News Headlines - 15 August 2012
Sir Richard Branson has attacked the "insanity" of the Government after Virgin Trains lost control of the prestigious West Coast rail line that it has run for 15 years.
▽UK unemployment lowest in a year - FT.com
Unemployment in Britain fell to the lowest in nearly a year in the second quarter as the labour market continued to perform better than expected in spite of the country’s double-dip recession.
▽Series Of Explosions Follow Damascus Bombing
Free Syrian Army commander says bombing targeted a military meeting rather than UN observers at nearby hotel.
▽BBC News - Japan arrests Hong Kong activists in islands row
Japanese police have arrested five Hong Kong activists who landed on disputed islands known as Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China, reports say.
▽Nokia CEO: We're sticking with Windows Phone - CNET News
The phone maker has no plans to move away from its Windows Phone platform, with a new smartphone expected soon.
