Egypt has taken down Internet access today in the hope of stalling the anti-government protests which have started to rage in the last four days.
Fears are that things could get out of control on Friday after Muslim prayer. Seven people have already died, and the scale of demonstrations continues to grow.
The country’s people have been inspired by the recent events in Tunisia, where the president was forced out of power after weeks of campaigns.
There has been much speculation about whether such things could be replicated in other Arab countries where there is similar unhappiness, and the coming days and weeks will prove whether or not that could be the case in Egypt.
http://thenewsportal.net/?p=723422
Friday, 28 January 2011
Thursday, 27 January 2011
Phone hacking scandal rumbles on
Scotland Yard has promised to conduct a completely thorough investigation of the phone hacking scandal centring on the News of the World, following criticism of their approach so far.
The case was reopened by the Met after an internal inquiry by the paper led to the sacking of its assistant editor.
More and more stories are being revealed which are rumoured to suggest the extent that the hacking might have gone to. A series of high-profile reports by the paper are suspected of being aided by the illegal operation.
Police are now having to reassure a growing number of doubters and critics that their renewed efforts will be more effective at uncovering the truth.
http://thenewsportal.net/?p=714563
The case was reopened by the Met after an internal inquiry by the paper led to the sacking of its assistant editor.
More and more stories are being revealed which are rumoured to suggest the extent that the hacking might have gone to. A series of high-profile reports by the paper are suspected of being aided by the illegal operation.
Police are now having to reassure a growing number of doubters and critics that their renewed efforts will be more effective at uncovering the truth.
http://thenewsportal.net/?p=714563
Saturday, 22 January 2011
First win for Kenny
The Premier League fixture list was packed with entertaining games on Saturday afternoon.
There was plenty of drama at St James’s Park, where Tottenham hit a late equaliser to grab a 1 – 1 draw.
Manchester United thrashed Birmingham 5 – 0 at Old Trafford, with a hat-trick by Dimitar Berbatov. It keeps them at the top of the table.
Robin Van Persie also hit three as Arsenal beat Wigan 3 – 0 at the Emirates.
Fellow challengers Manchester City came unstuck at Villa Park, as new signing Darren Bent gave the hosts a 1 – 0 victory.
Liverpool earned a first win under the new reign of Kenny Dalglish by beating Wolves 0 – 3 at Molineux. Fernando Torres netted a brace, but the main plaudits went to Raul Mereiles, who dominated the game in midfield and scored a screaming volley.
http://thenewsportal.net/?p=685778
There was plenty of drama at St James’s Park, where Tottenham hit a late equaliser to grab a 1 – 1 draw.
Manchester United thrashed Birmingham 5 – 0 at Old Trafford, with a hat-trick by Dimitar Berbatov. It keeps them at the top of the table.
Robin Van Persie also hit three as Arsenal beat Wigan 3 – 0 at the Emirates.
Fellow challengers Manchester City came unstuck at Villa Park, as new signing Darren Bent gave the hosts a 1 – 0 victory.
Liverpool earned a first win under the new reign of Kenny Dalglish by beating Wolves 0 – 3 at Molineux. Fernando Torres netted a brace, but the main plaudits went to Raul Mereiles, who dominated the game in midfield and scored a screaming volley.
http://thenewsportal.net/?p=685778
Monday, 17 January 2011
All draws on “Super Sunday”
Sunday saw two huge clashes in the Premier League as Liverpool “welcomed” Everton to Anfield in the Merseyside derby, before Manchester United visited White Hart Lane to face Tottenham.
On Saturday, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal all won to keep the title race alive. City in fact took top spot so that United needed to draw at least to regain it.
Liverpool’s first half was positive as they looked for a first win under Kenny Dalglish, and went in 1 – 0 at half-time thanks to Raul Mereiles’ strike.
Everton came out fighting and, within minutes, had turned the game around as Sylvain Distin headed in a corner and then Jermaine Beckford put them ahead. Liverpool equalised through Dirk Kuyt’s penalty and it finished 2 – 2.
Shortly after, Spurs kicked off against United, and went close as Peter Crouch poked a finish just wide. Their opponents were never out of it though, but suffered a blow when Rafael was given a red card with fifteen minutes left. That forced them to defend as they ground out a 0 – 0 draw, which puts them back in first place ahead of rivals, City, on goal difference.
http://thenewsportal.net/?p=685778
On Saturday, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal all won to keep the title race alive. City in fact took top spot so that United needed to draw at least to regain it.
Liverpool’s first half was positive as they looked for a first win under Kenny Dalglish, and went in 1 – 0 at half-time thanks to Raul Mereiles’ strike.
Everton came out fighting and, within minutes, had turned the game around as Sylvain Distin headed in a corner and then Jermaine Beckford put them ahead. Liverpool equalised through Dirk Kuyt’s penalty and it finished 2 – 2.
Shortly after, Spurs kicked off against United, and went close as Peter Crouch poked a finish just wide. Their opponents were never out of it though, but suffered a blow when Rafael was given a red card with fifteen minutes left. That forced them to defend as they ground out a 0 – 0 draw, which puts them back in first place ahead of rivals, City, on goal difference.
http://thenewsportal.net/?p=685778
Saturday, 15 January 2011
Tunisia situation intensifies
Tunisian troops are patrolling the country’s capital, Tunis, in force today after President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali fled following protests.
The move came after scenes of violence and looting were witnessed overnight, as shops and the main train station in the city were targeted.
Stand-in leader, Mohammed Ghannouchi, is looking to restore order and to unify a government from opposition groups.
The President was forced to flee to Saudi Arabia after twenty-three years in power due to extensive protests and rallies against him over the state of the country. Dozens of people are said to have died in the unrest.
http://thenewsportal.net/?p=694469
The move came after scenes of violence and looting were witnessed overnight, as shops and the main train station in the city were targeted.
Stand-in leader, Mohammed Ghannouchi, is looking to restore order and to unify a government from opposition groups.
The President was forced to flee to Saudi Arabia after twenty-three years in power due to extensive protests and rallies against him over the state of the country. Dozens of people are said to have died in the unrest.
http://thenewsportal.net/?p=694469
Thursday, 13 January 2011
Floods hit globally
Increasing numbers of deaths were reported throughout Thursday in the wake of floods in different parts of the world including Australia, Brazil and Sri Lanka.
Brisbane in Queensland, Australia was approaching something resembling a recovery as waters are said to have peaked. However thousand of homes have been left submerged. Fifteen people are said to have died so far, with many remaining missing.
Tragedy and devastation also hit Brazil, where over four-hundred deaths have been reported in the south-east. There has been heavy criticism directed at the door of very poor housing in the affected areas, which have been unable to withstand the heavy waters.
It is rumoured that the weather phenomenon “El Nino” could be the cause of these extraordinary weather conditions, with the rain and flooding expected to continue.
http://thenewsportal.net/?p=687067
Brisbane in Queensland, Australia was approaching something resembling a recovery as waters are said to have peaked. However thousand of homes have been left submerged. Fifteen people are said to have died so far, with many remaining missing.
Tragedy and devastation also hit Brazil, where over four-hundred deaths have been reported in the south-east. There has been heavy criticism directed at the door of very poor housing in the affected areas, which have been unable to withstand the heavy waters.
It is rumoured that the weather phenomenon “El Nino” could be the cause of these extraordinary weather conditions, with the rain and flooding expected to continue.
http://thenewsportal.net/?p=687067
Monday, 10 January 2011
America mourns Arizona deaths
President Barack Obama led a minute’s silence today in America, as the country mourns the deaths of six people who were shot during the attack on congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords at a public event on Saturday in Arizona.
Among those being remembered were a nine year-old girl. Fourteen in total were injured, and the suspect, Jared Loughner, 22, is to appear in court later.
The current state of Ms Giffords is reported by the hospital where she is being treated as critical, but she is responsive to some simple commands.
In the wake of another tragic shooting incident in the States, there is much debate and argument over the causes and reasons for such an act, with the suspect apparently remaining silent.
http://thenewsportal.net/?p=681367
Among those being remembered were a nine year-old girl. Fourteen in total were injured, and the suspect, Jared Loughner, 22, is to appear in court later.
The current state of Ms Giffords is reported by the hospital where she is being treated as critical, but she is responsive to some simple commands.
In the wake of another tragic shooting incident in the States, there is much debate and argument over the causes and reasons for such an act, with the suspect apparently remaining silent.
http://thenewsportal.net/?p=681367
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