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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Topless women target Putin in protest

Topless women protesters in Germany have shouted at Russian president Vladimir Putin as he toured a trade fair in Germany.

Three women bared their breasts and shouted "dictator" before being quickly bundled away by security officers.

Mr Putin, who was at the event in Hannover with German Chancellor Angel Merkel, spoke about the incident at news conference:

Margaret Thatcher How Iron Lady changed Britain forever

Baroness Thatcher, who has died aged 87, presided over one of the greatest transformations of the nation's economy as prime minister.

The woman born as Margaret Hilda Roberts went on to change the face of Britain, altering the balance of the economy in favour of privatisation and lower taxes.

However, Mrs Thatcher tapped into public resentment about the power of the unions, and many remain upset about the impact this had on their livelihoods.

Thatcher In her own words

Sunday, March 24, 2013

White wedding in snowy South Yorkshire


The weather made it an unexpected white wedding for one couple.

James and Julie Swan were able to tie the knot in South Yorkshire despite two days of snow.

Some guests were unable to get to the ceremony due to travelling conditions.

Russian tycoon Boris Berezovsky found dead at his UK home



The exiled Russian tycoon Boris Berezovsky has been found dead at his home outside London.

A police investigation has been launched into the death of the 67-year-old - a wanted man in Russia, and an opponent of President Vladimir Putin.

A former Kremlin power-broker whose fortunes declined under Mr Putin, Mr Berezovsky emigrated to the UK in 2000.

Peng Liyuan China's fashionable first lady


China's new first lady has become a media and internet sensation in her homeland as she accompanies her husband, President Xi Jinping, on a visit to Russia.

Chinese state media, which usually ignore the wives of political leaders, praised the dress sense and hairstyle of Peng Liyuan who is well known to many Chinese as a singer.

Notre Dame gets 'pitch perfect' bells to mark 850 years


The Cathedral of Notre Dame is to celebrate its 850th anniversary with a new set of bells.

They will ring for the first time on Saturday to mark the beginning of the Easter programme.

They will recreate the notes of the original set of bells, which were destroyed in the French revolution.
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