Новости за 05.12.2015

Giving a woman a compliment on her appearance these days is a minefield for men

Refugees from Syria fear violence and its aftermath. They need stability, and that calls for bold action from the UN

You can purchase your item online without queuing, but then you must wait for it

What was fascinating about the show this year was a re-emergence of class as an issue

Life's too short not to tell someone they are a buffoon

Life As We Know It No.85: Not much was heard of Stephanie after her departure from St W's. Come the 2004 reunion, though, there she was - taller and more corn-haired than ever and clad in £1,500-worth of designer clothing

James Mallard will need to exercise until next December to make up for it all

With Iestyn Davies, supreme among countertenors, and fine tenor Allan Clayton, it was always going to be a major event

Mistaken metaphors, useless words and hanging participles in this week's Independent

The orchestral playing under Antonio Pappano faithfully reflects the brilliant colouring of these verismo classics

Alison Taylor's boyfriend has asked for her Christmas list

Why should little girls and boys be confronted with the grim realities of working life?

If Mr Trump can continue his record of overturning the prophesies of analysts, the juggernaut will be very difficult to stop

A property company plans to flog the upper floors for millions, but downstairs is protected because it is Grade II-listed

Sixty-five opposition figures are supposed to achieve Arab unity in time for international talks

Marina Lewycka has an imaginary zapper but our political leaders have real ones

Rising property prices, living costs and rents have condemned people to living in properties where they no longer want to be. Samantha Downes reports

Around 30 sharia councils exist in the UK, giving Islamic divorce certificates and advice on other aspects of religious law