A 60-year-old pedestrian has died after being struck by a car in north London. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/man-60-dead-following-collision-with-car-in-north-london-9949819.html
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Man charged with murder after woman found dead at flat in Whitechapel
A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead at a flat in Whitechapel. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/man-charged-with-murder-after-woman-found-dead-at-flat-in-whitechapel-9947794.html
Barefoot in Paris: Gisele Bundchen wanders the Parisian streets for Chanel’s latest ad campaign
After putting on such a stunning display in the latest Chanel no.5 film, it is no surprise that Gisele Bundchen has once again been chosen to face the brand for its Spring 2015 print campaign. http://www.standard.co.uk/fashion/news/barefoot-in-paris-gisele-bundchen-wanders-the-parisian-streets-for-chanels-latest-ad-campaign-9949855.html
2014 year in pictures: The biggest news stories of the past 12 months
Here is a selection of pictures capturing some of the biggest news stories of 2014. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/2014-year-in-pictures-the-biggest-stories-of-the-past-12-months-9933816.html
UK weather: Travellers stranded in the snow as blizzards sweep across country
Snow and blizzards that swept across the country have brought treacherous conditions to roads, with many motorists forced to abandon their cars after becoming snowed in. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/uk-weather-travellers-stranded-in-the-snow-as-blizzards-sweep-across-country-9946054.html
North Korea in racist blast at Barack Obama as Sony hacking row escalates
North Korea has hurled racist insults at President Barack Obama as the communist state blamed the US for shutting down its internet amid the Sony hacking row. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/north-korea-brands-barack-obama-a-monkey-in-racist-blast-as-sony-hacking-row-escalates-9946078.html
Family-friendly festivities: things to do in London with kids over the Christmas holidays
There’s no need to let the kids get bored at home this Christmas holiday, as London is full of fun activities for all the family. Browse the below gallery for our pick of the best http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/attractions/familyfriendly-festivities-things-to-do-in-london-with-kids-over-the-christmas-holidays-9882398.html
Man in hospital after falling from Sloane Square department store escalator
A man is fighting for his life in hospital after falling from an escalator inside a busy department store in central London. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/man-in-hospital-after-falling-from-sloane-square-department-store-escalator-9950470.html
Detectives launch murder investigation after man is stabbed to death in Ilford
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death in north east London. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/detectives-launch-murder-investigation-after-man-is-stabbed-to-death-in-redbridge-9947146.html
Woman dies in fire at south London block of flats
A woman has died after a fire broke out at a block of flats in south London. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/woman-dies-in-fire-at-south-london-block-of-flats-9951890.html
Talks held in bid to save thousands of City Link jobs
Union officials are to hold crunch talks with administrators today to try to save thousands of jobs following the collapse of parcel delivery firm City Link. http://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/talks-held-in-bid-to-save-thousands-of-city-link-jobs-9946229.html
Techugees in Crimbo limbo: the start-up workers and assorted media mates who won’t be home for Christmas
Traditionally, the only people left in central London on Christmas Day are dozens of enterprising photographers waiting for each other to move out of the way so they can get the perfect shot of an “eerily deserted” Oxford Street. http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/techugees-in-crimbo-limbo-the-startup-workers-and-assorted-media-mates-who-wont-be-home-for-christmas-9943901.html
Last 2 US captives in North Korea return home
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. (AP) — The last two Americans being held captive by North Korea have returned home. http://news.yahoo.com/kenneth-bae-just-want-thank-091110468.html
Families in Ebola-hit S.Leone face long wait for freedom
Wary neighbours, police watches and food left outside the house — the lot of the families quarantined due to Ebola in Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown is a mix of ostracism and excruciating boredom. Amasoula Kagome, 19, knows the pain of Ebola only too well. http://news.yahoo.com/families-ebola-hit-leone-face-long-wait-freedom-230932447.html
Internet hacktivists hold global ‘hackathon’ in honor of Aaron Swartz’s birthday
Online hacktivists are holding a “hackathon” spanning two days to honor the would-have-been birthday of dead computer programmer and hacktivist Aaron Swartz. http://rt.com/news/203575-aaron-swartz-global-hackathon/
Driver arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after female police officer ‘mowed down’ in west London after chase
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a police officer was run over by a car during a police chase in west London. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/police-officer-run-over-by-car-in-west-london-9770578.html
Man jailed for raping 11-year-old girl in Croydon
A 26-year-old man has been jailed for more than eight years after raping an 11-year-old girl in Croydon he had befriended as she went to visit a relative. http://www.london24.com/news/crime/man_jailed_for_raping_11_year_old_girl_in_croydon_1_3794336
Ebola Test In Toronto A
A patient at a Toronto hospital is being tested for Ebola, though officials say it's "very unlikely" the individual has the virus. The unidentified patient is at a University Health Network facility. After news leaked t… http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/10/02/ebola-test-toronto_n_5924618.html
Where Is the Support For Pro-Democracy Groups Right Here in Canada?
The Ontario Provincial government is working on their promise to allow municipalities to use Ranked Ballots in the 2018 elections ‘as an option’ which would be a timid step in the right direction. However, Toronto Mayoral lead Candidate John Tory is … http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/michael-d-nicula/canada-democracy_b_5918208.html
Tories Jump Ahead Of Labour In Latest Opinion Poll
The Conservatives have edged ahead of Labour for the first time in two-and-a-half years, according to a new opinion poll. A YouGov survey for the Times shows the Tories have overtaken Ed Miliband’s party following David Cameron’s speech to activis… http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/10/03/conservative-party-poll-lead_n_5925664.html?utm_hp_ref=uk
Rolf Harris Has Been Banned From Pursuing His Favourite Activity In Jail
Rolf Harris has reportedly been having a rough time in jail, first he was spat at, then he lost a stone in weight because he “can’t stand prison food” and now he’s had his paints taken away. The disgraced entertainer has reportedly been … http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/10/03/rolf-harris-painting-prison_n_5925820.html?utm_hp_ref=uk
10,000 Civilian Deaths In Iraq This Year
The full devastation wrought upon Iraq by the Islamic State, also known as ISIL, was detailed in a UN report published on Thursday, highlighting a “staggering array” of human rights abuses, including mass executions, the use of child soldi… http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/10/02/un-report-details-10000-civilian-deaths-and-array-of-abuses-in-iraq_n_5921792.html?utm_hp_ref=uk
4 arrested in deaths of hundreds of chickens on California farm
Four suspects are in custody after more than 900 chickens appeared to have been killed by intruders at a farm in central California in September, authorities say. http://edition.cnn.com/2014/10/02/us/california-chicken-deaths/index.html?hpt=us_c2
Prosecutor to seek death penalty in Oklahoma beheading
Oklahoma will seek the death penalty Alton Alexander Nolen, 30, charged with first-degree murder in the beheading of a 54-year-old woman, prosecutor says. http://edition.cnn.com/2014/10/02/justice/oklahoma-beheading-death-penalty/index.html?hpt=us_c2