News from 12/12/2008
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Gráinne Gilmore, Andrew Robson, Graham Painting, Rosemary Righter, David Reece, Leo Lewis Asia Business Correspondent, Bill Russell, Zahid Hussain, Clarrie Flavell, Simon Barnes, Frank Pope Ocean Correspondent, Robin Pagnamenta Energy and Environment Editor, Peter Lansley, Nicholas Gordon, Mark Souster, Catherine Boyle, David Rose, Alexandra Frean Education Editor, Michael Evans Defence Editor, Peter Tatchell, Philip Howard, Hilary Finch, Camilla Cavendish, Ian King, CLLR Darren Johnson Green Party Member, Christine Seib, David Chater, Tessa Jowell, MP, James Bone, Lorna Blackwood, Kaya Burgess, John Bungey, Kevin Eason, The Rev Richard Haggis, Geoff Brown, Lucy Bannerman, Joanna Sugden, Andrew Norfolk, Robin Pagnamenta, David Sharrock, Martin Fletcher, Ben Webster Transport Correspondent, Robin Hawkins, Jane MacArtney, Rob Crilly, Valerie Elliott, Donald Hutera, Deborah Haynes, Jack Malvern, Dominic Walsh, Joanna Weinberg, Dr Andrew Fergusson, Rory Watson, Peter Stiff, Tim Reid, Rosemary Bennett, Dan Sabbagh, Chloe Lambert, Clare Waight Keller, Rhys Blakely, Ronaldo Schemidt, David Hands, Charles Bremner, Graham Keeley, Ron Lewis, Mark Ogden, Jamal Osma, David Charter, David Peet, Lilly Peel, Hugo Rifkind, Susan Thompson, Tim Teeman, Russell Kempson, Helen Power M&A Correspondent, Suzy Jagger, Oliver Kay, Gerard Baker, Mark Henderson Science Editor, John Westerby, Rick Broadbent, Claire Carponen, Tom Baldwin, Saimo Chahal, Alex Renton, John Hopkins, Pete Paphides, Ann Treneman, Simon de Bruxelles, John Hopkins Golf Correspondent, Rob Wright, Edward Gorman Motor Racing Correspondent, Rita Simons, Neil Harman Tennis Correspondent, Marcus Binney, Tim Mickleburgh, Raymond Keene, Adam Sage, Christine Buckley, Rebecca O'Connor, David France, Kaveh Solhekol, Marcus Binney Architecture Correspondent, Kenneth King, Tom Coghlan, Jeremy Page, Chris Campling, Jill Sherman, Patrick Hosking, Richard Owen, Lindsey Bareham, Damian Whitworth, Erica Wagner, Roger Boyes, Francesca Steele, Thomas Cheney, Susan Scott-Parker Chief Executive, Edward De Bono EU Ambassador for Thinking, James Charles, Nick Hasell, Peter Dixon, Tom Whipple, David Hands Rugby Correspondent, Tom Dart, Julian Muscat, Paul Simons, Steve Jelbert, Anne Ashworth, Nick Szczepanik, Dearbáil Jordan, Sam Coates Chief Political Correspondent, Craig Lord, Emily Ford, Kevin Eason Sports News Correspondent, Dominic Maxwell, Helen Power, George Caulkin, Sophie Yu, Russell Jenkins, Caitlin Moran, Neil Fisher, Adam Sampson, Rosie Lavan, Joe Clay, Jacqui Goddard, Catherine Philp, Martin Waller, Chris Ayres, Mark Loveday, Angela McConville, Richard Little Lieutenant-Commander, Ashling O'Connor, Benedict Nightingale, Frances Gibb, Legal Editor, Stephen Dalton, Nicola Woolcock, Bill Edgar, Tony Halpin, Adam Sherwin, Mike Harvey Technology Correspondent, Chris Smyth, Olav Bjortomt, Anthony Howard, Mike Atherton Chief Cricket Correspondent, Miles Costello, Justin Marozzi, Kasia MacIejowska, Christine Gentilucci,
ResumoIndex Closing-down sale: Woolworths stripped bare Armed Services take first big hit in public spending Aircraft carriers delayed, armoured vehicles shelved These ships are vital for the projection of British Lawyers struck off over exploitation of sick miners End to mixed estates Spat with Germany Rooney faces ban Inside today What's the future for house prices in your area? The Case for Carriers Leading articles The Government's claim that it cannot find the money for aircraft carriers is unconvincing when it suddenly finds billions for pet projects Index No Still Means No The EU has many challenges, chief among them understanding democracy DisCountdownTurn Avoiding deflation is now the central task of economic policy Times2 Arts News Opinion Sport Picture Gallery Letters to the Editor Today's weather Struck off for exploiting sick miners Dishonest lawyers exposed by The Times guilty of misconduct Shamed solicitor plans legal services 'supermarket' Timesonline Road to disgrace Mikimoto Return of the Jedi, with orchestra: Lucas to put Star Wars on at London stadium As never-ending as space Timesonline The Workout Social services chaos before baby's death Music to artists' ears BBC iPlayer offer Award for Morland Most read at timesonline. co. uk We'll buy Britain's share of Eurostar — and we'll run it better, say Germans Ball Official RR Standard Council ghettos may return as recession kills mixed estates Housing The lack of buyers is forcing many housing associations to exclude private homes from new developments, reports Jill Sherman Timesonline Diverse communities are essential for prosperity and social mobility 'Moving here has done wonders for my family' Terror suspects arrested hours before summit Dunhill Timesonline Inside today The projects Barclay brothers shut down Sark hotels and shops after crushing defeat in island poll Road to democracy Inkheart Dolce & Gabbana Brown provokes Tory anger by delaying consent for Civil Service handover talks Audi Tomorrow Glenfiddich Look up tonight for a spectacular treat in the sky Biggest full moon for years enhanced by shooting stars M&S Travelodge Dr Who and Dad's Army in battle of the scarves People Public could crown golden girl The Face Rebecca Adlington Boots Pop stars are campaigning against the US Why is Jobcentre Plus advertising vacancies for To Morrissey's Christmas party at the louche Pigalle "So you're the fastest thing on four wheels eh? Cripes, any ideas on cutting through this traffic? I blame the oaf who cut the congestion charge" Jamie Cullum talked jazz with Clint Eastwood for Q Postscript Rejected by Liberal Democrats for party president, Freesat Agony aunts to counsel ministers on family problems Children need more support when parents are at loggerheads Multiple Display Advertising Items Homebase Currys Slimmer suffers fatal brain-swelling after drinking four litres of water in two hours M&S Tomorrow Ernest Jones Lose your job or take a pay cut: the weird world of zero interest Deflation Some trade unions are starting to accept that wages must be reduced as deflation threatens to change the economic landscape, Ian King writes Inside today Timesonline Chaos and tears as Woolies sale takes country by storm How Japan dealt with terror of falling prices Debenhams Ancient coral points to another disastrous tsunami Staples Sainsbury's Shopkeeper's cuppa foiled armed raiders Paedophile found stabbed to death in caravan home Cindy the psychedelic poodle is a prize pet, says owner Harry seeks return to front line by training as Army pilot Hospital staff fitted with cameras to tackle violence Parents to face shock tactics in campaign against child obesity Poor pupils fail to make the grade Sainsbury's Comet What's inside a mandarin? The pips of integrity Census cost rises to gauge immigration Pay to park at work Knife youth convicted £430m publicity bill Gang takes 700 trees 'Bethlehem' silenced Winslet leads British charge for honours at Golden Globes And the nominations are . . . Bringing it all together Brown hits back after Germans attack his 'crass' tax Europe Dfs Finance grandmaster tries to make a virtue of wrong move Behind the story Cold war with Merkel takes the gloss off Sarkozy's presidency Timesonline Dublin bows to pressure with plan to run second Lisbon treaty referendum Perfume Gardeners' confidence grows on mansion's vegetable patch Times Christmas Appeal The Times Four killed as driver of stolen car crashes into takeaway shop while fleeing police John Lewis In court today Halifax Judge seeks new surrogacy laws after baby twins were left stateless Children's plight likely to be increasingly common Ghost-written celeb memoirs give publishers a fright PlayStationPortable Maybe what we need is 'fewer, better things' Jessops Life of ease spells an early death for zoo elephants Oldest brain of Britain unearthed in muddy pit Pensioner's posse killed teenager who spat at him Stamp of success for actress rising from obscurity Thirty miles of road lanes to be closed for Olympics Santa does exist, pupils are told, as teacher who denied it is shown door Multiple Display Advertising Items O2 A scandal straight from a Sopranos script The foul-mouthed mumblings of the Governor of Illinois are not the background noise that Barack Obama was hoping for Don't slip while you're saving the world Blind passion I tried to arrest this man and failed. Will someone Ill-informed Serious error We must turn up the green heat of technology Britain needs to raise its game. Producing green-collar jobs means serious innovation in finance and manufacturing Picture Gallery Unlike Brown, Frau Nein is not for turning Angela Merkel, with the approval of her compatriots, is saving money rather than saving the world High culture In my view Thunderer: Thunderer Knowledge is no substitute for thought Mayoral decisions German gliders We need more jobs before removing benefits Can the Royal Navy tackle piracy? Timesonline Woolworths' woe Open Olympics Size matters Get up and escargot Signs of confusion A heavy hint I tried and failed. It's time someone else arrested Robert Mugabe We flunked an opportunity to jail Mugabe in 1999 and prevent eight years of murder, mayhem, starvation and disease, says Peter Tatchell PC World The Daily Universal Register What an experience! It's hocus pocus but fantastically perfect Theatre Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea Battersea Arts Centre, SW11 John Lewis Inside today Taleban tax: how allied supply convoys must pay their enemies for safe passage Afghanistan Behind you! Why Widow Twankey did a tour in Iraq Inside today Tomorrow Renault The forces of history are gathered once again at the Khyber Pass Pakistan (AFP): 55 killed in suicide attack at restaurant (Reuters): Kim Jong II 'better' (AP): Guantánamo refuge (AP): Battle for Tamil HQ (Reuters): Killer in a bottle (AP): Spies at their peak Pakistan orders closure of 'charity front for terrorists' Pakistan Richer Sounds No love lost over copycat version of Taj Mahal Indians upset over 'violation' of famed monument Bangladesh Currys The Times This year's must-have gift: the bat you can call your own United States Sony Name game 'Appalled' Obama denies link with scandal Governor United States Currys Team to fight climate change Multiple Display Advertising Items Timesonline Arnie heads for financial Armageddon as California's debt grows by $1.7m an hour United States GAP Inside today Actors' union threatens to down tools in Tinseltown Mighty Motor City, broken and humbled, awaits help … Detroit An industry which once symbolised and helped to build the American dream is now a shadow of its former self, writes Tom Baldwin in Detroit Decathlon Timesonline Inside today Republican opposition to rescue package grows Widow Twankey is our top man in Basra. Oh, yes she is Iraq Portman Group Inside today US student in Kercher murder case wins star role in prison film Italy Acer Comet Allies seek power to pursue Somali pirates on land and sea Somalia 'We are hungry. There is no government, no economy, so it is a good way to earn money' (Reuters): Banknotes are allowed through Gaza blockade (Central European News): Boy shot through the eye during archery practice (AFP): Schoolboy death riots continue for sixth day (AP): Final resting place for Twin Towers staircase Operation Smile Down on the frog farm The Times There is no cholera, Mugabe tells nation as death toll soars and border is declared a disaster zone Zimbabwe Byzantium Inside today Timesonline The Times Buildings face chop for sake of heavenly lake view China The Times Bose Leaderless TNK-BP to cut costs by $1.2bn Banks in agreement O'Neal set to return Madoff arrested Quote of the day Britons' savings down Business big shot Zavvi creditors call in Ernst & Young as Woolworths fallout spreads wider Airport passengers suffer a pounding as euro surges 'We are not yet out of the storm' Stock markets Employers say pay cuts can't be ruled out to save jobs Asda tries to revive the spirit of the Blitz Picture Gallery Curiouser and curiouser Commodities Gym'll fix it Timesmobile HSBC Premier Currencies Need to know Results in brief Multiple Display Advertising Items Profits are down but Mulberry is holding up, with orders for next year already in the bag Business big shot Objects of desire "Missing inflatable breasts found" is one of those City Diary Picture Gallery Timesonline RBS pushes the boat out but ever so quietly City Diary Punch insists rumours of its zombie status have been greatly exaggerated A triumph of optimism: the following was printed at … City Diary Picture Gallery Three quarters of Americans believe that those banks City Diary Play for Today In the blue corner Sir Win Bischoff Ross is left to focus on private business after Big Yellow accepts his resignation Aer Lingus chief lobbies Dublin to repel 'pathetic' Ryanair offer Credit card interest rules come too late for Christmas Further delay over compensation fund for Equitable Life prompts outrage from policyholders Cattles' banking licence progress is hobbled as FSA tightens criteria Connells set to offload its majority stake in Rightmove US and Japan cut back as recession forces global oil consumption down for the first time since 1983 Blackouts loom if energy sector fails to renovate soon, says committee Timesonline It's frightening out there in the shopping malls — but not because of the traditional rush to buy High street crisis In this bleak midwinter, price wars are raging. In spite of the bargains, especially in clothing stores, no one is in the mood to get their glad-rags on The Sunday Times Timesonline Not even Nigella can whet shoppers' appetites for books, says HMV Forget sales, frugal customers want a long-term better deal, says Asda chief Business students increasingly turn to The Times 100 for course guidance Major companies are adding their weight to the reference work whose reputation is going from strength to strength, writes Christine Gentilucci The Times 'Awful' new figures put US jobless at 26-year high Swiss and South Koreans reduce rates as global downturn deepens European bank chief says £4.5 trillion world injection has not been enough China's leading search engine cuts revenue guidance after medical listings scandal The Times Bank of America to cut as many as 35,000 jobs Serco gains a passage to India with £13m stake in Info Vision call centre operator Even Tata feels force of global economic squeeze Further falls forecast for rouble after devaluation The Times unit trust information service Full funds service at timesonline. co. uk/funds Christian aid British funds National titles fall victim to America's advertising slump Timesonline Grim options for BBC in quest to prop up Channel 4 Mediapolis Wall Street London Financial Futures Major indices Commodities Eurotop 100 Money rates % Sterling spot and forward rates FTSE volumes European money deposits % Gold/precious metals Baird & Co Goldline. co. uk Dollar rates Other sterling Exchange rates Tullow Oil climbs on news of promising African finds Market report Chrysalis slides as talks end Smaller companies Gilts Rumour of the day Cut off from its bolt-ons, Bunzl may be forced to beat a retreat RWS Holdings Deal of the day Timesonline Kentz Bet of the day Tiddler to watch Equity Prices World Society for the Protection of Animals 'Non-profit making must mean just that' Public sector With a new president promising more funds for good causes, social enterprise in the US is coming under scrutiny, as Emily Ford reports Time to consider investing time and skills in the community The lowdown Timesonline Should we legalise assisted dying? Parents who helped a son die aren't prosecuted and a death is shown on TV. Is it time for a rethink? Management briefing Regional development agencies Are RDAs a waste of money or crucial? The Conservatives and Labour defend opposing views Monday The week Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Multiple Display Advertising Items Multiple Display Advertising Items Multiple Display Advertising Items Multiple Display Advertising Items Multiple Display Advertising Items Multiple Display Advertising Items Multiple Classified Advertising Items Multiple Classified Advertising Items Reader Offers Ltd Sir Curits Keeble Chief Clerk in the Foreign Office who later stood up to the Kremlin as Ambassador to the Soviet Union Sir Curtis Keeble, GCMG, diplomat, was born on September 18,1922. He died on December 6,2008, aged 86 Timesonline He oversaw the rebuilding of the Royal Opera House Jimmy James Soldier and postwar civil servant who rose to be Receiver of the Metropolitan Police R. A. "Jimmy" James, CB, MC, Receiver of the Metropolitan Police 1977-80, was born on May 26,1920. He died on September 10,2008, aged 88 Nicholas Terry Head of a leading architectural practice who presided over the refurbishment of the Royal Opera House and the Albert Hall Nicholas Terry, architect, was born on November 12,1947. He died on November 30,2008, aged 61 Michael Collins Civil engineer who pioneered the use of thermoplastic piping in the building industry and led one of the largest management buyouts Michael Collins, OBE, engineer and industrialist, was born on May 11,1927. He died on November 29,2008, aged 81 Robert Prosky Versatile actor who appeared in more than 250 plays, films and TV series Robert Prosky, actor, was born on December 13,1930. He died of complications after heart treatment on December 8,2008, aged 77 Mike Osborn Head of digital solutions for News International Michael Osborn, media executive, was born on July 6,1972. He died in a motorcycle accident on December 8,2008, aged 36 Oliver Postgate Lives remembered Sir John Wall Whole-life sentence not inhuman punishment Law Report House of Lords Bridge Chess Winning move Births Forthcoming Marriages The Times Deaths Memorial Services In Memoriam - War Legal Notices Legal, Public, Company & Parliamentary Notices British war brides off to a new life in America Times Archive Timesonline Court Circular Memorial service The full, festive genius of Vanbrugh Weather The Times Weather Eye Weather quest Winning Move The Times Weather Line 09067 577200 Huntingdon not looking back after victory of Monet's Garden Doncaster Course specialists Catling hat-trick helps Oxford triumph in thrilling Character Building has the right qualities to prevail given true test of stamina Racing Bet of the day Cheltenham LTA signals end to reliance on foreign coaches Tennis Southwell Racing Huntingdon Yesterday's results Taunton Wolverhampton Great Leighs The Sunday Times Hamilton pleads with authorities to maintain Formula One standards Motor racing Timesonline The future is online as fans get chance to race heroes Motor rallying Landmark win for rejuvenated Goddard Swimming Bowls Results Cricket Football Golf Ice hockey Rugby union Football Fixtures Rugby union Other sport Testing idea comes under fire Drugs in sport Fortysomethings seem misguided in chasing the dream Boxing Evander Holyfield and Riddick Bowe think they can recapture titles but money is at heart of comebacks, Ron Lewis reports The Sunday Times The Times Past their sell-by date Catling joins select band and inspires Oxford to thrilling win Rugby union Nomura Varsity match Hewat gives Irish kick-start as they reach quarter-finals Battle begins for prized Lions tour spots Rowntree added to coaching panel for South Africa trip Lions management Premiership bucks the trend with improved television deal David Hands John Westerby Timesonline Flash, bang, wallop: angry Daly snaps and smashes fan's camera Golf American escapes punishment after confrontation Big John's ups and downs High-stakes showdown was stranger than fiction Christmas books Etiquette still the unwritten rule, not the exception When sportsmen crossed the line Grounded Hoy impatient to get back in the saddle for 2012 Triple gold medal-winner not resting on laurels Henry and Co score own goal with advert voted worst of the year Defiance the best response to terrorism England wilt after Strauss makes most of time in the comfort zone Cricket Inside today Scoreboard from Madras Collingwood rues lack of referral after being given out Timesonline Head sets early pace in Sorenstam farewell Tour goes Dutch Medina admits lying Bear victorious Two referees for NRL Setback for England Pulis prepared to raise stakes with renewed bid for Ledley Football Hughes refuses to endorse Ince's fears about anti-United conspiracy City manager says results remain key element Triesman looking to scale back workload at FA Southgate may be tempted to sell to improve midfield Home-grown promise Keane replacement can wait as Sunderland focus on West Brom The Sunday Times Mowbray not considering exit The Sweeper Benitez focusing on the domestic front in his chase for elusive title Tricky home match with Hull is first test Moyes eyes loan move for Jo to solve striking problems Could Redknapp earn Real deal? After efforts of Ramos, it is not so ludicrous Spurred by similarities Hodgson does not rule out Bullard sale Zokora snubs Real Scots move to unify Nugent in demand Lyons players fined Arsenal boost with return of senior players at Riverside Gallas and Bendtner set to pay price for poor start as Wenger plans afresh Former captain linked with move to Juventus Arsenal heading for trouble Favourites converge on Europe's top table hungry for continental glory Grant accuses Chelsea squad of behaving just like kids Ferguson frets over statistics that damn forwards' progress Even Ronaldo is not immune on European front Concept Timesonline When the Rooney red mist descends . . . there is usually a lot at stake Manchester United are being investigated by the Office Missed chances leave United bottom of European pile Times Crossword 24,095 The Times Rooney faces three-match ban Uefa to study video of alleged stamping incident Fights, camera, action: what made golf's wild man snap? The Times Strauss keeps England in control — until India steel Inside today The Times Happiness is an understudy called Hamlet When they first acted together, Edward Bennett was the spear-carrier to David Tennant's Romeo. Now he's his replacement. In an exclusive interview, Hugo Rifkind meets a man full of nerves and luvvy bravado Will I get my big break? The Rooneys Celebrity watch Adolf Hitler Jordan The Post Office Tom Cruise The Fonz Kerry Katona Eva Longoria Mariah Carey Eoghan Quigg Bad statistics Turning to God Timesoffers What history tells us when Greeks burn with rage The Times Who's game for making a terrine? Masterclass Pheasant terrine makes a festive alternative to canapés and a classy dinner-party starter Magimix Pheasant terrine with chestnuts Onion marmalade with balsamico An Orwellian pudding Short cuts Big winter soups Comet DIY Christmas Clare Waight Keller's knitted scarf Our team of experts have shown you how to transform Christmas with their home-made creations. Clare Waight Keller, creative director of Pringle, gets knitting to complete our festive series Instructions Timesonline Artssounds So, how was '08 for you? What a difference a year makes, say five very different artists, beginning with Guy Garvey of Elbow. He relives a great 12 months with Peter Paphides English National Ballet Two tenors and a faltering icon The annual gala at La Scala was blighted this week by protest and controversy. Richard Owen reports Our daily pick of the seasonal shows Blur Back to the '90s when it was all a bit of a Blur With the imminent return of Blur, Pete Paphides reassesses their place in the pop pantheon Only teenage wasteland New releases Pop Fall Out Boy Folie à Deux Mercury The Times Classical Alfred Brendel Vox/Turnäbout/Vanguard recordings Brilliant Classics Pop Headless Heroes The Silence of Love Names Classical Various Artists 200 Years of Music at Versailles MBF Flashing blades still don't cut it First night Dance Edward Scissorhands Sadler's Wells Concert LPO/Jurowski Symphony Hall, Birmingham Theatre Twelfth Night Wyndham's Multiple Display Advertising Items Medals for bravery Young times Who is your hero? This week a star-studded awards ceremony was held at Westminster Abbey especially for courageous children. Chloe Lambert reports Books for Schools Daily dingbat Puzzle of the day Modern parenting Last night's tv Cutting Edge: The Pregnant Man (Channel 4) The Hairy Bakers' Christmas Special (BBC Two) Star Stories (Channel 4) Squid and chorizo stew with hoummos toast Dinner tonight Eat it with EastEnders BBC One, 8pm BBC One Jonathan Ross Unplugged One Last Consonant Please Carol Viewing guide Channel 4,2.55pm Unreported World Channel 4,7.35pm Gardener of the Decade 2008 BBC Two, 8pm Gordon Ramsay: Christmas Cookalong Channel 4,9pm Kingdom of Heaven (2005) Film choice More4,9pm Far and Away (1992) ITV3, 10pm RAF at 90 BBC Two, 9pm Mad Dog and Glory (1993) ITV1, 11.45pm Variations Gordon's Today's tv Prime time digital planner Digital choice Daytime sport 'tis the season for nostalgia Web watcher Answers from Page 24 Word Watching Today's radio Mind games Times2 Crossword No 4709 Polygon Codeword No 390 Word Watching Times2 Quiz Regain Yesterday's Solutions The Times Home for the holidays but not safe from the storm Opening bids Brief encounter Our neighbour's gutters are on our land Focus on . . . Bournemouth Local intelligence Street wise For sale Putney, SW15: a former almshouse on a quiet road Get in, Get out. Get away Out Detached house in West Sussex Horsham, RH12: a period cottage with gardens Away Country home in Cornwall When will things get better? Multiple Display Advertising Items The great chalet sell—off Owners of ski boltholes are accepting lower offers but some top resorts are proving recession-proof, report Kasia MacIejowska and Rebecca O'Connor The pound's slippery slope On a budget? Try these three for all-round value Multiple Display Advertising Items Multiple Display Advertising Items Coming to a table near you Shopping Eco-chic or sheer luxury this Christmas? The choice is yours . . . The Times The first among equals? Historic houses Have-a-go hero Ryobi 18v stapler Auction buy of the week Globrix
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