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The Independent Police Complaints Commission says it is widening an inquiry into claims detectives gave a teenager cider during questioning. It follows new allegations that Sean Wall, 17, from Cardiff, admitted to some crimes that actually took place while he was already in custody. Continue reading here: ‘Cider’ teen inquiry is widened
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Pope Benedict once unwittingly approved housing for a priest accused of child sex abuse, his former diocese has said. The episode dates back to 1980 and relates to his time as archbishop of Germany’s Munich and Freising diocese, when he was known as Joseph Ratzinger. However, a former deputy said he – not the future Pope – made the decision to rehouse the priest, who later abused other children and...
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Teachers in England should not be banned from membership of the British National Party or any group which may promote racism, a review has concluded. The government commissioned the report after a leaked list identified 15 BNP members as teachers Go here to read the rest: BNP teachers will not be banned
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French President Nicolas Sarkozy will be in London later for separate meetings with Gordon Brown and his Conservative rival David Cameron. Downing Street said the meeting with the PM would focus on the EU summit in Brussels later this month. Go here to read the rest: Sarkozy and Brown attack US deal
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At least two explosions have hit crowded areas of the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore and killed at least 12 people, officials say. Read this article: Deadly blasts hit Pakistani city
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How Lehman Brothers disguised its weakness View post: Robert Peston
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A report into the collapse of Lehman Brothers criticises senior executives and auditor Ernst & Young for serious lapses that led to the firm’s collapse. Lehman was insolvent for weeks before filing for bankruptcy in 2008, a court-appointed examiner had found Read the rest here: Lehman bosses severely criticised
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Thailand has mobilised about 40,000 security personnel ahead of mass rallies by “red shirt” opposition protesters over the coming days. The demonstrators plan to meet around the country before converging on the capital, Bangkok, on Sunday. They are mainly supporters of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in a military coup in 2006. Continue reading here: Thailand braces for ‘red’...
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New York City has agreed to pay up to $657m (
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By Gordon Corera Security correspondent, BBC News The annual Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) reports, the latest of which was published on Thursday, are one of the few insights we get into the real world of British intelligence. The big controversies that come into public view – like the Binyam Mohammed case recently – provide an insight into the sharp end of the business. But the ISC reports...
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Senior SNP figures are to meet with the BBC to discuss the row over the party’s exclusion from televised general election debates. Follow this link: Salmond to meet BBC over debates
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US Vice-President Joe Biden says there must be no delay in resuming Mid-East peace talks, despite a row over Israeli plans for new homes in East Jerusalem. Mr Biden repeated his criticism of the timing of the building decision, but praised the response of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the controversy Go here to read the rest: Biden tries to ease Mid-East row
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By Mike Henson Liverpool face an uphill task to progress from the last 16 of the Europa League after Eden Hazard’s goal gave a lively Lille side a first-leg lead. After the hosts’ bright opening, it took a superb double save from Mickael Landreau to deny Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres and maintain parity. Yohan Cabaye went close before Hazard’s free-kick floated over a packed penalty box and...
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The Chancellor Alistair Darling has warned not to expect a “giveaway” when the government’s Budget is announced later this month. Speaking to the BBC, Mr Darling said that the Budget would be “sensible” and “reflect the times in which we live”. Read the rest here: ‘No giveaway Budget’ says Darling
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Hundreds of women have taken to the streets of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, and the city of Jos in rallies against Sunday’s massacre near Jos. See the rest here: Nigeria women protest at killings
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By Angela Harrison BBC News education reporter A report into parents who cheat to get their child into a school calls for whistleblowing hotlines to be set up. England’s Chief Schools Adjudicator, Ian Craig, also calls for councils to make random checks on 10% of applications to cut fraud Read the rest here: Crackdown call over school cheats
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By Torin Douglas BBC media correspondent Media hoaxes are nothing new. Link: Hoodwinked?
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UK forces are to hand security powers in the Afghan district of Musa Qala to US troops in the coming weeks, Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth has said. Read the rest here: UK giving US control of Musa Qala
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Preliminary results from Iraq’s election show the grouping of PM Nouri Maliki is leading in two southern provinces, the electoral body says. The partial results from Najaf and Babil, in the Shia south, are the first released – four days after balloting. Full initial results, which will be made public when 30% of the ballots are counted, could be released later by the Independent High Electoral Commission....
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