We test the temperature of the nation this week
Threat of mass starvation in Zimbabwe after harvest fails
Nuclear talks with Iran end in deadlock
Unemployment to hit two million for first time since 1997
lRising violence forces aid workers out of Somalia
Thai and Cambodian soldiers continue to face off at border
Chancellor backs down from plans to tax foreign profits
New £35bn scheme will produce only “mediocre schools”, says government architecture body
Gordon Brown becomes first British prime minister to give speech to Knesset
China to use “green” fireworks for lympic opening ceremony
Painless inventions replace the dreaded dentist’s drill
EU offers to cut agricultural tariffs by 60 per cent
Nelson Mandela celebrates his 90th birthday
British company figures out how to make fuel from household rubbish
Summary: High pressure for Barack Obama on his closely scrutinised world tour
Forecast: Stormy for Labour as backbenchers grumble over welfare reforms
Post this article to
We want to encourage people to comment on our content and to exchange views with other readers and hope this will be done on a courteous basis. However, if you encounter posts which are offensive please let us know by emailing comments@newstatesman.co.uk and we will take swift action where necessary.
