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Robert Mugabe will not attend a key election summit this weekend
Brown issues stark warning to Mugabe

Gordon Brown has ratcheted up the pressure on Robert Mugabe as the Zimbabwean leader’s government accused Britain of setting up a key regional summit. The prime minister said he was “appalled” by the “intimidation and violence” Mr Mugabe’s “regime” appeared to be resorting to, almost two weeks after the March 29th presidential election whose results… Read more »

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Low-count DNA profiles can be used to secure criminal convictions
Govt scientists approve controversial DNA technique

A technique whereby minute amounts of genetic material can be used to create a DNA profile is “fit for purpose” for use in criminal investigations, a report has concluded. Despite criticisms, the review said the science supporting low template DNA analysis is “sound” and has been “validated in accordance with accepted scientific principles”. It follows… Read more »