Obama ordered the airstrikes with NATO allies after Libya failed to abide by a cease fire agreement it made with the United Nations Security Council early last Friday following the Thursday, March 17 decision to put a no-fly zone in place over Libya to quell government air strikes against anti-government demonstrators.

FORBES: No Obama Support from Brazil, Russia, China on Libya Front

Moreover, he proposes to do this unilaterally, under fire, and without any agreement with the Palestinians.

ECONOMIST: Israel and the Palestinians

The report also said things had been slow to change and that there were "striking" differences between Scotland's eight fire and rescue services, with little agreement on issues like staffing.

BBC: Fireman

Fire Minister Bob Neill said agreement had been reached with main contractor Cassidian to end the project.

BBC: Empty Taunton fire control centre

Fire Brigade Union (FBU) officials say they returned to work after securing an agreement with management over the firefighter who was suspended.

BBC: High Court threat to firefighters