Issue 2012/142
BBC Tuesday 7th February, 2012
Drinks firms will no longer be able to sponsor sports events, concerts or festivals in the Irish Republic if recommendations in a report are adopted. The National Substance Misuse Strategy is expected to recommend banning all outdoor advertising of alcohol. They are also expected to push for minimum pricing in an effort to tackle underage and pro...
Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger went through a full-service pat-down by the Transportation Security Administration at News York's LaGuardia Airport.
Kissinger was asked for his name, while passing through ...
Do you agree with U.S. President Barack Obama's support for gay marriage?
I am very grateful to the assistance of the American Embassy and the promise of the Chinese government for protection of my rights as a citizen over the long term. I am very gratified to see the Chinese government has been dealing with the situation with restraint and calm.
Chen Guangcheng
The Chinese human rights activist was speaking after landing in the United States after his flight from Beijing.
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