MPs warned sleeping in offices poses fire risk

MPs warned sleeping in offices poses fire risk


MPs warned sleeping in offices poses fire risk

Posted: 26 Jul 2010 12:36 PM PDT

MPs have been told to stop bedding down in their offices in an effort to save on parliamentary expenses.


Basel Panel Strikes a Deal on Bank Risk

Posted: 26 Jul 2010 01:03 PM PDT

Regulators and central bankers from around the world reached agreement on rules to discourage banks from taking excessive risks.


At BP, Dudley Has a Long To-Do List

Posted: 26 Jul 2010 12:41 PM PDT

As Robert Dudley prepares to take over as the new chief executive of BP, his to-do list includes overhauling a U.S. operation tainted by the Gulf oil spill; mending fences with government officials; and possibly making further executive changes at the top.


What do WikiLeak documents tell us?

Posted: 26 Jul 2010 12:31 PM PDT

CNN's Nic Robertson analyzes the fallout from the publication of tens of thousands of U.S. military and diplomatic reports about Afghanistan by whistleblower website WikiLeaks. FULL STORY l INSIDER'S VIEW OF WAR


Lawmakers Question Salaries at Nonprofits

Posted: 26 Jul 2010 12:00 PM PDT

State and federal officials want leaders of nonprofits with government contracts to share the pain of tight budgets.


Exemption Will Allow ‘Jailbreaking’ of iPhones

Posted: 26 Jul 2010 12:20 PM PDT

Owners of iPhones will be able to run applications that have not been approved by Apple.


Treasury under Brown accused of over-optimism

Posted: 26 Jul 2010 10:20 AM PDT

The Treasury under Gordon Brown's chancellorship made "excessive use of hopeful judgment" to predict how much money would be raised in taxes, a former senior civil servant has said.


Iraq inquiry 'is too easygoing'

Posted: 26 Jul 2010 12:27 PM PDT

The Iraq inquiry is doing too little to ensure government openness about the lead-up to the war, a former senior diplomat says.


German police say Love Parade warnings not heeded

Posted: 26 Jul 2010 12:19 PM PDT

DUISBURG, Germany (Reuters) - Police warnings about the dangers of holding the Love Parade in the German city of Duisburg were not heeded, the police union chief said on Monday, as the death toll from a stampede at the event rose to 20.


Ferrari boss slams F1 'hypocrisy'

Posted: 26 Jul 2010 12:06 PM PDT

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo slams the 'hypocrisy' of those who have criticised Fernando Alonso's victory in Sunday's German Grand Prix.


Police question L'Oreal heiress

Posted: 26 Jul 2010 11:55 AM PDT

French officers interview Liliane Bettencourt over alleged tax evasion and money laundering.


Man City hopeful over Balotelli

Posted: 26 Jul 2010 11:34 AM PDT

Manchester City are "hopeful" of completing a deal to sign Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli, BBC Sport understands.


Leaks Add Pressure on White House on Strategy

Posted: 26 Jul 2010 12:17 PM PDT

Political reaction to the disclosure of classified documents increased the pressure on President Obama to defend his war strategy as a war-financing bill and a confirmation hearing loom.


7 feared dead after Israeli helicopter crashes in Romania

Posted: 26 Jul 2010 11:25 AM PDT

Seven people, including six Israelis, are feared dead after an Israeli helicopter crashed in Romania on Monday during a joint military exercise, the Romanian Defense Ministry said.


Chatroulette tries to ditch flashers

Posted: 26 Jul 2010 12:33 PM PDT

It all comes down to the flasher problem.


Leaks Add to Pressure on White House Over Strategy

Posted: 26 Jul 2010 12:26 PM PDT

Political reaction to the disclosure of classified documents increased the pressure on President Obama to defend his war strategy as a war-financing bill and a confirmation hearing loom.


Nike Agrees to Help Laid-Off Workers in Honduras

Posted: 26 Jul 2010 11:40 AM PDT

Student groups had pressed Nike to pay severance that the two subcontractors in Honduras had failed to pay.


US issues Megrahi release letter

Posted: 26 Jul 2010 11:22 AM PDT

The US government publishes a letter sent to First Minister Alex Salmond before the release of the Lockerbie bomber.


MPs clash on academy consultation

Posted: 26 Jul 2010 11:02 AM PDT

MPs are to vote on the Academies Bill, which paves the way for a radical overhaul of England's school system.


China Warns U.S. Against Wading Into Islands Dispute

Posted: 26 Jul 2010 12:00 PM PDT

The country's foreign minister said that international involvement into the territorial dispute in the South China Sea would make "resolution more difficult."


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