UK & USA Today Editoweb 22 October 2009

Six arrested over anti-BNP protest

Six people have been arrested as anti-fascist protesters demonstrating against BNP leader Nick Griffin's appearance on Question Time broke through a security cordon outside BBC Television Centre.

Three arrested at anti-BNP protest

Three people have been arrested as anti-fascist protesters demonstrating against BNP leader Nick Griffin's appearance on Question Time broke through a security cordon outside BBC Television Centre.

General seeks Afghan bridging force

A substantial international military presence will be needed in Afghanistan for another five years, the head of the Army said today.

Post strike to continue next week

The Communication Workers Union said on Thursday it planned to continue its strike action from Thursday of next week, following a two-day strike this week.

Postal workers start two-day strike

Postal workers began a two-day national strike Thursday in a bitter row over pay, conditions and modernisation, and called for more action next week.

Fed outlines plan to police bank pay

The Federal Reserve would police banks' pay policies to ensure they don't encourage employees to take reckless gambles like those that contributed to the financial crisis, according to a proposal unveiled Thursday.

Drug raids targeting Mexican cartel nab 300-plus

In the largest single strike at Mexican drug operations in the U.S., federal officials on Thursday announced the arrests of more than 300 people in raids across the country aimed at the newest and most violent cartel.

Northwest jet overshoots Minneapolis airport

Federal officials say a Northwest Airlines jet overflew the Minneapolis airport by 150 miles before crew members discovered their mistake.

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