UK & USA Today Editoweb 2 April 2010

Drugs adviser quits over Mephedrone decision

Government drug adviser Eric Carlin has resigned following unease about the speed with which Mephedrone was criminalised.

Trafalgar Square plays host to Easter Passion play

One of London's best-known urban spaces was given over to an Easter Passion play on Friday with more than 1,000 people watching actors depicting the crucifixion of Christ in Trafalgar Square.

Farmer trampled to death by cow

An investigation is under way after a farmer was reportedly trampled to death by a cow in front of his daughter.

Teenage UK Soldier 'Touched So Many Hearts'

A 19-year-old British soldier killed after treading on a hidden bomb in Afghanistan "touched so many hearts", his family have said.

Every Camera Counts: Asda Staff On Webcam

Asda has put webcams into two of its clothing factories in Bangladesh in an effort to reassure customers that it does not use "sweatshop" labour.

Adviser quits over mephedrone ban

Another Government drug adviser has quit, claiming plans to ban dance drug mephedrone were rushed through because of political pressure.

5 dead, 1 unaccounted for in Minneapolis fire

Five people died and at least one remained unaccounted for Friday after a fire swept through a two-story building in Minneapolis that included several apartments and an Irish pub, authorities said.

4 dead, 3 hurt in blast, fire at Wash. refinery

An explosion and fire at a Washington state oil refinery shook homes and shot flames into the night sky early Friday, killing four people and critically injuring three others.

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