18-Aug-2014 11:37

'Smell of dollars' could catch smugglers - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-28802706

World's first 'smartphone' celebrates 20 years - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-28802053

The medievalism of the campaign to stop Ched Evans from getting his old job back - Telegraph.co.uk (blog) :: http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/brendanoneill2/100283231/the-medievalism-of-the-campaign-to-stop-ched-evans-from-getting-his-old-job-back/

Beetles so bright, you gotta wear shades - New Scientist :: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn26062-beetles-so-bright-you-gotta-wear-shades.html

Ukraine says it destroyed Russian vehicles that entered territory - The Guardian :: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/aug/15/ukraine-says-russian-vehicles-territory

'National Service: Conscription in Britain, 1945-1963', by Richard Vinen - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/df399412-1e3c-11e4-ab52-00144feabdc0.html

Joseph Safra, banker seeking a slice of the banana business - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/b2be9b84-23b0-11e4-be13-00144feabdc0.html?ftcamp%3Dpublished_links%252Frss%252Fcomment%252Ffeed%252F%252Fproduct

Surgeon is 'fired after mistakenly carrying out a vasectomy' - The Independent :: http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/surgeon-is-fired-after-mistakenly-carrying-out-a-vasectomy-9675102.html

Liberal Democrats are accused of 'underhand racism' and having 'Neanderthal ... - The Independent :: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/lib-dems-accused-of-underhand-racism-and-having-neanderthal-views-on-diversity-by-riots-heroine-pauline-pearce-9674092.html

Daniel Radcliffe reunites with 'old friends' 2012 All-Ireland winning minors on trip ... - Irish Independent :: http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/trending/news/daniel-radcliffe-reunites-with-old-friends-2012-allireland-winning-minors-on-trip-to-dublin-30512946.html

Britain dragged deeper into Iraq conflict: 150 more special forces on way as ... - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2727439/Britain-dragged-deeper-Iraq-conflict-150-special-forces-way-minister-says-mission-months.html

Liverpool taste opening day delight despite absence of nibbler Luis Suarez - Daily Star :: http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/394928/Liverpool-taste-opening-day-delight-despite-absence-of-nibbler-Luis-Suarez

England v India: Mauling puts Test cricket in spotlight - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/england/11040350/England-v-India-Mauling-puts-Test-cricket-in-spotlight.html

Ukraine claims its forces enter rebel stronghold of Luhansk amid aid talks - Fox News :: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2014/08/18/ukraine-claims-its-forces-enter-rebel-stronghold-luhansk-amid-aid-talks/

Manchester United close in on signing Marcos Rojo from Sporting Lisbon - The Guardian :: http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/aug/18/manchester-united-close-in-signing-marcos-rojo

'Feels like a witch hunt': Sir Michael Parkinson blasts BBC over 'error of ... - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2727672/Feels-like-witch-hunt-Sir-Michael-Parkinson-blasts-BBC-error-judgement-live-coverage-police-raid-Cliff-Richard-s-home.html

Baldness pill to cure alopecia - Metro :: http://metro.co.uk/2014/08/17/baldness-pill-to-cure-alopecia-4836169/

Sterling rallies, Carney's comments offset soft housing data - Business Recorder :: http://www.brecorder.com/markets/fxmm/europe/189059-sterling-rallies-carneys-comments-offset-soft-housing-data.html

Mo Farah leads Britain's five-gold haul to top European medal table - The Guardian :: http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/aug/17/mo-farah-greg-rutherford-gold-european-athletics-championships-2014

Missouri governor deploys National Guard to quell Ferguson unrest - Financial Times :: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/0d071c44-269d-11e4-bc19-00144feabdc0.html

Referendum push into final month - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-2727470/Referendum-push-final-month.html

Afghan Sikh leader searches for clues trying to contact families among British ... - Daily News & Analysis :: http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report-afghan-sikh-leader-searches-for-clues-trying-to-contact-families-among-british-stowaways-2011612

India fined by International Cricket Council for ending three overs short - Daily Mail :: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/cricket/article-2727695/India-fined-slow-rate-captain-MS-Dhoni-loses-60-cent-match-fee.html

Daniel Sturridge and Raheem Sterling bring fresh hope to Liverpool - Belfast Telegraph :: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool/daniel-sturridge-and-raheem-sterling-bring-fresh-hope-to-liverpool-30515101.html

Crystal Rig wind farm extension proposed - BBC News :: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-28834714

European Stocks Rise as Ukraine Concern Eases; Rio Climbs - Businessweek :: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-08-18/europe-stock-index-futures-gain-as-russia-ukraine-talk

Gaza Cease-Fire Set to Run Out as Talks Show Little Progress - Wall Street Journal :: http://online.wsj.com/articles/gaza-cease-fire-set-to-run-out-as-talks-show-little-progress-1408353221

Julian Assange suffering heart condition after two-year embassy confinement, it ... - Telegraph.co.uk :: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/11039528/Julian-Assange-suffering-heart-condition-after-two-year-embassy-confinement-it-is-claimed.html

Manchester United MUST spend big... their top-four hopes depend on it - Goal.com :: http://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/3912/english-premier-league/2014/08/18/5042110/manchester-united-must-spend-big-their-top-four-hopes-depend

Poll: Was it right for the BBC to be given access to the raid on Sir Cliff Richard's ... - shropshirestar.com :: http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2014/08/18/poll-was-it-right-for-the-bbc-to-be-given-access-to-the-raid-on-sir-cliff-richards-home/

Kurds push to drive militants from Mosul Dam with US air support - Reuters Africa :: http://af.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idAFKBN0GH0JJ20140818