BEIRUT (Reuters) - Israel will be targeted by thousands of rockets if it attacks Iran, a senior official in the Tehran-backed group Hezbollah said on Sunday. There has been speculation that either the United States or Israel could attack Iran's nuclear facilities, although both have said force should be a last recourse in curbing a nuclear programme which they suspect aims to build atomic weapons. Iran, which...
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12:37pm UK, Saturday November 22, 2008 As more details emerge of what is expected to feature in the Chancellor's pre-Budget report, a leading economist says the Government's proposed tax cuts will not help boost the economy....
Chomba Womba lowered the colours of Champion Hurdle fancy Crack Away Jack in a protracted battle for the Coral Ascot Hurdle. Having beaten last year's champion Katchit at Wincanton last time, Nicky Henderson's mare was sent off...
ATHENS, November 22 (RIA Novosti) - The Greek authorities confirmed on Saturday that Somali pirates had released the Greek tanker Genius after receiving a ransom payment, a government spokesman said. The tanker, owned by a...
Borrowed money needs to be paid back:The government is preparing to confirm that a huge and unplanned rise in government borrowing will have to be paid back in the years to come.It comes as the chancellor is expected to...