June 09, 2010

World News

Britain told to spend less, tax more
A major ratings agency has warned that Britain will need a more ambitious plan to cut its deficit, hinting that tax rises as well as spending cuts will be needed to tackle the debt burden.

Peace index ranks New Zealand in top spot
New Zealand has been ranked as the most peaceful nation in the world, with Australia coming in at 19th.

Galileo's lost tooth, fingers go on display
A tooth, thumb and finger cut off from the body of renowned Italian scientist Galileo, who died in 1642, go on display this week in Italy after an art collector found them by chance last year.