Three British plane spotters have been arrested in Dubai and are being held in prison.
Conrad Clitheroe, 53, and his friend Gary Cooper, 45, have been detained along with their former work colleague, expat Neil Munro, since 21 February, according to Mr Clitheroe's wife Valerie.
The trio were reportedly taking notes near Fujairah Airport, about 80 miles from Dubai.
They were stopped by an off-duty policeman and were accused of committing a "national security offence".
It is understood the men are being held at Fujairah prison.
Fujairah Airport near Dubai. Picture: PalawanOz
Mr Clitheroe's wife, Valerie, says her husband is forced to share a cell with more than 20 men.
He was originally due to fly home on 22 February following a planned four-day trip.
She said: "We were just totally shocked when we heard and couldn't believe it was true.
"He's really choked up every time I've spoken to him. They're trying to help each other but it's difficult not knowing.
"They would never do anything that would risk national security. They weren't taking pictures. They didn't realise plane spotting was such an issue."
She has spoken to her husband three times on the phone since his arrest and is worried about the state of his health.
"He's got high blood pressure and a heart murmur," she said. "He goes for regular check-ups and takes quite a lot of medication which will have run out now."
One solicitor has told her it would cost her $30,000 (£20,000) for just one visit.
The charity Detained in Dubai has now intervened and is seeking the release of the three men.
Its founder Radha Stirling said: "All three friends have a shared hobby of plane spotting and were keen to see Fujairah airport, where many older and rarer aircrafts can be seen.
"The practice is legal in the UAE though not widely understood, nor appreciated by authorities."
A Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) spokesman said: "We can confirm the arrest of three British nationals in Dubai on 22 February. We are providing consular assistance at this time."
It is not the first time British plane spotters have got into trouble abroad. In 2010, two men were arrested in India after asking for a hotel room overlooking a civilian runway. In 2001, 12 spotters were held in Greece for taking photos at an air show.
A member of staff at Yarl's Wood immigration removal centre has been suspended after an undercover TV investigation filmed guards calling inmates "animals" and "bitches".
The Channel 4 programme also showed officers at the privately-run facility threatening violence against detainees.
In response, Serco, which operates the centre in Befordshire, has ordered an independent review headed by Kate Lampard, who led the major inquiry into abuse by Jimmy Savile at NHS hospitals across the country.
The Home Office has also told the company to speed up the introduction of body cameras for staff at the detention centre which has nearly 400 detainees.
The TV investigation revealed disturbing staff attitudes towards the inmates.
One guard in the programme says: "Headbutt the bitch. I'd beat her up."
A guard is also caught on film saying: "They're animals. They're beasties. They're all animals. Caged animals. Take a stick with you and beat them up. Right?"
A Serco spokesman said: "We recognise that the public needs to be confident that Yarl's Wood is undertaking its difficult role with professionalism, care and humanity.
"This is why we have asked the highly respected former barrister, Kate Lampard CBE, to conduct an independent review of our work at Yarl's Wood."
The revelations come as a panel of MPs and peers called for a a 28-day limit on immigration detention.
The UK is the only country in the European Union not to have a cap, according to the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Refugees and the APPG on Migration.
Tory MP David Burrowes, who sat on the inquiry panel, said: "The lack of a time limit is resulting in people being locked up for months and, in some cases, several years purely for administrative reasons.
"While there is a need to properly control our borders, people who arrive by fair means or foul must also be treated with dignity and respect throughout the immigration process."
Written By Unknown on Senin, 02 Maret 2015 | 16.12
Police have been given new powers to catch motorists driving under the influence of drugs.
Officers will no longer have to prove a driver was too impaired to be behind the wheel, just that they had an illegal level of substances in their system.
They will be able to prosecute drivers in England and Wales caught exceeding new legal limits for how much of a substance motorists can have in their system while driving.
The levels for the illegal drugs, which include heroin, cocaine and cannabis, virtually mean there will be zero tolerance for drivers apprehended with these substances in their system.
The prescription drugs for which legal levels have been set include morphine, methadone and diazepam. People using these drugs within recommended amounts will not be penalised.
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Police will be able to use "drugalysers" to screen for cannabis and cocaine at the roadside.
They will also be able to test for these and other drugs, including ecstasy, LSD, ketamine and heroin, at a police station, even if a driver passes the roadside check.
Drivers who test positive will face a criminal record, loss of their licence for at least a year, and a fine of up to £5,000.
Around 200 people are killed on roads each year in Britain because of drug drivers.
Road Safety Minister Robert Goodwill said: "This new law will save lives. We know driving under the influence of drugs is extremely dangerous; it devastates families and ruins lives.
"The Government's message is clear - if you take drugs and drive, you are endangering yourself and others and you risk losing your licence and a conviction."
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Police are intensifying their search for missing 16-year-old Becky Watts as a laptop found in woods was revealed not to be hers.
Six specialist teams with officers from four counties are now searching locations within a 1.6-mile radius of her Bristol home - as well as sites surrounding the city.
Forensic teams are searching three houses - in the Southmead and Barton Hill areas and the family home in St George - while a dog unit and a police helicopter are due to be used on Monday.
Becky had her laptop, her phone and her tablet computer with her when she left her house in the St George area on 19 February.
Forensic teams are searching a house in Southmead
She is said to have left without telling friends or family and did not take any spare clothes.
It had been hoped that the discovery of the laptop in woodland, not far from her home, could be a breakthrough in the case - but it has now been discounted.
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Gallery: Three Locations Are 'Lines Of Inquiry', Police Say
Police are now searching three houses in Bristol as they try to find missing 16-year-old Becky Watts
One of the homes being searched is in Southmead
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More than 100 people, including friends and family, have been taking part in a search for Rebecca.
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The 16-year-old was last seen at her house in Bristol on 19 February
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Members of the public found a discarded laptop during the search but police say this is not related to the investigation
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Police are continuing to question two people in connection with Becky's disappearance but have said they cannot release any information about them at this time.
It came as the Bristol Post reported that a large drum-like object was seen being removed from Becky's home by police.
Friends and family who found the laptop on Saturday said they were planning a new search on Tuesday.
More than 100 people turned out for a search of Vassals Park on Saturday, and members of the teenager's family said they were "overwhelmed" by the support.
Officers, however, said that while the public's help had been "incredible", they requested that any further searches were coordinated through force headquarters.
A police source told Sky News the "investigation has moved on to a very sensitive stage".
The leading officer in the case, Detective Superintendent Liz Tunks, said: "Firstly, I would like to reiterate my message yesterday that our search for Becky continues unabated and we are using all available resources to find her.
"Secondly, I would like to extend my thanks to the local communities in St George and the wider Bristol area who have assisted with our search efforts so far.
"The sheer number of people who have shown support during the public searches has been incredible. I would ask that all planned public searches are coordinated through us so they dovetail with the extensive search operation we have been running."
Becky's father and step-mum, Darren and Angie-Mae Galsworthy, have released a statement saying they are preparing "for the worst".
Her father earlier suggested on Facebook that he fears his daughter may have been attacked, appealing for anyone who has washed blood from a relative's clothes to get in touch with police.
The teenager, described as shy, was reported missing by her family at 4pm on 20 February.
Anyone with information about Becky is asked to contact police on 101, quoting MP 591/15, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Search For Missing Becky Watts Intensifies
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Video:Search For Missing Teen Intensifies
Police are intensifying their search for missing 16-year-old Becky Watts as a laptop found in woods was revealed not to be hers.
Six specialist teams with officers from four counties are now searching locations within a 1.6-mile radius of her Bristol home - as well as sites surrounding the city.
Forensic teams are searching three houses - in the Southmead and Barton Hill areas and the family home in St George - while a dog unit and a police helicopter are due to be used on Monday.
Becky had her laptop, her phone and her tablet computer with her when she left her house in the St George area on 19 February.
Forensic teams are searching a house in Southmead
She is said to have left without telling friends or family and did not take any spare clothes.
It had been hoped that the discovery of the laptop in woodland, not far from her home, could be a breakthrough in the case - but it has now been discounted.
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Gallery: Three Locations Are 'Lines Of Inquiry', Police Say
Police are now searching three houses in Bristol as they try to find missing 16-year-old Becky Watts
One of the homes being searched is in Southmead
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More than 100 people, including friends and family, have been taking part in a search for Rebecca.
]]>
The 16-year-old was last seen at her house in Bristol on 19 February
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Members of the public found a discarded laptop during the search but police say this is not related to the investigation
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Police are continuing to question two people in connection with Becky's disappearance but have said they cannot release any information about them at this time.
It came as the Bristol Post reported that a large drum-like object was seen being removed from Becky's home by police.
Friends and family who found the laptop on Saturday said they were planning a new search on Tuesday.
More than 100 people turned out for a search of Vassals Park on Saturday, and members of the teenager's family said they were "overwhelmed" by the support.
Officers, however, said that while the public's help had been "incredible", they requested that any further searches were coordinated through force headquarters.
A police source told Sky News the "investigation has moved on to a very sensitive stage".
The leading officer in the case, Detective Superintendent Liz Tunks, said: "Firstly, I would like to reiterate my message yesterday that our search for Becky continues unabated and we are using all available resources to find her.
"Secondly, I would like to extend my thanks to the local communities in St George and the wider Bristol area who have assisted with our search efforts so far.
"The sheer number of people who have shown support during the public searches has been incredible. I would ask that all planned public searches are coordinated through us so they dovetail with the extensive search operation we have been running."
Becky's father and step-mum, Darren and Angie-Mae Galsworthy, have released a statement saying they are preparing "for the worst".
Her father earlier suggested on Facebook that he fears his daughter may have been attacked, appealing for anyone who has washed blood from a relative's clothes to get in touch with police.
The teenager, described as shy, was reported missing by her family at 4pm on 20 February.
Anyone with information about Becky is asked to contact police on 101, quoting MP 591/15, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Written By Unknown on Minggu, 01 Maret 2015 | 16.12
A woman in her 30s has been arrested in connection with the deaths of a man and four-year-old girl, whose bodies were discovered in a west London flat.
Police said they were called to an address in Colville Square, Notting Hill, on Friday evening after concerns were raised about the welfare of its occupants.
The girl and the man, believed to be in his 40s, were found shortly before 8pm after police forced entry into the building.
Both were pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
The Metropolitan Police's Homicide and Major Crime Command (HMCC) is investigating the deaths, which are being treated as unexplained.
The bodies were found in a flat in Colville Square, Notting Hill
Police said they are in the process of formally identifying the victims and informing their next of kin.
The nature of their injuries has not been released.
The woman, whose relationship to the pair has not been disclosed, is in custody in central London.
No one else is being sought in connection with the deaths, police said.
Anyone with any information can call 101, visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Two people have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of 16-year-old Becky Watts in Bristol, Avon and Somerset Police have said.
The arrests follow the discovery of a discarded laptop in woodland close to where the missing teen was last seen over a week ago.
The grey Toshiba, uncovered by volunteers who joined over 100 friends and family scouring the area, has been handed to investigators.
Announcing the arrests, Detective Superintendent Liz Tunks urged anyone with information relating to Becky's disappearance to come forward.
Becky was last seen on 19 February
"Whilst the two people are being questioned our search for Becky continues unabated," she said.
"I would like to appeal once again for anyone who might have information about her whereabouts, or anything else that might help us to find her, to call us."
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Gallery: Over 100 Volunteers Join Search For Rebecca Watts
More than 100 people, including friends and family, have been taking part in a search for Rebecca Watts
The 16-year-old was last seen at her house in Bristol on 19 February
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Members of the public found a discarded laptop during the search
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Rebecca Watts' grandfather John Galsworthy joined a search in a park near Oldbury Court Estate in Bristol
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Mr Galsworthy is pictured once again on the left
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Becky was last seen at her home in Crown Hill, in the St George area of the city, on 19 February.
Police said she took her phone, laptop and tablet computer, but did not tell her friends or family where she was going, or take extra clothes.
Becky's father and step-mum Darren and Angie-Mae Galsworthy have released a statement saying they are preparing "for the worst".
"The police have told us today that two people have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Becky," it said.
"Rebecca has still not been found.
"We continue to hope that she will be found safe and unharmed but we will prepare ourselves for the worst.
"We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has assisted in the search for Becky and for the messages of support.
"We continue to work with the police to bring their investigation to a successful conclusion and we would like to ask members of the public to continue to report anything, however small, if they think it may help to find Becky."
Her father has previously suggested on his Facebook page he fears his daughter may have been attacked.
He appealed to any wives or girlfriends who have washed any blood from their loved ones' clothes that cannot be explained to get in touch with police.
The teenager, described as shy, was reported missing by her family at 4pm on February 20.
The detective leading the hunt has said Rebecca's disappearance was "totally out of character".
Detective Inspector Richard Ocone said: "She has not taken anything that would suggest she was going to stay away for a long period of time."
Police divers have searched a lake in St George's Park, close to the youngster's home.
Dogs and mounted officers have been involved in the hunt and officers from neighbouring force areas have also been drafted in to help.
Becky's grandparents, John Galsworthy and Patt Watts were among those taking part in Saturday's search.
Her grandmother told Sky News: "Everybody needs to feel they are doing something to bring her home.
"We're totally behind Darren and Angie (Becky's father and step-mum).
"It's our way of being their eyes, their ears, their feet... They can't see how many people are looking for their daughter."
Meanwhile a social media campaign using the hashtag #FindBecky launched earlier this week has gathered momentum.
Becky is described as 5ft 4in and slim, with long, bright red hair and was wearing a dark navy blue Puffa jacket with fabric sleeves.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Avon and Somerset Police on 101, quoting MP 591/15, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Two Held Over Missing Teen Becky Watts
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Two people have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of 16-year-old Becky Watts in Bristol, Avon and Somerset Police have said.
The arrests follow the discovery of a discarded laptop in woodland close to where the missing teen was last seen over a week ago.
The grey Toshiba, uncovered by volunteers who joined over 100 friends and family scouring the area, has been handed to investigators.
Announcing the arrests, Detective Superintendent Liz Tunks urged anyone with information relating to Becky's disappearance to come forward.
Becky was last seen on 19 February
"Whilst the two people are being questioned our search for Becky continues unabated," she said.
"I would like to appeal once again for anyone who might have information about her whereabouts, or anything else that might help us to find her, to call us."
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Gallery: Over 100 Volunteers Join Search For Rebecca Watts
More than 100 people, including friends and family, have been taking part in a search for Rebecca Watts
The 16-year-old was last seen at her house in Bristol on 19 February
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Members of the public found a discarded laptop during the search
]]>
Rebecca Watts' grandfather John Galsworthy joined a search in a park near Oldbury Court Estate in Bristol
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Mr Galsworthy is pictured once again on the left
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Becky was last seen at her home in Crown Hill, in the St George area of the city, on 19 February.
Police said she took her phone, laptop and tablet computer, but did not tell her friends or family where she was going, or take extra clothes.
Becky's father and step-mum Darren and Angie-Mae Galsworthy have released a statement saying they are preparing "for the worst".
"The police have told us today that two people have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Becky," it said.
"Rebecca has still not been found.
"We continue to hope that she will be found safe and unharmed but we will prepare ourselves for the worst.
"We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has assisted in the search for Becky and for the messages of support.
"We continue to work with the police to bring their investigation to a successful conclusion and we would like to ask members of the public to continue to report anything, however small, if they think it may help to find Becky."
Her father has previously suggested on his Facebook page he fears his daughter may have been attacked.
He appealed to any wives or girlfriends who have washed any blood from their loved ones' clothes that cannot be explained to get in touch with police.
The teenager, described as shy, was reported missing by her family at 4pm on February 20.
The detective leading the hunt has said Rebecca's disappearance was "totally out of character".
Detective Inspector Richard Ocone said: "She has not taken anything that would suggest she was going to stay away for a long period of time."
Police divers have searched a lake in St George's Park, close to the youngster's home.
Dogs and mounted officers have been involved in the hunt and officers from neighbouring force areas have also been drafted in to help.
Becky's grandparents, John Galsworthy and Patt Watts were among those taking part in Saturday's search.
Her grandmother told Sky News: "Everybody needs to feel they are doing something to bring her home.
"We're totally behind Darren and Angie (Becky's father and step-mum).
"It's our way of being their eyes, their ears, their feet... They can't see how many people are looking for their daughter."
Meanwhile a social media campaign using the hashtag #FindBecky launched earlier this week has gathered momentum.
Becky is described as 5ft 4in and slim, with long, bright red hair and was wearing a dark navy blue Puffa jacket with fabric sleeves.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Avon and Somerset Police on 101, quoting MP 591/15, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
CCTV footage has emerged appearing to show the three teenage girls who are thought to have joined Islamic State in Syria.
Three girls - believed to be Shamima Begum, 15, Kadiza Sultana, 16, and 15-year-old Amira Abase - are seen at a bus station in Istanbul in the footage, which was shown on the Turkish television channel A Haber.
The girls are seen wrapped up in heavy winter jackets, two with hoods pulled up, and carrying packed sports bags and holdalls.
Kadiza Sultana, Shamima Begum and Adiza Abase
The footage was recorded in the early hours of 18 February, less than 24 hours after the trio left their homes in east London, telling their families they would be out for the day.
They then boarded a flight to Turkey from Gatwick, and are since believed to have crossed the Turkish border into Syria.
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Gallery: Three Schoolgirls From East London Go Missing
These pictures were taken from Kadiza Sultana (l) and Shamima Begum's (r) Twitter accounts
Kadiza and Shamima are feared to be on their way to Syria with a third girl, 15-year-old Amira Abase
Written By Unknown on Sabtu, 28 Februari 2015 | 16.12
Energy price comparison websites have been "duping" customers into switching to deals that are not the cheapest on the market and should pay them compensation, a group of MPs have said.
The Energy and Climate Change Committee said some sites had used misleading language to dupe consumers into options that only displayed commission-earning deals.
It has called on energy watchdog Ofgem to consider requiring price comparison sites to disclose the amount of commission received for each switch at the point of sale.
Representatives of the "big five" sites told MPs they earn up to £30 in commission every time a customer switches to a participating provider, or up to £60 when a customer switches both their gas and electricity accounts.
Committee chairman Tim Yeo said: "Consumers trust price comparison services to help them switch to the best energy deals available on the market.
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"But some energy price comparison sites have been behaving more like backstreet market traders than the trustworthy consumer champions they make themselves out to be in adverts on TV.
"Some comparison sites have used misleading language to dupe consumers into opting for default options that only display commission-earning deals. And others have previously gone so far as to conceal deals that do not earn them commission behind multiple drop-down web options."
He added: "As an immediate and essential first step towards rebuilding confidence, the companies should compensate any consumers who have been encouraged to switch to tariffs that may not have been the cheapest or most appropriate for their needs.
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"We have no objection to commission being paid by suppliers to price comparison websites as long as the arrangements are clearly disclosed."
Earlier this month, uSwitch told the committee it would compensate consumers who had been misled into signing up for an energy tariff that was more expensive than others available.
Its chief executive Steve Weller told the committee he was "sincerely disappointed" that a customer was told by his call centre that the cheapest deal available to him was with First Utility, when it was in fact with extraenergy for more than £60 less.
