15-Aug-2014 10:25

A-level results fail to prove Gove's theory behind removing exam re-sits - The Guardian :: http://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/aug/14/a-level-results-fail-gove-theory-exam-re-sit-removal

Despite gloomy numbers the economy still has bounce - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5a728f56-23ad-11e4-8e29-00144feabdc0.html

Cancer postcode lottery 'costs 6000 lives a year' - The Times (subscription) :: http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/health/news/article4176875.ece

How Robin Williams made US troops laugh - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newsvideo/celebrity-news-video/11030145/How-Robin-Williams-made-US-troops-laugh.html

Ebola outbreak: Size of the problem has been 'vastly' underestimated, says WHO - The Independent :: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/ebola-outbreak-size-of-the-problem-has-been-vastly-underestimated-claims-who-9670432.html

Comet dust more complex in composition, structure - Business Standard :: http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/comet-dust-more-complex-in-composition-structure-114081500250_1.html

First pictures show concert at centre of Sir Cliff Richard investigation - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/11035667/First-pictures-show-concert-at-centre-of-Sir-Cliff-Richard-investigation.html

Michael Brown: March Over Police Shooting - Sky News :: http://news.sky.com/story/1318909

North Korea says rocket launches not linked with visit by 'so-called Pope' to Seoul - ABC Online :: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-15/north-korea-says-rockets-not-linked-to-pope27s-visit-to-seoul/5674320

NHS faces legal bill as dozens suffer problems after private eye operations - The Guardian :: http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/aug/14/nhs-eye-operations-private-provider-musgrove

Two per cent of police officers fail new fitness tests - The Guardian :: http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/aug/15/police-yorkshire

New rules to help home businesses - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-2725432/New-rules-help-home-businesses.html

Robin Williams couldn't bear 'seeing his senses being stripped away' by ... - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/11035744/Robin-Williams-couldnt-bear-seeing-his-senses-being-stripped-away-by-Parkinsons-friend-reveals.html

Vicky Beeching: 'Coming out as a lesbian has been so positive' - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-life/11033832/Christian-star-Vicky-Beeching-gay-Coming-out-as-a-lesbian-has-been-an-overwhelmingly-positive-experience.html

Carillion flags up £175m a year of savings in bid for Balfour Beatty - Evening Standard :: http://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/carillion-flags-up-175m-of-savings-in-pitch-for-balfour-beatty-9667863.html

Nice decision on prostate cancer drug is a 'kick in the teeth' for patients - The Guardian :: http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/aug/15/nice-prostate-cancer-drug-abiraterone

Scottish independence: Looking for information on the referendum? - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-28739640

Putin Says EU Leaders Want to End Sanctions Impasse - The Moscow Times :: http://www.themoscowtimes.com/business/article/putin-says-eu-leaders-want-to-end-sanctions-impasse/505159.html

Britain is prepared to arm Kurdish forces in Iraq - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/iraq/11035689/Britain-is-prepared-to-arm-Kurdish-forces-in-Iraq.html

Pochettino silent on Schneiderlin - ESPN.co.uk :: http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/333115.html

Downton Abbey series 5, episode 1, first look review: Granthams face ... - The Independent :: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/downton-abbey-series-5-first-episode-review-granthams-face-destruction-of-everything-we-stand-for-9669670.html

Could attack on lawyer in his own home be linked to his burlesque cabaret bar ... - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2725001/He-looks-like-Elephant-Man-hes-tough-guy-hell-home-soon-says-brother-academic-beaten-pulp-gang-masked-raiders-2m-home.html

Iraq conflict: Nouri al-Maliki steps aside as prime minister, supports successor ... - ABC Online :: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-15/obama-says-us-broke-mt-sinjar-seige-in-northern-iraq/5672282

12 Russian armored vehicles join aid convoy - New Zealand Herald :: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id%3D2%26objectid%3D11309616

Betting: Malky Mackay the early favourite to replace Pulis at Palace - Goal.com :: http://www.goal.com/en/news/2994/betting/2014/08/15/5035223/betting-malky-mackay-the-early-favourite-to-replace-pulis-at

US, UN hail Iraq's Maliki for stepping down - Al-Arabiya :: http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2014/08/15/State-TV-Iraq-s-Prime-Minister-Maliki-announces-resignation.html

Obama says militant siege broken – but Iraq mission not over yet - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/08/14/obama-us-has-broken-iraqi-militant-siege-rescue-effort-not-needed/

Robin Williams' wife has revealed he had Parkinson's Disease at the time of his ... - TV3.ie :: http://www.tv3.ie/entertainment_article.php?locID%3D1.803.810%26article%3D142858

Police images fuel outrage in Missouri and beyond - TVNZ :: http://tvnz.co.nz/world-news/police-images-fuel-outrage-in-missouri-and-beyond-6058082

As India Grapples with Sexual Violence, Modi Urges Society to Raise Sons Better - Voice of America :: http://www.voanews.com/content/india-pm-delivers-independence-day-speech/2414173.html

Ukraine crisis: Russian convoy on border as situation approaches potentially ... - The Independent :: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-crisis-russian-convoy-on-the-move-as-situation-approaches-potentially-explosive-endgame-9669950.html