British Isles
Friday, 04 October 2013 09:20
Channel 4 to feature couples having sex in a box
Three couples, including a gay couple, will have sex in a box in front of a studio audience as part of a new Channel 4 series. But the broadcaster has been accused of grabbing ratings under…
Friday, 04 October 2013 09:17
Christian doctor sacked for emailing a prayer to cheer up colleagues
A Christian doctor who was sacked because he emailed a prayer to his colleagues has claimed hospital managers targeted him as an NHS whistleblower after he lost an appeal against his dismissal. Consultant paediatrician Dr David…
Friday, 04 October 2013 09:16
Christian street preacher arrested again in Scotland
A church minister in Scotland has been arrested for the second time in a week while street preaching. The Rev Josh Williamson was arrested last week for ‘breach of the peace’ and again on Saturday in…
Sunday, 29 September 2013 19:57
'Bionic man' warns of ethical minefield
Bertolt Meyer, the academic known as "the bionic man", said yesterday that scientists and engineers should not be allowed to launch some technological advances on the open market without a prior ethical debate. Meyer, a key…
Sunday, 29 September 2013 19:55
Jubilee Debt Campaign calls for a 'Jubilee for Justice'
Over 10,000 people have signed the Jubilee Debt campaign petition for a ‘Jubilee for Justice’ calling for cancellation of the unjust debts of the most indebted nations, the promotion of just and progressive taxation policies, and…
Sunday, 29 September 2013 19:53
Families face ‘assault’ from SNP state guardian plan
Parents’ responsibilities would come under attack from a Scottish Government plan to allocate a state guardian for all children, an MSP has said. Liz Smith said the proposal implies it is the state, rather than parents…