . holiday company student flights has announced that this year 's schoolies are looking to venture further afield , with many shunning the usual locations for more exotic destnations . the most popular locations have traditionally been the gold coast , byron bay and airlie beach . but competitive rates means they can have now enjoy a richer cultural experience overseas at a fraction of the cost . battered : workers from st johns ambulance attend to schoolies in surfers paradise , gold coast . as well as exclusive small-group holidays like sailing , bookings to bali and thailand are higher than ever . schoolies-only resorts in places like vanuatu and fiji are also up , between 40 and 50 per cent on last year . and it appears some of the estimated 60,000 school-leavers are budding philanthropists , with bookings to volunteer in places such as africa , cambodia and sri lanka up 120 per cent . the budget holiday company 's general manager , darren lloyd , says the reason the record number of schoolies are heading overseas this year is purely financial . school 's out for summer : this teenage trio were living it up at a nightclub in kuta , indonesia . he told the australian asia is seen as cheap , easy and convenient and that , ` parents are more invested and happy to pay for their school leaver to go on a group tour as their end of school present . ' on its facebook page student flight quips , ` bali may be cheap but it does n't have to be nasty . read how not to be a bogan in bali . ' schoolies.com is another popular tour operator and has been the central booking site for schoolies week for more than 26 years , arranging holidays for approximately 30,000 teens each year . play time ! are our schoolies really budding philanthropists ? new research says yes . here a young volunteer plays with a thai boy in the village of ben lion on thailand 's koh phra island . its ceo matt lloyd also claims about 80 per cent of school-leavers around australia now organise a special trip or memorable holiday for their graduation compared to around 35 per cent 20 years ago . he says students are more organised than ever and they sometimes book their trips a year or two in advance so they make sure they get exactly what and where they want . schoolies week is a three week graduation festival celebrated by year 12 school leavers all over australia and celebrations take place during the first 3 weeks following graduation in mid november . we 're going global ! bookings to volunteer in countries like africa and sri lanka are up 120 per cent . the daily mail australia revealed on thursday that queensland police , fed up with the annual carnage , are cracking down on drunk and disorderly revellers this year . as well as banning them from the gold coast they are set to slap them with fines of up to $ 8,000 in a bid to try and stamp out drunken behaviour .<doc-sep>why not take a dip after celebrations ? this boy did . stripped down to their underwear these schoolies decided to go for a swim . taking a break in the surf as more than 30,000 schoolies pile onto the strip . police have also cautioned schoolies against posting inappropriate photos on social media , saying they could come back to haunt them . authorities have said that surfers paradise remains a popular spot for school leavers to party , although some are choosing to head overseas to bali and fiji . acting chief superintendent des lacy says the main concern was people jumping from balcony to balcony on high-rise buildings . schoolies pause to take a water break during a big night . schoolies dance and pose for pictures at a beach party . sticking together : school mates take their revelry down to the beach . ` we 've already seen catastrophes occur when that happens , ' he told media this week . ` what we ask of young people ... -lrb- is -rrb- if you see that sort of behaviour please let us know . ' a 17-year-old schoolgirl from brisbane fell to her death from a surfers paradise balcony two years ago . what have these kids dropped , a woman -lrb- pictured -rrb- takes a metal detector to the sand . looking for treasure : what 's left behind could be a treasure for this lady . the sun is up and so are some of the schoolies , celebrations continue into the morning . supt lacy says his main message to those attending celebrations is to look out for one another . ` as the slogan says : ` be safe , watch your mates ' , ' he said . he also cautioned party-goers against posting inappropriate photos online as they could be viewed by potential employers . the main concern each year was excess alcohol consumption , although schoolies had been more tame over the past few years , he said . last year queensland ambulance service staff treated about 500 schoolies within designated party precincts on the gold coast . most were treated for minor injuries , such as cuts , but many were treated for alcohol intoxication and a small number were treated for illicit drug use . assistant commissioner dee taylor-dutton reminded those attending to keep hydrated , with temperatures expected to reach the high 20s .<doc-sep>authorities have warned those attending to be safe and watch out for each other . police have also cautioned schoolies against posting inappropriate photos on social media , saying they could come back to haunt them . authorities have warned those attending to be safe and watch out for each other . the kids had been on the war path from earlier in the day , as booze was stacked up in hotel rooms and balconies were awash with fuelled up teens ready for the hard-partying night ahead . authorities have said that surfers paradise remains a popular spot for school leavers to party , although some are choosing to head overseas to bali and fiji . acting chief superintendent des lacy says the main concern was people jumping from balcony to balcony on high-rise buildings . ` we 've already seen catastrophes occur when that happens , ' he told media this week . police have also cautioned schoolies against posting inappropriate photos on social media , saying they could come back to haunt them . ` what we ask of young people ... -lrb- is -rrb- if you see that sort of behaviour please let us know . ' a 17-year-old schoolgirl from brisbane fell to her death from a surfers paradise balcony two years ago . supt lacy says his main message to those attending celebrations is to look out for one another . party-goers were pictured stocking up on drink for the week of partying ahead . kids around the surfers paradise area were spotted wheeling trolleys of drink back to their accommodation . police have asked revellers to stay safe during their week of partying . ` as the slogan says : ` be safe , watch your mates ' , ' he said . he also cautioned party-goers against posting inappropriate photos online as they could be viewed by potential employers . the main concern each year was excess alcohol consumption , although schoolies had been more tame over the past few years , he says . last year queensland ambulance service staff treated about 500 schoolies within designated party precincts on the gold coast . last year queensland ambulance service staff treated about 500 schoolies within designated party precincts on the gold coast . most were treated for minor injuries , such as cuts , but many were treated for alcohol intoxication and a small number were treated for illicit drug use . assistant commissioner dee taylor-dutton reminded those attending to keep hydrated , with temperatures expected to reach the high 20s . gold coast schoolies advisory board chairman mark reaburn said up to 20,000 school-leavers will go through the gates of a designated entertainment hub at surfers paradise from 7pm . police have already arrested nine people at schoolies festivities in south australia . one person was also taken to hospital after allegedly taking ecstasy , police say . and two teens were arrested for allegedly possessing the drug for sale at the victor harbor schoolies festival on friday night . queues started to form early for the designated entertainment hub at surfers paradise . seven other people , including one non-schoolie , were arrested for behavioural offences . ` while the majority of school leavers are well behaved and are enjoying the festival , i want to warn the public to be aware if you decide to take illicit drugs , you are putting your life at risk , ' hills fleurieu police superintendent rob williams said . the news comes just weeks after the funeral of sydney teenager georgina bartter , who died of a suspected drug overdose after taking ` one and a half ' pills at harbourlife music festival earlier this month . no arrests or injuries were reported overnight on friday but authorities are bracing themselves for an eventful saturday night . police have already arrested nine people at schoolies festivities in south australia . her family believe it was due to an acute allergic reaction from the drugs . it 's believed she overdosed on the drug known as purple speaker . the tablets had a logo in the shape of a loudspeaker and resemble other ecstasy tablets manufactured in the netherlands and on the market two years ago . major events group sen-sgt ben nielsen issued a blunt warning about the party drugs after the death of 19-year-old georgina bartter , who attended music festival harbourlife in sydney over the weekend . ` it 's not the time to experiment and the tragedy that happened in sydney on the weekend highlights that , ' sen-sgt nielsen told the herald sun . ` you just do not know what this stuff is made up with -- there is no purity to it , there is no consistency to it . ' police say a type of ecstasy or mdma tablet known as a ` purple speaker ' may have been responsible for georgina bartter 's death .

<t> steve and kristy davey met at schoolies in 1998 . </t> <t> the pair continued their relationship for a year before kristy moved in . </t> <t> they got married in sydney in 2009 and then moved to brisbane in 2010 . </t> <t> they have three beautiful sons - joel , 4 , joshua , 3 , and luke , 18 months . </t> <t> the family recently moved to the gold coast - where it all started . </t> <t> the schoolies sweethearts will celebrate their 16th anniversary next friday . </t>

steve and kristy davey who met at schoolies 16 years ago are now married<T>

princes william and harry paid tribute to a childhood friend ' , who died in a car crash 12 years ago , at a carol service . both the princes joined forces to remember henry van straubenzee , a ` very special friend ' of the brothers who was killed at the age of 18 . they made a joint speech to the congregation of around 800 guests , which included chelsy davy and tara palmer tomkinson . the service for mr van straubenzee , who was in the same class at school as prince harry , was held at st luke 's and christ church in chelsea , london last night to raise money for a memorial fund set up in his name . prince harry -lrb- centre -rrb- and prince william gave a joint tribute to their childhood friend henry van straubenzee at st luke 's and christ church in chelsea on tuesday evening , referring to him as a ` very special friend ' prince william -lrb- centre -rrb- delivered a speech at the memorial service for mr van straubenzee to 800 guests . prince harry entertained the congregation as he described sharing childhood escapades during his teenage years - many of which he jokingly confessed were ` not for public consumption . ' the prince described mr van straubenzee as a ` polzeath surfing legend and ladies ' man with whom we shared so many special memories . '<doc-sep>mr van straubenzee , of hertfordshire , became friends with the princes when they were all pupils at ludgrove prep school in berkshire . he was a classmate of prince harry 's , while his older brother thomas was a friend of the duke of cambridge . the foursome were said to be inseparable as they were growing up . in recognition of his close bond with mr van straubenzee and the rest of his family , prince harry also affectionately described an ` infectious van straubenzee laugh could turn a very bad day into a good one . ' his brother , the duke of cambridge , stood opposite prince harry at the lectern and urged people to remember the teenager and his memorial fund . ` he was a friend to many people here and a very special friend to us , who we share so many happy childhood memories with , ' he said . the duke added that ` henry would be amazed ' at the success of his memorial fund , set up to help children in uganda , in giving so many people a chance at life . his brother then urged the congregation ` please sing your hearts out as henry will certainly be watching . ' mr van straubenzee is pictured in 2001 before his death near his and prince harry 's prep school a year later . ellie goulding , a favourite of the princes who sang at the duke and duchess of cambridge 's wedding , is also understood to have performed at the service .<doc-sep>it was organised by the henry van straubenzee memorial fund , which the princes became joint patrons of in 2009 . mr van straubenzee was killed in a car crash in 2002 just outside his former prep school . he had been returning to the school , where he and the driver were both working as part of their gap year , when the car he was travelling in hit a tree . he was due to travel to uganda later that year . prince harry is pictured on his way to st luke 's church in chelsea in london for the fundraising service . prince william -lrb- centre -rrb- joined his brother to make the tribute , as both were pictured outside the church . chelsy davy -lrb- left -rrb- and princess eugenie -lrb- right -rrb- were both at the carol service memorial in chelsea last night . singer ellie goulding -lrb- left -rrb- performed at the service , which tara palmer tomkinson -lrb- right -rrb- also attended .<doc-sep>the service for the henry van straubenzee memorial fund was held at st luke 's church in chelsea in london . the fundraising carol service takes place every year in memory of the teenager , and is frequently attended by both princes . the henry van straubenzee memorial fund was set up by his family after his death to raise money to help people in uganda by improving education through investing in buildings and resources . it is the only charity which the brothers are joint patrons of . when they became patrons in 2009 prince harry said : ` henry was one of my greatest friends and his death was truly shocking to many people . ` henry would be so proud of his family and what they are doing in uganda in his name . '<doc-sep>by . deborah arthurs . published : . 06:58 est , 31 august 2012 . | . updated : . 13:28 est , 31 august 2012 . the gates of kensington palace disappeared under a growing collection of notes , photographs and bouquets this morning as mourners arrived to pay tribute to princess diana on the 15th anniversary of her death . diana , who died in a car accident in a paris underpass along with her lover dodi fayed , would be 51 years old had she survived the crash in 1997 . the messages and floral tributes were a poignant reminder of the scenes at kensington palace in the days following her death , when a sea of bouquets grew rapidly outside the wrought iron gates . condolence : mourners left flowers , flags , notes and photographs on the gates of kensington palace today , 15 years after princess diana was killed in a car crash . the people 's princess : it was clear by the sheer number of messages outside the palace today that diana touched the hearts of many . tears of a clown : an eccentrically dressed mourner inspects the notes of condolence fixed to the fences outside the palace today . eventually , thousands of floral tributes stretched the entire length and breadth of the path leading up to diana 's former home . radiant : diana pictured at a charity event three months before she died . although there were echoes of that day 15 years ago , the palace , now home to the duke and duchess of cambridge when they are in london , was today a calmer and more contemplative place . there was no official ceremony planned to mark the day , and william and harry were expected to spend the day away from the public eye . as he mourns the loss of his beloved mother , the duke of cambridge is preparing for a trip to singapore where he will see for the first time an orchid named in diana 's honour . the dendrobium memoria princess diana orchid , which grows in singapore 's botanical gardens , was named in the princess 's honour in september 1997 , the month after she died . as part of the visit william and kate will have their own orchid named in their honour , which will join diana 's orchid in the vip area of the gardens . harry , who was 12 when he lost his . mother , said five years ago at an official thanksgiving service held in . her honour said that his mother 's death was ` indescribably shocking and . sad ' , and changed his life and that of his brother forever . honoured : . the dendrobium memoria princess diana orchid at the singapore botanical . gardens , named in memory of diana in september 1997 . william said the day he really felt his mother 's . loss was on his wedding day . ' i think she would have loved the day and i .<doc-sep>prince william has said an emotional goodbye to his childhood nanny , olga powell , who was at his side through both childhood and the most important days in his adult life . mrs powell , 82 , passed away at the end of last month and her funeral was held this morning for family and close friends in harlow , essex . the loving , but strict nanny , is widely credited for having a massive impact on the lives of both prince william and prince harry as they were growing up . family support : prince william arrived at the service at parndon wood cemetery accompanied by his late mother 's sisters lady jane fellowes -lrb- right , next to william -rrb- and lady sarah mccorquodale -lrb- far right -rrb- . olga powell was widely credited with helping her young charges william and harry cope with the breakdown of their parents ' marriage . prince william cancelled four high-profile engagements in the north east of england to be at today 's private service . he also represented his brother , prince harry , who was unable to attend as he is currently serving his country in afghanistan . wearing a dark blue suit and black tie he was flanked by princess diana 's two sisters , lady sarah mccorquodale , 55 , and lady jane fellowes , 53 , for the 30-minute service at parndon wood crematorium . the prince had appeared calm and relaxed as he greeted fellow mourners outside the crematorium . he stood solemnly as the three-car funeral procession made its way up the road . more than 100 mourners attended the service to pay tribute to mrs powell , who lived in broxbourne , hertfordshire . princess diana 's sisters lady jane fellowes -lrb- left facing william -rrb- and lady sarah mccorquadale -lrb- right facing william -rrb- also attended the funeral in harlow , essex .<doc-sep>by . associated press . published : . 15:23 est , 31 august 2012 . | . updated : . 08:33 est , 1 september 2012 . neil armstrong 's wife and granddaughter were joined by hundreds of mourners who gathered to pay tribute to neil armstrong , the first man on the moon , at his funeral today . he was honoured as a humble hero who saw himself as a team player and never capitalized on his celebrity . the private service at the camargo club in cincinnati was attended by fellow space pioneers , including his two crew mates on the historic apollo 11 mission , buzz edwin aldrin and michael collins . one of armstrong 's 10 grandchildren , piper van wagenen , was among the family and friends to give heartfelt readings in his memory . scroll down for video . tearful : carol armstrong , wife of neil armstrong , and piper van wagenen , one of 10 grandchildren , pay their respects to the first man on the moon . touching : piper speaks during the service , in front of hundreds of fellow mourners . a memorial service has been scheduled . for september 12 in washington , although no other details have been . released on the service or burial plans for armstrong who died on . saturday at the age of 82 . he suffered complications resulting from . cardiovascular procedure . ` you 'll . never get a hero , in my view , like neil armstrong , ' said apollo 8 . astronaut bill anders , who praised armstrong after the service for his . wisdom and humility in the way he handled becoming a global icon . ` it 's . going to be hard to top . ' ` america has truly lost a legend , ' said eugene cernan , an apollo astronaut who is the last man to have walked on the moon . family man : eric ` rick ' armstrong , son of neil armstrong gives an emotional speech at his father 's memorial service . mourning : hundreds attended a closed memorial service at a private club in suburban cincinnati . sen. rob portman , an ohio republican , eulogized armstrong `` as a reluctant hero '' and said afterward the service was a mix of emotion and humor , with armstrong 's two sons talking about him as a father and grandfather .<doc-sep>bobi knit boucle bodycon dress . visit site . tahari seamed a-line dress . visit site . the group struggled to get a taxi to the races , as the area was congested with road closures while the country 's leading political party , the anc , celebrated their 103rd birthday party at the nearby cape town stadium . nearly 100,000 people were drawn to the area to join in the celebrations . chelsy and her group eventually managed to arrange an uberblack taxi to get them to the races in style . the event , now in its 154th year , is widely regarded as the first prestigious equestrian event of the year and attracts the glossiest locals . as well as 12 races , the illustrious races offer lavish entertainment and after-parties with a strict white and blue dress code . the south african-born beauty wore a cobalt dress , in accordance with the prestigious riding event 's dress code , which mandates that attendees wear blue and white , as she joined her friends for a quick drink . earlier in the day , prince harry 's ex-girlfriend was seen lugging a suitcase in her race day outfit . the group struggled to get a taxi to the races , as the area was congested with road closures while the country 's leading political party , the anc , celebrated their 103rd birthday party nearby . chelsea was last seen out and about in the uk in december where she reunited with prince harry at a charity carol concert in chelsea . chelsy , who remains a close friend of prince harry , heard both harry and william pay heartfelt tribute to their friend henry van straubenzee , who was killed in a car crash in 2002 aged just 18 years old . since his death , the foundation set up in his memory has raised enough money to support the education of more than 26,000 children in 39 schools across uganda . chelsy and her friends attempted to hail a cab to the cape town event , which is now in its 154th year . chelsy , 29 , and her female friend wore matching short blue dresses with wedges on saturday . as well as 12 races , the illustrious event offers lavish entertainment and after-parties .

<t> prince william and harry gave a joint tribute speech in memory of friend . </t> <t> former classmate henry van straubenzee died in car crash in 2002 at 18 . </t> <t> mr van straubenzee was friends with the princes at ludgrove prep school . </t> <t> carol service held in his memory at st luke 's and christ church , chelsea . </t> <t> prince harry described him as a ` very special friend ' and a ` ladies ' man ' </t> <t> duke of cambridge said they shared ` many childhood memories ' with him . </t> <t> congregation on tuesday included princess eugenie and chelsy davy . </t>

harry and william pay tribute to ` surfing legend and ladies ' man ' who died in car crash at fundraising carol service<T>

a woman has raised hundreds of pounds for a cancer charity after growing a moustache for movember . linda cook , who describes herself as ` quite a hairy girly ' , did not pluck , wax or remove any of her facial hair for the whole of last month . the 49-year-old wanted to raise money and awareness after her husband robin , 54 , was diagnosed with prostate cancer in march . getting involved : linda cook , who describes herself as ` quite a hairy girly ' , did not pluck , wax or remove any of her facial hair for the whole of last month to raise funds for movember . linda , who helps her husband run an online soft toy business from their home in horncastle , lincs. , said : ' i wanted to do something to help the cancer charity and i thought `` why not grow a moustache ? '' ` robin was n't keen to start with but he 's got used to it , which is more than i have . it does n't feel right to poke your tongue out of your mouth and touch fuzz . ' i have tried putting lipstick on too but i look like a bad transvestite . ' robin was diagnosed with cancer after he went for a routine prostate cancer check-up earlier this year . after diagnosing it in the early stages , doctors removed the tumour in october and robin was given the all-clear .<doc-sep>movember is an annual event in which men around the world grow moustaches to raise awareness about prostate and testicular cancer and mental health issues . linda wanted to raise money and awareness after her husband 's prostate cancer diagnosis in march . telling it like it is : linda has been wearing a t-shirt to explain her facial ` fuzz ' , which is being waxed off today . linda , who has been married to robin for 28 years , added : ' i was watching tv when an advert came on with bill bailey telling men to get themselves checked for prostate cancer . ' i nagged robin to go and it came back positive . luckily , they caught it early before it had a chance to spread . ` after he was given the all-clear i was determined to raise money for the charity and when movember came along i thought to myself , `` i can do that . '' ` because i have multiple sclerosis i ca n't do sponsored walks or runs but i can grow facial hair . ` i 've always been quite a hairy girly right from a teenager . i used to bleach it and now pluck it with tweezers . it just seems quite a simple thing to do .<doc-sep>linda has multiple sclerosis so ca n't do sponsored walks or runs so instead decided to grow her facial hair . ` most of the ladies go `` gosh , you are so brave '' but i 'm not doing anything . ` normally i pluck every morning . it 's like the routine - you cleanse , tone , moisturise , brush your teeth , pull the hairs out . ' linda has been wearing a t-shirt to explain why she has facial hair . she is having her ` fuzz ' waxed off today at a local beauty salon . off it comes : linda is having the hair removed at a beauty salon today after raising hundreds of pounds . she added : ` it 's so going to hurt - i 'm like a wolf . my tweezers are coming back to being my best friend again , if they forgive me . ` back in victorian times i would be in a freak show for bearded ladies . ' husband robin added : ` i 'm looking forward to having a smooth faced linda back . i 'm overwhelmed by her courage . she is bonkers but she 's got a heart of gold . '<doc-sep>by . matt chorley , mailonline political editor . published : . 05:22 est , 7 november 2012 . | . updated : . 05:22 est , 7 november 2012 . labour mp jamie reed insisted he had not intended to be offensive with his tweets . a labour frontbencher has been forced to apologise after using twitter to make jokes about a woman 's moustache . shadow health minister jamie reed was updating his 19,000 followers about an ` obnoxious ' passenger on his train when he asked is she was ` growing that for movember ' - the cancer charity event which encourages men to grow a moustache in november . but the copeland mp was bombarded with abuse by twitter users , branding him a ` sexist clown ' .<doc-sep>by . bianca london . published : . 07:22 est , 11 november 2013 . | . updated : . 08:25 est , 11 november 2013 . all . hail movember , the month of the moustache , when men grow their finest . handlebar to raise awareness of prostate . cancer . and it 's good news for those charitable hairies , because the latest survey has revealed that a movember moustache could make you more attractive to the opposite sex . according to a new study , over a fifth of women said they would be more likely to date a guy growing a ` tache this month , with 55 per cent saying raising money for charity makes a potential date more attractive . get growing : 80 per cent of women think a movember moustache makes a man seem more attractive - and it 's johnny depp -lrb- l -rrb- and james franco -lrb- r -rrb- whose ` taches they love . 80 per cent of respondents said a moustache can make a guy look ` fun ' , ` generous ' , ` rugged ' and ` outdoorsy ' . but who exactly should the ` tache growing man channel ? the study asked women about their favourite moustachioed celebrities and was inundated with responses from fans of the rugged look . the top celebrity lip fizz included johnny depp , james franco , george clooney and freddie mercury ... as well as ned flanders from the simpsons . tashing on : women think the facial hair makes men look fun , generous , rugged and outdoorsy - and voted george clooney and freddy mercury as having good stubble . movember is an annual charity campaign which asks men to grow a moustache throughout the month of november to raise money and awareness about men 's health . it specifically funds programmes for testicular and prostate cancer . movember launched in australia in 2003 , and last year raised # 92million with 1.1 million mo bros taking part from around the world . television personality and founder of mysinglefriend , sarah beeny , who carried out the survey , said : ` movember is one of my favourite charity events . ' i encourage men to get involved every year and i 'd definitely say growing a mo makes a guy more attractive to women . it shows that he is kind-hearted , has a sense of humour and does n't take himself too seriously . ` joining the movember army supports such a fantastic cause , and could also get you a date at the same time ! any woman that says she is n't curious about being kissed by a hairy-lipped lothario has to be lying . ' for more info and to find out how to get involved , click here . gillette 's man of style and men 's health style director dan rookwood shares his top m 's this movember : . take your pick ! here are our top tips on how to achieve your perfect mo of choice . the crossbar - the great thing about this style is you can leave it for a few days and you 'll still maintain a great moustache shape . however , if you wanted to achieve a more defined look , use a moulding cream to smooth the hair down from the top of the hair to the bottom , working the cream in the same direction as the hair growth . the curler - get yourself a strong moustache wax with an admirably manly scent to ensure your mo stays in shape . work the wax into the end of the hair and twist the hair away from your face to create the thin curly shape . the one two - you need a good trimmer to achieve the intricacies of this look . try the gillette fusion proglide styler which comes with a trimmer and edging blade to give you a great looking soul patch . the sweeper - use a moustache comb to make sure you achieve the manly tendrils this look demands . the great thing about this mo style is you can get away with minimal grooming -- the manlier the better . pencil thin - this mo needs to look downy , think chris kamara . use your trimmer to thin out your mo to keep the hairs to a light lip dusting . use your trimmer to achieve an even thin trim -- i recommend a grade 3 clipper attachment . it 's important to keep the lip clear , the lip should be totally visible and the moustache hair no longer than 0.5 cm . this is also the best style for those who ca n't quite grow enough facial hair for a full on tache . -lrb- if you want achieve these looks but ca n't achieve them yourself , pop down to gillette 's pop-up barber shop on 7 earlham st , seven dials , london anytime throughout movember for a free mo shave . -rrb- . the average man has up to 900 hairs on his mo alone , and between 6,000 and 26,000 on his entire face . sleep deficiency has been known to slow down facial hair growth so make sure you get an early night this movember . men 's facial hair grows faster than women 's underarm or leg hair . did you know that dry facial hair has the strength of copper wire of the same thickness ? that is one tough mo you are sporting , old chap . gillette scientists have calculated that men will spend a total of 32.5 days in their lifetime removing facial hair . if it is any consolation you do n't have to shave your top lip for the next 30 days ! during the month of movember you can expect your mo to grow to up to 9mm-1cm in length . if you multiply that by the 900 hairs in the average moustache you have approximately 9 meters of hair in your mo alone . on average men spend 20 minutes on their appearance each morning and a total of 780 hours of their life shaving .<doc-sep>it is rapidly becoming tradition at this time of year for men to sprout moustaches as part of the increasingly popular movember charity campaign . but the latest fundraiser to let their facial hair grow wild in the name of a good cause is a 36-year-old woman . brave siobhain fletcher , 36 , who suffers from polycystic ovary syndrome and has spent years trying to hide her facial hair , has ditched her clippers for the month of november to grow a moustache and beard for charity . good cause : siobhain fletcher has spent her life trying to hide her facial hair , but has ditched the clippers to raise money for charity as part of the movember campaign . the movember campaign encourages men to quit shaving for the month of november to raise awareness and funds for men 's health - specifically prostate cancer and testicular cancer . mrs fletcher , who usually shaves every other day , is already sporting a wispy beard and the beginnings of a moustache after deciding to take part . having struggled with facial hair since puberty , the housewife was finally diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome -lrb- pcos -rrb- 12 years ago when she and her husband jim struggled to conceive .<doc-sep>movember : a neat moustache can be seen under the nose of this qantas jet as part of the appeal to raise awareness of men 's health issues . freshly painted facial hair : this virgin plane has been adorned with a full moustache and bushy beard . last year male employees of british airways raised # 80,000 for the prostate cancer charity by sprouting moustaches for movember . this time around the airline has gone one step further by adding freshly-painted facial fuzz to its fleet of aircraft . head of health services liz wilkinson said : ` we 're always delighted to support movember , it 's a charity that 's very dear to our hearts here at british airways , especially as our former ceo lord marshall suffered from the disease . ' the firm considered various styles for its planes - including the pencil , the handlebar , the horseshoe and the trucker - before finally settling on the neat connoisseur moustache . checking out the competition : players from australia 's wallabies . rugby team -lrb- l-r michael hooper , stephen moore , dave dennis and pat mccabe -rrb- inspect the moustache painted on the front of a qantas jet in sydney . dashing : british airways cabin crew member kyle patchett sports a neat ` connoisseur ' moustache to match the one on the plane .

<t> linda cook describes herself as ` quite a hairy girly ' </t> <t> she did n't pluck , wax or remove any of her facial hair in november . </t> <t> her husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer this year . </t>

horncastle woman raises thousands for charity by growing movember moustache<T>

tax shelter : take that 's gary barlow with his wife , dawn . serial tax avoiders face huge fines and could even be named and shamed . the chancellor launched a crackdown yesterday that could raise # 2.8 billion a year from those who take part in schemes designed to cut their tax bills . he outlawed a number of tax ruses commonly used by the well-off and the self-employed to disguise their true earnings . and the small print in treasury documents revealed that the government is to review whether the names of serial tax avoiders should be published as a way of shaming them and deterring others . in the past 18 months , a number of celebrities , including comedian jimmy carr and take that star gary barlow , have come under fire for using tax avoidance schemes . the threat to name and shame serial avoiders comes at a time when hm revenue and customs is being handed more powers to tackle those it believes owe the state . it already publishes a ` most wanted ' list with the names and photographs of cheats involved in vat and tax credit fraud . it has always been a principle of the tax system that a person 's affairs are kept private and publicly naming and shaming those who had not been convicted of a crime has been seen as a breach of this . however , experts said revealing the names of high-profile figures could help put off others from taking part in tax avoidance schemes . ashley hollinshead , tax partner at the accountancy firm deloitte , said : ` people like their tax affairs to remain private , so the threat to have your details made public if you use certain schemes is a major disincentive . ` some of the schemes targeted are quite mainstream , but others are more specifically about tax avoidance . ` what this government is saying is that if you 're doing something and they think it is deliberately to pay less tax , then they want to stop that . ' schemes being outlawed by the chancellor include those where business owners sell their company to another one they own as a ruse to pay less tax . he is also cracking down on hedge fund managers who hide their income from fees on some types of shares issued as a way of cutting tax , and on schemes where avoiders take loans as a way of hiding their true income . fines are also being increased for people who do not declare avoidance schemes , and there will be a clampdown on those promoting them . non-domiciled residents , or non-doms , will have to pay # 60,000 a year if they have been in the uk for 12 of the past 14 years , and # 90,000 if they have been here for 17 of the past 20 years .<doc-sep>this new rule is to combat foreign nationals living in the uk who have found a way round existing guidelines . earlier this year , a court ruled that barlow , 43 , fellow take that members howard donald , 46 , and mark owen , 42 , and their manager jonathan wild had attempted to shelter # 66million in a tax avoidance scheme . they could now face paying back # 20million to hmrc . barlow has apologised to those ` offended by the tax stories ' . banks we bailed out will face # 4bn bill to help the recovery . osborne said if the regime was allowed to continue some banks would not be paying tax for 20 years . britain 's scandal-hit banks are facing a shock # 4billion tax bill , forcing them to ` pay their fair share ' for triggering the financial crisis . the chancellor announced a tough new rules on their ability to use losses from previous years to cut tax bills on current profits . george . osborne said if the regime was allowed to continue some banks would not be paying tax for 15 to 20 years . describing this as ` totally unacceptable ' , he added : ` the banks got public support in the crisis and they should now support the public in the recovery . ' as part of the single biggest revenue-raising measure in the autumn statement , banks will only be able to offset half their profits against past losses . currently , they can use previous losses to wipe out their profit and avoid paying corporation tax . the treasury forecasts that the reform will raise # 3.5 billion over five years and said restrictions on tax relief for losses on bad loans will raise a further # 350million over the same period . mr osborne said the move will ensure ` our banks pay their fair share ' and pointed out that corporation tax receipts from the banking sector has plunged from # 7.3 billion in 2006/7 to just # 1.6 billion in 2013/14 . ashley hollinshead , tax partner at accountant deloitte , said : ` this will hit the banks hard as the wall of losses they stored up in the financial crisis will no longer mean the banks wo n't be paying tax to fund the economic recovery . ' it is thought that bailed-out lenders lloyds and royal bank of scotland , in which taxpayers still have a considerable stake , will be hardest hit . they have racked up billions of pounds in losses , which they have used to cut the amount they pay to the exchequer . lloyds has # 5billion of so-called deferred tax assets at its disposal . rbs and natwest have a total of # 2.4 billion , while barclays has # 500million . the tougher rules will not apply to new banks that incur losses in their first few years , because the government does not want to restrict challenger banks set up to take on the high street giants . the treasury admitted that uncertainty over the amount of tax the change will raise from the banks is ` very high ' , because it is difficult to predict how much profit they will make .<doc-sep>by . jason groves and becky barrow . published : . 20:17 est , 18 february 2013 . | . updated : . 20:17 est , 18 february 2013 . tax dodgers like jimmy carr should be named and shamed according to mps . tax dodgers such as jimmy carr should be routinely ` named and shamed ' by the government , mps said last night . the commons public accounts committee said public shaming was a potentially effective tool to persuade the rich and famous to pull out of schemes exploiting legal loopholes to avoid paying billions to the treasury . in a hard-hitting report , the watchdog said taxation of the wealthy was becoming a ` game of cat and mouse which hm revenue and customs was losing ' . the promoters of tax-avoidance schemes were ` running rings ' round the taxman , robbing the public purse of # 5billion a year . the report criticised hmrc for failing to crack down on the growing industry , saying only a ` tiny ' number of offenders were ever taken to court . it also said successive governments had created an over-complex tax regime that created ` opportunities for avoidance ' . it called on ministers to go public with the names of firms promoting dubious schemes -- and the wealthy people using them . last year comedian carr admitted to making a ` terrible error of judgment ' after he was criticised by david cameron for using a complex scheme to reduce his tax bill . the k2 scheme carr is said to have used enabled members to pay income tax rates as low as 1 per cent .<doc-sep>by . gerri peev . published : . 18:02 est , 15 august 2012 . | . updated : . 02:20 est , 16 august 2012 . britain 's 20 most wanted tax fugitives who have conned the exchequer out of a staggering # 765million been named and shamed in an fbi-style government campaign . hm revenue & customs has unmasked the tax cheats in a bid to help hunt them down , issuing photographs and profiles on a new website from this morning . the most wanted are all tax criminals who have absconded after being charged with a crime or during trial . wall of shame : her majesty 's revenue and customs -lrb- hmrc -rrb- most-wanted list of 20 alleged tax-dodgers . some are hiding in britain while others have fled abroad to countries including switzerland , south africa and pakistan . it is the first time the revenue has published photos of tax dodgers who are on the run in this way.ministers are unapologetic about the crack-down , saying that tax evasion and fraud has cost taxpayers around # 10 billion a year . gordon arthur , 60 , left , believed to be in the us since 2000 , suspected of . illegally importing cigarettes and alcohol and failing to pay around # 15 . million in duty . hussain asad chohan , 44 , right , believed to be in dubai . convicted in his absence and sentenced to 11 years for his part . in fraud worth around # 200 million , which included importing 2.25 tonnes of . tobacco .<doc-sep>george osborne will have to impose spending cuts ` on a colossal scale ' to meet his targets , a leading think-tank warned yesterday . the independent institute for fiscal studies said the chancellor would have to slash welfare or put up taxes by # 21billion just to keep cuts down to the same level as britain has seen in the past five years . without this , # 55billion in cuts will be needed after next may 's election if the tories win , compared with the # 35billion made since the coalition came to power in 2010 . public spending as a share of the entire economy will fall to just 35.2 per cent by 2018-19 , according to the office for budget responsibility 's forecasts of spending cuts . chancellor george osborne admitted difficult decisions lie ahead in order to get britain ` out of the red and into the black ' the respected think-tank suggested cuts on this scale would mean a ` fundamental re-imagining of the role of the state ' . it urged mr osborne to spell out before the election what the cuts would mean for public services such as transport , policing and defence . ifs director paul johnson said : ` it is surely incumbent upon anyone set on taking the size of the state to its smallest in many generations to tell us what that means . ` how will these cuts be implemented ? what will local government , the defence force , the transport system look like in this world ? spending by government departments will fall to just 12 per cent of gdp . if health , schools and foreign aid are protected , other areas will be severely squeezed . plans to grant the taxman new powers to ` name and shame ' serial tax dodgers could unfairly target the innocent , experts warned last night . tax specialists and campaigners fear the proposals allowing hm revenue & customs to publicly identify suspected serial tax avoiders will backfire . many legitimate tax schemes are set up to help burgeoning industries take off , and attract individuals keen to legally reduce their tax bill . but there are fears those who take advantage of such schemes could now be unfairly named as serial avoiders .<doc-sep>revenue chiefs are naming and shaming tax dodging small firms while multinationals avoid paying billions . nine ordinary business people , including a hairdresser and a coach operator , were listed by hmrc as part of a scheme to highlight deliberate defaulters . the idea is that the stigma of appearing on the list , to be updated every three months , will persuade those thinking of avoiding tax to pay up . name and shame : the list , published on the hm revenue and customs website today , name individuals and companies who , after investigation by the hmrc , have been discovered to fail to fully enclose what they owe . list of shame : nine ordinary business people , including a hairdresser and a coach operator , were named by hmrc today and more will get the same treatment . but mps and tax experts last night criticised the plan for targeting ordinary individuals while doing nothing to uncover tax avoidance among big companies such as starbucks , amazon and google . twitter has also been awash with angry members of the public accusing hmrc of being too frightened to target the ` big boys ' . another tweeter said that big business is just allowed to send vast sums offfshore while the tax man embarrass ` small fry ' firms . richard murphy , of tax research , said the list was ` plain , straightforward hypocrisy ' which was simply ` identifying plumbers and hairdressers when it should be naming global corporations ' . ` the people named are easy targets . there are clearly different categories of tax crime , with small businesses who put cash in hmrc 's pockets named and shamed ; but banks , wealthy lawyers and global corporations offered anonymity . ` it seems that only little people pay tax and only little people are named and shamed . ' and margaret hodge , chairman of the . commons public accounts committee , said : ` they have named and shamed a . whole lot of small and medium sized businesses . ` that is welcome because everyone should pay their tax . but i hope that they are not letting bigger fish off of the hook . ' easy targets : richard murphy , of tax research , said the list was ` straightforward hypocrisy ' which was simply ` identifying plumbers and hairdressers when it should be naming global corporations ' the . tax owed by the nine on the list amounted to less than # 1million -- far . less than the # 5billion understood to be lost every year because of . aggressive tax avoidance by big corporations . starbucks , amazon and google have all come under fire in recent months for complicated tax avoidance schemes . coffee chain starbucks had sales of # 400million in the uk last year -- but paid no corporation tax . web . firm amazon , which had sales of # 3.4 billion in 2011 , only paid . # 1.8 million while google paid just # 6million out of uk turnover of . # 395million . speaking . in bombay on monday , mr cameron likened ` aggressive ' forms of tax . avoidance by multinational companies to illegal tax evasion . ` i think there is a legitimate debate to say very aggressive forms of avoidance are not appropriate , ' he said . ` and particularly , in a country which has set a very low tax rate , it is fair to ask people to pay it . ' earlier this week mrs hodge 's committee called on hmrc to publicly list promoters of tax avoidance schemes and those who used them . the list published yesterday by hmrc includes people who have been found guilty of evading more than # 25,000 of tax . they were found during investigations . by the taxman after april 2010 . large firms on the other hand do not . evade tax ; they seek ever more complicated legal ways of avoiding paying . it . the taxman has cracked down on smaller firms including a plumber . other targets included a hairdress and coach operator -lrb- picture posed by model -rrb- . treasury minister . david gauke said : ` the publication of these names sends a clear signal . that cheating on tax is wrong and reassures people who pay their taxes -- . the vast majority -- that there are consequences for those who refuse to . tell hmrc about their full liability . ' when asked why no large corporations . were on the list , mr gauke said hmrc was taking action to close legal . loopholes , and those who prompted aggressive tax avoidance schemes were . also being exposed . the first list features nine names , including a hairdresser , the owner of a coach firm , a wine retailer and a knitwear manufacturer . they received fines ranging from a few thousand pounds to # 291,830 for wine company the trade beverage company of mobberley in cheshire . david gauke said the publication of the names showed a clear signal that cheating on tax is wrong , but margaret hodge said she hoped the big fish were not being let off the hook . under the new plan , called the . managing deliberate defaulters scheme , anyone who evades tax will also . have their financial affairs watched closely for up to five years to . make sure they do not re-offend . the crackdown was aimed at deterring . would-be tax evaders . it started with letters being sent to 900 known . tax dodgers warning them they will stay in the revenue 's sights for up . to the next five years . ordinarily , tax offenders can be fined up to 100 per cent of the tax they have not paid , plus the payment of the back taxes plus interest . offenders who have been trying to evade tax in some offshore jurisdictions now face fines of up to 200 per cent of their unpaid tax . hmrc has the option of prosecuting the worst offenders , which can lead to them being sent to jail if convicted . in order for someone to be named on the website , they must have failed to fully disclose what they owed at the outset . the taxman can only publish defaulters ' names for a year and within 12 months of the penalty becoming final . details are published only once all appeal routes have been exhausted . name . business , trade or occupation . address . default dates . tax defaulted . penalty . southport leisure plc . licensed bar and club . coronation walk , southport . 14/06/11 - 30/09/11 . # 29,111 . # 14,474 . mr joseph tyrrell . hairdresser . prescot road , liverpool . 01/10/10 - 31/12/10 . # 29,868 . # 17,248 . the trade beverage company ltd . wine trading . marrion drive mobberley cheshire . 01/04/10 and 25/02/11 and 26/09/11 . # 447,904.00 . # 291,830.87 . mr rafique maroof raja . grocer . main street , thornton , kirkcaldy . 03/12/10 - 27/06/11 . # 27,889 . # 27,889 . mr s stewart . pipework specialist . bishops court , woolton , liverpool . 06/04/10 - 05/04/11 . # 28,536.00 . # 10,986.36 . mr david alan jay . property maintenance . roseberry gardens , cranham , essex . 06/04/10 - 05/04/11 and 06/04/11 - 05/04/12 . # 39,055.00 # 31,579.55 . # 27,338.50 # 22,105.68 . gatemain contractors ltd . general building . holly road wainscot rochester . 06/04/10 - 05/04/11 and06/04/11 - 05/04/12 . # 54,687.00 # 3337.65 . # 32,538.77 # 2336.65 . menemis ltd , trading as unlimited knits . knitware manufacturer . byron industrial estate , brookfield rd , nottingham . dates between 01/04/10 and 31/03/11 . # 86,765.84 . # 86,765.84 . mr brian clifford tattersall . coach operator . pixmore avenue bolton . dates between 01/12/10 and 29/02/12 . # 87,918 . # 52,308 .

<t> osborne outlawed a number of tax ruses commonly used by the well-off and the self-employed to disguise their true earnings . </t> <t> government is to review whether the names of serial tax avoiders should be published as a way of shaming them and deterring others . </t> <t> anumber of celebrities , including comedian jimmy carr and take that star gary barlow , have come under fire for using tax avoidance schemes . </t>

now serial tax dodgers to be named and shamed<T>

marco van ginkel has paid homage to his ac milan team-mate nigel de jong by posting a ` then and now ' picture on his instagram account . the chelsea loanee has dug out a picture of himself as a youngster meeting de jong , who at that time played for ajax . and underneath , he posted a picture of the two of them playing together recently in the colours of milan . marco van ginkel posted this instagram tribute to his team-mate nigel de jong . at the top is a picture of van ginkel as a youngster meeting de jong when he was at ajax and below the pair playing together at ac milan . van ginkel , who is on loan for the season from chelsea , in action for milan against udinese on sunday . van ginkel jumps to beat udinese 's thomas heurteaux to the ball during milan 's 2-0 win at the weekend . ` first as a fan , now as my teammate @nigeldejong , ' wrote van ginkel underneath his tribute . van ginkel , 22 , has made just four appearances for chelsea since joining them from vitesse arnhem in july 2013 and moved to milan on a season-long loan on deadline day back in september . since then , the dutch midfielder has played in serie a matches against empoli and udinese . de jong , 30 , who has won 80 caps for holland , played for hamburg , manchester city , ajax and 68 times for milan since moving there in 2012 . de jong in action for milan , the side he joined from manchester city back in 2012 . de jong pictured with then holland manager louis van gaal during the world cup in brazil .<doc-sep>nine goals , two red cards and a comical goalkeeping error - who said italian football was boring ? a breathtaking match at the stadio ennio tardini saw filippo inzaghi 's ac milan continue their promising start to the serie a season by edging parma 5-4 . strikes from giacorno bonaventura and keisuke honda , a breathtaking run and finish from nigel de jong and a brace from jeremy menez - one from the spot , another a quite sublime backheel - ensured milan joined roma and juventus at the top of the table . ac milan coach filippo inzaghi -lrb- left -rrb- celebrates with his players during their thrilling 5-4 victory over parma . ac milan forward jeremy menez scores an audacious backheel against parma during his side 's 5-4 victory . jeremy menez runs off in celebration after scoring ac milan 's final goal in a 5-4 victory over parma in serie a . nigel de jong finishes a spectacular run from the halfway-line by scoring a goal for ac milan against parma . ac milan midfielder nigel de jong scores a spectacular solo goal for ac milan against parma during a 5-4 win . nigel de jong -lrb- centre -rrb- celebrates with his ac milan team-mates after scoring a brilliant goal against parma . parma : mirante , lucarelli , felipe , de ceglie , ristovski , acquah , lodi , jorquera -lrb- coda 73 -rrb- , cassano , belfoldil -lrb- bidaoui 79 -rrb- , ghezzal -lrb- palladino 65 -rrb- . subs not used : iacobucci , cordaz , mendes , rispoli , costa , gobbi , mauri , gallopa , lucas . goals : cassano 27 , felipe 51 , lucarelli 73 , de sciglio o.g. 89 . booked : lucarelli , felipe , de cegile , acquah . sent off : felipe . ac milan : lopez , bonera , alex -lrb- rami 62 -rrb- , de sciglio , abate , de jong , bonaventura , poli , muntari , honda -lrb- zapata 62 -rrb- , menez -lrb- niang -rrb- . subs not used : abbiati , agazzi , armero , albertazzi , van ginkel , essien , saponara , pazzini .<doc-sep>video scroll down for marco van ginkel : happy to follow dutch greats in joining ac milan . settling in : chelsea midfielder marco van ginkel completes his medical ahead of joining ac milan on loan . limited opportunities : van ginkel , pictured in action against hull last season , has barely played for chelsea . new boy : van ginkel joins chelsea team-mate fernando torres -lrb- centre -rrb- on loan at the serie a side .<doc-sep>chelsea midfielder marco van ginkel has changed his mind and agreed to join ac milan on loan . the young holland midfielder had told the italians he wanted to stay at stamford bridge and fight for his place . but with his chances looking limited he has decided milan would be the next best step for his career . on his way : chelsea midfielder marco van ginkel has changed his mind and agreed to join ac milan on loan . chelsea were always receptive to allowing dutch midfielder van ginkel out on loan as he needs games following his cruciate ligament injury last year . milan were poised to complete a second signing from chelsea late on monday , confirming that midfielder marco van ginkel had arrived in the city . ` dutch midfielder marco van ginkel arrived at the milan-linate airport at 22.40 local time , ' the club said on their website . no details about his move were given , but it is expected the 21-year-old will join on a season-long loan . watching brief : fernando torres was at milan 's game against lazio after completing a move to italy .<doc-sep>chelsea midfielder marco van ginkel suffered yet another injury setback during his first appearance since joining ac milan on a season-long loan deal . the dutch midfielder , who was forced into missing a large proportion of the 2013/14 season and the 2014 world cup after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament last september , limped out of his new side 's encounter against empoli in the 31st minute . van ginkel will undergo medical testing on wednesday in order for ac milan to determine the extent of his ankle injury . marco van ginkel injured his ankle during his debut display for italian giants ac milan . dutch midfielder van ginkel will be assessed by ac milan 's club doctors on wednesday . blues starlet van ginkel sustained a serious injury this time last year while playing against swindon town . news of yet another injury will come as a major blow to the 21-year-old . the former vitesse arnhem starlet made just four appearances for parent side chelsea before being shipped out on loan to italy . jose mourinho forked out # 8million to make van ginkel his second summer signing after sealing a return to stamford bridge in july 2013 .

<t> picture shows van ginkel as a youngster meeting then ajax player de jong . </t> <t> underneath is a recent picture of the pair playing together for milan . </t> <t> van ginkel is with the serie a giants on a one-year loan from chelsea . </t>

marco van ginkel in then and now pic with ac milan teammate nigel de jong on instagram<T>

a republican congressman has sparked outrage by claiming eric garner would not have died after an nypd cop put him in a chokehold if he had n't been in poor health . peter king said on wednesday that mr garner 's asthma , heart condition and obesity were the reasons he died on staten island on july 17 . the new york representative 's inflammatory remarks came as new york city erupted in protests on wednesday after a grand jury decision not to indict officer daniel pantaleo , 29 , who grabbed mr garner and put him in a chokehold . scroll down for video . peter king said on wednesday that mr garner 's asthma , heart condition and 350lb weight contributed to his death on staten island on july 17 . the republican congressman made his remarks during an interview with wolf blitzer -lrb- left -rrb- on cnn on wednesday following the news that there would be no indictment of police officers in the death of eric garner . king told cnn on wednesday : ` if he -lsb- garner -rsb- had not had asthma , and a heart condition and was so obese , almost definitely he would not have died from this . ' the politician said the cops had ` no reason ' to know that mr garner , 43 , was in danger - despite the fact the father-of-six can be heard repeatedly saying he ca n't breathe on the videotaped attack . king added : ` the fact is if you ca n't breathe , you ca n't talk . if you 've ever seen anyone resisting arrest , i 've seen it , and it 's been white guys , and they 're always saying , '' you 're breaking my arm , you 're choking me , you 're doing this '' - police hear this all the time . ' the politician also told cnn that the attack was not racially-motivated and a 350lb white guy ` would have been treated the same ' . king tweeted his support for the grand jury decision over the death for mr garner on wednesday and offered condolences to the late father-of-six . throughout his physical distress eric garner was kept in handcuffs seen in this screen grab -lrb- left -rrb- from cellphone video shot at the scene on july 17 . the representative also tweeted his support for the decision on wednesday , posting : ` thanks to si grand jury for doing justice & not yielding to outside pressure . decision must be respected . compassion for the garner family . ' responses to mr king 's remarks showed the depth of public anger over the grand jury decision . @pridgen responded : ` if you only had a brain peter king . you are a disgrace to your public office . ' congressman king said mr garner would not have died if it was n't for his size and health concerns . tucker scott atkins posted in response : ` you 're a complete joke . ' sharonm tweeted : ' @reppeteking seriously ? not even a misdemeanor charge of strangulation ? what a travesty . '<doc-sep>however commenters on a popular police blog joined king on thursday by supporting the grand jury decision and attacked outraged protesters , new york mayor bill de blasio , president obama , attorney general eric holder and the media . one post from von1 , on the policeone website , read : ` have you heard the mayor of ny press release . wow ! 35,000 cops just got b **** slapped . ' esu5 wrote : ` every now and then we win one . horrible situation , man lost his life , but like in the ferguson case he controlled his own destiny . ' office1149 posted : ` if you can shout '' i ca n't breath '' -lsb- sic -rsb- you can probably breath -lsb- sic -rsb- ! ' the new york city ruled mr garner 's death a homicide in august because of the compression to his neck and chest and the way he was held on the ground . the examiner also said that mr garner 's health problems contributed to his death . the grand jury decision on eric garner 's death came nine days after the ferguson grand jury declined to indict officer darren wilson over the fatal shooting of unarmed black teenager michael brown . the decision by the new york grand jury panel on wednesday means that a majority of them did not think there was probable cause a crime was committed by pantaleo , who was the only nypd officer facing indictment . two other officers at the scene were offered immunity if they testified before the grand jury . new york city mayor bill de blasio canceled his first scheduled appearance as mayor at the rockefeller center tree lighting on wednesday and addressed the city instead . his office issued a statement calling garner 's death a ` tragedy ' and a ` deeply emotional day -- for the garner family , and all new yorkers ' . fearing a repeat of the riots witnessed in ferguson , de blasio repeated the city 's commitment to non-violent protests . ` today 's outcome is one that many in our city did not want . yet new york city owns a proud and powerful tradition of expressing ourselves through non-violent protest , ' the mayor said . cellphone footage from garner 's arrest , for allegedly selling untaxed , loose cigarettes , showed pantaleo grappling with the larger man , ultimately placing his arms around his neck in a banned chokehold manoeuvre . on the ground , garner was clearly heard pleading , ' i ca n't breathe , i ca n't breathe ' as officers handcuffed him . he lost consciousness at the scene and was pronounced dead later that day at hospital . a group of protesters rallying against a grand jury 's decision not to indict the police officer involved in the death of eric garner occupies the eastbound traffic lanes of the brooklyn bridge in the early morning hours of thursday .<doc-sep>while many lawmakers have been denouncing the staten island grand jury decision not to indict white police officer daniel pantaleo in the july chokehold death of an unarmed black man , eric garner , rep. peter king , r-new york , has been taking a different approach . on wednesday , king tweeted his gratitude to the jury for `` doing justice '' in their handling of the case . `` thanks to si grand jury for doing justice & not yielding to outside pressure , '' king tweeted . `` decision must be respected . compassion for the garner family . '' later , he told wolf blitzer on cnn 's `` the situation room '' that he feels `` strongly '' the police officer should not have been indicted , arguing that there is no way he could have known that garner 's health conditions would affect his ability to survive the chokehold .<doc-sep>-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- as the streets of new york and other cities filled with people protesting the non-indictment in the choking death of eric garner , defenders of the police generally fixated on garner 's health . because garner was obese , diabetic , asthmatic , suffered from sleep apnea , and had a heart condition , goes the argument , he was somehow to blame for his own death . representative peter king , r-new york , for example , went on cnn to thank the grand jury for not indicting officer daniel panteleo . `` you had a 350-pound person who was resisting arrest . the police were trying to bring him down as quickly as possible , '' king said . `` if he had not had asthma and a heart condition and was so obese , almost definitely he would not have died . '' king 's comments have been echoed elsewhere , including by many law enforcement commentators on the site , policeone.com . their comments repeatedly invoke garner 's health , saying things such as , `` this guy would have died going up a flight of stairs , '' `` he died because of his preexisting medical conditions , '' and `` his family should sue papa johns , dominos , pizza hut , burger king , mcdonalds . '' what we are seeing in the death of eric garner and the reaction to the initial exoneration of his killer , is the intersection of racism , fat-hatred -lrb- as discussed by melissa mcewan -rrb- , and the failure of law enforcement to accommodate disability . garner 's case is not the first to suffer from these deadly intersections -- the language we 've heard echoes numerous other cases in which police and their defenders blame disability for the results of police violence . sadly , it also wo n't be the last , unless we stop letting people use one type of discrimination to defend against another . when ethan saylor , a man with down syndrome , was allegedly killed by asphyxiation by `` off-duty deputies moonlighting as security guards , '' saylor 's disability and weight ended up being blamed . their sheriff reportedly said that saylor died because of a `` medical emergency . '' the coroner likewise blamed down syndrome and size for the death , and the grand jury did n't indict . as with garner , there is some truth to the focus on health , but none of that would have mattered if law enforcement had n't applied pressure to the throat .<doc-sep>-lrb- cnn -rrb- sen. rand paul on monday invoked the controversial deaths of eric garner and michael brown last year in a new opinion piece marking martin luther king , jr. . in an op-ed for time the kentucky republican , who 's made racial politics a centerpiece in his pre-presidential campaign , referenced a 1967 speech by king on the `` two starkly different american experiences '' between blacks and whites . citing king 's rhetoric , paul added that `` the uneasy coexistence of the two americas is brought to bear by the deaths of eric garner and michael brown . '' paul said that his trips last year to urban areas like detroit , atlanta and chicago , as well as to ferguson , missouri , have highlighted what he often calls `` an undercurrent of unease , '' referring to racial tension that saw renewed attention last year after brown and garner were killed by white police officers . fact-checking rand paul 's disability claims . traveling to places with nontraditional gop voters has been part of paul 's strategy to brand himself as a republican willing to expand the party 's appeal . he 's been aggressive in working with democrats to push criminal justice reform and calling for demilitarization of police forces . `` we need to notice and be aware of the injustices embedded in our criminal system , '' he said in the op-ed , though noting that he believes `` most police are conscientious and want only to provide safety for us . ''<doc-sep>rep. peter king thanks staten island grand jury for ` doing justice ' the president also said that unlike the recent tragedy in ferguson , missouri , video evidence of the police 's confrontation with garner exists . the new york delegation also spoke out today about taking action in light of the non-guilty verdict , with new york sen. chuck schumer calling for the justice department to launch a federal investigation into eric garner 's death `` as soon as possible . ''

<t> rep. peter king said mr garner 's asthma , heart condition and 350lb weight were why he died on staten island on july 17 . </t> <t> grand jury decided not to indict the officer , 29-year-old daniel pantaleo , who put mr garner in a chokehold . </t> <t> king said cops had ` no reason ' to know mr garner was in danger - despite the father-of-six repeatedly saying he ca n't breathe on videotaped attack . </t>

republican peter king claims eric garner 's health contributed to his death<T>

three people have been killed after a suspected al shabaab suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden vehicle into a un convoy near mogadishu 's airport this morning . the attack also wounded seven people , a police spokesman said , although he did not say whether the dead and wounded were part of the un convoy or were passers-by . the militant group al shabaab frequently carries out suicide blasts and gun attacks in the somali capital . the group has also claimed two deadly attacks against kenyan civilians near the kenya-somali border over the last two weeks . scroll down for video . blast : the suspected al shabaab attack left three dead and wounded seven others , a police spokesman said . he did not say whether the dead and wounded were part of the un convoy or were passers-by . smoke : rescue workers and firefighters run towards the site of this morning 's car bomb blast in mogadishu . militants : al shabaab frequently carries out suicide blasts and gun attacks in the somali capital . the suspected al shabaab-linked suicide bomber rammed his car into a un convoy near mogadishu 's airport . yusuf haji , a resident in the area where this morning 's suicide car bombing took place , said soldiers fired at pedestrians after the blast . mogadishu airport has a tight security cordon and blast-proof walls , and is used as a base for u.n. operations in somalia . the airport area is also the home to the british and italian embassies . al shabaab has promised to step up attacks after african union and somali troops launched an offensive this year that has driven the group from major strongholds , including its last major coastal base of barawe in october . yesterday al-shabaab rebels murdered at least 36 kenyan quarry workers near the country 's northern border with somalia . the gunmen crossed over the border into kenya 's mandera county and divided the muslim and non-muslim workers into two groups before opening fire .<doc-sep>kenyan police chief david kimaiyo was later removed from his post , along with the kenyan interior minister . flames : mogadishu airport has a tight security cordon and blast-proof walls , and is used as a base for u.n. operations in somalia . the airport area is also the home to the british and italian embassies . attack : yusuf haji , a resident in the area where this morning 's suicide car bombing took place , said soldiers fired at pedestrians after the blast . al shabaab has also claimed two deadly attacks against kenyan civilians over the last two weeks . police sources said the workers were ambushed as they slept in the camp at the korome quarry . the non-muslim workers were singled-out and killed . eyewitnesses claimed that 32 of the victims had been shot while the final four had been decapitated . mandera county governor ali roba said : ` it is sad that we have another 36 people who were attacked and killed late last night in the same manner it happened on a bus recently . it happened at a quarry about 10 miles from mandera town . ' some 28 people were killed in the area last month when al . shabaab militants hijacked a nairobi-bound bus , causing . widespread anger . kenya has suffered a string of gun and grenade . attacks since it sent troops into somalia to fight al shabaab in . late 2011 .<doc-sep>mogadishu , somalia -lrb- cnn -rrb- a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into an army convoy sunday in the heart of mogadishu , somalia , killing four civilians and three soldiers in addition to himself , police said . the al qaeda-linked islamist militant group al-shabaab claimed responsibility through its spokesman sheikh ali dheere .<doc-sep>mogadishu , somalia -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- a suicide bomber drove a car packed with explosives into a convoy carrying a qatari delegation in mogadishu sunday , killing at least eight people and wounding seven , authorities and witnesses said . farah hassan , who witnessed the aftermath of the attack , said those killed were all bystanders at the busy intersection in somalia 's capital . earlier reports about the attack said somalia 's interior minister was traveling in the convoy , but the minister 's office said he was not there . somali prime minister spokesman ahmed adan and district commissioner abdi warsame said no one in the convoy was hurt in the attack . the radical islamist group al-shabaab claimed responsibility for the bombing , and said six soldiers were killed and nine wounded . `` the mujahideen have today carried out a martyrdom operation in mogadishu , targeting somali interior minister convoy , '' the militant group posted on a pro-al-shabaab website .<doc-sep>in addition to the 14 dead , a child and three women were injured . nangarhar and its capital , jalalabad , have been racked by a series of bombings and suicide attacks over the last week . blast : the attack appeared to be timed with eid ul-fitr , when many afghans visit ancestors ' graves . elsewhere , three afghan bodyguards for the helmand province police chief , mohammad hakim angaar , were killed on wednesday in a suicide bombing . in june , a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden car into the former helmand police chief 's convoy , wounding three . western forces have been desperately trying to improve the security situation before they pull out of afghanistan next year . however , continued attacks by the taliban and incidents of afghan soldiers turning against their nato handlers have put that deadline in question .<doc-sep>by . oliver pickup . updated : . 06:00 est , 27 august 2011 . at least 18 people were killed yesterday in a car suicide bombing at the united nations office in the nigerian capital abuja . a car laden with explosives rammed through two gates before slamming into the concrete building as it teemed with hundreds of staff . no group claimed immediate responsibility , although africa 's most populous nation faces a growing threat of homegrown terrorism . scroll down for a video report . the bomb has killed at least 16 people , according to the nigerian red cross . the suspected suicide attack managed to topple one wing of the building . militants from a radical muslim sect have previously carried out attacks in the capital , though never on a foreign target . unrest in the country 's oil-rich niger delta in the south has also spawned a violent militant group . witnesses described a saloon car ramming through gates at the un compound as guards tried to stop it hitting the main building . the suicide bomber crashed the car into a reception area and detonated the explosives , inflictingthe most damage possible , a spokesman for the nigerian national emergency management agency said . an injured man is carried down a ladder on a stretcher by firefighters . a wounded person is shown being attended to by a medic before being taken to the hospital . ' i saw scattered bodies , ' said michael ofilaje , a unicef worker at the building . ` many people are dead . ' he said it felt like ` the blast came from the basement and shook the building ' . the building houses about 400 employees of the un in nigeria , including the majority of its offices . a local un spokesman declined to comment . alessandra vellucci , a spokeswoman for the un office in geneva , said the global body 's offices in abuja had been bombed . ambulances and rescue workers gather after the blast , which is thought to have been cause by a suicide bomber . survivors and emergency services workers are seen after a bomb blast that ripped through the united nations offices in the nigerian capital , abuja -lrb- left -rrb- and witnesses to the horrific bomb blast hug each other -lrb- right -rrb- . crowds of people gather outside the the national hospital in abuja , nigeria , following the large explosion at the un building . un officials said the the attack was a suspected bombing . the building , in the same neighbourhood as the u.s. embassy and other diplomatic posts in abuja , had a huge hole punched in it . local police spokesman jimoh moshood confirmed the blast , but said police were still investigating the cause . reuben abati , a spokesman for president goodluck jonathan , said the presidency would later issue a statement on the attack . no one immediately claimed responsibility for the blast , but oil-rich nigeria faces terrorism threats on multiple fronts . last year , a militant group from the country 's crude-producing niger delta blew up car bombs in the capital during nigeria 's 50th independence anniversary ceremony , killing at least 12 . nigeria , a nation of 150 million , is split between a largely christian south and muslim north . in recent months , the country has faced an increasing threat from a radical muslim sect called boko haram , which wants to implement a strict version of shariah law in the nation . the sect has carried out assassinations and bombings , including the june car bombing of the national headquarters of nigeria 's federal police that killed at least two people . earlier this month , the commander for u.s. military operations in africa said boko haram may be trying to link with two al qaeda-linked groups in other african countries to mount joint attacks in nigeria . during a visit to nigeria earlier this month general carter ham said that ` multiple sources ' indicate boko haram made contacts with al qaeda in the islamic maghreb , which operates in northwest africa , and with al-shabab in somalia . ' i think it would be the most dangerous thing to happen not only to the africans , but to us as well , ' mr carter said . boko haram - which in the hausa language . spoken in northern nigeria means ` western education is sinful ' - is . loosely modelled on the taliban movement in afghanistan . boko haram became active in around 2003 and is concentrated mainly in the northern nigerian states of yobe , kano , bauchi , borno and kaduna . the group considers all who do not follow its strict ideology as infidels , whether they are christian or muslim . it demands the adoption of islamic law , sharia , in all of nigeria . boko haram followers have prayed in separate mosques in cities including maiduguri , kano and sokoto , and wear long beards and red or black headscarves . in early july 2010 , abubakar shekau , a . former deputy leader of the sect who was thought to have been killed by . police in 2009 , appeared in a video and claimed leadership of the group . he said he was ready to launch attacks on western influences in . nigeria . rights groups say more than 250 people have been killed by boko haram since july 2010 . in july 2009 , boko haram staged attacks in the northeastern city of bauchi after the arrest of some of its members , and clashed with police and the army in the northern city of maiduguri . some 800 people were killed in five days of fighting in the two cities . in december 2010 the group said it was behind bombings in central nigeria and attacks on churches in the northeast that led to the deaths of at least 86 people . in june 2011 , boko haram claimed responsibility when a suicide bomber detonated a bomb that tore through a car park outside nigeria 's police headquarters in abuja . it was nigeria 's first suicide bomb , said police . on june 26 around 25 people were killed when several bombs exploded in the dala ward of maiduguri after suspected boko haram members threw bombs at a drinking spot . on august 25 boko haram members attacked gombi police station in the northeast , killing four policemen and one soldier before driving to the first bank and union bank where they killed seven staff and carried off an unspecified amount of money .

<t> suspected al shabaab suicide bomber rammed vehicle into un convoy . </t> <t> blast killed three people and left a further seven with serious injuries . </t> <t> police spokesman refused to say whether those killed were un workers . </t> <t> attack comes day after al-shabaab murdered 36 kenyan quarry workers . </t>

suicide bomber leaves at least three dead after ramming explosive-laden car into un convoy as it passed through somali capital<T>

tottenham boss mauricio pochettino has been given the go-ahead to start an overhaul of his squad next month . five months into the new season , pochettino remains unconvinced by a number of the players he inherited when he arrived from southampton in the summer . jay rodriguez starred for southampton under mauricio pochettino but has n't played this season due to injury . hector moreno -lrb- left , challenging cristiano ronaldo -rrb- worked under pochettino at espanyol . sportsmail understands the club are preparing for one of the busiest january transfer windows in their history with pochettino and chairman daniel levy determined to take serious steps to revamp the squad next month . spurs ' run of three wins in a row came to an end on wednesday in a 3-0 defeat at chelsea .<doc-sep>despite the result , spurs are showing signs they are starting to come round to pochettino 's high-pressing tactics -- even though , sportsmail understands , certain players have privately questioned his decision to axe roberto soldado for the stamford bridge encounter given that the striker 's re-introduction to the starting xi had coincided with three victories . pochettino and his backroom team have been busy using their contacts in spain to identify potential targets in january . aaron lennon and emmanuel adebayor -lrb- right -rrb- could be sold in the january transfer window . paulinho , in action against chelsea on wednesday night , has fallen out of favour under pochettino . jan vertonghen could also be sold in january as pochettino considers a clearout of his tottenham squad .<doc-sep>espanyol defender hector moreno , who the argentine manager worked with before , is a player firmly on pochettino 's radar even though he is recovering from a broken leg . barcelona youngsters sergi samper and adama traore are also being watched . tottenham will also bid to sign southampton forward jay rodriguez . however , there will be players on their way out too with the club willing to listen to offers for paulinho , vlad chiriches , aaron lennon and andros townsend next month . the futures of mousa dembele , emmanuel adebayor and jan vertonghen also remain uncertain . video pochettino rues early missed chances .<doc-sep>southampton want to offer jay rodriguez a new contract in an attempt to keep him from tottenham 's clutches . the england striker is a target for mauricio pochettino when the transfer window reopens in january . rodriguez 's current deal expires at the end of the 2015/16 season , but the saints - despite the fact he has n't played since april due to a serious knee injury - want to extend his stay at st mary 's . jay rodriguez is set to be offered a new contract as mauricio pochettino targets the striker for tottenham . rodriguez has n't played since april due to a serious knee injury but saints want to extend his deal . pochettino has made the former burnley man one of his priority signings in the new year . meanwhile , the former southampton boss is set to return to another past club , espanyol , for defender hector moreno . the central-defender , who has 57 caps for mexico , worked under pochettino at espanyol during the manager 's reign at the spanish club . mauricio pochettino is keen to bolster his attack and make the england striker a priority signing . pochettino is also looking at bringing defender hector moreno , of his former club espanyol , to spurs . pochettino originally signed moreno for espanyol from az alkmaar in 2011 . manchester united were linked with a move for the defender in the summer , but a broken leg suffered at the world cup saw louis van gaal end his interest . but moreno 's imminent return to fitness has put pochettino on red-alert .<doc-sep>by . david kent . if belgium 's training session on thursday was anything to go by , they are heading to brazil with full intensity this summer . but it is arguable that marc wilmots ' side were a little too aggressive , with jan vertonghen and mousa dembele hobbling off the pitch in stockholm . the premier league pair were pictured battling for the ball , with both needing an ice pack on their ankles afterwards . agressive : mousa dembele and jan vertonghen are downed during a belgium training session in stockholm . worry : tottenham defender vertonghen was forced to hobble off with an ankle injury .<doc-sep>tottenham 's belgian duo jan vertonghen and mousa dembele have urged world cup referees to give greater protection to team-mate eden hazard . playmaker hazard was given a torrid time by algeria 's defenders before setting up the red devils ' winner in last week 's come-from-behind 2-1 win . belgium 's golden generation will qualify for the last 16 with victory over fabio capello 's russia in rio on sunday , with felix brych of germany to officiate , and dembele said : ` everybody knows eden is an unbelievable talent and we also know he is going to get kicked . i hope the referees protect him a bit . ' target : eden hazard was on the receiving end of some meaty challenges against nigeria . scare : belgium 's eden hazard had a scan on toe injury and missed training on wednesday . fierce opponents when competing against each other at club level , belgium 's spate of premier league superstars are learning to gel as a team under skipper vincent kompany . vertonghen says hazard could be the man to take them far in the tournament -- provided the chelsea midfielder , who plays on the left for his country , is given the chance to display his mercurial talent . ` eden is the kind of player who is going to get kicked and , if i was a right-back , i think maybe i would do the same , ' admitted vertonghen . ` he is a player who can be very dangerous . ' the spurs defender , who gave away the penalty that handed algeria the lead last week , is adamant his country can cope with growing expectations back home . ` there is a lot of pressure on us and it was difficult to play against algeria who were very defensive , ' said vertonghen . ` we have a lot of experience in the champions league , europa league , the premier league and other top leagues but the world cup is a bit different . ' marouane fellaini will again lead the line after rescuing belgium with a 70th-minute equaliser against algeria . all week long , his teammates have been singing the praises of the # 27.5 million manchester united midfielder who had such a disappointing first season at old trafford . protection : mousa dembele and jan vertonghen want to see eden hazard protected by referees . mucking about : marouane fellaini playing with a sprinkler during a training session . heading for a win : marouanne fellaini climbs to score for belgium as pull level against algeria on tuesday . ` it is a big confidence boost for marouane of course . he is training so well , we know he is hungry , ' said dembele . ` you do n't know what happens over there at united . we all know he is a very good player . ' dembele and vertonghen ca n't wait to start work under new tottenham boss mauricio pochettino following the sacking of tim sherwood . vertonghen is understood to have fallen out with sherwood and is targeting a top-four finish next season under the new manager . ` i have spoken to the new manager , i think he has been in touch with a lot of the players , ' said vertonghen , who despite speculation may now stay at white hart lane . ` it was good to speak to him but he has left me to focus on the world cup now . ` we have all been very impressed by southampton in the last year or two , impressed with the style they play and with their manager , so i think we made a good move to get him to tottenham . ' commiserations : vincent kompany was saddened to see england bow out of the competition so quickly . belgium skipper kompany , who led manchester city to premier league glory last term , said he was sad to see england exit the world cup at the first hurdle . ` the -lsb- english -rsb- players that i have as friends and that i have a lot of respect for meant i wanted them to have a good competition and i 'm very saddened as much as the english fans about the exit of england , ' he said .<doc-sep>tottenham are showing an interest in mexico centre-back hector moreno . the 26-year-old plays for espanyol , the former club of mauricio pochettino , and the tottenham coach knows the stylish centre-back well having brought him to spain from mexico . everton , southampton and swansea have also shown an interest in recent months with the spanish side looking for # 7million . most wanted : mexico 's hector moreno has attracted interest from tottenham , everton and swansea .

<t> pochettino set for one of the busiest transfer windows in club 's history . </t> <t> the tottenham boss is unconvinced by a number of players he inherited . </t> <t> moreno , rodriguez , sergi samper and adama traore are being monitored . </t> <t> paulinho , vlad chiriches , aaron lennon , andros townsend , emmanuel adebayor , mousa dembele and vertonghen could leave in revamp . </t>

hector moreno and jay rodriguez on tottenham wishlist with jan vertonghen heading for exit<T>

a connecticut man was charged with murder after police say he stabbed his one-year-old niece in the stomach while babysitting the little girl . authorities responded to park street in bristol shortly before 7.30 pm monday and encountered a neighbor running toward them carrying a child with a deep gash to her stomach inflicted with a knife . officers performed cpr on the girl , who was then rushed to bristol hospital before being airlifted to the connecticut children 's medical center in hartford . despite the doctors ' efforts , the toddler was pronounced dead a short time later . scroll down for video . caretaker : arthur hapgood , 36 , has been charge with murder for allegedly stabbing to death his one-year-old niece while looking after her . first appearance : hapgood looks on during his arraignment in bristol superior court tuesday morning . police say the victim was one-year-old zaniyah calloway . an 11-year-old child also was in the home but was n't injured . speaking to nbc new york , neighbors described a chaotic scene outside the house where the stabbing took place , with screams coming from the residence and people running frantically and calling for help . as officers approached the crime scene in the 200 block of park street , they found the suspect , 36-year-old arthur hapgood , standing on the porch naked . hapgood , of waterbury , was taken to bristol hospital to be treated for self-inflicted non-life-threatening injuries . chaotic scene : police responded monday night to park street in bristol , connecticut , after getting a 911 call about a wounded toddler . disturbing scene : hapgood was found naked on the porch of this house suffering from a self-inflicted wound . the victim 's uncle was later taken to the bristol police department for processing . he is being held on $ 1.5 million bail on charges including murder , reckless endangerment and risk of injury to a child . the motive for the fatal slashing is not clear , according to investigators . according to records obtained by the station wfsb , hapgood has had run-ins with the law in the past in connection to felony drug charges , which have landed him in prison .<doc-sep>a 15-year-old girl who shot dead her brother , 16 , suffered years of abuse , including being locked in a room for weeks at a time with only a blanket and a bucket to use the bathroom , according to police . in documents seen by daily mail online , the girl had been sexually abused for years by an uncle . in 2011 , the brother and sister were discovered having sex by their mother . the shooting happened on monday at a small , white house off a dirt road in rural north florida while the children 's parents were away for work . the father , a truck driver , and his wife , who often goes with him , left the 16-year-old boy to watch over the 15-year-old , her 11-year-old sister and their three-year-old sister , police said . the parents left on sunday and were due back on tuesday . scroll down for video . a 15-year-old girl -lrb- left -rrb- and her 11-year-old sister -lrb- right -rrb- are facing murder charges after the eldest girl fatally shot her 16-year-old brother at their florida home . the 15-year-old had been allegedly caught by the mother having sex with the brother in 2011 and suffered sex abuse at the hands of an uncle . the shooting at a small white house off a dirt road in rural north florida happened on monday while the children 's parents were away for work . the girls ' mother , 33 , told police that they often locked the 15-year-old girl up when she misbehaved . she had recently been removed from school . the longest they kept the girl locked in her room was 20 consecutive days , the father told police . in the room , police found only a blanket and a bucket filled with urine in the closet , allegedly a punishment because the girl was stealing and talking back . letters from the parents asking her why she should be let out of that room were also found in the police investigation . ` it was learned that -lrb- the 15-year-old girl -rrb- has made past attempts at ending her life but neither law enforcement nor -lrb- emergency management services -rrb- was notified , ' police wrote in their report . police documents released on wednesday said the girl 's uncle was convicted of molesting her in 2010 . the uncle was arrested in december 2010 on sex charges after his wife found a usb with movie clips of him and the 15-year-old engaged in sexual acts . it had been going on for some time . the 16-year-old victim was allegedly shot dead by his younger sister as he lay sleeping . according to police documents , his wife reported seeing a video clip of the girl sitting down and a man with his penis out , standing behind her . he then had oral sex with the underage girl , while she made noises , the wife told police . the victim later told investigators that she did not want it to happen . the uncle had told her to ` suck on his thingy ' and that ` they were to be private and not to tell anyone no matter what ' . the abuse had been going on ` for a long time ' , according to the police report , and the videotaping for about a year . the uncle was convicted and is on the registered sex offender 's list . police documents also revealed that the children 's mother discovered the siblings having sex in 2011 . the mother reported to police that she heard noises coming from the bedroom and found the teenage boy having sex with his sister , who is a year younger . the mother told police that she separated the siblings .<doc-sep>by . helen pow and nina golgowski . published : . 01:44 est , 9 january 2013 . | . updated : . 02:50 est , 9 january 2013 . a 24-year-old charged with providing guns to a felon who later used the weapons to savagely kill volunteer firefighters on the morning of christmas eve has pleaded not guilty to her alleged crimes . dawn nguyen of rochester , new york is accused of filing a false business record when she bought two guns later used by ex-convict william spengler jr. to kill two firefighters and wound three other first responders to a fire he set in webster . prosecutors said nguyen indicated on a . form that a 12-gauge shotgun and ar-15 semiautomatic rifle she bought at . a gander mountain store in henrietta in 2010 were for her , but they . were really for spengler , an ex-convict who was n't allowed to have them . accused enabler : dawn nguyen , seen arriving at henrietta town court in new york on tuesday , is accused of illegally supplying two firearms used by a christmas eve gunman that killed two volunteer firefighters . authority : police say nguyen , left of one of her attorneys , lied by claiming the two firearms were for her before giving them to 62-year-old ex-convict william spengler jr . plea : neither nguyen nor her lawyer spoke to reporters after the brief court appearance in henrietta town court where she pleaded not guilty to her crime . with her state charge of filing a falsified business record , nguyen faces the same charge in federal court . killer : william spengler had previously served 17 years in prison for killing his elderly grandmother . neither nguyen nor her lawyer spoke to reporters after the brief court appearance in henrietta town court on tuesday . nguyen , who previously lived next door to spengler and called him ` uncle billy , ' according to her lawyer , had spengler accompany her to the store where they picked out the deadly weapons .<doc-sep>a pensioner who repeatedly punched a pregnant woman in the stomach while trying to steal her baby girl has been jailed for two years . peter lowe , 68 , has been branded ` every parent 's nightmare ' after trying to grab the baby girl from her mother 's arms during an attempted abduction . lowe punched the terrified woman and repeatedly tried to wrest the baby from her grasp , a grimsby crown court heard . on june 27 at grimsby town centre bus station , the 20-year-old mother was leaning forward to put her 11-month-old daughter in a pushchair when lowe delivered a hard punch to the side of her stomach . she was four months pregnant at the time . the court heard she lost her balance and lost her grip on the baby , causing the child to fall through her arms . lowe , from cleethorpes , then grasped at the baby 's arm but the mother refused to let go and was able to keep a hold of her . he then grappled with the woman , grabbing her arm and squeezing it . struggling to free the baby , lowe - who suffers with mental health problems - again punched the mother in the stomach , causing her to panic that she might lose her unborn baby .<doc-sep>` it was learned that -lrb- the 15-year-old girl -rrb- has made past attempts at ending her life but neither law enforcement nor -lrb- emergency management services -rrb- was notified , ' police wrote in their january report . police documents released last month said the eldest girl 's uncle was convicted of molesting her in 2010 . the uncle was arrested in december 2010 on sex charges after his wife found a usb with movie clips of him and the 15-year-old engaged in sexual acts . it had been going on for some time . according to police documents , his wife reported seeing a video clip of the girl sitting down and a man with his penis out , standing behind her . he then had oral sex with the underage girl , while she made noises , the wife told police . the victim later told investigators that she did not want it to happen . the uncle had told her to ` suck on his thingy ' and that ` they were to be private and not to tell anyone no matter what ' . the abuse had been going on ` for a long time ' , according to the police report , and the videotaping for about a year . the uncle was convicted and is on the registered sex offender 's list .

<t> arthur hapgood , 36 , charged with murder , reckless endangerment and risk of injury to a child . </t> <t> one-year-old zaniyah calloway suffered a fatal laceration to her stomach while being in the care of her uncle in bristol , connecticut . </t> <t> hapgood was found naked on the front porch suffering from a self-inflicted wound . </t>

ex-convict uncle ` fatally stabs one-year-old girl in the stomach while baby sitting her '<T>

up to 40 per cent of road deaths around the world are thought to be caused by alcohol . but one day , cars could detect whether a driver 's voice sounds drunk , to stop them from driving and prevent accidents . researchers in germany have created the first library of drunk speech patterns , which could be used to predict drunkenness by listening for vocal cues . scroll down for video . researchers in germany have created the first library of drunk speech patterns , which could be used to predict drunkenness in cars -lrb- illustrated with a stock image -rrb- . called the alcohol language corpus , the database was made between 2007 and 2009 by giving people too much alcohol to drink , before recording conversations conducted in a stopped car , where the drunk person was sitting in the passenger seat . there are currently conversations from 162 german men and women in the publicly-available audio database . experts at ludwig maximilian university of munich and the institute of legal medicine in the city collected the data , fastcompany reported . from this , an algorithm that is capable of detecting whether someone is drunk by listening in on slurring speech patterns , has been created by computer scientists at queens college and columbia university . scientists have used the library to create an algorithm that can predict if a driver is drunk . the hope is that it could be built into cars to stop people putting their key in the ignition and driving off . the technology would act as a preventative measure , unlike breathalysers -lrb- pictured -rrb- that are used by the police to prove an offence . just three hours behind the wheel at night can make motorists drive as badly as if they were drunk , scientists claim .<doc-sep>driver tiredness after a few hours has the same effect as being over the drink-driving limit , a 2011 study revealed . even two hours of motorway driving in the dark can affect performance so severely it is the same as having a couple of drinks . it 's estimated that one-fifth of all traffic accidents are due to sleepiness behind the wheel and one in three people admit to nodding off while driving at night . they found that they could detect drunken speech patterns much like identifying an accent . drunken speech hallmarks include stammering and stuttering . voices also tend to rise in pitch and words begin to slur , they said . it is hoped that the software could be used alongside devices such as locks and immobilisers to make it impossible for people to drive when drunk -- perhaps by asking them a few questions while analysing the driver 's voice . ` the cars themselves could listen to the driver , detect that the potential driver is intoxicated , and prevent the car from starting , ' the researchers explained . however , the safety system may be a few years away , because the algorithm to detect drunkenness is typically only right around three quarters of the time . ` that means , you want to go and drive your car , one in three times we 're going to say you 're drunk . that 's bad for a product , ' professor andrew rosenberg , of queens college new york -lrb- cuny -rrb- said . the next step is to add more languages to the library so that more experts can use the public library for their own research .<doc-sep>go right down to the bottom and select system services -- then click frequent locations . your data will be displayed under a history heading divided up into cities and districts -- click on each one to see how your phone monitors , analyses and maps everywhere you go . to disable frequent locations , select clear history and make sure improve maps is deselected . finally , turn off the frequent locations tab . this does not stop data being recorded , it only stops it being packaged up in a map . to stop it being logged at all , you can disable location services in the privacy menu -- but this will leave you unable to use your phone 's mapping software .<doc-sep>by . daily mail reporter and associated press reporter . published : . 01:09 est , 15 october 2013 . | . updated : . 07:04 est , 15 october 2013 . microsoft is updating its windows software for cellphones to accommodate larger devices and make it easier for motorists to reduce distractions while driving . it 's the third update to windows phone 8 software since the system 's release a year ago . devices with this update will start appearing in the coming weeks , and older phones will be eligible for a free upgrade as well . in a move that may appeal to motorists , a new driving mode will automatically silence incoming calls and texts so that you can focus on the road . safety first : microsoft 's new driving mode for cell phones will automatically silence incoming calls and texts so that you can focus on the road . third time lucky : it is the third update to windows phone 8 software since the system 's release a year ago . new software : microsoft is upgrading its windows software for cellphones . greg sullivan , director for microsoft 's windows phone business , says it will help reduce distractions , but that it wo n't stop teenagers from texting while driving . you also can configure the feature to automatically send out a reply to say that you 're driving . it can be activated automatically when the phone is linked wirelessly with a bluetooth device in the car , such as a headset . apple has a do not disturb feature for iphones , but that needs to be turned on manually . what the driving mode wo n't do , however , is block outgoing calls or texts . and there will be ways to override it .<doc-sep>by . sam webb . published : . 12:51 est , 18 december 2013 . | . updated : . 13:11 est , 18 december 2013 . anyone who has ever had that sinking feeling when the eyes of the person they are talking to start to glaze , take heart - an app has been developed to make you less boring . us + is an app for google 's hangout video chat service that analyses what you are saying and makes suggestions based on how you are behaving . for example , if you are constantly using words that it considers too negative it will display ` try to be more positive ' on the screen . scroll down for video . shut it : an app analyses your speech in video chats and makes suggestions based on what you say . evasive : us + even tailors the things the user says to reflect the other person 's statements . if you 're babbling on about yourself without taking any interest in your mute conversational partner , us + will bluntly state : ` stop talking about yourself so much . ' it was developed by u.s. artists lauren mccarthy and kyle mcdonald , who aim to make people more personable , but are also making a statement about modern communication . a video outlining how the app works shows ` clare ' moaning to her mother about a woman in her yoga class she percieves as selfish . after a short time she is told to be less self-absorbed , so she changes tack and asks her mother how she is . word in edgeways : if one person blathers on for more than a minute their microphone is disconnected . her mother answers the question vaguely . and slightly evasively , hinting at a problem in her life but revealing . little , so us + accuses : ` what are you hiding ? clare is speaking much . more honestly . ' another interesting - and potentially very useful - feature is demonstrated in another dialogue example : the automute . us + uses linguistic inquiry and word . count , a text analysis software programme that calculates the degree to . which people use different categories of words when they communicate . it . determines whether the speaker is using positive or negative emotions , . self-references , causal words , and other language patterns . it also uses linguistic style . matching , which analyses the tendency of participants in a conversation . to use a common vocabulary and similar sentence structures . if you speak for longer than a minute . the app automatically switches off your microphone so the other person . can have their say . a . panel on the right of the screen displays information about how . positive , self-absorbed , feminine and aggressive the talker is being . ms . mccarthy , who says the project is also an art installation , does admit . to fears about the way technology like this can be applied . she told the huffington post : . ` with a big company like google building products , there 's a lot of . room for them to determine what 's the optimal social behavior they 're . trying to achieve . ` and then they have the audience and tools to really make that happen , ' she notes . she . personally demonstrated this possibility by hacking the app while on a . videom chat with her boyfriend secretlt controlling the feedback he . received to messages like : ` you should sound more positive ' and ` you . should make lauren smile more ' . moan moan moan : a businessman giving bad news is told to put a different spin on a tricky presentation . if one of the users is not standing up for themselves , the app encourages them to show their assertive side .<doc-sep>the days of awkwardly trying to wing your way in a foreign language could soon be over . microsoft has unveiled their new skype translator technology that they say can decode languages in real-time . it means that during video calls the speech recognition software will allow two callers from different countries to talk with ease . scroll down for video . microsoft has revealed their language translation software for skype -lrb- pictured -rrb- . known as skype translator , it will enable people with two different dialects to communicate using voice or video calling , with the software then translating what they say into text and voice so that the other person can understand .

<t> german researchers have created the first library of drunk speech patterns . </t> <t> alcohol language corpus is based on 162 drunk conversations . </t> <t> it 's been used by scientists to make an algorithm to detect slurred speech . </t> <t> software could one day be fitted in cars to stop people drink driving . </t>

software that analyses speech could soon stop you drink driving<T>

around 12,800 years ago earth was plunged into a ` big freeze ' , resulting in the extinction of many species . what caused this event , however , is not known . one theory is that earth was struck by a comet or asteroid at the time and now new research supporting the theory has been released . by studying nanodiamonds scattered across europe , north america and south america , the researchers say the impact theory is right . a study by the university of chicago says a cosmic impact -lrb- illustrated -rrb- is the best explanation for the ` big freeze ' 12,800 years ago . they say evidence for this comes from nanodiamonds scattered across 11 countries that could only have come from space . in the university of chicago study , scientists claim the younger dryas -lrb- yd -rrb- period - the name given to the cooling episode about 12,800 years ago - was the result of a cosmic impact . this drastic climate change coincided with the extinction of pleistocene megafauna , such as the saber-tooth cats and the mastodon , and resulted in major declines in prehistoric human populations , including the end of the prehistoric paleo-indian clovis culture . the result of the impact , they say , was a yd boundary -lrb- ydb -rrb- layer of nanodiamonds scattered over 19 million square miles -lrb- 50 million square km -rrb- . nanodiamonds are types of diamond that result from detonations or explosions . the younger dryas period is also known as the big freeze . it was a period of cold climatic conditions and drought that took place between 12,800 and 11,500 years ago . scientists believe this change in climate was caused by a meteor impact , but another theory is that it was because of the collapse of the north american ice sheets . during the period , forests in scandinavia were replaced with a glacial tundra . there was more dust in the atmosphere that originated from deserts in asia . the drier conditions caused drought in the levant , known as the region of syria or the eastern mediterranean , which led inhabitants to agriculture .<doc-sep>the change in climate is especially linked to the development of cereal cultivation . ` in -lsb- 11 -rsb- countries of the northern hemisphere , the ydb layer contains a clearly defined abundance peak in nanodiamonds , a major cosmic-impact proxy , ' professor james kennett and his colleagues wrote . microscopic nanodiamonds , melt-glass , carbon spherules , and other high-temperature materials are found in abundance throughout the ydb field , in a thin layer located only metres from the earth 's surface . because these materials formed at temperatures in excess of 2,200 °c -lrb- 4,000 °f -rrb- , the fact they are present together so near to the surface suggests they were likely created by a major extraterrestrial impact event , such as an asteroid . in addition to providing support for the cosmic impact hypothesis , the study also offers evidence to reject alternate hypotheses for the formation of the ydb nanodiamonds , such as wildfires and increased volcanic activity . with limited evidence , several rival theories have been proposed about the event that sparked this period , such as a collapse of the north american ice sheets , a major volcanic eruption , or a solar flare . according to the study the result of the impact was a yd boundary -lrb- ydb -rrb- layer scattered over 19 million square miles -lrb- 50 million square kilometres -rrb- . through the regions shown in this map material is found in a thin layer just a few metres below the surface across the globe . based on multiple analytical procedures , the researchers determined that the majority of the materials in the ydb samples are nanodiamonds and not some other kinds of minerals . the analysis showed that the nanodiamonds consistently occur in the ydb layer over broad areas . to date , scientists know of only two layers on earth in which nanodiamonds have been found in various locations , indicating an impact event . these are the ydb layer in this study and the well-known cretaceous-tertiary boundary 65 million years ago , which is marked by the mass extinction of the dinosaurs . ` the evidence we present settles the debate about the existence of abundant ydb nanodiamonds , ' kennett said . the study , ` nanodiamond-rich layer across three continents consistent with major cosmic impact , ' was published in the journal of geology . material from the ydb layer , carbon spherules shown here , formed at temperatures in excess of 2,200 °c -lrb- 4,000 °f -rrb- . this suggests they were likely created by a major impact event . several other theories have been suggested for this younger dryas period nearly 13,000 years ago , including wildfires and a solar flare .<doc-sep>by . ellie zolfagharifard . published : . 08:38 est , 3 february 2014 . | . updated : . 10:34 est , 3 february 2014 . north america 's woolly mammoth , giant ground sloths and sabre-tooth tigers were wiped out by a devastating comet 12,900 years ago . this is according to a controversial study by californian professor james kennet which suggests that an ancient cosmic impact triggered a vicious cold snap . now a research team from university of california , santa barbara , claims to have further evidence to back up professor kennett 's 2007 ` younger dryas impact theory ' . scientists from university of california , santa barbara , found nanodiamonds around rock sediment that formed during the big freeze 12.900 years ago . in these images nanodiamond textures in the sediment are shown using a high-resolution transmission electron microscope . the younger dryas , or the ` big freeze ' , saw a rapid return to glacial conditions in the higher latitudes of the northern hemisphere between 12,900 -- 11,500 years ago . researchers claim that debris thrown into the atmosphere from an impact may have tipped the earth into global cooling , wiping out megafauna along with native cultures such as the clovis people . the theory is partly based on the presence of nanodiamonds along bull creek in the oklahoma panhandle , which is one type of material that could result from an extra-terrestrial collision . north america 's woolly mammoth , giant ground sloths and sabre-tooth tigers are thought to have been wiped out by a devastating comet 12,900 years ago . the research team re-examined the distribution of nanodiamonds in bull creek 's geological record to see if they could reproduce the original study 's evidence . ` we were able to replicate some of their results and we did find nanodiamonds right at the younger dryas boundary , ' said alexander simms , an associate professor the university of california . researchers analysed 49 sediment samples representing different time periods and environmental changes . they identified high levels of nanodiamonds immediately below and just above younger dryas deposits and in late-holocene near-surface deposits . the research team re-examined the distribution of nanodiamonds in bull creek 's geological record to see if they could reproduce the original study 's evidence . the excavation at bull creek shows the paleosol - ancient buried soil ; the dark black layer in the side of the cliff -- that formed during the younger dryas . the late holocene began at the end of the pleistocene 11,700 years ago and continues to the present . the researchers believe that the presence of nanodiamonds was not caused by environmental changes , soil formation , cultural activities , or the amount of time in which the landscape was stable . they believe whatever process produced the elevated concentrations of nanodiamonds at the onset of the younger dryas sediments may have also been active in recent millennia in bull creek . a ` recent ' meteorite impact did occur near bull creek but scientists are n't sure exactly when . however , they claim this provide compelling evidence that the nanodiamonds were the result of a comet collision . the younger dryas comet theory has been criticised for a number of reasons , including suggestions that the human population did n't decline at the time , . some scientists believe that the big freeze was a result of the north american ice sheet breaking apart and flooding the atlantic ocean with freshwater . this , they claim , prevented currents taking warmer water north , which caused a colder climate . a separate study last year found further evidence that a cosmic impact 12,900 years ago could have led to the demise of the ` clovis ' people of north america . a layer of platinum from an ice core taken in greenland was dated back to the time of a known abrupt climate transition , known as the ` big freeze ' that led to their demise . according to researchers at harvard university , this provides evidence that a comet tipped the world into its colder phase , making dozens of species extinct . researcher michail petaev and harvard colleagues , writing in the journal proceedings of the national academy of sciences , found a 100-fold increase in platinum concentration in ice that is around 12,890 years old .<doc-sep>a cosmic impact 12,900 years ago could have led to the demise of the ` clovis ' people of north america , researchers claim . a layer of platinum from an ice core taken in greenland has been dated back to the time of a known abrupt climate transition , known as the ` big freeze ' . the freeze has been previously been linked to the demise of the clovis people , the prehistoric hunter gatherers who were the first to occupy north america . according to researchers at harvard university , this provides evidence that a comet tipped the world into its colder phase , making dozens of species extinct . a layer of platinum from an ice core taken from greenland has been dated back to the time of a known abrupt climate transition . according to researchers , this provides evidence that a comet led to the demise of the clovis people , the prehistoric hunter gatherers who were the first to occupy the north america . researcher michail petaev and harvard colleagues , writing in the journal proceedings of the national academy of sciences , found a 100-fold increase in platinum concentration in ice that is around 12,890 years old . this is the same period for which oxygen isotope measurements show rapid cooling of the climate - a period known as the ` younger dryas ' . the younger dryas , or the ` big freeze ' , saw a rapid return to glacial conditions in the higher latitudes of the northern hemisphere between 12,900 -- 11,500 years . the big freeze is associated with the extinction of large mammals , such as the mammoth , and the demise of the north american clovis people . some scientists believe that the clovis people chose to discard spears -lrb- pictured -rrb- and were not wiped out by a comet .<doc-sep>by . ellie zolfagharifard . published : . 12:20 est , 20 december 2013 . | . updated : . 07:21 est , 23 december 2013 . while today 's stargazers eagerly anticipate comets , ancient cultures often branded them as ` harbingers of doom ' . now a u.s. study suggests that people living 1,500 years ago may have had good reason for fearing these celestial objects . scientists claim they can link halley 's comet to a devastating famine that occurred in 536 ad . scientists claim they can link the famous halley 's comet to a devastating famine that occurred 536 ad . the comet , they say , caused a change in climate when it threw up enough dust into the atmosphere to cause the planet to cool significantly . this led to a period of widespread drought , crop failures and famine . scientists believe the event made humanity more susceptible to ` justinian 's plague ' in 541-542 ad , which is the first recorded appearance of the black death in europe . according to an analysis of greenland ice that was laid down between 533 and 540 ad , large amounts of atmospheric dust fell on earth at this time . the comet caused a change in climate when it hit . this , scientists believe , made humanity more susceptible to ` justinian 's plague ' in 541-542 ad , which is the first recorded appearance of the black death in europe . halley 's comet returns to earth 's vicinity approximately every 75 years , so some people could see it twice in their lifetime . the last time it was here was in 1986 , and it is projected to return in 2061 . the comet is named after english astronomer edmond halley , who examined reports of a comet approaching earth in 1531 , 1607 and 1682 . halley 's most famous appearance occurred shortly before the 1066 invasion of england by william the conquerer . it is said that william felt the comet heralded his success . the comet was put on the bayeux tapestry as a result . ` i have all this extra-terrestrial stuff in my ice core , ' study leader dallas abbott , of columbia university 's lamont-doherty earth observatory told live science . researchers believe the dust came from the eta aquarid meteor shower which is created by leftovers of halley 's comet . this may have caused a period of mild cooling in 533ad , but it can not explain the global dimming event of 536-537 , during which the planet may have cooled by as much as 3 °c -lrb- 5.4 degrees fahrenheit -rrb- . professor abbot claims that one explanation is that something large hit the ocean . she claims to have found circumstantial evidence to support this theory . the greenland ice cores , she said , contain fossils of tiny tropical marine organisms . an extra-terrestrial impact , such as from halley 's comet , could have blasted these low-latitude organisms to greenland . in august , researchers at harvard university said that a cosmic impact 12,900 years ago could have led to the demise of the ` clovis ' people of north america . a layer of platinum from an ice core . taken in greenland was dated back to the time of a known abrupt . climate transition , known as the ` big freeze ' . according . to researchers at harvard university , this provides evidence that a . comet tipped the world into its colder phase , making dozens of species . extinct . according to an analysis of greenland ice that was laid down between 533 and 540 ad , large amounts of atmospheric dust fell on earth from space at this time .<doc-sep>by . victoria woollaston . a cataclysmic meteor impact in canada that is linked to the death of many animals , including the woolly mammoth , may have also been the catalyst that triggered the start of civilisation as we know it , claims new research . evidence suggests a meteor struck quebec around 12,900 years ago and scientists believe this impact caused the earth 's climate to become colder and drier - known as the younger dryas period . these freezes and droughts led to some larger animals dying out which in turn forced humans to change their diet and develop agricultural methods to cultivate cereal , for example . evidence suggests a meteor struck quebec around 12,900 years ago and scientists now think this impact caused the earth 's climate to become colder and drier - known as the younger dryas period . previous theories thought the change was caused by an ice dam rupture releasing huge amounts of freshwater into the atlantic . the younger dryas period is also known as the big freeze . it was a period of cold climatic conditions . and drought that took place between 12,800 and 11,500 . years ago . scientists from new hampshire believe this change in climate was caused by an meteor impact , but another theory is that it was because of the collapse of the north american ice sheets .

<t> a study by the university of chicago says a cosmic impact is the best explanation for the ` big freeze ' 12,800 years ago . </t> <t> they say evidence for this comes from nanodiamonds scattered across 11 countries that could only have come from space . </t> <t> the material is found in a thin layer just a few metres below the surface . </t> <t> and they also formed at temperatures in excess of 2,200 °c -lrb- 4,000 °f -rrb- . </t> <t> this suggests they were likely created by a major impact event . </t> <t> several other theories have been suggested for this younger dryas period nearly 13,000 years ago , including wildfires and a solar flare . </t> <t> but this latest evidence suggests a cosmic impact is the best theory . </t>

do tiny diamonds prove that the ` big freeze ' was caused by a cosmic impact ?<T>

alexis sanchez secured a vital victory for arsenal on wednesday night after netting against southampton with only two minutes remaining at the emirates stadium . the chile international , who joined the gunners for # 30million from barcelona in the summer , has now scored nine times in the premier league this season . and late goals have become somewhat of a recurring theme at arsenal this season with arsene wenger 's side making a habit of fighting to the death . alexis sanchez celebrates his late strike against southampton at the emirates on wednesday night . sanchez is mobbed by his team-mates after scoring their seventh goal after 85 minutes this season . indeed the gunners have now scored seven times in the final five minutes of their 14 premier league matches - which is more than any other side .<doc-sep>it has seen the gunners salvage six points . aaron ramsey secured a injury-time winner in their opening-day victory against crystal palace before olivier giroud headed home a late header in their following match against everton to salvage a draw . danny welbeck then spared arsenal 's blushes with a 90th-minute leveller against hull in october . aaron ramsey celebrates his late , late strike against crystal palace on the opening day of the season . danny welbeck salvages a draw for the gunners with his late leveller against hull at the emirates stadium . manchester city have managed five goals with as many minutes to spare this season . manchester united , liverpool , queens park rangers and tottenham are next up with three strikes in the closing stages .<doc-sep>like arsenal , tottenham have also saved six points in the final minutes . without those late strikes , mauricio pochettino 's side would be in the bottom seven . in contrast only aston villa and stoke have failed to score a goal after 85 minutes of a premier league match this season . tottenham have also salvaged six points with goals scored after 85 minutes in the league this season . christian eriksen is mobbed after scoring tottenham 's winning goal against hull last month . video wenger pleased with return to defensive solidity .<doc-sep>3 . paul lambert is trying to change aston villa 's game plan to a more patient possession style -- keeper brad guzan was passing goal kicks to his full backs alan hutton and aly cissokho standing near the corner flags . the new tactics are a work in progress as the 1-0 defeat by west brom proved -- but it did mean that even with 10 men , villa hit more passes -lrb- 438 -rrb- than they 've managed in all but two of their previous premier league away games this season . aston villa attempted more passes against west brom than in all but two of their away games this season . 4 . even after scoring 22 goals last season arsenal fans remain divided about olivier giroud 's quality , but his strike rate this injury-hit year tells its own story . two goals against newcastle took him to five for the season in all competitions from just 460 minutes on the pitch -- a goal every 92 minutes . new hero alexis sanchez has needed 136 minutes each for the 13 he has scored . olivier giroud scored twice in arsenal 's 4-1 win against newcastle to continue his fine form in front of goal . 5 . burnley goalscorer ashley barnes had to wait for his premier league chance but the 25-year-old is making the most of it now . the 1-0 win over southampton was his seventh start and sean dyche 's side have taken 12 points from those games . the forward who began his career playing part-time football for paulton rovers near his bath home is making a difference with his work rate -- he was involved in 24 duels for the ball against saints , the second highest of any player in saturday 's top flight games . burnley striker ashley barnes celebrates after scoring his side 's winner against southampton at turf moor . 6 . kevin nolan 's days as a west ham regular looked numbered with the 32-year-old club captain left on the bench for six weeks after recovering from injury .<doc-sep>chelsea midfielder eden hazard is officially the best dribbler and most creative player in the premier league this season . according to statistics from whoscored.com , the 24-year-old has made 67 chances for his team-mates , level with team-mate cesc fabregas and three more than stewart downing in third . he has also completed far more dribbles -lrb- 112 -rrb- than any other player in 2014-15 , well clear of arsenal pair alex oxlade-chamberlain -lrb- 76 -rrb- and alexis sanchez -lrb- 74 -rrb- . eden hazard celebrates scoring chelsea 's first goal during a 2-1 win against aston villa last weekend . hazard has also been fouled the most times -lrb- 74 -rrb- - liverpool 's raheem sterling is second -lrb- 60 -rrb- - and made the most key passes in open play -lrb- 61 -rrb- , ahead of southampton 's dusan tadic and sterling -lrb- both 53 -rrb- . he 's also completed more passes in the final third -lrb- 714 -rrb- than anyone in the premier league this season , well ahead of his team-mate fabregas -lrb- 573 -rrb- and arsenal 's santi cazorla -lrb- 555 -rrb- .<doc-sep>fabregas ' chelsea team-mate hazard joins him in the line-up after impressing against southampton . despite a slow start to the season manchester city midfielder yaya toure joins the duo in midfield - alongside arsenal 's santi cazorla , who performed well against west ham . cazorla 's team-mate alexis sanchez fills one of the striking berths up front after netting 11 goals in 17 games so far this season . the chile forward is second to hazard in dribbles completed -lrb- 61 -rrb- and third to fabregas in chances created -lrb- 51 -rrb- . city 's deadly striker sergio aguero completes the line-up . the argentina striker has had the most shots on target -lrb- 34 -rrb- than any other player - with 14 of those strikes converted into goals , despite having missed chunks of the season through injury . arsenal 's alexis sanchez -lrb- left -rrb- has scored 11 goals in 17 premier league games since joining this summer . manchester city striker sergio aguero -lrb- front -rrb- has had 34 shots on target this season - netting 14 goals .<doc-sep>while diego costa has grabbed headlines aplenty with his goals and robust style since joining chelsea , it 's another summer acquisition from spain who has helped jose mourinho 's side really tick so far this season . not only did cesc fabregas ' # 30million move from barcelona leave arsenal fans in uproar , it also made a significant section of the stamford bridge faithful question their manager . the spaniard 's talent was never an issue , but how could they welcome a player with such strong connections to their london rivals into mourinho 's tight-knit camp ? chelsea midfielder cesc fabregas has already recorded 13 assists in the premier league this season . fabregas celebrates scoring a goal of his own in chelsea 's 2-0 win at stoke just before christmas . cesc fabregas -lrb- chelsea -rrb- - 13 . gylfi sigurdsson -lrb- swansea -rrb- - 8 . leighton baines -lrb- everton -rrb- - 7 . dusan tadic -lrb- southampton -rrb- - 7 . stewart downing -lrb- west ham -rrb- - 6 . angel di maria -lrb- manchester united -rrb- - 6 . alexis sanchez -lrb- arsenal -rrb- - 6 . jesus navas -lrb- manchester city -rrb- - 6 . fast forward five months and any doubts about fabregas - or his commitment - have been well and truly banished after the blues ' brilliant first half of the campaign . chelsea are three points clear at the top of the premier league and have scored the joint highest amount of goals - two things fabregas can take a huge amount of credit for . after picking a pass to eden hazard for the belgian to equalise against southampton on sunday , the 27-year-old now has 13 assists in the top-flight this season . not only is that the highest amount in the division , it 's also five more than second-placed gylfi sigurdsson of swansea . swansea city midfielder gylfi sigurdsson -lrb- right -rrb- is fabregas ' closer challenger when it comes to assists . former barcelona midfielder fabregas has also created more chances than any other player this season . cesc fabregas - 61 . stewart downing - 54 . alexis sanchez - 51 . dusan tadic - 50 . eden hazard - 47 . raheem sterling - 45 . christian eriksen - 44 . gylfi sigurdsson - 42 . santi cazorla - 42 . jesus navas - 41 . everton 's leighton baines and southampton 's dusan tadic share third place with seven assists to their names , but both are a long way behind the spain midfielder . it would be easy to assume that fabregas has more assists because he is setting up the likes of # 32m man costa , however the numbers prove otherwise . fabregas has created 61 chances -lrb- including assists -rrb- this season - seven more than second-placed stewart downing and 10 more than arsenal forward alexis sanchez . he is making an average of 3.33 scoring opportunities per 90 minutes since moving to stamford bridge , showing a staggering consistency to his game across the opening 19 fixtures . liverpool captain steven gerrard managed a league high of 13 assists during the 2013-14 campaign but fabregas has already equalled that tally and we 're only halfway through the season . one more and he 'll jump into a tie for sixth on the all-time list of premier league assist-makers alongside the likes of ashley young , david beckham and didier drogba . west ham winger stewart downing has created 54 chances this season - seven less than fabregas . steven gerrard registered 13 assists last season but fabregas has equalled that after just 19 games . but fabregas wo n't be content with that . thierry henry 's record of 20 assists - set for arsenal during the 2002-03 season - is well within his reach . the frenchman 's total has stood untouched for over a decade but his former team-mate has the skill , experience and vision to smash it to pieces . in fact , if fabregas goes on to create goals at the same rate until may , he will end up with 26 assists for the season . costa can expect more goals and attention if his team-mate continues his current form , but it 'll be fabregas who goes down as mourinho 's most influential signing of last summer . arsenal legend thierry henry holds the record for assists in one premier league season with 20 .

<t> arsenal have salvaged six points with late goals in the premier league . </t> <t> manchester city have scored five times after 85 minutes this season . </t> <t> only aston villa and stoke city have n't scored in the last five minutes . </t>

alexis sanchez 's goal against southampton was arsenal 's seventh after 85 minutes ... and that 's more than any other team in the premier league this season<T>

when the privacy storm erupted around facebook and other sites , one thing became readily apparent : most users were simply not aware of what they had signed up for . so , in a move to allay complaints , facebook has created a new section that makes it easier for the average user to understand the site 's terms and conditions . called privacy basics , the social network now breaks down all aspects of the site 's terms of use for users in simple infographics - and also shows people how to change their privacy settings . scroll down for video . california-based facebook has unveiled simplified privacy information on their site -lrb- screenshot shown -rrb- , which uses infographics to explain how data is used by the social network . it also has step by step instructions for users to alter their settings . the site details what other facebook users see about you when they use the site , as well as how they interact with you . it also includes guides on how to change various settings , and control how you share content on facebook , including how to change privacy settings . the move has been welcomed by privacy campaigners , but they warn this should be the first step of many taken to improve the transparency of social networks .<doc-sep>- location data for posts and photos that are shared on the site . - the type of content you look at on facebook , as well as the frequency and duration spent looking at it . - information and content about you from other users ; including when they share a photo with you or send you a message . - the location of the device , and the type of device you connect to facebook from . emma carr , director of privacy rights group big brother watch said : ` it is certainly positive that steps are being taken to simplify privacy settings and to help educate users to have more control over their privacy . ` however , there is always more that could and should be done . ` with many internet companies ' privacy policies and terms and conditions being longer than shakespearean plays and requiring multiple law degrees to understand , users are undoubtedly still in the dark about how their information is accessed and manipulated . ` until companies stop bamboozling their users with complicated and lengthy jargon , they simply can not claim to be transparent or take the privacy of their users seriously . '<doc-sep>facebook -lrb- stock image shown -rrb- has been criticised in recent years for its privacy settings , but it is launching the site to make it simpler for people to understand the terms and conditions of the social network . the new site -lrb- screenshot shown -rrb- is designed to make it easier for people to understand what they are signing up for . but one expert warns this should be just the first step of many . facebook appear to be trying to do just that , with the california-based firm also confirming that a new version of their terms of service will come into effect on 1 january , with notifications being sent to facebook users alerting them to the change and encouraging them to read the new agreement - which is accepted through continued use of the site and its official apps . the new agreement has been made shorter , with parts relating to developers and advertisers both significantly cut down or moved to new pages in a move that facebook hopes will make the agreements easier to digest . in the blog post that announced the new privacy basics set-up , facebook 's chief privacy officer erin egan said that the aim was to better educate users on how they could take control of their data . ` privacy basics offers interactive guides to answer the most commonly asked questions about how you can control your information on facebook , ' she said . ` for example , you can learn about untagging , unfriending , and blocking , and how to choose an audience for your posts . ' with the new system in place , facebook now also more clearly details the information about users it obtains .<doc-sep>social media firms such as facebook and twitter should be forced to display ` health warnings ' detailing how they use people 's personal data , a group of mps has demanded . the commons science and technology committee has warned that users need a law degree to understand the terms and conditions used by most companies . millions of people sign away control of their private information and pictures because they do not understand how they might be used , the committee added . social media firms such as facebook and twitter should be forced to display ` health warnings ' detailing how they use people 's personal data , a group of mps has demanded . it calls for social media groups to display much simplified notices on their websites - comparing them to the health warnings on cigarette packets . andrew miller mp , the committee 's chairman , said the terms and conditions that users agree to are indecipherable . he said nobody really knows how their information is used - because nobody can understand the documents . the problem , he said , is that they are designed for civil cases in us courts , not normal people . ` let 's face it , most people click yes to terms and conditions contracts without reading them , because they are often laughably long and written in the kind of legalese you need a law degree from the usa to understand , ' he said . the information we put online can be invaluable to advertisers , enabling them to target their desired market more accurately than ever before . the gps trackers on our phones track our movements and the videos and photographs we take give a window into our private worlds . facebook last night said it had recently simplified its terms and conditions . in submissions to the committee in august , facebook insisted it took data protection seriously . under data protection laws the companies have to obtain our ` informed consent ' before using this information . but mps fear that we are not truly ` informed ' when we click a button to give our consent -- because we do not understand the rules .<doc-sep>andrew miller mp , pictured , warned that the terms and conditions on facebook and twitter were ` indecipherable ' and required a ` us law degree ' social media firms such as facebook and twitter should have to display ` health warnings ' for their small print , a group of mps has demanded . the commons science and technology committee warns in a report today that you would need a law degree to understand the terms and conditions used by most companies . millions of people sign away control of their private information and pictures because they do not understand how their data might be used , the committee says . it calls for social media groups to display much simplified notices on their websites - comparing them to the health warnings on cigarette packets . andrew miller mp , the committee 's chairman , said the terms and conditions that users agree to are indecipherable . he said nobody really knows how their information is used - because nobody can understand the documents . the problem , he said , is that they are designed for civil cases in us courts , not normal people . ` let 's face it , most people click yes to terms and conditions contracts without reading them , because they are often laughably long and written in the kind of legalese you need a law degree from the us to understand , ' he said . the information we put online can be invaluable to advertisers , enabling them to target their desired market more accurately than ever before . the gps trackers on our phones track our movements and the videos and photographs we take give a window into our private worlds . under data protection laws the companies have to obtain our ` informed consent ' before using this information . but mps fear that we are not truly ` informed ' when we click a button to give our consent -- because we do not understand the rules . the way technology companies use our data is unclear and the committee wants the government to draw up new laws to bind them to a code of conduct . that would involve telling users exactly how their data might be used - in very simple and concise terms - before they sign up to use a service . a powerful commons committee described the terms and conditions of social media sites as ` indecipherable ' the report says : ` clear communication with the public has been achieved in the past , for example in the use of graphic health warnings on cigarette packets . ` effective communication with the public can be achieved again . ' it adds : ` millions of individuals from across the globe have signed up to social media platforms , such as facebook , twitter and linkedin , and this phenomena has led to vast collections of personal data . ` we have not been convinced that the users of social media platforms are fully aware of how their data might be used and what redress they may , or may not have if they disagree with how an organisation exploits that data . ` this is exacerbated by our finding that terms and conditions contracts are simply too long and complex for any reasonable person to make any real sense of . reading such documents has been likened to engaging with `` shakespeare '' . ` drafted by lawyers , to be used in american court rooms , the contents of terms and conditions have been designed to protect organisations in the event of legal action . ` as a mechanism for showing that users have provided informed consent , so that organisations can process incredibly persona data , terms and conditions contracts are simply not fit for purpose . ' the mps are also critical of the government 's own record on data protection . they cite the disastrous nhs plan to harvest patients ' medical data to improve services - a programme that has been delayed over privacy fears . the report said users are not ` informed ' when they click their consent as they do not understand the rules . the committee demands that the government gets its own house in order and improves data transparency , before it can turn its attention to pushing through a new set of guidelines for social media firms . mr miller said : ` socially responsible companies would n't want to bamboozle their users , of course , so we are sure most social media developers will be happy to sign up to the new guidelines on clear communication and informed consent that we are asking the government to draw up . ` i hope that a voluntary system of guidelines can work , because , if not , legislation might be needed . ' facebook last night said it had recently simplified its terms and conditions . in submissions to the committee in august , facebook insisted it took data protection seriously . ` we devote the necessary resources to ensure we meet our data protection obligations , ' the firm wrote . ` this includes having a dedicated data protection team that brings together expertise from legal , policy , platform , law enforcement , security , engineering and community operations . ' twitter said its privacy policy was just four pages and 2,000 words in length . it added ` twitter continually strives to ensure the right balance between providing adequate information whilst also ensuring it is approachable and user friendly . ' the linkedin corporation said : ` our members use linkedin because they trust it with their professional reputation . we recognize that this trust is earned by both respecting our members ' privacy and properly protecting their personal information . '<doc-sep>the mps are also critical of the government 's own record on data protection . they cite the disastrous nhs plan to harvest patients ' medical data to improve services - a programme that has been delayed over privacy fears . the committee demands that the government gets its own house in order and improves data transparency , before it can turn its attention to pushing through a new set of guidelines for social media firms . andrew miller mp , the committee 's chairman , said the terms and conditions that users agree to are indecipherable . he said nobody really knows how their information is used - because nobody can understand the documents . twitter , however , said its privacy policy was just four pages and 2,000 words in length . mr miller said : ` socially responsible companies would n't want to bamboozle their users , of course , so we are sure most social media developers will be happy to sign up to the new guidelines on clear communication and informed consent that we are asking the government to draw up . ' i hope that a voluntary system of guidelines can work , because , if not , legislation might be needed . ' facebook last night said it had recently simplified its terms and conditions . in submissions to the committee in august , facebook insisted it took data protection seriously . using social media such as twitter for behavioural studies is cheap and fast - but fraught with bias , warns a new study . the rise of social media has been used by behavioural scientists to quickly and cheaply gather huge amounts of data about what people are thinking and doing . however , computer scientists warn that such massive datasets may be misleading . the findings , published in the journal science , contend that scientists need to find ways of correcting for the biases inherent in the information gathered from twitter and other social media , or to at least acknowledge the shortcomings of that data . doctor juergen pfeffer , an assistant research professor at carnegie mellon univesity 's institute for software research , and doctor derek ruths , an assistant professor of computer science at mcgill univesity , note that thousands of research papers every year are now based on data gleaned from social media , a source of data that barely existed just five years ago .<doc-sep>-lrb- cnet -rrb- -- on an otherwise placid holiday weekend , one blog 's commentary on a change to facebook 's terms of service created a firestorm of banter on the web : does the social network claim ownership to any user content on the site , even if the user deletes it ? facebook is addressing users ' concerns about its ownership of images and other content . facebook reorganized its terms of service last wednesday . in a blog post , company legal representative suzie white provided an explanation . `` we used to have several different documents that outlined what people could and could not do on facebook , but now we 're consolidating all this information to one central place , '' white wrote . `` we 've also simplified and clarified a lot of information that applies to you , including some things you should n't do when using the site . '' the blog post sounded benign . but the brouhaha arose on sunday over a revision in the wording of facebook 's policy over what happens to profile content -- shared items , blog post-like `` notes , '' photos -- when members delete their accounts . consumer advocacy blog the consumerist phrased facebook 's fresh policy as `` we can do anything we want with your content . forever , '' pointing out that facebook 's tos spruce-up removed several sentences in which the company said its licenses on user content expired upon account deletion .

<t> california-based facebook has unveiled simplified privacy information . </t> <t> a website uses infographics to explain how data is used by the site . </t> <t> it also has step by step instructions for users to alter their settings . </t> <t> the site is designed to make it easier for people to understand what they are signing up for with the site . </t> <t> but one expert warns this should be just the first step of many . </t>

facebook 's launches simplified terms and conditions<T>

jimmy bullard has still managed to get himself on the tv despite his eviction from i 'm a celebrity ... get me out of here 2014 - by gatecrashing good morning britain dressed in budgie smugglers ! the 36-year-old former wigan athletic , fulham and hull city midfielder was voted off the show on monday after appearing to bully one of the other contestants . yet when itv were reporting from the hotel which the evicted celebrities stay in on wednesday morning , carl fogarty 's wife michaela was shocked when bullard arrived by traipsing through the pool in just swimming trunks . jimmy bullard -lrb- back left -rrb- gatecrashed good morning britain by turning up in budgie smugglers ! carl fogarty 's wife michaela was stunned as bullard appeared out of the pool in the background . he then walked up to the camera as the michaela fogarty laughed at the hotel in queensland , australia . fogarty continued to laugh at bullard trudged off into the distance and she held her hands to her face . presenters susanna reid -lrb- left -rrb- and ben shephard ca n't help but laugh in the itv studio in london . he then trudged off into the distance at the hotel in queensland , australia , as michaela fogarty tried to control her emotions after she burst out laughing . presenters susanna reid and ben shephard also burst out laughing in the studio back in london . the former fulham and hull city midfielder was voted off the show on monday after appearing to bully one of the other contestants .<doc-sep>but the 36-year-old revealed the incidents had been taken out of context by the programme 's editors , leading to a campaign to reinstate bullard . jimmy bullard poses with comedian matt richardson at the palazzo versace hotel in australia . the former footballer looks shocked as he leaves the reality show after being voted off by viewers . bullard admitted he was touched by the sentiment , but had no desire to return to the jungle . he tweeted : ` back at the versace with @mattrichardson3 love the bring back jimmy campaign but do n't you dare #dontbringjimmyback . ' the much-loved midfielder , who was known for his comic antics both on and off the pitch during his football career , was well-liked by his fellow contestants who were evidently sad at his elimination from the show . bullard holds a glass of champagne aloft while fireworks go off around him on the bridge . bullard was extremely popular with the show 's other contestants but viewers voted him off anyway . hull city broke their transfer record when they paid fulham # 5million for bullard back in 2009 . bullard 's final club was mk dons , he was forced to retire early due to numerous injuries in his later career .<doc-sep>jimmy bullard has slammed itv for editing him into a bully during his time in i 'm a celebrity 2014 . speaking about the ` banter ' with fellow contestant jake quickenden after bullard 's exit from the jungle , the former wigan midfielder said : ` i 've seen that -lsb- footage -rsb- back and it was totally tongue in cheek . the way that came across on tv was totally not how it came across in camp . ` the best person to answer that is jake . we 're great friends and we 're going to be for a long time . it was total banter . scroll down for video . jimmy bullard believes he was made to look like a bully because of the way i 'm a celebrity edited the scenes . he added : ` let me tell you , he gave as good as he took . saying that , i can be a bit of a nightmare . bullard also says that because viewers only saw a short amount of time on a daily basis , they did n't see how playful they were with each other in the jungle . ' i can see how it can come across as harsh for the punters to watch -- but in our little bubble it was just banter , ' he added . when asked why he think he was evicted first , bullard admitted : ' i have n't got a clue why i 've gone , i 've seen some clips and have seen how different it can show you . the ex-footballer said jake quickenden was just as rude with his banter on the show but viewers did n't see it . ` when you are in there 24/7 it 's so different and it 's something you ca n't affect . obviously i was n't voted for enough . ' despite being voted out first , jimmy still says that he loved being on the show . ` what an experience ! i 'm so glad that i came here and did the show , ' the ex-footballer said . ` it was mad . i was in there with a great bunch , but that 's exactly what you wish for . ` to be fair , they were a mad bunch -- but i loved everything about it . in a way , it 's lovely to be out . i was loving it in there and i wanted to stay a little longer , but i 'm out and that 's it . ' bullard hopes he 's made long-lasting friendships with carl ` foggy ' fogarty and quickenden . but saying goodbye to carl ` foggy ' fogarty was tough for the former sportsman . ` watching foggy on screen crying make me nearly cry . you bond in there . spending time with 24/7 with someone is like spending a couple of years with someone , ' jimmy said . ` when he broke down , i was like , ` ah fog , do n't do this to me on tv . ' i totally went . he 's a great friend and along with jake , i know i 've got two friends for life . but i was close to them all . i could n't have asked for a better bunch . ' bullard was forced to retire from football at the age of 29 following a series of injuries . despite going out first , bullard said he had a great experience on the show .<doc-sep>jimmy bullard opted to head for the jungle after losing # 625,000 in an investment scheme . the former fulham midfielder -- who retired two years ago following a series of crippling knee injuries -- is among 10 famous faces to descend on australia for the annual i 'm a celebrity ... get me out of here ! show . but his appearance is down to monetary concerns rather than a thirst for publicity , reports the sun . video scroll down for jimmy bullard reveals his best pranks and wind-ups to sportsmail . jimmy bullard is ready to take part in this year 's i 'm a celebrity ... get me out of here ! on itv . former fulham midfielder bullard is said yes to the show after losing money in an investment scheme . bullard will be joined in the jungle with rory mcilroy 's ex nadia forde -lrb- left -rrb- and presenter melanie sykes . bullard was flooded as soon as he arrived in australia at the beginning of this week . bullard looked relaxed ahead of his appearance on the itv reality show , ` i 'm a celebrity ... get me out of here ' his most famous celebration came in the form of a mock team-talk he gave his hull team-mates in 2009 . bullard , who at the height of his earning power took home # 45,000 a week at hull , will pocket around # 100,000 for his appearance down under as he bids to recoup some cash sunk in the scheme .<doc-sep>former premier league footballer jimmy bullard has touched down on australian soil ahead of his appearance on itv reality show ` i 'm a celebrity ... get me out of here ! ' snapped by photographers as he left the airport with his luggage , bullard was in high spirits ahead of his latest television appearance . he will be joined in the jungle by former superbike champion carl fogarty , as well as irish lingerie model nadia forde , who is rumoured to be the ex-girlfriend of world number one golfer rory mcilroy . video scroll down for jimmy bullard reveals his best pranks and wind-ups to sportsmail . jimmy bullard was happy to speak to reporters upon his arrival in australia . bullard looked relaxed ahead of his appearance on the itv reality show , ` i 'm a celebrity ... get me out of here ' his most famous celebration came in the form of a mock team-talk he gave his hull team-mates in 2009 . bullard has raced to the top of the popularity stakes ahead of the show 's launch on sunday , and is 2/1 favourite with bookmakers coral . other celebrities taking part include towie 's gemma collins , rapper tinchy stryder and actor craig charles . bullard had a stop-start footballing career , suffering from a number of serious injuries throughout . despite this , he was always prominent in the dressing room , widely acknowledged as the joker in the pack . carl fogarty and nadia forde have also both landed in australia ahead of itv show i 'm a celebrity . the irish model said on her arrival that she had come prepared by packing ` lots of bikinis ' forde , pictured modelling mimi holiday lingerie , is ready to take part in i 'm a celebrity ... get me out of here ! itv bosses will be hopeful of pranks aplenty from the ex-footballer while he is in the jungle , and bullard follows on from a host of ex-sportsmen and women who have appeared on the show . perhaps his most famous celebration came in the form of a dressing-down he gave his hull team-mates at the etihad in november 2009 . after scoring a penalty for the tigers , bullard grouped his fellow players into a circle , before recreating an on-the-pitch team-talk that manager phil brown had dished out previously . forde was reportedly dating world number one golfer rory mcilroy , but they have now split . bullard celebrates scoring from the penalty spot for hull , against arsenal at the kc stadium .<doc-sep>jimmy bullard in the jungle was a sad , sorry sight . in some ways it epitomised what 's wrong with english football -- too many who have the privilege of being involved in our beautiful game see it as one big joke . bullard became the first contestant to be voted off the itv show on monday after topping the public vote . video scrollfor jimmy bullard blames editing for making him look like a bully . jimmy bullard was booted out of the jungle on monday after topping the public vote . bullard gave fellow contestant jake quickenden some stick during the show . do n't get me wrong , apart from the unnecessary and annoying shouting , bullard seemed to enjoy being down under , and the bullying of non-league footballer-turned-x-factor-reject jake quickenden -lrb- which was passed off as ` banter ' , the standard fallback excuse used by those who enjoy putting others down in a sad attempt to make themselves look good -rrb- , the former hull city midfielder was one of the entertainers in this current series of i 'm a celebrity get me out of here . but he was wasted in there . watching bullard lose his nerve in a tomb of rats and literally running away because he was so scared , you might be forgiven for thinking he is n't the kind of guy you 'd want next to you in the trenches . bullard grimaces during the bushtucker trial ` vile vineyard ' you might be right in those circumstances , with hunger and darkness overwhelming him , and home thousands of miles away -lrb- although edwina currie managed to see it through -rrb- .

<t> jimmy bullard was voted off i 'm a celebrity ... get me out of here ! </t> <t> a campaign started to bring the former hull city man back to the show . </t> <t> but bullard has insisted that he does not wish to return . </t> <t> bullard gatecrashed good morning britain on wednesday morning . </t> <t> he appeared in budgie smugglers when michaela fogarety was reporting from hotel which celebrities stay in after eviction in queensland , australia . </t> <t> adrian durham : bullard 's talent was wasted in the jungle . </t>

jimmy bullard gatecrashes good morning britain after i 'm a celebrity 2014 exit<T>

seven baggage handlers are charged with swiping electronics , jewelry and other goods from checked luggage at new york 's john f. kennedy international airport , authorities said wednesday . the total value of the stolen goods is over $ 20,000 , authorities said . the thefts occurred between march 2012 and june of this year , queens district attorney richard a. brown and port authority chief security officer joseph p. dunne said in a release . 28-year-old khaleed maynard was named as one of the defendants -- along with sheldon theodore , 22 ; ryan phillips , 35 ; levi miller , 47 ; romero hendricks , 30 ; tihafade esdaile , 29 ; and keston austin , 31 . thefts : seven baggage handlers at john f. kennedy international airport are charged with stealing goods from passengers ' checked luggage -lrb- file photo -rrb- . maynard , theodore and phillips were swissport employees while miller , romero and esdaile were aircraft services international group employees . austin was a gsi employee in terminal 7 . the others worked in terminal 4 . five of the defendants allegedly reached out to an undercover police officer posing as a ` fence ' and the other items ended up at a pawn shop . the passengers the defendants allegedly stole from were traveling to or from japan , johannesburg , london , bangkok , dubai and milan and u.s. cities . ` the defendants have been caught red handed and will now face the consequences of their alleged illegal acts , ' brown said . ipads , iphones , macbooks , samsung galaxy tablets and phones , toshiba laptops , asus laptops , and a set of earrings were stolen , along with other electronics , he also said . crime : the passengers ' personal belongings were reportedly snatched while they traveled to or from japan , johannesburg , london , bangkok , dubai and milan as well as u.s. cities -lrb- file photo -rrb- . brown , citing criminal complaints , stated in the release that the handlers chose the costs for the stolen merchandise , as well as rendezvous points both on and around the airport grounds and pledged to filch more goods . theodore , phillips , miller , hendricks and esdaile may spend as many as 4 years behind bars if they are convicted . maynard and austin could spend as many as 7 years behind bars . the defendants face charges of grand larceny and criminal possession , and were waiting to be arraigned , the release stated . ` the port authority police will continue to aggressively investigate complaints of baggage theft and arrest those , whether port authority employees or outside contractors , who violate the trust given them in handling property of the traveling public , ' dunne said . ` we applaud the efforts of our law enforcement partners in the office of the queens district attorney for their dedication in bringing these violators to justice . '<doc-sep>by . nelson groom for daily mail australia . passengers on the budget airline jetstar are trying to save more money by eluding extra baggage fees . this excess carry-on is causing many passengers to lose their allocated cabin space , as well as prolonging the boarding process . in order to address the mounting concern , jetstar will implement ` cabin baggage officers ' in melbourne , sydney , brisbane , cairns and the gold coast on a trial basis . nip in the bud : jetstar will soon introduce ` cabin baggage officers ' at airport gates in melbourne , sydney , brisbane , cairns and the gold coast . any passengers who attempt to sneak extra luggage on board will be placed in ` hold in line ' , where baggage officers will weigh their luggage . the officers will be located at airport gates , where they will weigh and measure customer 's bags as well as arranging to have luggage checked if it looks oversized or over the assigned weight . at present , passengers who have checked in online can avoid having their bags checked by jetstar staff until reaching the gate lounge , which is allowing those with excess carry-on to board the flight without the extra-baggage charges , reports business traveller . now , passengers who attempt this will have their bags placed in the aircraft hold in line , along with the checked baggage allowance that they have purchased . those who purchased ` carry only fares ' will be penalised by paying the prevailing airport rates , which are higher than what is charged online . caught red handed : passengers found sneaking on excess luggage will pay a higher rate than what they would have if they had declared the baggage . the excess baggage being snuck on-board is causing passengers to lose their cabin-space and prolonging boarding process . jetstar currently offers economy passengers one main and one small item with a total combined weight of up to 10kg . business class passengers are allowed two main items with a combined weight of 20kg . fees for check-in baggage at the time of booking are $ 15.50 for baggage of up to 15kg , and $ 16.50 for baggage of up to 20kg . for baggage checked-in at the airport , fees are $ 70 for up to 15kg of checked baggage , and $ 15 for every additional kilo after that . it is not yet announced when the baggage officers will be introduced .<doc-sep>international flight security concerns have been raised as passengers on board a flight from london to new york 's jfk were left to bypass immigration when the plane arrived at the wrong terminal . passengers on the delta air lines fight were let out into a section of the airport where they did not have to pass through immigration or customs . they were only stopped when airport employees realised they were in the wrong part of the airport . passengers would usually be shuffled through the arriving immigrations and customs desks upon arrival to jfk , but on this flight they were allowed to bypass them . plane crazy : the passengers were dropped off at a baggage claim terminal at jfk -lrb- stock picture of the airport -rrb- , which could have allowed some with carry-on luggage to just stroll out of the airport . the passengers aboard the flight , delta 3 , which took off from heathrow , found that instead of their expected customs and immigration check , they instead departed inside a domestic baggage claim . cbs was alerted to the news by a passenger on the flight , andrew rostron , whose wife is a cbs news employee . rostron , 42 , is originally from bolton but now lives in new york , and was as flying back from uk after visiting his mum . according to rostron , the plane only had about 54 people aboard , and was by no means full . passengers on the delta flight were eventually rounded up and put through immigration and customs , but not before they were let out at the baggage claim . passengers were left next to the delta baggage claim terminal of jfk upon arrival in the u.s. rostron said : ` when we arrived at jfk we pulled up to the gate and the door opened , we got off and walk off the jet bridge . ` we did n't really think about it but we were basically in the main part of the terminal where the passengers were preparing to board . ` we kept walking past shops and duty free and restaurants and then we realised it was a bit strange . ` we just kept going . terminal 4 at jfk is pretty big so you just go and go . ` the only place to go to eventually was domestic baggage , so we went to the baggage counter and we explained what happened and they just asked us `` why are you here ? '' ` it was just weird , very unusual . ' jfk airport is the 17th busiest airport in the world and the 6th busiest in the u.s. rostron said : ` i could have just left the airport and kept going , no question about it . ' i was practically out the front door of the airport but realised i have to go get my bag . ` if you did n't have checked luggage you could have just left , got in a cab and been gone . they had no idea . ' he said that eventually officials rounded them up , escorted them into main . immigration arrivals hall and security officials took their name . the entire processing of the passengers , from the gate to leaving the airport , reportedly took about just over an hour . delta airlines told cbs news it is aware . that ' a small number of customers off delta flight 3 from london to new . york 's kennedy international airport were able to bypass customs . screening . they said : ` delta is working with the port authority as well as customs and border protection and is looking into the matter . ` customer security is of vital importance and delta makes every effort to follow appropriate procedures . '<doc-sep>by . travelmail reporter . hundreds of travellers arriving at gatwick airport 's south terminal have suffered several hours ' delays in picking up their luggage , with many being told to go home without it and get it sent later . a spokesman for the airport said the overnight delays were caused by staff shortages at baggage handling firm swissport . gatwick airport officials apologised and said they were working with airlines and handling agents to ` improve operations ' . frustration : the delays at gatwick airport were caused by staff shortages at baggage handling firm swissport . ` due to resourcing issues with the baggage handlers swissport there were overnight issues and delays with passengers ' luggage on some flights , ' a spokesman for the airport said . ` gatwick provided extra staff to help the airlines and their baggage handlers improve their service , as well as providing welfare and water for passengers waiting in the baggage areas , but we are sorry for the delays they faced . baggage operations are now returning to normal . ' officials at the airport told passengers of british airways flights who had waited more than an hour to collect their bags , and those on monarch , thomas cook or thompson flights who had been waiting 90 minutes or more , that their luggage would be sent to their home address . it is understood easyjet passengers have also been affected but had not been advised to leave without their baggage . many passengers , with some having to wait more than four hours before collecting their luggage , vented their anger on twitter . lulu breed tweeted : ` @gatwick_airport 4 hours for a suitcase ! that was ridiculous . ' sophie wood wrote : ` 3 hrs in #gatwick baggage handling ... apparent lack of staff appalling shambles #gatwick #idiots . ' bob nelson tweeted : ` baggage problem at gatwick has been on going for months we had 2 hr wait in may no notices no help . will never fly from gatwick again . ' some complained about a lack of information , with just a tannoy message apologising for the ` debacle ' and families with young children having to wait . one tweeted : ` great holiday but sour taste after the debacle in baggage reclaim last night . if carlsberg did airports it would n't be gatwick airport ! ' another wrote : ` i am backing gatwick for a second runway but if u cant handle passenger influx with one runway , how will u handle 2 ?? '<doc-sep>a minneapolis-st . paul airport worker is charged with stealing more than $ 84,000 worth of shotguns , revolvers , and other weapons and items from passengers ' luggage . david vang , 23 , faces 11 felony counts , including 10 counts of theft of a firearm after video surveillance linked him to the theft of more than 700 items stolen from passengers with connecting flights . authorities say vang of st. paul scoured through the checked luggage behind closed doors , taking whatever valuables he could find including a crossbow , jewelry , ipads , laptops , cell phones and other electronics . scroll down for video . theft : david vang , 23 , and his wife vue xiong , 21 , face felony charges after video surveillance linked him to the theft of more than 700 stolen items including firearms from airport luggage . footage captured vang then taking the items to an unsecured employee parking ramp where his wife , vue xiong , 21 , was waiting in a vehicle , the criminal complaint said . his wife was charged with one count of felony theft .

<t> the handlers are charged with swiping goods from checked luggage at new york 's john f. kennedy international airport , authorities said . </t> <t> the thefts occurred between march 2012 and june 2014 , officials said . </t> <t> five of the defendants allegedly reached out to an undercover police officer and other items ended up at a pawn shop . </t>

seven baggage handlers at jfk airport are charged with stealing over $ 20,000 worth of goods from passengers ' checked luggage<T>

the widow of eric garner has said that prosecutors never had any intention of indicting the police officer who held her husband in the chokehold that killed him . esaw snipes-garner , 46 , appeared on the today show on thursday morning , just hours after prosecutors in staten island , new york announced that daniel pantaleo would not be charged . in an incident caught on camera in july , pantaleo was seen placing garner in a chokehold in the street and ignoring his cries that he could not breathe . garner later died in hospital . on wednesday , authorities announced that the officer would not be indicted - which mrs garner said came as no surprise . scroll down for video . anger : esaw snipes-garner appeared on the today show on thursday and said she rejects the apology from the officer who killed her husband with a chokehold . the officer will not be indicted . let down : joined by al sharpton , she told savannah guthrie that she never felt any sincerity from authorities as they investigated her husband 's death at the hands of the officer . ` honestly , i think from the beginning i had no faith in staten island prosecuting anybody from staten island , ' she said . ' i felt no remorse , i felt no compassion , no anything from staten island - besides the people on staten island . as far as the police and the da - there was no sincerity in his eyes form day one . ' the officer issued an apology to the family on wednesday but mrs garner said she refused to accept it . ` the time to apologize or have any remorse would have been when my husband was screaming and he could n't breathe , ' she said . she also described the moment that she heard that 29-year-old pantaleo , who is still working for the force but has been put on desk duty , would not face any charges . cuffed : a video shows the aftermath of the chokehold where garner lies on the floor in cuffs . he had told police 11 times that he could not breathe after they jumped on him when he was found selling untaxed cigarettes . ` no christmas ' : garner , a father of six , wo n't be around to play santa for his children this year , his wife sai . ' i just dropped my phone and just started bawling and started crying because it 's not fair , ' she said . ` what do they not see ? how could they possibly not indict ? i felt hopeless . i felt like there was not another corner to turn . like there was nothing left for me to fight for . ' she appeared with the reverend al sharpton on the show and said that working with him now gives her hope because she feels like they will seek justice . on cbs this morning on thursday , she added : ` we need justice . somebody needs to pay . i 'm just trying to , you know , make sure his death is not in vain . ' her appearance on the show came after an angry outburst during a press conference on wednesday night , in which she lashed out at the officer . ` he 's still working , he 's still collecting a paycheck , feeding his kids , ' garner said of pantaleo . ` my husband is now six feet under and i 'm looking for a way to feed my kids . ' at the press conference , sharpton called for peaceful protests . for more videos , please go to vine . lashing out : she also appeared at a press conference on wednesday and said she does not accept officer daniel pantaleo 's apology for killing her husband with a chokehold over the summer . outrage : garner 's mother gwen carr expressed her shock over the decision , saying : ' i do n't know what video they were looking at . it was n't the same one the rest of the world was looking at ' speaking out : following the decision , protests were held across the city throughout the night . mrs garnder added : ` this fight ai n't over , it 's just begun . he should be here celebrating thanksgiving and christmas with his children ... he 's not here because a cop did wrong . ` as long as i have a breath in my body , i will fight . ' pantaleo had been stripped of his gun and badge and will remain on desk duty pending an internal police investigation that could result in administrative charges . in his statement on wednesday , he said : ` it is never my intention to harm anyone and i feel very bad about the death of mr. garner ... i hope that they will accept my personal condolences for their loss . ' see below for video . visit nbcnews.com for breaking news , world news , and news about the economy .<doc-sep>in an incident caught on camera , pantaleo was seen placing garner , a 43-year-old father , in a chokehold in the street and ignoring his cries that he could not breathe . garner later died in hospital . a video shows the aftermath of the chokehold where garner lies on the floor in cuffs . he had told police 11 times that he could not breathe after they jumped on him when he was found selling untaxed cigarettes . pantaleo had been stripped of his gun and badge and will remain on desk duty pending an internal police investigation that could result in administrative charges . in his statement on wednesday , he said : ` it is never my intention to harm anyone and i feel very bad about the death of mr garner ... i hope that they will accept my personal condolences for their loss . ' but garner 's widow esaw snipes-garner , 46 , has refused to accept the apology and said it came as no surprise that pantaleo was not indicted . eric garner 's widow esaw snipes-garner , 46 , has refused to accept palenteo 's apology and said it came as no surprise that he was not indicted . speaking on the today show on thursday morning , she said : ` the time to apologize or have any remorse would have been when my husband was screaming and he could n't breathe .<doc-sep>the new york prosecutor who handled the case in which a white police officer was cleared in the chokehold death of eric garner has announced he is running for congress . staten island district attorney daniel donovan issued a statement saying he is formally seeking the endorsements of the republican , conservative and independence parties . he said that since he first expressed interest , ` the enthusiasm for my candidacy has only broadened and intensified . ' running : staten island district attorney daniel donovan issued a statement saying he is formally seeking the endorsements of the republican , conservative and independence parties . cases : he oversaw the grand jury process which saw a white police cleared of killing eric garner , 43 , in a chokehold in july in staten island . donovan 's announcement did not mention the july 17 death of eric garner , 43 , after scuffling with officers who were arresting him for selling untaxed cigarettes . amateur video showed an officer holding garner around the neck as garner gasped , ' i ca n't breathe . ' a staten island grand jury decided against indicting the policeman , and garner 's death , like that of michael brown in ferguson , missouri , touched off nationwide protests . they were cited by a gunman who murdered two new york city police officers last month . donovan said when the officer was cleared that the grand jury found ` no reasonable cause ' to charge him . his spokeswoman , madelaine st. onge , said friday the campaign had no further comment on the garner case .<doc-sep>by . associated press . a chokehold used by a white police officer on a black new york city man during his arrest for selling untaxed , loose cigarettes last month caused his death , the medical examiner announced friday , ruling it a homicide . eric garner , 43 , whose videotaped confrontation with police has caused widespread outcry and calls by the reverend al sharpton for federal prosecution , was killed by ` the compression of his chest and prone positioning during physical restraint by police , ' said medical examiner spokeswoman julie bolcer . asthma , heart disease and obesity were contributing factors , she said . scroll down for video . aftermath of police chokehold : eric garner lay unconscious for almost seven minutes before an ambulance arrived . here , a paramedic checks his pulse . unresponsive : police stand over eric garner who became unresponsive after being held in an illegal chokehold . stripped of gun and badge : the officer who is filmed waving at the camera after garner has been carted away in an ambulance is the same officer who put him in the chokehold . chokeholds are prohibited by the new york police department . the case is being investigated by prosecutors on staten island , though attorney general eric holder has said the justice department is ` closely monitoring ' the investigation . for eric garner 's widow , there is some small relief that the truth about her husband 's death is out . ` thank god the truth is finally out , ' esaw garner told the new york daily news . ` thank god for that . ' video from after garner has become unconscious shows him lying on the ground as police look over him . almost seven minutes pass before paramedics arrive and no one had attempted cpr before garner was loaded into an ambulance . the nypd did n't immediately respond to a request for comment on the medical examiner 's ruling . the officer who put garner in the chokehold was stripped of his gun and badge pending the investigation , and another was placed on desk duty . two paramedics and two emts were suspended without pay . police commissioner william bratton has said the officer appeared to have placed garner in a chokehold and has ordered a top-to-bottom redesigning of use-of-force training in the nypd . family man : eric garner poses for a picture with four of his five children . community anger : the nypd tried to quell rising tensions following garner 's death with an ` impromptu ' basketball dunk tournament . civil rights investigation : -lrb- left to right -rrb- wife of eric garner , esaw garner , his mother gwen carr , his sister ellisha garner , and his daughter emerald garner , sing behind the reverend al sharpton as he speaks during a rally at the national action network headquarters , saturday , july 26 . in provocative comments thursday , . sharpton called for the officers to be charged criminally . sharpton . believes chokeholds are used disproportionately on minorities . a . video shot by an onlooker shows garner telling the officers to leave . him alone and refusing to be handcuffed . one responded by appearing to . put him in a chokehold , which is banned under police policy . garner is heard gasping ' i ca n't breathe , ' repeatedly and is ignored by police . he was later pronounced dead at the hospital . ` we want justice for my son . ... i would n't wish this on my worst enemy , ' said garner 's mother , gwen carr . police also confirmed saturday that another officer has been placed on restricted duty after an amateur video surfaced that appears to show him stomping on the head of a brooklyn drug suspect during a recent arrest . in a statement , the president of the powerful patrolmen 's association , cautioned against reading too much into the videos . ` videotapes never present all of the facts in a situation , ' said patrick lynch . ` they never capture the criminal act or offense that brings police action to the scene . they present an isolated period of a police interaction but never the entire scenario . ' brutal : distressing video of garner 's arrest shows him telling police that all he had done was help to break up a fight before he 's tackled to the ground , at which point he tells police he ca n't breath before becoming unconscious . fond farewell : mourners gather at the funeral of eric garner at bethel baptist church in brooklyn on july 23 . community gathers : gwen carr -lrb- left -rrb- hugging ramsey orta , the civilian who video recorded the incident with nypd and the late eric garner -lrb- carr 's son -rrb- . senseless death : eric garner died shortly after police put him in a banned chokehold as they arrested him in new york city where the death has sparked outrage and a promise to reform police training . the garner family was joined saturday by the fiance of sean bell , an unarmed man killed by nypd officers in a 50-bullet barrage in 2006 on what would have been his wedding day . three officers were cleared of manslaughter charges , but the city was forced to pay more than $ 7 million to settle a wrongful death claim . ` seeing this family is like looking in the mirror , ' said nicole paultre bell , who legally took his name after his death . sharpton told the audience he 's planning to rally support for a federal probe by inviting activists from across the country to join in a march across the verrazano-narrows bridge . ` we are not going to let this go , ' sharpton said . ` can you imagine ? a chokehold on videotape ? if we ca n't get justice here , we ca n't get justice anywhere . '<doc-sep>by . associated press . the widow of a man who died in new york city police custody after apparently being placed in a chokehold says he was n't violent . esaw garner said saturday that her husband , eric garner , ` was a quiet man , but he 's making a lot of noise now . ' members of garner 's family spoke at the harlem headquarters of the rev. al sharpton . comfort in death : esaw garner , right , is consoled by family members at the funeral for her husband , eric garner , at bethel baptist church . garner died in police custody after an officer placed him in an apparent chokehold . a quiet man : esaw garner said her husband was a quiet man but that ` he 's making a lot of noise now ' garner 's mother , gwen carr , said she wants justice for her son . garner died last week as he was being arrested on suspicion of selling loose , untaxed cigarettes . an amateur video shows a plainclothes officer placing garner in what appears to be a chokehold . garner gasped , ' i ca n't breathe ! ' autopsy results are pending further testing . u.s. attorney general eric holder says the justice department is ` closely monitoring ' the investigation into garner 's death . victim : . eric garner , 43 , died after being held in a ` chokehold ' by nypd officer . daniel pantaleo in staten island . an initial report into his death has . said he was ` not in great distress . nypd . commissioner bill bratton has since ordered all of the city 's 35,000 officers . to be retrained in how they use force following the death . bratton . said garner 's death was ` very tragic ' and ordered deputy commissioner . of training benjamin tucker to conduct a ` top-to-bottom ' review of . officers ' training . the . commissioner , who met with fbi officials following garner 's death , said . he anticipated a civil suit by the family and ` would not be surprised . if the u.s. attorney ` decides to open a civil rights violation . investigation . ' an . initial report into garner 's death released earlier this week did not . mention a chokehold , claiming he ` was not in great distress ' and his . health ` did not get worse ' as he was held down . the . omission has sparked an angry reaction from city hall , with state . senator bill perkins shouting : ` this is murder ' during a rally . in the video of garner 's death , veteran officer pantaleo waved to the camera as the father was taken away on a stretcher . one of the witnesses asked , ` why is nobody doing cpr ? ' an officer responded , ` because he 's breathing . ' demanding . action : nypd commissioner bill bratton , pictured left with new york . mayor bill de blasio during a press conference this week , wants a .

<t> esaw garner appeared on today on thursday , hours after staten island prosecutor said the cop who killed her husband would not be indicted . </t> <t> she said she never saw any sincerity from authorities and so never expected them to bring charges against daniel pantaleo , 29 . </t> <t> pantaleo was reportedly ` distraught ' just after garner 's death and extended his condolences to garner 's family following the jury 's decision . </t> <t> mrs garner has refused to accept his apology . </t>

eric garner 's widow says prosecutors never had any intention of indicting officer<T>

ronald koeman admits southampton 's injury pile-up may force him into the transfer market next month as he attempts to extend a wonderful start to the campaign . koeman lost jack cork and toby alderweireld during the 1-0 defeat at arsenal on wednesday and does not expect key midfielder morgan schneiderlin to be fit for monday 's game at home to manchester united . saints are third in the barclays premier league after 14 games but have not won in three outings and the manager fears the demanding festive fixture list will take its toll on clubs like his , with smaller squads . jack cork -lrb- left -rrb- and toby alderweireld limped off for southampton in the 1-0 defeat against arsenal .<doc-sep>saints boss ronald koeman admits he may be forced into january transfer market as a result of injuries . morgan schneiderlin -lrb- left -rrb- missed the game and is also set to sit out the match with manchester united . koeman said : ` we like to be competitive until the end of the season . there 's the asia cup in january for maya yoshida and africa cup of nations for sadio mane . ` we have spoken already about this situation . we are looking and with these kinds of injuries , maybe with these kind of injuries you have to do something .<doc-sep>` with morgan we have to wait . i do n't think he will be fit for monday but may the weekend after . jack has hurt the same ankle as last season . with toby we have to wait but a hamstring is always minimum two weeks and usually longer . alderweireld -lrb- left -rrb- signals to be substituted as arsenal calum chambers offers to help him up to his feet . jack cork -lrb- bottom centre -rrb- holds his leg after getting injured as saints players talk to the referee . ` dusan tadic was also a little bit injured and tired . we play a lot . you see injuries in all teams . that 's the risk in football . that 's the number of games they have to play .<doc-sep>` southampton do n't have the number of players arsenal have , when you look in the stand and on the bench . ` we do n't have that , and that is the problem for the lower teams with this schedule in games in december . ' dusan tadic also picked up a knock against arsenal as the injuries continue to pile up for southampton .<doc-sep>southampton manager ronald koeman has declared ` we will sell nobody in january ' as he battles to keep hold of prize asset morgan schneiderlin . midfield linchpin schneiderlin has again been linked with a move away from st mary 's , with arsenal and tottenham prepared to renew interest next month . the france midfielder was persuaded not to leave southampton amid a summer exodus and new boss koeman has since guided the south coast club to fifth in the premier league . southampton manager ronald koeman has declared that the south coast club ` will sell nobody in january ' koeman has pledged saints will not let anyone leave in next month 's transfer window , while also eyeing two additions . ` we will sell nobody in january , ' said koeman ahead of saturday 's premier league trip to burnley . ` morgan 's attitude is fantastic - everybody knows that he had a difficult time in the summer , but finally he accepted his situation and he 's doing his best and looking forward to returning to playing . ' schneiderlin will miss saturday 's turf moor clash as he continues to battle a groin problem , but could make a return in tuesday 's capital one cup match at sheffield united . fit-again toby alderweireld will ease saints ' midfield injury glut after being cleared to return for the burnley battle , while james ward-prowse has almost beaten his two-month ankle problem . the dutch boss said that saints were looking to sign a couple of players during the transfer window .<doc-sep>southampton will ask tottenham hotspur to include andros townsend or harry kane in any deal for jay rodriguez . spurs manager mauricio pochettino wants to sign rodriguez in january as he looks to bolster his misfiring strike force . the saints want to keep hold of the england international - who has n't played since april due to a serious knee injury - and have offered the former burnley forward an improved five-year deal to stay . southampton want either andros townsend -lrb- left -rrb- or harry kane if tottenham hotspur sign jay rodriguez . rodriguez could move to white hart lane in january but southampton do not want to sell him . but rodriguez is yet to put pen to paper , casting doubt on his future at st mary 's . he has just 18 months left on his deal and , despite wanting to keep the 25-year-old , the saints are aware of the fact that he could agree a free transfer away from the club in a little more than 12 months time . spurs will test southampton 's resolve to keep rodriguez when the transfer window re-opens in january . but manager ronald koeman wants the white hart lane club to include townsend or kane in any deal which would see rodriguez move to london .<doc-sep>southampton defender jos hooiveld has signed for millwall on loan until the end of the season . the 31-year-old is very much out of favour at st. mary 's under new boss ronald koeman - having yet to played a game all season for the club . hooiveld becomes millwall 's sixth signing of the january transfer window , following the arrivals of paris cowan-hall , dan harding , stefan maierhofer , shaun cummings and diego fabbrini to the new den . jos hooiveld poses after signing for millwall on loan from southampton until the end of the season . hooiveld -lrb- right -rrb- has not made an appearance under southampton manager ronald koeman .<doc-sep>southampton are also keen on vlaar as they bid to replace liverpool-bound dejan lovren . tottenham made their first two forays into the transfer market under mauricio pochettino on wednesday evening as they completed the signings of swansea duo ben davies and michel vorm . and the former southampton manager is now keen to step up his attempts to bring new faces while moving on players who he does not plan to use regularly . interested : southampton manager ronald koeman could rival tottenham 's pursuit of vlaar .

<t> southampton lost 1-0 to arsenal at the emirates on wednesday night . </t> <t> jack cork and toby alderweireld limped off injured at the emirates . </t> <t> morgan schneiderlin expected to miss manchester united clash too . </t> <t> saints boss ronald koeman admits he may be forced into transfer market . </t> <t> koeman said saints ` do n't have the number of players arsenal have ' </t>

southampton injury crisis may force ronald koeman into january transfer market<T>

sergio aguero and alexis sanchez are inspiring awe with freakish regularity . for the argentine , it is rocket shots from all angles . for the chilean , it is his uncanny knack of scoring at just the right time . on wednesday night , each delivered again . aguero took his premier league tally to 14 goals with a double of sheer beauty at sunderland ; sanchez reached nine with a late finish to claim victory over stubborn southampton . both have south american flair in spades , but it is each player 's steely resolve to win games for their team which is most impressive . both sergio aguero and alexis sanchez -lrb- right -rrb- have been key for their teams this season .<doc-sep>aguero has scored 45 per cent of manchester city 's goals in the premier league this season . sanchez 's strikes account for 41 per cent of arsenal 's total . each forward has directly won nine points through their contributions so far -lrb- goals and assists -rrb- -- and are single-handedly raising their clubs up the division , as these tables show . city slump six places to eighth with aguero out of the equation . erase him from manuel pellegrini 's selections and there would be no four-goal demolition of tottenham translating a defeat to victory , no winner against manchester united , no rescue mission at queens park rangers . arsenal plummet even further minus sanchez -- eight places to 14th . as much as his tenacity and technique are a joy to behold , his empirical importance is what arsene wenger will value . he has salvaged draws from defeats against leicester , manchester city , and hull -- won the game at sunderland and set his side on the path to late victory over burnley .<doc-sep>sergio aguero scored twice for manchester city against sunderland on wednesday night . aguero 's qualities are well-established -- it is more than two years since aguerooooo won the title for city -- but his level right now , at 26 , is approaching the heights climbed only by the best this country has seen . for impact and ingenuity , he is matching the likes of luis suarez , thierry henry and cristiano ronaldo . sanchez has taken to english football with an ease that is not necessarily guaranteed by a large transfer cheque . aged 25 , he is still on an upward curve , making his # 30million fee last summer appear ever more a bargain as each defining goal hits the back of the net . even after only 14 premier league games , it is clear the final finishing positions of city and arsenal will be determined by the form and fitness of two men measuring 5ft 8in and 5ft 7in . size does n't matter , goals do .<doc-sep>sanchez scores arsenal 's winner against southampton at the end to secure all three points . sanchez celebrates as he netted his ninth goal of the season . diego costa has scored 11 goals for chelsea since joining from atletico madrid in the summer . p.s. diego costa , on 11 goals , separates aguero and sanchez in second at the top of the scoring charts . he has stormed into this league but is not as individually important as the other two . without his goals and assists chelsea would still be first , such is their supremacy and spread of contributors . five points fewer , but still no 1 .<doc-sep>arsenal would be teetering on the edge of the relegation zone were it not for summer signing alexis sanchez . the # 30million man brought in from barcelona has virtually been single-handedly keeping arsene wenger 's side competitive with his goals and assists this season . although this has been far from a vintage arsenal season and they sit sixth in the table , were it not for sanchez 's crucial contribution of eight goals and two assists they would be in 17th on 10 points . alexis sanchez celebrates after scoring for arsenal against swansea city at the liberty stadium on sunday . sanchez -lrb- centre -rrb- scores the opening goal of the match but arsenal went on to lose 2-1 to swansea . alexis sanchez 's stats for 2014-15 . matches 10 . goals 8 minutes per goal 98 . assists 2 chances created 24 . premier league only , stats via opta .<doc-sep>click here for all the stats from the game using our fantastic match zone service . alexis sanchez and danny welbeck look money well spent for arsenal but if arsene wenger had splashed the cash on a central defender they would have beaten hull at a canter on saturday . instead , welbeck 's injury-time goal was only good enough for a point as hull took full advantage of a makeshift gunners defence to storm into a 2-1 lead after sanchez 's brilliant opener . going forward , arsenal were breathtaking at times , sanchez in particular . but without laurent koscielny -lrb- achilles tendon -rrb- , mathieu debuchy -lrb- ankle -rrb- and calum chambers -lrb- suspended -rrb- , they were powder puff at the back . video scroll down to watch arsene wenger : one point from 70 percent possession not acceptable . danny welbeck lifts the ball past substitute keeper eldin jakupovic to hand arsenal a crucial point against hull city on saturday . the former manchester united striker quickly runs to retrieve the ball as arsenal pushed for a winner . but it was still a thoroughly frustrating day for arsene wenger with more points dropped in the title race . abel hernandez celebrates after giving hull city a 2-1 lead against arsenal at the emirates stadium on saturday . hernandez leapt above arsenal 's per mertsacker to put steve bruce 's visiting side in front . arsenal are now 11 points ahead of the premier league leaders , as hatem ben arfa congratulates hernandez . majority shareholder stan kroenke and chief executive ivan gazidis were watching on at the emirates stadium . mohamed diame equalised for hull ... he was down injured shortly before and arsenal players were furious . per mertesacker and mathieu flamini argue with referee roger east after hull scored their first goal . alexis sanchez was a bright spark for arsenal in front of their fans , but even he shows his frustration . arsenal : szczesny 6 , bellerin 6.5 , mertesacker 6 , monreal 6.5 , gibbs 6.5 , flamini 6 -lrb- ramsey 63 7 -rrb- , wilshere 7 -lrb- campbell 69 6.5 -rrb- , oxlade-chamberlain 5.5 , cazorla 6.5 , alexis 7 , welbeck 6.5 .<doc-sep>` it 's a little bit of a disadvantage without being an excuse , but we need to make sure that we do n't do it any more . we do n't want to start next year again from zero and another seven players in the starting xi . ' it is a fact that poyet is still trying to mould a team from the players with which he was presented by sporting director lee congerton during the summer , although there were only three members of the new intake among his starting xi against the gunners - patrick van aanholt , jack rodwell and will buckley . poyet 's sunderland side sit around the relegation zone after losing 2-0 against arsenal at the stadium of light . arsenal 's alexis sanchez shoots to score past sunderland goalkeeper mannone . ironically , it was two of his longer-serving and usually more dependable men who were culpable in a defeat which highlighted the club 's depressing capacity to self-harm . the home side had held firm in the face of sustained pressure from arsenal 's slick passing game with mikel arteta and mathieu flamini feeding alexis sanchez , santi cazorla and alex oxlade-chamberlain to place a stranglehold on the ball . but with half an hour gone , central defender wes brown , under pressure from the admirable sanchez , attempted a back-pass to vito mannone from the best part of 50 yards , but only managed to scuff the ball into the chile international 's path and saw him sprint away before lifting a delicate shot over the advancing keeper . to their credit , the black cats rallied after the break and made a genuine fist of forcing their way back into the game , only to succumb once again at the death when mannone , who was beaten three times last weekend by team-mates , allowed buckley 's back-pass to get away from him and sanchez pounced to double his tally .<doc-sep>ronald koeman 's side kept the winning habit with their sixth victory in seven league matches and now have 19 points from nine matches . alexis sanchez scored a brace to give arsenal all three points against sunderland -- the black cats have now conceded 10 goals in two matches after shipping eight last weekend . the win gave arsene wenger a first league win in four matches and lifts the gunners up to fifth with swansea city one place behind following a 2-0 win at leicester city . liverpool could only draw 0-0 at home to hull city -- a result which sees brendan rodgers ' side slip to seventh in the table . west bromwich albion and crystal palace also shared the points in a 2-2 draw at the hawthorns . dortmund slump continues . borussia dortmund 's nightmare start to the bundesliga season continued with a fourth straight league defeat on saturday against hannover 96 . hiroshi kiyotake 's 62nd-minute winner consigned jurgen klopp 's team to a third home defeat of the league season and a sixth loss in all . their spectacular lack of league victories -- the latest defeat leaves dortmund hovering above the relegation places in 15th -- is in stark contrast to the club 's champions league form where they are riding high in group d with three wins from three matches . compare that to a league run that has yielded one point in the last six games .

<t> sergio aguero has scored 14 goals for manchester city this season . </t> <t> alexis sanchez and aguero have won nine points for their sides this year . </t> <t> chelsea do not depend on diego costa - despite his 11 goals this season . </t>

arsenal would be hovering above relegation zone without alexis sanchez<T>

calum chambers first came to arsene wenger 's attention in arsenal 's 2-2 draw at southampton in january . chambers moved to the emirates stadium for # 12million in the summer and has been a virtual ever-present for the gunners , playing at right back and deputising at centre half . ' i was impressed by his understanding of the game and his interception qualities , ' said wenger of the 19-year-old defender who played 90 minutes against his former club in arsenal 's 1-0 win against southampton on wednesday night . calum chambers in action against southampton during arsenal 's 1-0 victory at the emirates on wednesday . the arsenal defender has been a virtual ever-present for the gunners this season . ` the first time i watched him was in our 2-2 draw against southampton when we played them away last season . ' i liked the fact that he was early on the ball . his reading of the game and his transition to quickly go forward also stood out , and his touch was good as well . ' i checked his birth date after the game and was very interested . '<doc-sep>sanchez drilled home aaron ramsey 's pass as arsenal stole a late winner at the emirates after southampton had been reduced to 10 men due to toby alderweireld limping off with a hamstring injury six minutes from time . alexis sanchez struck in the 89th minute at the emirates as arsenal stole a late victory over southampton . sanchez celebrates his late strike against southampton as arsenal sealed an invaluable victory . video wenger pleased with return to defensive solidity . it was the gunners ' third game in eight days and wenger was impressed with sanchez 's unwillingness to settle for a point . ` alexis is one of the players who had to dig deep , but he still had such desire to fight . he always finds something special to get a goal ' . said wenger . ` it 's difficult to find examples of someone who has settled at a club so quickly . he arrived in july and now it 's december . ` when you look at the number of goals he has and the impact he has on the team , it 's fabulous . '<doc-sep>by . sami mokbel . follow @@ samimokbel81_dm . arsenal have signed southampton right-back calum chambers in a # 12million deal . the highly-rated 19-year-old has only made 23 first team appearances for southampton but arsenal have seen enough to recognise his potential . chambers becomes the third player after theo walcott in 2006 and alex oxlade-chamberlain in 2011 to swap the south coast for north london . video scroll down to watch calum chambers sing in front of new team-mates . young hope : calum chambers impressed for southampton last season despite only being 19 years old . leading the way : theo walcott -lrb- right -rrb- also left southampton for arsenal like calum chambers . versatile : calum chambers can play at right back and centre back which impressed arsene wenger . numbers game : calum chambers has been given the no 21 shirt by new club arsenal . big-money move : calum chambers is set to leave southampton for arsenal this summer . highly-rated : 19-year-old chambers has only made 23 first team appearances for southampton . calum chambers is the third player in recent years to leave southampton for arsenal . calum chambers -lrb- july 2014 -rrb- : # 12m . alex oxlade-chamberlain -lrb- august 2011 -rrb- : # 12m initial payment which could rise to # 15m with add-ons . theo walcott -lrb- january 2006 -rrb- : # 9.1 m. original fee was # 5m down , # 5m depending on club appearances and # 2m based on england appearances . it was later revised to # 9.1 m by a compromise agreement in march 2008 . sportsmail understands that manager arsene wenger plans to convert chambers in to a centre back in the long term . wenger is impressed with the defender 's versatility and it is hoped that in time he could become as influential as former captain tony adams . chambers said : ' i am so happy to be . signing for arsenal . they are a team i have much admired for their . playing style , and a team who have been one of the top sides in europe . for many years . i 'm looking forward to joining up with my new team-mates . today and beginning preparation for the season ahead . ' i would like .<doc-sep>by . simeon gholam . follow @@ simgholam . arsenal players have been preparing in training ahead of sunday 's community shield clash against manchester city . under the watchful eye of arsene wenger was new signing alexis sanchez , who could become one of several debutantes for the gunners at wembley . also in action was recent signing calum chambers , who could start at centre-back alongside laurent koscielny , and mathieu debuchy and right-back in place of the departed bacary sagna . video scroll down to see ` sanchez and sanogo link up for incredibly crafted training goal ' away : alexis sanchez using his trademark lightning speed on the ball . impress me : arsene wenger shaking hands with joel campbell as he prepares for his first arsenal game . belter : wojciech szczesny practices his kicking . conductor : pass master mikel arteta practices his possession play in training . instructor : arsene wenger passes on some wise words of wisdom to young calum chambers . trio : alex oxlade-chamberlain , jack wilshere and kieran gibbs get ready to begin . warm-up : the squad does some light running as they prepare for a session . pointers : kieran gibbs offers some advice whilst yaya sanogo watches on . new boy : calum chambers uses his strength to try and nick one off the feet of olivier giroud .<doc-sep>by . sami mokbel . follow @@ samimokbel81_dm . arsene wenger wants to groom new-boy calum chambers into an arsenal middle man . the gunners have completed the signing of the right-back from southampton in a deal that could reach # 16million . chambers , 19 , made the breakthrough at st mary 's as a right-back , where he competed with nathaniel clyne for a starting spot . versatile : calum chambers can play at right back and centre back which impressed arsene wenger . young hope : calum chambers impressed for southampton last season despite only being 19 years old . fiery : calum chambers gets a ticking off from referee mark clattenburg last season . but wenger feels the teenager has the attributes to play through the middle - as either a centre-back or defensive midfielder .<doc-sep>arsene wenger says arsenal will be active in the january transfer window after injuries to mikel arteta and mathieu debuchy . wenger confirmed the pair will be out for three months each after arteta had an ankle operation and debuchy had surgery on his dislocated shoulder . that leaves arsenal short of options at the back , forcing wenger - who has been linked with moves for west ham 's winston reid and celtic 's virgil van dijk - into the market . videos scroll down to watch . mathieu debuchy dislocated his shoulder after colliding with stoke 's marko arnautovic in the 3-0 victory . debuchy reacts after colliding with the advertising boards during the premier league match at the emirates . debuchy will miss three months of the season after injuring his shoulder . wenger said : ` yes , we are more -lsb- in the market now -rsb- . we have -lrb- calum -rrb- chambers and we have -lrb- hector -rrb- bellerin , who is coming on well , and i want to give them a chance as well , but of course we are in the market like many other clubs . ` we work really hard , morning until late night , to try to get one or two players in . ' he added : ` we are out in the market and we are working very hard everyday . all our scouts and our people are working very hard to find a defender . ' asked whether he was interested in dortmund midfielder ilkay gundogan , wenger replied : ` he 's not a defender . at the moment we are more looking for the defensive department . ' debuchy 's injury has especially come as a big blow to arsenal , with the defender only recently returning from a previous injury .

<t> chambers moved to the emirates from southampton in the summer . </t> <t> he has been an ever-present for the first team since his # 12million switch . </t> <t> chambers , 19 , played the full 90 mins in arsenal 's 1-0 win on wednesday . </t>

calum chambers caught my eye in january ... i checked his birth date and i was very interested , reveals arsene wenger<T>

she 's the creative mind behind the elegant and original handmade garments worn by the likes of angelina jolie and beyoncé . but the story of ralph & russo 's co-founder and creative director , tamara ralph , begins in sydney 's beach town of cronulla , where she grew up sketching and sewing clothes for her friends and family . the 31-year-old told daily mail australia that her childhood memories consist of sitting in the small sewing room alongside her mother and grandmother , surrounded by archives of sewing patterns , watching them at work . scroll down for video . tamara ralph , from cronulla in sydney , and michael russo , from carseldine in queensland , started their brand in a small office with one furnishing , one mannequin and one computer . now the duo 's international business is designing the clothes of a-list stars like beyoncé and angelina jolie . ' a lot of my family were in the fashion industry ; my mother worked as a stylist and is now an interior designer , my grandmother and great grandmother were both couturiers , so it was always something i had an interest in from a young age , ' ms ralph said . ' i used to watch them create beautiful dresses in our sewing room and when i got older , at about 10 , they started teaching me draping and hand sewing and i was so interested in it that i would spend all my time sewing and sketching -- i was just obsessed with creating . ` when i was really young , even two or three , my mother says i would refuse to sketch anything but dresses . if i got asked to draw a house at school , i said `` no , i 'm drawing a dress '' . ` it started as a passion , and when i was very young i would just start making dresses for myself and obviously when my girlfriends saw what i was wearing they 'd want one as well . ' ralph 's interest in fashion grew at her cronulla home , where she would watch her mother and grandmother for hours in their sewing room . by 10-years-old , she was learning how to hand sew on her own and would eventually make clothes for her self and her friends . now , she and her fiancé michael russo are the brains behind the hundred-million dollar exclusive brand ralph & russo , whose fashion expertise is in such high-demand that they 've joined the ranks of chanel , christian dior and valentino and have been invited to the chambre syndicale de la haute couture in paris -- something no australian has ever achieved before ; the highest accolade in in haute couture . their recently launched accessories range -- made-up of sheik handmade bags and shoes -- has already sold out . but their unique business was born from just a chance encounter . after studying at the white house institute of design in sydney , ralph set out to london for a holiday , where she hoped to make a break in the world of fashion . instead , she ran into russo , a banker from carseldine in queensland , who was sent to london for work . this year , ralph & russo were the master minds behind the smooth white silk and crepe tailored pencil dress that angelina jolie donned at the premiere of unbroken -lrb- right -rrb- as well as beyoncé shimmering costumes during her mrs carter world tour . jolie 's dove grey couture suit , that she dressed in when presented with her damehood by the queen , was also a ralph & russo design . ` within four hours of arriving in the country , michael and i accidentally ran into each other and started talking for some reason and we just kept talking for an hour and a half -- it was a fate encounter , ' ralph said . with both of them looking for something different , they noticed a gap in the london market for haute couture and decided to take a leap of faith and combine their skills , while taking advantage of the international clientele constantly coming through london . ` we started in a very humble office -- one furnishing , one mannequin , one computer -- and grew to offices , and then floors , and then buildings , ' russo told daily mail australia . fast forward ten years later and the couple are expanding rapidly internationally -- with boutiques and show rooms opening in paris , new york and hong kong . not to mention the constant travelling they do , to meet personally with their international clients in their very homes . their company is in such high demand high-demand that they 've joined the ranks of chanel , christian dior and valentino and have been invited to the chambre syndicale de la haute couture in paris -- something no australian has ever achieved before ; the highest accolade in in haute couture . the duo said that they began as a word-of-mouth business , ` we 'd do one dress at an event and the next day we 'd have five ladies calling and asking for something -- it just spiralled ' . but this year , they were the master minds behind the smooth white silk and crepe tailored pencil dress that angelina jolie donned at the premiere of unbroken , as well as the dove grey couture suit she dressed in when she was presented with her damehood from the queen . beyoncé is another known fan of the couple 's creative designs , who ralph & russo said they worked with right from the begging of their business . the american singer chose their shimmering costumes for her mrs carter world tour , including the iconic white crystal and pearl bodysuit , worn at her opening performance . their unique business was born from a chance encounter . ralph literally stumbled into russo during a holiday in london 10 years ago , and the pair struck up a conversation . ` it 's a lot of fun , ' ralph said of working with beyoncé , refusing to give too much away . ` we prefer to work closely with a small selection of people so that we can work together and collaborate and create the perfect garment . they get really involved and there 's a lot of collaboration . ' russo added , of beyoncé and jolie : ` they 're just really lovely to work with . it 's all about the event and finding what 's perfect for that event and how they want to be perceived so that we can design something for them especially . ralph only shared minimal details about one of the couple 's most anticipated fashion events -- their wedding - admitting that she would design four dresses and choose what she 'd wear on the day , to surprise her fiancée . ` we have private collections for a lot of our clients so that 's why we prefer to keep it very exclusive and personal . ' the couple are very serious about their privacy . alongside their refusal to comment on rumours that they 're in talks with royal kate middleton , ralph only shared minimal details about one of the couple 's most anticipated fashion events -- their wedding . ` it 's something that 's still in the works -- it 's a big secret , ' ralph said of her wedding dress . ` there will be a number of designs - i thought i should design about four and then i can choose what i 'm going to wear on the day , so that he -lsb- michael -rsb- does n't know which one it will be . '<doc-sep>as kate and william 's royal tour to australia draws near , interest in the minute details of their schedule , childcare plans , and of course kate 's wardrobe is reaching fever pitch . a worldwide fashion icon , the duchess 's wardrobe will be under even more scrutiny than usual as she embarks on her second official royal tour , seen by millions as an ambassador for british fashion . as well as no doubt remaining loyal to some of her long standing favourite designers such as , temperley , the 32-year-old has apparently also commissioned ralph & russo to design some of her pieces for the trip . kate , pictured performing her royal duties recently , has reportedly turned to ralph & russo for help with her hot anticipated wardrobe for the upcoming tour . the trip to australia , which starts next week , marks the second official tour the duke and duchess of cambridge have undertaken on behalf of the queen , and interest is high worldwide , especially as they will be joined by prince george . looking through the ralph & russo ss14 collection it is not hard to image kate in many of the elegant designs . tamara ralph and michael russo are the australian couple behind the british brand . grazia reports that a source confirms kate has approached the designers , saying : ` kate visited ralph & russo 's boutique last month and said she was looking for inspiration for the tour . ` she liked that they had australian connections and has apparently given them specific instructions for a gown . ' the brand , which hit the news earlier this year when they became the first british designer ever to be welcomed into the official couture fashion week in over 100 years , is sure to be a crowd pleasing choice for her upcoming tour down under , ralph and russo , despite being a british brand , was founded in 2007 by australian couple tamara ralph and michael russo . and kate will be in good company as the pair boast some serious a list clientele including angelina jolie and beyonce , and their outfits have price-tags to match with a cocktail dress . looking through the latest collection it is not hard to imagine kate looking elegant in a number of their pieces , which included tailored skirt suits with kate 's favoured cinched-in waist and breath-taking red carpet worthy gowns . however the commissioning of the designers marks a distinct change in direction for the duchess , who is known for her love of high-street designers . ralph & russo were the first british designer to be officially part of couture fashion week for 100 years . the designers have yet to make a ready-to-wear range and a bespoke gown can cost as much as # 50,000 . the duchess , pictured here in 2012 at the third stop of the couple 's nine-day tour of southeast asia and the south pacific , kept her look casual , wearing lots of high street brands as well as designer clothes . the queen is apparently is keen to see kate looking more regal on the upcoming tour , with longer hemlines and more jewels . william and kate 's 2012 tour of asia saw kate pairing british designers such as alexander mcqueen with plenty of high street favourites such as russell & bromley and hobbs . in contrast to her usual humble fashion tastes , ralph & russo represent the very top end of design , having never in fact produced a ready-to-wear range , focusing instead on custom made pieces and couture collections . speaking to vogue earlier this year ralph said of their ethos : ` we create an experience around the dress ; we have a very personal relationship with each of our clients . ` i have always loved the fantasy or fashion and it was important for me to focus on something i loved . ' the move up the fashion ladder may be prompted by the queen , who apparently is keen to see kate looking more regal on the upcoming tour , with longer hemlines and more jewels .<doc-sep>by . deni kirkova . destiny 's child might have rocked some of the most iconic fashion looks of the 1990s , but beyoncé has come a long way since letting her mother dress her for the stage . the global superstar has kicked off her mrs carter show tour in outfits designed by some of the world 's top fashion houses . julien macdonald , dsquared2 , and ralph and russo have all contributed to her showstopping stage wardrobe and today italian label pucci released inception sketches of their creations for the 31-year-old megastar . peter dundas , emilio pucci creative director , worked with beyoncé to create costumes for her tour . beyoncé wore several pucci creations on the first night of her mrs carter world tour in belgade , serbia . superstar beyoncé teamed the outfit with a blue nails , lip gloss , smoky eyes and tousled hair . peter dundas , emilio pucci creative director , worked with beyoncé to create costumes that resonate with the singer 's ` modern take on glamour ' . dundas drew inspiration from the fall/winter 2013-14 show collection , reinterpreting the rock goddess theme through fabrics and proportions . this allows for the ` complexity of choreography and complements the theatrical storytelling ' of the mrs. carter show , which began yesterday in belgrade , serbia . pucci 's purple design was instantly recognisable as beyoncé stepped on stage wearing a pair of high-waisted pastel shorts featuring their signature 1960s psychedelic print . thigh-high leather boots , a double-breasted leather coat and wide-brimmed hat completed the sexy look . beyoncé wearing the black leather pucci creation in serbia last night , where she performed for 18,000 fans . queen bey rocked the 1990s gangster look with a sexy twist , accessorised with matching hat .<doc-sep>by . bianca london . published : . 10:27 est , 13 march 2014 . | . updated : . 11:14 est , 14 march 2014 . when it comes to most things it can be said that women wear the trousers and now we 're doing it quite literally too . the high street has witnessed sales of trouser suits soar by 157 per cent after recent awards ceremonies such as the baftas and the oscars , where fashion 's finest were championing the trend . style icons cara delevingne , kourtney kardashian , madonna and ellen degeneres have been embracing the look since the start of the new year and the red carpets were blanketed in ladies ' tuxes . it 's a man 's world : the high street has witnessed sales of trouser suits soar by 157 per cent thanks to cara delevingne -lrb- left -rrb- and angelina jolie . brad pitt and angelina jolie kicked off the red carpet trend with his and hers ' tuxedos at the baftas , followed by pharrell williams and wife helen lasichanh at the oscars while amy adams turned heads in a striking scarlet ensemble at the awards luncheon . trouser suits also featured strongly on the catwalks of new york , milan , paris and london during fashion week - as seen at armani and jasper conran - as well as being the favoured attire of front row fashionistas . androgynous dressing is back on the style agenda but that does n't mean you have to look manly . ` clean-lined suits with cuts in the right places can look feminine and flattering as shown at jil sander , tods and versace , ' said fashion blogger lydia faye jones . model behaviour : cara delevingne and suki waterhouse outshone fellow attendees of the pre bafta party in their burberry suits . tux trend : kourtney kardashian -lrb- left -rrb- and ellen degeneres have been rocking this trend since the start of the new year and the red carpets were blanketed in ladies ' tuxes . his-and-hers : pharrell williams and his wife helen lasichanh arrived at the oscars wearing a duo of looks designed by mr slimane .<doc-sep>by . misty white sidell . jane fonda looked sensational at cannes this week in a dazzling beaded elie saab gown . but it will not have escaped keen-eyed fashion observers that we have seen the dress before , on the back of angelina jolie at the oscars in march . while the two women opted for different colorways -lrb- ms jolie chose a champagne hue , while ms foda 's was deep red -rrb- , the gowns were nearly identical in shape , silhouette , and construction . scroll down for video . double-take : angelina jolie -lrb- left -rrb- and jane fonda -lrb- right -rrb- have now both worn nearly identical elie saab gowns , with ms jolie wearing her 's to the oscars and ms fonda appearing in her 's today at cannes . the only difference between the two . gowns -lrb- aside from color -rrb- is how ms fonda 's gown is heavily beaded in a . trumpet shape towards the bottom , and ms jolie 's has a softer hemline .

<t> australians tamara ralph and michael russo , launched their london based fashion brand after a chance encounter . </t> <t> ralph 's interest in fashion stemmed from her mother and grandmother , who taught her how to sew at the age of 10 . </t> <t> she and her fiancée noticed a gap in london 's haute couture market and took a leap of faith , combining their skills in banking and design . </t> <t> now they create clothes for a-listers such as beyoncé and angelina jolie . </t> <t> duo are first australians invited by exclusive chambre syndicale de la haute couture to show in paris . </t>

how a chance encounter between two australians in london became ralph ⁇ russo - one of the world 's most in-demand fashion brands dressing the likes of beyonc ⁇ and angelina jolie<T>

when looking for the perfect hotel , its wi-fi service is the most important factor , according to new research . a survey on important factors when searching for accommodation revealed that 67 per cent of travellers are most concerned with wi-fi , above any other factor . the internet connection ranked higher than the hotel 's location , a good night 's sleep and friendly staff . a new study found that fast , free wi-fi to be most important factor when booking a hotel stay . according to the study , carried out by london 's amba hotel , 67 per cent of those questioned said that free wi-fi would make them more likely to choose accommodation , beating 65 per cent , who would judge a hotel on location . when rating a hotel that they 'd already stayed in , 60 per cent of travellers believed unlimited wi-fi was the important factor . just 58 per cent cared most about a good night 's sleep and only 40 per cent was bothered about hotel staff that were friendly and knowledgeable . the new four-star amba hotel charing cross is now open - and offering unlimited wi-fi to all guests . 1 . free wifi - 67 % . 2 . location - 65 % .<doc-sep>3 . fast wifi with unlimited downloads - 34 % . 4 . close to travel hubs - 34 % . 5 . good bars/restaurants in hotel - 26 % . 1 . checking social media - 58 % . 2 . checking directions - 54 % . 3 . sending/receiving work emails - 49 % . 4 . local travel tips - 43 % . 5 . skype calls - 31 % . more than 1,000 uk travellers were questioned in what they look for in a hotel , as well as those little irritants that ruin their relaxing trip or business stay .<doc-sep>more than a quarter of travellers have complained about slow or hard to use wifi and a whopping 84 per cent of us have suffered as a result of slow wifi . thirty three per cent were not able to send or receive important work emails , while 27 per cent had n't been able to contact home and eight per cent of respondents have even lost a client or business opportunity after being let down by slow internet access . interestingly , those from from brighton , belfast and southampton were considerably more likely to have complained about slow wi-fi , while people from glasgow , nottingham and norwich were the most laid back about staying connected . forget about friendly hotel service ! only 40 per cent of respondents were concerned with knowledgeable staff . business travellers are especially annoyed if wi-fi lets them down - 8 % have lost a client due to slow internet . and it 's no surprise that people rate wi-fi so highly and get so annoyed when it lets them down ; we rely on it heavily when travelling - especially when it comes to checking social media , scouting out travel tips , and even accessing dating sites . belinda atkins , ceo of the new amba hotels said ; ` fast , free , unlimited wi-fi is as important to our guests as any other facilities provided by the hotel -- it 's actually as important as a good night 's sleep . ` our wi-fi has no caveats , no loyalty schemes no limit on up or down loading . ` it 's is the fastest , free , unlimited w-ifi of any meeting & events hotel . '<doc-sep>as it appears that brits hate being parted from the internet even when they are on holiday , many will probably be happy to know that a new website can help them chose a hotel where they can get a fast and reliable connection . hotel wifi test ranks hotels in cities around the world by the speed of their internet connection and also provides customers with other information including whether they will have to pay for it . at the moment the website , which uses data from travellers , offers information about some hotels in the world 's biggest cities such as new york , san francisco , las vegas , london , singapore , bangkok , amsterdam and hong kong . hotel wifi test ranks hotels in cities around the world by the speed of their internet connection . the ` expected speed ' information provided on the website is collected from travellers who chose to run an internet speed test while staying at a given hotel . hotel wifi test then uses this information to rate hotels according to the quality of their wi fi . according to the site , the top major hotel chains for fast and reliable internet are andaz , le meridien , radisson blu , four points , scandic , sheraton , crownde plaza , marriott , hyatt and residence inn . from the website , holidaymakers can also book a hotel room through hotels.com . the news comes as good online connection was cited as a priority by 50 per cent of men and 47 per cent of women when booking a hotel in a recent survey by flight comparison websites skyscanner .<doc-sep>the survey also found that a third of travellers would only be prepared to pay # 1 for an hour of wifi -- significantly less than dusseldorf and lisbon airports which are the most expensive in the study , charging # 8 for two hours . lisbon airport is also the most expensive for one hour along with brussels airport , both of which charge # 4 for an hour . infographic reveals how airports perform for passenger wifi . however all at least offer a limited period of free wifi , unlike berlin 's tegel airport and turkey 's istanbul sabiha gokcen airport , both of which offer passengers no free wifi allowance at all . the same survey found that 71 per cent of travellers felt free wifi was important or extremely important , with 10 per cent using it for social media , 22 per cent for checking emails and 30 per cent to pass time .<doc-sep>a survey has found that hotel guests would be just as happy with free wifi as they would be with a great view . but in joint second place in the list of items that would make a hotel stay more rewarding were beautiful views from the room and free wifi . customers would rather have a good connection to scroll through social media updates or keep in touch with family and friends instead of other treats such as robes and slippers in the room , airport limo services and complimentary cocktails on arrival . based on responses from 2,000 uk adults , the poll also showed that other things that make a holiday more rewarding included good restaurants and fine weather when it was cold at home .<doc-sep>long gone are the days when a room with a view was the be all and end all for hotel room guests . these days they would be just as happy with a room with free wifi , according to a study . an online survey by travel company ebookers has found that a free room upgrade on arrival is the thing that guests put at the top of their hotel wish lists . scroll down for video .

<t> 67 % of travellers are most concerned with free wi-fi when booking hotels . </t> <t> in comparison , 65 % ranked location as their top consideration . </t> <t> far less important if property is near travel hubs or has good bars . </t>

fast , free wifi found to be most important consideration when booking hotel<T>

the star quarterback of florida state football team has said ` the only thing as vicious as rape is falsely accusing someone of rape ' . jameis winston , who plays for the florida state seminoles , was giving evidence to a florida supreme court hearing in to an alleged sexual assault following a campus party . mr winston is accused of sexually assaulting a former florida state university student in his off-campus apartment in december 2012 . jameis winston , who plays for the florida state seminoles , gave his evidence to a florida supreme court yesterday amid the glare of the media - he vehemently denied the allegations made against him . mr winston in reflective mood during the case where he is accused of raping a florida state university student . in his statement that was read out in court yesterday , mr winston vehemently denied the allegations put against him . he said : ' i did not rape or sexually assault -lrb- name redacted -rrb- . i did not create a hostile , intimidating or offensive environment in the short period of time that we were together . ' -lrb- name redacted -rrb- had the capacity to consent to having sex with me and she repeatedly did so by her conduct and her verbal expressions . i never used physical violence , threats , or other coercive means towards -lrb- name redacted -rrb- . ` finally , i never endangered -lrb- name redacted -rrb- health , safety , or well-being . ' in his statement read out on the last day of the hearing , winston said he met the woman on december 6 2012 at potbelly 's , a popular bar for students near the fsu campus . he said that after dancing for about 10 minutes , he got her telephone number and then contacted her at the end of the night .<doc-sep>he claimed she voluntarily joined him and his friends in their taxi , which was a five minute ride away . once back at his apartment , mr winston said she willingly performed oral sex on him and then engaged in consensual sexual intercourse . ` almost immediately upon our arrival , -lrb- name redacted -rrb- and i went into my bedroom . we were standing facing each other , kissing and touching each other 's bodies . i eventually asked -lrb- name redacted -rrb- if she would perform oral sex on me . ` she said that she would . the lights in my bedroom were on and -lrb- name redacted -rrb- willingly performed oral sex on me . while -lrb- name redacted -rrb- was performing oral sex , i was close enough to my dresser to reach over to it , open a drawer , and retrieve a condom . ' winston added that he and the woman ` also engaged in intense foreplay and heavy petting during the same period that she was performing oral sex . i was with her on the bed during foreplay and i may have ejaculated a small amount of semen onto her clothing . ' the star college quarterback claims that the two were all over each other and that when he grabbed the condom , she helped to put it on - a sure sign he says the sex was consensual . he said they also had sex a second time in his bathroom as his friends kept pushing open his bedroom door as a ` prank ' . after they had sex , mr winston said he gave the woman a lift back to her dormitory on his scooter . mr winston , flanked by his lawyer david cornwell , who said : ` we are confident that justice harding , when he hears her multiple lies and jameis ' truth , will find as every other entity has to this point , that she is lying ' mr winston told the court that he engaged in consensual sexual intercourse with the alleged victim . he told florida supreme court yesterday : ` during our consensual sexual interactions , -lrb- name redacted -rrb- engaged in sexual talk and took other actions that made it clear that the sex was consensual and that she was enjoying having sex with me .<doc-sep>` if -lrb- name redacted -rrb- did not want to have oral sex or intercourse with me , she was fully capable of expressing it to me , the taxicab drivers , the numerous students outside of potbelly 's , my flat mates chris , and/or ron . had she done so , i would have stopped immediately . ' he added : ` rape is a vicious crime . the only thing as vicious as rape is falsely accusing someone of rape . -lrb- name redacted -rrb- and her lawyers have falsely accused me , threatened to sue me , demanded $ 7,000,000 from me , engaged in a destructive media campaign against me , and manipulated this process to the point that my rights have and will continue to be severely compromised . ' -lrb- name redacted -rrb- and her lawyers ' public campaign to vilify me guarantees that her false allegations will follow me for the rest of my life . ` at some point they will be held accountable , so i have determined that it is in my best interests to exercise my right pursuant to rule 6c2r-3 .004 -lrb- 6 -rrb- -lrb- d -rrb- of the florida state university student code of conduct and answer questions when experienced lawyers and other experts can assist me in confronting -lrb- name redacted -rrb- false accusation and when -lrb- name redacted -rrb- is subject to the penalty of perjury and other claims for -lrb- name redacted -rrb- falsely accusing me of rape . ' he said : ` rape is a vicious crime . the only thing as vicious as rape is falsely accusing someone of rape ' over two days and approximately 12 hours , former florida supreme court justice major harding heard testimony from witnesses presented by the university , mr winston and the woman . justice harding must now decide if mr winston is responsible for any of four violations of the code of conduct , including sexual activity without consent and creating a hostile environment . fsu has up to 10 class days to give notification of the decision . seven class days remain until the end of the fall semester on december 12 . spring semester starts on january 7 . john clune , a title ix attorney representing the woman , said he expects a decision from harding within two to three weeks . ` we want -lrb- winston -rrb- to be found responsible and we want him expelled from the school , ' mr clune said after the hearing yesterday . ' i think knowing the facts of the case and what has been presented , i think there 's a very , very good chance of that happening . '<doc-sep>the lawyer for mr winston , sports attorney david cornwell likened the proceedings to a ` honey trap ' . he said : ` this process was about making a record to do as i have always said , take this matter to civil court . ` we will do our best to shut it down with our briefs and have justice harding conclude that jameis did n't do anything wrong . there certainly was no evidence in two days that suggested otherwise . ` i 'm not quite sure that given the objectives of -lrb- the woman -rrb- and her attorneys that there 's anyway to remove the taint in this process . it was clear what this was about , absolutely clear what this is about . it is a shakedown . ' fsu has up to 10 class days to give notification of the decision . seven class days remain until the end of the fall semester on december 12 . spring semester starts on january 7 . the hearing is the latest development in a controversial case that polarised public opinion in tallahassee and prompted claims of favouritism by police towards star athletes . mr winston , the heisman trophy winner who is currently trying to lead the unbeaten fsu seminoles to back-to-back national titles , was interviewed but never arrested after the woman claimed he assaulted her . in announcing his decision a year ago not to charge winston on the grounds of insufficient evidence , state attorney willie meggs was critical of detectives who withheld details of the case from prosecutors for 11 months . meanwhile , the alleged victim , who has since left the university , said that during the investigation police advised her ` to think long and hard before proceeding against him ' in what was ' a big football town ' . she said detectives warned her lawyer to drop the case or have her life ` made miserable and raked over the coals ' . the apparent inaction by the university has also prompted a separate investigation by the us department of education into a possible breach of title ix obligations , which require a school to conduct a prompt hearing into a sexual assault allegation against any of its students .<doc-sep>florida state quarterback jameis winston will be suspended for half of saturday 's game against clemson after yelling obscenities in the center of campus . at 20 , the heisman trophy-winning quarterback 's athletic displays have lit up crowds at fsu , but this latest spectacle follows a string of questionable behavior off the field . winston 's alleged crimes run from the absurd , such as shoplifting crab and stealing soda in ketchup cups , to the horrific , as winston was accused of raping a student in 2012 . scroll down for video . suspended : heisman trophy-winner jameis winston was suspended for half a game for shouting obscenities in the center of fsu campus tuesday .<doc-sep>by . daily mail reporter . published : . 13:51 est , 13 december 2013 . | . updated : . 17:22 est , 13 december 2013 . the lawyer for the woman who accused florida state quarterback jameis winston of sexual assault held a press conference today saying she wants florida 's attorney general to investigate what she believes was a botched case . patricia carroll , the attorney representing the woman , said that investigation had been into a rape victim and not the suspect - and claimed that detectives ignored the destruction of video evidence of the alleged sexual assault by winston 's teammate . the lawyer slammed the tallahassee police department for failing to interview key individuals that her client had spoken to following the alleged attack on december 7 , 2012 . scroll down for video . patricia carroll , attorney for a florida state university -lrb- fsu -rrb- student who said she was sexually assaulted in an incident involving fsu quarterback jameis winston , said the investigation was into the victim and not the suspect . she also said the lead detective got a search warrant for her client 's cell phone and social media accounts but failed to do the same for winston and his two companions immediately after the accusations were made . ms carroll told wctv : ` my client is alleging still that he raped her ...<doc-sep>-lrb- cnn -rrb- a woman who accused college football star jameis winston of raping her in 2012 filed suit wednesday against florida state university , alleging the school violated her rights under title ix . the woman , under the name jane doe , alleges the school `` in concert with tallahassee police , took steps to ensure that winston 's rape of plaintiff would not be investigated either by the university or law enforcement . '' fsu also failed to adequately respond when she became the target of harassment and hostility , she says . `` fsu 's responses to the harassment were clearly unreasonable , '' says the suit , which does n't specify damages the woman is seeking from the school 's board of trustees . florida state president john thrasher said in a written statement that the university never shirked its responsibilities . he called the lawsuit without merit . `` in all , the university asked the plaintiff or her attorneys at least nine times over nearly 20 months to give a statement that would enable a title ix investigation , '' he said . `` fsu 's handling of this matter was driven by the plaintiff 's deliberate and informed choice on how to proceed , not by athletics . '' winston , the 2013 heisman trophy winner as the best collegiate football player that season , was not arrested after a criminal investigation by tallahassee police and a state prosecutor . he was also cleared during an fsu hearing last month into whether he violated the student conduct code . the case began in december 2012 when the woman , then a student at the tallahassee university , reported she had been sexually assaulted . a month later she accused winston , whom she recognized in one of her classes , of rape . winston has said the sex was consensual . winston is n't named as a defendant in the latest legal maneuver . on wednesday , he announced he will leave the fsu football team early and make himself available for the nfl draft , where he is expected to be a top pick . bleacher report predicted winston will be the second selection overall .<doc-sep>florida state university quarterback and heisman trophy winner jameis winston was cited for allegedly taking seafood from a tallahassee grocery store without paying , the leon county sheriff 's office said wednesday . winston , a two-sport athlete , was suspended from fsu 's baseball team on wednesday . winston , only the second freshman to win college football 's most coveted award , allegedly walked into a publix near the fsu campus tuesday night , ordered about $ 32 worth of crab legs and crawfish , and walked out of the store without paying , sheriff 's maj. michael wood told reporters . after deputies contacted him about three hours later , winston told them that he forgot to pay , wood said .

<t> jameis winston is accused of sexually assaulting a former fsu student . </t> <t> but in his court statement he vehemently denied the allegations . </t> <t> he said the alleged victim engaged in consensual sexual intercourse . </t> <t> said ` her lawyers have falsely accused me , demanded $ 7,000,000 from me ' </t> <t> hearing is now finished and a decision is expected in two to three weeks . </t>

florida state 's jameis winston gives account in fsu hearing<T>

when one 16-year-old american schoolboy asked his father to stop accompanying him to the bus stop to wave him off to school , his parent was less than impressed . the boy , named rain , had begged his mother rochelle : ` do n't let dad go out there again ' . but his father dale had another solution in mind - a different fancy dress costume for every day of the year . much to rain 's horror , dale proceeded to show up at the bus stop dressed in a variety of amusing costumes , among them a mermaid , wonder woman and even a bride . so dedicated was dale to inflicting maximum embarrassment on his son , he even turned up in a toga and sitting on the toilet . despite his son 's embarrassment , as these hilarious snaps , compiled by awkward family photos , reveal , he certainly seemed to enjoy the experience . scroll down for video .<doc-sep>off you go son : dale waves his son rain off dressed as a racy version of batman -lrb- left -rrb- and as american werewolf -lrb- right -rrb- . creative : dale dressed as a roman senator -lrb- complete with a glass of wine -rrb- , a confederate soldier and as a mermaid . en garde ! dale dressed as a kung fu master - complete with a set of swords - and as the mad march hare from alice in wonderland . off you go ! dale followed up the little mermaid with her father king triton -lrb- left -rrb- , obi wan kenobi and a goalkeeper complete with a ball . attention to detail : dale dressed as a bride , complete with a veil and bouquet , and as captain kirk from star trek .<doc-sep>blasting off : so dedicated was dale to causing maximum embarrassment , he even waved his son off while sitting on a portable toilet . see you later ! dale dressed as an easter chicken - complete with eggs - as wonder woman and as princess leia -lrb- right -rrb- . spellbinding ! dale dressed as a graduate , complete with a diploma , as a magician and finally , as harry potter -lrb- right -rrb- . terrifying : on one morning , dale opted for a truly frightening clown outfit , while on another , he chose to dress up as a friendly leprechaun . enjoying himself : dale signed out with a pirates of the caribbean inspired ensemble and a sign telling his son 's friends to enjoy their summer .<doc-sep>a top grammar school was forced to apologise after a group of pupils ` blacked up ' for a fancy dress party held as part of a leavers ' day celebration . a picture of four students wearing dark face paint during a fancy dress event at the top boys ' school was posted online by stephen lehec - headmaster at aylesbury grammar school in buckinghamshire . the year 11 pupils had dressed as the jamaican bobsleigh team from the film cool runnings to celebrate the end of their school careers . the headteacher at aylesbury grammar school tweeted this picture of four year 11 pupils wearing dark face paint during a fancy dress event held at the top boys ' school . a screenshot from the smash hit disney film cool runnings . three of the pupils are white and one mixed race . in the image , they can be seen wearing wigs and with their faces painted black . mr lehec tweeted an image of them , writing , ' #ags2014 #agsmemories jamaican bobsleigh team comes to the party ! #coolrunnings ' . he swiftly deleted the tweet but not before it was criticised by other twitter users . one julie davies wrote : ` aylesbury grammar school students ` black up ' for a bit of fun ? @agsheadmaster 's timeline makes the 1950 's come alive ! ' her son harry davies then wrote : ` why did @agsheadmaster think it acceptable for pupils to do this ? ' aylesbury grammar school , pictured , is a top boys school in the area . the pupils were in fancy dress for a leaver 's day celebration . on twitter user , julie davies , reacted in anger to the head 's tweet . her son harry then wrote : ` why did @agsheadmaster think it acceptable for pupils to do this ? '<doc-sep>a kansas couple who have lived a ` wonderful life ' together through eight decades of marriage won a competition for the longest-running married couple in the united states . the couple 's secret to their 81-year-long run , at least according to alice rockey , is that at the end of the day ' i always let him have my way . ' alice and her husband dale , both 99 , say their romance began by chance one evening . they had planned to go on a double date , but each with another person . never parted : dale and alice rockey , both 99 , have weathered 81 years together and won a competition for longest-running marriage saturday . dale pulled up to alice 's house early , while his date was still at work , and found her sitting along on the porch , the kansas city star reports . ` he came by and says , `` you want to go for a ride ? '' ' alice told the paper . ` so we went for a ride , and that was our first date . ' the two were later ` in the doghouse ' with their original dates , but they did n't regret the decision to get an early start on things . alice married dale , ` one of the handsomest guys in town , ' in nebraska , paying $ 2 for a marriage license on december 29 , 1933 . the pair skipped off to hot springs , south dakota , before making their home in a two-room apartment . dale worked in a garage that once belonged to his dad while alice had a job with iron man early into the bodybuilding magazine 's circulation , and eventually added five sons to the family . chance encounter : the couple had their first date on an evening when they planned to go out with other people , but dale arrived early and took alice for a drive . young couple : the rockeys paid $ 2 for their marriage license back in 1933 and honeymooned in hot springs , south dakota . secret to success : the rockey 's five sons are still marriage to their spouses , even as they reach their seventies , and credit their parents ' influence . back together : the couple moved into a two-room apartment in kansas near one of their sons , where they live a ` fancy-free ' life . the husband and wife from olathe , nebraska , beat out 375 other lovebirds to be awarded the prize as the longest-married couple in the united states . worldwide marriage encounter presented the rockeys with the award at a ceremony saturday , capping off the 2015 longest married couple project . their children may one day have a chance at the prize themselves , as their children are still together with their spouses as well . ` that 's probably the good example set by our parents , ' said 79-year-old son tom rockey . the couple retired in 1979 and traveled to ` all the southern states , ' as their family added grandchildren and great-grandchildren . now there are even great-great-grandchildren . the two later moved to olathe , an into tom 's house , when household chores like mowing the lawn became too difficult . they now share another cozy two-room apartment . alice said they spent their days in a ` fancy-free ' way , going out for breakfast , working on crossword puzzles and waxing nostalgic . dick and diane baumbach , of the faith-based marriage-enrichment organization worldwide marriage encounter , say the project only amazes outsiders . ` when we meet with these people and honor them , ' explains dick baumbach , ` they look at us like , `` what 's the big deal ? '' '<doc-sep>` we think it 's unfair . he dyed his hair red and the school made a really big thing of it but there are teachers up there with coloured hair . ` you ca n't even go to the council -lsb- to appeal against the expulsion -rsb- because the school is an academy . ' mrs hedges , a mother of four , said of the posting of miss featherstone 's picture by her son : ` if she does n't want this , she should have private settings . ` the other children commenting said much worse stuff but jordan is the only one punished . he 's no angel but i just want him back in education . ' image : jordan posted his photograph of headteacher keziah featherstone on his facebook page . jordan was first told off about his hair shortly before half-term in october , when he turned up with the red mohican . the year nine student was told that he needed to alter the style before returning to school after the week-long break . but because his hair was still auburn , he was suspended from class for three days . it was then he took to facebook to express his anger , using the picture of miss featherstone in fancy dress to promote reading . it is believed the photograph was taken before she joined bridge .<doc-sep>it has been a fad of american celebrity culture for years . now the trend for dressing newborn babies in outlandish fancy dress has finally hit our shores . costume shops have reported a surge in sales of pre-made baby costumes . and with halloween fast approaching , parents have started stocking up on miniature monster , devil and pumpkin outfits . share the fun : peaches geldof loves posting photos of her baby son astala on twitter , and he is often dressed up in fancy costumes such as pizza slices , left , and bear cubs , right . many simply wish to copy celebrities . such as peaches geldof and dannii minogue , who have posted pictures of . their costumed babies online . but . children 's charity kidscape warned of a growing trend to treat infants . as party accessories , objectifying youngsters who have no say in what . they wear . high street . stores including marks & spencer , asda , toys r us and tk maxx all . now offer a range of fancy dress for children under 12 months . british . customers wanting a wider selection can also buy from toys r us '

<t> the american father , named only as dale , waved his son off to school in a different fancy dress costume every day . </t> <t> his son rain , 16 , had asked his father to stop coming to the bus stop - but dale had other ideas . </t> <t> batman , wonder woman , a roman senator and even king triton among fancy dress costumes worn . </t> <t> does your father enjoy inflicting maximum embarrassment on you ? email your pictures to femail@mailonline.co.uk . </t>

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a school has banned energy drinks such as red bull after children as young as 11 were found to be drinking up to three cans a day . peter slough , headteacher at small heath school , birmingham , has banned the highly caffeinated drinks after pupils were struggling to concentrate in the classroom . mr slough said some pupils were consuming the drinks - which can contain more than 13 teaspoons of sugar - instead of a proper breakfast . banned : the headteacher of small heath school in birmingham -lrb- pictured -rrb- has banned energy drinks after children as young as 11 were found to be drinking 3 cans a day - sometimes instead of a good breakfast . pupils now face detention if they are caught with an energy drink . mr slough 's campaign has come two months after government adviser john vincent called for them to be banned from schools - saying energy drinks were ` effectively another form of drugs . ' speaking today , mr slough said : ` these caffeine drinks , combined with a poor diet , are responsible for the children who find it difficult to sit and concentrate in class . ` we thought we would raise our battle flags . i started to research the issue , initially in the sixth form and then extended it to our year 11 and year 10 students . ` it became obvious that a lot of our children were drinking several cans a day - drinking them on the way to school and leaving home without breakfast . ` they were then having another at lunchtime and drinking them at home . we know that even the little ones , in year 7 , drink them.they become used to it - it becomes a habit and a worry . ' the head said after consuming energy drinks such as red bull and monster , pictured , the pupils struggled to concentrate and were difficult to control in class . the school , which caters for 1,300 pupils aged between 11 and 18 , was rated ` outstanding ' in all areas by an ofsted inspection in may last year . mr slough began his campaign after noticing increasing numbers of discarded energy drink cans in and around the school . as the school is split campus , many pupils buy the drinks when moving between sites . government adviser and restaurateur john vincent recently called for the drinks to be banned in schools - saying the beverages were as harmful as drugs . he . said drinks such as monster , red bull and relentless - many of which . combine up to 13 teaspoons of sugar and 160mg of caffeine -lrb- about four . times the amount as a can of coke -rrb- - make children difficult to control . mr . vincent said : ` energy drinks are effectively another form of drugs . the .<doc-sep>amount of sugar and caffeine in these drinks is in our view effectively . allowing drugs into schools . ` we . do n't do that and neither do we think that should be part of school . life . it has a hugely damaging effect on their ability to concentrate , . how they feel and it is having health effects . currently , manufacturers . and retailers have a voluntary ban on the sale of the drinks to . under-16s , but there is no law to stop children buying them . the . food standards agency advises that children limit their intake of . drinks that are high in caffeine - saying the drinks ` could potentially . lead to short-term effects such as increased excitability , irritability , . nervousness or anxiety ' . brands including red bull , monster energy and relentless can be bought within 300 metres of the school , , the head said . mr . slough added : ` they are energy drinks , they give you a boost . but if . you combine them with the sweets children eat , we have a recipe for . disaster . ' the head said any . pupil seen with an energy drink will have it confiscated and children .<doc-sep>found flouting the ban twice faced an after-school detention . mr . slough 's campaign echoes the views of restaurateur and government . adviser john vincent , who has compiled a school food plan for education . secretary michael gove . speaking in january , he said children could become unteachable after drinking several cans of energy drinks . he warned : ` energy drinks are effectively another form of drugs . ' mr vincent , who co-founded the leon restaurant group , added : ` the amount of sugar and caffeine in these drinks is in our view effectively allowing drugs into schools . ` we do n't do that and neither do we think that should be part of school life . ` it has a hugely damaging effect on their ability to concentrate , how they feel and it is having health effects . ' the british soft drinks association , which counts red bull and other energy drink companies as members , has spoken in favour of mr slough 's campaign . the bsda 's director general gavin partington said : ` we are clear that energy drinks are not recommended for children and we want to get that message across to young people and their parents . ` our code of practice says that high caffeine content soft drinks are not recommended for children and specifies that this information should be clearly stated on the label of such drinks . ` another form of drugs ' : john vincent , left , called for energy drinks to be banned from schools . ` it also states that high caffeine soft drinks should not be promoted or marketed to those under 16 . ' the british soft drinks association code of conduct states that energy drinks should not be sold in schools . however , . a freedom of information request last year found some academies -- which . have the right to opt out of national standards on school food and . nutrition -- were selling the drinks .<doc-sep>the food standards agency advises that children limit their intake of drinks that are high in caffeine . a spokesman added that consuming the drinks ` could potentially lead to short-term effects such as increased excitability , irritability , nervousness or anxiety ' . red bull has been contacted by mailonline for comment . for comparison , a 150ml can of coca-cola contains 8mg caffeine and 15.0 g of sugar . according to newhealthguide.org , a teaspoon is roughly 4 grams of white granulated sugar . red bull energy drink -lrb- 250ml -rrb- . caffeine : 80mg . sugar : 27.5 g -lrb- 11g per 100ml -rrb- . red bull sugarfree energy drink -lrb- 25oml -rrb- . caffeine : 80mg . contains sweeteners aspartame and acesulfame k instead of sugar . monster energy drink -lrb- 230ml / 8 fl oz -rrb- . caffeine : 80mg . sugar : 27g . monster mega energy drink -lrb- 680ml / 680 fl oz -rrb- . caffeine : 240mg . sugar : 81g . relentless original energy drink -lrb- 250ml -rrb- . caffeine : 80mg . sugar : 25g .<doc-sep>a school that banned red bull and other energy drinks has seen the number of pupils being given detentions plunge by a third . in the latest piece of evidence that the drinks can cause poor behaviour in the classroom , staff said standards were transformed after just two terms . drinks such as monster , red bull and relentless combine so much sugar and caffeine that government advisers warn they make children hyperactive and difficult to control . dee griffiths , headteacher at haydock high school in haydock , merseyside -lrb- pictured with a group of year 9 pupils -rrb- , said there had been a marked change in pupils ' behaviour since the school banned energy drinks . some 500ml cans contain the equivalent of more than 13 teaspoons of sugar and 160mg of caffeine -- about the same as in four cans of cola . the ban was suggested by year 8 pupils at haydock high school in merseyside . head teacher dee griffiths said : ` research would suggest that levels of concentration among some young people are negatively affected by highly-sugared energy drinks . ` some students who use these can not learn at their best . the consumption of vast quantities of `` empty calories '' can lead to health concerns , including obesity and dental issues . ' to help encourage fellow pupils to ditch energy drinks , members of the school 's student council designed a water bottle with the friends of haydock fundraising group . haydock high school -lrb- pictured -rrb- said pupils designed a new water bottle to encourage fellow students to give up energy drinks and opt for healthier choices instead . the school has noticed an improvement in behaviour . these bottles were offered to pupils in return for a pledge to go further than the ban and steer clear of all fizzy , sugary drinks in exchange for water . in years 7 , 8 and 9 , more than 95 per cent of pupils signed up , along with more than 70 per cent in years 10 and 11 . earlier this year , government adviser and restaurateur john vincent called for energy drinks to be banned in schools - saying the beverages were as harmful as drugs . he said drinks such as monster , red bull and relentless make children difficult to control . mr vincent said : ` energy drinks are effectively another form of drugs . the amount of sugar and caffeine in these drinks is in our view effectively allowing drugs into schools . ` it has a hugely damaging effect on their ability to concentrate , how they feel and it is having health effects . ' as well as the fall in the number of detentions , achievement and general behaviour levels rose -- a trend mrs griffiths put down to the ban . councillor andy bowden , of st helens council in merseyside , said : ` it is good to see it was the students themselves that recognised the effects high - caffeine drinks were having and the benefits drinking water as an alternative can have . ' earlier this year , restaurateur john vincent -- who founded the leon fast-food chain and advised ministers on improving youngsters ' nutrition -- said : ` the amount of sugar and caffeine in these drinks is effectively allowing drugs into schools . ` we do n't do that and neither do we think that should be part of school life . it has a hugely damaging effect on their ability to concentrate , how they feel and it is having health effects . ' another school that reported improved behaviour after banning energy drinks is chatsmore catholic high school in worthing , west sussex , which in 2008 blamed them for pupils being noisy , late for lessons and failing to follow instructions . energy drinks have been widely criticised . a survey last year found that one in 20 teenagers goes to school on a can of energy drink rather than eating a healthy breakfast . haydock high school in haydock , merseyside , banned leading energy drinks such as red bull and monster . former x factor judge sharon osbourne blamed them for the seizure her daughter kelly had last year . manufacturers and retailers have a voluntary ban on the sale of the drinks to under-16s , but there is no law to stop children buying them . a spokesman for the british soft drinks association said that while most energy drinks contain no more caffeine than a typical cup of coffee , ` we are clear that energy drinks are not recommended for children , and we want to get that message across to young people and their parents ' .<doc-sep>drinking a can of energy drink is enough to give a child caffeine poisoning , a leading doctor has warned . in the past three years , more than 2,000 children under the age of six were taken to hospital in the us suffering from the effects of the popular drinks , a study has revealed . their symptoms included serious cardiac problems -- including abnormal heart rhythms -- or neurological problems such as seizures and fits . a can of energy drink could poison a child and a 250ml can of red bull , which contains 80mg of caffeine , and a 500ml can of monster energy drink , which contains 160mg of caffeine , are well over the limit for a child . professor steven lipshultz , paediatrician-in-chief at children 's hospital of michigan in detroit , said most cans of energy drink contain enough caffeine to cause a child potential harm . ` exposure to energy drinks is a continuing health problem , ' he will tell the american heart association at a meeting in chicago today . ` you normally think of teens and young adults as most likely to drink them , but we found that half of calls to us poison control centres involved unintentional exposures by children less than six years old . ' high-caffeine energy drinks in the uk carry labels on their cans warning they are not suitable for children or pregnant women - but few retailers actively stop children buying the cans . professor lipshultz will say : ` energy drinks have no place in paediatric diets , and anyone with underlying cardiac , neurologic or other significant medical conditions should check with their healthcare provider to make sure it 's safe to consume energy drinks . ' the doctor said a child under 12 could be poisoned if they consume more than 2.5 mg of caffeine for every kilogram of their body weight - enough to make most energy drinks potentially dangerous to children . professor steven lipshultz said most cans of energy drink contain enough caffeine to cause a child potential harm . his calculations mean 50mg of caffeine in a day is enough to poison an average six year old .<doc-sep>claire . duggan , a schools public health adviser , said some children report . feeling unwell after downing the drinks . ` they say the rush that it gave . them could be quite scary if you drank it very fast , ' she added . blame : sharon osbourne -lrb- right -rrb- said she blamed energy drinks for a seizure suffered by her 29-year-old daughter , kelly -lrb- left -rrb- , last year . the . food standards agency advises that children limit their intake of . drinks that are high in caffeine . a spokesman added that consuming the . drinks ` could potentially lead to short-term effects such as increased . excitability , irritability , nervousness or anxiety ' . some . children are even opting to have an energy drink for breakfast rather . than a bowl of cereal . a survey published in the autumn found that one . in 20 teenagers goes to school on a can of energy drink .<doc-sep>energy drinks are as harmful as drugs and should be banned from schools , according to a government adviser . drinks such as monster , red bull and relentless combine sugar and caffeine in such high quantities that children are becoming hyperactive and difficult to control . some 500ml cans contain the equivalent of more than 13 teaspoons of sugar and 160mg of caffeine -- which is about the same as in four cans of cola . energy : drinks such as monster , red bull and relentless combine sugar and caffeine in such high quantities that children are becoming hyperactive and difficult to control , a government adviser has warned . manufacturers and retailers have a . voluntary ban on the sale of the drinks to under-16s , but there is no . law to stop children buying them . yesterday government adviser john vincent warned : ` energy drinks are effectively another form of drugs . ' mr . vincent , who co-founded the leon restaurant group , is part of a team . recruited by the government to improve the nutrition of meals served to . youngsters . he said : ` the amount of sugar and caffeine in these drinks . is in our view effectively allowing drugs into schools . ` we . do n't do that and neither do we think that should be part of school .

<t> energy drinks have been banned from small heath school , birmingham . </t> <t> head peter slough said pupils as young as 11 were sinking up to 3 a day . </t> <t> many were skipping breakfast in favour of high-sugar cans , he said . </t> <t> drinks are responsible for poor concentration in the classroom , he added . </t> <t> government adviser says drinks are ` effectively another form of drugs ' </t>

headteacher bans high caffeine energy drinks after he discovered children were downing three cans a day and even sinking them instead of breakfast<T>

bill clinton 's mistress has been nicknamed ` energizer ' by his security staff , a new book alleges . richard joronald kessler 's ` the first family detail : secret service agents reveal the hidden lives of presidents , ' excerpts of which were obtained by the new york post 's richard johnson , makes the claim . one excerpt includes a quote from a source that revealed ` energizer ' has no problem getting inside the clintons ' chappaqua , new york home . scroll down for video . keeping a secret ? a new book claims that bill clinton has a mistress nicknamed ` energizer ' by his security staff . ` you do n't stop her , you do n't approach her , you just let her go in , ' the source said . the former president 's other woman has ` very perky ' augmented breasts , another source alleged in quotes shared by the newspaper .<doc-sep>` it was a warm day , and she was wearing a low-cut tank top , and as she leaned over , her breasts were very exposed , ' the security source said of the mysterious mistress . ` they appeared to be very perky and very new and full ... there was no doubt in my mind they were enhanced . ' though information on clinton 's alleged ladylove is scant , the newspaper reported she is blond and gave cookies to the secret service . teamwork ? both bill and hillary 's security allegedly work together to hide ` energizer ' from hillary at the clintons ' chappaqua home -lrb- seen in a file photo -rrb- . not so nice : a book claims that ` agents consider being assigned to -lsb- hillary clinton 's -rsb- detail a form of punishment ' the post also reported that both bill and hillary 's security officers work together to hide ` energizer ' from hillary . requests for comment to both clintons ' press offices regarding the book 's allegations were not immediately returned . kessler 's book claims ` because -lsb- hillary -rsb- is so nasty to agents and hostile to law enforcement officers and military officers in general , agents consider being assigned to her detail a form of punishment , ' according to the post .<doc-sep>former president clinton famously had an affair with . white house intern monica lewinsky in 1995 , which later led to a televised apology to the american public in 1998 . lewsinky , speaking to time magazine in 1999 , called the relationship with the president ` definitely inappropriate . ' ` it was definitely inappropriate , ' she said . ` and the way he was flirting with me was inappropriate . so i think was the eye contact . and the way he looks at women he 's attracted to . ` he undresses you with his eyes . and it is slow , from the bottom of your toes to the top of your head back down to your toes again . and it 's an intense look . he loses his smile . his sexual energy kind of comes over his eyes , and it 's very animalistic . and if you 're someone who is comfortable with your sensuality , you 're in touch with that , you 're receptive to it if you find that person attractive . ' clinton also has admitted to having extramarital sex with gennifer flowers . dolly kyle browning also said in a 1998 declaration that she had multiple sexual encounters with clinton from the 1970s through 1992 .<doc-sep>` the . frequency of our contact with each other , and the frequency of our . sexual encounters , varied over that time period , but we did have sexual . relations many times during that time period , ' she said . browning claimed clinton ended the affair and said ` if you cooperate with the media we will destroy you . ' clinton also allegedly had a one-night stand with former miss america elizbeth ward gracen . kessler 's book will be published august 5 and will included ` stories that will makes headlines about our nation 's leaders and the agency sworn to protect them , ' a publicity synopsis claims .<doc-sep>she went . years without speaking to some agents . while . publicly courting law enforcement organizations , privately she felt . disdain . she wanted state troopers and local police to wear suits and . drive unmarked cars . no military aides could wear their uniforms in the . white house.if agents . driving her went over a bump , she 'd swear at them . glad-handing on the road on her senatorial campaign , when they arrived at a 4-f club in the land of dairy cows in upstate new york , she saw cows and people in jeans . that enraged her and she asked a staffer , ` what the f *** did we come her for ? there 's no money here ' . she has a dual . personality that changes when she 's not making a public appearance . queen of mean : kessler claims that white house deputy counsel vince foster committed suicide in june 1993 after a virulent verbal attack by hillary . she disagreed with a legal opinion he made and humiliated him in a meeting stating he would never be more than a hick-town lawyer and wasn ¿ t ready for the big time . running . for senate and on the campaign tour , she was appalled when they arrived . at locations where the populace was poor . ` what the fuck did we come . her for ' ? she stated . while . chelsea comes off as an angel , very cordial and sweet , huma abedin , . hillary 's deputy chief of staff at the state department and traveling . chief of staff during her campaign for the presidency , is considered as . vile and rude as hillary . ` huma . looked down on the agents and treated them as second-class citizens ' , a . former agent stated . if she was n't recognized , she would say , ` do you . know who i am ' ? in response to her rudeness , they let her carry her own . luggage -- and the first lady 's luggage as well . ` she 'd have four bags , . and we 'd stand there and watch her and say , ` oh , can we hold the door . for you ' ? when hillary is out of their chappaqua , new york home , writes kessler , bill 's lover makes secret visits to some thirty-five miles north of new york city . dubbed ` energizer ' by the secret service on duty , the mistress has shown up within minutes after hillary 's departure . someone made a phone call that evergreen , hillary 's code name , was now out and the coast was clear for bill 's lover . presidential secrets : author ronald kessler rips the lid off the private lives of the the presidents in his new book . ` her figure looks great , but her bust does n't fit the rest of her figure ; it is rather endowed ' . her breasts were ` very perky and very new and full ' . they appear enhanced and do n't match her face , according to the agents stationed at the guard gate who are instructed to just open the gate for her . ` you do n't stop her , you do n't approach her , you just let her go in ' . ` i let her in many times at the front gate ' , another agent confesses . normally we held a driver 's license or other form of picture id when visitors were in the residence . not so in her case ' . sometimes she brought homemade cookies for the agents , wearing a low cut top and leaning over giving them a full view of her amplified cleavage . one agent sighted the former president and energizer sitting on the swing at the back of the house sipping lemonade . ` wheels down ' is the forty-five minute warning for energizer to make a quick getaway . hillary 's plane has touched down at laguardia and she 'll be in chappaqua directly . on one occasion , hillary 's agent neglected to make the call to old house lane in time creating a scramble and a catastrophic near miss . no agent in the service wants to be sentenced to hillary 's detail -- considered the worst form of punishment . they lay down their life for hers and there 's no respect for that . the first family detail : secret service agents reveal the hidden lives of the presidents by ronald kessler and published by crown forum will be available on amazon on august 5 .<doc-sep>her nasty treatment , her explosive temper and her imperious attitude toward those assigned to her detail have earned former first lady hillary clinton the title of the most detested person under the protection of the secret service . and as a result , agents are all too happy to keep hillary in the dark about bill 's buxom blonde love and her secret visits to their chappaqua home , according to ron kessler in his explosive forthcoming book the first family detail , published by crown forum . ` agents say being on hillary clinton 's detail is the worst duty assignment in the secret service . being assigned to her detail is a form of punishment . ' scroll down for video . protect me not : if agents driving her went over a bump , she 'd swear at them . she has a dual personality that changes when she ¿ s not making a public appearance , says author kessler . and her nasty attitude goes all the way back to early days at the white house when hillary and president bill clinton stepped out of marine one . helicopter and crossed the lawn holding hands . but that was all for show . once they were out of the public eye , it was a scream fest between the couple . in response to a cheerful ` good morning , ma'am ' , by a former uniformed officer , hillary 's response to him was ` fuck off ' . ` hillary was so mistrustful and vengeful , ' a former agent told kessler . ` we . were basically told , the clintons do n't want to see you , they do n't . want to hear you , get of the way ' , according to a former secret service . agent . hush hush : when the cat 's away , bill clinton will play . kessler says clinton 's mistress comes calling when hillary leaves their chappaqua home and the secret service agents keep bill 's secrets . that means hiding behind drapes -- anything not to be seen -- and . she was not to be spoken to as well when moving from one location to . another in the white house , according to former fbi agent coy copeland . she . jumped all over agents working for independent counsel kenneth starr 's . investigation of the couple 's involvement in the whitewater real estate . development deal . and then . she attacked one agent personally and suggested his suit looked ` cheap . ' kessler maintains her mean spirited nature did n't end with agents . white . house deputy counsel vince foster , who committed suicide in june 1993 , was on the receiving end of a virulent verbal attack by hillary . she disagreed with a legal opinion . he made and humiliated him in a meeting , stating he would never be more . than a hick-town lawyer and was n't ready for the big time . ` the . put-down that she gave him in that big meeting just pushed him over the . edge ' , copeland says . she blamed foster for all of the clinton 's . problems and stated he had failed the couple . right hand woman : huma abedin , married to disgraced congressman anthony weiner , was hillary 's close confidante . she was as rude as hillary , says the author . foster . was just one of many hillary verbally attacked . she did n't like law . enforcement officers or the military , former secret service agent lloyd . bulman stated . ` she was just really rude to almost everybody . she 'd act . like she did n't want you around , like you were beneath her . '<doc-sep>a new book claims that vice-president joe biden upsets female secret service agents by swimming naked wherever he goes . the book the first family detail by best-selling author robert kessler purports to tell the behind the scenes secrets of the two most powerful offices in the world as seen by their protection details . vice-president biden , claims the book , is more interested in being seen as a ` regular joe ' than the second most powerful man in the world . vice president joe biden is more interested in being seen a a regular guy than the man who is a hearbeat away from 1600 pennsylvania avenue . ` agents say that , whether at the vice president 's residence or at his home in delaware , biden has a habit of swimming in his pool nude , ' mr kessler writes . ` female secret service agents find that offensive . ' the naked swimming and the last-minute changes of schedule mean that being assigned to mr biden is seen as ` the second worst assignment in the secret service , ' mr kessler writes . the worst says the book is working for former first lady and ex-secretary of state hillary clinton . mr kessler , the author of 19 books , has been accused by democrats of writing anti-clinton and anti-kennedy stories by using anonymous sources who by their very nature are hard to verify . a spokesman for secretary clinton -lrb- above -rrb- told the new york daily news that mr kessler joins two other authors who have written clinton takedowns in ' a hat trick of despicable actors concocting trashy nonsense ' the two most powerful men in the world : president barack obama stands with vice president joe biden .<doc-sep>by . francesca chambers . rumor has it bill clinton will finally publicly apologize to former mistress and shamed white house intern monica lewinsky for the way the clinton political operation treated her after their affair a decade and a half ago . for years lewinsky has contended that that they engaged in a ` consensual relationship ' despite being painted by clinton and his allies as a ` stalker ' during the scandal . she maintains in an essay published in vanity fair this week that it took two to tango . clinton may now make nice with lewinsky more than 15 years later , the chicago sun-times reports , to insulate former first lady hillary clinton from the scandal should she seek the presidency in 2016 . scroll down for video . rumor has it bill clinton will finally apologize to former mistress and shamed white house intern monica lewinsky . the two are pictured here during their time together at the white house . should bill clinton apologize for the monica lewinsky scandal ? in the vanity fair essay lewinsky alleges she ` was made a . scapegoat in order to protect -lsb- bill clinton 's -rsb- powerful position . ' lewinsky says she wishes the clinton 's ` no ill will ' but wants to get her side of the story out should hillary run and the affair become a topic of discussion again . throughout hillary clinton 's 2008 candidacy , lewinsky did not comment on the affair - though she says she was approached numerous times - because she did not want to hurt the democratic party . this time around , she 's speaking out . ` i turned 40 last year , and it is time to stop tiptoeing around my past -- and other people 's futures , ' lewinsky writes .

<t> a new book by ronald kessler claims bill clinton 's mistress has been nicknamed ` energizer ' by his security staff . </t> <t> one source revealed ` energizer ' has no problem getting inside the clintons ' chappaqua , new york home . </t> <t> both bill and hillary 's security officers reportedly work together to hide ` energizer ' from hillary . </t> <t> kessler also claims ` agents consider being assigned to -lsb- hillary 's -rsb- detail a form of punishment ' </t>

bill clinton ` has a busty mistress nicknamed `` energizer '' claims ronald kessler<T>

new job : monica lewinsky is a new vanity fair columnist , according to a blog posted on the magazine 's website on thursday . the blog comes a month after she published a tell-all about her clinton affair for the magazine . one month after writing a tell-all about her affair with bill clinton for vanity fair , monica lewinsky has been made a contributor at the magazine . the magazine published her first thursday afternoon , in which the 41-year-old talks about binge-watching orange is the new black . while lewinsky writes that she finds the show ` riveting ' , she admits she did n't find a joke about herself very funny . in the the eleventh episode of the first season , one character is explaining to another how to perform a sex act and tells her she needs to ` lewinsky that sh ** ' after more than a decade , lewinsky is still sensitive to the jokes . ' i did what i usually do in these situations where the culture throws me a shard of my former self . after the cringing embarrassment , the whiff of shame , and the sense that i am no longer an agent running my own life , i shuddered , i got up off the sofa , and i turned it off , ' lewinsky wrote . lewinsky went on to write about how people at the center of scandals today have more control over the public conversation thanks to social media - a tool she did n't have in the 90s when news of the clinton affair broke . lewinsky writes that people today who lose control of their ` public narratives ' can go on social media and ` take control of their rightful place in their community . ' ` they refuse to have their identities swindled or misshapen . instead they take charge . they turn the attack on its head and use it as an opportunity for self-definition , instead of just taking blood as they go down , ' lewinsky writes , hinting that the column may be her own way of reclaiming her reputation . mailonline has reached out to the magazine for comment about whether lewinsky 's column will be regular , but has not yet received a response . ca n't take a joke : lewinsky did n't find a joke about her relationship with bill clinton on orange is the new black funny .<doc-sep>by . francesca chambers . rumor has it bill clinton will finally publicly apologize to former mistress and shamed white house intern monica lewinsky for the way the clinton political operation treated her after their affair a decade and a half ago . for years lewinsky has contended that that they engaged in a ` consensual relationship ' despite being painted by clinton and his allies as a ` stalker ' during the scandal . she maintains in an essay published in vanity fair this week that it took two to tango . clinton may now make nice with lewinsky more than 15 years later , the chicago sun-times reports , to insulate former first lady hillary clinton from the scandal should she seek the presidency in 2016 . scroll down for video . rumor has it bill clinton will finally apologize to former mistress and shamed white house intern monica lewinsky . the two are pictured here during their time together at the white house . should bill clinton apologize for the monica lewinsky scandal ? in the vanity fair essay lewinsky alleges she ` was made a . scapegoat in order to protect -lsb- bill clinton 's -rsb- powerful position . ' lewinsky says she wishes the clinton 's ` no ill will ' but wants to get her side of the story out should hillary run and the affair become a topic of discussion again . throughout hillary clinton 's 2008 candidacy , lewinsky did not comment on the affair - though she says she was approached numerous times - because she did not want to hurt the democratic party . this time around , she 's speaking out . ` i turned 40 last year , and it is time to stop tiptoeing around my past -- and other people 's futures , ' lewinsky writes .<doc-sep>-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- saying that `` it 's time to burn the beret and bury the blue dress , '' monica lewinsky is writing for the first time about her affair with bill clinton . `` i , myself , deeply regret what happened between me and president clinton . let me say it again : i. myself . deeply . regret . what . happened , '' says the now 40-year-old lewinsky in the upcoming issue of vanity fair . lewinsky maintains the relationship in the 1990s was one between two consenting adults . `` sure , my boss took advantage of me , but i will always remain firm on this point : it was a consensual relationship . any ` abuse ' came in the aftermath , when i was made a scapegoat in order to protect his powerful position , '' lewinsky writes . while a white house intern in 1995 , lewinsky began a sexual relationship with clinton . the ensuing political scandal and investigation resulted in the democratic president 's impeachment by the republican-led house . the senate acquitted him of the charges . lewinsky has stayed virtually silent about the affair the past decade . she writes in vanity fair that `` the buzz in some circles has been that the clintons must have paid me off ; why else would i have refrained from speaking out ? i can assure you that nothing could be further from the truth . '' but she adds that it 's time to stop `` tiptoeing around my past -- and other people 's futures . i am determined to have a different ending to my story . i 've decided , finally , to stick my head above the parapet so that i can take back my narrative and give a purpose to my past . -lrb- what this will cost me , i will soon find out . -rrb- '' lewinsky was constantly in the media during and shortly after the controversy . she sold a line of handbags in 1999 and the next year she appeared in commercials for diet company jenny craig . in 2002 , she appeared in an hbo special on the affair , and the next year she hosted a reality dating program . lewinsky changed course in 2005 , moving to britain to obtain a masters degree in social psychology at the london school of economics . she 's stayed out of the spotlight since . in the vanity fair article , lewinsky responds to reports made public in february that hillary clinton , in correspondence with close friend diane blair during the 1990s , had characterized lewinsky as a `` narcissistic loony toon . ''<doc-sep>by . meghan keneally . former vice president dick cheney 's wife lynne has theorized that monica lewinsky has come out with her story this early in the 2016 presidential calendar so that hillary clinton wo n't have to deal with it when she announces her presumed candidacy . ' i really wonder if this is n't an effort on the clintons ' part to get that story out of the way , ' lynne cheney said during a tuesday night interview on fox news . ` would vanity fair publish anything of monica lewinsky that hillary clinton would n't want in vanity fair ? ' scroll down for video . question of timing : former second lady lynne cheney believes that monica lewinsky 's essay was released now in order to make it ` old news ' by the time hillary clinton is formally running for president . her remarks came hours after the magazine released a preview of an upcoming tell-all essay and adjoining collection of photos that the former president 's mistress released , breaking her more than decade-long silence on their white house affair . hillary clinton has not formally launched . her campaign but she is widely assumed to be the democratic frontrunner . for the presidency and has been taking part in a speaking tour while . finishing her latest book - both of which serve as signs towards an . expected run . according to mrs cheney , who is also promoting her own book , this latest possible hiccup into the scandal seems perfectly timed before it could really inflict too much harm . ` getting it out of the way so we can say one more time it 's old news seems to be like a strategy or a tactic , perhaps , ' mrs cheney said . mrs cheney posed her theory during an . appearance on the o'reilly factor , which was being hosted by substitute . laura ingraham on tuesday night . part of the plan : cheney argues that what may seem like a problem for clinton now - the essay - is a way of addressing the cheating scandal in the easiest way possible . ms . ingraham loved the theory - saying that she was ` really mad i did n't . think of it first ' - but other republicans are wary of wading too deep . into the monica-gate issue like they first did during the impeachment . hearings in 1998 . the initial scandal coincided with the . midterm elections , and while the gop focused on their liberal . opponent 's moral misgivings , they did n't end up winning back the house . ` this is the same trick the clintons pulled on us back in ` 98 , ' conservative strategist grover norquist told buzzfeed . ` we . did n't campaign against the massive overspending , or anything else . we . were distracted by this bright , shiny object they handed out which was . monica lewinsky . ` it will be . the same thing this time : `` pay no attention to the reset of foreign . policy with russia , or libya . oh look , it 's hillary the victim ! '' ' ` it 's a constant challenge , but it 's like in baseball : if they throw out a bad pitch and you swing at it , then you 're an idiot . ' one republican who initiated the ` monicagate ' talk even before the vanity fair article . was announced was senator rand paul , who called the former president a . ` sexual predator ' earlier this year and brought up the affair in the . context of the democrats ' claims that republican 's launched a ` war on . women ' . focus on the past : republican strategists have cautioned politicians from making too much of the 1998 scandal between then-president clinton and his former intern because it will not help them at the polls . the full version of monica lewinsky 's tell-all essay has been released and she accurately predicted how conservative political pundits would read into the timing of her re-emergence . ` despite what some headlines will . falsely report about this piece , this is not about me versus the . clintons . their lives have moved on ; they occupy important and powerful . places on the global stage . i wish them no ill will , ' she writes in the . latest issue of vanity fair . ` when . i hear of hillary 's prospective candidacy , i can not help but fear the . next wave of paparazzi , the next wave of ` where is she now ? ' stories , . the next reference to me in fox news 's coverage of the primaries . i 've . begun to find it debilitating to plot out the cycle of my life , to some . degree , on the political calendar . ' as . a counter point to the point she expected conservatives - like mrs . cheney - would make , lewinsky described her decision to write the essay . as a matter of her no longer wanting to put her life on hold . ` being a conscientious democrat - and . aware that i could be used as a tool for the left or the right - i have . remained silent for 10 years , ' she writes in the vanity fair article . she . also notes that the scandal and her ensuing notoriety has had clear . repercussions in her personal life , as her friends have gone off to get . married and have children , while she regularly gets rejected from job .<doc-sep>by . sara malm . barbara walters has indicated that monica lewinsky may have been in the mix as a potential host on her u.s. chat show the view . ms walters , who famously interviewed the infamous former white house intern after the scandal with then-president clinton , said it ` would have been possible ' that ms lewinsky was approached about a job on the view . the 84-year-old broadcast journalist hinted heavily that this would have been the case as she appeared as a guest on the late show with david letterman . scroll down for video . maybe , maybe not : barbara walters indicated that monica lewinsky has once been approached about a job on the view . confidante : barbara walters ' exclusive interview with monica lewinsky , whose explicit sexual affair with then-president bill clinton resulted in his impeachment , was seen by a record breaking 74million people . ms walters admitted to letterman , that she had recently spoken lewinsky after the vanity fair article . ms walters , who is set to retire from . television later this month , hinted that lewinsky had been approached as . a potential host for the all-woman daytime talk show . ` would you ever have considered putting her on the view ? ' letterman asked her . ` erm , . i wo n't tell you what we have done but it would have been possible . i . do n't think that 's what she wanted , ' ms walters replied . ' i think it would be great if she were on the view . i would n't expect it tomorrow . ' guilty conscience : tv show host david letterman has admitted that he feels bad about the way he and other media and entertainment personalities treated monica lewinsky following the scandal in the late 90s . speaking out : monica lewinsky opened up about how her affair with president clinton is still affecting her life in a self-penned vanity fair article this month . the 67-year-old host of the late show with david letterman , said lewinsky 's recent essay in vanity fair had touched him . in a self-penned article in the magazine , ms lewinsky , 40 , explains that she still can not get a job , 16 years after the news of her affair with then-president clinton broke . ' i started to feel bad because myself . and other people with shows like this made relentless jokes about the . poor woman , ' letterman told barbara walters on last night 's the late . show . ` and she was a kid , she was 21 , 22 ... i feel bad about my role in helping push the humiliation to the point of suffocation . ' letterman , who recently announced he will retire in 2015 , laughed at claims walters would quit television . ` maybe . she can take my place , ' ms walters said of the show she co-created . ` and . now the view with whoopi goldberg and monica lewinsky . ' emotional interview : lewinsky cried while telling walters about the personal turmoil caused by the scandal . lots of stories : walters shared an inspirational story about john wayne with letterman . ms walters . famously interviewed ms lewinsky , now 40 , in 1999 for a broadcast that was . seen by a then record breaking 74 million viewers . as she appeared on his show , . host david letterman told ms walters that he still has a guilty . concience over his behaviour in the wake of the monica lewinsky scandal . letterman admitted that he and others in the media may have crossed the line in their treatment of the young white house intern . and in his introduction he branded the idea that walters would leave tv as ` c *** ' as the chance of an interview with lewinsky would prove too tempting . ` monica lewinsky has resurfaced . you would talk to her in a second , ' he said . ' i just talked to her , ' she said . ' i like monica . and i felt that she 's never had the chance to move on and i hope that she does . letterman said he regrets making such fun of the former white house intern over the years . ` president clinton has been able to move on . hilary clinton may run for president . i wish them both well . monica is still stuck in the humor of it and she is an intelligent and nice woman . i asked her what she 'd tell her children and she said , `` mommy made a big mistake '' . that 's still haunting her . '

<t> the 41-year-old published a blog post on vanity fair 's website on thursday . </t> <t> recently penned a tell-all about her affair with president bill clinton for the magazine . </t> <t> in the post , she writes about her love of netflix show orange is the new black , but says she did n't find a joke about her affair humorous . </t>

monica lewinsky now writes for vanity fair<T>

sophie tweed-simmons is back with her second clothing collection for sophie x the style club in as many months - this time with jazzy dresses and jumpsuits for new year 's eve . the famously outspoken daughter of kiss legend gene simmons , who is a passionate advocate for healthy body image , has created the line to compliment ` all women ' in sizes 00 to 18 ; priced between $ 49 and $ 180 . but be careful what you call it . ' i hate the term ` plus-size , ' sophie , 22 , tells mailonline . ` can we all just be women please ? why label it ? why ruin a good thing ? ' scroll down for video . designer : sophie simmons , 22 , -lrb- pictured -rrb- has launched a new collection of new year 's eve dresses and jumpsuits in partnership with the style club to flatter women of every size . pictured , the monroe mini -lrb- $ 49 -rrb- . the 15-piece collection features rompers , jumpsuits and dresses from mini to maxi-length , adorned with french lace , vegan leather , crushed velvet and sequin embellishments . along with her partner , the style club founder hilary novelle , sophie worked with a set of upcoming trends and then found a way to make them look good on her body . her first collection with the style club , which launched in fall and sold out in a mere 72 hours , was built in much the same way . ` all the waistbands are elastic , which i prefer , ' she told mailonline in october . ` essentially , the collection is based around my butt . ' sophie , whose mother shannon tweed is a former playboy bunny , stands at 5 ' 8 '' and is a u.s. size 8-10 . ' i have never been a `` skinny '' girl , i 've always been athletic and curvy and strong , ' she remarks , adding that her weight has fluctuated over the years . rock star bloodline : the 15-piece collection is priced between $ 49 and $ 180 and comes in sizes 00 to 18 . pictured , the billie holiday sequin mini -lrb- $ 49 -rrb- . outspoken : ' i hate the term ` plus-size , ' sophie tells mailonline . ` can we all just be women please ? why label it ? why ruin a good thing ? ' model : along with her partner , the style club founder hilary novelle , sophie worked with a set of upcoming trends and then found a way to make them look good on her body . pictured , the sofia dress -lrb- $ 180 -rrb- . bit of all-white : sophie , whose mother shannon tweed is a former playboy bunny , stands at 5 ' 8 '' and is a u.s. size 8-10 . pictured , the lena dress -lrb- $ 49 -rrb- . ultimately with her new collection , sophie states that her dream is to ` create affordable , empowering and flattering clothing for women of all sizes without labeling them . ' all of sophie 's new year 's eve-inspired pieces are named after strong women she admires , from all walks of life . there 's the billie holiday sequin-speckled mini dress for example , and the seductive marilyn monroe off-the-shoulder number , both $ 49 . the sofia floor-length gown is named after actress and family friend sofia vergara , the ellen 's lbj jumpsuit is a tribute to tv host ellen degeneres and the hepburn bow tie jumper is a nod to audrey hupburn .<doc-sep>vision : sophie states that her dream is to ` create affordable , empowering and flattering clothing for women of all sizes without labeling them . ' pictured , the coco dress -lrb- $ 150 -rrb- . influences : all of sophie 's new year 's eve-inspired pieces are named after strong women she admires from all walks of life . pictured , the hepburn bowtie jumper , a nod to audrey hepburn -lrb- $ 49 -rrb- . as she is : sophie makes it a policy that her photos are n't re-touched . pictured , the demi dress -lrb- $ 49 -rrb- , named after singer demi lovato . busy bee : next up on sophie 's to-do list is a diamond jewelry line , a book aimed at empowering young girls and her first ep , which she wrote herself . pictured , the kate middleton-inspired kate lace dress -lrb- $ 180 -rrb- . the collection also boasts a slinky , slit-thigh dress named after girls creator lena dunham , as well as gowns inspired by former british prime minister margaret thatcher , physicist marie curie and lifestyle mogul oprah winfrey . asked for her three favorite creations , sophie named the monroe mini , the janelle jumper and the lena dress . sophie may talk the talk when it comes to defying the over-polished size-zero ideal that dominates the fashion world , but she walks the walk too . after completing her first photo shoot for sophie x the style club , the star noticed that the images had later been retouched . she promptly sent them back and asked them to be returned to their former natural glory . ` my legs looked too good , ' she told yahoo style this week . budding musician : the collection will be available for purchase at 30per cent off through sunday december 14 , after which it will return to full retail price . pictured , the marie mini -lrb- $ 49 -rrb- , named after physicist marie curie . sequin delight : pictured , the carrie dress -lrb- $ 49 -rrb- , named after singer carrie underwood . windswept : pictured , the margaret jumper -lrb- $ 59 -rrb- , named after former british prime minister margaret thatcher . stunner : pictured , the monroe mini in black -lrb- $ 49 -rrb- . next up on sophie 's to-do list is a diamond jewelry line , a book aimed at empowering young girls and her first ep , which she wrote herself . as for her new year 's eve plans and what she 's planning to wear , sophie reveals : . ' i actually have n't sorted that out yet . but wherever i am , i 'll be wearing a dress from the collection and a pair of killer heels . ' the family : sophie -lrb- center right -rrb- , pictured this year with her brother nick -lrb- right -rrb- , her dad gene -lrb- left -rrb- and her mom shannon tweed -lrb- center left -rrb- . girl about town : sophie attends an event in west hollywood on monday -lrb- left -rrb- and a los angeles movie premiere in june -lrb- right -rrb- . launching today , sophie 's new collection will be available for purchase at 30per cent off through sunday , december 14th at www.thestyleclub.com , after which it will return to full retail price .<doc-sep>` we went on a family vacation , and i was wearing a thong bikini like my favorite celebrity , sofîa vergara , ' she explained , ` and someone took my picture . ` as a 17-year-old girl , i had to see my butt on the cover of -lsb- a newspaper -rsb- with the headline ` gene simmons plus-size daughter ' . it made the global news circuit . ' i grew up a chubby kid and into a curvy girl . i was ok with it , but the world was n't . i have cellulite , stretch marks , and freckles , and that 's fine with me . ' au naturel : sophie has had to cope with her fair share of publicity , including being referred to as ` plus size ' when images of her in a bikini aged 17 were published . despite that , she insists that natural is always best . daughter of blank : the rock heiress first embarked on her fashion career because it allowed her to break free from her famous family name . ' i want to give girls confidence ' : sophie 's fashion label does n't discriminate by size , and she hopes that her designs will suit all women , no matter what their shape . having faced her fair share of the spotlight before reaching the age of 18 , beginning when she first starred in her family 's reality series , gene simmons : family jewels , at the age of 11 , sophie admits she was eager to step away from the shadow that both of her parents had cast and make a name for herself as a designer . ` when i 'm singing , i 'm gene simmons 's daughter , ' she said . ` when i 'm acting , i 'm shannon tweed 's daughter . with fashion , i 'm just me . i 'm not just `` daughter of blank '' . ' that said , sophie confesses she was happy to trade on her well-known name to a certain extent - provided she could use it to help her make a change within the industry . ' i felt like i really had the chance to give girls confidence with affordable clothing , ' she added . ` if you have a platform , you should use it . ' free spirit : while she admits that she used to find her father , kiss legend gene simmons , a bit ` crass ' , sophie reveals that she now embraces that same blunt attitude . up close and personal : sophie , who is a size eight , admits that many of her favorite designers ' clothes do n't fit her .<doc-sep>designer sophie tweed-simmons has revealed that she refuses to let images of herself be retouched before they are shown to the public . in an age when almost every photo featured in the pages of the world 's favorite fashion magazines has been subject to at least a few photoshop tricks and tweaks , the 22-year-old insists that people should be able to see her exactly as she is , without any unrealistic enhancements . speaking to yahoo style , the designer , who admits to changing dress sizes on a regular basis , confessed that size eight is her ` happy place ' , adding : ' i like eating cookies and food . scroll down for video . natural beauty : sophie tweed-simmons refuses to allow her photos to be retouched . on the up : the 22-year-old 's first fashion collection , sophie x the style club , is aimed at women who are ` average sized ' ' i do n't want to kill myself ' : while the designer admits she likes the treadmill as much as she likes ` eating cookies and food ' , she believes everything should be done in moderation . ' i like the treadmill , but i do n't want to kill myself . ' posing in a stunning set of images for the fashion site , the designer insisted that none of the photos , which were taken in new york city , should undergo any ` cosmetic ' alterations . and it 's not just this shoot on which sophie has taken such a stance . indeed after completing her first photoshoot for her fashion range , sophie x the style club , the burgeoning fashion star noticed that the images had later been retouched - and she promptly sent them back and asked them to be returned to their former natural glory . ` my legs looked too good , ' she recalls . sophie is just as straight-talking when it comes to her own perceptions about her body , having spent much of her adolescence living life in the spotlight - and learning to cope with all of the unwanted publicity .<doc-sep>and it 's not just her parents ' creative talents that sophie has inherited . the designer admits that , while she was often embarrassed by her father 's over-the-top and in-your-face behavior when she was a child , now she sees it as a blessing . ` when i was little , i 'd think : `` ca n't you just be nice ? '' ' she said of the 65-year-old rocker . ` he taught me that there 's being nice and then there 's lying . it 's better to be blunt and un-liked than shade the truth . i appreciate people who are honest . ' her straight-talking attitude no doubt helped when it came to making a name for herself within the fashion industry , marking her out from those designers who only cater to the small , select group of women who can fit into their clothing . ` i 'm not a high-fashion model , and i 'm not plus size , ' sophie says of her own body . ` which is weird for fashion , but not for life . putting your best booty forward : earlier this year , sophie admitted to mailonline that many of the designs for her collection were ` based around my butt ' rising star : sophie is used to being in the spotlight , having first risen to fame age 11 when she starred in her family 's reality series gene simmons : family jewels . family ties : sophie is incredibly close with both her father gene -lrb- c -rrb- and her mother , former playmate of the year , shannon tweed -lrb- l -rrb- . ' a lot of designers that i love do n't fit me . i wanted to do cuts that would be flattering to girls who have some shape . ' earlier this year , sophie , who is based in los angeles , revealed to mailonline that her first 18-piece collaboration with the style club was tailored to suit her own body type - particularly in the derriere . ` the cuts of the pieces are all flattering , ' sophie explained . ` all the waistbands are elastic , which i prefer . essentially , the collection is based around my butt ... ` we do n't want to limit who buys the collection based on sizing ; the cuts will look good on everyone . ` we want our shoppers to be part of the process with us . so give us feedback and tell us what 's working on your body . just because it works on my butt does n't mean it works for everyone . '<doc-sep>sophie tweed-simmons - daughter of legendary kiss bassist gene simmons - has launched her first fashion line , and it 's all about making young women feel their best whatever their size . fed up with over-priced , ill-fitting clothes , the curvaceous 22-year-old entrepreneur joined forces with thestyleclub to create the 18-piece collection ; priced between $ 25 and $ 115 in sizes small , medium and large , and all named after strong and influential women . ` the cuts of the pieces are all flattering , ' sophie , based in los angeles , tells mailonline . ` all the waistbands are elastic , which i prefer . essentially , the collection is based around my butt . ' scroll down for video . bombshell : sophie tweed-simmons , daughter of kiss bassist gene simmons , has launched her first fashion line , in collaboration with thestyleclub , which she modeled herself -lrb- pictured -rrb- . sophie , a passionate advocate for healthy body image having grown up in a hollywood bubble where appearances mean everything , stands at 5 ' 8 '' and is a u.s. size 8-10 . ' i have never been a `` skinny '' girl , i 've always been athletic and curvy and strong , ' she remarks , adding that her weight has fluctuated over the years . ` so yeah , the hot pants trend was n't a good look for me . and i struggled trying so hard to fit in growing up . ' i went through a laundry list of things that got me to this point of thinking i 'm pretty awesome . no one has to sell me on me , i already like me . ' practical : ` the cuts of the pieces are all flattering , ' sophie tells mailonline . pictured , the $ 64 folorunso faux-fur pencil skirt -lrb- left -rrb- and the $ 68 arianna sweater -lrb- right -rrb- . floral delight : the 18-piece collection is priced between $ 25 and $ 115 , and available in sizes small , medium and large . pictured , the $ 25 rosa leggings and the $ 60 hillary turtleneck . comfort and class : ` all the waistbands are elastic , which i prefer . essentially , the collection is based around my butt , ' sophie says . pictured , the $ 65 jane cardigan and the $ 60 malala skirt . while sophie , whose mother shannon tweed was a famous playboy bunny , concedes there is no ` normal ' body type , she made sure her collection was cut around ` proven classics . ' ` the skirts are pencil and the sweaters are adorably oversized and look amazing tucked or untucked , ' she says , adding that she wears a size medium in the shorts and a size large in the skirts . ` but we also wanted some risk in there so we have the peron shorts , which are high-waisted and cut more like a basketball short . the tomboy in me loves them . ' because it is the first collection , sophie went with the standard small , medium and large sizing options . ` if we get demand for other sizes we will make them . ` and that 's how it should be . we do n't want to limit who buys the collection based on sizing ; the cuts will look good on everyone . ` we want our shoppers to be part of the process with us . so give us feedback and tell us what 's working on your body . just because it works on my butt does n't mean it works for everyone . ' meow : sophie , a passionate advocate for healthy body image , is a u.s. size 8-10 . pictured -lrb- left -rrb- the jane cardigan and the malala skirt and -lrb- right -rrb- the $ 48 peron shorts and the $ 45 emily top . clever cookie : pictured -lrb- left -rrb- the hillary sweater and $ 50 folorunso shorts and -lrb- right -rrb- the $ 67 sappho skirt , which has built-in shorts to avoid flashing , and the $ 115 monroe jacket . beauty : while sophie , whose mother shannon tweed was a famous playboy bunny , concedes there is no ` normal ' body type , she made sure her collection was cut around ` proven classics ' as far as her personal favorites , sophie is particularly proud of the glittering double-slip sappho skirt . ` it is stretchy , so i do n't worry about ripping my seam in a delicate sequined skirt at a party , ' she says . ` and it has built in shorts underneath , so you do n't have to worry about any flashing mishaps . ' she adds : ` the monroe faux fur because it 's just badass , and the arianna sweater . i love a soft white sweater , it never goes out of style . ' sophie also made a point of keeping the line animal cruelty-free , so none of the pieces are real leather or fur .

<t> sophie tweed-simmons is a model , actress , musician and strong advocate for healthy body image - who ` hates the term plus-size ' </t> <t> her new 15-piece collection in partnership with the style club comes in u.s. sizes 00-18 and is priced between $ 49 and $ 180 . </t>

gene simmons ' daughter sophie unveils her range for the style club<T>

this extraordinary video shows the moment a beachgoer sliced open a pregnant dead shark to save her pups and lead them to the ocean . an american family found the deceased mother shark on a beach in cape town , south africa , but noticed that something inside the creature was still moving . realising there could be baby sharks inside , the gruesome but remarkable footage shows the man using a knife to perform a makeshift c-section on the animal . beachgoers noticed movement inside the body of a dead shark that had washed up on the beach in cape town , south africa . realising there could be pups inside , a man cut the mother shark open to look inside , finding three babies -lrb- first pictured in man 's hand , right -rrb- . as the beachgoer cuts into the shark , a witness can be heard saying : ` err ... i do n't think there 's a baby in there . '<doc-sep>but moments later something begins to wriggle inside , causing the good samaritan to jump back and shout as a baby shark squirms in his hand . a woman is heard telling the man to ` not get bitten ' as he tentatively reaches down to help the pup make it to the ocean . the stand-in vet , right to be careful as sharks are born with a full set of teeth , rolls the pup over before grabbing it by the tail and tossing it into the sea . witnesses shout ` congratulations ' as a second baby shark begins to move , with one woman hailing it the ` coolest thing i 've ever seen ' as the pup is carried to the ocean . the gruesome but remarkable beach birth of three pups was captured by beth cordell and uploaded to youtube .<doc-sep>witness shout ` congratulations ' and cheer as three pups are rescued from the dead body of their mother . the man is seen holding the pups by their tails , avoiding their teeth , and carrying them to the ocean . the video 's description reads : ` this video is a good example of respect to all forms of life ... you can not help but admire the beach goers that helped the baby sharks live a life in the ocean . ' despite their unconventional entrance to the world , the sharks are likely to live normal , healthy lives . pups , who stay inside the womb for up to two years , do not stick around for long after birth in case their mother eats them and are capable of independence from the moment they are born .<doc-sep>by . snejana farberov for mail online . families enjoying a day out on the water on cape cod , massachusetts , thursday had an unexpected close encounter with a great white shark . the usually elusive marine predator , estimated at 15 feet in length , was sighted off the coast of chatham yesterday afternoon . experts believe the shark was hunting seals in the channel and was caught at low tide . scroll down for video . close encounter : the shakin family were boating off cape cod , massachusetts , thursday when they ran into this great white shark in the water . predator : the male shark was estimated to be about 15 feet in length . on the hunt : researchers say the massive fish was likely out chasing seals when it got caught in low tide . thrilled : catherine shakin 's sister , kelsey , was able to capture a video showing the shark approach her family 's boat . a video recorded by 17-year-old kelsey shakin , who was out on a boat with her family thursday , captured the moment the shark swam up to their vessel . ` my god , shark ' ! the boaters could be heard screaming and gasping in shock as the fish approached the shakins ' vessel . ' i was like , `` oh , my god , there 's a shark . '' and it was really , really big , ' kelsey 's 13-year-old sister , catherine shakin , later recalled to wcvb . jess metzler , who also had a run-in with the sea monster , said the great white came so close to her boat that she could reach out and touch it . scientist john chisholm recorded the same shark with his gopro camera . thriving species : the population of great whites has been on the rise due to successful conservancy efforts . the sightings prompted officials in chatham to issue warnings to swimmers , but the local beaches remained open friday . the atlantic white shark conservancy , a cape cod-based non-profit group committed to raising public awareness of sharks , shared another video on its facebook page thursday showing the male sea creature swimming off chatham . the gopro footage depicting the predator silently traversing the turquoise waters was captured by john chisholm , a researcher with the massachusetts shark research program who is currently working on a shark population study . on wednesday , the cape cod conservancy group shared on facebook a stunning still image captured a week earlier showing a male shark , possibly the same one that was sighted thursday , swimming in the same area . experts say great whites are fairly common around cape cod ; there have been more than a dozen sightings so far this year . cue ` jaws ' music : the great white 's impressive dorsal fin is seen slicing the waves thursday . earlier sighting : the atlantic white shark conservancy shared this incredible still of a great white spotted in the area of cape cod last week . a study by national oceanic and atmospheric administration scientists , published in june in the journal plos one , said shark population has climbed since about 2000 in the western north atlantic . the scientists behind the study attributed the resurgence to conservation efforts , such as a federal 1997 act that prevented hunting of great whites , and greater availability of prey , esecpailly seals . the species is listed as vulnerable by the international union for conservation of nature . the research added recent unpublished data to previously published records to establish 649 confirmed white shark sightings from 1800 to 2010 . the data showed that a period of decline in white shark abundance during the 1970s and 1980s has reversed , the authors said .<doc-sep>shoreline ' . park rangers arrived at the beach to take control of the situation . they tried to coax the shark back into deeper waters , but the shark died around 3pm yesterday . shark pups are very independent and often swim away from their mothers as soon as they are born , as these pups did in florida . pups do not receive any further nourishment or support from their parents after birth and fend for themselves in shallow waters , where they have fewer predators than the open sea . female hammerheads usually give birth to 20-40 live pups , which are about 70cm long as pups . in florida , hammerhead sightings have increased in the past two years and it is now not uncommon to see them following fishing boats in an attempt to eat some of their trawls . like the shark that gave birth in florida , hammerhead species generally inhabit shallow reefs in tropical seas worldwide and can even be found in water shallower than one metre .<doc-sep>a power cut could have prevented a . shark spotter from sounding a warning alarm just before a british . swimmer was savaged by a great white off the coast of cape town in south . africa , it has been claimed . a shark spotter is thought to have . seen 43-year-old michael cohen enter the water and attempted to warn him . of danger - but the siren did n't work because of a city-wide power cut , . it has been reported . according to south africa 's daily . news website , an official incident report from the city of cape town . claimed there was an electricity failure with the power company eskom . in shock : michael cohen in the water seconds after the attack by a 10ft great white shark off a beach in cape town . dragged to safety : mr cohen is pulled ashore while the shark is still circling nearby . alive - but only just : mr cohen leaves a trail of blood as anxious rescuers pull him from the sea . the report said : ` at around 12.25 pm -lrb- on wednesday -rrb- , the . mountain shark spotter saw a swimmer enter the water near the clovelly . corner area . regular swimmer : michael cohen , 42 , is an accountant who previously lived in chiswick , west london , before moving to south africa . ` the spotter tried to sound the alarm , but due to an eskom-related city-wide electricity failure , the alarm did not sound . ' eskom were unable to comment as the company said it was unaware of the city of cape town 's incident report . an eskom spokeswoman confirmed a power . cut lasted for two hours , starting from just before 11am to shortly . after 1pm . it was apparently caused by a trip on the power line . supplying cape town . however , they were unable to comment . on the possible impact this had on the shark alarm as they unaware of .<doc-sep>a magnificent great white shark leaps from the water to take a chunk out of what it believes to be a seal . these amazing full breaches were conceived using a plastic seal decoy , dragged behind a tourist diving boat , as a way of enticing the hungry predator . shot by filmmaker mark van coller in false bay , cape town , the footage demonstrates the frightening power and agility of the iconic shark . the close-up footage demonstrates the frightening power and agility of the iconic man-eater as it swoops on what it thinks is dinner . the great white shark twists and turns in mid-air as it toys with its prey in false bay , cape town , south africa . but achieving such incredible shots is only possible if the conditions are right .

<t> beachgoer slices open pregnant dead shark to rescue her unborn pups . </t> <t> family found the deceased mother shark washed up on cape town beach . </t> <t> after seeing movement inside , the man cuts the creature open to free pups . </t> <t> carefully avoiding their teeth , video shows him saving three baby sharks . </t> <t> witnesses shout ` congratulations ' as the pups are carried to the ocean . </t>

video emerges of cape town beachgoer slicing open dead shark to save pups<T>

passengers who scored singapore airlines business class seats at economy prices thanks to a computer error are being forced to re-book or cough up the difference in airfare . for some , that means they will have to spend an additional # 2,700 to keep their seats in the roomier cabin . the carrier is reportedly refusing to honour the original business class bookings for around 900 customers - even though travel agents claim the carrier is responsible for the error . spacious : around 900 customers were mistakenly sold business class seats at economy prices . economy : singapore airlines wants customers to pay the difference to keep their business class seats . the ` cheap ' fares were sold by agents in australia between sunday and monday for flights between singapore and destinations in europe , reports news.com.au . the flights were reportedly incorrectly loaded into the system by the airline and agents claim the carrier is now demanding they notify their clients and charge them the difference . travel agents who do not recover the money have been told they will have to pay up themselves .<doc-sep>a singapore airlines spokeswoman told news.com.au : ` we have been notified that a small number of travel agents have sold tickets against this reassigned business class subclass , at an economy class fare level . some passengers will have to pay an additional # 2,700 to hold onto their business class seats . the flights were incorrectly loaded into the system used by travel agents . ` the airfare conditions for the fare clearly stated that it was only valid for economy class travel . ` we are working with our travel agent partners to ensure that our customers are notified of this issue so that steps can be made to ensure there is no disruption to their travel plans , ' passengers who do not want to fork out more cash are eligible for a full refund or they can rebook with an economy class seat and receive the difference between the two fares . a flight centre spokesman told news.com.au that its agents became aware of the issue on saturday and notified singapore airlines , but the airline did not rectify the problem until monday .<doc-sep>etihad airways are honouring tickets sold at hugely discounted rates by accident due to a computer glitch on christmas day . the airline inadvertently sold flights from new york to abu dhabi for prices as low as $ 187 -lrb- # 120 -rrb- -- lowest prices in january are normally $ 444 -lrb- # 285 -rrb- - during a 20-hour period on december 25 . news of the bargains spread like wildfire on social networking sites after they began to appear on comparison sites such as kayak.com , theflightdeal , flyertalk , slickdeals and expedia . etihad airways are honouring flights sold on christmas day for as cheap as # 120 for new york-abu dhabi . the flights appeared on comparison websites and news quickly travelled via social networking sites . etihad has not revealed how many of the cut-price tickets were sold , but the majority went to tourists travelling from the united states for a winter sun break to the uae .<doc-sep>unlike other airlines , that have considered offering casinos , gyms and showers on their future a380s , singapore airlines has opted instead for a configuration that , whilst offering luxury , also makes money . as chew choon seng , ceo of singapore airlines reminded reporters last week , the first boeing 747s soon ditched the lounges and bars on the upper decks in favor of seats that could generate cash . behind the 12 luxury suites there are 399 economy seats , ranked 10-abreast on the upper and lower decks , as well as 60 business class seats that are the biggest yet at 87 centimeters wide . singapore airlines has ordered 19 superjumbos for an estimated price tag of $ 5.7 billion . the second is due to arrive next february with further deliveries later in 2008 . tickets for the a380 's first return commercial flight between singapore and sydney were sold at auction on ebay . one passenger paid $ 100,000 for the experience , with the majority paying between $ 1,500 and $ 5,000 . the $ 1.4 million raised has gone to charities in singapore , sydney and a global humanitarian organization . from sunday 28 october , singapore airlines will commence its scheduled service between singapore and sydney on one of the three daily flights in each direction . the jetliner to be delivered next spring will be used on one of the three daily flights between singapore and london 's heathrow airport . it 's been a long road to this point for airbus , but the journey is by no means over . the airline has a tough delivery schedule ahead to fulfil its 185 orders to 15 customers -lrb- see figures below -rrb- . next year it plans to deliver 13 , a further 25 in 2009 and 45 in 2010 . tom enders , airbus ' ceo does n't underestimate the scale of challenge ahead . `` this is not a piece of cake , '' he told cnn , `` but we have learned our lessons and we are very confident today that we can deliver to our customers . '' it has n't just been airbus that has been frantically preparing for the a380 launch . airports around the world have had to make changes to runways and gates , as well as buy in new vehicles that can tow the giant aircraft and lift high enough to its upper decks .<doc-sep>israel sparked an online buying frenzy among orthodox jews on monday who saw tickets ordinarily . priced around $ 1,600 slashed below $ 400 . at least 5,000 tickets were sold in just three hours by el al airlines after word of their dramatically reduced airfare spread through new york 's traditionally large-family orthodox jewish communities . ' i booked me , my wife , her parents and her three brothers , ' joey mansour , 28 , told the new york post . error : a ticket glitch in el-al 's airfare mistakenly dropped round-trip tickets to israel from $ 1,600 to below $ 400 on monday . frenzy : word of the dramatically low prices spread through new york 's traditionally large-family orthodox jewish communities causing the frenzy . ` then i booked my in-laws again for march , my wife 's first .<doc-sep>for most of us , flying economy is a reality . but the budget option does n't have to go hand-in-hand with uncomfortable seats , cramped cabins and abrupt flight attendants . a list of the 20 best airlines in the world for flying economy class has been compiled by business insider . scroll down for video . in at number one : singapore airlines has been praised for its economy service and the punctuality of its flights . in-flight entertainment and service of the airlines were rated . malaysia airlines economy cabin pictured here . carriers were ranked based on the quality of the economy flight experience , as well as their on-time performance . major international long-haul airlines were evaluated based on data from airline reviewer skytrax and on-time performances , based on information from flightstats.com . singapore airlines topped the list for the second year in a row , scoring 90 out of a possible 100 , with perfect scores for cleanliness , in-flight entertainment and service . malaysia airlines ' economy service has been rated highly . the airline recently announced a financial loss , and is undergoing a management overhaul and fleet renewal . 1 . singapore airlines . 2 . all nippon airways -lrb- ana -rrb- . 3 . qatar airways .

<t> ` cheap ' flights were incorrectly loaded into system by singapore airlines . </t> <t> around 900 customers purchased seats before agents noticed the error . </t> <t> passengers who do not pay up can rebook in economy or seek a refund . </t>

singapore airlines business class tickets sold for economy prices due to computer glitch<T>

david moyes may have only been manager of real sociedad for a matter of weeks , but the scottish boss seems to have picked up at least four spanish words already . they may be the four most well known words in the language , but the former manchester united manager seemed keen to show off his skills during his latest pre-match press conference . moyes was asked a question about sociedad 's b team before deciding to count in spanish rather than his native tongue . david moyes attempted a bit of spanish during his real sociedad press conference . the sociedad boss said , ` they -lrb- b team -rrb- have been training with me uno , dos , tres , cuatro times ' despite the language barrier , moyes is already beginning to get his message accross . carlos vela punches the air after scoring sociedad 's opening goal in their 3-0 win against elche . moyes said : ' i know about the b team . i know some of the players . they have been training with me uno , dos , tres , cuatro times , but i have not seem them play . ' despite the language barrier , moyes has made a bright start to his time in spain with a win and a draw in his first two games . the 51-year-old did n't quite go as far as steve mcclaren 's dutch efforts in 2008 which saw the former fc twente boss speak with a bizarre dutch accent . qpr midfielder joey barton has also been guilty of falling into the foreign language trap , by feigning a french accent while on loan at ligue 1 side marseille .<doc-sep>as manchester united manager , he did n't always have much luck on the communication front . but david moyes seems determined to show he has nailed the language barrier at his new place of employment - by reeling off the four most common words in spanish . faced with a room of spanish journalists during a press conference , the new real sociedad coach temporarily ditched his mother tongue and attempted to count to four in the local language . in the toe-curling interview , he even appeared to follow in the notorious footsteps of steve mclaren and joey barton by answering the question with an ever-so-slight spanish accent . david moyes attempted to show he had slotted into spanish life during his real sociedad press conference by reeling off the four most common words in the spanish language . the sociedad boss said , ` they -lrb- b team -rrb- have been training with me uno , dos , tres , cuatro times ' when asked about the b team 's prospects , the 51-year-old glaswegian told journalists that he had seen them train ` dos , tres , cuatro ' times .<doc-sep>it evoked memories of rafael benitez 's infamous ` facts ' rant at then-united manager sir alex ferguson in 2009 . the reaction of the united press officer as she grimaced after handing out the sheets of paper was priceless . louis van gaal brandishes his dossier as he attempts to prove that manchester united are not a long ball side . van gaal produced a dossier full of stats in a lively press conference after sam allardyce 's ` long-ball ' jibe . van gaal looks unimpressed as the dutchman tells a packed press conference about his tactics . best foreign-language film : david moyes . this was fantastically cringeworthy . david moyes , newly-appointed as real sociedad manager , was asked about his knowledge of their reserve team in a press conference . moyes had been in spain for little less than a month and had clearly picked up a bit of the lingo . ` i know the b-team , i know some of the players , ' he replied . ` they have been training with me ... uno , dos , tres , cuatro ... umm ... times ... but i 've not seen them play . ' it 's hard not to watch the video over and over again once you have seen it for the first time . moyes was widely mocked for it , but hats off for giving the language a go . david moyes attempted a bit of spanish during his real sociedad press conference . the sociedad boss said , ` they -lrb- b team -rrb- have been training with me uno , dos , tres , cuatro times ' best comment : gary neville .<doc-sep>real sociedad 's trip to la coruna to play deportivo was not going to be the big fixture of a weekend in which barcelona entertain sevilla but david moyes has changed all that . the former manchester united manager has looked back in his element this week taking training at real sociedad 's zubieta training ground and his arrival has turned the spotlight on deportivo 's riazor stadium this weekend . with erik bretos , as his full-time bilingual shadow , moyes has taken training all week barking orders in english with bretos , a 25-year-old former journalism graduate and youth football coach translating when necessary . video scroll down to see footage of david moyes ' pre-match press conference . real sociedad manager david moyes attends a press conference in spain with the help of a translator . moyes has looked back in his element this week taking training at real sociedad 's zubieta training ground . moyes -lrb- right -rrb- talks to his translator erik bretos -lrb- left -rrb- during a real sociedad training session . moyes poses with a real sociedad scarf after being introduced as their new manager last week .<doc-sep>david moyes has begun work at real sociedad after taking his first training session as manager of the spanish club . the former manchester united boss had arrived at the club on wednesday ahead of a thursday unveiling , but was content to wear the training kit of his new side and put his new squad through their paces . video david moyes takes his first training session at real sociedad . david moyes acknowledges photographers as he prepares for his first training session at real sociedad . moyes oversees the training session at sociedad where he hopes to rebuild his managerial career . moyes had arrived in san sebastian on wednesday ahead of signing his contract and is expected to pen an 18-month deal with the la liga side having watched his new side train for the first time at the club 's training ground . moyes will be officially unveiled as sociedad 's new coach at 4pm gmt , confirming his return to mangement seven months after he was sacked as manchester united manager just 10 months into a six-year contract . his new club tweeted a picture of moyes following his arrival in the coastal city with the message : ` david moyes has arrived in san sebastian ! #welcomemoyes . ' two real sociedad players are put through their paces by moyes who assessed his new side . moyes gathers in his players during the session at real sociedad 's training ground . as players converse with each other , moyes speaks with his assistant during training . the 51-year-old scot is looking to rebuild a reputation damaged by his disappointing spell at old trafford . he succeeded sir alex ferguson at united in the summer of 2013 , but was shown the door just 10 months into a six-year contract with the red devils . moyes inherits a real sociedad side that sit 15th in la liga .

<t> david moyes attempts to speak spanish during real sociedad press conference . </t> <t> moyes reveals he has trained with the b team ` uno , dos , tres , cuatro ' times . </t> <t> scottish boss has enjoyed unbeaten start to career in spain . </t>

david moyes shows off spanish skills during real sociedad press conference<T>

alastair cook has been banned for the fourth one-day international against sri lanka due to england 's slow over-rate in wednesday 's five-wicket win . eoin morgan will take over as england captain for their next match , on sunday in colombo . international cricket council match referee david boon decided that cook will miss sunday 's match , because of england 's poor over-rate in the hambantota success . england captain alastair cook will miss the fourth odi due to a slow over-rate in the third game . an overdue success for cook - just england 's second in nine odis and one which reduces their deficit in this seven-match series to 2-1 - was bitter-sweet for the skipper when it became obvious he would be suspended . cook was also in charge in similar circumstances against india at cardiff last summer , and two such offences in any 12-month period bring a mandatory one-match ban . the slate , however , will then be clean again for cook - heading towards the world cup early next year . peter moores confirmed morgan will deputise for cook at the weekend .<doc-sep>the coach is confident too that the irishman 's poor recent form will not prove too vexing an issue in the long term . ` eoin morgan will captain the next game , ' he said . ` he 's a good player , crikey . eoin morgan will come in and captain the side in cook 's absence . ` he 'll have been through periods when he 's not quite hitting it -lrb- as he 'd like -rrb- . but he 's the sort of player we 're very excited about . ` the key is to believe in yourself , and go out and play - and eoin will do that , i 'm sure . ' cook , who figured in an opening stand of 84 with moeen ali as england chased a duckworth-lewis target of 236 at the mahinda rajapaksa international cricket stadium , will be reduced to an observer 's role as his team try to level the series . ` it 's a shame for alastair , ' moores added .<doc-sep>' i thought he played beautifully last night ... he timed the ball really well . ` but one thing is that it cleans the slate for him , before we go to a world cup - because he had that ban hanging over him , if he had one more time slow on our over-rate . ' despite cook 's unscheduled absence , england can at last celebrate a much-needed victory . ` it 's great to wake up when you 've had a win , ' moores said . ` sometimes , the morning after is the time you really feel wins and losses . so it 's great to know we 're back in the series , at 2-1 . ' video england beat sri lanka in hambantota - cook and buttler . alex hales will move up the batting order to open while cook is missing .<doc-sep>the 25-year-old , who averaged 73 for nottinghamshire in one-day cricket in 2013 and 88 last year , finds himself in pole position to bat at three for england in the upcoming tri-series against australia and india . it is an opportunity he earned thanks to a brilliant knock of 90 in sri lanka last month , when he came back into the side following a 15-month absence for the fourth odi in colombo after then captain alastair cook was banned for slow over-rate offences . ` i knew i needed to take any opportunity that came my way and that arose when alastair could n't play , ' he said ahead of england 's first warm-up match against an act xi on monday in canberra .<doc-sep>alastair cook will lead england on their seven-match one-day international tour of sri lanka . cook 's position as odi , and therefore world cup , captain has been the subject of much conjecture over the past two months - with critics citing his mediocre strike-rate at the top of the order as a significant concern . but england 's selectors have kept faith , naming him on wednesday in a 16-man squad for the tour of sri lanka in november and december - meaning cook can begin planning in earnest his team 's world cup campaign in australia and new zealand early next year .<doc-sep>england have been hit in the pocket for their slow over rate in the lord 's test . alastair cook 's hosts just ran out of time to force victory against sri lanka on monday night in the first of two matches in the investec series . a total of 17 scheduled overs were unbowled , by both sides , and some pundits suggested england might have gone 1-0 up after all had they managed to get through their full allocation against tourists who hung on for the nerviest of stalemates with nine wickets down on the final day . paying the price : england have been fined for their slow over rate in the first investec test match with sri lanka at lord 's - after 17 scheduled overs were lost over the five days . out of time : stuart broad and liam plunkett react after england ran out of overs in the final session with one sri lankan wicket left to take . hit in the pocket : alastair cook will lose 20 per cent of his match fee as a result of the slow over rate . that remains open to conjecture , but there can be no argument with the international cricket council 's official decision that england did not bowl as many overs as they should . they were deemed to be just one short of requirements . but the double-whammy nonetheless means cook will be fined 20 per cent of his match fee , and his team-mates 10 per cent . match referee andy pycroft made his judgement after taking into account the mitigation of time allowances for interruptions in play beyond the control of captain or players .<doc-sep>jos buttler produced one of the great one-day innings at lord 's on saturday but it was not quite enough for england to pull off their highest successful one-day international run chase on home soil and clinch their first series triumph under new management in glorious fashion . instead , sri lanka pulled this fourth one-day international out of the fire in a thrilling finish to level a 50-over series of extremes at 2-2 with just tuesday 's game at edgbaston to come . it looked certain that england were stumbling towards a heavy defeat in this royal london series when they crashed to 111-5 in search of 301 to win with fewer than 22 overs remaining . clinical : lasith malinga of sri lanka takes three wickets as they just edge out england in the fourth odi . stepping up : jos buttler top scored for england during the fourth odi against sri lanka . inaugural : it was his maiden odi century for his country . flipper : just like in the last game , alistair cook won the toss and elected to field . opener : tillakartne dilshan -lrb- left -rrb- opened the batting for sri lanka before going on to score 71 . star man : kumar sangakkara was the key man for the tourists , scoring 112 off of just 104 balls . nabbed : but he was eventually stumped out by wicketkeeper jos buttler after 158 minutes at the crease . yet buttler , first in company with . ravi bopara and then with chris jordan , went so close to upsetting all . the odds with a brilliant 121 off only 74 balls , the fastest one-day . international hundred in lord 's history , as england fell agonisingly . short of an historic triumph . ` that . was a hell of an innings and jos does n't deserve to be on the losing . side , ' said england captain alastair cook after sri lanka 's nail-biting . victory . ` it was certainly one of the best innings i 've seen . i wish i . could play like that . ' somehow . buttler , with his extraordinary array of shots and improvisation , got . the target down to 92 off the last 10 and then 12 off the last over . handed to one of the best death bowlers in the world in lasith malinga . buttler 's hundred came off just 61 balls , the fastest by an englishman . anywhere , but heartbreakingly for england it was to prove in a losing . cause . the experience and . nous of malinga was ultimately just too much for england , buttler being . run out trying to scramble a single from a perfect yorker in the . middle of the final over , as sri lanka won a quite incredible game of . cricket by seven runs . there . was little sign of the drama to come on a day when england had earlier .

<t> alastair cook was fined for slow over-rate in the summer against india . </t> <t> england captain was warned if it happened again then he would be banned . </t> <t> eoin morgan will captain england and alex hales will open the batting . </t>

alastair cook banned from england 's fourth odi with sri lanka due to slow over-rate<T>

among a pile of everyday rocks and rubble , a gardener has uncovered an exquisitely carved anglo-saxon stone . john wyatt , 32 , from chester paid just # 50 for the pile of natural stones , but the carving could fetch as much as # 10,000 -lrb- $ 15,680 -rrb- at auction . the front panel of the stone is carved with the celtic cross , while a bird is carved along the top . among a pile of rocks and rubble , a gardener has uncovered a carved anglo-saxon stone -lrb- pictured -rrb- . john wyatt , 32 paid just # 50 for the pile of natural stones , but the carving could fetch as much as # 10,000 -lrb- $ 15,680 -rrb- at auction . the front panel is carved with the celtic cross , while a bird is carved along the top -lrb- inset -rrb- . mr wyatt had the 21-inch long and 15-inch wide piece examined by an expert at duke 's auctioneers in dorchester . it is believed to have once formed part of a cross-slab from an early christian monument , and it is possible it was smashed by viking invaders as an act of defiance against the christian population of britain in the ninth century . alternatively , it may have been a grave marker , or part of a decoration around an internal doorway or window . the expert also suggested the carving of the bird may be older than the carving of the cross . mr wyatt said : ` i was doing a bit of work in my own garden and saw an advert for some natural stone . i phoned the people up and went to collect it . ` the stones were covered in mud and moss , and when i got home i saw what i thought was the tail of the dragon on one of them . the stone was discovered by mr wyatt in a pile of natural rocks he bought in chester -lrb- marked -rrb- . it is believed to have once formed part of a cross-slab from an early christian monument , and it is possible it was smashed by viking invaders as an act of defiance against the christian population of britain in the 9th century . ` i cleaned it off and realised it was carved so i contacted a museum and the archaeologists got very excited . ` no one could really say exactly what it was but they knew it was important . ' duke 's is auctioning off the find tomorrow , with a pre-sale estimate of # 10,000 -lrb- $ 15,680 -rrb- and mr wyatt said he hopes to pay off some of his mortgage with the money it makes . experts claim the bird -lrb- pictured -rrb- carved onto the stone resembles an eagle - a symbol used for st john the evangelist . discussing the symbolism of the piece dr rory naismith from the university of cambridge 's department of anglo-saxon , norse and celtic told mailonline : ` the cross was a completely ubiquitous religious symbol in anglo-saxon england : much like today , it was visual shorthand for the christian faith . ` it can be found in manuscripts , jewellery , on coins and also sculpture . ` people would see it every day , often in their purses or on their clothes as well as in and around their churches . ' he added there is a famous poem in old english , called the dream of the rood , in which the poet experiences a vision of the cross explaining its role in the crucifixion to him . ` the -lsb- animal -rsb- is a little harder to place , ' continued dr naismith . ` a common form of ornamentation found on lots of stone sculpture was foliage inhabited by creatures including birds , and that could be what 's going on here .<doc-sep>` but the bird on this stone looks quite aquiline , so it may well be an eagle : a symbol used for st john the evangelist . ' this view was shared by levi roach , a lecturer in medieval history at the university of exeter . he told mailonline : ` given that -lsb- the bird -rsb- is found in close proximity to the cross , it is conceivable that it is meant to be an eagle , and thesymbol of john the evangelist . ` this interpretation would certainly sit well with the bird 's pronounced beak . ' guy schwinge , valuer at duke 's added : ` the anglo saxon stone is an important find and the stylistic vocabulary on the cross is indicative of an anglo saxon origin . it probably dates from the 9th or 10th century . ' also going under the hammer at the same sale is a roman sarcophagus that for years acted as a plant pot in an oxfordshire garden . the estimate is # 25,000 -lrb- $ 39,200 -rrb- . st. john -lrb- illustrated left -rrb- was said to be one of the original twelve apostles and is traditionally taken to be the author of the fourth gospel , john . when pictured among the evangelists and other apostles , st john is often depicted as an eagle . the cover of a gospel book is pictured right . st. john was said to be one of the original twelve apostles and is traditionally taken to be the author of the fourth gospel , john . when pictured among the evangelists and other apostles , st john is often depicted as an eagle , and at times , as a human with the head of an eagle . eagles are used as symbols throughout christianity , because they soar upwards , making them symbolic of christ 's resurrection or ascension . in ezekiel 1:10 , the gospels are described as each having ` the face of a man , and on the right side each had the face of a lion , and on the left the face of an ox ; each also had the face of an eagle . an eagle with a halo , specifically , is said to represent st john because of his ` lofty and soaring ' gospel . his gospel is said to more theological than the other three , for example . this symbolism is reported to have originated in jerome 's commentary on matthew , which said : ` john the evangelist who , having taken up eagle 's wings and hastening toward higher matters , discusses the word of god . ' eagles are used as symbols throughout christianity , because they soar upwards , making them symbolic of christ 's resurrection or ascension . in ezekiel , the gospels are described as each having the face of a man , lion , ox and eagle . st john is depicted on the 9th century brandon plaque -lrb- pictured -rrb- . the sarcophagus dates from the 2nd or 3rd century ad and , although damaged , remains a rare and important find . made from white marble , it depicts two river gods holding cornucopiae while reclining on the back of dolphins while flanked by palm trees . in the centre is cupid embracing a mourning figure , who in turn is holding a quiver of arrows . ` we can only speculate on how this important roman artefact ended up in an oxfordshire garden , but in all probability it was brought back in the 18th century by a gentleman on the grand tour , ' continued mr schwinge . ` it had been used for bedding plants to bring a bit of colour to the garden . ` both these lots show just what value can be found in gardens across the country . also going under the hammer at the same sale is a roman sarcophagus that for years acted as a plant pot in an oxfordshire garden . made from white marble , it depicts two river gods holding cornucopiae while reclining on the back of dolphins while flanked by palm trees . the estimate is # 25,000 -lrb- $ 39,200 -rrb- .<doc-sep>pagan ritual . he was placed in the boat with his shield on top of him , . then the grave was filled to the top with stones . not a horned helmet in sight : but the archaelogists did find this bronze ring pin . the bronze drinking horn and weapons . would have equipped the raider for valhalla , the giant heavenly hall . where the bravest viking warriors believed they would spend eternity . dr hannah cobb from manchester . university , who co-directed the project , said : ` people have been . fascinated by these boats for a long time but it is extremely rare to . find a burial site intact , so it is of international importance . ` the artefacts and preservation also make this one of the most important norse graves ever excavated in britain . ' viking boat burials were very rare . because they were reserved for important figures , and many took place in . coastal areas which have eroded away over the years , she added . britain 's most famous ship burial , sutton hoo , is not viking , but anglo saxon , and dates from centuries after the vikings left the mainland .<doc-sep>5 the happisburgh handaxe - norwich castle museum & art gallery . 6 bone engraved with a horse - creswell crags museum , worksop . 7 mesolithic woodworking tool - british museum . 8 mesolithic headdress - scarborough collections . 9 carved stone balls from skara brae -- national museum of scotland . 10 neolithic quern for making flour - british museum . 11 mace head from near stonehenge - wiltshire museum . 12 early iron age boat vivacity - peterborough culture and leisure trust . 13 iron age horse trappings -- british museum . 14 tools for making clothes in iron age britain - british museum . 15 tombstone of a roman cavalryman -- corinium museum . 16 the roman temple in bath -- roman baths museum , bath -lrb- below -rrb- . 17 cup decorated with gladiators -- colchester museum . 18 head of the emperor hadrian -- british museum . 19 roman mystery word square - manchester museum . 20 roman silver pepper pot - british museum . 21 roman game -- llandudno museum . 22 anglo-saxon casket -- british museum . 23 scottish silver brooch -- national museum of scotland . 24 figurine of an anglo-saxon man - norwich castle museum & art gallery . spectacular : the roman remains in the city of bath . schools minister said : ' i often get accused of wanting to take us back to the victorian era , which is just absolutely not true , but the victorians did have that approach ' 25 the sutton hoo helmet -- british museum . 26 anglo-saxon woman 's key - british museum . 27 anglo-saxon stained glass -- bede 's world . 28 pictish wolf -- inverness museum and art gallery . 29 viking treasure -- yorkshire museum . 30 viking scales - national museum of scotland . 31 king alfred 's jewel - ashmolean museum . 32 anglo-saxon royal rings - british museum . 33 britain 's bayeux tapestry - reading museum . 34 a viking dragon plaque - orkney museum , kirkwall . 35 the standard of ur - british museum . 36 mesopotamian clay tablet - british museum .<doc-sep>mr burke , a stonemason who has spent years researching his theory at the british museum and british library , is sponsoring a # 2,000 search of the site using ground penetrating radar . a film crew are recording the work . he said : ` i am convinced harold survived the battle of hastings . ` if we find the complete remains of an old man in his late 70s with scarring to his temple from a battle wound then we need to do a dna test . ' david hatton , of oval films , added : ` we are very excited by the whole concept that there is another , even more plausible , story to the life and times of king harold . ` if we find what we are hoping then this could change history . ' anglo-saxon rule over england ended in 1066 when the norman invaders arrived , led by william the conqueror . but some believe harold fled england or lived out his life as a hermit at chester or canterbury . there have also been a variety of claims about his resting place , including at bosham church in west sussex .<doc-sep>london -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- archaeologists dug up an unmarked grave in a quiet english churchyard in search of remains of king alfred the great , a ninth century monarch credited with fending off the vikings . the exhumation was apparently triggered by fears that interest over the recent discovery of the skeleton of richard iii could lead grave robbers to dig the area for his bones . alfred the great is known to generations of schoolchildren through a popular legend that tells of his scolding by a peasant woman for letting her cakes burn while he watched over them . he was at the time preoccupied with the problem of how to repel the danes , who had captured swaths of anglo-saxon england . london rail excavation unearths suspected ` plague pit '

<t> the stone measures 21.5-inches high , 15-inches wide and 7.5-inches deep . </t> <t> front panel is carved with a celtic cross , while a bird is carved on the top . </t> <t> the bird is believed to be an eagle , a symbol of st john the evangelist . </t> <t> auctioneers have dated the stone to between the 9th and 11th century . </t> <t> experts claim it may have been used as a standing cross or a grave marker . </t> <t> it may have also been used to decorate a window or internal doorway . </t> <t> the stone could fetch as much as # 10,000 -lrb- $ 15,680 -rrb- at auction . </t>

chester man discovers anglo-saxon ` grave marker ' worth ⁇ 10k in ⁇ 50 stones<T>

matin kimber , former rotherham council chief , has been handed # 26,666 after agreeing to quit his job two months before his notice period ends . there was outrage tonight over the payment of # 26,000 to the council chief executive at the centre of the rotherham abuse scandal to leave his job early . martin kimber issue a ` sincere apology to those who were let down ' when he resigned from rotherham council and promised he would not receive any ` compensation ' for his decision to quit his # 160,000 a year post . mr kimber was originally intending to work his three months notice until the end of the year , but left his post on 31 october instead , to allow the new chief executive to get on with the job . as a result the local authority paid him # 26,666 - the salary he would have received had he worked the final two months . but the move has angered abuse victims . one 29-year-old rotherham abuse victim said : ` i used to think that nothing else can shock me but i 've given up saying that because each day something comes out that shocks me even further . ` it is disgusting that this man gets a payout of more than most people 's annual salary . it is appalling that these people are getting big lump sums when they should have been sacked on the spot . ` it 's like rewarding good behaviour . if they were really sorry they would donate the money to charity . ' john o'connell , director of the taxpayers ' alliance , said : ` taxpayers will question why they are handing over hard-earned money for an official to spend two months relaxing at home . ` if the council feels he is surplus to requirements , taxpayers should n't have to pay his salary . ` this # 26,000 could pay for a social worker , and it 's quite clear rotherham needs to be doing more to look after vulnerable residents not keep former chief executives in the style to which they 're accustomed . '<doc-sep>when giving evidence to mps in september , mr kimber was asked if he would be taking compensation after handing in his notice . he said : ` there is no compensation . i have had no such discussion and neither would i , just for the record . ' between 1997 and 2013 more than 1,400 girls were sexually abused by gangs of men , largely from the asian and pakistani community , while authorities refused to investigate -lrb- file image -rrb- . the chief executive was one of a number of senior local authority executives to quit after a report published in august revealed 1,400 children had been abused in the south yorkshire town between 1997 and 2013 . rotherham council insisted mr kimber had ` received no pay-off ' but was paid in lieu of notice . mr kimber had been asked by new council leader paul lakin to carry out a ` thorough internal investigation ' into the alleged theft of files from a locked council office in 2002 , as well as the disappearance of four years of meeting minutes about child abuse issues . a former rotherham mayor has been charged with sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in the 1980s . councillor barry dodson -lrb- right -rrb- was charged with indecent assault by police today . it is alleged dodson , 67 , of rotherham , south yorkshire , committed the offence in 1987 . he has been released on bail and will appear at sheffield magistrates court on december 18 . councillor dodson stood down as mayor in june , three weeks after taking office . he resigned from the labour party and now stands as an independent .<doc-sep>this work had not been completed by the time he left . a rotherham council spokesman said : ` it was agreed in september between the authority and mr kimber that he would leave at the end of december - serving the usual three month notice period . ` however , he decided to leave his position two months early , with effect from october 31 , to enable the new chief executive to start . ` the authority continues to look into the matters raised in the jay report . ' even the ukip opposition leader councillor cavan vines backed the decision . he said : ` for the council to move on we felt it appropriate for him to leave early so there would be a clean road ahead . it is a way of moving the council forward . ' the report by professor alexis jay revealed how hundreds of vulnerable girls had been sexually exploited by gangs of predominantly asian men in the town and that police and council officials had betrayed the victims by not tackling the problem . senior council officials feared being labelled ` racist ' for speaking about the pattern of offenders being of pakistani origin . mr kimber , who had been chief executive since 2009 , initially stayed in his job when the scandal broke . when he quit in september he said the report did ` not make comfortable reading in its account of the horrific experiences of some young people in the past . ' he said it was ` right to leave ' his job and hoped new leadership would ` enable the town to recover more quickly . ' sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article .<doc-sep>mr wright had faced demands to quit since the report revealed that the authorities had repeatedly ignored warnings about the abuse of children in rotherham over 16 years . meanwhile , shamed former rotherham children 's services boss joyce thacker received a # 40,000 payoff after quitting her # 130,000-a-year in september . the details of the payoff , revealed after a freedom of information request last october , came as mrs thacker was singled out for criticism in a report published into the town 's child sex abuse scandal . the home affairs select committee report said she ignored ` numerous credible warnings ' about the scale of abuse , and called for an independent investigation . there was widespread public outrage when council boss martin kimber received # 26,000 to leave his job early in december . martin kimber issue a ` sincere apology to those who were let down ' when he resigned from rotherham council and promised he would not receive any ` compensation ' for his decision to quit his # 160,000 a year post . mr kimber was originally intending to work his three months notice until the end of the year , but left his post on 31 october instead , to allow the new chief executive to get on with the job . as a result the local authority paid him # 26,666 - the salary he would have received had he worked the final two months . south yorkshire 's chief constable david crompton has also been under pressure to explain his force 's attitude towards child sex exploitation over the last 15 years .<doc-sep>by . martin robinson for mailonline . sex scandal : rotherham council already faces a group legal action by 15 abuse victims from the town but the firm representing them . the victims of the rotherham sex abuse scandal could be paid up to # 140million in compensation , the solicitor representing them revealed today . south yorkshire law firm switalskis is working on behalf of 15 women who were raped and sexually exploited over a 16 year period and are seeking at least # 100,000 from the council for each victim . as children they were among 1,400 victims habitually abused by men in the town -- almost all of them of pakistani origin - because the council and police turned a blind eye to their plight . switalskis ' head of child abuse , david greenwood , told mailonline today that after yesterday 's damning report the authorities have a ` duty ' to offer compensation to each of the 1,400 victims identified . the council and police have admitted ` systemic failures ' allowed predators to abuse on an ` industrial ' scale and are certain to face a bill for millions of pounds in compensation . the cash could come from the local authority 's reserves , from borrowing or the sale of assets . this would leave rotherham council with a potential bill of approaching # 140million , which would be paid out because many victims have been unable to work because of their ordeal . mr greenwood said that recently rochdale council , another local authority who failed to cope with paedophile rings in their area , recently paid out # 115,000 to a victim . ` we represent 15 women who suffered abuse in rotherham and two more have contacted us in the 24 hours since the report was released .<doc-sep>shamed former rotherham children 's services boss joyce thacker received a # 40,000 payoff after quitting her # 130,000-a-year post last month . the details of the payoff , revealed after a freedom of information request , came as mrs thacker was singled out for criticism in a report published yesterday into the town 's child sex abuse scandal . the home affairs select committee report said she ignored ` numerous credible warnings ' about the scale of abuse , and called for an independent investigation . payout : rotherham borough council paid # 40,000 to former strategic director of children 's services joyce thacker , it has been revealed . the report said that there were still ` questions to be answered ' despite the resignations of mrs thacker , police commissioner shaun wright , and council chief executive martin kimber . it said the new probe should focus on whether there was a ` deliberate cover-up ' .<doc-sep>when i was in rotherham recently talking to victims of sex abuse , i heard a terrifying story . if it is to be believed -- and after the events of this week it seems increasingly credible -- it speaks volumes about how corruption and cover-up in the town reached right to the heart of the council . i was told that a girl in her late teens was at home one evening when the door-bell rang . it was in the run-up to the local elections last year , and people were canvassing for votes . she opened the door of her family 's house -- and found herself staring into the face of a man she recognised . he had been part of a gang who had sexually abused her time and again when she was a child , between the ages of 12 and 14 . scroll down for video . new report says rotherham council and many of its staff remain in denial over the sex abuse scandal . he was also , as the girl discovered that night , involved in local politics . she screamed with horror , slammed the door and ran upstairs , leaving him on the step . ` i thought he had come to find me and that the rapes would start all over again , ' she later told her friends . this girl , and hundreds of others like her , were not believed or listened to when they related accounts of sex abuse to authorities in the town at the centre of one of britain 's biggest-ever child exploitation scandals . now , with every passing month , the stench of a cover-up grows stronger . files from an independent youth group which counselled the victims -- because no one else in officialdom seemed to care -- were taken away by rotherham council staff , then they mysteriously disappeared and the organisation was shut down . in another incident , a council worker writing a report for the home office on how to stop grooming gangs in the area had her documents stolen from a locked office . even today , 17 years after the start of the shameful scandal which led to so many girls being abducted , beaten , threatened and forced to witness other rapes , a new report says that rotherham council and many of its employees remain in denial over the abuse . louise casey -lrb- pictured -rrb- was asked to inspect rotherham council after the child abuse scandal emerged last year and said it is ` not fit for purpose ' yet the truth , however , uncomfortable , is irrefut-able . when i took an early victim of the sex abuse gangs into rotherham town centre one night last year , she was able within a few minutes to point out by name men who had systematically raped her as a 13-year-old schoolgirl .

<t> martin kimber quit job at council and was expected to leave at end of year . </t> <t> promised at the time that he would not get any ` compensation ' for quitting . </t> <t> he actually left on october 31 and was handed # 26,666 by local authority . </t> <t> child abuse victim has likened payment to ` rewarding good behaviour ' </t>

council boss at centre of rotherham abuse scandal is paid ⁇ 26k to leave job early<T>

a chinese veteran acrobat has proved he still has what it takes , after a daredevil stunt which included walking over another tightrope artist coming the other way . adili wuxor , 43 , known as the prince of the tightrope , and his colleague , walked a 330ft long rope , stretched between two buildings , some 260ft in the air . mr wuxor and the fellow tightrope walker embarked on the dangerous stunt in the city of jiaxing , in northern china 's zhejiang province . a video from the stunt shows mr wuxor , dressed in red , as he steps outonto the rope high above the streets of jiaxing . without a safety line , he successfully walks more than halfway , while the audence several hundred feet below hold their breath . suddenly , to the crowd 's surprise and joy , a second tightrope artist , dressed in blue , starts walking towards mr wuxor .<doc-sep>as they approach , the man in blue , sits down , and then lies down on his back , allowing mr wuxor to walk over him , and continue to the other side . dangerous game : adili wuxor , 43 , is pictured as he prepares to walk over a colleague during a tightrope stunt . daredevil : mr wuxor , known as the prince of the tightrope , steps out onto the rope to begin his walk . mr wuxor , seen right , wearing red , and his fellow artist , seen left , wearing blue , approach each other . the pair walked a 330ft rope , some 260ft in the air , in jiaxing , in northern china 's zhejiang province . ` it was pretty amazing , ' said mingmei tang , 29 , who watched the stunt from the street below .<doc-sep>` he 's been around since base jumpers were in their nappies , its great he still has what it takes . ' in 2010 mr wuxor , an ethnic uighur from china 's xinjiang province , spent 60 days walking on a tightrope in the bird 's nest stadium . three years later , he completed a walk over the pearl river in guangdong province , walking a total of 1,640 ft between guangzhou 's canton tower and a sculpture in front of the city 's haixinsha stadium , while 330ft above the river . walk the line : mr wuxor treads lightly as he prepares to take the final big step over the body of his colleague . hop and a skip : the crowd gasps as mr wuxor makes it to the other side of this friend . brave : mr wuxor is a well-known tightrope walker and regularly takes on dangerous challenges .<doc-sep>the flexible gymnast has previous broken two guinness world record for the fastest tightrope walk over 100 meters in 2009 and the steepest tightrope walk in 2011 . and he added another record to his name . after finishing his high-wire walk between two hot-air balloons in 38.35 . seconds , breaking the guinness record , the ny daily news reported . nearly there : aisikaier , a tightrope walker in china , walked over an 18-meter-long round girder 5cm in diameter between two hot air balloons . he was certified by guinness record officials at the scene for his adventurous escapade . aisikaier , who 's a sixth-generation tightrope walker from china 's xinjiang , is a certified daredevil .<doc-sep>but for one daredevil , speed was the essence when it came to performing a tightrope walk between two hot air balloons . suspended some 108 feet above the ground , aisikaier wubulikasimu tiptoed across a steel beam that measured just two inches wide . scroll down for video . brace yourself ! aisikaier prepares himself before he walks between the two balloons . back on your tiptoes ! the daring tightrope walker balances along girder between two hot air balloons in shilin , china . he 's walking in the air : experienced acrobat aisikaier walked over the girder in 38.35 seconds . the 40-year-old uighur acrobat certainly had his head in the clouds as he calmly trod the 59m - or 180ft - long tightrope . whereas most would spend a painstakingly slow time to cross the beam , wubulikasimu was anxious to reach the other side as quickly as possible so he could smash a guinness world record .<doc-sep>then he 'll come down to ground level , walk back to marina city west , and cross another wire to the marina city east tower . it is all set to go down on november 2 , and , of course , will air as a live-tv special on discovery . this setting is shockingly urban for the tightrope walker , whose last two nerve-racking feats involved him crossing the grand canyon and niagara falls . the city also presents challenges that seem to make wallenda a bit nervous . ` it 's gon na be cold . it 's gon na be windy , ' he said . ` that 's the challenge . the other walks were enjoyable , peaceful . ' seeing as those previous two ` peaceful ' walks took place 1,400 feet in the air , it is safe to say the performer has a far different definition of the word than most .<doc-sep>by . kerry mcqueeney . updated : . 07:49 est , 24 april 2012 . it 's a fine line between life and death . and this was no more apparent when daredevil ` slackline ' walker dean potter wobbled his way across one of china 's largest canyons - without a safety net . thrill-seeker potter shuffled his way across enshi grand canyon , in central china 's hubei province , balancing precariously on a rope just two centimetres thick almost 6,000 feet - or 1,800 metres - above sea level . the specially-designed rope is known as a ` slackline ' and is considered to be more challenging than a conventional tightrope as the line is not . completely taut , therefore susceptible to bouncing and stretching . scroll down for video . thrill-seeker : dean potter walks over the enshi grand canyon on a two centimetre-wide slackline ... with no safety net . wobble : potter sways and staggers across the slackline , barefoot and .

<t> chinese daredevil adili wuxor , 43 , is a legendary tightrope artist . </t> <t> his most recent stunt involved saw him step over another rope-walker . </t> <t> the pair walked a 330ft rope , some 260ft in the air , in northern china . </t>

tightrope walker walks over another walker as the pair meet midair<T>

arrested : andrew kurt summers , pictured in his mug shot , allegedly made the death threats online . a man has been charged after threatening to shoot mama june and her daughter lauryn ` pumpkin ' . andrew kurt summers made the threats on june 's facebook page and has now been charged with making terroristic threats , police in mcintyre , georgia told tmz . summer turned himself in on monday and has been released on a $ 15,000 bail . honey boo boo and her family this week appeared to be putting their recent struggles behind them as they reunited to decorate the family home for the upcoming holiday . with sugar bear newly returned to the family home , he and mama june organized the over-the-top preparations for what will surely be an awkward christmas . despite the seasonal display , it 's hardly been a year to celebrate for honey boo boo and her family . first the child star saw her parents split up , then her mother reportedly reunited with a sex offender former lover - leading to the cancellation of the family 's main bread winner - their reality show . as they decorated their home , june appeared to be putting on a brave face as she faces the risk of losing custody of her children pending an investigation by child protective services . victim : mama june , pictured , and one of her daughters were targeted by the death threats on facebook . in october it emerged that she was dating convicted child molester mark mcdaniel . her ex-boyfriend served 10 years in prison for molesting an eight-year-old girl . june 's oldest daughter anna ` chickadee ' cardwell , now aged 20 , has said she was the victim . anna was nowhere to be seen during the christmas event . instead she is reportedly busy seeking solicitations for herself - selling a potion that she claims can prevent ebola . chickadee is shilling ebola-blocking potions in her new role with the company young living essential oils . target : lauryn ` pumpkin ' , pictured at the family home in georgia , was also allegedly threatened by summers . in custody : andrew kurt summers , pictured in an older mug shot , turned himself into cops this week . the company 's website described the curious claim of the tonic : ` the ebola virus can not survive in the presence of a therapeutic grade cinnamon bark and oregano essential oil . ' over the weekend the mother of two-year-old daughter kaitlyn created a storm of comment on facebook from fans of the series after she set up a gofundme page asking for $ 20,000 . left red-faced , she responded to the backlash -lsb- sic -rsb- : ` i 'm deleting my fund me cause everyone thinks i 'm money hungry . ' adding : ` and i have been think about everyone 's opinions and i got alot of chooses and i have done there idea and i get the s *** end of the stick . ' she recently admitted that after her run on tlc 's show , which began in 2012 and ended this year , she was left with only $ 17.90 in her trust fund account . mama june found herself in hot water and her reality tv show canceled earlier this year when photos emerged showing her daughter , honey boo boo , with a convicted child molester , mark mcdaniel , pictured . in november , the 20-year-old told e! news that she believed her ` selfish ' mother squandered her earnings from show and accused the matriarch of purchasing a car for mcdaniel , the man she accused of molesting her as a child . ' i have a feeling mama used that money to buy a car or buy him what he wanted , ' she told e! news . june responded to the claims , saying , ` not true . i have never brought a car for him and all her money is there , beside the money i have given her to live on -- $ 400 every month and pay her $ 475 each month for cell phone bills for the last two years . ` that 's the only money i have taken out of there . '<doc-sep>anna ` chickadee ' cardwell caused headlines last week in another interview by revealing what june has now confirmed - that pumpkin was raised to believe mcdaniel was her father . ` you know , out of all the kids we have , mama does not know who pumpkin 's dad is . and pumpkin thinks it 's mark which kind of hurts my feelings , because mama is making her believe that someone who did that to me is her father , ' anna told dr drew on hln recently . ` now pumpkin hates me for it ... i do n't really care . me and pumpkin have never been that close ... now with her cussing me out , -lsb- saying -rsb- `` screw you '' `` f you '' ... i 'm just done with it . ' she added that mcdaniel , 53 , may have originally come back into mama june 's life earlier this year because he wanted to ` surprise ' pumpkin after he got out of prison . he served 10 years after pleading guilty to child molestation following anna 's claims that he had sexually assaulted her - sometimes while pumpkin , then three , was in bed beside her . after anna told her teacher and police about the assaults , her mother refused to believe her , she said . support : lauryn ` pumpkin ' thompson -lrb- left -rrb- has stood up for her mother amid claims she is dating mark mcdaniel -lrb- right -rrb- again . pumpkin was raised to think mcdaniel was her father . denial : honey boo boo and her mother mama june are seen outside their home last month . ` mama did n't believe me for a while , ' she told hln . ` she would say , ' `` why would you do that to me ? '' and i would say , `` mama , he did it , i ca n't take the past back '' . ` he 's apologized for what he 's done but she wo n't ... i 'm hurt now and i was hurt then . ' but anna added that she is still in touch with her mother and that they are ` working on things ' . pumpkin , now 14 , has repeatedly defended her mother in interviews and on social media , while mama june herself has insisted that she has n't seen mcdaniel in 10 years . but photographs appeared to tell a different story . she has been pictured house hunting with mcdaniel , while another image shows them together with honey boo boo . in that image , mcdaniel has his hand on the nine-year-old girl 's shoulder . together : images , such as this one , have emerged showing mama june with mcdaniel . in this photograph , they are pictured with mama june 's daughter , nine-year-old alana ` honey boo boo ' thompson . the children 's uncle , uncle poodle , has also claimed in an interview that he witnessed the young girl sharing a bed with mcdaniel and mama june during a trip to north carolina in september . ` i 'm disgusted with june for not protecting alana from mark , ' uncle poodle - real name lee thompson - told the national enquirer . ` this guy ca n't be trusted . he needs to be locked up and have the key thrown away . ' since the reports emerged , the family 's show , here comes honey boo boo , has been canceled . mama june 's three youngest girls still live at home in macintyre , georgia , while anna - who has a two-year-old daughter , kaitlyn - has since moved to alabama after marrying michael cardwell .<doc-sep>june ` mama june ' shannon has revealed for the first time the real father of daughter pumpkin amid accusations she was fathered by mark mcdaniel , the man who was convicted of molesting pumpkin 's sister , anna ` chickadee ' cardwell . in a sit down multi-part interview with entertainment tonight , which will start thursday night , the 35-year-old tlc reality star and mother of alana ` honey boo boo ' thompson said pumpkin 's biological father is michael anthony ford , another convicted sex offender who is prison for the sexual exploitation of minors until 2026 . ford is also the father of mama june 's second eldest daughter , jessica , 18 . june claimed to have only seen mcdaniel twice since he was released from prison in october after serving 10 years for aggravated child molestation of an eight-year-old in 2004 , who anna says is actually her . scroll down for video . revelations : june ` mama june ' shannon sits down for an interview with entertainment tonight 's brooke anderson following claims she has rekindled a relationship with mark mcdaniel , the man who molested eldest daughter anna and is thought to be the father of middle daughter lauryn , aka pumpkin . truth : mama june claims michael anthony ford -lrb- left -rrb- , a convicted sex offender , is the biological father of both middle daughters jessica and lauryn , aka pumpkin , and not mark mcdaniel -lrb- right -rrb- , who molested her eldest daughter anna . family torn apart : mama june -lrb- front left -rrb- pictured here with -lrb- clockwise from left -rrb- eldest daughter anna ` chickadee ' , 20 , ex-husband mike ` sugar bear ' thompson , and daughters lauryn ` pumpkin ' , 14 , jessica ` chubbs ' , 18 , and alana ` honey boo boo ' june said one meeting she had with mcdaniel was coincidental , and the other was to give closure to pumpkin , who had been raised believing mcdaniel was her father . ` since two months to almost six years , -lrb- pumpkin -rrb- knew nobody but -lrb- mcdaniel -rrb- , ' june explained . ` she was starting to resent anna and she was starting to ask me questions . ' i ca n't answer those questions for pumpkin . ' june said she lied to her family about who pumpkin 's father really was because ford had never been around for jessica . she said 12 other people were in the room when she took pumpkin to see mcdaniel . june , who will also be interviewed by dr phil , has spoken out after claims by daughter anna that pumpkin - real name lauryn thompson - believed mcdaniel was her father . june has maintained her four daughters are from four different men . the claim means ford father two of the girls , middle daughters jessica and lauryn ` pumpkin ' . eldest anna 's father is david dunn , who was sentenced for stealing a handgun in 1995 and again in 1998 for stealing cigarettes . the father of the youngest , alana ` honey boo boo ' , is mike ` sugar bear ' thompson , who split from wife mama june earlier this year . speaking out : anna ` chickadee ' cardwell spoke to dr drew recently about how her sister pumpkin was raised to believe mark mcdaniel - who anna says molested her as a child - is her father .<doc-sep>anna ` chickadee ' cardwell has revealed that her sister pumpkin believes mama june 's child molester boyfriend is her father . anna , who accused mark mcdaniel of repeatedly sexually assaulting her when she was eight , told dr drew that her younger sister believes the convicted molester is her dad . she said that is why pumpkin , whose real name is lauryn thompson , has defended her mother since reports emerged that she was dating mcdaniel again after his release from prison in march . ` he was supposed to be -lsb- pumpkin 's -rsb- so-called father or whatever it is , ' she told dr drew on hln . scroll down for video . speaking out : anna ` chickadee ' cardwell spoke to dr drew and said that her younger sister believes her father in mark mcdaniel - whom anna says molested her when she was just eight years old . ` you know , out of all the kids we have , mama does not know who pumpkin 's dad is . and pumpkin thinks it 's mark which kind of hurts my feelings , because mama is making her believe that someone who did that to me is her father . ` now pumpkin hates me for it ... i do n't really care . me and pumpkin have never been that close ... now with her cussing me out , -lsb- saying -rsb- `` screw you '' `` f you '' ... i 'm just done with it . '<doc-sep>since the scandal emerged , anna has said that pumpkin has turned against her and stood up for her mother because she believes that mcdaniel is her father . mama june has denied this is the case . pumpkin told dr phil that she is still trying to come to terms with exactly what happened . ` now that i 'm 14 , i understand a little bit more which , i mean , i have a lot of questions , ' she said . ' i asked mama what happened . you know , i guess that i wanted closure on actually who he was . i wanted to actually know for sure if he did what he did , or if he did n't , you know ? i mean , i guess that 's the questions i 've had . ' mama june is pictured with -lrb- clockwise from left -rrb- eldest daughter anna ` chickadee ' , 20 , ex-husband mike ` sugar bear ' thompson , and daughters lauryn ` pumpkin ' , 14 , jessica ` chubbs ' , 18 , and alana ` honey boo boo ' honey boo boo and mama june are seen outside their home after pictures emerged of them with mcdaniel . in a previous interview , mama june said that 12 other people were in the room when she took pumpkin to see mcdaniel . at aged nine , alana ` honey boo boo ' is a year older than her sister anna was when she says she was abused by mcdaniel . the children 's uncle , uncle poodle , has also claimed in an interview that he witnessed the young girl sharing a bed with mcdaniel and mama june during a trip to north carolina in september . ` i 'm disgusted with june for not protecting alana from mark , ' uncle poodle - real name lee thompson - told the national enquirer . ` this guy ca n't be trusted . he needs to be locked up and have the key thrown away . ' mama june 's three youngest girls still live at home in macintyre , georgia , while anna - who has a two-year-old daughter , kaitlyn - has since moved to alabama after marrying michael cardwell .

<t> andrew kurt summers allegedly threatened to shoot mama june . </t> <t> summers turned himself in monday and has been released on a $ 15k bail . </t> <t> he also allegedly threatened to shoot her daughter , lauryn ` pumpkin ' </t>

man making death threats to mama june and pumpkin on facebook charged<T>

paul walker 's longtime friend and manager was robbed of priceless memories of the ` fast and furious ' star when thieves burgled his office on the one-year anniversary of the actor 's death . cctv captures the moment when brazen robbers broke into matt luber 's hollywood management offices and stole years of cherished videos , voice mails and photographs of the late actor along with $ 300,000 worth of items . security footage shows two females thieves breaking into his offices on sunday at 6am , shortly after the security guards left after working their overnight shift . the office doors were apparently left unlocked when the employees left for the thanksgiving holiday , so the robbers did not have to worry about struggling to force their way into the building . scroll down for video ... thief : paul walker 's manager has been robbed on the anniversary of his death . two women broke into matt luber 's office on november 30 , 2014 , and stole every computer , hard drive and printer in the building . matt luber -lrb- left -rrb- said he lost years of cherished videos , voice mails and photographs of paul walker after his office was targeted by thieves . calm : the second of the thieves calmly walked to the elevator . the devices they stole held videos , voice mails , and photographs of paul . footage from security cameras caught the women going to and from the building . the thieves stole 12 apple mac computers as well as a hard drive that contained photos and voicemails of luber 's children and friends , including walker . mr luber , who had known the actor for 20 years , said cctv footage shows one of the women waiting at the elevator before going up the stairs . ` she comes back down with one computer and then they disappear for about an hour , possibly waiting to see if an alarm goes off , ' he said . they then returned with a huge suitcase , changed their outfits upstairs , and then come back down with more devices . quite the haul : once they were inside , they proceeded to steal 18 mac computers and multiple printers -- adding up to an estimated value of more than $ 20,000 . easy find : the office doors were actually left unlocked when the employees left for the thanksgiving holiday , so the robbers did not have to worry about struggling to force their way into the building . caught on camera : the thieves actions were recorded by security cameras located in the stairwell and the elevator . who knew ? some have suggested the robbery may have been an inside job . the actor 's daughter meadow instagramed a flashback picture with her father , writing simply ' i love you ' the talent manager believes the suspects cased his office , because they knew the entrance code , and knew exactly what to look for . he is now pleading with the thieves to return the stolen mementos which were found to be missing at 9.30 am on monday . ` give me back my hard drive . give me back my pictures . put it in the mail anonymously . drop if off with the security guards , ' he said . the fast and furious star lost his life on november 30 last year when the porsche carrera gt his business partner roger rodas was driving crashed into a tree in santa clarita , california . investigators determined the car was traveling between 80 and 93 miles an hour when it crashed , killing both men . luber described walker 's death as the worst thing that has ever happened to him . fans , friends , family and co-stars mourned the 40-year-old actor 's death on the anniversary of the collision . his 16-year-old daughter meadow posted a previously unseen picture of the actor cradling her as a toddler , writing simply ' i love you ' . fast and furious co-star michelle rodriguez joined tyrese gibson and ludacris , who were among the first of the late actor 's former co-stars to reflect on their memories of the star . ' i love you paul . your living in the hearts of all who love you for sure . sending mad love out to heaven @supportroww ' she wrote on twitter . devastating : luber ` was paul 's manager and close friend for decades . not only did the computers have paul walker 's his entire life on there but , more importantly , all of the files on walker 's life and death , ' said a friend . the ` fast and furious ' star died on november 30 last year while riding as a passenger in a friend 's car . friends and fans left flowers and candles at the scene on the one-year anniversary of his death . tyrese gibson , one of paul 's co-stars who was also a good friend off-screen , shared a touching tribute to his ` brother ' on his facebook , instagram and twitter . the 35-year-old , who made his first appearance in 2003 's 2 fast 2 furious , said : ` in this life one would hope to be this ` effective ' 1 year ago today . god called an angel home early ... . i miss my brother i miss my friend and i miss our star !!!!! ' he added : ` physically gone but forever alive in our minds , hearts and spirit ... . what was once tears of pain and shock are now tears of joy celebrating all that you stood for ... ` everyone worldwide please take 5 mins out of your day to send live , prayers and energy to paul 's family his daughter meadow and immediate circle today will be a tough day for us ... . to this day his arm is still around my neck with love and protection ... rest in heaven ... ' since his tragic death , two films , hours and brick mansions , have been released posthumously and his final film , the seventh instalment in the fast & furious franchise , is due for release next year . a reward is being offered for mr luber 's stolen items and anyone with information is urged to contact luber at -lrb-866-rrb- 370-2019 , extension 100 . fast and furious co-stars michelle rodriguez and tyrese gibson both left touching tributes to the star .<doc-sep>-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- vin diesel has shared an `` emotional and bittersweet '' peek at `` fast & furious 7 . '' on his facebook page tuesday , the actor updated fans on the upcoming `` fast & furious 7 '' trailer and shared a promotional photo that features diesel 's late co-star , paul walker . walker , 40 , died in a car crash in november , in the midst of filming for `` fast & furious 7 . '' coroner : car carrying paul walker going 100-plus mph . in the aftermath of his death , universal decided to go forward with production and relied on walker 's brothers to help `` fill in small gaps '' in some action scenes . walker starred in the fast-car movies as brian o'conner since the franchise 's inception in 2001 .<doc-sep>the lookalike brother of tragic fast and the furious star paul walker is being lined up for a recurring role in the hit box office franchise after stepping in for the star . cody , 25 , agreed to film crucial scenes for the fast and the furious 7 following the star 's death in november as a tribute to his older brother . and a production source tells mailonline that cody will be given a role in future movies , saying : ` paul 's character brian o'conner will be seen retiring , while his younger brother will join the crew . ' scroll down for video . kisses : cody walker placed an affectionate peck upon co-star jordana brewster 's temple while holding what appeared to be their on-screen son jack . brothers united : cody and caleb walker on the set of fast and the furious 7 following their brother paul 's death . ` of course , cody is n't a replacement for . paul in any way , but the producers were really grateful that he stepped . in to help them finish this last film and cody so likeable and . charming . ` it would be a tribute to paul that cody carries on the walker name in the fast and the furious movies . ' cody was seen sharing a tender embrace with actress jordanna brewster , who plays paul 's wife in the franchise , and the pair were joined by a young boy who plays her son while filming on the beach in malibu , california , last month . you can do it ! cody walker feigned a struggled expression as he prepared to lift the young boy . up in the air ! actor and stuntman cody carried the young boy high upon his shoulders . it appeared the co-stars were filming a happy ending for the upcoming film as the trio appeared to be in high spirits . breaking .<doc-sep>his legacy lives on : the remainder of paul walker 's fast & furious 7 scenes will be filmed by brothers cody and caleb , it has been confirmed . paul walker 's remains were cremated thursday ahead of a small family-only ceremony on saturday . according to radaronline , the fast & the furious star was transferred from the mortuary at los angeles cemetery forest lawn memorial park to a crematory in glendale , california . a source told the website the family ` intends on dividing paul 's ashes between an urn and keepsakes . ' the funeral will be held on the weekend and only family are invited , though it has been reported some of walker 's fast & furious co-stars will attend . the news comes a day after the beloved actor 's family toured the hollywood cemetery , looking for the perfect place to lay their loved one to rest . walker was killed last month when the porsche he was traveling in crashed and burned in santa clarita . on wednesday , walker 's father , paul walker sr. , brother , cody walker , 25 , and other family members finalized plans for the actor 's funeral service . they also walked around the grounds of the cemetery , choosing a grave site plot . his family will mourn the star in a very private service , though tmz reported certain cast and crew from the ` fast & furious ' movies will be invited because he considered them kin . the . walkers are keen , however , to avoid throngs of media and fans , to . protect the actor 's daughter meadow , 15 , who is ` broken up ' over her . dad 's death . scroll down for video . funeral plans : paul walker sr. , right , and cody walker , center , were at forest lawn cemetery on wednesday arranging last details for paul walker 's funeral . earlier . this week , the family claimed plastic road markers may have been . responsible for the crash that killed the star after stunt experts . claimed the 2005 porsche carrera gt driven by walker 's friend hit the .<doc-sep>his legacy lives on : the remainder of paul walker 's fast & furious 7 scenes will be filmed by brothers cody and caleb , it has been confirmed . paul walker 's younger , lookalike brother has been asked to step in for him to film the final scenes for fast & the furious 7 , it emerged today . the 40-year-old star was on a break from filming at the time of his death in a shocking car crash two weeks ago . and in a poignant tribute to the star , mailonline can reveal cody walker , 25 , who has worked as a movie stuntman , is set to take his place in the latest installment of the hit franchise . following paul 's death , universal pictures announced it was their ` duty ' to shut down production - adding they were ` dedicated to providing support to paul 's immediate family and our extended fast & furious family of cast , crew , and filmmakers . ' a source close to production said today : ` producers had a string of meetings right after paul 's death . ` they soon realized they needed someone who looked like paul to finish the movie and that 's when they approached his nearly identical brother , cody . ' cody , who lives in oregon , has been staying with his mother cheryl in los angeles and helping to comfort her since his brother 's death , and the source added : ` they can shoot cody from behind and at distance and if it 's a shot they need paul 's face in close up they can cgi it later on . ` if cody agrees it 's because he wants to honor his brother 's memory . there are many details that still need to be worked out , but right now the family and cast and crew are all still grieving . ' in addition to this , universal have also made it clear they will work with the walker family and take their guidance on a fitting exit for paul 's fast & furious character , brian o'connor , according to the source . today , a spokesman for universal told mailonline : ` right now , all of us at universal are dedicated to providing support to paul 's immediate family and our extended fast & furious family of cast , crew and filmmakers . ` at this time we feel it is our responsibility to shut down production on fast & furious 7 for a period of time so we can assess all options available to move forward with the franchise . we are committed to keeping fast & furious fans informed , and we will provide further information to them when we have it . until then , we know they join us in mourning the passing of our dear friend paul walker . ' scroll down for video . lookalike siblings : the similarity between paul and his younger brother , cody , makes him the perfect choice to step in for his brother , honouring his memory by helping complete the role he was so passionate about . ` we welcome paul 's brothers into our fast family ' : cody -lrb- left -rrb- and caleb -lrb- centre -rrb- - pictured here with their late brother at caleb 's october wedding - will ` help complete some remaining action and fill in small gaps left in production ' funeral plans : paul walker sr. , right , and cody walker , center , were at forest lawn cemetery on wednesday arranging last details for paul walker 's funeral . this week , the hollywood reporter . reported that screenwriter chris morgan is hard at work on script . revisions to director james wan 's fast & the furious 7 with hopes of . ` retiring ' the character using footage that was shot before paul passed . away in a car accident in los angeles on november 30 . the magazine reported that the cast could be back to work as early as january on the sequel , but added : ` that 's a big if . ' sources told thr that universal has ` already has poured about $ 150 . million into the film , a bill that its insurance firm , fireman 's fund , . might have to pay in full if universal concludes the picture must be . started anew . '

<t> thieves stole 12 mac computers worth $ 300,000 from matt luber 's office . </t> <t> manager said he has lost cherished pictures and videos of paul walker . </t> <t> cctv footage shows two females breaking into hollywood offices . </t> <t> the office doors were apparently left unlocked when the employees left for the thanksgiving holiday . </t> <t> mr luber is pleading with the thieves to return the stolen mementos . </t> <t> ` fast and furious ' star died in a car crash on november 30 last year . </t>

paul walker 's manager robbed on fast and furious star 's anniversary of death<T>

vivica a. fox is a serial cougar ! the 50-year-old star of films like independence day , kill bill and soul food has been quietly dating an actor almost 20-years her junior , and this is n't the first time she been with a much younger man . fox has found love with 31-year-old co-star robert ri ` chard . the two met on the set of the buzzed-about stripper film ` chocolate city , ' which was shot in los angeles in september . in the film , ri ` chard plays devin - a college student recruited to be a stripper - and fox actually plays his mother . scroll down for video . cougar : vivica a. fox , the 50-year-old star of films like independence day , kill bill and soul food has been quietly dating an actor almost 20-years her junior . pumped : robert ri ` chard plays devin - a college student recruited to be a stripper - and fox actually plays his mother in chocolate city . workout : when ri ` chard , who previously starred in tv series like one on one and tyler perry 's meet the browns , was not shooting movie scenes or doing push-ups to keep his abs tight , he was sneaking off to fox 's trailer .<doc-sep>vivica , here with donald trump , joins ian ziering , brandi glanville , geraldo rivera , kate gosselin and kenya moore on the new season of celebrity apprentice . ` oddly enough , despite the fact that she was playing his mother they had this magnetic chemistry , ' a production insider tells mailonline ` it was something about the way he looked at her that started people on the set chatting about something going on . ' when ri ` chard , who previously starred in tv series like one on one and tyler perry 's meet the browns , was not shooting movie scenes or doing push-ups to keep his abs tight , he was sneaking off to fox 's trailer . ` he always wanted to be around her . he kept finding ways to creep off to her trailer and they were always having to send a production assistant to go get him to come back and shoot scenes , ' the insider added . ri ` chard was n't shy around his co-stars when talking about fox . when fellow actors like tyson beckford and darrin henson asked about their age difference , ri ` chard was clear : ` age is nothing but a number , ' he told them . since the film has wrapped production , the couple has continued to date . the pair regularly have dinner together in los angeles and have quiet nights watching movies . in early 2003 , fox , then 37 , started dating 24-year-old washington redskins player darnerien mccants but the romance fizzled out after six months .<doc-sep>later in 2003 , she dated rapper 50 cent . she was 38 at the time and he was 27 . ` vivica originally resisted dating someone as young as him . but he was so persistent that she gave in . she figured , if men his age are still interested in her , why should n't she date them , ' said the insider . fox , who ended her four-year marriage to aspiring musician christopher ` sixx-nine ' harvest in 2002 , has previously dated younger men . in early 2003 , fox , then 37 , started dating 24-year-old washington redskins player darnerien mccants . that romance fizzled out after six months . later that year , she dated rapper 50 cent . she was 38 at the time and he was 27 . their relationship had a tumultuous ending . in 2008 , a 44-year-old fox began dating 26-year-old atlanta promoter named omar ` slimm ' white . after three years of dating , the couple called off their 10-month engagement in 2011 . vivica will join ian ziering , brandi glanville , geraldo rivera , kate gosselin and kenya moore on the new season of celebrity apprentice .<doc-sep>vivica a. fox has defended bill cosby in light of his mounting rape allegations , saying : ` the man i met was nothing like the man they are describing . ' the actress joined a growing number of cosby show alumni who have come to the embattled comedian 's defense as she appeared on the meredith vieira show , which will air on thursday . fox , 50 , recalled how she worked with the actor - who has been accused of drugging and sexually assaulting more than two dozen women - on ` cosby ' for an episode in 1999 . ' i worked on the cosby show and was honored to do the show , and ... the man i met was nothing like the man they are describing , ' she said . scroll down for videos . defense : actress vivica a. fox told meredith vieira that she stands by bill cosby , whom she called ` kind ' support : she said when she worked with cosby in the 90s , she witnessed nothing inappropriate . ` he was nice , kind . there was no sexual overtones or anything so i defend him and i stand by him as well , too . ' vieira asked her about cosby after her fellow celebrity apprentice teammate , keshia knight pulliam , who played rudy on the cosby show , was quizzed about the scandal this week .<doc-sep>bill cosby cost his tv daughter her chance at winning celebrity apprentice , but not because of the current rape scandal . actress keshia knight pulliam , best known for playing the comedian 's daughter rudy on the cosby show , was fired by donald trump for not hitting her tv dad up for a bake sale donation . in the last few months , more than two dozen women have come forward to accuse cosby of rape - but sunday night 's episode was shot more than a year before . nevertheless , the conversation surrounding cosby in the boardroom caused a few minutes of awkward television - as trump called cosby a ` tremendous guy ' and a ` gentleman ' . scroll down for video . you 're fired : donald trump -lrb- right -rrb- fired former cosby show actress keshia knight pulliam -lrb- left -rrb- in sunday night 's episode of the celebrity apprentice , for not calling her tv dad for a donation . the episode was shot a year ago , before scores of women came forward to accuse bill cosby of rape and sexual assault . tv dad : pulliam is best known for playing rudy huxtable on cosby 's long-running sitcom the cosby show . a young pulliam pictured sitting on cosby lap , bottom left . pulliam was named her team 's project manager for the episode , and was put on the chopping block when they came up short in fundraising . in the boardroom , pulliam 's teammates -lrb- including kate gosselin , shawn johnson and vivica a fox -rrb- turned on her and blamed her for not calling up cosby in front of judge trump , his daughter ivanka and guest judge piers morgan -lrb- daily mail online 's editor-at-large and the 2008 celebrity apprentice champion -rrb- . ` did you call bill ? ' trump asked a tearful pulliam in the tense meeting . ' i did not . i have not talked to bill cosby on the phone in i do n't know how long , ' pulliam explained . ` so for me to pick up the phone , having not talked to you for five years , except for when we run into each other for a cosby event - i feel that 's not my place to do . ' trump disagrees , saying a big donation to the sale would have been nothing for a ` tremendous guy ' like cosby with a ` tremendous amount of money ' - enough to win the task with one phone call . he told keshia : ` you are an amazing person , but you were the project manager . you did n't make one call that i really believe that if you 'd called that gentleman he would have helped you , even if you had n't spoken to him in years . ` you were an amazing team with one of the most successful shows ever , so i think it would have been a good call to make for charity . you have to take responsibility . ' blame game : pulliam 's -lrb- left -rrb- teammates -lrb- including kate gosselin , second left ; vivica a fox , second right ; and shawn johnson , right -rrb- threw her under the bus in the boardroom for not trying to solicit money from cosby in the fundraiser , in which they came up short . who to fire ? guest judge piers morgan -lrb- daily mail online 's editor-at-large and a former champion of the reality show , left -rrb- and trump 's daughter ivanka -lrb- right -rrb- also weighed in on the decision of who to fire .<doc-sep>-lrb- ew.com -rrb- -- fox has nabbed nbc 's spinning chairs ! after `` the voice '' swiped some of `` american idol 's '' ratings thunder this season , fox is now returning the favor , launching a new show called ... `` the choice . '' in an announcement that seems like a brilliant april fools ' joke -lrb- but , we 're assured , is not -rrb- , fox 's new summer series will feature -- like `` the voice '' -- contestants in blind auditions for a quartet of celebrity judges who are seated in spinning chairs . the big difference : instead of a music competition , this is a dating show . so , yes , famous faces will audition their potential love interests , making a contestant 's hidden physical appearance potentially quite relevant to the celebrity in the power seat . fox is not ready to announce the participating celebrities , but we can reveal the show 's host will be cat deeley , pulling double duty while hosting `` so you think you can dance '' this summer . `` the choice '' is from longtime fox alternative series president mike darnell and producers a. smith & co , who presumably did n't get this idea while watching `` survivor . '' `` i think there 's a big hole in the dating show world , '' says darnell , who is also launching the u.k. dating show import `` take me out '' this summer . `` there has n't been a new hit since ` the bachelor , ' and there has n't been an in-studio one that 's worked since ` the dating game ' 30 years ago . i was thinking about how to do a blind-date show without using a wall or blindfolds , and the spinning chairs seemed like a great way to do it . '' ` best friends forever ' : a salute . of course , `` the choice '' has more in common with `` the voice '' than just chairs -- like that title , for instance ? '' ` the choice ' seems like an obvious title because you have to make a choice , '' darnell says , then playfully adds : `` i 'm just now realizing it rhymes ! '' fox plans to air six one-hour episodes this summer , debuting the show on thursday , june 7 at 9 p.m. five of the episodes will have male celebrities with female contestants ; one will have female celebrities and male contestants . all the singles will be physically attractive -lrb- i know , you expected fox to stock the pond with some wicked surprises , right ? -rrb- . ` celeb apprentice ' peek : aubrey topless . in the first round , celebrities will listen to `` sexy singles '' describe themselves . if the celebrity bachelor likes what he hears , instead of a big red button the star will pull his `` love handle , '' spinning his chair around to bring him face-to-face with his potential mate . if more than one celebrity pulls their handle , they battle for her affection until the contestant decides who they prefer to date . once each bachelor has his three prospective dates , the teams enter the `` speed choice '' round , where each woman has seconds to convince the man to select her for the final round . then deeley will pose a challenge question to the final two contestants . the winners get to go on one date with their celebrity . `` many people say its what 's inside that counts , '' darnell says , `` now we 'll see . '' see full article at ew.com . click here to try 2 risk free issues of entertainment weekly . © 2011 entertainment weekly and time inc. . all rights reserved .<doc-sep>what his hair looked like . ` it looks like cotton candy made of p *** . that revelation came to me , and i had to type it here . but my hair is worse . ' and trump was n't the only target of jillette 's writings . he also had something to say about celebrity apprentice co-star clay aiken . he wrote : ` one day while shooting , i 'd had a heart-to-heart talk with clay aiken . i would have preferred waterboarding . i do n't like heart-to-heart talks with anyone , but clay aiken ? strap me to the board , and put the wet towels over my face . drowning sounds nice . ' as for celebrity apprentice , jillette says the show has no rules - it 's just trump ` doing what he wants . ' ` we 've chosen to make this whackjob , with the cotton candy p *** hair and the birther s *** , into someone we want to please . ' trump , who is normally very active on twitter , has not yet made any mention of jillette 's book or a reaction to his claims . watch video here .

<t> serial cougar vivica a. fox is quietly dating her chocolate city co-star robert ri ` chard , 31 . </t> <t> ri ` chard plays a college student recruited to be a stripper in the film and fox plays his mother . </t> <t> fox will compete in the new season of celebrity apprentice . </t>

celebrity apprentice 's vivica a. fox is dating chocolate city co-star robert ri ` chard<T>

police officers in west virginia brutally arrested a 39-year-old father of two who they say appeared intoxicated and was handling his kids roughly while walking them to the park . but his outraged family denies that 39-year-old jeffrey bane was under the influence on sept. 6 , when he was left choking in his own blood and pleading for help while he was pinned to the ground by four granville pd cops during the sept. 6 arrest in morgantown . the whole arrest takes some 10 minutes and was recorded in a shocking video uploaded to youtube . the family says bane suffers from huntington 's disease , a genetic and terminal illness that causes sufferers to increasingly lose their motor functions , at times appearing to be under the influence . scroll down for video -- warning : graphic content . cops were caught on tape violently arresting 39-year-old jeffrey bane , whose family says he has the terminal illness huntington 's disease . the officers hold bane down for 10 minutes while he appears to choke on his own blood , pleading for help . after the brutal arrest , bane was charged with disorderly conduct , obstructing an officer and battery of a cop . ` assuming . because of his appearance he was high on narcotics with out reason they . began to subdue him , macing and beating him in the head as he fell to .<doc-sep>his face were he was -- then held with a great amount of force by two . officers double his size as a third one landed on his torso , ' nephew . josh bane told the free thought project . granville . pd says officers responded to a report of child abuse when they . approached bane , who appeared intoxicated and was handling his kids . roughly , according to the morgantown dominion post . ` the children appeared to be overheated , and when asked about provisions . that he had with him for the children , bane struck the stroller . violently with his hand , pushing it forward abruptly while his infant . son was still seated inside , ' police claim in a report , according to the post .<doc-sep>the . officers also said bane kicked and tried to spit on the officers . he . was charged with disorderly conduct , obstructing an officer and battery . of a police officer , the post reported . bane 's family says he is a father of two who suffers from huntington 's disease , a terminal illness that causes him to lose some of his motor functions and appear to be intoxicated . this photo posted on a facebook page seeking justice for bane shows some of the injuries he suffered in the violent arrest . his family , however , offers a different picture . ` as my uncle and his two children headed towards the store before heading to the park together they crossed an intersection to the other side when the stroller became hung up on the curb , ' josh bane told the free thought project . ` as the light changed , to keep his children out of harms way , he hurriedly put his 2-year-old on the curb , told her to stay put and pulled the stroller up on the curb . ' josh bane says his cousins were left ` unattended ' during the 10-minute arrest while his uncle ` pleads and cries out in pain for the lack of breath and agony being applied to him . ' ` so as he lay there uncontrollably moving due to his terminal condition , he is forcefully detained to the point of screaming for help , ' josh bane said . ` he is spitting blood and drowning in it and the officer holding his head only applies more pressure and instructs him to `` quit spitting . '' '<doc-sep>bane 's face is covered in bruises and his knee was left bloody and scraped during the arrest . bane 's foot was also banged up during the vicious arrest . the outraged family has set up a facebook page seeking justice for bane , hoping to get the charges against him dropped . the video was posted to youtube by a witness to the arrest who identified herself as sara bostonia . she calls out ` stop it ! ' -- and is confronted by one of the cops arresting bane . ` how are you involved with this guy ? ' he asks . ' i just was driving by , ' bostonia replies . ` this is insane . ' ` he is choking on his own blood , ' she adds . ' i can hear it from my car . ' ` this is wrong , ' she tells the officer defiantly . ` if you want to continue filming , that 's ok , ' the cop replies . ` if you continue to be loud and boisterous , i will arrest you for obstructing , ok ? ` just leave me alone , ' she says . bane 's nephew josh offered this version of the incident via social media .<doc-sep>johnny cash 's 44-year-old son was arrested in newfoundland , canada on monday after stripping nude in an airport terminal while waiting to catch a flight home . john carter cash , the only son of the country music legend and his second wife june carter , was returning home to tennessee from a hunting trip when the incident happened monday afternoon . police were called to deer lake airport around 2:10 pm for reports of a man taking his clothes off in the terminal . scroll down for video . country music prince : john carter cash -lrb- left -rrb- , son of country-music legend johnny cash -lrb- right -rrb- , was arrested monday at an airport in canada after stripping off his clothes in the terminal . by the time local authorities arrived at the scene , security had convinced cash to put his clothes back on and ascertained that he was inebriated . cash was held in police custody until he was sober , missing his flight . he was rebooked on another flight and scheduled to return home tuesday morning . police arrested cash for disturbing the peace and public intoxication , but reportedly will not press formal charges since cash was cooperative and has no previous criminal record . security said few people actually witnessed the event . family history : police in newfoundland held cash until he was sober , and decided not to charge him since he had no prior record . pictured above in 1971 at london 's heathrow airport with his father -lrb- right -rrb- and mother june carter -lrb- left -rrb- .<doc-sep>father-of-two doyin richards has opened up about why he believes a picture of him taking care of his daughters became an overnight internet sensation . when the los angeles , california resident shared a photo of himself cradling his baby three-month-old girl reeko in an ergo while brushing the hair of his other daughter emmyko , three , he was shocked to discover that it sparked nasty comments about his race . ' i took the ultimate selfie , ' he said of the internet 's impassioned reaction in a today show appearance . ` there 's race , there 's fatherhood ... there 's all types of things that go into it . ' scroll down for video . big reactions : father-of-two doyin richards has opened up about why he believes a picture of him taking care of his daughters became an overnight internet sensation . ' i took the ultimate selfie , ' he said . talking point : ` there 's race , there 's fatherhood ... there 's all types of things that go into it , ' he said of the innocent photo , which sparked some nasty comments . explaining how the multi-tasking situation came about , he told the hosts that he was on paternity leave when his wife , who was getting ready for work , did n't have time to do their daughter 's hair . ' i said , listen , i 've got this . so i put the little one in the ergo and then i had -lrb- my older daughter -rrb- come over and i was combing her hair . ' he recounted . ` and i thought there 's no way my wife is going to believe me ... so i took the ultimate selfie . ' little did he know the passionate response he would inspire by posting the photo on his facebook and twitter pages . within hours , the photo had thousands of views , ` likes ' , shares and comments - some of them from awe-struck fellow parents , and others overwhelmingly negative . some commenters took issue with the color of his skin , making cruel assumptions about his lifestyle . ' i would bet anything that you 're a deadbeat , ' one nasty commenter wrote on his blog daddy doin ' work , . while another said : ` cute picture . now why do n't you hand the children . back to their mom so you can go back to selling drugs or your bootleg . rap cds ? ' video : doyin richards tlaks to katie couric about his viral photo . internet controversy : when doyin richards shared this photo of himself cradling his baby girl in an ergo while brushing his other daughter 's hair , the post went viral , receiving both positive and negative feedback . but many reacted in the same way as today hosts al roker and carson daly : complete and utter admiration . indeed , mr roker greeted the doting dad as ` my hero ' when he came on , and mr daly said jokingly : ` thanks for setting the bar so high . now when we ca n't do something , our wives will just say , `` well , doyin does it ! '' ' when he originally posted the photo , some commented on the fact that his . children , who are three months old and three years old in the photo , . do n't share his exact same skin color . ` he probably rented those kids . they . do n't even look like him , ' one commenter said about his daughters , whose . mother mariko is half-white and half-japanese . ignorance : some critics made offensive remarks about his race , and others commented on the fact that his children , who are half black , a quarter japanese and a quarter white , do n't share his exact same skin color . cruel assumptions : ` he probably rented those kids . they do n't even look like him , ' one commenter said about his daughters , whose mother mariko -lrb- pictured -rrb- is half-white and half-japanese . surprisingly , mr richards notes that . many of the people posting racist comments were actually black men like . himself , who had negative things to say about his mixed-race wife and . daughters . to these people , mr richards hit back in a response called ' i have a dream ' on his . blog . ` you 're a damn embarrassment to dr king and his legacy . ' the . father-of-two added : ` if the first thing you want to do is to criticize . the skin color of my kids for not being as dark as mine , you have some . serious issues . ' despite the negative reactions , mr . richards told katie couric that he hopes his picture can generate a . conversation about parenthood and a father 's role in their child 's life . hitting back : ` grow up and stop being so f ****** ignorant , ' he wrote to his critics , many of whom are black men like himself . ` you 're a damn embarrassment to dr king and his legacy ' taking a stand : the devoted father-of-two added : ` if the first thing you want to do is to criticize the skin color of my kids for not being as dark as mine , you have some serious issues ' ` we really need to change the narrative on what fatherhood is all about , get more changing tables in men 's bathrooms , do all these things to help celebrate the great dads of the world , ' he said on her talk show , katie . ` enough of the negativity . we need to get the great . dads of the world , and let them know that there 's more out there . i 'm . just one of many . ' his powerful ' i have a dream post ' garnered more than 230 comments on his blog , with many of his followers showing their support for him . ` what enrages me about this situation is that it only became a negative situation because you 're a non-white dad raising mixed raise kids , ' wrote one mother-of-seven from mississippi . good parent : ` we really need to change the narrative on what fatherhood is all about , get more changing tables in men 's bathrooms , do all these things to help celebrate the great dads of the world , ' he said . backlash : one of his supporters commented : ' i ca n't believe anyone would look at a picture like this and find a way to take issue with something . spending time actually raising your kids is a gift ' ` the photo you posted melted my heart . it drew negative attention because you 're not supposed to be a positive influence in their lives , ' she wrote . ` you 're supposed to be a dead beat ... because that 's what the societal mold would dictate , and they do n't know how to process the fact that you do n't fit into it . ' one fellow doting dad said that he could relate to his dedication to parenting . ` many fathers relinquish parenting duties to the mother , and take a back seat , ' he wrote . ` this was never what i had in mind for my own child . ' another commented : ' i ca n't believe anyone would look at a picture like this and find a way to take issue with something . spending time actually raising your kids is a gift for both you and them . '<doc-sep>08:59 est , 8 may 2013 . an man from oklahoma decided to have a little fun as he was being booked by cops on friday night . an allegedly intoxicated cabrone brewer beamed a big goofy smile as police snapped this picture of him in tulsa , oklahoma . brewer , 32 , had just come from a wedding and was arrested after his volkswagen beetle got stuck on train tracks . say cheese : ` this is going to end up in that mugshot paper , is n't it ? ' asked carbone brewer to cops who were taking his booking photo on friday night .<doc-sep>` he just gave me a look and a nod of appreciation that i had made the offer . that was all . jonathan agnew with second wife emma . he offered to accompany her ex - husband to the dignitas clinic in switzerland . ` i did it because i wanted to give him the choice and because i hope that one day , if i am ever in that situation , somebody will make the same offer to me . ` no pressure , just knowing the possibility is there if i wanted it . ' mr agnew had enjoyed a good relationship with leicester solicitor mr dodds , who lost his two-year battle with motor neurone disease in december 2005 . the commentator 's second wife emma had two children with mr dodds -- charlotte , 23 , and 19-year-old thomas . but the youngsters were able to remain close to their father thanks to efforts by the agnews to include mr dodds in regular sunday lunches and even family holidays . mr agnew said his wife , a bbc journalist he married in 1996 , may not have known about his conversation about assisted suicide with her former husband , but he believed she would have ` felt the same way ' about it . the former england and leicestershire cricketer added : ` i have no idea how i would respond . ` like anyone , while i am fit and healthy i will fight to my last breath for life . but if i was suffering with a terminal illness , who knows how i would feel or what i would want ? ` it 's something that is unimaginable until it happens to you and that is why i believe it has to be for that individual to decide what he or she wants to do . ` if someone you love and care about , . and who is clearly ill and suffering as brian was , and he knew it was . only going to get worse , i felt it was the right thing that he at least .

<t> jeffrey banes , 39 , was arrested in west virginia by four cops who left him choking on his own blood while subduing him . </t> <t> his family says banes ' illness , huntington 's disease , can make it seem as if he 's intoxicated because it affects his motor functions . </t> <t> the violent arrest was captured on camera . </t>

family 's outrage at cops who violently arrested a father of two for ` appearing intoxicated while taking care of his kids ' ... but actually has a terminal illness that makes him look that way<T>

an esa experiment carried out by astronauts on the iss has found the cosmos is less hostile to space travellers than expected . it had been thought that cosmic radiation may severely limit the time an astronaut can spend in space without seriously risking their life . using a ` phantom ' human covered in thousands of detectors , the research showed that levels of radiation had been significantly overestimated - and deep space travel could be fairly safe . an experiment run by esa on the iss using a ` dummy ' human -lrb- shown -rrb- has found radiation levels for astronauts in space are less than thought . the findings suggest deep space travel for humans could be safe . here the dummy is shown being put in a casing to simulate the spacesuit of an astronaut . the experiment involved placing a mannequin in direct exposure to cosmic radiation , twice inside the iss and once outside in space . known as matroshka , the legless torso consists of 33 slices of ` human matter ' each one inch -lrb- 2.5 cm -rrb- in thickness . this includes real human bones to simulated the shape and density of soft tissues and lungs in the human body . inside the slices was measuring equipment to measure the amount of incoming radiation . the overall conclusion was that dosimeters worn by crew on the iss , which measure radiation exposure , had overestimated that actual radiation does they received by 15 per cent . back in october a study claimed sending people to mars may be impossible due to an increased radiation risk from cosmic rays when the sun is less active during the solar minimum .<doc-sep>it 's thought that a predicted decrease in solar activity , which occurs every 11 years , will raise the levels of radiation astronauts are subjected to from cosmic rays on a deep space mission . this will increase the risk of suffering sickness , cancer and more on lengthy trips to the red planet lasting about a year to levels beyond what is considered safe . the research , published in the journal space weather and led by dr nathan schwadron of the university of new hampshire , found that a 30-year-old astronaut can spend about one year in space before cosmic rays raises the radiation-risk beyond safe exposure limits . however , this new research by esa could suggest the levels are safer than expected . amazingly , outside the iss in open space this overestimation exceeded 200 per cent . from the results of the matroshka experiment the scientists concluded that travel of astronauts to the moon or to mars may be somewhat safer in terms of their radiation hazard than expected . nevertheless , the doses the space travellers are likely to receive , even though being lower than thought earlier , would still remain dangerously high . but while mars might previously have been limited to a year or so , now the time taken to explore mars could potentially be extended . ` one may say that we found open space to be a bit less hostile to humans than expected , ' said dr paweł bilski , an associate professor at the institute of nuclear physics of the polish academy of sciences -lrb- ifj pan -rrb- in kraków , poland . ` the effective doses , related to the health risk of the astronauts and calculated from measurements with our detectors , were lower than those indicated by dosimeters worn by the astronauts . '<doc-sep>however , he added further information from beyond low earth orbit would be needed to verify the findings . ` we must remember that measurements within the matroshka experiment were performed at low earth orbit where the earth 's magnetosphere significantly reduces the number of charged particles from cosmic radiation , ' he said . ` in interplanetary space there is no such shielding . ' this is the interior structure of the phantom used in the experiment matroshka , which contains slices of human bones . the white tubes contain sets of thermoluminescent detectors . half of these detectors was manufactured by the institute of nuclear physics of the polish academy of sciences in kraków , poland . the matroshka phantom is seen here with astronauts siergiej krikaliew and john philips on board of the international space station . radiation levels were measured both inside the station and outside in open space using the human-like dummy . a long-standing puzzle in astrophysics is the source of ultra-high-energy particles from space that hit earth . called cosmic rays , they 're up to a billion times more energetic than particles at cern 's large hadron collider . they strike the atmosphere and cause an enormous shower of other particles , mostly muons , electrons and photons , over a wide area . though they were discovered decades ago , cosmic rays at these high energies are very rare , making it difficult to pinpoint where in the universe they originated . it 's thought that some come from supernovas , but it 's likely there are other sources of cosmic rays in the universe as well .<doc-sep>the main hazard to the astronaut 's health due to exposure to cosmic radiation is the increased probability of developing cancer in his or her body . this probability however is quite dependent on the type of radiation the astronaut is exposed to . most of the natural sources of ionising radiation on earth produce electromagnetic radiation of high energy - gamma rays . on the other hand , in cosmic rays , energetic protons or heavier ions dominate , which are much more effective in creating cancer cells . the mannequin on board of the international space station -lrb- iss -rrb- , with thermoluminescent and plastic detectors inside its ` body ' , was also dressed in a ` poncho ' with additional detectors , simulating the personal dosimeters worn by astronauts . thus , doses recorded by individual dosimeters of the iss crew could be compared with those actually absorbed inside their bodies . over the years 2004 to 2009 the matroshka mannequin underwent three exposures to cosmic radiation , each lasting a year of more . two of these exposures occurred inside the russian modules of the space station and for one exposure the phantom , in a container imitating the shielding properties of a spacesuit , was placed in open space outside the iss . such measurements have never been done before . the detectors were then returned to earth to be analysed to make the findings , which could make the possibility of a manned mission to mars more likely .<doc-sep>a dangerous mission . in spite of the risks of space travel , the mars one founder said he is convinced of the viability of the project . however , some space travel experts have said the risks are far too high to carry out these manned missions to mars , a distance that humans have never traveled . radiation is a big concern . nasa does not allow their astronauts to expose themselves to radiation levels that could increase their risk of developing cancer by more than 3 % . to maintain the radiation exposure standards that nasa requires , the maximum time an astronaut can spend in space `` is anywhere from about 300 days to about 360 days for the solar minimum activity . for solar maximum , in ranges anywhere from about 275 days to 500 days , '' said eddie semones , nasa spaceflight radiation officer . a round-trip journey to mars could expose astronauts to the maximum amount of radiation allowed in a career under current nasa standards , according to a recent study by scientists at the space agency . mars one is planning a one-way journey , which does n't negate the problem , and being on mars could expose astronauts to even more radiation , depending on how long they stay and what the shielding conditions are like . radiation damages cells ' dna , which can lead to cell death or permanent changes that may result in cancer . however , `` there 's no convincing human evidence for excess abnormalities in offspring of radiation-exposed adults , '' semones said . while orbiting the earth , astronauts get exposed to greater concentrations of cosmic background radiation than here on earth in addition to charged particles trapped in the upper atmosphere and from the sun , said robert j. reynolds , epidemiologist at the university of texas health science center . as a spacecraft moves into deep space , the people on board would be exposed to even more cosmic radiation and solar particles , which is `` fairly dangerous , '' reynolds said . interestingly , according to reynolds , astronauts ' risk of dying of cancer is lower than that of the general public because they tend to be in shape , eat well , do n't smoke and receive careful monitoring from doctors . of course , none of them have been to mars . semones emphasized that nasa does not study the health effects of mars colonization and that it 's focusing on shorter recognition missions of the surface of mars . `` we 're not looking at colonization of mars or anything . we 're not focusing our research on those kinds of questions . ''<doc-sep>as we take our virgin steps into space , there is one thing that could always put a cap on our ambitions . despite our desire to explore the stars , we are limited by travelling at less than light speed - and even if we managed to match that pace , we would still be listing our voyages from star to star in years , centuries or millenia . but , in what could be a huge breakthrough , theorists from nasa say there is ` hope ' that we can achieve faster-than-light travel , after physicists found a theoretical possibility for warp speed travel . space time mapped out : teams at nasa are exploring ways to warp the universe to enable faster than light travel . pictured is a model of how a ship , enclosed in a space-time ` doughnut ' , could reach the stars . while nothing can break the speed of light , scientists have long considered the fantasy of warp speed travel , where spaceships could bend space and time on itself to move through loopholes in space .<doc-sep>` part of our proposal into nasa would be flying a space adventures spaceflight participant up to the iss , ' mulholland said , referring to a virginia-based space tourism company that brokers travel aboard russian soyuz capsules . now that boeing has won a share of nasa 's space taxi contract , ` we hope ... to start working with the iss program to make it happen , ' he said . ` we think it would be important to help spur this industry . ' space adventures is scheduled in january to begin training british singer sarah brightman for a 10-day visit to the station , a trip costing $ 52 million , according to tom shelley , president of space adventures . brightman is slated to become the eighth paying passenger to travel to the station , a $ 100 billion research complex that flies about 260 miles -lrb- 418 km -rrb- above earth . boeing 's first test launch of the taxi is not expected until 2017 . but boeing faces competition from rival space exploration technologies , or spacex , which also won a nasa contract and says it can develop the taxi for nearly 40 percent less than boeing .<doc-sep>by . jonathan o'callaghan . how many people would humanity need to send on an interstellar voyager to ensure the survival of a colony beyond the solar system ? according to one expert the answer is a staggering 20,000 to 40,000 people . a study suggests that , in order to ensure significant genetic diversity , such large numbers will be needed if any space colony is to survive a trip lasting 150 years . dr smith from portland state university says a future interstellar mission would only work if a large human colony was taken along for the trip on a large starship -lrb- illustration of a ` stanford torus ' , a proposed design for a space habitat made in the 1970s , pictured -rrb- . the ideal number would be a population of 40,000 . dr cameron smith is an anthropologist and prehistorian at portland state university in oregon , and is also involved with icarus interstellar , an organisation dedicated to advancing interstellar starship research and development . at icarus he is working on project hyperion , a study of the various factors at play for a future deep space mission - including the number of humans to take . the 100-year starship project is a joint endeavour run by darpa , nasa , icarus interstellar and the foundation for enterprise development . announced in january 2012 , the project has an overall goal of achieving manned interstellar travel by 2112 . to do so it is evaluating a number of different techonolgies , including ` warping ' space time to travel great distances in short time frames at faster-than-light speeds . the project is also considering building ` generation ships ' that move slowly but have a self-sustainable long-term population . to date nasa has contributed $ 100,000 -lrb- # 60,000 -rrb- to the project and darpa $ 1 million -lrb- # 600,000 -rrb- . and in a paper published acta astronautica he describes how taking less than 20,000 people on an interstellar voyage would be ` risky ' over multiple generations .

<t> experiment run by esa on the iss has found radiation levels for humans in space are less than thought . </t> <t> the findings suggest deep space travel for humans could be safe . </t> <t> previously missions to mars were thought to be very dangerous due to high exposures to cosmic radiation . </t> <t> but new results say levels may have been overestimated by 200 per cent . </t> <t> experiment involved using a ` dummy ' human on the iss . </t> <t> this had slices of human bone to simulate lungs , organs and tissues . </t>

is deep space travel less dangerous than we thought ?<T>

the brother of shrien dewani launched an extraordinary attack on south african citizens , describing them as ` not normal ' and warning : ` these are black people ' . preyen dewani made the inflammatory comments in a crisis meeting with the parents of murdered bride anni in which the brothers battled to convince them that dewani had no part in her death . a translated record of the meeting - published today by mailonline - was secretly taped by anni dewani 's cousin on november 22 , 2010 , just days after the swedish engineer was buried . the meeting , which was conducted in gujarati and lasted well over two hours , reveals preyen 's fear that the south african authorities will attempt to frame his brother for murder in order to protect the country 's tourist industry . scroll down for full transcript of the meeting . ` these are black people ' : shrien dewani 's brother preyen -lrb- left -rrb- launched an inflammatory attack on the south african justice system in a secretly taped recording with the family of honeymoon murder victim anni dewani -lrb- seen , right , with her husband on their wedding day -rrb- over fears the businessman would be framed . calling on the families to unite to defend his brother against unscrupulous forces , he warns : ` we are not dealing with anything normal here . we are dealing with south africa . ` this is not sweden or the uk where you have a robust police and court system . these are black people . he was responding to the grieving family 's deep mistrust of the british businessman , who is currently on trial accused of her murder . the transcript was accepted as an accurate record of the conversation by both the prosecution and the defence when it was submitted to the court , but it was not submitted as evidence during the trial . the 50-page record also lays bare a number of striking discrepancies between the story the 34-year-old gave to his in-laws in november 2010 and the account he offered to a south african court eight weeks ago as he went on trial for mrs dewani 's honeymoon murder . despite glaring variations in his version of events leading up to , and after , his wife 's fatal shooting two weeks after their wedding , dewani is next week widely expected to be cleared of having any hand in it . it comes as the anni 's brother , anish hindocha , today made an emotional appeal for dewani to be forced to explain how she died . the meeting exposes the deep mistrust that anni dewani 's parents , vinod and nilam hindocha -lrb- above -rrb- , held towards the british businessman just days after the swedish engineer was buried . mr hindocha said dewani , accused of plotting his sister 's kidnap and murder , should not be allowed to leave south africa without revealing in his own words how she met her death . he said : ` it would be a terrible development to what has been a four-year wait , if we and the people of south africa are not afforded the full story . ' judge jeanette traverso will rule on an application by the businessman 's legal team to acquit him on five charges , following a threadbare prosecution case against him , which was undermined by a number of legal rulings to exclude testimony . sneha mashru , 28-year-old anni 's first cousin and confidante , hid a tape recorder in her jacket during the lengthy talks which were organised and chaired by dewani 's brother , preyan , at his family 's central london flat , in an effort to smooth growing tensions .<doc-sep>mrs mashru told dewani 's trial at the western cape high court that his heartless behaviour and unconvincing story in the wake of her cousin 's murder had aroused her family 's suspicions . mrs dewani , an engineer , was shot dead when the taxi carrying her and dewani through a township on the edge of cape town was ambushed by gunmen . the driver , zola tongo , and dewani were freed unharmed , while the dead body of the bride was found in the abandoned vehicle the following morning . tongo confessed to organising the murder , but claimed it was masterminded by dewani . covert : anni dewani 's cousin , sneha mashru , hid a tape recorder in her jacket during the meeting . prosecutors believe the new groom 's secret gay life motivated him to want his wife dead . in the transcript of the meeting , the hindocha family 's misgivings about the state of the newlyweds ' relationship are obvious , prompting preyen -- an oxford law graduate -- to invite his brother to allay their suspicions . ' . . let 's ask shrien a direct question . was there any involvement ? ' preyen asks his brother . dewani replies : ` no i had nothing to do with it whatsoever . even if we had argued , how would i benefit by killing her ? ' as his father-in-law , vinod hindocha , continues to quiz him about the hours and minutes before his daughter 's death , with mrs mashru 's face apparently betraying her doubts , preyen challenges them to find any motive for his brother to want to kill his new wife . ` why would you do such a big wedding , with everything that happened , why would , why would you , there is no life policy . you tell me -- what is the benefit for shrien there ? ' preyen demands . this prompts dewani to add : ` why would i spend # 10,000 for first class tickets to the best hotel in the whole of south africa ? ' as dewani is encouraged to re-tell his dramatic account of the honeymooners ' late-night ambush by gunmen on a corner in gugulethu which saw him and tongo freed unscathed , but anni driven off into the dark , the in-laws interrupt with questions . mrs dewani 's mother , nilam hindocha , who does not apparently speak until 45 minutes into the crunch talks , appears puzzled by her son-in-law 's claim that he had been pushed , head first , out of a rear window of the moving car and ` rolled out like a roly poly onto the road . ' ` did you not get hurt then ? ' the 62-year-old grieving mother demands to know . confirming that he was indeed left bruised after landing on his head and shoulder , dewani plays down his injuries . ' i did not hurt myself that much . it was all on sand , ' he says , adding that his suit and a white shirt that she had bought for him ` was all -- you know -- dirty ' . clearly still unconvinced that two assassins -- one of them at the wheel of a moving car in a pair of yellow washing-up gloves and the other brandishing a gun -- had somehow managed to wrestle her athletic son-in-law out of a car window , against his will , mrs hindocha seeks further confirmation that this is what really happened .<doc-sep>she also wants to know what her daughter was doing while he was being ejected , eventually demanding : ` how you could just leave her with two black men ? ' to which , dewani replies : ' i did not have a choice . ' in the meeting , which was designed to give anni 's father the full story from dewani , the accused made no mention at all about a helicopter trip he claims he was planning . during his trial it has been claimed that he had r10 ,000 in anni 's handbag to pay for a surprise helicopter trip for his bride and was to ask taxi driver zola tongo to arrange it for him . the helicopter ride was not mentioned to police , his public relations guru , the jailed sex pest max clifford , or a journalist who interviewed him on tape . the claim emerged a few years after the murder . preyen also informs the meeting that he has secured the services of the now-disgraced pr guru max clifford to limit the damage to the reputation of dewani and the successful family business the two brothers still run with their father , prakash . there had been newspaper reports alleging their lucrative string of care homes was in financial straits and the family could gain from an insurance policy on anni 's life . ` we are not in any financial difficulty whatsoever . . . if you want 5 million in cash , i can write you a cheque now . ` there is no problem with our company - the way we set and structure our company is very clever - because it is there to make sure we ... , ' preyen reassures mr hindocha , 65 , whose mobile phone interrupts his flow . the meeting also reveals bitter disagreements over arrangements for the funeral during which the hindocha family obviously felt sidelined . ami denborg , the dead engineer 's sister , was denied time alone with her sister 's body , mr hindocha suggests . at one point , the grieving father-in-law tells dewani , ` the look you gave me at the funeral was really scary . ' he later asks , directing his question apparently at no-one in particular , ` why her ? i should rather have died . ' dewani denies murder and kidnapping . see below for full version of the transcript . alternatively click here if you ca n't see the document .<doc-sep>on a visit to see her cousin , sneha , in luton in 2009 , she was introduced to shrien by mutual friends . the pair continued to see each other , spending alternate weekends in bristol and stockholm . shrien proposed to anni at the paris ritz with a # 25,000 diamond ring after flying his girlfriend out from london by private jet in 2010 . behind the scenes , however , the relationship was in turmoil . dewani and anni rowed repeatedly and , it is claimed , broke up several times during their 18-month courtship because of his ` controlling ' behaviour and lack of sexual interest in her . leopold leisser pictured shopping in cape town after giving evidence in the shrien dewani trial in october . her cousin sneha mashru , who was close to anni , said : ` anni felt embarrassed and hurt , and we both felt it was weird . anni and i speculated that maybe he was a virgin or perhaps just being proper . ' mrs mashru added that dewani was always ` very critical ' of anni 's appearance . anni even broke off their engagement at one point . but mr hindocha says dewani 's father phoned him and pleaded that anni could ` not do this ' as it would bring the dewani family 's reputation ` down to earth ' if he had a second failed engagement . so mr dewani instructed his eldest son preyen to get shrien to be more affectionate , and anni finally agreed to marry him , despite significant ` misgivings ' . throughout their relationship , he had begun secretly meeting mr leisser . anni and dewani 's rows continued . even as they planned the wedding in india , they argued over the colour of decorations , the theme for functions and the style of clothing .<doc-sep>dramatically cleared of killing his new wife on their honeymoon four years ago , shrien dewani will today fly home to britain on a private aircraft chartered by his wealthy family . but the one thing he has craved all his life -- respectability -- will prove elusive now . for his secret gay double life , particularly his penchant for violent sex with rubber-clad male prostitutes , will now face renewed scrutiny as his dead bride 's family plot legal action over his sordid private life . scroll down for video . acquitted : shrien dewani -lrb- left -rrb- will now face renewed scrutiny as his dead bride 's family plot legal action over his sordid private life , including his sex with rubber-clad male prostitute leopold leisser -lrb- right -rrb- . vinod hindocha , the father of dewani 's murdered bride anni , has retained a london legal firm to sue his son-in-law for keeping secret the fact that he was gay , saying it meant the couple 's wedding was ` false ' . ` which father in the world , including me , would allow their daughter to marry a person who sleeps with men ? ' he said . ` the whole wedding was a drama and was false . ` i am going to sue him for that -- not just for the money , but for the loss of my daughter . ' the family believe they have grounds for suing dewani for leading anni into marriage without revealing his sexuality , and for compensation for the money the hindocha family spent on the three-day , # 200,000 wedding . they are furious , as are prosecution lawyers , that the issue of dewani 's sexuality was dismissed as irrelevant by the judge at the start of the trial on the grounds that this was not in dispute , leaving the prosecution without a motive to prove murder . legal action : vinod hindocha , the father of dewani 's murdered bride anni , has retained a london legal firm to sue his son-in-law for keeping secret the fact that he was gay . anger : anni 's family believe they have grounds for suing dewani for leading anni into marriage without revealing his sexuality . pictured are her sister ami , brother anish and father vinod . yet , until the case began , dewani had always vehemently denied rumours that he was a promiscuous homosexual , and had spared no expense to keep the truth out of the public domain . having hired max clifford , the disgraced publicist , on a retainer of # 30,000 a month within days of being named as a suspect for the murder in 2010 , dewani ordered clifford to suppress details of his homosexual double life . after the mail contacted clifford over allegations that dewani had hired rent boys , the publicist -- now serving eight years in prison for sexual assaults -- insisted there was ` no truth at all ' in the claims . clifford said : ` shrien dewani has never had a sexual relationship with a man in his life -- not ever . ' clifford added that he had been ` inundated ' with calls from young women saying they had slept with dewani . he also threatened legal action against the sun newspaper for printing claims of an affair by a gay prostitute called ` the german master ' . it was only on the first day of the trial when , as a series of witnesses prepared to testify he was gay , that dewani admitted he was ` bisexual ' in a three-sentence statement read to the western cape high court . plans : even as dewani and anni they planned their wedding in india , they argued over the colour of decorations , the theme for functions and the style of clothing . his sexuality had been a key aspect of the prosecution case . but judge jeanette traverso , ruled -- bizarrely -- that this evidence was irrelevant because of dewani 's admission . crucially , this meant prosecution lawyers could not allege dewani had plotted to have his wife killed because he was secretly gay . certainly , lurid tales of gay sex , bondage clubs and trysts in hotel rooms with rent boys were not something that the accused ever wanted to emerge . for appearance and status have always meant a lot to shrien dewani . he grew up in a strict , respectable home , the son of a magistrate who ran a nationwide network of care homes , and had a property empire worth millions in bristol . indeed , the family were considered so important in their home of westbury-on-trym that other worshippers would wait until they arrived before starting prayers at the hindu temple where they were grandees . hired : dewani ordered disgraced publicist max clifford to suppress details of his homosexual double life . after going to bristol grammar school , where he worked hard and got good grades in his a-levels , he studied for a bsc at the manchester university institute of science and technology , where he became general secretary of the national hindu students ' forum . after graduating , he trained as an accountant and worked for deloitte before joining his brother in the family business as a financial director . even then , all the time he was hiding a secret . for by his early 20s , he had joined a gay dating website called gaydar , using the name ` asiansubguy ' -- a reference to the fact that he liked to be submissive during sex with men . he used the same username to take out a # 50-a-year premium membership of another gay dating site , recon , which describes itself as the ` world 's largest hook-up site for men into fetish gear ' . and he became a regular at the notorious hoist nightclub in south london . yet his strict family and religious background meant he kept the truth about his sexuality secret . there was also , increasingly , pressure on him from his parents to get married , particularly after preyen , his elder brother , settled down . shrien struggled in relationships with women . in 2008 , he was introduced to a tycoon 's daughter called rani kansagra . they were engaged within three months , but split up soon afterwards . three months after that relationship collapsed dewani was introduced to anni hindocha , a swedish engineering graduate , whose family had fled uganda during idi amin 's bloody rule , and built up a business and a new life four hours from stockholm . on a visit to see her cousin , sneha , in luton in 2009 , she was introduced to shrien by mutual friends . he invited her to see the lion king at the lyceum theatre in london . the pair continued to see each other , spending alternate weekends in bristol and stockholm . shrien proposed to anni at the paris ritz with a # 25,000 diamond ring after flying his girlfriend out from london by private jet in 2010 . behind the scenes , however , the relationship was in turmoil . dewani and anni rowed repeatedly and broke up several times during their 18-month courtship because of his ` controlling ' behaviour and lack of sexual interest in her . her cousin sneha mashru , who was close to anni , said : ` anni felt embarrassed and hurt , and we both felt it was weird . anni and i speculated that maybe he was a virgin or perhaps just being proper . ' mrs mashru added that dewani was always ` very critical ' of anni 's appearance . anni even broke off their engagement at one point . but mr hindocha says dewani 's father phoned him and pleaded that anni could ` not do this ' as it would bring the dewani family 's reputation ` down to earth ' if he had a second failed engagement . so mr dewani instructed his eldest son preyen to get shrien to be more affectionate , and anni finally agreed to marry him , despite significant ` misgivings ' . throughout their relationship , he had begun secretly meeting leopold leisser , known as the ` german master ' , paying # 400 for the first of several sex sessions four months after he started going out with anni . family : the parents of shrien dewani , prakash and shila -lrb- centre -rrb- arrive at the western cape high court . anni and dewani 's rows continued . even as they planned the wedding in india , they argued over the colour of decorations , the theme for functions and the style of clothing . at one point , anni texted her cousin : ` fighting a lot with shrien . wish i never got engaged . everyone tells me how fortunate i am ... absolutely sick . ' yet when the # 200,000 wedding finally did go ahead at the five-star mumbai marriott set on the banks of lake powai , there were few public signs of tensions as 300 guests watched shrien and anni dance to the hit bollywood song pehla nasha -- first love . but after they went to the honeymoon suite , there was little romance . shrien scolded anni for not folding her clothes and spent the night on the sofa , their marriage un-consummated . ` crying has become my new hobby , ' anni told a friend in one text . she also told friends she was already considering divorce before they left for their fateful honeymoon in south africa . anni 's father , vinod , said when he last spoke to her by phone on the afternoon of november 13 she said she had a ` lot to tell him ' and needed to speak to him when she returned the following tuesday . they never spoke again . later that night , anni was shot dead after their car was hijacked in a township outside cape town , apparently on a sight-seeing tour because , according to dewani , she wanted to see ` the real africa ' . hours after her body was found , police found dewani had logged on to gaydar , the gay dating site , from the luxury hotel where they had been staying in cape town . ashok hindocha , the uncle of anni , told the mail : ` we could n't care less if someone is gay or not . ` but shrien was determined to marry a beautiful heterosexual girl because he is so vain that he had to have a trophy wife . whatever else happened , by marrying her knowing that he was gay , he had already ruined her life . for that we can never forgive him . '<doc-sep>by . leon watson . a male s&m prostitute called the german master is set to give evidence in the honeymoon murder case against shrien dewani , it emerged today . munich-born leopold leisser will be called to support the prosecution case that millionaire mr dewani is secretly gay and wanted to get out of his marriage to anni . leisser , who is based in birmingham , reportedly told police that he met dewani for sex sessions after the relationship with his bride-to-be had begun . scroll down for video . the family of shrien dewani family and their legal representatives arrive at the western cape high court in cape town . prakash dewani -lrb- left -rrb- , the father of british businessman shrien dewani , and brother preyen dewani -lrb- centre -rrb- arrive at the western cape high court , cape town . dewani was brought up into the dock in front of his parents and other relatives . pictured here is his father , prakash dewani -lrb- centre -rrb- . british businessman shrien dewani leaves the western cape high court in police custody . the 40-year-old , who describes himself as ` europe 's leading s&m -lrb- sadomasochism -rrb- escort ' , claimed dewani told him that he was engaged . today , dewani appeared in a south african . court where a judge ordered that he will remain at valkenberg .<doc-sep>by . sarah bridge . the family of anni dewani can not move on with their lives or grieve properly until her husband answers questions in south africa over his alleged part in her murder , they say . shrien dewani is flying to south africa tonight to face trial over the charge of conspiracy to murder after his final appeal against extradition on the grounds that he is not fit to stand trial was turned down . appearing on itv 's this morning programme , anni 's brother anish hindocha and her cousin amit karia described the effect that her murder and the subsequent legal battles has had on their family . scroll down for video . the family of murdered bride anni dewani tell this morning that her husband shrien ` has questions to answer ' ` you think that time will heal but it does n't , ' said her brother anish . ` we ca n't move on with our lives , it 's been very difficult at home , we just talk about the case all the time rather than about anni . we want to get justice for her and we will fight everyday to get it . ' he added : ` sometimes i call my father at four or five in the morning and he 's . awake - he ca n't sleep , i ca n't sleep , it 's all we 're thinking about . our minds are thinking of it every single day . it 's like a tumour in our . heads - you just ca n't get rid of it . ' the body of newlywed anni dewani , 28 , was found on the back seat of a car in cape town , south africa in november 2010 after she and her husband shrien had taken a drive through a slum district one evening during their honeymoon . anni dewani 's brother anish hindocha , left , and her cousin amit karia say they will fight for justice for her . the pair were allegedly held at gunpoint . while in their taxi and shrien was thrown from the car . his bride was . found murdered the next day in the abandoned taxi with a single gunshot . wound to her neck . south african xolile mngeni was convicted of premeditated murder for shooting mrs dewani and jailed for life at the end of 2012 . prosecutors claimed he was hired to carry out the killing and say that shrien was responsible , a charge he denies . the couple 's taxi driver , zola tongo , was jailed for 18 years after he admitted his part in the killing and another accomplice , mziwamadoda qwabe , also pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 25 years in prison . shrien and anni dewani on their wedding day . shrien is being deported to south africa this evening to face trial for his bride 's murder , which he denies .

<t> preyen dewani made inflammatory remarks days after anni 's death in 2010 . </t> <t> he feared south african authorities would frame dewani to protect tourism . </t> <t> transcript of meeting exposes grieving family 's mistrust of her husband . </t> <t> dewani brothers battled to convince her parents of accused 's innocence . </t> <t> shrien did n't mention ` surprise helicopter ride ' that emerged years later . </t> <t> two-hour conversation was secretly recorded by anni 's cousin sneha . </t> <t> anni 's brother begs court to force dewani to explain how his wife died . </t>

shrien dewani 's brother in secretly taped meeting with anni 's family<T>

under fire : king abdullah has been widely criticised for his country 's intollerance of religious minorities . islamist police in saudi arabia have stormed a christian prayer meeting and arrested its entire congregation , including women and children , and confiscated their bibles , it has been reported . the raid was the latest incident of a swingeing crackdown on religious minorities in saudi arabia by the country 's hard-line commission for the promotion of virtue and prevention of vice . the 28 christians were said to be worshipping at the home of an indian national in the eastern city of khafji , when the police entered the building and took them into custody . they have not been seen or heard from since , raising concerns among human rights groups as to their whereabouts . nina shea , director of the washington-based hudson institute 's center for religious freedom , told foxnews.com : ` saudi arabia is continuing the religious cleansing that has always been its official policy . ` it is the only nation state in the world with the official policy of banning all churches . ` this is enforced even though there are over two million christian foreign workers in that country . those victimized are typically poor , from asian and african countries with weak governments . ' activists are now calling on the u.s. to use its considerable influence in the region to help secure the release of the incarcerated christians . a spokesperson for the saudi government claimed to have no knowledge of the arrests , according to fox news . but the english-language newspaper , the saudi gazette , as well as several saudi arabic-language news outlets , have reported on the arrests . arabic-language news channel , akhbar 24 , said the arrests came after the kingdom 's religious police got a tip about a home-based church . the report also reported that ` distorted writings of the bible were found and musical instruments , noting their referral to the jurisdictional institutions . ' at least 3.5 million christians live in the gulf arab region , mostly catholic workers from india and the philippines . in saudi arabia , the birthplace of islam , it is against the law for muslims to abandon their faith , a practice known as apostasy . proselytising for other religions or practising them openly is also illegal . judges have considerable leeway in how to interpret the kingdom 's sharia code of islamic law and are not bound by sentencing guidelines or a system of precedent . both capital and corporal punishment are legal . last year king abdullah , who has promoted limited reforms since coming to the throne in 2005 , opened a centre for religious dialogue in vienna that drew criticism because of saudi arabia 's own lack of religious freedom . in 2008 he sponsored an inter-faith conference in spain .<doc-sep>-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- dozens of women and at least five children were arrested on saturday after demonstrations were held in two saudi cities , riyadh and buraida , according to human rights activists . the women were demanding the release of relatives they say have been held for years without access to lawyers or a trial , the activists said . mohammed al-qahtani , a prominent activist currently on trial in saudi arabia on charges that include breaking allegiance to the saudi king , told cnn the women who were protesting are `` female relatives of political prisoners . '' `` they are asking the authorities to either take these prisoners to court , '' said al-qahtani , `` or set them free . '' in the capital city of riyadh , one activist who was part of the demonstration said it was held outside a building that houses one of the country 's government-backed human rights groups . the activist , who requested anonymity for fear for her safety , said she had to quickly flee the scene to avoid arrest . about 50 women demonstrated there , and at least two of them had been arrested as police tried to disperse the crowd , she said .<doc-sep>-lrb- cnn -rrb- christianity was born in bethlehem , in what 's now the west bank . it took root among people like the assyrians , who flourished in ancient mesopotamia . it soon found a home in places like modern-day turkey . in other words , christianity traces its past squarely to the middle east . but do christians have a future there ? recent headlines provide ample evidence for skepticism . it 's hard to ignore the depravity of isis beheading 21 egyptian christians on a beach in libya . nor can one shake off stories of women and children among the 262 christians captured by isis in syria , one of several horrors faced by christians in that nation and neighboring iraq . they 're not just feeling the heat from islamic extremists : just this week , police in jerusalem said they suspected radical right-wing israelis were to blame for defacing a greek orthodox seminary in jerusalem with slurs maligning jesus . all this strain , all this chaos has shrunk the percentage of the middle east 's once-sizable population of openly practicing christians . while no one is saying what 's happening -- especially given the savagery of isis -- is n't alarming , that does n't make it surprising . the middle east has changed a lot since the first millennium a.d. for christians . it has also changed a lot over the past century : the percentage of christians relative to the mideast 's overall population has gone from 13.6 % in 1910 to 4.2 % in 2010 , and it 's expected to drop even further , according to religious demographers todd johnson and gina zurlo . `` what we 're seeing right now , '' said baylor university historical theologian philip jenkins , `` is the latest phase of something that has been going for 100 years , pretty much . '' this is n't to say christianity itself is dying out . it is growing in places like africa , asia , south america and -- believe it or not -- some of the most dogmatic , restrictive nations in the middle east . this is thanks to migrants who travel from places like the philippines and africa to oil-rich countries where islam is a state-sponsored faith . according to the world religion database , places like qatar and bahrain have seen their christian ranks surge from basically nothing a century ago to 10 % and 13 % of their respective populations . some of these countries are relatively permissive . the united arab emirates lets christians do most everything but evangelize , for example , and bahrain has top christian and jewish officials . on the other end of the spectrum is saudi arabia , which does n't allow the practice of anything but islam . religious police in saudi arabia try to make sure that 's the case . david curry , whose nonprofit group open doors usa helps persecuted christians in more than 60 countries , calls saudi arabia 's control on religious matters `` complete . ''<doc-sep>-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- about 160 people were arrested by saudi security forces early friday morning in buraida for unlawfully protesting outside that city 's bureau of investigation and prosecution , according to the saudi press agency . the spokesman for qassim police said that 15 women and 6 children were among the 161 people taken in , and that the protesters had been arrested after officers at the scene had failed to convince them to end their demonstration . buraida , the provincial capital of qassim province , is considered part of the ultraconservative heartland of saudi arabia . it has been the scene of several small-scale protests the past few months . demonstrators have repeatedly gathered to demand the release of jailed relatives they say have been held for years without having been charged , tried or given access to lawyers . according to saudi human rights activists , this latest demonstration was the result of growing anger over the arrest of dozens of female protesters in buraida earlier in the week . activists say that about 28 women , many who brought their children , gathered in buraida on monday to demand the release of detained family members . a statement issued friday by amnesty international criticized the arrests . `` according to reports , '' read a release from the rights group , `` those arrested this morning have been transferred to a prison in tarfiyah , east of buraida , while those detained since 27 february continue to be held at the central prison in buraida . no one has had access to the outside world . '' `` this cat and mouse game authorities in saudi arabia are playing is , simply , outrageous , '' said philip luther , amnesty international 's middle east and north africa program director . `` instead of persecuting peaceful protesters , what the saudi authorities should do is listen to their demands and release all those held solely for exercising their human rights . '' one protester on the scene monday told cnn by phone that while she and the other protesters had been surrounded by police and were afraid of arrest , they would not leave the scene voluntarily until their demands were met .<doc-sep>in egypt , while christians were ushering in the 2011 new year , islamic terrorists bombed the two saints church in alexandria , killing 23 worshipers and injuring about 100 people . coptic christians and muslims alike protested the bombing . since then , dozens of coptic churches have been attacked , some torched to the ground . in august 2013 , the muslim brotherhood and its islamist allies attacked and destroyed dozens of churches in retaliation for the coptic church 's endorsement of the anti-brotherhood revolution , which was joined by tens of millions of moderate muslims . in 2010 , our lady of salvation church in baghdad was attacked during mass , with 58 worshipers killed and hundreds wounded . lesser known is that , since u.s. forces ousted saddam hussein in 2003 , militants have threatened and attacked christians so often that many have fled the country in fear . in syria and iraq alone , islamists like isis have been making life a living hell for `` unbelievers . '' in nigeria , the islamist organization boko haram has in recent years attacked hundreds of churches , reserving the worst attacks on christmas and easter church services . a january , 2014 , pew research center study on religious discrimination across the world found that harassment of christians was reported in more countries , 110 , than any other faith . muslims were close behind . open doors , a nondenominational christian rights watchdog group , ranked the 50 most dangerous nations for christians in its world watch list . the no. 1 ranked nation is north korea , then somalia , syria , iraq , afghanistan , saudi arabia , maldives , pakistan , iran , and yemen . more disturbing is that three of these countries -- iraq , afghanistan , and libya -- were `` liberated '' in part thanks to u.s. forces , while in the fourth , syria , the u.s. is actively sponsoring the `` rebels , '' many of whom are not even syrian and some of whom have been responsible for attacks and kidnappings of christians .

<t> 28 people were arrested at home of indian man in the eastern city of khafji . </t> <t> reports claim women and children were among the congregation . </t> <t> human rights activists have appealed to the u.s. to help secure release . </t> <t> in saudi arabia it is against the law for muslims to abandon their faith . </t>

dozens of christians ` including women and children ' are arrested in saudi arabia after tip-off to state 's islamist police force<T>

da nang in vietnam has come top of a list of previously unheralded destinations being tipped to become tourist hotspots next year . located between hanoi and ho chi minh city , da nang is known for its tranquil beaches , culinary tours , and buddhist sanctuaries . it has now been voted the top in tripadvisor 's destinations on the rise awards . vinh nam chon beach in da nang , vietnam . the port city has come top of a list of previously unheralded destinations being tipped to become tourist hotspots next year . the port city is also home to the second best rated hotel in vietnam , fusion maia resort , according to this year 's travellers ' choice awards for hotels . tripadvisor reviewers suggest a visit to the historic marble mountains . the awards highlight spots around the world that have received the greatest increase in positive feedback and interest from tripadvisor members over the past year . in second place on the list was . located between hanoi and ho chi minh city , da nang is known for its tranquil beaches , culinary tours , and buddhist sanctuaries . sihanoukville , cambodia came in second place in tripadvisor 's list of most hotly tipped destinations for 2015 . surrounded by the bay of thailand , sihanoukville is a spectacular beach town that offers premier snorkelling and diving , with average hotel costs for two people coming out at just # 62 per night . tripadvisor reviewers describe ream national park as ` a true tropical forest ' . limassol in cyprus came in third place on the list , with travellers praising culture and suitability for visitors of all ages . history buffs can learn about the archaic sites at kourion including its magnificent amphitheatre and intricate mosaics . for delicious greek fare , tripadvisor reviewers recommend meze taverna restaurant . eilat in israel came in tenth place and boasts sunshine nearly every day of the year . visitors can explore timna national park and snorkel at the coral beach nature reserve . naha in japan was in sixth place in tripadvisor 's list of destinations being touted as a hot destination next year . the city is known for its historic monuments and majestic gardens . 1 . da nang , vietnam . 2 . sihanoukville , cambodia . 3 . limassol , cyprus . 4 . ao nang , thailand . 5 . bodrum city , turkey .<doc-sep>6 . naha , japan . 7 . hurghada , egypt . 8 . kazan , russia . 9 . manaus , brazil . 10 . eilat , israel . in fourth place was ao nang in thailand , a destination known for its beaches and water sports . bodrum city in turkey made it into fifth place , with tripadvisor travellers recommending a trip to the castle of st. peter and the bodrum museum of underwater archaeology . the rest of the top ten were made up of naha , japan , hurghada in egypt , kazan in russia , manaus in brazil and eilat in israel . ` the tripadvisor community has helped surface some unheralded destinations across the globe that are receiving rave reviews from travellers worldwide , ' said barbara messing , chief marketing officer for tripadvisor . ` these award-winners offer highly rated options for accommodations , restaurants and activities to inspire those planning their vacations for the new year . ' bodrum city in turkey : once a quiet community , tripadvisor travellers now enthusiastically write about the culturally rich attractions such as castle of st. peter and the bodrum museum of underwater archaeology . manaus in brazil was voted in ninth position . the city offers cosmopolitan attractions in the middle of the brazilian amazon . a tripadvisor reviewer recommends touring the teatro amazonas opera house . meanwhile , online booking site skyscanner has released its picks of the top destinations in 2015 . brazil was voted in top place , with experts claiming the improved transport system has made it easier for visitors to explore the country . nicaragua was in second place , with tourists praising the spate of five-star hotels that have sprung up across the central american country . located along the volga river in russia , kazan has proved popular with tourists because of its rich history . limassol in cyprus managed to secure third place on the list of tripadvisor 's most hotly tipped destinations for 2015 . the mediterranean town was praised for being able to offer something for visitors of all ages . in third place was seoul in south korea , with the capital now becoming a major tourist destination . taipei in taiwan sealed fourth place thanks to its breathtaking landscapes and absence of backpackers. ; . mykonos in greece made up the top five , with the greek island has becoming a favourite among celebrities like lebron james , jean paul gaultier and jennifer lopez for its bright , cheerful whitewashed houses , colourful doors and thriving nightlife .<doc-sep>check out the gallery above for the top 10 travel spots worldwide , according to tripadvisor . the full list of 25 destinations is available on tripadvisor.com . europe is a hit with tripadvisor users , with 7 of the top 10 destinations located there .<doc-sep>-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- these may soon be 10 of the most popular destinations in the world . our advice : visit them before everyone else does . travel site tripadvisor revealed its travelers ' choice destinations on the rise awards on tuesday . the awards highlight spots around the world that have received the greatest increase in positive feedback and interest from tripadvisor members , year over year . the top spot in the world is da nang , vietnam , is known for its buddhist sanctuaries , tranquil beaches and culinary tours . tripadvisor 's top 25 all-inclusive resorts around the world . `` the tripadvisor community has helped surface some unheralded destinations across the globe that are receiving rave reviews from travelers worldwide , '' said barbara messing , chief marketing officer for tripadvisor . `` these award-winners offer highly rated options for accommodations , restaurants and activities to inspire those planning their vacations for the new year . '' top 10 travelers ' choice destinations on the rise around the world . 1 . da nang , vietnam . 2 . sihanoukville , cambodia .<doc-sep>you blinked and a quarter of the year flew by . it 's time to plan a vacation . tripadvisor 's sixth annual travelers ' choice awards has sliced and diced its users ' reviews and ratings over 12 months into lists of its most highly recommended global and regional destinations . tripadvisor announced its winning destinations tuesday . istanbul tops the travel review site 's list of best spots in the world this year . tripadvisor picks : world 's best beaches . `` i think what really appeals to people about istanbul is this great combination of wonderful culture and amazingly beautiful architecture there and great shopping . and if you 're a u.s. traveler , the exchange rate is pretty good , '' said brooke ferencsik , director of communications at tripadvisor . rome and london rank second and third on the global list . this year 's top 25 list of global spots has asian destinations climbing in the rankings . six of this year 's top 25 global destinations are in asia , with several asian cities climbing 10 or more spots from their rankings last year . see the top 25 destinations in the world in the gallery above . travelers ' choice award-winning destinations are determined using an algorithm that takes into account the quality and quantity of reviews from tripadvisor users . in addition to the top spots globally , there are also lists for a selection of countries , continents and regions . in the united states , the south makes a strong showing in 2014 , with austin , texas ; atlanta , georgia ; and nashville , tennessee , breaking into the top 25 this year . here are the top cities from the travelers ' choice u.s. list -lrb- see the top global destinations in the gallery -rrb- : . 1 . new york , new york 2 . chicago , illinois 3 . san francisco , california 4 . las vegas , nevada 5 . new orleans , louisiana 6 . los angeles , california 7 . san diego , california 8 . seattle , washington9 . washington , d.c. 10 . orlando , florida 11 . honolulu , hawaii 12 . houston , texas 13 . charleston , south carolina14 . boston , massachusetts 15 . portland , oregon 16 . san antonio , texas 17 . palm springs , california 18 . austin , texas 19 . branson , missouri20 . atlanta , georgia21 . phoenix , arizona22 . myrtle beach , south carolina 23 . saint louis , missouri 24 . nashville , tennessee 25 . miami beach , florida .<doc-sep>by . anna edwards . published : . 23:33 est , 12 august 2013 . | . updated : . 03:25 est , 13 august 2013 . common sense might tell you that taking a staycation will help save a few pounds compared to travelling of to foreign destinations . but with decent weather , more people have opted to stay in the uk and hotels have been cashing in on extra visitors , making a quick weekend break at home much more expensive than last year . last year 's best-value city was birmingham where the total-stay package was # 139.54 - more than # 25 cheaper than this year 's lowest-priced city , nottingham . the distinctive edinburgh skyline is attracting many staycationers - but hotels have pushed up their prices . a stay in birmingham was estimated at # 183.82 this year , sixth cheapest among the 20 cities surveyed . the recent spell of hot weather is one of the reasons hotels are cashing in while travel agents are tearing their hair out - as consumers ditch their holiday plans and instead enjoy the hot weather at home . the predicted lengthy heatwave means that many have opted to save cash by transferring their holiday plans from exotic trips abroad to their local parks and pools . tripadvisor spokesman james kay said : . ` with the great summer we 've been enjoying , staycations are sure to be a .

<t> tripadvisor unveils the winners of its destinations on the rise awards . </t> <t> features destinations that received greatest increase in positive feedback . </t> <t> others include naha in japan , hurghada in egypt and manaus in brazil . </t> <t> brazil has also topped skyscanner 's list of top destinations for 2015 . </t>

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annie star quvenzhané wallis yawned her way through an interview with the new york times style magazine , telling the publication 's writer that she found the process ' a little boring ' . according to journalist nicholas haramis the 11-year-old , who features on the front cover of this weekend 's edition of the magazine , the youngster struggled to feign interest in the interview , and perhaps unsurprisingly given her age , could n't wait to put an end to his questions so she could return to her video games . ' i try to get a few more details about what it 's like to balance homework and hollywood fame ' he writes . ' `` how about three more questions ? '' she says . `` make them big so i can answer them big . '' ` sometimes it gets a little boring ' : the 11-year-old oscar nominee was more than happy to admit she does n't find interviews all that entertaining . ' i rack my brain for another , but i 'm too slow . `` we 're done now , '' she says . ' even discussions about her annie co-stars jamie foxx and cameron diaz - both of whom have waxed lyrical about her abilities as an actress - failed to raise much interest from the precocious youngster . ` inquiries into inspiration and motivation elicit eye rolls , ' haramis says . ` at one point , while discussing the director and co-stars of her new film , annie -- will gluck is a `` really nice man , '' jamie foxx is `` a really nice guy '' and cameron diaz is `` really nice '' -- she lets out an exasperated yawn . ' the oscar-nominated star , who is the youngest person to receive a nod for best actress , having been nominated for her role in beasts of the southern wild when she was only six , makes no attempt to hide her boredom throughout the interview , even explaining to haramis that she finds the process ' a little boring ' . ` i 'm not gon na name names , ' she says . ` but sometimes when reporters are talking it gets a little boring because i do n't have any jokes to tell because the questions are so serious . ' clearly intent on making the new york times interview a little bit more entertaining , quvenzhané then proceeds challenge haramis to try his hand at her favorite basketball-focused arcade game hoop fever , demanding that he pay up $ 1 when he loses . a friend - and a movie star : quvenzhané wallis reveals to the new york times style that her schoolfriends at home do n't view her any differently , despite her successful movie career . ` wallis 's precocious , at times petulant charm -- littered with as much toilet humor as schoolyard sagacity -- is her secret weapon , ' haramis later says of the young star . ` and it 's what makes her stand out from all the pretween beauty queens who 've been trained to follow a script . ' but while her interview manner might not be up to scratch , her career has continued to go from strength to strength . in addition to her role in big-screen blockbuster annie , which is due out on december 19 , quvenzhané is also set to star in two more feature films next year - and earlier this year was revealed as the first ever celebrity face of armani junior . she insists , however , that life at home has not changed all that much since hollywood first came knocking five years ago . now and then : the youngster will soon be seen starring in a remake of hit musical annie -lrb- l -rrb- , having made her big screen debut in beasts of the southern wild , which earned her an oscar nomination for best actress -lrb- r -rrb- . ` of course , when strangers see me they 're star-struck because of who i am , but my friends take me as a friend because i 'm their friend -- not because i 'm a movie star , ' the precocious young star explains . but for those who do n't know the youngster on a personal level , her life appears to be very different from that of a normal 11-year-old . quvenzhané has spent the last few weeks on a whirlwind promotional tour for the upcoming remake of hit musical annie , in which she stars in the title role , alongside jamie foxx and cameron diaz - both of whom admit to being bowled over by her talent . ' i was so impressed with her , ' 46-year-old jamie said , while cameron said of the pressure quvenzhané faced taking on such an iconic role : ` i 'm not certain that a girl that age has that kind of awareness . i do n't think q did , anyhow . '<doc-sep>the boss of the onion has been forced to issue a grovelling apology to nine-year-old oscar nominee quvenzhané wallis after the satirical newspaper site referred to the young star as a ` c *** ' on twitter . a tweet posted by @theonion during last night 's oscars ceremony said : ` everybody else seems afraid to say it , but that quvenzhané wallis is kind of a c *** right ? ' the post , which was deleted an hour later , provoked a storm of complaints , and the website 's ceo steve hannah has now personally apologised to the best actress nominee for the ` crude and offensive ' tweet , adding that steps were being taken to ` discipline those individuals responsible ' . scroll down for video . ` racist ' : twitter was awash with complaints after best actress nominee quvenzhané wallis was referred to as ` little q ' in coverage of the oscars ceremony . in a statement posted on facebook mr hannah said he and everybody at the onion were ` deeply sorry ' for the remark . ` no person should be subjected to such a senseless , humorless comment masquerading as satire , ' the statement said . ` miss wallis , you are young and talented and deserve better . ' the tweet was met with a storm of angry comments and demands for an apology across social media . actor wendell pierce , who stars in treme , described the tweet as an ` abhorrent verbal attack of a child ' , while another critic called for the writer behind the post to get ` exactly what they deserve . from both the law and the street ' . blogger elizabeth hawskworth suggested there was a racist undertone to the deleted post , tweeting : ` quvenzhané wallis is a nine year old woman of colour . let 's let what @theonion did sink in and remember that dakota fanning never had this . ' fans of the spoof website were among . those expressing their distaste and disappointment at its use of the . expletive in reference to the child star . ` oh boo to the onion . i generally . find them hilarious but i draw the line at calling 9 year olds ugly . names , even in jest , ' said one tweet , while another read : ' i know the . onion jokes about everything but this is inappropriate ' . the onion website features satirical articles based on national and international news . its twitter account has more than 4.5 million followers . the young actress was also at the heart of a second twitter spat during the ceremony , after she was referred to as ` little . q ' in coverage , prompting accusations of racism . e! fashion police co-host kelly . osbourne was branded ` stupid ' for failing to use the young . actress ' full name during the channel 's oscar night coverage . one disgusted viewer posted : ` it is rude , unprofessional and borderline racist to not even try to pronounce her name properly . '<doc-sep>another tweeted : ` not learning her . name is racist . calling her annie is racist . saying she says her name . the best is racist . ' kelly osbourne was among the broadcasters singled out in the row , with one critic tweeting : ` are n't you paid to be a host ? do your research and practice her name . stupid kelly osbourne . ' ` stupid ' : viewers complained after e! fashion police co-host kelly osbourne , left , referred to quvenzhané wallis as ` little q ' it was one of a host of angry tweets . posted by enraged oscars viewers , who insisted the media should have . been prepared to pronounce louisiana-born quvenzhané 's name in full . ` seriously though , the media need to learn how to pronounce quvenzhané . wallis ' name . resorting to little q is disrespectful , ' lauren karlisle . said on twitter , while another user tweeting under the handle . @crushabledotcom posted ` omg are they calling her little q because they . ca n't be bothered to learn how to pronounce her name !?! ' it is n't the first time kelly osbourne has come under fire for her oscar night commentary . last . year she raised eyebrows with a remark about jennifer lopez 's zuhair . murad gown , which ms osbourne referred to as ` kind of like if she was . hosting the latin grammys - like what she would wear as her wow dress ' . quvenzhané was nominated for an oscar for her starring role as hushpuppy in critically acclaimed drama beasts of the southern wild . the rising star lost out to jennifer lawrence , who won for her performance in silver linings playbook . commentary : kelly osbourne appeared to suggest the dress jennifer lopez chose for the 2012 oscars would have been more appropriate for hosting the latin grammys . daniel day lewis triumphed in the best actor category for his role in lincoln , while anne hathaway and christoph waltz took home the statuettes for best supporting actress and best supporting actor . argo , directed by ben affleck , was named best picture at the ceremony in hollywood . although she missed out on a statuette , quvenzhané still made history as the youngest ever oscar nominee in the best actress category . the child star wore a pretty navy blue dress for her big night , teaming it with a sparkly hairband and flat pumps and a dog-shaped handbag .<doc-sep>target is under fire from angry consumers over its use of predominantly white models to promote a new clothing line inspired by the recent remake of hit musical annie , which is led by an african american actress . a change.org petition issued by motivational speaker l'sean rinique shelton , based in bear , delaware , calls for the retail giant to remove the ` disrespectful ' in-store displays and apologize to the movie 's 11-year-old star , quvenzhané wallis . ` in the current stench of racism and division amongst americans , why would target singlehandedly disrespect quvenzhané wallis and add more pain to injury as it relates to race relations ? ' poses ms shelton , a mother-of-three . scroll down for video . race controversy : target 's in-store ads star a white model -lrb- left -rrb- who is wearing the collection 's main piece , the same red dress worn by annie star quvenzhané wallis when the line was launched -lrb- right -rrb- . ` being african american is not ugly , it is not bad and we are sellable ! ' ms shelton states . the petition , which has gathered over 3,000 signatures in a matter of hours , concedes that target 's online ads do include ` one token black girl in random annie gear . ' the in-store displays , however , cast a caucasian girl as the star model , who happens to be wearing the collection 's main piece ; the same $ 29.99 red dress worn by quvenzhané at target 's collection launch . ` that special `` red dress '' is synonymous to annie - not a random model that does not look like her ! ' ms shelton insists . taking issue : the petition concedes that target 's online ads do include ` one token black girl in random annie gear ' -lrb- left -rrb- but that the in-store posters focus around white models . flop : annie , which was produced by will smith and jay z among others , was released on december 19 to a largely negative critical response . original : the petition points out that when the 1982 movie adaption of annie was released - starring the pale , freckled redhead child star aileen quinn -lrb- pictured -rrb- - its marketing centered around aileen 's aesthetic . backlash : it also mentions the ` major uproar ' from those who were against an african american being cast in the movie in the first place . pictured , a tweet from march after quvenzhané landed the role . negativity : in response to such reactions -lrb- pictured -rrb- the petition poses , ` is the reason why target maliciously hid quvenzhané wallis or refused to use an african american girl to depict annie in their ads ? ms shelton , herself a former actress raised in queens , new york , points out that when the 1982 movie adaption of annie was released - starring the pale , freckled redhead child star aileen quinn - ` everything was about aileen quinn or a character/person that emulated her . ' she argues : ` why does african american actors have to beg for respect , especially as it relates to advertising ? -lsb- sic -rsb- . ` despite most beliefs , african americans are capable of portraying more than drug dealers , pimps , and other bastardized portrayals of our culture . ` quvenzhané wallis earned that role and we demand your respect . ' pictured : the petition 's author , motivational speaker and former actress l'sean rinique shelton . lastly , the petition points to the ` major uproar ' from those who were against an african american being cast in the movie in the first place . indeed , after quvenzhané landed the role and appeared in the trailer for the film last march , hordes of people took to twitter to voice their displeasure . ` black annie ... ? no ... annie always will be always should be a ginger ! #notracist just traditional ' , wrote one . ` so this #annie movie is all wrong . i wan na live in a colorless world but i will not stand for a black annie . #enoughsaid ' , lamented another . ms shelton poses : ` is the reason why target maliciously hid quvenzhané wallis or refused to use an african american girl to depict annie in their ads ? ' annie , which was produced by will smith and jay z , among others , was released on december 19 . its critical response has been largely negative , earning it a 29 % rating on rotten tomatoes . ` the new-look annie hints at a progressive take on a well-worn story , ' rotten tomatoes ' consensus reads , ` but smothers its likable cast under clichés , cloying cuteness , and a distasteful materialism . ' in a statement made to daily mail online , target representative jessica carlson declined to issue an apology , stating instead : ` we had conversations with -lsb- quvenzhane wallis ' -rsb- team about being in the campaign , but ultimately it did not come to fruition . ` fortunately , we had the pleasure of working with ms. wallis a number of times , including at a launch event in new york city in november . we had a great experience working with ms. wallis and appreciate her efforts in promoting this collection . ' ms carlson added : ` with regard to the marketing of the collection , girls from a variety of backgrounds were featured within the campaign , reflecting that anyone can embody the spirit and character of annie . '<doc-sep>2014 has been quvenzhané wallis 's year - the actress has been revealed as the face of armani junior for a second time . the 11-year-old poses in a stripey dress for the advert photo , jumping playfully for the camera . the star is an experienced hand at wearing the designer 's clothing now - as well as an ad campaign last spring , where she was pictured wearing a tuxedo , quvenzhané has also worn giorgio armani on the red carpet at awards ceremonies and premieres . she told the hollywood reporter earlier this year that she was honoured to be chosen as an armani fashion ambassador , saying : ' i was honored to wear his custom gown to the oscars , it made me feel like a princess . ` when i saw mr. armani 's prive show in new york , the dresses were so pretty ... i had too many favorites . afterwards when i met him , i realized mr armani is such a nice man . i liked that that he was so thoughtful . ` it 's fun to wear armani junior since i really like the clothes . it 's young . it 's cool . my friends are going to want to borrow all my clothes . ' quvenzhané is well on her way to becoming a screen legend . the 11-year-old star , who is the youngest academy award best actress nominee , recently chatted with elle magazine about her role as little orphan annie in the updated film adaptation of the classic story . also in the january issue of the publication , the beasts of the southern wild actress grappled with the inevitable reality that she wo n't be a child forever . bright future ahead : quvenzhané wallis is featured in the pages of the january issue of elle magazine . ' i do n't want to grow up , but i know it 's not going to last much longer , ' she revealed . many critics have dubbed quvenzhané as the next leading child actor and she is surely proving them right . but the young starlet admitted she has moments where she just wants to act like a kid . ' i feel like i 'm five sometimes , because i still enjoy myself , ' she said . ' i enjoy what i do . ' rising star : the 11-year-old academy award nominee admitted during the interview : ' i do n't want to grow up , but i know it 's not going to last much longer ' spoken like a veteran actress she explained : ' i just keep doing what i 'm doing and do n't ever give up . that 's what i like about annie . if she has goals , she 'll finish them , like me . we 're both confident . ' and that confidence is what landed her the leading role of the film . originally , will and jada pinkett smith signed on as producers for annie with plans of their 14-year-old daughter willow to play the role of the orphan girl , but director will gluck had other ideas . right up her alley : the beasts of the southern wild actress landed the role of annie in the latest film adaptation of the classic story about a little orphan girl . not-so hard knock life : quvenzhané , pictured at the london photocall for the film , beat out willow smith for the lead part . the initial requirements gluck was looking for in the leading lady were : ` someone close to annie 's actual age , 11 ; someone plucky , smart , and on the hustle ; and someone 50 per cent hardened and 50 per cent endlessly generous with their heart - two things that do n't often go together . ' ' -lsb- quvenzhané -rsb- was dropped down from heaven , ' he gushed to elle about casting her in the film . ` she has a face that can do anything . ' the apparent difference between the past annie adaptations is that the lead is a caucasian young woman , however gluck knew that quvenzhané was destined to play the part . adding : ` we just wanted a modern girl . and when you see the movie , it 's not about her race . it 's just about a headstrong girl who cares about everyone around her . and that 's quvenzhané . ' on her way to legendary stardom : the star 's role in annie has nabbed her multiple nominations including a naacp image award for outstanding actress , critics ' choice movie award for best young actress and golden globe award for best actress . gluck was n't the only one blown away by quvenzhané 's amazing acting abilities , actor jamie foxx , her on-screen father will stacks , present day ` daddy ' warbucks , thought so too . ` she brought so much talent and charisma to set , ' he proudly told elle . ` quvenzhané was made to play this role . i 'm convinced it was in her dna , ' he added . meant to be : jamie foxx gushed about his on-screen daughter 's acting abilities telling elle : ` quvenzhané was made to play this role . i 'm convinced it was in her dna ' father-daughter pair : the duo posed together for photographers at the photocall in london . her role in annie has nabbed her multiple nominations including a naacp image award for outstanding actress , critics ' choice movie award for best young actress and golden globe award for best actress . quvenzhané will compete against veteran actors amy adams -lrb- big eyes -rrb- , emily blunt -lrb- into the woods -rrb- , helen mirren -lrb- the hundred-foot journey -rrb- and julianne moore -lrb- maps to the stars -rrb- at the january 11 golden globe ceremony , . annie was released in us theaters on december 19 and also stars cameron diaz , rose byrne and bobby cannavale . soon-to-be hit : annie will be released in us theaters on december 19 and also stars cameron diaz , rose byrne and bobby cannavale . on the cover : nicole kidman landed the cover of the january issue of the publication in which the annie star talks about her career .

<t> the annie actress challenged the publication 's nicholas haramis to a game of hoop fever , before yawning at his questions about her co-stars . </t> <t> quvenzhané is the youngest person to have received an oscar nomination for best actress . </t>

oscar nominee quvenzhan ⁇ wallis , 11 , on finding reporters serious questions boring - as she runs rings around new york times interviewer<T>

michelle knight , one of three women held captive by ariel castro for a decade , made an appearance wednesday at a rally for a missing ohio man urging his parents not to lose hope . aaron zimmerman , a mentally handicapped man from lorain , vanished without a trace on the morning of november 14 , a day before his 26th birthday . his parents , friends and volunteers have spent the past three weeks scouring the streets of lorain and the nearby woods in search of aaron , who is said to suffer from schizophrenia and asperger 's syndrome . scroll down for video . inspiring figure : kidnapping victim michelle knight attended a rally at the church on the north coast on leavitt road in lorain , ohio , for missing man aaron zimmerman . gone : zimmerman , 26 , went missing from his home on camden avenue november 14 . zimmerman was last seen walking down tacoma avenue at around 8am november 14 after leaving his parents ' home on camden avenue without telling anyone , reported 19 action news . with snowy conditions and temperatures in the single digits , his parents , rhonda and dale zimmerman , are concerned that he may have frozen to death . they are also worried that aaron does not have his medications with him . the zimmermans say it is not like their son to take off without warning or stay out at night . he did disappear once before , but he was only 16 years old at the time . on wednesday evening , michelle knight appeared before a crowd of supporters at the church on the north coast on leavitt road in lorain , encouraging them to continue searching for aaron and pray for his return . ` my plan to come here was just to give them a glimmer of hope and just see them smile ... -lsb- it -rsb- means the world to me , ' an emotional miss knight said . knight handed aaron 's mother a blue ` energy ' ring telling her that she needs it during this difficult time . addressing michelle knight , dale zimmerman called the brave kidnapping survivor his ` blessing . ' ' i asked for angels to come and here you are , ' he said . knight was kidnapped in august 2002 when she was 21 and spent the next 10 years in captivity inside ariel castro 's cleveland home . in prayer : dale and rhonda zimmerman , aaron 's parents , bow their head in prayer during wednesday 's church service . worried sick : rhonda zimmerman -lrb- left -rrb- , aaron 's mother , is concerned that with the temperatures in the single digits , her son may have frozen to death . fellowship of the ring : knight gave mrs zimmerman a blue ` energy ' ring to lift her spirits . in may 2013 , knight and her fellow hostages , amanda berry and gina dejesus , broke out of the house after suffering years of torture and sexual abuse . castro pleaded guilty to a long list of charges and committed suicide in prison in september 2013 . aaron zimmerman is described as a white male , 5 feet 8 inches tall weighing 215lbs with brown hair and brown eyes . people who encounter aaron are asked not to approach him , as he may run away , and instead call police . answer to his prayers : dale zimmerman -lrb- left -rrb- called michelle knight -lrb- left -rrb- his ` angel ' and ` blessing '<doc-sep>mrs . knight said she would often put up fliers around cleveland 's west side . and even after moving away she would return to continue the search on . her own as police were little help . high-profile : the missing person cases of amanda berry , left , and gina dejesus , right , were well-known to people in cleveland - but the disappearance of michelle knight drew little attention . found : the women were found at this home in cleveland on monday after berry managed to escape . barbara knight previously told the . plain dealer that michelle vanished shortly after she was scheduled for a . court appearance in the custody case of her son . the mother told the paper that she had become involved with an abusive man whom she thinks injured her toddler grandson , eventually leading michelle to lose the boy . michelle had him as a teenager ; . her mother said that she had been assaulted at school but it was never . taken seriously by police . she then fell pregnant soon after and dropped . out of school . michelle was never registered as missing on the ohio missing persons website . mrs knight told the plain dealer she . believes she once saw her daughter walking with an older man at a . shopping mall several years ago . when the woman trailed behind her companion , he would grab her by the arm and pull her along , she said . amanda berry , gina dejesus and michelle knight were found at this house in cleveland , ohio .<doc-sep>by . rachel quigley . published : . 06:36 est , 7 august 2013 . | . updated : . 11:38 est , 7 august 2013 . brave kidnapping victim michelle knight today visited the place where she spent more than a decade in captivity being raped and beaten as she watched it be torn to the ground . carrying a bunch of yellow balloons when she arrived at 2207 seymour street in cleveland , ohio , just before 7am this morning , she handed them out to neighbors to thank them for their support . they then released them together as a symbol of hope and solidarity . wearing a pair pf rosary beads around her neck , michelle said a prayer and hugged representatives from the county prosecutor 's office as she was accompanied down the street by a small group of guardian angels . the young woman , who has become an advocate for missing children , told the crowd she wanted to be there today because no one was there for her when she was missing . scroll down for video . michelle knight told the crowd : ' i want the people to know , including the mothers , that they can have strength , they can have hope , and their child will come back ' brave : michelle knight , center in white , talks with reporters today outside the home of ariel castro in cleveland , ohio . symbol of hope : michelle knight handed out yellow balloons to the community and they released them together in an act of solidarity . torn down : officials will bulldoze and grind to dust the house of horrors to make the place where unimaginable tortures took place disappear forever . bulldoze : castro 's family members were allowed to take approved personal items from the home on monday . workers emptied the house of furniture and other belongings on tuesday . gone forever : a pile of rubble remains where the house of horrors once stood . gap : fbi evidence response team members , right , monitor the demolition of the house of convicted kidnapper and rapist ariel castro , on seymour avenue in cleveland , ohio . authorities : an fbi agent watches as the house where three women were held captive and raped for more than a decade as it is demolished .<doc-sep>and even after moving away she would return to continue the search on . her own as police were little help . michelle knight 's grandmother , deborah knight , said the family , after speaking with police and social workers , had accepted that she likely left on her own free will . they believed she was angry that her son had been taken into custody . high-profile : the missing person cases of amanda berry , left , and gina dejesus , right , were well-known to people in cleveland - but the disappearance of michelle knight drew little attention . found : the women were found at this home in cleveland on monday after berry managed to escape . barbara knight previously told the . plain dealer that michelle vanished shortly after she was scheduled for a . court appearance in the custody case of her son . the mother told the paper that she had become involved with an abusive man whom she thinks injured her toddler grandson , eventually leading michelle to lose the boy . michelle had him as a teenager ; . her mother said that she had been assaulted at school but it was never . taken seriously by police . she then fell pregnant soon after and dropped . out of school . michelle was never registered as missing on the ohio missing persons website . mrs knight told the plain dealer she . believes she once saw her daughter walking with an older man at a . shopping mall several years ago . when the woman trailed behind her companion , he would grab her by the arm and pull her along , she said . brothers : from left , ariel , onil and pedro have all been arrested in connection with the abduction of gina dejesus , amanda berry and michelle knight almost ten years ago . barbara was ` calmly ' looking forward . to the reunion according to neighbors in naples , where she lives with . her second husband tom hudson and members of his family . ` it 's an emotional time for them , ' said sheldon gofberg who lives across the street from the family 's house .<doc-sep>by . steve robson . published : . 05:34 est , 7 may 2013 . | . updated : . 21:35 est , 8 may 2013 . the mother of michelle knight , the third woman rescued from a basement where she had been held captive for more than a decade , says she carried on the search alone for years because police gave up on the case . while the stories of missing cleveland girls gina dejesus and amanda berry have remained high-profile cases over the last decade , little is known of third captive michelle . as yet , no picture has been published of michelle , either from the time she went missing or since her discovery . while family appeals for gina and amanda have been frequent and well-publicised over the past ten years , her case appears to have been long forgotten . scroll down for video . high-profile : the missing person cases of amanda berry , left , and gina dejesus , right , were well-known to people in cleveland - but the disappearance of michelle knight drew little attention . now believed to be aged 30 , michelle was in her later teens or early twenties , when she . was last seen on august 23 , 2002 , at her cousin 's house near west 106th . street and lorain avenue , according to cleveland 's newspaper the plain dealer . her mother barbara knight now lives in florida and said she never believed her daughter would have disappeared without a trace - despite police and social workers telling the family she must have left of her own accord . mrs knight said she would often put up fliers around cleveland 's west side and even after moving away , returning to continue the search on her own . michelle knight 's grandmother , deborah knight , said the family , after speaking with police and social workers , had accepted that she likely left on her own free will . amanda berry , gina dejesus and michelle knight were found at this house in cleveland , ohio . they believed she was angry that her son had been taken into custody . michelle was never registered as missing on the ohio missing persons website . neither deborah or barbara knight have heard from police as yet , and both are gathering what details they can from . watching the news . but barbara knight said she hopes her daughter has been correctly identified . she added that she would be heartbroken to return to cleveland only to find that michelle was still among the missing . suspect : ariel castro , 52 , has been arrested by police in connection with the case . ` i 'm praying that if it is her , she will come back with me so i can help her recover from what she has been through , ' she said . ` so . much has happened in these ten years . she has a younger sister she . still has not met . i missed her so much while she was gone . ' she told the plain dealer she believes she once saw her daughter walking with an older man at a shopping centre several years ago . when the woman trailed behind her companion , he would grab her by the arm and pull her along , she said . the disappearances of amanda and gina . captured the attention of the entire city for the past decade , as their . relatives have continually held vigils and kept the story alive in the . local press . after 10 years being held against their will , the women were finally freed after neighbour charles ramsey , heard screaming from the house . mr ramsey , told wews-tv he saw amanda , . who he did n't recognize , at a door that would open only enough to fit a . hand through screaming `` help me get out ! i 've been in here a long time . ' ` we had to kick open the bottom , ' he . said . ` lucky on that door it was aluminum . it was cheap . she climbed out . with her daughter . neighbour charles ramsey tells reporters of the moment he rescued the three women and a child from the house . an aerial view of the house on seymour avenue in cleveland , ohio . where the three women were held captive . when amanda fled the home and ran across the street to call police , she was holding the hand of a young girl . ` help me i 'm amanda berry ... i 've been . kidnapped and i 've been missing for ten years and i 'm here . i 'm free . now , ' berry is heard saying in the call to police that has been publicly . released . in january , a prison inmate was . sentenced to four and a half years after admitting he provided a false burial tip . in the disappearance of berry . a judge in cleveland sentenced robert . wolford on his guilty plea to obstruction of justice , making a false . report and making a false alarm . last . summer , wolford tipped authorities to look for berry 's remains in a . cleveland lot . he was taken to the location , which was dug up with . backhoes .

<t> aaron zimmerman , 26 , went missing from his lorain , ohio , home on november 14 . </t> <t> zimmerman suffers from schizophrenia and asperger 's syndrome . </t> <t> michelle knight , 33 , was one of three women rescued from ariel castro 's cleveland home in may 2013 after 10 years of captivity . </t>

michelle knight attends rally for aaron zimmerman missing from ohio<T>

a prominent young activist has been charged with assaulting a guard during a ferguson-related protest just days after meeting with president barack obama at the white house . rasheen aldridge , 20 , the youngest member of the newly-established ferguson commission , was part of a group that rushed the doors at st. louis city hall , missouri , police said . video footage posted online show the group shouting , ` we shut s *** down ' , while storming towards marshals who were blocking the entrance . scroll down for video . rasheen aldridge -lrb- far left -rrb- , who is the youngest member of the newly-established ferguson commission , was charged with assault days after meeting president barack obama -lrb- far right -rrb- . wearing a grey hat , aldridge -lrb- centre -rrb- is seen in at the front of the group and at one point he appears to shove a marshal . wearing a grey hat , aldridge is seen in at the front of the group and at one point he appears to shove a marshal . the 20-year-old was charged with assault along with two other demonstrators , zachary chasnoff from st louis and chelsea carswell from austin , texas .<doc-sep>hundreds took to the streets hall last week as part of a protest over a st. louis county grand jury 's decision to not indict ferguson police officer darren wilson in michael brown 's shooting death . a police spokesman said : ` several individuals rushed the doors at city hall , attempting to gain entry . the 20-year-old was charged with third degree assault along with two other demonstrators . ` the individuals broke the door and c.u , a city marshall , stood at the door , blocking the individuals from entering city hall . the defendant was among the individuals attempting to gain entry to city hall . ` while c.u. was blocking entry , defendant and the other individuals were chanting and shouting at c.u. and others posted at the door . defendant and the other individuals continued to attempt to gain entry to city hall and defendant pushed c.u. ' on monday , aldridge and fellow commission member brittany packnett were in washington to visit mr obama . ` one of the most powerful things that happened today was i had the opportunity to meet with some young people , including a couple of young outstanding leaders from the ferguson community , brittany packnett and rasheen aldridge , ' said the us president . ` and what made me concerned was the degree to which they feel as if they are not heard or that the reality of what they experienced has been denied .<doc-sep>the member of young activists united admitted he was hesitant to accept an appointment to the commission . ` what made me greatly encouraged was how clear their voices were when they were heard , and how constructive they are in wanting to solve these problems . and i think anybody who had the chance to listen to them here today felt the same way . ' aldridge said he was ` disappointed ' with the president after their meeting because he did n't commit to action in ferguson . the member of young activists united admitted he was hesitant to accept an appointment to the commission . ` that was the most difficult part , to make sure i 'm not turning my back on my people or betraying them or doing any backdoor deals because like i said at the end of the day , i stand with them , ' he said . the 16-person panel of the ferguson commission has been appointed to study and make specific recommendations for how to make progress on the issues raised by events in ferguson . in a written statement , ferguson commission co-chairs rich mcclure and rev starsky wilson said : ` we do not have a lot of information on the situation with rasheen aldridge junior and the misdemeanor charge stemming from an incident at city hall last week . we hope to have a chance to talk to him to understand the facts . rasheen is a valued member of the ferguson commission . '<doc-sep>by . daily mail reporter . published : . 13:48 est , 8 january 2014 . | . updated : . 22:09 est , 8 january 2014 . arrested : donald preston ferguson , 52 , has been charged over the sexual assault and murder of a seven-year-old girl in 1990 . a 52-year-old man has been charged over the sexual assault and strangulation of a little girl whose battered body was found dumped behind a north carolina elementary school more than 20 years ago . donald preston ferguson was arrested at his spartanburg , south carolina home yesterday and charged with first-degree murder and sexual assault . police said advances in forensic technology enabled them to link ferguson to the horrific 23-year-old cold case which rocked greensboro , fox 8 carolina reported . in july 1990 , the body of seven-year-old shalonda poole was found in the woods behind jones elementary school , a day after she went missing . shalonda 's tiny body showed signs of strangulation and rape . shalonda 's family said they had never given up hope the little girl 's killer would be found . ` they said it 's official . we got her killer , ' shalonda 's mother marilyn poole said , according to fox 8 carolina . ' i had dreamed that this day was going to come . i have walked these floors crying out loud ... he took my heart and cut it up . '<doc-sep>ferguson confronts referee steve bennett in 2004 . although he scored more goals than any other scottish player in the fa premier league , finding the net 68 times , duncan ferguson also racked up nine red cards , and a three-month prison sentence for assault after headbutting another player during a game . while playing for rangers in 1994 , ferguson headbutted raith rovers striker john mcstay . referee kenny clark did not book ferguson over the incident , telling rovers players he had not seen it , but ferguson but was subsequently charged with assault . he was sentenced to three months in prison in 1995 , by which time he had left rangers for everton . he served 44 days . in 2001 , ferguson confronted two intruders who had broken into his home , managing to detain one - barry dawson - until police arrived . two years later , ferguson confronted another burglar at his home , who subsequently spent two days in hospital . carl bishop , who was jailed for four years in 2003 , had complained that he had been assaulted by ferguson , but this was dismissed by police .<doc-sep>by . aap . and ryan lipman . troubled former state of origin player blake ferguson has been banned from pubs , clubs and bottleshops at his appeal hearing in sydney . the judge upheld ferguson 's guilt over a 2013 indecent assault charge but set aside his conviction on the provision that he stay away from alcohol outlets and seek counselling for alcohol abuse . the 24-year-old former canberra and cronulla winger was convicted in december of groping a 24-year-old woman 's crotch during a boozy night out at cronulla 's 2230 nightclub . scroll down for video . blake ferguson has been banned from pubs , clubs and bottleshops after trying to appeal a two-year good behaviour bond . the incident occurred on june 16 , 2013 as ferguson celebrated his selection for the nsw origin side with state teammate , josh dugan . ferguson was handed a two-year good behaviour bond in february and immediately launched an appeal . sydney district court judge michael finnane on thursday reduced ferguson 's good behaviour bond to one year . ` alcohol is an enemy for you , not a friend , ' judge finnane told ferguson . judge finnane said he was prepared to lessen the punishment , in part , because of ferguson 's ` deprived ' and aboriginal background . ferguson was convicted in december of groping a 24-year-old woman 's crotch during a boozy night out at cronulla 's 2230 nightclub and had hoped to make a playing comeback with the roosters next season . june 16 , 2013 : ferguson was at cronulla 's 2230 bar celebrating his nsw origin selection with teammate josh dugan , when he grabbed a 24-year-old woman 's crotch . june 17 , 2013 : ferguson was charged with indecent assault . december 11 , 2013 : found guilty of indecent assault . he pleaded not guilty .<doc-sep>the families of many police officers in ferguson , missouri , are in hiding or running from town amid death and assault threats . one police wife told ktvi that she 's received threats over the phone and she 's been paranoid for her and her young daughter 's safety ever since . ` did they follow me here ? ' she told the station . ` did i do a good enough job after work today of taking different routes , on my way home ? scroll down for video . police families in ferguson , missouri , say they 're receiving threats and remain afraid for their lives as the city simmers in tension over the shooting of unarmed black teenager michael brown . a grand jury is expected to decide whether officer darren wilson -lrb- left -rrb- will be charged in the fatal shooting of michael brown -lrb- right -rrb- . tensions are rising in ferguson as a grand jury decides whether to charge white officer darren wilson in the august shooting of unarmed black teenager michael brown , 18 . in one recent message , a caller says : ` would you rather hear me coming out , coming out and robbing your house ? and it would be like , it 'd just be like silence man , you could n't hear nothing . ' ` it 's very frightening , ' said the police wife , who asked to not be identified . ` most people who have a family member who 's a police officer are very proud of what they do . ' she added : ` this is real and people actually do know how to find us and they do want to harm us . '

<t> rasheen aldridge , 20 , was arrested after a ferguson-related protest . </t> <t> he was part of a group that rushed the doors at st. louis city hall . </t> <t> video footage appears to show him pushing and shoving a guard . </t> <t> he is the youngest member of the new ferguson commission . </t> <t> activist met with president obama at the white house this week . </t>

ferguson commission member charged with assault<T>

as the king who thought nothing of killing off an inconvenient wife or rival , his place on the history curriculum is assured . but few would single out henry viii as a role model . which is why education secretary nicky morgan was facing ridicule last night after a bizarre interview in which she singled him out when asked to name her favourite monarch . nicky morgan said the controversial king was her favourite monarch in the interview with politics website conservativehome , but opted for elisabeth i on advice from aides after her first choice prompted surprise . the reign of henry viii , pictured , was dominated by his break from the papacy , and he is said to have carried out large numbers of political executions -- 330 in the years 1532-40 alone , with some estimates up to 72,000 . ` well i love the tudor period . i think henry viii , ' she said . the minister quickly withdrew her choice when aides and her interviewer on the politics website , conservativehome , expressed their surprise .<doc-sep>she said : ` shall i change that to elizabeth i ? a strong female monarch at a time when there were n't many examples . ' henry 's reign was dominated by his break from the papacy and the establishment of a reformed , national church . but he carried out large numbers of political executions -- 330 in the years 1532-40 alone . a contemporary chronicle says he had 72,000 people killed , although the true figure is likely to be much lower and in line with other monarchs in troubled political and religious times . henry 's most famous victim was the second of his six wives , anne boleyn , who he had accused of adultery . he also had his fifth wife , catherine howard , beheaded for being ` unchaste ' . a conservative campaign for new grammar schools came under fire yesterday -- from the tory education secretary . nicky morgan said she ` was not sure that separating people at the age of 11 ' would improve social mobility or transform education . she insisted instead that she wanted all the country 's state schools to do well . her comments come after senior party figures called for an expansion of grammar schools to be included in next year 's general election manifesto .<doc-sep>home secretary theresa may and defence secretary michael fallon have backed plans for new ` satellite ' grammar school campuses in their constituencies . kent county council has asked miss morgan to approve its plans for an extra grammar school to meet demand in sevenoaks , mr fallon 's constituency . earlier proposals were rejected by mrs morgan 's predecessor michael gove . mrs morgan told the conservativehome website it was wrong to think that the only way to get access to good state education was to reintroduce grammar schools : ` i would push back on that and just say actually we want all of our state schools to be good and outstanding . ' his inner circle were never safe and thomas more and thomas cromwell were among many courtiers and nobles put to death in a reign that ran from 1509 to 1547 . chris mcgovern , chairman of the campaign for real education , said mrs morgan 's choice showed appalling ignorance of british history . ` henry viii is a figure more akin to kim jong-un , the north korean leader , ' he said . ` he was a tyrant . he was responsible for the executions of thousands of people .<doc-sep>` he used to burn protestants and catholics in the same place , on the same day , alongside each other . ` what a fool mrs morgan is . it 's laughable . she has to be kidding . it 's someone who does n't know her history . ' asked in the interview to name her political heroes , mrs morgan chose margaret thatcher , mikhail gorbachev and fw de klerk , the last apartheid ruler of south africa . the two men were ` prepared to take on the system , having been elected or appointed in that system ' , she said . mrs morgan was also asked if this country was in need of glasnost -- the policy for openness in government institutions in the soviet union . she replied : ` the westminster system , there 's no doubt about it , people want to know honestly from their politicians about what can change and what ca n't change and why we 're doing things . they want to know what motivates us to be making change . '<doc-sep>but the spokesman said it was ` nonsense ' to say children would be taught gay rights . labour 's shadow education secretary tristram hunt said mrs morgan ` clearly does not believe that lgbt rights are british values ' . he said : ` compulsory sex and relationship education , including lgbt rights , in all schools is common sense , not nonsense . ` nicky morgan should apologise for the offence that has been caused by claiming that it is nonsense for all schools to teach gay rights . ' it came after the education secretary nicky morgan -- who said last week that she had changed her mind about gay marriage after voting against its introduction -- warned schools not to ` close minds ' . she told the sunday times that schools must teach ` pupils to respect other people even if they do not agree with them ' . ofsted chief sir michael wilshaw will mark down any schools which do not ` actively promote ' british values .<doc-sep>education secretary nicky morgan hailed teachers as ` heroes ' yesterday as she tried to end the bitter battles with the unions fought by her predecessor michael gove . mrs morgan , appointed to the cabinet in july to smooth relations with the teaching profession , went out of her way to praise classroom staff for their efforts -- and pledged to cut their workload . unions last night welcomed the change of approach and praised mrs morgan for her ` warm words ' . but delegates at the conservative party conference showed their appreciation for mr gove 's tough stance , giving him an extraordinary standing ovation when mrs morgan briefly mentioned him . scroll down for video . education secretary nicky morgan said she did not want her children taught by exhausted teachers .<doc-sep>nicola ann ` nicky ' morgan completed her rapid rise to the cabinet this morning , replacing michael gove as education secretary just four years after entering parliament . the 41-year-old mother of one became an mp in 2010 - representing loughborough in the east midlands - and has risen rapidly despite sparking controversy over her outspoken opposition to gay marriage . she began her government career as a junior whip before becoming a treasury minister in october last year . david cameron also handed her the job of women 's minister , attending cabinet - a position she will keep as education secretary . scroll down for video . nick morgan has backed every education reform introduced by michael gove and is an ally of the chancellor george osborne . the new education secretary nicky morgan arrived in downing street today . the high-flying mother of one only entered parliament in 2010 .<doc-sep>` what we have seen michael gove achieve over the last four years , a series of landmark reforms in the education system . ` now , going forward , in the run-up to the general election , the prime minister wants michael gove , just as william hague , right at the heart of his government team . ` that 's why he has taken on the role of chief whip , and as part of that you should expect to see a great deal of michael gove on you television and radio channels . ' mr cameron also welcomed his mrs morgan 's appointment . his spokesman said : ` he appoints the people who are right for the job and he thinks nicky morgan 's track record makes her the right person for that role . ' the spokesman highlighted that mrs morgan had championed help with childcare bills while at the treasury . public sector workers - including thousands of teachers - marched across the country last week over pay , pensions and cuts . in the most dramatic reshuffle of his premiership , mr cameron also promoted defence secretary philip hammond to replace william hague as foreign secretary after the surprise announcement last night that the former tory leader was moving to become leader of the commons before quitting as an mp next year . liz truss becomes the youngest member of cabinet at 38 after being appointed environment secretary to replace owen paterson , who ran into trouble over the failed badger cull and his handling of the winter floods , as well as antagonising green groups with his scepticism about man-made climate change . but labour described the reshuffle as the ` massacre of the moderates ' as a host of right wingers were promoted . former treasury minister nicky morgan was announced as the new education secretary . she is a privately-educated mother of one , who trained as a solicitor . nicola ann ` nicky ' morgan completed her rapid rise to the cabinet this morning , replacing michael gove as education secretary . the london-born 41-year-old only become an mp in 2010 - representing loughborough in the east midlands . she was quickly made a junior whip before becoming a treasury minister in october and attending the cabinet in her second role as women 's minister - a position she will keep as education secretary . mrs morgan is a trustee of the conservative christian fellowship and voted against same-sex marriage because of her faith . this is widely seen as the the reason mr cameron split the women and equalities brief last year - leading to accusations that she was the ` minister for straight women ' . teachers celebrating mrs morgan 's rise may be left disappointed - as she has strongly backed every single education reform pushed through by mr gove . she voted very strongly for free schools , academies and tuition fee increases . the tory minister has also never attended state school herself - attending the exclusive # 4,701-a-year surbiton high school in south west london . mrs morgan went on to study law at oxford before becoming a high flying city lawyer in 1996 .

<t> nicky morgan singled him out when asked to name her favourite monarch . </t> <t> quickly withdrew her choice after aides and her interviewer were surprised . </t> <t> then decided on elizabeth i who she said was a strong female monarch . </t> <t> henry to blame for at least 330 executions in the years 1532-40 alone . </t> <t> campaign for real education said choice showed ignorance of history . </t> <t> added that ` henry viii is a figure more akin to kim jong-un of north korea ' </t>

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a grandmother , who has been left devastated by the discovery of two abandoned babies in one week , has set up a ` safe haven ' on her own doorstep . catherine lucre from camden , south west of sydney , has also set up a facebook page in which she offers to pick up any unwanted children from mothers who prefer to remain anonymous . ' i just want to offer another alternative to mothers than leaving their babies in a drain or burying it at the beach , ' mrs lucre told daily mail australia . scroll down for video . pictured with her granddaughter , catherine lucre is offering to do anything it takes to prevent another child being abandoned in unsafe circumstances . the mother-of-four started the facebook page , operation safe haven , following the discovery of a baby 's body at maroubra beach .<doc-sep>the 54-year-old mother-of-four , who works as a midwife , has shared her mobile phone number on the facebook group , titled operation safe haven , and encourages anyone in need to contact her . ` if you 're in distress or do n't know what to do or you 're scared or alone or worried for whatever reason -- if you just have no other means of caring for your infant - contact me , ' she said . ` that 's just one way that i 'm prepared to help people in this situation . if someone said that they lived in wollongong , i 'd be prepared to go down there and meet them somewhere or they can leave the baby somewhere and i 'll get it if they want to remain anonymous . ` they can also leave their baby out the front and ring the doorbell and i 'll leave it for ten seconds before i answer if they do n't want to have a face to face meeting . ' the 54-year-old mother-of-four , who works as a midwife , has also set up a bassinet at her front door . ` i 'll leave it for ten seconds before i answer -lsb- the door -rsb- if they do n't want to have a face to face meeting , ' she told daily mail australia .<doc-sep>her offer comes following the discovery of a baby 's body buried in the sand at maroubra beach and a newborn boy who was , only a week earlier , found abandoned in drain at quakers hill . mrs lucre , who called police in 2009 to offer to pay for the funeral of a baby whose body had been found at a rubbish tip , said she has received an enormous amount of positive support for her offer , but is yet to be contacted by any mothers . when that day comes , she said she would immediately take the infant to a hospital and contact the department of community services and police , but promised to maintain the mother 's privacy . the registered nurse said that she would like to see the introduction of baby hatches , adding that she had met many mothers during her career as a midwife who were not aware of the services available to them . ` if you 're in distress or do n't know what to do or you 're scared or alone or worried for whatever reason -- if you just have no other means of caring for your infant - contact me , ' mrs lucre said after sharing her mobile phone number on her facebook page . she has received an enormous amount of positive support for her offer , but is yet to be contacted by any mothers . when that day comes , she said she would immediately take the infant to a hospital and contact the department of community services and police , but promised to maintain the mother 's privacy .<doc-sep>' i understand there are reasons women are pushed to conceal their pregnancies , and there are a lot of women who suffer from depression , ' mrs lucre said . ` they fear what you are going to do about it . for instance , when i was working in aboriginal health with docs , when you 'd mention docs they would automatically think that you 're going to take the baby straight away . ` people do n't know what services are out there , docs can help you with housing for example . ' ' i do n't understand why we as a society are n't outraged by the discovery of babies being buried in the sand . ' ` if the government is n't doing anything , i will . ' the registered nurse said that she would like to see the introduction of baby hatches , adding that she had met many mothers during her career as a midwife who were not aware of the services available to them .<doc-sep>along a winding chinese mountain road dotted with inns and restaurants is jinan orphanage , a place of refuge and site for troubled parents to dump unwanted children . the government-run orphanage in eastern china opened its first baby hatch on june 1 , international children 's day , as a symbolic step to show the country 's commitment to improving child welfare . however , it since proved so popular that authorities have had to introduce new rules to limit the number of babies and children being abandoned . in just 11 days , 106 children , all with disabilities or medical conditions , were dropped off at the jinan facility , according to local state media . that is more than the 85 orphans the city accepted the entire previous year . in one reported case , a six-year-old girl was pushed out of a car in front of the hatch . in her pocket was $ 430 and a piece of paper with her birth date and time written on it , according to state media . waiting outside the hatch . cnn waited outside the hatch on a tuesday afternoon to see how often it was being used . the hatch is a small , detached room at the side of the orphanage , equipped with a crib , incubator and air conditioning . once the child 's guardian leaves the hatch , the door locks and an alarm sounds , alerting staff to the anonymous drop . in the first of two attempted drops , two men walked up to the hatch and started taking photos of a sign with detailed instructions on how to drop off a baby .<doc-sep>tricked : promising student catherine wynter was murdered whilst babysitting in borehamwood , hertfordshire . the jury heard in an earlier hearing that miss wynter , 19 , agreed to babysit for her sister sabrina while she spent boxing day night with her boyfriend and his parents . her mother joy davies went to check on her just after 8am on december 27 last year and saw blood on the front door . the children , three and four , came up to her at the door and said ` grandma , katie 's dead ' . catherine 's mother joy davis then followed a trail of blood and found her daughter lying dead on the the kitchen floor at her sister 's home in borehamwood , hertfordshire , in a pool of her own blood . the naive churchgoer , known as katie , had been stabbed 23 times by karate expert bushby to her neck and stomach including 13 fatal blows , st albans crown court heard . guilty : tony bushby , a teenage karate teacher , was convicted of stabbing his girlfriend to death on boxing day as she babysat her niece and nephew . ` obsessed ' : tony bushby created a circle of friends to persuade the naive christian to go out with him , before mercilessly stabbing her . before she had started babysitting that evening her sister had advised her to ` lock the door and not let anybody in ' . covered .<doc-sep>london -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- royal watchers eagerly await the arrival of a child that will be heir to the british throne . here 's what you need to know and the latest developments : . • could the world 's media be camped outside the wrong hospital ? britain 's telegraph newspaper reports that a contingency plan is in place for catherine to give birth at the royal berkshire hospital in reading , if she goes into labor while staying at her parents ' home in berkshire , and its swift progress means the journey back to london is impractical . • the duchess of cambridge is expected , however , to give birth at the private lindo wing of st. mary 's hospital , next to paddington station in london . it 's where william was born . catherine 's mother , carole middleton , is likely to be on hand at the hospital . why are some babies overdue ? • there 's been plenty of speculation about the baby 's name -- and betting is going strong . the famous battersea dogs and cats home in london , which takes in and re-homes lost and unwanted pets , has gone a step further and named a litter of kittens after the bookies ' favorites : alexandra , charlotte , elizabeth , victoria , grace , james and george . • queen elizabeth ii is among those keen for the new baby to greet the world . on a visit to northern england wednesday , she was asked by a little girl whether she wants her great-grandchild to be a boy or a girl . the queen replied : `` i do n't think i mind . i would very much like it to arrive . i 'm going on holiday . ''<doc-sep>some of the women had unwanted pregnancies and wanted to get rid of their babies , while others were impregnated as part of the operation of the clinic 's business , orakwue said . a doctor arrested at the location said the babies had been handed over to social welfare for adoption . police said the women seized were not cooperating . only one of the women has talked so far , and she said her friend took her to the clinic , according to ogbonna . `` they do not want to open up , '' he said . the investigation continues , police said .

<t> catherine lucre has started a facebook page and handed out her mobile phone number , offering to take any unwanted babies . </t> <t> the grandmother has even offered to travel in order to pick up the infants . </t> <t> she says she will take them directly to a hospital and contact police , but promises to ensure the mother 's anonymity . </t> <t> her offer comes following the discovery of a baby 's body buried in the sand at maroubra beach and a newborn boy who was abandoned in a drain at quakers hill . </t>

catherine lucre sets up bassinet at her front door to collect unwanted babies<T>

from american eagle to apple stores , beacons are popping up everywhere . are they a shopper 's best friend or another pesky big brother monitoring our every move ? the square or rectangular devices , smaller than a smartphone , can hang on a wall or be placed on a machine and communicate with your phone via bluetooth signals . accessed through apps you download to your smartphone , beacon technology can do everything from guide you to the correct airport terminal to turn on your coffee maker as you sleepily enter the kitchen . in retail , beacons aim to entice you to spend money . as you enter a store , your smartphone might light up with a sale alert . stand in the dress section for a while and a coupon may pop up for something on a nearby hanger . we 're watching you : accessed through apps you download to your smartphone , beacon technology can do everything from guide you to the correct airport terminal to turn on your coffee maker . ` the most important thing a shopper might need to get access to when they go into a store are ratings and reviews , coupons and promotions , ' said erik mcmillan , ceo of shelfbucks , which is working with video game retailer gamestop and others on its beacon marketing . beacons give customers that research right there in the store -- when they have their wallets and are looking to buy . macy 's inc. has installed beacons in all of its 840 department stores ; other chains such as kohl 's are testing them in some locations . mcmillan likens beacons to the early days of retail websites in the 1990s when ` all of a sudden it got to the point that ` you ca n't not have a website ' . '<doc-sep>he predicts the technology will skyrocket from the 50,000 beacons in use now to between 5 million and 10 million next year . the vast majority of shopping is still done in stores . e-commerce is fast-growing but accounts for only about 9 percent of total retail sales , according to forrester research . beacons merge in-store shopping with mobile access to information -- and data shows they work . broadcasting : beacons are relatively low tech devices installed in retail locations . they emit low-energy bluetooth signals to detect an app user 's location and proximity in real time . the simplicity and functionality of beacons have the potential to be the most effective location-aware technology for in-store marketing . between july and september , 30 percent of shoppers who received a ` push-ad ' from an in-store beacon used that offer to buy something , according to a survey by swirl , a marketing technology company that has worked with retailers such as lord & taylor , hudson 's bay , alex and ani , kenneth cole and timberland to deploy beacons . sixty percent of shoppers opened beacon-sent messages , and over half of those surveyed said they would do more holiday shopping at the stores as a result of their beacon experience . graham uffelman , a 45-year-old new yorker , said he bought bluetooth headphones at best buy because of a deal he got via the shopkick beacon marketing app . ` the app knew i was in the store and actually suggested a product i wanted , ' he said .<doc-sep>` the experience was great but also a little unnerving in the sense that the store knew who i was and that i was present in their location . it felt a little big brother-like . ' and that 's the challenge . not everyone is thrilled that a beacon app is monitoring them when they walk around with their cellphone . outdoor advertising firm titan drew such outcry last month when it installed beacons in phone booths in new york the city had to take them out . mine of information : using beacons can provide value to your shoppers -lrb- special offers , product information , ratings and reviews , etc. -rrb- , but the most valuable information is the data the app collects as users engage with it . eamon bauman , 24 , an it systems administrator in wisconsin , said he would n't let a store 's app have access to his location even if it meant coupons or deals . ` it 's providing retailers too much information about ourselves , ' he said . ` if a retailer really wants to draw me into their store , showing me deals before i get to the mall is a better way . ' chloe joslin , 22 , a student in jonesboro , arkansas , was taken aback when she drove by a walgreens and a notification on her phone from the walgreens app popped up . ` the app never asked for permission to use location services and to my knowledge i had disabled them from almost every app to avoid such a situation , ' she said .<doc-sep>because location settings can be different for individual apps , though , it can sometimes be difficult to disable all services . the pop-up likely resulted from the phone 's location setting for nearby store notifications , said walgreen co. spokesman phil caruso in an email . he said customers can turn off notifications if they prefer not to receive them . currently , the drugstore retailer is using beacon technology on a pilot basis in only a very small number of its duane reade stores . transparency is key , says rob murphy , swirl 's vice president of marketing . ` now it 's pretty standard if anybody is doing this type of marketing to specifically ask for permission , ' he said . ` you have to request an opt-in for location services and in-store push notifications . ' ` you ca n't be interruptive or intrusive , you have to be positive and helpful , ' said alexis rask , chief revenue officer of shopkick , whose app is also used by teen retailer american eagle to provide welcome messages , merchandise tips and styling guidance throughout its nearly 1,000 u.s. stores . that appeals to dan reich , 26 , who works in health care in washington , d.c. ' i would n't mind letting a retailer know my location if it meant i 'd receive coupons or benefits when i 'm in the store , ' he said . ` this type of data is collected when we sign into facebook or twitter or any other social media application . i 'm essentially already providing that information , so i might as well get something out of it in the process . '<doc-sep>facebook has starting testing ads that appear on your handset as soon as you walk into a store or visit a museum or landmark . it hopes the service , called place tips , could help it take on yelp and foursquare by offering information about shops and other locations . the firm is also working with stores in new york to test a bluetooth ` beacon ' that can push an ad to a user 's phone when they walk in . scroll down for video . the dominique ansel bakery is one of the firm 's testing out facebook 's new beacons - a bluetooth gadget in the store that sends an ad when people are nearby . your location is determined using cellular networks , wi-fi and gps . it will be tested in central park , brooklyn bridge , times square , the statue of liberty and jfk airport . in certain places , we 're also testing place tips using facebook bluetooth beacons , which send a signal to your phone that helps us show you the right tips for the right place . beacons transmit bluetooth signals in a range of about 500 feet . facebook is these in a handful of businesses in new york such as the metropolitan museum of art , dominique ansel bakery , strand book store , the burger joint at le parker meridien hotel , brooklyn bowl , pianos , the big gay ice cream shop and veselka . ` place tips will show you fun , useful and relevant info about the place you 're at , ' the firm says . ` starting today on facebook for iphone , place tips may show up at the top of your news feed when you 're out and about . ' tapping on place tips wo n't post on facebook or show anyone where you are , a move the firm hopes will ease privacy concerns .<doc-sep>3 . ad firms watch your tweets to better market to you . twitter , not to be outdone by facebook 's ad targeting , came up with its own version . leading advertising firm wpp announced last week that it was partnering with twitter in what the two companies are calling a `` global strategic partnership . '' what does that mean for you ? twitter is allowing wpp to analyze twitter data to set up a way to better monitor real-time consumer behavior . 4 . companies use retina trackers to see how your eyes move in the store . social media companies are not the only ones scrambling to use your data for more precise targeting . marketers and consumer-products companies have come up with an effective and very science fiction-y method to better monitor how you interact with products , according to a wall street journal report . using computer simulations of product designs and store layouts , companies like procter & gamble and kimberly-clark corp. are experimenting with eye-tracking technology to better understand how things like how shelf placement or logo size affects consumer behavior . 5 . department stores can track your smartphone . similarly , a denver news station learned that some nordstroms were using their wifi network to track customers ' smartphones and create a heatmap of their movements and how long they stayed in each section of the store . the wifi tracking program does have an opt-out , which you can learn more about here . 6 . amazon has ads that watch what you look at online .<doc-sep>brookman sides with facebook on the changes , though . `` for facebook , of course , the point is for you to provide them more data about your life , which they can use to serve you ads you 'll be more likely to engage with -lrb- which makes them more money -rrb- . but there 's potentially real value here too , if people can discover ways to share their music-listening and cooking habits with friends in a perhaps lighter-touch way . '' passive sharing is n't a privacy invasion , but it is `` killing taste , '' farhad manjoo wrote at slate . `` why do you share a story , video , or photo ? because you want your friends to see it . and why do you want your friends to see it ? because you think they 'll get a kick out of it , '' he says . `` i know this sounds obvious , but it 's somehow eluded zuckerberg that sharing is fundamentally about choosing . you experience a huge number of things every day , but you choose to tell your friends about only a fraction of them , because most of what you do is n't worth mentioning . '' the mit technology review notes that facebook tried something like this in 2007 . it failed . `` the new features may prove controversial , '' tom simonite says . `` in some ways they resemble beacon , a failed project from 2007 in which sites like amazon automatically posted updates to facebook when a person bought something . beacon was canceled after public protests over a lack of privacy controls . '' we 'll see how the public reacts to what zuckerberg calls `` real-time serendipity '' when these changes launch in a few weeks . but if these changes stand , and if people do sign up for these new-new facebook apps with auto-share built in , then all of us may soon have a semi-public record of everything we do online . just like bell , the researcher with a camera around his neck .<doc-sep>the app can also be used to issue . refunds , with the barcodes stored in the phone , and able to be brought . back to the store for a refund . to begin with the app will only work in fashion chains coast , oasis and warehouse as well as karen millen . the service launches nationally on 31st may and will be available in 230 stores . cameron mclean , managing director of . paypal uk , said : ` today marks the start of a quiet revolution in the way . we shop on the high street . ` we 've created a simple , secure way to use a . mobile phone to pay in your favourite stores . ' millions have already been invested . in developing ` contactless ' technology , which lets us buy goods without . inserting a card into a machine . barclaycard and orange launched quick . tap last year -- where shoppers can spend up to # 15 by waving their phone . over an electronic pad . however , customers using this still need to go . to a till .

<t> stores are using beacons to appeal to customers with relevant and customized deals and experiences . </t> <t> many brands are starting to realize that customers are willing to receive messages via beacon technology if there 's a direct benefit to them . </t> <t> messages are beamed to shoppers who have installed store apps on their phones . </t> <t> beacons are relatively low tech devices installed in retail locations . </t> <t> they emit low-energy bluetooth signals to detect an app user 's location and proximity in real time . </t> <t> less than 1percent of the 3.5 million retail stores in the us have rolled out beacon tech but the number is rapidly growing . </t>

more stores using ` beacon ' technology to broadcast ads to your phone<T>

free-to-air channels on foxtel crashed on wednesday afternoon , an outage which came in the middle of cricketer phillip hughes ' funeral . the outage caused all free to air channels to stop broadcasting , but the blackout was particularly bad for viewers watching the hughes funeral on channel nine . it cut out when hughes ' cousin nino ramunno was speaking and resumed broadcast around 20 minutes later . a foxtel spokesperson said they 're yet to identify the reach of the outage but admitted it had a ` reasonably large impact ' . scroll down for video . foxtel users have expressed their outrage as the service went down in the middle of phillip hughes ' funeral . ` some customers have been impacted by some severe storm activity at the satellite site ' , the spokesperson told daily mail australia . they added a failure of their back-up systems and the outage has not ` has not affected foxtel go and foxtel play . ' many angry customers took to social media to express their outrage at the unfortunate timing of the error . foxtel had an error message up on their website confirming there is a signal outage , but asked people to wait until it is resolved rather than contacting them . the outage was due to bad weather at their satellite station and foxtel is yet to determine the reach of it . about an hour after the initial outage foxtel tweeted that it was due to storm activity and a cable failure . ` please be advised that this is an issue at the signal source which has been escalated to our engineers and will be resolved as soon as possible . ` this issue may impact some or all of your channels and will be resolved without you needing to speak to a technical agent or do anything , ' a post from a community manager on the help page reads . the same manager has also advised which other channels viewers could watch phillip hughes ' funeral on . ` if your viewing is affected on channel 9 -lrb- fta -rrb- by this issue , here is a list of alternatives to view phillip hughes funeral coverage : fox sports news sd - channel 254sky news - channel 601foxtel go and foxtel play will not be affected -lrb- sky news or fox sports news available -rrb- , ' the post read . but this did little to calm those on social media upset by the outage . many took to social media to slam foxtel over the inconvenient timing . ` well done foxtel at stuffing up the hughes funeral for alot -lrb- sic -rrb- of people . no signal the entire time , ' one user wrote . another posted a photo showing the error message on their tv screen , calling foxtel a ` disgrace ' . after the channels had been down for around an hour foxtel tweeted their apologies that some customers ' services were down due to ` storm activity and cable failure ' . ` we apologise that some customers may be impacted by storm activity and a cable failure . the issue will be fixed asap ' .<doc-sep>in addition , foxtel has announced plans to strengthen its high-definition offering across all of its premium content packs by adding nine new hd channels including sports , movies and drama bringing foxtel 's total hd channel count to 36 . in a big incentive , pay tv operator , foxtel will slash the price of its entry level and cable subscriptions to half , set to cost new customers just $ 25 per month . while existing customers get more benefits free of charge . as part of its new pricing structure , they 'll be a revamp of premium tiers which include offering the sports pack for just $ 25 per month . there 'll also be new technology , the new set top box , the iq3 , is currently in its final field trials . ` iq3 will be the most advanced set-top box available and will provide a revolutionary new way to enjoy the best that foxtel has to offer ' , mr freudenstein said . ` the changes we are announcing today constitute a defining moment in australian media ' . ` with amazing bonuses for current customers , new pricing designed to make foxtel more accessible and with iq3 and triple-play just around the corner , the time has never been better to take advantage of this golden age of television through foxtel ' . the changes come as foxtel face a host of other new competitors . the free to air tv industry launched its freeview plus service this week , which allow viewers to watch catch-up services from free-to-air channels using tv and an internet connection . while nine entertainment co and fairfax media also recently confirmed a $ 100 million joint venture partnership on the new subscription video on-demand service , streamco . foxtel has reported that it directly employs around 2,500 people and is subscribed to 2.6 million homes .<doc-sep>new south wales state premier mike baird says a planned state funeral for phillip hughes has been called off . hughes died aged 25 on november 27 , two days after being struck by a short-pitched ball from sean abbott during a domestic first class match at the sydney cricket ground . more than 5,000 people , including former australia team-mates and players from around the world , attended a funeral service in hughes ' hometown of macksville , new south wales last wednesday . tributes continued to be laid out for fallen cricket star phillip hughes at the adelaide oval on sunday . hughes died last month after being struck by a short-pitched delivery at the sydney cricket ground . the coffin of hughes is carried down the aisle during his funeral service in macksville last week . baird said on monday the planned state ceremony had been cancelled after consultation with hughes ' family and cricket australia . ` all parties felt that given the enormous outpouring of support at last wednesday 's funeral , that a state memorial service would no longer need to be held , ' baird said in a statement .<doc-sep>` all parties felt that given the enormous outpouring of support at last wednesday 's funeral , a state memorial service would no longer need to be held , ' new south wales premier mike baird said . ` last wednesday 's funeral in macksville was a wonderful service and a fitting tribute to phillip 's life and it was a privilege to be a part of it . sean abbott received warm embraces from his nsw team-mates ahead of a training session on monday . preparing to launch into action . sean abbott inspects the pitch prior to a training session for nsw . sean abbott was among the mourners at phillip hughes ' funeral last week . the young fast bowler is set to playing cricket for the first time since hughes ' death in a new south wales vs queensland game starting tomorrow . young fast bowler sean abbott in full flight . he sat out the resumption of grade cricket but is set to play again for new south wales on tuesday . abbott , who made his international debut in october , returned to training with nsw last tuesday and was among the more than 5000 mourners at hughes 's funeral the next day in the northern nsw town of macksville . hughes ' death sent shockwaves through the international cricket community , and senior australian players have conceded that returning to the playing field has been a challenge . there has been speculation abbott may be too traumatised by hughes ' death to make a full and effective return to the sport . abbott has been supported by all parts of the cricket community , including hughes ' family and australian captain michael clarke . sean abbott pictured after visiting phillip hughes in hospital after the batsman was fatally injured by a bouncer abott bowled during a south australia-nsw game last month . hughes ' former opening partner for australia , simon katich -lrb- left -rrb- was among the cricketers who were quick to console sean abbott after the phillip hughes tragedy . mourners singled out sean abbott at hughes ' funeral , offering words of comfort for the grieving fast bowler . legends of the game , including dean jones -lrb- left -rrb- , sought out sean abbott immediately after the accident and at the funeral to provide support . cricket nsw said all players , abbott included , were given the opportunity to decide when they want to return to playing . the scg wicket where hughes was struck has been retired by groundskeepers and will not feature again during australia 's summer of cricket . trauma experts say the impact of hughes 's death might not sink in for abbott for weeks . but they also say that returning to training and competition , if he 's surrounded by supportive team-mates , could help him recover quicker from any psychological damage . phillip hughes died on november 27 after suffering a head injury two days earlier while batting for his adopted state south australia against his home state new south wales two days earlier . the pitch on which phillip hughes was stricken by a bouncer will no longer be used this summer . hughes ' grieving south australian team-mates are also yet to decide if they will play tasmania in the next round of the sheffield shield . ' i would n't recommend -lrb- the players -rrb- stay away -lrb- from the sport -rrb- at all , actually , ' said michael burge , director of the australian college of trauma treatment . ` they just need to be taking into account that they may be a little bit awkward or not quite on their game as they were for a few weeks . ' sean abbott and his partner brier neill pictured in the procession through the streets of hughes ' hometown of macksville after the batsman 's funeral .<doc-sep>australian test cricketer ryan harris says he and his teammates were given ' a bit of closure ' following phillip hughes ' funeral service . it came as the australian test squad touched down in adelaide ahead of their first match since hughes ' death . ryan harris -lrb- centre -rrb- says he and his teammates were given ' a bit of closure ' following phillip hughes ' funeral service . hughes , 25 , died last thursday after he was struck in the neck by a cricket ball . his funeral service was held on wednesday . harris said some of his teammates had not even thought about playing since hughes ' tragic death last thursday after he was hit with a cricket ball in the neck . ' i know some guys have really struggled . some have n't even picked up a bat or ball yet since it happened , ' he wrote . ` they 're just not going to know , until they pick a bat or ball up , whether or not they 're going to be capable of playing . '

<t> free-to-air channels on foxtel are down across the country . </t> <t> channel nine is the worst affected . </t> <t> the channels went down in middle of phillip hughes ' funeral . </t> <t> foxtel said the outage was due to bad weather at their satellite site . </t>

foxtel 's free-to-air channels crash during phillip hughes funeral service<T>

with his regiment weak with hunger and short of ammunition , william davies knew there was only one way to save himself and his fellow soldiers . in an extraordinary act of bravery , the bombardier crawled across no man 's land and into the german trenches in the dead of night to steal rations for his world war i comrades . a few weeks later , he lost an arm and a leg in a german attack , but despite his injuries , miraculously survived for four days in the freezing mud , before being rescued by american medics from the allied army . hero : william davies who crawled into a german trench to steal food for his friends in world war one . a few weeks later , he lost an arm and a leg in a german attack . he is pictured with his wife mary . the act epitomised the courage of mr davies , his granddaughter cathy alderson said , who never once complained about his war time experience or injuries . although he received three war medals , mr davies ' bravery was never formally recognised and she has decided to tell his story for the first time ahead of the 65th anniversary of his death next week . ` he was an extraordinary man , ' mrs alderson said . ` a real character , but very self-effacing . ` his comrades used to come to see him after the war and talk about what he did , but he was always of the attitude that he had been left with no choice , someone had to get a grip of the situation . ` there 's been a lot this year about the 100th anniversary of the great war and honouring those who died , everyone is touched by their stories .<doc-sep>stoic : cathy alderson from stoneycroft , liverpool , says he never once complained about his war time experience or injuries . although he received three war medals , mr davies ' bravery was never formally recognised and she has decided to tell his story for the first time ahead of the 65th anniversary of his death . ` but it also struck me that there were a lot of men who came back that suffered terribly and had to scrape together a living . my grandfather was one of those and i wanted to tell his story to coincide with the anniversary of his death next week . ' born in kirkdale , liverpool , in 1881 , mr davies was 34 , married and a father to seven children by the time he was called up with the royal field artillery , in 1915 . his fellow soldiers quickly nicknamed him ` bunloaf ' , after the traditional fruit cake he was sent from home by his ` nanny ' that he generously shared out in the trenches . but by february 1918 , as the war neared its end , food on the frontline were scarce and mr davies ' regiment were starved of rations . despite his injuries , mr davies quickly re-adjusted to civilian life and started selling the liverpool echo from a pitch outside the adelphi hotel for 20 years . ` his regiment were stuck for food and ammunition , ' mrs alderson said . ` he crawled all the way over to the german trenches to steal what they needed , and then crawled back . ` he did it under the cover of darkness , he had to crawl quietly on his stomach , elbows and knees under lines and lines of barbed wire . he said he could hear the germans talking but took what he could , stuffed it under his battle dress and crawled back . it must have taken a great deal of courage . ' a few weeks later , the regiment was situated close to the infamous somme , which claimed so many british lives , when the battle of st quentin began . more than a million shells rained down on the allied positions , in some of the heaviest german bombing of the war .<doc-sep>describing the moment which would change her grandfather 's life forever , mrs alderson said : ` he was holding two horses and a copy of tit-bit magazine . ` the magazine had fallen to the floor , and he bent down to pick it up . as he did so a shell crashed down which blew up his horses and the two officers stood up right next to him - taking his left arm and lower leg with them . ' as he lay motionless amid the destruction , a german soldier tried to ` finish him off ' by stabbing a bayonet in mr davies ' neck , she added . mrs davies was sent a telegram to say her husband was presumed dead , but incredibly he survived . ` four days later some young american medical volunteers were sent in to pick up the corpses , ' mrs alderson , a retired macmillan nurse , said . ` miraculously , when they picked william up , they saw his eyes flickering . he must have been hypothermic , as the body can sometimes last much longer when it ' s freezing cold . ' he was initially taken to an american field hospital because he was wearing an american uniform , having discarded his own after a mustard gas attack . what remained of his leg was amputated at the mid-thigh , and he was sent home to be rehabilitated at alder hey hospital , liverpool . despite his injuries , mr davies quickly re-adjusted to civilian life and started selling the local newspaper , the liverpool echo , from a pitch outside the famous adelphi hotel for 20 years . mr davies and his wife also had four more children , including mrs alderson 's mother , veronica , and her twin in 1919 . mr davies wartime experience , however , never left him and he died aged 68 on december 9 1949 of lung problems caused by exposure to mustard gas .<doc-sep>it 's the last place on earth you would want to play football . but in 1915 , while staring death in the face , british troops from the london irish rifles passed this ball between them as they courageously charged across no man 's land under heavy fire . the tattered brown ball ended up in german trenches following the successful but bloody attack at the battle of loos - and a century later it has been valued at # 15,000 on the antiques roadshow . incredible : this ball was kicked across no man 's land by british soldiers under heavy machine-gun and mortar fire during the battle of loos in the first world war . the ball was one of six that soldiers had planned to dribble across the battlefield in a show of british bravado - and utter madness . but the night before the offensive their commanding officer rumbled them - and shot five of the balls rendering them useless . the one that survived belonged to sergeant frank edwards who hid it from his commanding officer by stuffing it up his tunic moments before going into battle . he booted the ball into no man 's land where men from the london irish rifles fanned out like a line of forwards - passing it between themselves while being bombarded with mortar and machine-gun fire . hid the ball : sergeant frank edwards , right , with one of his brothers , and pictured with london irish rifles . sergeant edwards was shot and wounded , and after bouncing into german trenches , the ball was later found wedged in barbed wire and taken back to headquarters . the ball is on display at the london irish rifles association museum but has been lent to sergeant edwards ' granddaughter , sue harris , who took it to the antiques roadshow 's first world war special programme to be broadcast this sunday . mrs harris also presents expert graham lay with a bronze statue of her grandfather dressed in uniform holding the ball along with a watercolour painting of the extraordinary charge . post-battle : british troops returning from the line after the battle of loos , pictured in belgium in 1915 . proud : graham lay antiques roadshow specialist with frank 's granddaughter , sue harris . mr lay values the ball at between # 10,000 and # 15,000 and tells mrs harris : ` you have n't just got a football here , the football is testament to the bravery , the courage and the morale of your grandfather . ' the battle of loos took place on september 25 , 1915 . the battle of loos was the largest british offensive mounted in 1915 on the western front during world war i . the first british use of poison gas occurred and the battle was the first mass engagement of new army units . date : september 25 -- october 14 1915 . location : loos , france . british commanders : field marshal douglas haig and field marshal sir john french . british casualties : 50,000 casualties -lrb- with at least 20,000 deaths -rrb- .<doc-sep>by . steph cockroft . in the depths of a bitter winter , during one of the bloodiest wars in history , two warring sides laid down their weapons and took part in one of the most powerful shows of peace in history . on christmas day 1914 , the sounds of firing rifles faded and british and german soldiers , who had been at war for five months , broke into an impromptu game of football in no man 's land in flanders , france . the poignant meeting between the trenches signalled a christmas truce along the western front , which would prove to be only of the only glimpses of chivalry in an otherwise brutal war . players took part in a reenactment of the iconic football match which took place on christmas day 1914 in flanders , when british and german armies agreed a truce . the impromptu game broke out during the first world war after a german messenger walked across no man 's land on christmas eve to broker a temporary ceasefire . the match , which was a replica on the christmas day truce came , took place in blistering temperatures - in direct comparison to the freezing winter which troops faced at the time . after christmas day , the war continued for another four years , killing up to ten million people . now that match has been recreated on saltburn beach , teesside , to mark the first world war as the centenary of its start approaches . in starkly different circumstances , . including sweltering temperatures , two teams dressed up in historic wartime gear to reenact a version of the 1914 game . watched by thousands of spectators , the two teams battled it out on the sand , in tribute to those who lost their lives during the conflict . truce : a depiction of british and german soldiers playing football in ` no man 's land ' on the battlefield in world war one . the two teams dressed up in vintage army uniforms and played the game , which ended up with a 5-2 win to the ` british ' side . there was also a .<doc-sep>by . lucy crossley . and daily mail reporter . published : . 00:42 est , 23 december 2013 . | . updated : . 19:44 est , 23 december 2013 . it is one of the most inspiring moments in military history -- british and german soldiers downing their guns on christmas day to play football together in the mud of no man 's land . but previously unseen documents show not everyone in the trenches during the truce of 1914 was quite such a good sport . the 1st battalion of the cameronians -- formed of men from the tough streets of glasgow -- simply ignored the offer to take part . rare find : this recently discovered photograph is one of a haul showing the soldiers of the 1st cameronians - who refused to shake hands with their german enemies on christmas day , 1914 . when a german soldier shouted over . from the opposing trench ` tommy , tommy why you not come across ? ' a gruff . glaswegian voice replied : ` cause we do n't trust you and ye hae been . four months shooting at us . ' a record of the conversation has been . released by journalist andrew davidson , from memoirs and photographic . albums compiled by his grandfather fred , who served as a medical officer . with the battalion . among the documents are christmas photographs . which show the cameronians stayed in their trenches near the northern . french town of armentieres . mr davidson , from kent , said : ` the . cameronians were a bunch of bloody-minded glaswegians . even though it . was christmas they were pretty grumpy and saw no reason why they should . play football with people who had been trying to kill them a day . before . ' an estimated 100,000 men are thought to have taken part in . the unofficial -- and unrepeated -- truce along the western front , which . included gift-giving . stubborn : even though it was christmas the men saw no reason why they should do what some of their colleagues did and play football with people who had been trying to kill them the day before . instead of emerging from their . trenches near the northern french town of armentieres to shake hands . with the enemy , the cameronians dug in and did what they could to make . christmas day 99 years ago as memorable as possible . the . christmas photos and exchanges came to light thanks when writer andrew . davidson discovered three battered photograph albums compiled by his . grandfather , fred davidson , who served as a medical officer with the . regiment during ww1 . the . soldiers were officially banned from taking cameras into the . rat-infested trenches , but despite this they took snaps of each other . to raise their spirits amid the horrors of the daily carnage they were .<doc-sep>the recreation of one of the most famous moments from the first world war by sainsbury 's in its 2014 christmas advert was branded both ` cynical ' and ` wonderful ' today . britain 's third biggest supermarket said the commercial is a ` creative interpretation ' of christmas day 1914 when british and german soldiers laid down their weapons and met in no man 's land . sainsbury 's reconstructed the trenches scenes with the help of a war historian to celebrate the supermarket 's 20 years of support for the royal british legion , which runs the annual poppy campaign . while some called it moving and brilliant others were saying it was an ` exploitative ' way for a big business to advertise itself . the founders of clothing company holroyd and pickles tweeted : ` how do you think my great great grandfather would feel knowing his bravery had been reduced to advertising sainsbury 's ? ' juliette adastra added her concerns , saying : ` if there 's anything more tasteless and cynical than the sainsbury 's christmas advert , i 've yet to see it ' . but lydia hamilton tweeted : ` the sainsbury 's christmas advert is amazing , 10 times better than john lewis ' and sam carvalho wrote : ` just saw the sainsbury 's christmas advert . that is definitely the best advert so far ' . magic moment : a british and a german soldier meet in no man 's land on christmas day in the new sainsbury 's advert unveiled last night . main characters : with fears soldiers may shoot them , the two men risk their lives to climb out of the trenches and meet each other . special : the story of the german and british soldiers enjoying a game of football during the first world war has been spoken about ever since . the ad follows a british soldier as he hears enemy troops singing silent night in german and ventures into ` no man 's land ' before soldiers from both sides join him and shake hands . he shares a moment of friendship with a young german soldier and , as the truce ends and they return to their trenches , the german is moved to discover that his british friend has hidden the gift of a chocolate bar in his pocket - linked the supermarket 's message of ` sharing ' at christmas . shoppers can help to raise extra money for the royal british legion after armistice day this year by buying the chocolate bar featured in the advert from sainsbury 's stores , with the profits going to charity . the advert is sainsbury 's attempt to take on the might of john lewis , which has dominated the multi-million pound battle to win over christmas shoppers . john lewis has this year concentrated on the heart-warming friendship between a little boy and a penguin and its rivals are spending millions of pounds trying to outdo . despite costing # 95 the stuffed toy versions of the penguins in the advert sold out within hours online - but on twitter today some said that the new sainsbury 's advert is as good , if not better .

<t> william davies bravely snuck into german trench in the dead of night . </t> <t> his comrades were starving , so he undertook the daring mission . </t> <t> weeks later , a german attack robbed him of his arm and a leg . </t> <t> he survived for four days in freezing mud before he was rescued . </t> <t> the bombardier never complained about ordeal and worked his whole life . </t> <t> now his granddaughter is leading a tribute to the heroic former soldier . </t>

courage of trenches hero who crawled across no man 's land to steal german food<T>

stereosonic music festival is one of the largest and most popular in the australia , and last weekend the festival hit sydney . it 's clear that people are still intent on parting hard . but in a video posted to social media , one man looks as though he was having a little too much fun . sitting in the stands at one of the many stages spread around sydney showgrounds , the reveler is dressed in a rainbow coloured singlet , denim shorts and slip-on shoes . one man at stereosonic festival in sydney at the weekend was so inebriated he tried to take photos with his credit card thinking it was his phone . lost in his own world , the partygoer throws his arms around while still seated , thrashing his head in an attempt to keep up to the beat of the music . as the music pumps around him he stands up and moves to the fence in front of him to look down on the stage and dancers below . then , deciding this would be an appropriate moment to try and capture a photograph , the confused festival goer pulls his wallet out his pocket . while sitting down the partygoer pulls out his wallet , before reaching for his credit card . still dancing , he holds his wallet out in front of him , he fumbles and looks to be trying to swipe his wallet as if it 's an iphone . the man then pulls out a credit card , thinking it is a camera , and clutches it like a phone . he seems to try and take photographs while holding out the card , staring at it as if it has a screen . standing looking down on the crowd below , the man attempts to take photos with his credit card . then , realising that he has been unsuccessful in capturing a ` photo ' - or maybe thinking he had captured some great shots - the man puts his card back into his wallet . the clip has had hundreds of thousands of views on facebook , and has been shared thousands of times by people who ca n't believe what they 're seeing . many social media users have expressed how hilarious they find the footage , while others have expressed their concern for the man , who is clearly very inebriated . holding the item up in front of his face he stares at it as though it has a screen .<doc-sep>the co-founder of the stereosonic music festival has vented his frustration at the violent thugs who started a mass brawl at sydney 's showgrounds . frank cotela took to his facebook page to lay into the ` roided up ' bros who took part in the vicious punch-up , which saw one man knocked unconscious amid a flurry of punches from a group of men . a video , which surfaced online shows about 20 well-built men throwing punches in the mosh pit of the stage . cotela lashed out at the ` muscle men ' , warning that there will be changes on the way for festival-goers who think they can ruin the day for everyone else . fight back : stereosonic co-founder frank cotela , seen here with katy perry , attacked the group of men who had started a fight at his festival . he aired his frustration on facebook about the mass brawl at sydney 's showgrounds . ` everyone is over the roid up bro 's muscle culture , ' he said . ` ca n't they just see that they are a laughing stock ... brother everyone is laughing at your shorts , singlets , fake tans , bumbags and cartoon shaped bodies ... but more importantly we are sick of the charged up violence you bring . ' cotela hinted that there may be changes at next year 's stereosonic festival , claiming organisers may profile each festival-goer at the gate and refuse entry if necessary . ` if it means that we will profile you at entry point and stop you entering - you will be stopped ! ' he said . the co-founder of stereosonic festival , which saw a man in blue shorts knocked unconscious amid a flurry of punches , has lashed out at the ` roided up ' men on his facebook page . security guards in high-vis shirts can be seen failing to apprehend the wild brawl during the video . co-founder frank cotela has warned that there will be changes at next year 's festival . the co-founder 's post comes after journalism student joel bevilacqua wrote a scathing facebook message to his followers , blasting the ` bruzzers ' for their antics and shaming them for the world to see .<doc-sep>mr calugay said he believes the type and the number of festival-goers set the scene for a brawl . ` i think stereosonic is a very alpha-male festival . there are a lot of big guys in there , and when you mix that with a crowd of that size , you have a recipe for violence . ' the co-founder 's comments come after a video appeared online showing a woman dancing naked around the festival grounds . he said he saw other fights throughout the day that were n't filmed . the clip has received hundreds of thousands of views since being uploaded . nsw police said they were disappointed with the large number of revellers found in possession of prohibited drugs at the music festival . there were 196 people found in possession of prohibited drugs at the festival , including mdma , cocaine , cannabis , ghb and ketamine . it comes just a week after the music festival displayed a number of hilarious and the most shocking videos from the festival when it hit sydney . one man was seen dancing and throwing his arms around before pulling his wallet out of his pocket and confusing it as an iphone . another woman was filmed dancing naked in the crowds , while a number of spectators looked on . stereosonic is an annual festival that takes place in sydney , melbourne , brisbane , adelaide and perth . more that 81,000 revellers attended the festival in sydney this year . stereosonic is an annual music festival with events in sydney , melbourne , brisbane , adelaide and perth . this year saw more than 81,000 revellers attend the sydney festival .<doc-sep>shocking footage has emerged from music festival stereosonic of a young woman dancing topless in front of a crowd full of strangers . while most girls at music festivals appear to wear as little as possible but still protect their modesty , the video shows the blonde woman , wearing nothing but a white pair of underwear on saturday . festival goers are seen filming the woman with their mobile phones while she is seen prancing around and flicking her blonde locks in the air at one of the stages at melbourne showgrounds . scroll down for video . shocking footage has emerged from music festival stereosonic of a young woman dancing topless . as the music pumps around her , she dances to the beat and grabs her chest a number of times before pushing her hands into another woman , as though she was trying to keep her balance . lost in her own world , the partygoer continues to jump and spin around in circles while onlookers are heard in the background yelling out ` facebook ! facebook ! ' still spinning , the young woman is seen with one leg flicked back before she plunges out of the frame , believed to have fallen over as revellers are heard yelling out ` wow ' as they run towards her . the video shows the blonde woman , wearing nothing but a white pair of underwear in melbourne on saturday .<doc-sep>when you 're at one of dj steve aoki 's shows , you know it 's time for cake . one lucky festival goer was left covered in vanilla frosting after the headliner act hit the stage at the annual music festival stereosonic at melbourne showgrounds on saturday . when the american dj was playing his set , he picked up a birthday cake in one hand and pointed his other hand at the screaming revellers as he picked his target . scroll down for video . time for cake ! america dj steve aoki getting ready to hurl his famous cake-throwing stunt at his adoring fans . some willing party goers were seen waving their hands in the air and pointing their fingers at themselves as they requested to be pegged in the face by the famous cake-thrower . the video shows one young woman , who is wearing a blue top , sitting on top of another person 's shoulder as she throws both her arms in the air .

<t> the man was at stereosonic music festival at the weekend . </t> <t> while dancing he pulled out his wallet and took out a credit card . </t> <t> he holds the card up and attempts to snap photos with it . </t>

stereosonic festival reveller who tried to take photos with credit card caught on video<T>

a stunning racehorse has become the most expensive filly in british auction history after being sold for a staggering # 4.7 million . just the judge won the irish 1,000 guineas in 2013 and the grade 1 ep taylor stakes in october . she was the first classic-winning filly to be offered at a tattersalls bloodstock auction in 20 years and bidding started at 500,000 guineas -lrb- # 525,000 -rrb- . there was a fierce bidding war for the four-year-old , with sheikh fahad al-thani eventually paying 4.5 m guineas -lrb- # 4.72 m -rrb- for the filly which he will own in partnership with the china horse club . sheikh fahad al-thani -lrb- pictured -rrb- eventually payed 4.5 m guineas -lrb- # 4.72 m -rrb- for the horse which he he will own in partnership with the china horse club . just the judge is now the most expensive filly in british auction history after it was sold for the staggering sum . just the judge , who has won five of her 14 races , is pictured being ridden by jamie spencer during the ` breakfast with the stars ' morning at epsom racecourse on may 29 , 2014 in epsom . the # 4.72 million smashes the previous record of # 3.57 million paid for a horse in training in 2007 . sheikh fahad had joined the sangster family as a part-owner of just the judge towards the end of her juvenile season . she went onto prove a clever purchase , winning the rockfel stakes at the end of her two-year-old campaign and clinching classic glory as a three-year-old with a her victory in the irish 1,000 guineas . fahad has now bought out the sangster family , but has gained a new partner in the china horse club . just the judge is the first classic-winning filly to be offered at a tattersalls bloodstock auction -lrb- pictured -rrb- in 20 years and bidding started at 500,000 guineas -lrb- # 525,000 -rrb- . there was a fierce bidding war for the four-year-old filly which resulted in # 4.72 million final bid , smashing the previous record of # 3.57 million paid for a horse in training in 2007 . born in 2010 , just the judge was bought as a yearling in ireland for 50,000 euros . in her 14 races , she has picked up 5 wins and a further six places . the charlie hills-trained filly 's finest moment came at the curragh last year where she produced a devastating turn of foot to win last year 's irish 1,000 guineas . sheikh fahad owns the most expensive filly in britihs auction history . sheikh fahad bin abdullah al thani is first cousin to the emir of the state of qatar , while his father sheikh abdullah bin khalifa al thani was prime minister between 1996 and 2007 . he is a director of qatar investments & projects development holding -lrb- qipco -rrb- , one of the world 's leading private investment companies . sheikh fahad is also a major player in qatar horse racing . having only watched his first horse race on tv in 2008 , and first live race in the beginning of 2010 , he had started buying horses in april of that year . in his first year of racing , his horses won an impressive 26 per cent of the races he entered . sheikh fahad now oversees the running of qatar racing and qatar bloodstock , both subsidiaries of qipco holding , along with pearl bloodstock , which is solely his . combined , they have over 200 horses in training in seven different countries . sheikh fahad 's brothers also share his passion for racing . his brother joann has enjoyed widespread success as an owner over the past 18 months with victories including olympic glory in the queen elizabeth ii stakes at ascot as well as toronado in the sussex stakes at goodwood . david redvers , from tweenhill farm and studs , in gloucestershire , entered just the judge on behalf of its owners . he said : ` if anyone wanted a template for a racehorse , they just need to look at her - she is athletic and beautiful and has a fantastic temperament . ` this is a new , one-off tie-up with the china horse club . this has allowed us to race another year with her and keep her - as she was our first classic winner , we were not going to give her up easily . this fits the club 's aims too . ` she will come back to tweenhills for holiday and then go back to trainer charlie hills . she is healthy and well and running as well as ever - she won the ep taylor only a month ago . ` we will campaign in the best races , get the best possible opportunities , and then she will retire to tweenhills and visit the best stallions in the world . ' born in 2010 , just the judge was bought as a yearling in ireland for around # 40,000 . the charlie hills-trained filly 's finest moment came at the curragh last year where she produced a devastating turn of foot to win last year 's irish 1,000 guineas .<doc-sep>-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- qatari sheikh joann al thani has broken the world record paid for a yearling filly by splashing out $ 8.38 million for a daughter of 2001 epsom derby winner galileo at the tattersalls bloodstock auction in newmarket , eastern england . galileo also sired the unbeaten frankel , who retired last year as the world 's highest rated racehorse after 14 straight wins . the mare , alluring park , is a half-sister of the 2008 epsom derby winner new approach . sheikh al thani , the son of a former emir of qatar , won europe 's most prestigious race , the prix de l'arc de triomphe , sunday with the filly treve and will be hoping his new purchase can achieve similar success . nicolas de watrigant , the agent who bought the filly on the sheikh 's behalf , spelled out the reasons for the record breaking purchase , the most paid at auction in europe for a horse of any age . `` she is a magnificent specimen , '' he said . `` we bought her sister last year and we think she could be special . `` we did n't want to miss this one -- let 's hope she is the next treve . ''<doc-sep>-lrb- cnn -rrb- they say it is the sport of kings , and a king 's ransom has been paid for a single horse at auction house tattersalls . on tuesday , sheikh fahad al thani from the royal family of qatar shelled out 4.5 million guineas -lrb- $ 7.3 m -rrb- for irish 1,000 guineas winner just the judge , making her the highest-priced filly in training in british auction history . on what was the second day of tattersalls ' december sale , nearly $ 50m exchanged hands in a litany of purchases . somewhat bizarrely , sheikh fahad already had part ownership of the filly , but was buying out the sangsters -- a family with a rich history in racehorse ownership and breeding -- in partnership with new co-owners the china horse club . it was the first time a classic-winning filly had been up for sale at tattersalls for more than two decades . the bidding war at the notorious auction house in newmarket , england , had opened at 500,000 guineas , before sheik fahad battled it out successfully with james delahooke and barry weisbord . however , the monstrous price tag fell just shy of the 5m guineas -lrb- $ 8.2 m -rrb- paid last year by sheikh joaan al thani -- also from qatar -- for an unraced , untrained and untested filly bred from galileo . the purchase means just the judge will remain in qatar racing silks next season and continue her partnership with trainer charlie hills . bloodstock agent david redvers , who acts on behalf of sheikh fahad , told tattersalls : `` this is a new one-off tie-up with the china horse club . `` this has allowed us to race another year with her and keep her . as she was our first classic winner , we were not going to give her up easily . `` we will campaign in the best races , get the best possible opportunities , and then she will retire to tweenhills and visit the best stallions in the world . ''<doc-sep>elm park 's owner sheikh fahad al thani talks on the phone after his horse 's comprehensive win . with andrew in australia on saturday , where he saddled side glance to finish fourth in the cox plate , it was appropriate that ian accompanied daughter-in-law anna lisa to doncaster to cheer home a horse bred by his wife emma . in an additional link to mill reef , in his first three races and until purchased by qatari sheik fahad al thani , elm park had even carried the same distinctive black and gold silks that once represented the great horse 's late owner paul mellon but now are the livery of the kingsclere racing club . an emotional balding said : ` we have had five generations of this family and to have bred him is special . elm park has the right temperament which is so important . you need that and mill reef had it in spades . ' with four racing post trophy winners this century going on to the derby , the most recent being camelot in 2011 , the race has developed into an important pointer to the classic .<doc-sep>-lrb- cnn -rrb- -- it was an international who 's who of horse racing super powers : japan , great britain , ireland , france , the united states and a resurgent germany were all represented in the start gate of this year 's prix de l'arc de triomphe . as the field entered the turn for home , the grey and maroon racing silks of sheikh joann al thani nudged ahead of early pacemaker joshua tree -- and from then there was only going to be one winner . five lengths clear , french jockey thierry jarnet had time to ease up past the winning post , flicking his whip in the air in celebration aboard treve , later named horse of the year for 2013 . it was a home success for the adoring parisian public , but the victory yet again highlighted the newest force in global horse racing . treve 's success is merely one headline in a myriad of horse-racing moments coming thick and fast for qatar , a country with the third richest natural gas reserves and a population of just two million people -- but a gdp of $ 183 billion . the first in the sport dated back to 2011 when the stallion dunaden won the melbourne cup at the first attempt by owner sheikh fahad , cousin of joann . it was a suitably dramatic event for anyone to make their mark ; after a photo finish , the stewards took nearly three minutes to decide the outcome and award a prestigious victory to a horse that had cost fahad a mere $ 150,000 . to highlight that fact , just a week after october 's prix de l'arc triumph , joann -- brother of qatar 's emir sheikh tamim bin hamad -- left attendees at auction house tattersalls aghast by paying $ 8.25 million for the daughter of 2001 epsom derby winner galileo , a world-record fee for a yearling filly . and then in november , joann announced further plans to make his mark on the sport by appointing harry herbert -- who runs england 's prestigious highclere stud -- as racing adviser to his al shaqab operation , with the ambitious stated view to be `` one of the leading forces in thoroughbred racing . '' veteran champion frankie dettori , meanwhile , has become sheikh joann 's retained jockey after his split with dubai-owned godolphin . the rise of qatar as a global player in the sport of kings has no previous equal . not even sheikh mohammad bin rashid al maktoum 's godolphin enjoyed anything like this level of success so soon despite plowing millions of pounds into it from day one . what is truly remarkable is the speed with which the gulf state has got to this point .

<t> just the judge won the irish 1,000 guineas and grade 1 ep taylor stakes . </t> <t> first classic-winning filly sold at tattersalls bloodstock auction in 20 years . </t> <t> fierce bidding war ended with sheikh fahad al-thani paying 4.5 m guineas . </t> <t> the horse is now the most expensive filly in british auction history . </t>

qatari sheikh fahad al-thani sets record for britain 's most expensive filly<T>

nick clegg today rejected claims he ` snubbed ' the autumn statement after failing to turn up in the commons for george osborne 's autumn statement today . the deputy prime minister spurned the chance to hear the chancellor 's statement in person and instead headed to cornwall to announce funding for coastal defences . liberal democrat aides insisted there had not been a behind-the-scenes fall out over the announcement -- pointing out that the party had promoted many of the reforms . scroll down for video . the deputy pm decided to go to cornwall instead of staying in london for the chancellor 's statement - even though the main announcement - overhauling stamp duty - has been lib dem policy since 2007 . an aide explained he was in penzance to talk to ordinary voters - and rejected claims he did not want to be photographed next to david cameron . he said : ` we are often told politicians should spend more time outside of westminster talking to people and that is exactly what nick is doing . this is not a snub . ' he added : ` i 've spent four years dutifully sitting there on the green benches and this year i thought it would be a nice change to get out of the westminster bubble and say what this autumn statement means to people , their families and businesses . ' the deputy pm decided to stay away from the commons even though the autumn statement 's main announcement - overhauling stamp duty - has been lib dem policy since 2007 . from midnight tonight , stamp duty will no longer leap at each threshold but will rise gradually , with multi-million pound sales costing much more . the stamp duty overhaul will be welcomed by those struggling to get on to the property ladder , or looking to buy a new home just above one of the old thresholds . mr clegg arrived at number 10 downing street this morning ahead of the chancellor 's autumn statement . but it risks angering those living in more expensive properties worth over # 1million , particularly in london . despite the policy victory a source close to mr clegg said there was no point in mr clegg being in london . he said : ` he just sits there so he would rather get out in the country and talk to people about what the autumn statement means for them . '<doc-sep>nick clegg has come under fresh fire for ` distancing ' his party from the government over his no-show for the budget . the stinging criticism from former home office minister jeremy browne came after the deputy leader shunned wednesday 's autumn statement . while chancellor george osborne took to his feet in parliament , the deputy prime minister travelled to penzance in cornwall to discuss flood defences . scroll down for video . criticism : nick clegg has come under fresh fire for ` distancing ' his party from the government over his no-show for the budget . the daily telegraph reported mr browne as saying : ` my party should n't go to too great a length to distance itself from a winning combination .<doc-sep>the lib dems signed up to government spending plans in private but now ` slag them off ' in public , george osborne claimed today as a coalition row erupted over the scale of cuts needed . the chancellor hit back at lib dem vince cable who has claimed tory plans to dramatically reduce spending were ` wholly unrealistic ' . nick clegg was also forced to deny trying to distance himself from his own government after snubbing mr osborne 's autumn statement for a photocall in cornwall . scroll down for video . chancellor george osborne , pictured at a bently motors factory in crewe today , hit back at lib dem criticism of his spending plans . mr osborne used his statement yesterday to reveal the deficit has halved since 2010 . but the office for budget responsibility warned only 40 per cent of the cuts needed have been made so far . the tories have made clear they would seek to balance the books through spending cuts alone , with cutting welfare the top priority . but mr clegg has branded the approach ` complete and utter nonsense ' and insisted there must also be tax rises . and mr cable said he had made ` very , very clear ' his opposition to tory plans to achieve the goal by cutting departmental budgets and welfare , without increasing taxes on the wealthy . the business secretary said his conservative colleagues wanted to cut public spending ` rather more brutally than we think is necessary or desirable ' and their plans were ` simply not realisable ' . the lib dem criticism triggered a furious response from mr osborne . he told sky news : ` in private , they sign up to all these decisions and then in public they slag them off . but that 's for them to explain to you . ' lib dem deputy prime minister missed the autumn statement in the commons yesterday to visit flood defences in penzance , cornwall with local mp andrew george -lrb- left -rrb- . lib dem business secretary vince cable said he had made ` very , very clear ' his opposition to tory plans to achieve the goal by cutting departmental budgets and welfare , without increasing taxes on the wealthy . mr osborne also mocked mr clegg 's decision to visit flood defences in penzance instead of being in the commons yesterday . ` he can choose to be anywhere he wants in the country , ' mr osborne said . mr clegg denied trying to distance himself from the measures announced yesterday . speaking during his weekly phone-in on lbc , he said : ` i 've been doing autumn statements and budgets for five years now and sitting dutifully there . and , by the way , of course i have worked on this meticulously for weeks . ` everything in that autumn statement is in there because we have agreed it and i fully support it . ` but , then i had a choice - did i listen to ed balls in the house of commons or did i go out and talk to normal people ? ' public spending as a share of the entire economy will fall to just 35.2 per cent by 2018-19 , according to the office for budget responsibility 's forecasts of spending cuts . spending by government departments will fall to just 12 per cent of gdp . if health , schools and foreign aid are protected , other areas will be severely squeezed . george osborne clashed with radio 4 presenter john humphrys . george osborne today hit out at the bbc 's ` hyperbolic ' coverage of spending cuts , accusing the broadcaster of predicting the world would fall in . the chancellor clashed with radio 4 today programme host john humphrys about questions on the state of the country 's finances .<doc-sep>the health service will be given an extra # 1.5 billion next winter , nick clegg signalled yesterday . the deputy prime minister indicated that he had secured the money after coalition negotiations prior to next week 's autumn statement by the chancellor . he said he did ` not anticipate a great political stand-off ' over its inclusion in george osborne 's speech on december 2 . deputy prime minister nick clegg -lrb- pictured -rrb- has indicated that he has secured the # 1.5 billion after coalition negotiations prior to next week 's autumn statement by the chancellor .<doc-sep>by . daniel martin , whitehall correspondent . published : . 18:26 est , 5 december 2012 . | . updated : . 23:45 est , 5 december 2012 . george osborne humiliated his liberal democrat colleagues in the coalition by dismissing their hopes for a mansion tax . labour frontbenchers mocked nick clegg , vince cable and danny alexander sitting alongside mr osborne as he described their plan as ` intrusive ' . mr cable , the lib dems ' former treasury spokesman and now business secretary , has been pushing for a mansion tax ever since gaining office . george osborne humiliated his lib dem colleagues danny alexander -lrb- left -rrb- , nick clegg -lrb- right -rrb- and vince cable by brutally dismissing their hopes for a mansion tax in his autumn statement today . grimace : deputy prime minister nick clegg pulls a face as osborne dashes the lib dems hopes of introducing a ` mansion tax ' mocking : labour front benchers laugh as nick clegg pulls faces in response to george osborne 's autumn statement . the plan would see an annual levy of 1 per cent on homes worth more than . # 2million -- penalising pensioners who have lived in their house for . years . earlier in the year , he was still arguing for the plan , saying : . ` a mansion tax is still very much on the agenda -- it is a very good . idea . ` it is good for two reasons . it would constitute a tax on wealth rather . than income , which we believe to be right , and also in economic terms it . creates the right sort of incentives for the property market . '

<t> deputy pm spurned chance to hear chancellor 's statement in person . </t> <t> instead he headed to cornwall to announce funding for coastal defences . </t> <t> ` snub ' comes despite major lib dem policy victory in autumn statement . </t> <t> overhaul of stamp duty announced by chancellor long-term lib dem policy . </t>

nick clegg ` snubs ' crunch autumn statement for photo-call in penzance<T>

the owners of a christmas attraction were left scratching their heads after one of their reindeers shed her antlers hours before visitors were due to arrive . blitzen the reindeer was settled into her new temporary christmas quarters on sunday night ahead of the grand opening of a seasonal festival . but as she was about to welcome families the following morning , her owner opened the doors to her closure and found the animal was missing her trademark antlers .<doc-sep>blitzen the reindeer shocked owners of old holly farm in garstang , lancashire by shedding her antlers the day before visitors were due to arrive . the animals shed their antlers annually , usually in the spring , and owners of the farm did not expect the phenomenon to happen before christmas . ian pye , who works at old holly farm in garstang , lancashire , said : ` we 've had so many visitors since we opened on monday and people are really shocked to see a reindeer without antlers .<doc-sep>' i think a lot of people do n't realise that reindeers shed their antlers so they all seem amazed . ` we 've assured the children that it wo n't stop her flying on christmas eve so they do n't seem to mind . ` normally , reindeers shed their antlers in early spring so it 's really unusual to see it this early . i wonder whether it 's because the weather has been really mild and she 's got a bit confused . '<doc-sep>the antlers have now been attached to the fencing posts outside the deers ' enclosure , alongside a note explaining how reindeer regrow their antlers each year . but keeper ian pye say that blitzen - even without her trademark antlers - is still popular with visitors .<doc-sep>arsenal 's christmas reindeer has revealed himself , and unsurprisingly it is a familiar face under the mask . with the gunners set to face queens park rangers on boxing day , they will certainly be hoping he can help deliver a much-needed three points to the emirates stadium . and it was n't rudolph or blitzen , but was arsenal 's very own dasher and dancer alexis sanchez . alexis sanchez reveals himself as arsenal 's christmas reindeer in an instagram video . arsenal star sanchez gives the thumbs up as he models one of the gunners ' new christmas jumpers .<doc-sep>as other reindeer relax nearby , one ca n't help itself in inspecting santa 's sleigh . fresh after destroying the sleigh , that appears to have gifts inside , the reindeer scarpers . the animal begins by carefully checking out the sleigh , before fronting up and bending down . then with a quick movement , it uses its antlers to rip the side off the gift-giver , before scarpering along with other reindeer in the park . usually it 's naughty children who father christmas decides will miss out on gifts at christmas . but as well as being under threat of being sacked as chief sleigh-puller , this pesky rudolph will be off father christmas 's present list this year .<doc-sep>finnish reindeer herders have found a new way of keeping their livestock from being hit by cars - they cover their horns in fluorescent dye . the herders are trying out different types of reflective paints in the hope of finding a shade which can resist the harsh climate . it is the the latest attempt to stop thousands of road deaths involving reindeer in lapland , in northern finland . disco rudolph : a reindeer is seen with neon antlers after a test in which finnish herders dabbed it with fluorescent paint to halt some of the thousands of road deaths involving reindeer . anne ollila of the finnish reindeer . herder 's association says the antlers of 20 reindeer have been painted . with various fluorescent dyes to see how the animals react and whether . the paints are resistant to the harsh arctic climate . if . successful , animals with glittering antlers will be free to roam . lapland -- a vast , deserted area in northern finland where herders tend . to some 200,000 reindeer . ollila says reflectors and reflective tape have proven unsuccessful as reindeer have torn them off -- and road signs warning drivers of roaming reindeer often are stolen by tourists as souvenirs . built in christmas lights : finland 's reindeer herders association are trying out different paints in the hopes of finding one which will stay on the reindeer 's antlers as it roams . domesticated reindeer has been kept as . livestock in northern scandinavia and russia for thousands of years , . believed to have started in the late bronze ages as wild reindeer was . captured . in finland , sweden . and norway , the indigenous saami people make up a majority of reindeer . herders in the northern parts of scandinavia . the animals are bred for their meat , which is very popular in sweden and finland , as well as their fur and milk .<doc-sep>this reindeer is clearly not feeling the christmas spirit . and as luck would have it , it 's even called rudolph ! captured on cctv , the reindeer is caught in the act of destroying santa 's sleigh at a wildlife park in nova scotia canada . the naughty reindeer uses its antlers to rip the side off father 's christmas 's sleigh . the footage , shot on a webcam at shubenacadie provincial wildlife park on sunday , shows rudolph playfully attacking the decorative sleigh put in his paddock . the webcam ` captured rudolph , the red-nosed reindeer red-handed while demolishing santa 's sleigh . no presents for rudolph this year ! ' the filmer later wrote online .

<t> reindeer was due to be centrepiece of festive farm attraction . </t> <t> but day before event in lancashire was due to start , she shed her antlers . </t> <t> owners think she became confused by the warm weather . </t> <t> they say visitors are still pleased to see her , even without her antlers . </t>

blitzen the reindeer 's antlers fall off the day before christmas attraction is due to open<T>

as sunni extremists claimed the lives of more than a dozen policemen near iraq 's border with syria and airstrikes struck targets near aleppo , dozens of locals lined up to compete in what must be the most dangerous running race in the world . the men yesterday raced through the war-torn streets in aleppo 's rebel-controlled bustan al-qasr neighbourhood . little is known about the race , which was eventually won by ahmed sobhe . he later posed for photographs while holding a trophy aloft . scroll down for video . dozens of men took to the war-torn streets of aleppo yesterday and competed in a running race . the race came as an attack on a police checkpoint near the syrian border town of al-walid claimed the lives of 15 iraqi policemen in an assault that underscored the depth of the country 's turmoil . the race came as an attack on a police checkpoint near the syrian border town of al-walid claimed the lives of 15 iraqi policemen in an assault that underscored the depth of the country 's turmoil . it also followed an announcement on monday from iraq 's prime minister , haider al-abadi , that he had retired 24 officials from the interior ministry . the move is part of efforts to restructure the country 's security apparatus and remove those who failed to confront the crisis caused by the islamic state group 's onslaught , he said .<doc-sep>in syria , the u.s. central command said a u.s. airstrike struck a target associated with the so-called khorasan group , which it says is a special cell within the al-qaida-linked nusra front that is plotting attacks against western interests . the attack took place near aleppo , and was among 27 airstrikes since friday that mainly targeted islamic state group militants in kobani and raqqa in northern syria . eventual winner ahmad sobhe looks to have a commanding lead as he passes piles of rubble . sobhe holds up a trophy as he celebrates winning the race through the bustan al-qasr neighbourhood . the strike on the khorasan group marked the fifth time the u.s. has targeted nusra , al-qaida 's syria branch , as part of its broader campaign against the isis group in syria and iraq . the june fall of iraq 's second-largest city , mosul , was a turning point in the war against the jihadi group that calls itself the islamic state . the u.s.-trained iraqi military , harassed for months by small-scale attacks , buckled almost instantly when militants advanced on the city . commanders disappeared , pleas for more ammunition went unanswered and in some cases , soldiers stripped off their uniforms and ran from the fight . since then , u.s.-led coalition airstrikes have served to reinforce iraqi and kurdish security forces as they battle the sunni militants , but major victories have been sparse . at least five other officers were injured during the checkpoint attack on monday . also monday , the u.n. assistance mission for iraq said that 1,232 iraqis were killed and 2,434 were wounded in violence and terror attacks in november . of those killed , at least 296 were members of iraqi and kurdish forces , as well as militias who fight alongside the troops .<doc-sep>at least 16 people were killed in the northern syrian city of aleppo when government troops bombed a building in a rebel-held neighbourhood , activists have said . the britain-based activist group syrian observatory for human rights , which opposes the regime , said government troops bombarded a building in aleppo 's rebel-held neighborhood of ansari and killed at least 16 people , including ten children and youths . turkey , meanwhile , today pledged its . continued support for the syrian opposition , saying its leaders should . not be pressured into talks with the regime as civil war rages . the aleppo media center , a network of anti-regime activists in the city , said 20 people were killed in the shelling of eastern ansari . an amateur video released by the group showed a building reduced to a pile of debris with dozens of people digging through the rubble in search for survivors . bombing : activists have said at least 16 people were killed in the airstrike today on a rebel-held neighbourhood in aleppo . devastation : people try to recover victims following the blast , which the syrian observatory for human rights said killed ten children and young people . rescue operation : a man holds a child in his arms in aleppo as people hunt for survivors following today 's bombing . rubble : an amateur video released by the aleppo media center showed a building reduced to debris with people digging through the rubble looking for survivors . ` the family of the man over there is still under the rubble , ' a man could be heard saying , referring to another , standing in the area .<doc-sep>they are the rubble-strewn relics of a forgotten age of bustling prosperity : a mosque , a minaret , a hospital and a marketplace . now in ruins , they have been destroyed by a war that is not only killing generations of syrians but also history itself . and as these before and after pictures show , a heritage built over more than 5,000 years is being slowly buried under rubble . the ancient umayyad mosque of aleppo was once an imposing testament to ancient syrian architecture , and said to be home to the remains of zechariah , the father of john the baptist . imposing : the ancient umayyad mosque of aleppo was once an imposing testament to ancient syrian architecture , and said to be home to the remains of zechariah , the father of john the baptist . destroyed : but now its famous courtyard is filled with bricks and rubbish while its walls are blackened and pock-marked by almost three years of bitter fighting . but now its famous courtyard is filled with bricks and rubbish while its walls are blackened and pock-marked by almost three years of fighting . then there is the famous minaret of the omari mosque in deraa under which anti-government protests have been held almost every day since the conflict began . the historic mosque is said to date back to the 7th century . aleppo 's souq bab antakya was once a maze of winding passageways and cobbled streets selling a cornucopia of food , clothes and trinkets . but it now lies silent , but for the sound of bombs and gunfire , as forces loyal to president bashar al-assad attempt to flush rebel fighters from its streets . bustling : aleppo 's souq bab antakya was once a maze of winding passageways and cobbled streets selling a cornucopia of food , clothes and trinkets . silent : but it now lies silent , but for the sound of bombs and gunfire , as forces loyal to president bashar al-assad attempt to flush rebel fighters from its streets .<doc-sep>warzone : the khaldiyeh area in homs , where conflict between rebel . fighters and assad 's forces have reduced the streets to rubble . ` we have already received many . promises that once we unite we will get international support . very . little came and the international community , sadly , is not ready to end . the assad regime , ' he said . ` if we form a government we have to . make sure first it will receive international recognition , have enough . financing and be able to operate in the liberated areas of syria , ' he . added . the united nations estimates 60,000 people have been killed in syria 's 22-month conflict . in the latest massacre , more than 100 sunni men , women and children were overran in an opposition-held district in the city of homs on tuesday , according to opposition campaigners . the killing occurred around the same time a disputed attack killed and wounded dozens of people at aleppo university , a hotbed of peaceful demonstrations at the start of the revolt . miraculous : baraa 's story of survival as told on a cnn news report .<doc-sep>by . emma reynolds . published : . 06:52 est , 17 october 2012 . | . updated : . 11:30 est , 17 october 2012 . these dramatic pictures show a group of syrian rebels using a makeshift catapult to attack government forces . the primitive weapon appears to have been constructed using a metal road sign and elasticated cord . two men at a time operate the catapult on the deserted streets of aleppo , one holding the frame while the other stretches the cord before releasing the homemade explosive . resourceful : the free syrian army launch a homemade bomb during clashes with pro-government soldiers in wartorn aleppo . ferocious revolt : the rebels use what weapons they can make or find against government shelling , in streets strewn with rubble . bitter feud : bashar assad 's government has ignored the international envoy 's call for a ceasefire , with no sign of respite 19 months into the fighting . the rebels have become increasingly resourceful over 19 months of civil war in the troubled country as they fight tooth and nail to bring down president bashar assad 's regime .

<t> the race was held in the rebel-controlled bustan al-qasr neighbourhood . </t> <t> it came as sunni extremists killed 15 iraqi policemen at a checkpoint . </t> <t> and as the iraqi prime minister retired 24 officials from the interior ministry . </t>

dozens of runners in aleppo take to the streets amongst the rubble<T>

watching david silva 's mesmerising display last weekend got me thinking : where does the manchester city winger stand among the great foreign players who have graced our game ? we have been blessed since the inception of the barclays premier league to see a number of players arrive here and produce performances that have ensured their names will stand the test of time , but could you make a team out of them ? so , as it is international week , i 've decided to do something different and name what i consider to be the best foreign xi of the modern era . it has n't been easy and some big reputations have had to miss the cut . see whether you agree with this ... sportsmail columnist jamie carragher -lrb- left -rrb- came up against many of the premier league 's best foreign players , including chelsea 's didier drogba -lrb- pictured wrestling for possession at anfield in november 2010 -rrb- . goalkeeper : peter schmeichel . when people talk about players who made united so successful , he would be competing for one of the top slots . his influence in those initial title triumphs was just as big as eric cantona 's . even towards the end of his career , when he was playing for manchester city , he was making extraordinary saves and one performance at anfield in may 2003 lives in my memory . former denmark international peter schmeichel , pictured making a save for manchester united against tottenham , enjoyed a successful eight-year spell with manchester united . schmeichel also went on to play for premier league sides aston villa and manchester city . right-back : pablo zabaleta . admired throughout the league , he is a top player and what i like most about him is that he just gets on with his job without any fuss , putting the team first . covers miles going up and down the pitch and has the honours his quality deserves . he only cost # 6million and could end up being regarded as one of city 's greatest signings . argentine defender pablo zabaleta -lrb- left -rrb- , pictured sliding to block a shot from aston villa 's kieran richardson , has been instrumental in manchester city 's rise to the top from the right-hand side of the back four . zabaleta , who cost a bargain # 6million from espanyol in 2008 , could become one of city 's greatest players . centre-half : vincent kompany . the biggest compliment i can pay the belgian is that if he maintains his standards for the next four or five years -- and city are successful at home and abroad -- he could outstrip john terry as the premier league 's greatest defender . he has the elegance of rio ferdinand and the steel of nemanja vidic . speaking of him ... manchester city captain vincent kompany lifts the 2013-14 premier league trophy after another fine season . kompany could be regarded as the premier league 's best-ever defender if he continues his form for city . centre-half : nemanja vidic .<doc-sep>my type of defender . liverpool tried to buy him in january 2006 but our loss was united 's gain . i 'd have loved to have played alongside him and i 'm sure we could have formed a solid partnership . he loves defending and putting his head in where it hurts . his arrival took ferdinand 's performances up another level . they became the best defensive pairing in europe . nemanja vidic waves goodbye to the old trafford faithful after calling time on his manchester united career . carragher admits he would have loved to have played alongside vidic in the centre of defence . left-back : patrice evra . when he was at his peak , all you could do was toss a coin to decide whether it was him or ashley cole who you selected for the pfa team of the year . a tough , tenacious defender who also scored a number of vital goals . he was n't the tallest but always provided a threat at set pieces . patrice evra , pictured celebrating a goal against newcastle in 2012 , was a big presence at manchester united . the frenchman ended his time at old trafford with a summer move to italian giants juventus . right-midfield : cristiano ronaldo . what more can you say about the man who is currently the best player in the world ? you could see he was going to reach that level with his pace and power . for some reason , he never excelled against liverpool -- he only scored two goals -- but he was the reason manchester united wrestled the initiative back off chelsea and became england 's dominant team . portuguese star cristiano ronaldo , pictured shooting against manchester city in 2009 , was sold to real madrid for # 80million after becoming one of the world 's best players during his time in the premier league . ronaldo helped united overcome chelsea 's dominance under jose mourinho and get back to the top . centre-midfield : patrick vieira . a monster , his partnership with emmanuel petit was as good as anything we have seen . his performance against liverpool in the 2001 fa cup final stands out . he was magnificent and did n't deserve to be on the losing side . in the dressing room afterwards , everyone kept saying : ` how good was vieira ? ' steven gerrard still talks about that game as vieira made him realise he had to climb a few more levels to reach the top . it says everything that clubs , when they sign young midfielders , hope they turn into ` the next vieira ' . frenchman patrick vieira -lrb- centre -rrb- , pictured in action against liverpool 's emile heskey -lrb- left -rrb- and el-hadji diouf at highbury in 2004 , was the driving force in arsenal 's midfield for a number of years . vieira inspired liverpool midfielder steven gerrard to raise his game after his display in the 2001 fa cup final . centre-midfield : yaya toure .<doc-sep>his stamp is all over manchester city 's recent trophy-winning exploits and he has always come up with a goal when it matters , be it in a decisive premier league match , the fa cup final or the league cup final . a powerhouse but blessed with great skill . impossible to contain when he builds up a head of steam . manchester city 's ivorian midfielder yaya toure , pictured in action against aston villa in the midlands last weekend , has helped his club to two premier league titles in the last three seasons . toure has proved a huge success at the etihad since his # 25million move from barcelona in 2010 . left-midfield : david silva . i have to include him , as he is a joy to watch . his form has been so good that city fans are debating whether he can become the club 's greatest-ever player . marc overmars , david ginola , robert pires or even eden hazard could have filled this role but silva is so easy on the eye . could score more goals but makes up for that with his assists and the way he controls a game . spaniard david silva shone as champions manchester city beat aston villa 2-0 away from home last saturday . silva is the main creative force in city 's midfield , often laying on chances for sergio aguero and edin dzeko . striker : thierry henry . i 've used this analogy before and i make no apology for using it again . when he hit top gear and ran past you , it was like trying to chase after someone on a motorbike . when arsenal were ` the invincibles ' in the period between 2003-2004 , henry rivalled ronaldinho as the best in the world . a great goal-scorer , not to mention a scorer of great goals , he is the finest player i have seen in the premier league . his game did n't have a weakness . now for the hard bit ... arsenal legend thierry henry celebrates a vital equaliser against rivals tottenham at highbury in april 2006 . arsene wenger helped transform henry from a wide player to one of the deadliest strikers in the world . striker : didier drogba . there were no shortage of contenders for this role , ranging from eric cantona , gianfranco zola and dennis bergkamp to luis suarez and sergio aguero . but even though they were all better players , i kept going back to drogba because he did what all strikers should do and that is score in the biggest games . he scored three winners in the fa cup final , got the crucial goals in two league cup finals and who could forget what he did in munich in the champions league final ? at his best , he was unplayable . so there you have it ! chelsea 's didier drogba -lrb- left -rrb- , pictured scoring against manchester united away at old trafford in 2010 , had a tendency to find the back of the net in the biggest games for various managers at stamford bridge . drogba returned to chelsea on a one-year deal in the summer after two years away from the club .<doc-sep>jose mourinho craved a striker and , without a doubt , the chelsea manager got one when he pulled # 32million out and got diego costa in return . the 25-year-old , swapping reigning la liga champions atletico madrid for chelsea , already looks the answer to the prayers that so often emerged from stamford bridge some 12 months ago . and there has been no adjustment period needed for costa whose explosive start already trumps some of the premier league 's finest imports , including sergio aguero , ruud van nistelrooy , didier drogba , luis suarez and fernando torres . what other imports will the premier league get ? follow transfer deadline day live here ! best start : diego costa scored four goals in three games for chelsea in his impressive premier league start . thanks : costa seems to have brought an end to the chelsea curse but his premier league career is young . brace : costa managed to score twice against everton in the 6-3 win to bring his premier league tally to four . with four goals in three games , diego costa has made a better premier league start than some of the most successful recent imports . goals after three premier league games : . 4 - diego costa -lrb- chelsea -rrb- . 3 - sergio aguero -lrb- manchester city -rrb- . 2 - ruud van nistelrooy -lrb- manchester united -rrb- . 1 - didier drogba -lrb- chelsea -rrb- . 1 - luis suarez -lrb- liverpool -rrb- . 1 - fernando torres -lrb- liverpool -rrb- . ps - robin van persie did score four in his first three games for manchester united , but he had already been in the premier league for eight years . with four goals in three games , costa looks a fine acquisition . the spain -lrb- and former brazil -rrb- international took just 17 minutes to get going with his debut premier league goal against burnley on the opening day of the season . was it a fluke ? no . costa netted again at stamford bridge against leicester city five days later . what followed were reports emerging about the striker 's fitness , suggesting he was out for six weeks after pulling up in training , but these proved to be hogwash . costa looked fit enough when scoring twice against everton - in the first and 90th minute - as chelsea made it three victories in as many games . the curse of the chelsea striker is something owner roman abramovich know all too well . over the years , nearly # 200m has been thrown at the problem . adrian mutu , hernan crespo , mateja kezman , drogba , salomon kalou , shevchenko , claudio pizarro , nicolas anelka , franco di santo , daniel sturridge , torres , romelu lukaku , patrick bamford , lucas piazon , demba ba and samuel eto'o are among the imports . but now , with the returning drogba as back-up , the # 32m costa appears the best fit . return : didier drogba 's premier league start with chelsea saw him net just once in the first three matches . gone : luis suarez nabbed just the one goal in his opening three premier league starts with liverpool . proven : sergio aguero won manchester city the title and scored three in three when he came to england . offloaded : fernando torres enjoyed life at liverpool better , and scored one goal in his first three matches . vintage : ruud van nistelrooy nabbed two goals in three games with manchester united in the premier league .<doc-sep>' i . am very proud i have played my part in helping to return liverpool to . the elite of the premier league and in particular back into the . champions league . ` thank you again for some great moments and memories . you 'll never walk alone . ' suarez 's former team-mate jamie carragher tweeted : ` luis was the best lfc player i played with bar gerrard . gutted he 's gone but was inevitable he would go to spain one day . ' bye bye ? luis suarez looks set to complete a # 75million move to barcelona from liverpool . decision : suarez has 10 days to request the full written reasons for the appeal being rejected by fifa . video suarez appeal rejected . gutted : jamie carragher tweeted his disappointment that suarez is leaving liverpool . biter . suarez has faced three separate bans for biting , the first was seven matches in 2010 for an attack on omar bakkal while at ajax . he was banned for 10 matches for a bite on branislav ivanovic in april 2013 and is currently serving his suspension for biting giorgio chiellini . cheat . suarez has dived numerous times since his arrival in the premier league , and even sent himself up with a celebration against everton . and , before he came to the premier league , there was that handball against ghana . racist . this is from the official fa report into suarez 's racist abuse of patrice evra . ` mr suarez used insulting words towards mr evra during the match contrary to fa rule e3 -lrb- 1 -rrb- ; the insulting words used by mr suárez included a reference to mr evra 's colour within the meaning of rule e3 -lrb- 2 -rrb- ; ` mr suarez shall be warned as to his future conduct , be suspended for eight matches covering all first-team competitive matches and fined the sum of # 40,000 ' reds boss brendan rodgers paid . tribute to his departing striker , saying : ` luis is a very special talent . and i thank him for the role he has played in the team in the past two . years , during my time at liverpool . ' i . think he would be the first to accept he has improved as a player over . that period , along with the team and has benefited from being here , as . we have benefited from him . ` the club . have done all they can over a sustained period of time to try to keep . luis at liverpool . it is with great reluctance and following lengthy . discussions we have eventually agreed to his wishes to move to spain for . new experiences and challenges . we wish him and his young family well ; . we will always consider them to be friends . ` we . are focused on the future , as we strive to continue with the progress . we have made and build on last season 's excellent barclays premier . league campaign . ' i .<doc-sep>` top four should be the aim this year , the title no chance - not when you do n't have suarez in your team - he made such a difference . ' redknapp also voiced concern over a liverpool defence which has already conceded eight goals in five games this season , claiming summer signing dejan lovren is struggling to match his southampton form in a team desperately in need of more leadership . jamie redknapp and jamie carragher both see the summer loss of luis suarez to barcelona as a key reason to why liverpool will struggle to win the premier league title . lovren has struggled to match his southampton form from last term in the liverpool defence this season , as he receives treatment from a head wound suffered in the defeat at upton park . ` dejan lovren was a really good signing , but he 's struggling to find his way in the premier league for liverpool . the pressure is on and they have to adjust . the team needs more leaders and the top four is where they are . ' former liverpool defender jamie carragher also criticised the merseyside 's club 's defending , stating rodgers ' team have regressed . carragher tweeted : ` after losing suarez lfc were never going to score 100 goals + this season so had to be better defensively , they actually look worse now . '<doc-sep>head-to-head league record : chelsea wins 41 , draws 26 , leicester wins 23 . team news . chelsea . chelsea have no fresh injury problems ahead of saturday 's barclays premier league match against leicester at stamford bridge . goalkeeper thibaut courtois could again be selected ahead of veteran petr cech . eye on a return : didier drogba is fit and available for chelsea ahead of a second stamford bridge debut . striker didier drogba shrugged of an ankle problem to make a late substitute appearance in the 3-1 win at burnley on monday night , and is in line to make his competitive return to the bridge in chelsea colours having rejoined the club in the summer . provisional squad : courtois , ivanovic , terry , cahill , azpilicueta , fabregas , hazard , oscar , matic , schurrle , costa , cech , luis , torres , zouma , drogba , mikel , willian . leicester . leicester manager nigel pearson hopes jamie vardy and marc albrighton could be fit for saturday 's barclays premier league trip to chelsea . striker vardy -lrb- thigh -rrb- and winger albrighton -lrb- groin -rrb- may return for the stamford bridge clash , which will come too soon for danny drinkwater -lrb- hamstring -rrb- and matty james -lrb- shin -rrb- . on the mend : jamie vardy could return from a thigh injury to make his premier league debut at chelsea . summer signing matthew upson -lrb- foot -rrb- is still a couple of weeks short of a return .

<t> david silva 's dazzling display against aston villa helped confirm his place as one of the premier league 's best foreign players . </t> <t> manchester united benefited from peter schmeichel 's outstanding performances between 1991 and 1999 . </t> <t> vincent kompany and pablo zabaleta have been key to manchester city winning two titles in three seasons . </t> <t> united are feeling the loss of nemanja vidic and patrice evra , who both left old trafford in the summer . </t> <t> cristiano ronaldo , patrick vieira and yaya toure complete the midfield . </t> <t> didier drogba beats luis suarez and eric cantona to partner thierry henry . </t>

jamie carragher : didier drogba beats luis suarez to my premier league foreign xi<T>

britain still has a chronic shortage of doctors -- and experts warn that the situation is putting patients ' lives at risk . despite recruitment drives , the uk has one of the lowest numbers of practising medics per head in the eu . only ireland , slovenia , romania and poland have fewer physicians , a study by the organisation for economic co-operation and development found . shortage : britain has one of the lowest doctor-to-patient ratios in the eu , says a new report -lrb- file photo -rrb- . britain has 2.8 doctors per thousand people -- less than the eu average of 3.4 and below other major economies including germany , italy and france . even former communist states such as lithuania and the czech republic have a greater proportion and greece has more than twice as many doctors per head than the uk . experts say the shortage in the nhs is most acute among gps and a&e doctors . last night dr cliff mann , president of the college of emergency medicine , which represents a&e doctors , warned the shortage was risking patients . ` when you have shortages of doctors in some areas it means longer waits , ' he said . ` in a&e that 's not really an option , so it means doctors work harder and harder ; it means there is a greater chance of mistakes , and ultimately it means risks to lives . ` this has been going on the last three or four years -- we can not carry on like this . ' long wait : a&e departments are under strain . the report found that the number of doctors in the uk has increased more rapidly than in any other eu country since 2000 , rising by over 50 per cent between 2000 and 2012 . the rise was set in train by the labour government , but has continued under the tories even since the economic crash . ` as a result , the united kingdom had 2.8 practising physicians per 1000 population in 2012 , up from 2.0 in 2000 , ' the oecd report said . ` this nonetheless remains below the eu average of 3.4 doctors per 1000 population . ` while most of the increase in the number of doctors in the united kingdom in the early 2000s came from the entry of foreign-trained doctors , the situation changed just before the economic crisis with most of the increase now driven by a strong rise in the number of graduates from domestic medical education programmes . ` this reflects a deliberate policy in the united kingdom to reduce its reliance on foreign-trained doctors to meet its own needs . ' britain 's proportion of doctors -- 2.8 per 1,000 head of population in 2012 -- is much lower , however , than greece on 6.2 , austria on 4.9 and lithuania on 4.4 . among our major european partners , germany 's rate is 4.0 , italy is on 3.9 , spain is 3.8 and france is on 3.3 . the eu average is 3.4 per 1,000 population . only four countries are below us -- with the lowest being poland on just 2.2 .<doc-sep>the oecd said britain 's rapid rise over the past decade had led to fears that doctors were being trained in the wrong specialisms -- meaning they may have to be lain off in future years . ` a growing number of doctors will improve access to health care , but will also put pressure on future health care budgets as more graduates enter the medical workforce , ' the report said . ` there are now concerns that there might be surpluses of certain categories of doctors in the years ahead . this has led to recommendations to reduce slightly student intakes in medical schools or post-graduate training for certain specialties . ' dr mann , from the college of emergency medicine , added : ` we have been warning for some years that we have got fewer doctors than most parts of the developed world . ` when there are n't enough doctors to go round , they can pick and choose speciality and because of the levels of burnout in a&e , that means many are walking away , creating even greater shortages . ` we have now got 500 a&e doctors trained in this country working in australia -- that 's the equivalent of two full years of trained doctors . dr mark porter , chairman of the british medical association , said : ` the nhs is under incredible pressure from rising patient demand and flat-lining funding . ` the government 's announcement of additional resources in the autumn statement for the nhs is a step in the right direction , but it will not solve the long term under-doctoring of many parts of the nhs that is hindering patient care . ` key specialities such as emergency care and gp services are facing particularly acute shortages . ' 1 greece 6.2 . 2 austria 4.9 . 3 lithuania 4.4 . 4 portugal 4.1 . 5 germany 4.0 . 6 sweden 3.9 . 7 italy 3.9 . 8 spain 3.8 . 9 bulgaria 3.7 . 10 czech republic 3.7 . 11 malta 3.5 .<doc-sep>12 denmark 3.5 . european union 3.4 . 13 slovakia 3.4 . 14 france 3.3 . 15 finland 3.3 . 16 estonia 3.3 . 17 latvia 3.1 . 18 netherlands 3.1 . 19 hungary 3.1 . 20 cyprus 3.0 . 21 belgium 2.9 . 22 croatia 2.9 . 23 luxembourg 2.8 . 24 united kingdom 2.8 . 25 ireland 2.7 . 26 slovenia 2.5 . 27 romania 2.5 . 28 poland 2.2 . source : oecd , health at a glance , europe 2014 .<doc-sep>millions of healthy britons are about to be given statins needlessly and exposed to debilitating side effects which include muscle pain and diabetes , leading doctors warn . they say nhs proposals to radically increase the uptake of the drugs are a ` public health disaster ' that will cause harm to many patients . the group -- which includes cardiologists , and senior gps -- is urging the government and the nhs drugs watchdog nice to halt the plans . they also claim that eight of the 12-strong panel of experts who are drawing up the guidelines have financial links to drugs firms making statins -- which stand to make a profit . ` disaster ' : millions of healthy britons are about to be given statins needlessly which could lead to a ` public health disaster ' if the nhs does not halt the plans , leading doctors warn . about seven million patients in britain take statins to lower the cholesterol in their blood to prevent heart attacks and strokes . they are predominantly given to over-65s who have been diagnosed with heart disease or have a high risk of developing it based on their family history or lifestyle . but in february , nice -- national institute for health and care excellence -- published draft guidance advising gps to prescribe statins to anyone with a 10 per cent risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke within the next decade . it claims this could save many lives at a minimum cost to the nhs as the drugs cost as little as 10p each . experts say this would lead to the drugs being given to between five and ten million additional patients . nice will publish its final guidelines next month . but the group of doctors say there is no evidence that giving statins to healthy people increases their life expectancy . the group wrote to health secretary jeremy hunt to warn of the consequences of increasing statin prescriptions .<doc-sep>by . matt chorley , mailonline political editor . published : . 04:24 est , 7 march 2014 . | . updated : . 07:23 est , 7 march 2014 . ukip supporters and eurosceptic tories are making it harder to stop scotland voting to leave the uk , vince cable will warn today . the lib dem business secretary will use a speech tonight to accuse right-wing parties of british ` indulging in british nationalism and euro-separatism ' . he will tell his party 's spring conference in york that people calling for britain to leave the eu made it harder to persuade scots to ignore the ` siren voices of nationalism and separatism ' . lib dem business secretary vince cable accuses ukip of putting the union at risk . voters in scotland will have their say on independence in a referendum on september 18 . senior conservatives are conscious that the arguments about scotland remaining in the uk , including on employment , economy and global influence , also apply to britain 's eu membership . david cameron has promised to negotiate a ` fresh settlement ' with brussels before staging an in-out referendum by 2017 . but mr cable will warn the uncertainty is damaging the british economy , with the tories plunged into a ` ukip induced funk ' .<doc-sep>david cameron 's ` nods and winks ' that he might back britain leaving the european union is putting the nation 's future prosperity in danger , ed miliband claims . the labour leader will use a speech tomorrow to warn the uk is being left increasingly isolated and is now on a ` conveyor belt towards exit with no idea how to get off ' . it comes as home secretary theresa may warned that politicians who argue that the uk is better off in the eu ` whatever the terms , are wrong ' . scroll down for video . labour leader ed miliband , pictured -lrb- left -rrb- at the remembrance sunday ceremony in whitehall today , will accuse david cameron -lrb- right -rrb- of ` giving succour ' to the argument that the real answer to britain 's problems is leaving the eu . david cameron has promised to renegotiate britain 's membership of the eu before holding an in-out referendum by 2017 . but labour has refused to match the promise of giving voters a say on leaving the eu . in a speech to the cbi tomorrow , mr miliband will accuse the prime minister of putting millions of jobs at risk . he will also pledge not to play ` political games ' with britain 's eu membership and insist labour has a credible and clear plan to secure reforms . he will say : ` there are some people in our country who advocate exit from the eu . there are others who flirt with it , thinking they can do so without consequence . both are equally dangerous . ` giving succour to the argument that the real answer is leaving the eu , or contemplating it , simply drags us closer to exit . ` and every nod and wink to those who want to leave sends a message to potential investors in our country that we are not open for business . ` it is a betrayal of our national interest . it is a clear and present danger to our future prosperity . ` the way to overcome these false solutions is not to pander to them . not to posture about finding ways of accommodating them . not to make promises everyone knows you can not keep . ' efforts to secure concessions from brussels were undermined by a shock demand for an extra # 1.7 billion from britain last month . on friday chancellor george osborne boasted that he had halved the bill to # 850million .<doc-sep>risk : the eu watchdog claims eating brown toast could put you at higher risk of getting cancer -lrb- file picture of model -rrb- . it 's enough to make you choke on your marmalade . an eu watchdog says toast , that most british of breakfast delicacies , should be eaten only when it is a light yellow colour -- not an appetising brown . and heaven forbid if you prefer your toast -- whisper it -- burned ! the new warning from the european food safety authority is designed to highlight the dangers of the chemical acrylamide , which forms in certain foods cooked at high temperatures . putting health and safety high on our daily menus , the eu 's experts are also advising consumers not to eat dark , crunchy chips and crisps or to drink instant coffee -- because of an increased risk of cancer .

<t> uk has 2.8 doctors per 1,000 people , ranking 24th out of 28 countries . </t> <t> only ireland , slovenia , romania and poland are worse in oecd report . </t> <t> experts say gps and a&e departments are the most acutely hit . </t>

britain trailing most of eu on doctors as experts warn situation is putting lives at risk<T>

brian bubear , 70 , was beaten by a recovering alcoholic . he escaped by hiding in a toilet while it took three security staff to restrain his attacker . crisis-hit colchester hospital has issued a grovelling apology after a terminally ill pensioner was beaten with his walking stick by a fellow patient . brian bubear , 70 , was sleeping in a private room off the main ward when another patient , an alcoholic who had been brought in to ` detoxify ' , crept in and attacked him . mr bubear only escaped by locking himself in a small toilet attached to the room , while it took three security staff to restrain the attacker . worse still , mr bubear 's 75-year-old wife , elizabeth , said staff did not tell about the incident for four days afterwards . last month colchester hospital was put into special measures by the care quality commission after staff were bullied into changing cancer patients ' records to hide missed targets . mr bubear was attacked in the early hours of november 23 , just a week after inspectors visited the hospital , as he slept in his room . his attacker , who has not been named , crept into his room as he slept , took his walking stick from the windowsill where it was resting , and began attacking mr bubear with it . after the attack mr bubear , who was suffering from a bad infection at the time , was moved on to a general ward . his wife said : ` my husband is terminally ill and he is all i have left and to have this happen to him when his is in hospital is completely disgraceful . ` he was in hospital because he needed to be cared for and looked after . patients should feel safe in a hospital . ' i know he is terminally ill but he will not be going back to that hospital . never . ' mrs bubear , who is recovering from a broken hip which is unconnected to the attack , says she has now taken her husband home , where he is recovering with her .<doc-sep>the attack happened at colchester hospital just a week after it was put into special measures after a surprise inspection . the hospital today issued a grovelling apology to mr bubear and his wife , elizabeth . she added : ' i am ashamed of the hospital . it is getting a bad enough name but now i do n't even think it is safe . ` i 'm not telling the story for me or my husband . i want the public to know what can go on there . ` my husband is so frail and he could even have been killed . ' a state of emergency was declared at colchester hospital on november 15 after a surprise visit by health inspectors . they found patients were inappropriately restrained , sedated without consent , and do not resuscitate signs were being ignored . the a&e unit was found to be struggling with demand , while it was claimed that staff had tampered with cancer patients ' records in order to meet waiting targets . a spokesman for the hospital said : ` we apologise unreservedly to mr bubear and his wife for what happened to him while he was in our care on langham ward , which is totally unacceptable . ` unfortunately , this incident could not have been foreseen . ` the patient who hit him was not known to have any mental health issues and had been admitted to the ward shortly before the incident because he was a detoxifying alcoholic with medical needs and did not have any record of carrying out violent acts . ` we have occasionally experienced patients who are detoxifying alcoholics committing criminal damage on the ward , such as smashing a window or pulling equipment off a wall but not attacking other patients . ` as soon as this incident occurred , the trust 's own security staff were called and a member of the security team remained with the patient who hit mr bubear until the ward sister carried out an assessment and decided that one-on-one security was no longer necessary . ` again , we apologise unreservedly to mr and mrs bubear for this appalling experience . '<doc-sep>terminally-ill pensioner tina kinsey waited nine hours on a trolley in a&e before she was admitted to hospital , her daughter has claimed . a terminally-ill pensioner waited nine hours on a trolley in a&e before being admitted to hospital , it was claimed yesterday . and when she was given a bed , tina kinsey , 67 suffered unnecessarily in her final days because of failures in her care , her daughter said . mrs kinsey , who had cancer , was taken to glan clwyd hospital , in bodelwyddan , north wales , following a fall . after her nine-hour wait in casualty , she was given a bed on a general ward . mrs kinsey , from nearby rhyl , died three days later , on november 1 last year . her daughter , wendy , lodged a formal complaint over ` a catalogue of errors ' in her care in her final few days . she said staff were slow to give her mother pain relief and left her choking on her own vomit , before she eventually slipped into a coma and died . yesterday it emerged that health bosses have formally apologised for not providing the level of care mrs kinsey ` had the right to expect ' before her death . her case is the latest in a series of patient horror stories reported to the daily mail about services under the labour-run nhs in wales . wendy , who does not want her surname used , said her mother had endured unnecessary suffering at the hospital in her final days .<doc-sep>a scandal-hit hospital has been branded one of the worst in england after the number of patient complaints reportedly doubled in the last year . colchester general hospital is also facing a shortfall of 170 nurses , it has been claimed . it comes just weeks after a ` major incident ' was declared at the hospital and all but the most seriously ill patients were told to stay away from its a&e department . colchester general hospital , pictured above , is facing a shortfall of 170 nurses , it has been claimed . a total of 2,997 patients raised concerns about poor treatment last year - or eight a day - up from 1,592 in the previous year , according to figures published in the sun . dr katherine rake , head of healthwatch england , told the newspaper : ` in the last year colchester has gone from mid-table to one of the worst hospitals in the country ' . and the royal college of nursing has said the hospital needs to fill a shortfall of 170 nurses , the newspaper claimed . colchester general hospital was put into special measures last november after a care quality commission report found the records of 22 cancer patients out of a sample of 61 had been altered to disguise ` extensive delays for treatment ' .<doc-sep>2005 law on patient rights and care for the terminally ill . the leonetti law currently limits ` therapeutic . obstinacy ' , or treatments that only prolong the life of a . terminally ill patient without providing a cure . hollande said the new proposals would mean that if a patient 's life was immediately in danger and the treatment was not working or causing more suffering then they could be sedated . if a patient was unable to decide alone , then the doctor - with consultation - would have an obligation to end . treatment because it would only be keeping the patient . artificially alive , hollande said . he added that if a person had indicated either before . falling seriously ill or during their sickness how they wished . to die then doctors should take account of those instructions . french president francois hollande -lrb- pictured -rrb- delivers his speech about reform of end-of-life treatment at the elysee palace in paris , france .<doc-sep>by . daily mail reporter and associated press reporter . published : . 18:54 est , 13 october 2013 . | . updated : . 01:39 est , 14 october 2013 . devotion : terminally ill scott nagy gave his daughter samantha away at an ohio church on saturday on his hospital bed . a terminally ill man who arrived at his daughter 's wedding by ambulance took her down the aisle - on a hospital bed . guests cried and clapped as scott nagy , gripped by cancer , gave his daughter sarah away on saturday at first evangelical lutheran church in strongsville , ohio . a volunteer team of medical professionals helped nagy escort the 24-year-old bride as groom angelo salvatore and the rev. chuck knerem awaited their arrival . ` it . was a promise i made in march , to walk her down the aisle , ' the . 56-year-old brunswick man said . ` she 's my princess . this is my definition of . walking down the aisle . ' nagy . was diagnosed with urethral cancer in november and has undergone . chemotherapy . he has been at university hospitals seidman cancer center . since august .

<t> brian bubear , 70 , was recovering from infection at colchester hospital . </t> <t> was asleep in private room when alcoholic crept in and attacked him . </t> <t> staff did not tell wife elizabeth , 75 , about the incident for four days . </t> <t> she has taken her husband home and vowed not to return to hospital . </t>

terminally ill patient beaten with own walking stick at colchester hospital<T>