Stonehaven and Peterhead were hit by coastal flooding at the weekend and people in the north east were warned to steer clear of beaches and harbour areas where large waves could hit.

BBC: Scottish flood alerts as rain hits travel

The collapsed, failed states that harbour terrorism are exactly the places where large-scale foreign aid does not work.

ECONOMIST: Untangling the aid debate

Money has been invested in Belfast Harbour to ensure it can cope with the increasingly large vessels sailing into the city, including the latest arrival, the 113, 000-tons Emerald Princess.

BBC: Northern Ireland

Mr Thain might see a merger between Merrill and his old firm or another large bank as his crowning achievement before entering public service (he is believed to harbour political ambitions).

ECONOMIST: Investment banking

Rough seas were preventing fishing boats coming in to harbour and the lifeboat began escorting vessels to safety, but was battered by large waves.

BBC: Wreaths