Last week saw the middle-east leading the way, Afghanistan starting its first democratic transfer of power stood out in particular as counting starts in the Presidential elections. If this is a first, then a worthy second is news of a young lad beating cancer for the 2nd time with the help of stem cells.

A great way to start the week, and the announcement of a sequel to a classic movie doesn’t hurt.

• Stem cell treatment helps 7 year old beat cancer for 2nd time
• Afghan ballot counting underway
• US gains 192000 jobs in March
• Asda to create up to 12000 jobs
• New robot to test protective suits
• Missing girl found in Leicester
• Man escapes injury in shooting
• No one injured as Apache Helicopter makes an emergency landing
• Police Praise Cup Final Fans
• Goonies Sequel is Happening
• GB win Table Tennis Gold
• GB win IPC Powerlifting World CHampionship Gold