JLS JB Gill supplies showbiz pals with Christmas turkeys from his London farm
Speaking about his new life as a farmer, JB admitted he is thrilled not to be away for months on end on tour. He explained to the Croydon Guardian: Its great because it frees me up to spend time with my son because I became a father for the first.
World leaders urge Egypt to release Al Jazeera staff.
World leaders at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) have highlighted the importance of press freedom and called on Egypt to release the three jailed Al Jazeera staff. The wrongful imprisonment of Baher. Australian Peter Greste, Egyptian-Canadian Mohamed Fahmy and Egyptian producer Baher Mohamed were convicted in June of aiding terrorism and spreading false news that portrayed Egypt as being in a state of ���civil war.��� In a case that sparked��.
BBC confirms second series of The Missing with new lead characters and location
Its harrowing storyline about a missing child has captured an audience of eight million people. And those viewers will be rejoicing today after the BBC confirmed its abduction thriller The Missing will return for a second series, with producers.
Peter Greste parents hopeful amid talk of pardon from Egypts president
The parents of jailed the Australian journalist Peter Greste have cautiously welcomed news of a possible pardon by Egypts president, but warn that nothing has been finalised. Juris and Lois Greste spoke to the media on Friday, shortly after the.
Salma Hayek attends Diamond Ball with husband Francois-Henri Pinault
She told The Guardian: I love being a wife and homemaker ��� because its my choice. My friends who dont have children say its impossible to get together with me because I dont want to talk about anything else except motherhood. But being a mother.
Disney and Microsoft dragged into Luxembourg tax avoidance scandal
Among the new companies exposed in secret tax documents leaked to the Guardian are Disney, FTSE 100 firm Reckitt Benckiser and Skype ��� now owned by Microsoft. There is no suggestion that the tax schemes are illegal. The documents were obtained by .
Australian joy at Peter Grestes release from Egyptian jail
When Peter Greste, one of Australias most acclaimed journalists, first arrived in Egypt shortly before Christmas 2013 to cover for a colleague at al-Jazeeras English language channel, he thought he would be departing again within a fortnight. One.
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In the foreign context, three Al Jazeera journalists, Australian Peter Greste, Canadian-Egyptian Mohamed Fahmy and Egyptian Baher Mohamed were sentenced to between seven and 10 years in jail on charges of defaming Egypt and aiding banned Islamists. Theres also been the. Recently, the Guardian and the Sunday Times have done an amazing job in uncovering the corruption of FIFA and the deplorable working conditions in Qatar. The thing about trying to��.
Al Jazeera Denies That Journalists Detained in Egypt.
The detained journalists are Mohamed Fadel Fahmy, an Egyptian-Canadian citizen and the stations acting Cairo bureau chief; Peter Greste, an Australian correspondent; and Baher Mohamed, an Egyptian producer. According to The Daily. The interviewer, CNNs chief foreign correspondent, Christiane Amanpour, engaged in a tense back-and-forth with Mr. Sawiris over the journalists detention, telling him, ���Three of my colleagues are in jail.��� Mr. Fahmy worked for��.
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Shes asked about journalist Peter Greste, in prison in Egypt. I understand that there will be a judgment on Monday, or early next week and I hope that we will be able to get Peter Greste home as soon as possible. Bishop is��.
From an artist to a journalist: solidarity, Peter Greste | Hego.
My mural of Peter Greste doesnt show his plight, but what hes missing out on ��� the joy he took in the responsibility of bearing witness to injustice.. The image is relatable, not by what he must be experiencing mentally and physically, locked up in prison, but by what hes missing out on ��� practicing his lifes work.. I promised the other brothers Id honour his death by getting them out to Australia... Peter Greste gains support for release from prominent Egyptians.
Todays media stories from the papers
Our roundup of the days media stories, including the latest on Panoramas allegations against Mazher Mahmood and BSkyBs rebranding as plain Sky. If you are viewing this on the web and would like to get our email every morning, please click here.
BBC losing support over ��145.50 TV licence fee as new poll reveals more would.
The future of the BBC licence fee has been thrown into doubt as it emerged that less than half of Britons think that it is good value for money. New figures reveal that just 44 per cent of viewers think that the ��145.50 annual charge is the best way to.
Egypt hands Al Jazeera reporters jail sentences | News.
The three include Australian Peter Greste, Al Jazeeras Kenya-based correspondent, and Canadian-Egyptian national Mohamed Fahmy, bureau chief of Al Jazeera English. A fourth defendant, Egyptian producer Baher��.
North Korea WILL see Kim Jong-un assassination movie The Interview
Anger over the depiction of the brutal assassination caused a hacking cell called Guardian of Peace to launch a cyber-attack on Sony Pictures, leaking thousands of damaging documents. The group also threatened terrorist attacks on the United States.
A personal view of Australian Politics : Peter Greste: Parents.
Related Story: Peter Grestes brothers say all hopes of release now rest on appeal �� Map: Egypt. The parents of Australian journalist Peter Greste say they are shocked by an Egyptian appeals court decision to order a retrial of their son and two of his Al Jazeera colleagues. Greste. Their arrest was political, the sentencing was political and their being kept in prison is, for us, political, he said on the news channel. As a result, we.. House of joy January 24, 1914.
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Our roundup of the days media stories, including Peter Greste lawyer says release is not imminent and Top Gear on top of Christmas iPlayer charts.. Jailed Australian journalist Peter Greste honoured at Walkleys.. Todays headlines. The Guardian. Stephen Fry announces engagement. P1, 5. Top Gear takes iPlayer top spot over Christmas. P6 Tech innovations that could improve lives in 2015. P38, 39. The joy of low tech. G2. P6, 7, 8, 9. Daily Telegraph.
Ashya Kings parents Brett and Naghmeh tell their story
When we saw our son in the hospital in Malaga after we were released from prison. When he was taken from us he was happy ��� but now he was lying in the bed motionless. I said: ���Ashya, its Daddy.��� I got him in my arms. He opened his mouth as big as he .
Todays media stories from the papers | Media | The Guardian
Our roundup of the days media stories, including the latest on Peter Greste retrial and Sony hackers may still have access to computers.. Peter Greste retrial order opens up more options for his release. Julie Bishop says there is cause for optimism after Egyptian court upholds appeal of Australian journalist Greste and his al-Jazeera colleagues. Al-Jazeera journalists to stay in jail. P32. Editorial.. Robert Fisk: Gates are open in Egypt, but media still shut out. P23
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CACH, AVAAZ, Tony the Tiger, Action for Angel, Alice Walker, World, Climate Change, Environment, Aboriginal Culture, Animals, Jeffrey Masson, Australia, Edward Snowden, Obama, Institute of Public Affairs, Christian the Lion, Gordon Bennett,.. ���The deep joy is to show up for others���.. In Egypt an Australian journalist Peter Greste working for al-Jazeera has just received a 7 year jail sentence.. See Richard Bells article on Gordon Bennett in The Guardian here.
Australian journalist Peter Grestes legal team quits during latest court.
Imprisoned Australian journalist Peter Grestes lawyer suddenly resigned following an interview with he gave to the the ABC, it has been revealed. Greste appeared shocked as he clung to the bars of his cage in the Cairo courtroom and was seen shouting.
Fuel excise comes under the spotlight ��� as it happened.
The parting glass: Good night and joy be to you all, by Ursula Stephens. Senator Ursula... The government has committed to work with Peter Grestes family and the Egyptian government to have the Australian journalist released after he was sentenced to seven years jail.. ���The safest course is to adjourn consideration of the carbon tax repeal until the government gives us more information about the emissions reduction fund,��� he told Guardian Australia. ���I cant see��.
Egyptian president ignores Obama call for clemency over al.
The future of three al-Jazeera journalists jailed in Egypt looks more bleak after Egypts strongman president, Abdel Fatah al-Sisi, refused a pardon, ignoring pleas from Barack Obama to release them and other political prisoners. ���We will not. Australian Peter Greste, Canadian-Egyptian Mohamed Fahmy and Egyptian Baher Mohamed were jailed for between 7 ��� 10 years on Monday for endangering Egypts national security, alongside four students and activists.
Christa Parker claims she had a five-year affair with Mel B
She has admitted to a four-year love affair with a woman but Mel Bs representatives vehemently denied Christa Parker was the object of her affections. However, that didnt stop the 42-year-old business manager from speaking about her alleged sexual .
Al-Jazeera journalists jailed in Egypt to get retrial
Defense lawyers for Australian Peter Greste, Egyptian-Canadian Mohamed Fahmy and Egyptian Baher Mohamed said that prosecutors had acknowledged problems with the verdicts against them, reports BBC News. Al Jazeera. The journalists, who say that they.
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Youre viewing a beta release of the Guardians responsive website. Wed love to hear what you think.. from the guardian: jobs. Australia-Indonesia spying row: how the international press sees it. Hacking trial told royal editor warned managing editor payouts could lead them to jail. P34. Our roundup of the days media stories, including Peter Greste outburst in Egypt court and Tory MP swears live on BBC.. The Joy of Six: celebrating big-boned footballers. 9��.
Family beg former PM Tony Blair to help free BBC reporter held in Egyptian prison
The family of the former BBC journalist whose imprisonment in Egypt has sparked global outrage made an impassioned plea last night to Tony Blair to use his relationship with the countrys dictator to secure the reporters release. Australian Peter.
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US edition. switch to the UK edition �� switch to the Australia edition. Al-Jazeera English chief says more must be done for journalists in Egypt jail. Al Anstey calls for stronger protest against imprisonment of Peter Greste, Mohamed Fadel Fahmy and Baher Mohamed. Future of BBC3 to be.. Our roundup of the days media stories, including Charlie Hebdos new edition made with joy as well as pain and editors demand action as snooping fears escalate. Published: 14��.
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Claims that Andy Coulson was attacked in jail are denied. P9 Feature: Will an. Egypt dashes hopes of Eid release for Peter Greste. P34. Serena Williams beats Maria Sharapova to win Australian Open ��� at it happened.
Adrian Peterson will NOT be jailed for child abuse
Texas law says the use of non-deadly force against someone younger than 18 is justified if a parent or guardian reasonably believes the force is necessary to discipline the child or to safeguard or promote his welfare. Peterson (above with one of his.
Britons stranded in New York with ��130k medical bill after baby was born.
A British couple are stranded in New York with a ��130,000 medical bill after their baby son was born 11 weeks prematurely while they were on a four-day getaway. Katie Amos, 30, and fianc�� Lee Johnston, 29, welcomed son Dax unexpectedly after she went .
Jane Caro on Scott Morrison, asylum seekers and climate.
. world, of course). Oh, and sign this petition to help get Peter Greste and his fellow Al Jazeera journalists released from an Egyptian jail.. Apparently Caro didnt notice that the Guardian piece she referred to was from 2008. So only 14 years to go. 7. 9. sharples peter. Posted Wednesday, 19 February 2014 at 5:09 pm | Permalink. gee Caro, the right cant be that stupid, the owner of the Australian just stole $980M from the public purse and no-one seems to care. 10.