Pretty bleak news today. The only good news was in the economic/ banking sector, which I suppose is debatable if it is actually good news or not. Anyway, we’ve tried to make the end of the song uplifting, at least. If you’d like to help the rather gross situation in Pakistan, go for it.

Over a thousand dead, the Pakistan folk see red over the government’s response to the tragedy. Read more…

Meanwhile out in the sea the underfire company British Petroleum prepare for a plug mission. Read more…

Blackberry phones have had features gone in the UAE ’cause they can’t be spied upon. Read more…

And strong banking results boost global stocks. ”Maybe we’re out,” experts say. Read more…

The pound has hit a sixth month high (it has hit a six month high) against the dollar. Read more…