08-Aug-2014 21:51

US begins air strikes against Isis targets in Iraq, Pentagon says - The Guardian :: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/aug/08/us-begins-air-strikes-iraq-isis

Airstrikes Undertaken as US Re-Engages in Iraq - ABC News :: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/us-weighs-humanitarian-aid-trapped-iraqis-24883946

Antarctic Halley Station lost power and heat at -32C - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-28687841

Film reviews: The Inbetweeners 2 and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/article-2696296/Film-review-Inbetweeners-sequel-Dawn-Planet-Apes-Andy-Serkis-Gary-Oldman.html

Even Dentists Disagree On How To Brush Your Teeth - TIME :: http://time.com/3093157/dentists-teeth-brushing/

Pistorius Murder Trial Verdict Set for September 11 - Voice of America :: http://www.voanews.com/content/defense-pistorius-shot-using-primal-instincts/2406928.html

Boris Johnson, shambling celebrity, sets sights on the Tory crown - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d3e37a7c-1e3e-11e4-bb68-00144feabdc0.html

Man killed after e-cigarette explodes into flames - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/11022400/Man-killed-after-e-cigarette-explodes-into-flames.html

Farage 'on Thanet South shortlist' - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-2720096/Farage-Thanet-South-shortlist.html

It takes two to tango over sterling, says SNP dissident - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/30d3c914-1f19-11e4-9689-00144feabdc0.html

UPDATE 4-Russian rouble close to all-time low over Ukraine fears - Reuters :: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/08/russia-markets-idUSL6N0QE38N20140808

Britain braced for Bertha backlash new Heavy rain left parts of the country ... - Belfast Telegraph :: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/britain-braced-for-bertha-backlash-30494137.html

Iraq: US air strike on Islamic State militants in Iraq - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-28709530

Post boxes to be emptied before 3pm every day as Royal Mail brings forward ... - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2719980/Post-boxes-emptied-3pm-day-Royal-Mail-brings-forward-collection-times-middle-afternoon.html

James Brady, presidential official, 1940-2014 - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/bce24b2c-1e3a-11e4-ab52-00144feabdc0.html

US airstrikes targets militants in Iraq - Los Angeles Times :: http://www.latimes.com/world/middleeast/la-fg-us-launched-first-airstrikes-in-iraq-20140808-story.html

Anger over 'sexualised' cover for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Publisher's ... - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2719598/Anger-sexualised-cover-Charlie-Chocolate-Factory-Publishers-attempt-make-50th-anniversary-edition-Dahls-classic-appeal-adults-backfires.html

Man died after e-cigarette exploded while charging - Scotsman :: http://www.scotsman.com/news/health/man-died-after-e-cigarette-exploded-while-charging-1-3504005

Indonesian family hopes to find son lost in tsunami after reunion with daughter - Sydney Morning Herald :: http://www.smh.com.au/world/indonesian-family-hopes-to-find-son-lost-in-tsunami-after-reunion-with-daughter-20140809-1027b0.html

FAA prohibits US airline flights over Iraq - USA TODAY :: http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2014/08/08/faa-iraq-airlines-flight-prohibition/13771955/

Suspected gunman tasered after siege in the tallest tower in Wales - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/11022810/Suspected-gunman-tasered-after-siege-in-the-tallest-tower-in-Wales.html

Ebola outbreak: it's not the virus but Africa that's changed - CBC.ca :: http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/ebola-outbreak-it-s-not-the-virus-but-africa-that-s-changed-1.2729264

England v India: Ian Bell believes hosts are well poised to push on in Manchester - SkySports :: http://www1.skysports.com/cricket/news/12040/9413142/england-v-india-ian-bell-believes-hosts-are-well-poised-to-push-on-in-manchester

Oscar Pistorius Lawyers, in Closing Argument, Say Murder Charge Is Too Strong - New York Times :: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/09/world/africa/oscar-pistorius-murder-trial.html

General Election 2015: Ukip leader Nigel Farage to stand for parliament - Evening Standard :: http://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/nigel-farage-to-stand-for-ukip-in-south-thanet-9657793.html

David Cameron in spotlight over two more peerages to Tory party donors - The Guardian :: http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/aug/08/david-cameron-spotlight-lordships-given-tory-party-donors

Former Apple employee named Sam Sung raises more than $80000 for charity ... - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2720094/Former-Apple-employee-named-Sam-Sung-raises-80-000-charity-auctioning-old-business-card.html

Rain brings early end to second day - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-2720132/Rain-brings-early-end-second-day.html

Celtic draws Maribor in Champions League playoffs after reprieve; Arsenal away ... - Edmonton Journal :: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sports/soccer/Celtic%2Bdraws%2BMaribor%2BChampions%2BLeague%2Bplayoffs%2Bafter/10101089/story.html

Foreign press: Hamas didn't censor us in Gaza, they were nowhere to be found - Haaretz :: http://www.haaretz.com/news/features/.premium-1.609589

WHO: 'Ebola spread can be stopped' - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-28714537