The Periscope Post

Pillpocalypse? Pharmaceutical giant Pfitzer recalls 1 million contraceptive pills

Uh oh. Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has recalled 1 million contraceptive pills because some were faulty. Is it about to get some serious litigation?

Tensions high as US intelligence chief says Iran could attack US, points to Saudi ambassador ‘assassination plot’

US intelligence officials warn Tehran may strike on US soil, commentators caution against 'accidental war'

Mitt Romney victorious in Florida Republican primary – is he a lock for the nomination?

As Mitt Romney takes a landslide victory in the Sunshine State, is it all over for Newt Gingrich?

Fred Goodwin stripped of knighthood; everyone is up in arms

Mob rule hits Britain, as ravening hordes roam the streets baying for blood - well, for getting Fred Goodwin's knighthood revoked. Are we now at the mercy of the many?

Florida GOP Primary: Romney in the lead, but can Gingrich bounce back?

Romney is leading in Florida, but does that mean he'll take the Republican nomination? Or can Gingrich make yet another comeback?

Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu’s remarks in opposition to gay marriage spark backlash

Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu is opposed to gay marriage and he's not keeping his feelings to himself. That sets him on a collision course with British Prime Minister David Ca…