Thousands of Poles blew horns, prayed and waved flags in central Warsaw today to show their anger over a new law that raises the retirement age and a host of other issues.

HUNDREDS of thousands of teachers and civil servants will strike over pension reform today in the most serious challenge yet to the British coalition government’s austerity drive.

ADORED by some, attacked by others, Pope John Paul is the most prominent religious leader and perhaps the most widely recognised person in the world.

Pope John Paul sets out on Thursday on number 100, a five day tour of Croatia, a Roman Catholic stronghold in the Balkans.