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Harold Evans attacks thalidomide manufacturer over apology
Former Sunday Times editor who campaigned for victims of drug that caused birth defects says apology is 50 years too lateSir Harold Evans has launched a scathing attack on the manufacturer of...
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Hal David, lyricist behind string of memorable hits, dies aged 91
Best know for partnership with Burt Bacharach on songs such as Walk On By and I Say A Little PrayerSongwriter Hal David, famous for penning dozens of top 40 hits with composer Burt Bacharach, has died...
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Elvis Presley's bible sells for £59,000
However, a pair of Presley's soiled underpants worn underneath his famous white jumpsuit, failed to meet its £7000 reserve priceA bible used by Elvis Presley has sold at auction for £59,000.The holy...
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Abu Hamza arrives in US after extradition
Islamist cleric to face judge within 24 hours of landing in US after he and four other terrorism suspects are extradited from UKThe Islamist cleric Abu Hamza and four other terrorism suspects have...
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DJ Liz Kershaw says she was 'routinely groped' at BBC
Kershaw says presenter fondled her breasts while she was on air at Radio 1, where Jimmy Savile behaviour was 'open secret'A former Radio 1 DJ has claimed she was routinely groped by another presenter...
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No plans to cut abortion time limit, says Cameron
PM does not agree with the health secretary's view that the limit be cut to 12 weeks, but indicates support for a smaller decreaseDavid Cameron has insisted the government has no plans to change the...
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Israeli air force shoots down drone over south of country
Reports suggest unmanned aircraft was for intelligence gathering and did not come from Gaza StripThe Israeli air force has shot down a drone after it entered the south of the country, the military has...
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Abu Hamza and four other suspects appear in US courts after extradition
Radical Islamist cleric speaks only once in court appearance in which he is granted the return of his artificial limbsRadical Islamist cleric Abu Hamza and four other terrorism suspects appeared in...
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Mitt Romney pays tribute to Margaret Thatcher
Republican presidential candidate took to Twitter to praise the former prime minister on her 87th birthdayUS presidential candidate Mitt Romney has hailed Margaret Thatcher as a "tower of strength in...
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Rio Ferdinand in row with Sir Alex Ferguson over anti-racism campaign
Manchester United player declined to wear a Kick It Out T-shirt in a pre-match warm-upSir Alex Ferguson has warned defender Rio Ferdinand that he will be "dealt with" following his refusal to join his...
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The events leading to George Entwistle's resignation
The director general of the BBC was in the position for only 54 days. Here's how the major events unfoldedDecember 2011: Newsnight drops an investigation into sexual abuse claims made against Jimmy...
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Stuart Hall charged with indecent assault against young girls
Broadcaster accused of three offences committed between 1974 and 1984 involving girls aged between eight and 17The veteran BBC commentator Stuart Hall has been charged with three counts of indecent...
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North Sea collision kills four after cargo carrier hits container ship
11 of 24 crew members picked up by helicopters and boats as rescuers use infrared cameras to hunt for the seven missingFour crew members are reported to have died and another seven are still missing...
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Holder of unclaimed lottery ticket loses £64m – but charity wins
Money will be distributed to various good causes after deadline expires for ticketholder to collect EuroMillions jackpotAn unlucky UK lottery winner has missed out on the chance to claim a £64m prize...
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Newham council rejects plans for one of Britain's largest mosques
Proposals for mosque accommodating nearly 10,000 people dismissed on basis of size and impact on parking and trafficControversial plans by an Islamic missionary group to build one of Britain's largest...
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Julian Assange plans to run for Senate seat in Australia
WikiLeaks founder says his party would promote openness in government and combat intrusions on individual privacyWikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has revealed his intention to run for a Senate seat in...
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Margate voted one of world's top 10 must-see destinations
Kent town known for dilapidated seaside charm and new Turner gallery joins Dresden and Dubrovnik on Rough Guide listOpen thread: Where would be on your top 10 list?The seaside town of Margate has been...
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Archbishop of Canterbury backs calls for stricter gun controls in US
Rowan Williams also warns UK against complacency over gang-related gun and knife crimeThe archbishop of Canterbury has backed calls for stricter gun controls in the US in the wake of the Sandy Hook...
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Christmas shoppers flood high streets in last-minute gift hunt
Sales up in London, but rest of UK short on cheer, as retailers pin hopes on final 'bonus' weekendThe panic was not yet at last-helicopter-out-of-Saigon levels, but those crowding the doors of...
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Controversy over Adolf Hitler statue in Warsaw ghetto
Jewish group describes statue's placement – which was not opposed by Poland's chief rabbi – as 'senseless provocation'A statue of Adolf Hitler praying on his knees has sparked controversy after going...
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