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Banking Shares Led FTSE Rally

The Press Association has the story on how the FTSE index rallied with banking shares leading the gains: A buoyant session for Britain's beleaguered banking stocks ensured the FTSE 100 Index closed nearly 3% higher. The London market was up... Continue reading

Posted Aug 30, 2011 at THE FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

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Trichet hints at softer ECB inflation targets

RTE.ie claim that the ECB is to soften its inflation targets. The story continues: European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet has said the ECB was reviewing the risks to price stability, suggesting the bank could tone down its view on... Continue reading

Posted Aug 29, 2011 at THE FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

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Street Fighting Begins In Tripoli

The Guardian reports that street fighting rages in Tripoli as Libyans prepare for a future without Gadaffi. The story continues: Fierce street battles are continuing to rage in parts of Tripoli after Muammar Gaddafi vowed to fight to the death... Continue reading

Posted Aug 24, 2011 at THE FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

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UN to investigate Syrian war-crimes

(Image from Sydney Morning Herald) The United Nations is to investigate Syria for war crimes. The story continues: The body’s human rights council voted 33-4 to condemn the violence by Bashar al-Assad’s regime and send a team to check alleged... Continue reading

Posted Aug 23, 2011 at THE FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

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Libya Endgame Begins ...

(picture from The Guardian) The Guardian reports that the final days of the Libyan regime are upon us: He has ruled Libya for 42 tumultuous years. But Muammar Gaddafi's defiant regime was on Sunday entering its final hours, as an... Continue reading

Posted Aug 21, 2011 at THE FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

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UK retail sales stagnate

The Telegraph reports that UK retail sales have stagnated. The story continues: The Office for National Statistics said sales volumes, excluding petrol, rose just 0.2pc in July from the previous month and were flat year-on-year. Analysts had forecast a rise... Continue reading

Posted Aug 18, 2011 at THE FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

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Phone Hacking: Letters Reveal A Cover-Up

The Guardian claims that former Royal Correspondent Clive Goodman has revealed that phone hacking was discussed in editorial meetings: Rupert Murdoch, James Murdoch and their former editor Andy Coulson all face embarrassing new allegations of dishonesty and cover-up after the... Continue reading

Posted Aug 16, 2011 at THE FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

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Downing St Powerless To Force Lockerbie Bomber To Return

The Telegraph reports that Downing Street has revealed that it is powerless to force the Locker Bomber to return to the UK. The story continues: David Cameron's official spokesman said that there was "no mechanism" to return Abdelbaset al-Megrahi to... Continue reading

Posted Aug 15, 2011 at THE FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

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A great piece, not least because I get a mention, on the battle that conservatives (or anyone right of the extreme left) faces on campus' across the nation.

Commented Aug 15, 2011 on Laveen Ladharam: Conservatives must change their student unions for the better at ConservativeHome's Platform

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Police question US 'supercop' appointment

Politics.co.uk reports major figures in the police have questions over the government appointment of an American 'supercop'. The story continues: David Cameron's enthusiasm for a zero tolerance approach to crime in the wake of last week's rioting is meeting serious... Continue reading

Posted Aug 14, 2011 at THE FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

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US has evidence of Syrian 'crimes'

AFP News Agency reports that the United States has told the press it has evidence of Syrian 'crimes'. The story continues: The United States has evidence of "crimes" in Syria and is ready to use it to step up pressure... Continue reading

Posted Aug 10, 2011 at THE FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

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Dow Jones: Treasury Prices Surge, Massive Sell-Off

Dow Jones Newswire reports that the first day of trading after America had been downgraded was met with panic selling as US Treasury prices surged. The story continues: Investors continued to pile into the Treasury market for safety Monday and... Continue reading

Posted Aug 8, 2011 at THE FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

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Fears of more violence in streets of Tottenham

The Telegraph reports that the authorities and the local community in Tottenham fear that the killing of Mark Duggan will bring more more violence. The story continues: Officers from Kent, Thames Valley, Essex, Surrey and City of London are tonight... Continue reading

Posted Aug 7, 2011 at THE FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

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China Joins the Tea Party

The BBC reports: China has scolded the US over its "addiction to debt" after rating agency Standard & Poor's downgraded the US' top-notch AAA rating to AA+. State news agency Xinhua said unless the US cut its "gigantic military expenditure... Continue reading

Posted Aug 6, 2011 at THE FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

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FTSE loses £50bn amid Eurozone crisis

Sky News is reporting that the FTSE lost £50 billion amidst the crisis going on in the Eurozone. The story continues: The listing for the UK's top 100 companies closed at 5393, down 191 points or 3.43%, taking £49.8bn from... Continue reading

Posted Aug 4, 2011 at THE FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

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Mixed Feelings Over Mubarak Trial

(Photo: Al-Jazeera) The Associated Press reports that there has been mixed feelings over the trial of the former Egyptian dictator, Hosni Mubarak. The story continues: The live TV images of a caged and bedridden Hosni Mubarak being held to account... Continue reading

Posted Aug 3, 2011 at THE FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

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Telegraph: President tells America to 'live within your means'

(Photo: Reuters) The Telegraph reports that as the US debt bill makes its way to the White House to be signed by the President; President Obama told his public that America must learn to live within its means. The story... Continue reading

Posted Aug 2, 2011 at THE FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

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FTSE Falls As Poor US Data Plunges Markets Down

Reuters reports that poor US data undid a rally in the stock markets. The story continues: Britain's top share index shed 0.7 percent on Monday after a roller-coaster session, with early strong gains on relief over a debt deal in... Continue reading

Posted Aug 1, 2011 at THE FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

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Senate Republicans Reject Reid Proposal

With just one day to go before the White House deadline for default, Senate Republicans have rejected a debt bill proposed by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. The story continues: U.S. Senate Republicans Sunday blocked a debt ceiling proposal put... Continue reading

Posted Jul 31, 2011 at THE FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

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Phone Hacking: Sarah Payne's Mother Targeted

The Daily Mail reports that the latest victim of the News of the World phone hacking scandal was Sarah Payne's mother, despite the fact she had a close relationship with the newspaper editor Rebecca Brookes. The story continues: Sara Payne,... Continue reading

Posted Jul 28, 2011 at THE FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

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Bank of England: UK could fall into recession

A member of the Bank of England has warned that the UK could fall back in recession. The story continues: Britain's recovery appears to have slowed recently and there is a risk the economy could tip back into recession, Bank... Continue reading

Posted Jul 27, 2011 at THE FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

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US Debt: Boehner Plan Shot Down By GOP

The Wall Street Journal reports that Speaker Boehner's plan for relieving US debt is not expected to pass mainly due to friction from within his party. The story continues: The leader of a large group of House conservatives said Tuesday... Continue reading

Posted Jul 26, 2011 at THE FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

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Breivik: Two more terror cells

The Guardian reports that the Norway shooter has told authorities that there are two other terror cells who are working with him. The story continues: The rightwing extremist who confessed to the mass killings in Norway boasted in court on... Continue reading

Posted Jul 25, 2011 at THE FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

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Congressional Debt Deal Continues

MarketWatch reports that the White House and the Republican leadership are locked in negotiations as the US slips further towards default. The story continues: Negotiations between congressional Republicans and Democrats continued Sunday as Obama administration officials expressed confidence they’ll agree... Continue reading

Posted Jul 24, 2011 at THE FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

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Reuters: Markets rise on hope of EU bailout

Reuters reports that world markets have risen on hopes that we may be close to a Euro bailout deal. The story continues: World stocks and the euro rallied on Thursday after news that Europe will create a fund to make... Continue reading

Posted Jul 21, 2011 at THE FREEDOM ASSOCIATION

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