Sweden: Man Stuck In Car For Two Months
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Swedish authorities have said that a 44 year old man has survived in his car for two months after it was buried by snow.
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Equality: David Cameron Faces Gay Marriage Backlash
A coalition of bishops, Tory MPs and lawyers attacked Prime Minister David Cameron yesterday for his support over plans to allow gay couples to marry.
Lincolnshire: Pair Found Dead In Pond
A 71 year old grandmother and her six year old grandson have been found dead in a pond in Lincolnshire, according to police.
Politics: Huhne Appears In Court
Former energy secretary Chris Huhne and his ex-wife appeared together in a court dock Thursday accused of perverting the course of justice over allegations that they lied to avoid Mr Huhne getting penalty points on his license for speeding.
Peru: 27 Killed In Fire At Drug Rehab Centre
A fire that swept through the two floors of a drug rehabilitation centre in a poor part of Peru’s capital has killed 27 people and seriously injured another five.
Afghanistan: Cameron Attacks France On Withdrawal
Following the surprise announcement by French President Nicholas Sarkozy on Friday that France would increase the speed of its withdrawal from Afghanistan, leaving the country by the end of next year, instead of 2014 as originally planned, Prime Minister David Cameron has criticised the move.
Politics: Osborne Calls Bank Bonuses ‘Necessary’
Chancellor George Osborne has said that although the extremely large bank bonuses are reviled, they are a necessary evil, as long Sir Phillip Hampton and Stephen Hester from the Royal Bank of Scotland would have been much worse for the country.
Politics: Clegg Demands Tax ‘Fairness’
The Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg, called for more ‘fairness for the middle’ in the tax regime yesterday and vowed that the Lib Dems would ‘stick to our guns’ over a mansion tax that would see those with homes worth more than £2m pay more.
Crime: Prisoner Escapes From Custody
Police are currently hunting for a “dangerous” criminal who escaped as he arrived at Suffolk Hospital, where two guards accompanying him were threatened by a man with a gun.
Crime: Birmingham Murder Family Issues Plea As Reward Is Offered
A reward of £10,000 has been offered for information about the double murder that took place in Birmingham Wednesday. Avtar Singh-Kolar, 62, and his Carole, 58, were killed at the Friary Road house in Handsworth Wood where their bodies were found by their son Jason, a police officer.
North Korea: Kim Jong-il Lies In State
Kin Jong-un, the son and heir apparent of the late leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-il, as well as senior officials of the country have been paying their respects to the dead leader as his body lies in state ahead of the state funeral due to take place next week.
Racing: Guido Falaschi Dies
Rally car driver Guido Falaschi died in hospital today from injuries sustained during a race. The 22 year old Argentine crashed in the final lap of a race during the Turismo Carretera race taking place at the Juan Manuel Fangio track in Balcarce, Argentina.
Boxing: Manny Pacquiao Wants Re-Match
Following the closely decided majority decision by judges for Filipino Manny Pacquiao in his WBO welterweight fight against Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez, Pacquiao has said he wants a rematch against Marquez. Pacquiao said he wanted a fight against the Mexican “to be conclusive”.
Remembrance: Services Take Place Across The Country
Parades and services were held all over the country on Remembrance Sunday to remember those who have died in wars.
Royal Navy: Submarine Test Launches Missiles
The disaster prone Royal Navy submarine HMS Astute finally fired its first missile in the Gulf of Mexico during a training mission, the Ministry of Defence has reported.
Crime: Baby Knocked To Ground During Mugging
A three month old baby was knocked to the ground in Bolton during a mugging when his pram was pushed over. The boy was strapped into the pram and luckily avoided any injury.