Peter Hoskin

Blair trumps Brown (again)

If Brown feels like taking his mind off things, he shouldn’t flick through the latest Time 100 – the magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.  Thing is, he’s not in it.  But Tony Blair is, complete with a glowing tribute from Bill Clinton.  I’m sure a few Labour MPs will be reading through it today, filled with deep, deep regret.

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Istanbul was disgracefully unprepared for the earthquake

An earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hit Istanbul in the early afternoon. Lasting around 20 seconds, the city was sent into panic, with most of the residents rushing to the streets, looking for some of the rare open areas in the densely built quarters.  Although no deaths or major damage have been reported so far, the

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