Ireland - Half refuses to pay property tax

Published on Apr 2, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ Not since 1977 have the Irish paid property taxes on their principal homes, and they are not enjoying paying them again.

Since a 100 euro charge was imposed this year everyone saw last weekend's deadline loom, but a lively protest campaign helped ensure nearly half of Ireland's 1.6 households have failed to pay as of Monday.

They face fines and being taken to court if they continue to refuse.

Europe - unemployment climbs again

Published on Apr 2, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ Unemployment in the eurozone has hit a near-15 year high. Some 17 million Europeans are now jobless, and forecasts are for the jobcentre queues to get even longer throughout the year.

Government's austerity policies are increasingly being questioned on the markets as investors see consumption falling and few signs of any growth areas.

At 10.8% the offical jobless rate hides black spots of over 20% like Spain and other nations, like Austria, where full employment, not unemployment, is the norm. In contrast the USA has been creating jobs since late last year.

A summer of discontent is also being forecast, indeed is promised by the likes of the Occupy and Indignes movements, who last year scored unexpected successes with their protests.

"We, particularly the young people, are here because we have a bleak future and won't have a stable job when we finish studying. It's very sad and that's why we are on the streets," said one young Spaniard in the streets of Madrid.

With no work to do young people are turning out to be quite adept at protest, 21st century style, using social networks and mobile phones to mobilise. Their current plight means many feel there is little else they can do.

Pakistan - Bin Laden's Relatives Get Short Sentences

Published on Apr 2, 2012 by AssociatedPress

A Pakistani court sentenced Osama bin Laden's female relatives to 45 days detention. His three widows and two of his daughters are expected to be deported later this month. (April 2)

Britain - Falklands 30 year anniversary: 'We must do more to look after veterans'

Uploaded by telegraphtv on Apr 2, 2012

Widows and survivors of the Falklands War attend the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire as they remember their friends and loved ones.

Norway - Raw Video: Two Trucks Go Over Cliff

Published on Apr 2, 2012 by AssociatedPress

A truck tumbles 200 feet down a snow-covered cliff in Norway, taking a tow truck with it. The Lithuanian truck driver went down with the larger truck, suffering broken bones. The tow driver jumped out just in time. (April 2)

Japan - Rihanna joined cast members Taylor Kitch, Brooklyn Decker and director Peter Berg at a press conference for 'Battleship'

Published on Apr 2, 2012 by AssociatedPress

Sporting a new dark hairstyle, Rihanna joined cast members Taylor Kitch, Brooklyn Decker and director Peter Berg at a press conference for 'Battleship' in Japan, where she talked about how nervous she was to star in her first movie role. (April 2)
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The final trailer for Battleship - In Cinemas April 11, 2012

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Peter Berg (Hancock) produces and directs Battleship, an epic action-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies and over land as our planet fights for survival against a superior force. Battleship stars Taylor Kitsch, Brooklyn Decker, Alexander Skarsgård , Rihanna Liam Neeson.

From Hasbro, the company that brought you Transformers.

Britain - Police: Coronation Street hammer killing is 'chilling'

Uploaded by telegraphtv on Apr 2, 2012

DCI Kate Meynell from Nottinghamshire Police says Daniel Bartlam's family will
"never come to terms" with the fact he murdered his own mother with a
hammer.

Britain - Gas explosion destroys house in Clacton, Essex

Uploaded by telegraphtv on Apr 2, 2012

A house in Clacton, Essex was destroyed overnight by a suspected gas explosion. .