Posts Tagged ‘threat’

Bonuses row ‘threatens business’

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

George Osborne promises to fight an “anti-business culture”, warning that the row over bonuses and pay threatens to undermine jobs and prosperity.

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Bonuses row ‘threatens business’

‘Lone wolf’ terror threat warning

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

The UK could face a growing threat from “lone wolf” terrorists returning from fighting overseas in the next few years, a think tank warns.

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‘Lone wolf’ terror threat warning

Woman Tried to Extort Duggars

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Arrested after threatening to release “scandalous” photos.

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Woman Tried to Extort Duggars

Opinion: Deter a nuclear Iran?

Monday, February 6th, 2012

There is a growing interest among U.S. foreign policy officials and scholars in deterring Iran; that is, in tolerating a nuclear armed Iran but keeping it at bay by threatening it in kind should it use its nuclear weapons. Although the Obama administration has not embraced this position, some observers believe this is the direction it is headed.

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Opinion: Deter a nuclear Iran?

VIDEO: UK snow causes traffic disruption

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

Snowfalls of up to 15cm (6in) have caused disruption to road, rail and air travel in parts of Britain, with the threat of more delays later.

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VIDEO: UK snow causes traffic disruption

Transport hit as snow sweeps in

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

Snowfalls of up to 15cm (6in) cause disruption to road, rail and air travel across much of Britain, with the threat of more delays later.

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Transport hit as snow sweeps in

Cairo clashes over football anger

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Egyptian protesters clash with security forces for a second day in Cairo, as anger over the deaths of dozens of football fans threatens political unrest.

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Cairo clashes over football anger

Pahrump, Nev., Wears Guns, and Ron Paul Support, on Its Hip

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Residents of a Nevada town in Nye County have little use for much government regulations, be it permits, stop signs, gun regulations or anything that would threaten its brothels.

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Pahrump, Nev., Wears Guns, and Ron Paul Support, on Its Hip

Attorney general, Republicans spar over ‘Fast and Furious’ at congressional hearing

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. testified Thursday for more than four hours on Capitol Hill in a showdown with House Republicans, who threatened to hold him in contempt if he does not quickly turn over more documents on a botched gun operation. Read full article > >

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Attorney general, Republicans spar over ‘Fast and Furious’ at congressional hearing

Gingrich Whines About Florida Delegates

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Threatens to make a fuss at the GOP convention.

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Gingrich Whines About Florida Delegates

Officials: Iran Willing to Attack U.S.

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012


Grows bolder in response to Western threats.

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Officials: Iran Willing to Attack U.S.

Pair barred from US after tweet

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Tweeting travellers are being told to be extra cautious after two tourists were refused entry to the US due to a “threatening” message.

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Pair barred from US after tweet

Hospital escape prisoner arrested

Saturday, January 28th, 2012

A prisoner who escaped when two guards taking him to a Suffolk hospital were threatened at gunpoint is arrested in Scotland.

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Will Israel Attack Iran?

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

For the first time since the Iranian nuclear threat emerged, the conditions for an Israeli assault have been met.

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Will Israel Attack Iran?

Possible ban on Russian candidate prompts new charges of election bias

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

MOSCOW — Russian election officials are threatening to bar a veteran liberal politician from running for president, prompting allegations of bias and interference that echo complaints of misconduct in December’s parliamentary elections. Read full article > >

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Possible ban on Russian candidate prompts new charges of election bias