Search results for ‘Sue Akers’
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US ‘breaching human rights of domestic violence victims’
The United Nations says the United States must reassess how it protects victims and punishes perpetrators of domestic violence. Channel 4 News investigates.
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China blasts US for credit downgrade
As the US is criticised by China for “living beyond its means” and losing its top-level AAA credit rating, Faisal Islam analyses the financial vulnerability America will wake up to on Monday.
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Vote on US debt deal
US Congress votes on President Obama’s last-minute deal to raise the US debt limit and avoid crisis. Channel 4 News asks if the delays have done lasting damage to Obama’s reputation.
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BT forced to block alleged piracy site
Hollywood says it has dealt a big blow to online piracy after a court forced BT to block access to a website accused of copyright infringement. But IT experts say the ruling is “insignificant”.
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Eight European banks fail stress tests
Eight out of 90 banks in Europe have failed stress tests designed to ensure they can get through difficult economic times. Channel 4 News’ Faisal Islam says we should not write off the tests just yet.
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Greenfly swarms torment farmers, shoppers – and tennis stars
Greenflies have descended on gardens, farmers’ fields and city centre shoppers across the UK. Even Wimbledon was hit by the swarms, which experts say are the biggest for years.
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LIVE BLOG: 30 June pension strikes
Hundreds of thousands of teachers and civil servants walkout in a 24 hour strike in a bitter row over pension reform. Join the Channel 4 News live blog for the latest news and have your say.
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‘Three injured’ as Athens police clash with protesters
Unconfirmed reports says that three people have been injured in Athens during clashes between police and thousands of protesters demonstrating against austerity measures.
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Pole who killed pensioner after warrant failings faces jail
A Polish fugitive who killed a pensioner in her own home after police failed to check his identity has been convicted of manslaughter. Channel 4 News learns new procedures have now been put in place.
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US debt in stacks of dollar bills would wrap world 35 times
As US lawmakers discuss America’s spiralling debts, Channel 4 News counts out dollar bills and discovers the $14tr owed by the US could wrap around the globe 35 times.
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Universities ‘complacent’ over tackling radicalism
Home Secretary Theresa May says universites are complacent on radicalism, but the president of the Islamic student body Fosis tells Channel 4 News her comments are ‘disrespectful and sensationalist.’
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Yemenis celebrate departure of President Saleh
The protesters rejoice as Yemen’s injured President flies to Saudi Arabia for medical treatment – have they won? Or is he coming back?
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LIVE BLOG: Barack Obama in the UK
A day of two halves: Barack Obama delivers an historic speech to MPs and Lords in Westminster Hall after serving up burgers at a Downing Street barbecue. Follow the live blog for updates and video.
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Ryan Giggs ‘only exposed because he took on Twitter’
Ryan Giggs’ alleged affair need never have come to light, according to commentators. But the scandal has boosted his chances of winning Sports Personality of the Year, Channel 4 News learns.
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How our pension savings are making the world go hungry
As world food prices continue to rise, Andrew Hogg, of Christian Aid, says the investments of ordinary pension funds in commodities markets are making the problem worse.