Rural areas need fast broadband - Action needs to be taken to ensure that those living in rural areas of the UK are not left in the broadband slow lane, a report has warned.
The report, from the Commission for Rural Communities (CRC), makes a series of recommendations to ensure that rural homes can keep pace with urban areas. (full story)
Barack Obama strikes out as Tehran tightens its 'iron fist' - President Obama condemned Iran’s “iron fist” last night after the regime flooded Tehran with armed security to quash street demonstrations.
In his strongest language yet on the post-election crackdown, Mr Obama said that America had been “appalled and outraged by the threats, beatings and imprisonments” of recent days. (full story)
Terrified tourists boycott Thomas Cook flight home after being told to sit at back 'to help balance the jet' - When holidaymakers were asked to sit at the back of the plane to balance heavy luggage in the front of the hold, many thought it was a bad joke.
But it was a serious request. One of the doors to the hold was jammed, meaning bags could be loaded only at one end, making the plane nose-heavy. (full story)
Police chiefs plan cybercrime squads - Police forces plan to set up regional “cybercrime” squads similar to those that deal with anti-terror operations, as senior officers seek to counter criticism they are not doing enough to combat the 3m annual cases of online crime.
The plans – “actively pursued” by the Association of Chief Police Officers – emphasise fears the police are being left behind by sophisticated gangs of online criminals with access to the latest technology and large sums of money. UK figures on cybercrime are patchy, but officials estimate online fraud is worth more than £50bn a year worldwide. (full story)
Iran football players 'banned' after Mahmoud Ahmadinejad protest - The Iranian football players who wore green wristbands to protest against the re-election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad have reportedly been banned from the team for life.
A pro-government newspaper reported they had been "retired" from the national team after several members wore green tape on their wrists in a World Cup qualifier against South Korea in Seoul. (full story)
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