Climate change demonstration in Dublin

"A demonstration is taking place in Dublin today to mark an international day of action on climate change. Bells from churches across the country rang at 2pm, signalling concern that global warming could soon have irreversible impacts. Today's demonstration coincides with a...

MPs outlaw satire in New Zealand

New Zealand's parliament votes itself a little brand protection:"New Zealand's Parliament has voted itself far-reaching powers to control satire and ridicule of MPs in Parliament, attracting a storm of media and academic criticism. The new standing orders, voted in last...

Hundreds flock to Diana exhibition

"Hundreds of people flocked to London's National Portrait Gallery, to view a new exhibition of photographs of Princess Diana, Princess of Wales. The display, which coincides with the 10th anniversary of her death, looks at her life as a royal wife, mother, high-profile...

Brown Pledge to Tackle Bullies

36% of young people in the UK say they’ve been bullied in the last two months. Almost 44% have been in a fight in the last year. People bullying takes place in our schools and businesses every day. Should schools employ security guards or are teaches able or trained...

US shock at Iraq helicopter toll

"THE shocking toll of six American helicopters shot down in Iraq within three weeks has sparked a Pentagon inquiry into the use of surface-to-air (Sam) missiles against the aircraft. “Is there a concern? Yes, there is definitely a concern,” said a Pentagon official about...

China seizes millions of illegal CDs, DVDs in 100-day crackdown

"BEIJING (AFP) - China has confiscated more than eight million illegal CDs and DVDs as part of a 100-day crackdown on pirated movies and computer software. The campaign has had "remarkable success" and coincides with a rise in sales of authorized CDs and DVDs in major...