Banks set for rescue
Britain could put 37 billion pounds into four troubled major banks and take big stakes as part of a recapitalisation due to be unveiled. Full Article
House of Lords faces 42-day detention vote
LONDON (Reuters) - The House of Lords will vote on Monday on the government's plans to allow police to detain terrorism suspects for up to six weeks without charge. Full Article
Obama has four-point lead on McCain
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama has a four-point lead over his Republican rival John McCain in the U.S. presidential race, according to a Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby tracking poll released on Monday. Full Article
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Chestnut gladiators
Modern day gladiators battle with horse chestnuts (aka conkers) at the World Conker Championships in Ashton, England.
