The Artesian Blog takes a look at the morning headlines:
Detained British Embassy Staff In Iran Freed - Five out of nine detained local staff at the British embassy in Tehran have reportedly been released.
Iranian media said on Sunday that several were being held for their alleged involvement in mass street protests. (full story)
Skier saved from death plunge by Blackberry - A skier who slipped into a crevasse in the Swiss Alps was saved from falling 700ft to his death by his Blackberry mobile phone.
David Fitzherbert's half-inch wide handset in his breast pocket caused him to get wedged in a crack of ice, stopping him from falling further. (full story)
Vodafone eyes T-Mobile UK bid - Vodafone is considering an offer to buy T-Mobile UK in an audacious move that would have huge repercussions for the British mobile phone market.
The world’s largest mobile operator by revenue is looking at the case for acquiring T-Mobile UK, which has an estimated enterprise value of €3bn-€4bn ($4.2bn-$5.6bn) – even though any transaction runs the risk of being blocked by regulators. (full story)
Prosecutors press for action against BNP leaflets - Senior prosecutors are calling for the laws on race hate crimes to be strengthened to counter the threat posed by the British National party.
The threshold for securing a conviction is so high that far-right activists are able to evade prosecution for material that many people would consider to be threatening and racist, according to sources at the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). (full story)
Mix-up at Royal Mint creates dateless 20p pieces worth £50 - A technical error at the Royal Mint led to up to 200,000 coins entering circulation without a date for what is thought to be the first time in more than 300 years.
The new 20 pence pieces are now considered to be collectors' items, with one dealer offering £50 a coin to anyone who finds one among their spare change. (full story)
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