19-Aug-2012 03:00

Spider web glass protects birds on the Holy Island - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19206168

I agree with Hannan: let's have an EU referendum – but I'll vote to stay in - Telegraph.co.uk (blog) :: http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/walterellis/100176041/i-agree-with-hannan-lets-have-an-eu-referendum-but-ill-vote-to-stay-in/

Can Labour learn to love localism? - The Guardian :: http://www.guardian.co.uk/local-government-network/2012/aug/17/can-labour-learn-to-love-localism?newsfeed%3Dtrue

Paul Ryan's plan for America is not credible - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/7d45818a-e608-11e1-bece-00144feab49a.html

Mr President, meet Mr President - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/c3a00440-e732-11e1-8a74-00144feab49a.html

Planet of the apes - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/b0f049bc-e553-11e1-b758-00144feab49a.html

Spice Girl Mel B face-plants in designer shoes - TVNZ :: http://tvnz.co.nz/entertainment-news/spice-girl-mel-b-face-plants-in-designer-shoes-5031996

Ian Thorpe: am I gay? It's at the stage I just say 'whatever' - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/9468616/Ian-Thorpe-am-I-gay-Its-at-the-stage-I-just-say-whatever.html

rover made near-perfect landing - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19219782

The Olympics are a celebration of everything the Left hates - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/david-cameron/9468596/The-Olympics-are-a-celebration-of-everything-the-Left-hates.html

New spider family found in US caves - Times of India :: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/New-spider-family-found-in-US-caves/articleshow/15545045.cms

Boy of 16 stabbed during robbery in Edinburgh underpass - Scottish Daily Record :: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/teenager-stabbed-in-edinburgh-robbery-1267298

Reuters Science News Summary - Chicago Tribune :: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-rt-sciencen18245960-20120817,0,2388772.story

Cereal bars not so healthy after all - Firstpost :: http://www.firstpost.com/fwire/cereal-bars-not-so-healthy-after-all-422524.html

Two sex scenes in the first six minutes... the steamy saga that the BBC hopes will ... - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2190323/Parades-End-Two-sex-scenes-minutes--steamy-saga-BBC-hopes-grab-Downtons-crown.html

Pc Blakelock murder - 'charge soon' - WalesOnline :: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/2012/08/18/pc-blakelock-murder-charge-soon-91466-31652235/

Strauss is in no mood to toast England's Absent Friend - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/cricket/article-2190428/Andrew-Strauss-mood-toast-Kevin-Pietersen-Patrick-Collins.html

Syria denies Assad's deputy tried to defect - Reuters :: http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/18/syria-crisis-idINL6E8JI19H20120818

Leeds 'hit-and-run' leaves brother and sister critical - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-19310014

Assange to break silence amid diplomatic stoush - ABC Online :: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-19/assange-to-speak-as-embassy-stoush-continues/4208210

Prince Philip to miss church service - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19310055

John Rentoul: Mr Cameron must chose his words more carefully - The Independent :: http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/john-rentoul/john-rentoul-mr-cameron-must-chose-his-words-more-carefully-8059951.html

Hague ignored lawyers to send Assange 'threat' note - The Independent :: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/hague-ignored-lawyers-to-send-assange-threat-note-8060061.html

Suspect 'to be charged' in Pc Keith Blakelock murder case - Metro :: http://www.metro.co.uk/news/908982-suspect-to-be-charged-in-pc-keith-blakelock-murder-case

Brady's final victim: The heartbroken mother who fought for 50 years to give ... - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2190431/Bradys-final-victim-The-heartbroken-mother-fought-50-years-son-proper-burial.html?ito%3Dfeeds-newsxml

Pussy Riot: The six songs that shook Russia - Toronto Star :: http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/1243652--pussy-riot-the-six-songs-that-shook-russia

UK lawmakers say Libor case shows Barclays flawed - Business Recorder (blog) :: http://www.brecorder.com/market-data/stocks-a-bonds/0/1229213/

Nicki Minaj cancels shows at UK's V Festival due to damaged vocal cords - CTV News :: http://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/nicki-minaj-cancels-shows-at-uk-s-v-festival-due-to-damaged-vocal-cords-1.920193

UK police appeal to Moors killer to locate body after victim's mother dies - Toronto Star :: http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/1243645--u-k-police-appeal-to-moors-killer-to-locate-body-after-victim-s-mother-dies

Photo by DARREN STAPLES/Reuters 5 hours ago - Yahoo! Eurosport UK :: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/photos/liverpools-manager-rodgers-sits-bench-english-premier-league-photo-174142855--spt.html

Assad regime increases airstrikes, killing 8 in town near Turkish border - Globe and Mail :: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/assad-regime-increases-airstrikes-killing-8-in-town-near-turkish-border/article4488070/