"If the book we are reading does not wake us, as with a fist hammering on our skulls, then why do we read it? Good God, we also would be happy if we had no books and such books that make us happy we could, if need be, write ourselves. What we must have are those books that come on us like ill fortune, like the death of one we love better than ourselves, like suicide. A book must be an ice axe to break the sea frozen inside us."
—Franz Kafka (1883-1924) Austrian writer, The Metamorphosis, The Trial
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US Koran burning event 'on hold'
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:43:36 GMT
The US pastor who attracted worldwide condemnation for his threat to burn copies of the Koran on the anniversary of 9/11 says his plan is now on hold.
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Connaught sale saves 2,500 jobs
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:00:21 GMT
About 2,500 jobs are saved after administrators KPMG agree to sell most of Connaught's failed social housing group.
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Investors bet on prisoner rehab
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:45:00 GMT
A "payment-by-results" project to cut reoffending is being officially launched, with investors getting a return only if reoffending drops.
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Police force plans 1,400 job cuts
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:36:36 GMT
Hampshire Constabulary plans to axe 1,400 posts - 20% of its workforce - including police officers.
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Minister defends using detectives
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:25:04 GMT
Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly defends his use of private detectives to carry out investigations of his aides and colleagues.
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Microsoft executive to lead Nokia
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:17:07 GMT
Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia appoints Microsoft business manager Stephen Elop as its new head after a profits slump.
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NI cards to be axed to save money
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:56:48 GMT
National Insurance cards are to be phased out as the government tries to cut the deficit, the BBC learns.
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Lucas to suggest 'MP job share'
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:10:27 GMT
Pairs of parliamentary candidates should be allowed to stand in general elections and share the job if elected, the Green party leader Caroline Lucas is set to say.
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Boris Johnson to seek re-election
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:00:22 GMT
Mayor of London Boris Johnson announces he will stand for re-election in 2012.
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Speed of ageing is 'slowing down'
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:43:28 GMT
The cost burden of ageing populations in industrialised nations may not be as much as feared because of improved health, a study suggests.
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Sir Walter Scott's 'lost poem' discovered
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:25:11 GMT
An unpublished poem by one of Scotland's greatest writers is to be read in public for the first time.
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Telescope may spot alien oceans
Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:48:34 GMT
The next generation of telescopes could reveal the presence of oceans on planets beyond our Solar System.
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Live - Italian GP practice
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:36:22 GMT
First practice for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza is under way as the race for the title hots up.
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Pakistan trio set to return home
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:28:18 GMT
The three Pakistan cricketers questioned by police over alleged spot fixing are to fly home.
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Beckham still hopeful on England
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:34:54 GMT
Former England captain David Beckham has not ruled out playing international football again after speaking to national manager Fabio Capello.
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