George Bush Sr: Thatcher 'helped shape a better world'
Former US President George Bush Sr said: "Barbara and I were deeply saddened to learn of Baroness Thatcher's passing, and extend our heartfelt condolences to her children and loved ones.
Former US President George Bush Sr. Credit: Olivier Douliery/ABACA USA/Empics Entertainment
"Margaret was, to be sure, one of the 20th Century's fiercest advocates of freedom and free markets - a leader of rare character who carried high the banner of her convictions, and whose principles in the end helped shape a better, freer world.
"The personal grief we Bushes feel is compounded by the knowledge that America has lost one of the staunchest allies we have ever known; and yet we have confidence that her sterling record of accomplishment will inspire future generations.
'Hackers' publish Bush family photographs and emails
George H.W. Bush pictured with his son and fellow former president George W. Bush in June 2012. Credit: Reuters
A criminal investigation has been launched in the US after hackers apparently accessed private emails and photographs exchanged between George H.W. Bush and members of his family.
One picture showed George W Bush grinning next to a cardboard cut-out of himself wearing a beret.
Another appeared to be a photograph of a self-portrait of the former president in the bath.
Others hinted at a strong friendship between Bush Snr and former president Bill Clinton, who was referred to as "Bubba".
US website The Smoking Gun, which published much of the material, says the hacker went by the name "Guccifer," a word watermarked on the leaked photographs.
Celebrated Gulf War veteran Norman Schwarzkopf dies
Former US Gulf War commander Norman Schwarzkopf Credit: REUTERS/Sam Mircovich/File SSM
The US General who led coalition forces during Operation Desert Storm in the Gulf, Norman Schwarzkopf, has died at the age of 78 at his home in Tampa, Florida.
General Norman Schwarzkopf Jnr was a decorated Vietnam veteran and went on to become the commander-in-chief of US Central Command.
Bush Sr 'expected to be released within next 72 hours'
George HW Bush's office has released a statement after he was readmitted to hospital in Houston, Texas.
It says: "President Bush has been in and out of The Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center being treated for complications related to his bronchitis.
"He is in [a] stable condition, and is expected to be released within the next 72 hours."
George HW Bush has recently recovered from bronchitis Credit: Reuters
Former US President George HW Bush has been admitted to a hospital in Houston, Texas.
A hospital spokesperson says it is not life-threatening, but there are reports it is a long-term cough that the 88-year-old has not been able to shake off. He has recently recovered from bronchitis.
