Month: February 2012
261 posts
Protests in Bahrain: Storify
Thousands of protesters tried to march to the former site of the Pearl monument, but were met by police blocking their way, firing tear gas and stun grenades. Laura Curtis looks at the protesters who have vowed to reoccupy the area to mark the anniversary.
Something old. Something new
Another free wedding magazine launched in Dorset. Karen Yun went to Something Borrowed magazine's launch party to find out what they feature.
How Libya has fared post-Gaddafi
Libyans are celebrating the first anniversary of the uprising against Muammar Gaddafi with fireworks and slogans. Ashley Crowson's timeline looks at the key events in Libya since the ousting of the dictator.
Libyans celebrate uprising anniversary
Libyans are celebrating the first anniversary of the uprising against Muammar Gaddafi with fireworks and slogans. Ashley Crowson looks at the key events in post-Gaddafi Libya.
Our selection of coffee places in Poole
There are two kinds of people. Those who love coffee and those who will learn to love coffee. If you belong to either group (and chances are you will), Ilker Kocas's photo essay explores the places to get your caffeine hit on Poole High Street.
Powerful explosion in Mogadishu
A powerful explosion has rocked the Somalian capital, Mogadishu. Officials say two people have been found wounded. Andria Archontides reports on the blasts as authorities arrest two suspected suicide car bombers.
Natenyahu visit might cause diplomatic tension with Turkey
The possible Israeli involvement in the oil reserves issue might cause a bigger conflict in the region. Ilker kocas looks at the possible conflict in the East Mediterranean Sea.
Winton in need of a traders’ association
One of UK’s best performing markets, Winton, does not have an active traders' association. Prasanth Aby Thomas finds that shop owners in Winton have mixed opinions on the need for one.
Twitter: the fastest news source
Twitter fans rate the micro-blogging service as the fastest and number one news source. Andria Archontides looks at whether Twitter is becoming the place to go for news.