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Greed that shamed a parliament

AN INQUIRY into a scandal that tarnished British politics has found more than half the House of Commons made excessive or bogus expense claims worth about $1.8 million.

Aussie ex-soldier jailed over kickback scandal

AN ex-Australian Army soldier has been jailed for nine months in the US for his role in a $US900,000 ($1 million) Afghanistan security contract kickback scandal.

Obama hails historic N Ireland deal

US President Barack Obama overnight hailed a historic power-sharing deal for Northern Ireland as "an important step" towards peace in the long-troubled British province.

Jackson doctor to be charged over death

MICHAEL Jackson's doctor will be charged in connection with the pop star's death, prosecutors confirm.

Soccer captain dropped over sex scandal

JOHN Terry was stripped of the nation England soccer captaincy toay following reports of an extra-marital affair with the then-girlfriend of international team-mate Wayne Bridge, the Football Association (FA) confirmed.

Woods out of rehab, joins wife - report

TIGER Woods has reportedly left a sex addiction rehabilitation clinic after his wife flew to Mississippi earlier this week so they could fly home together.

Toyota boss 'deeply sorry' about recalls

TOYOTA president Akio Toyoda says he is "deeply sorry'' for the recall of millions of cars around the world due to faulty accelerator pedals, but insisted the company's vehicles were safe.

Commandos take back ship from pirates

DANISH special forces have stormed a Slovenian cargo ship which had been captured by pirates in the Gulf of Aden, freeing the 25 crew members.

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Stokes drug case hits home

ADELAIDE has called on its players to watch over each other, saying Mathew Stokes' drug charge is a "reminder" to all AFL clubs about the perils of illicit substances.