11-Dec-2013 10:51

Alien life could have basked in big bang's afterglow - New Scientist :: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn24729-alien-life-could-have-basked-in-big-bangs-afterglow.html

The Arab world needs its own Nelson Mandela – and its own FW de Klerk - Telegraph.co.uk (blog) :: http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/richardspencer/100249848/the-arab-world-needs-its-own-nelson-mandela-and-its-own-fw-de-klerk/

Mars rover goes after carbon clues - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25312143

Lee Rigby trial: Court case of two men accused of Woolwich soldier murder ... - Mirror.co.uk :: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/lee-rigby-trial-court-case-2910455

Mandela magic has its limits in Africa - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/3e910340-618d-11e3-b7f1-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp%3Dpublished_links%252Frss%252Fcomment%252Ffeed%252F%252Fproduct

Breathe in that dirty doublethink - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/ccc5159a-60ff-11e3-916e-00144feabdc0.html

Many South African black activists were Soviet-worshippers. That was tricky for ... - Telegraph.co.uk (blog) :: http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/charlescrawford/100250014/many-south-african-black-activists-were-soviet-worshippers-that-was-tricky-for-britain/

Is it better to play it safe or to place bets that risk bankruptcy? - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/292e514e-60ff-11e3-b7f1-00144feabdc0.html

Ovarian cancer – facts, figures and hope for the future - Telegraph.co.uk (blog) :: http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/judithpotts/100249588/ovarian-cancer-facts-figures-and-hope-for-the-future/

Police officer crashes patrol car into £250000 Ferrari in U-turn fail - Metro :: http://metro.co.uk/2013/12/10/police-officer-crashes-patrol-car-into-250000-ferrari-in-u-turn-fail-4225492/

Ransomware creation kit 'sought by cyber-thieves' - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25314442

Thirteen plead guilty to Anonymous hack of Paypal site - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25327175

More than 100 seal pups found washed up and away from their mothers - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2521376/More-100-seal-pups-washed-away-mothers.html

US budget deal could usher in new era of cooperation - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/11/us-usa-fiscal-deal-idUSBRE9B918L20131211

Apple offers 12 days of free gift downloads over Christmas - NEWS.com.au :: http://www.news.com.au/technology/gaming/apple-offers-12-days-of-free-gift-downloads-over-christmas/story-fn81y8rt-1226780876112

Senior civil servant overseeing Universal Credit gets £20000 bonus - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/10509732/Senior-civil-servant-overseeing-Universal-Credit-gets-20000-bonus.html

Samsung asks disgruntled customer to remove video clip showing burnt Galaxy S4 - Daily News & Analysis :: http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report-samsung-asks-disgruntled-customer-to-remove-video-clip-showing-burnt-galaxy-s4-1933238

Teachers 'too familiar' with pupils, Sir Michael Wilshaw warns - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/10510132/Teachers-too-familiar-with-pupils-Sir-Michael-Wilshaw-warns.html

UK weather: thick fog causes travel disruption as flights cancelled at Heathrow ... - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10510107/UK-weather-thick-fog-causes-travel-disruption-as-flights-cancelled-at-Heathrow-Airport.html

Ukraine protests: Riot police storm occupied Kiev City Hall - The Independent :: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-protests-riot-police-storm-occupied-kiev-city-hall-8996998.html

Uruguay approves marijuana trade - Irish Examiner :: http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/world/uruguay-approves-marijuana-trade-616811.html

India's supreme court upholds ban on gay sex - The Guardian :: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/dec/11/india-supreme-court-upholds-ban-gay-sex

Britain announces first same sex wedding on March 29, 2014 - Times of India :: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/Britain-announces-first-same-sex-wedding-on-March-29-2014/articleshow/27215567.cms

Before Obama and Castro, four historic handshakes - The Star Online :: http://www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/People/2013/12/11/Before-Obama-and-Castro-four-historic-handshakes.aspx

Victor Dahdaleh corruption case: Billionaire's fraud trial collapses after key SFO ... - The Independent :: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/victor-dahdaleh-corruption-case-billionaires-fraud-trial-collapses-after-key-sfo-witnesses-refuse-to-give-evidence-8995972.html

Gay sex verdict: Govt indicates it will take legislative route - Zee News :: http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/gay-sex-verdict-govt-indicates-it-will-take-legislative-route_895987.html

Chief defends hospital after "avoidable" liver surgery deaths - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-25329683

Selfie Fury Or A Mass Sense Of Humour Failure? - Sky News :: http://news.sky.com/story/1180685

Kate Winslet gives birth to boy - gulfnews.com :: http://gulfnews.com/arts-entertainment/celebrity/kate-winslet-gives-birth-to-boy-1.1265741

David Cameron hints he wants to cut the top rate of income tax to 40 per cent - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/10509537/David-Cameron-hints-he-wants-to-cut-the-top-rate-of-income-tax-to-40-per-cent.html

Manchester United 1 Shakhtar Donetsk 0: David Moyes at a loss to explain ... - The Independent :: http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/european/manchester-united-1-shakhtar-donetsk-0-david-moyes-at-a-loss-to-explain-premier-league-woes-after-champions-league-progression-8997088.html