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British soldier killed in Afghanistan
Fri Oct 8 2010 16:50:58
A British soldier has been killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said.
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Johnson named as shadow chancellor
Fri Oct 8 2010 17:22:01
Alan Johnson has been appointed to the key role of shadow chancellor in Ed Miliband's first shadow cabinet.
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City braced for rival demonstrations
Fri Oct 8 2010 17:20:19
Preparations are under way ahead of demonstrations by two opposing campaign groups in Leicester on Saturday.
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Trump awarded honorary degree
Fri Oct 8 2010 16:24:20
US tycoon Donald Trump has been being awarded an honorary degree by a Scottish university today in recognition of his entrepreneurship.
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Queen Elizabeth liner in Southampton
Fri Oct 8 2010 14:24:01
The new 92,400 tonne Queen Elizabeth liner has arrived in Southampton, where she will officially be named by the Queen on Monday.
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Chinese dissident wins Nobel Peace Prize
Fri Oct 8 2010 16:10:21
Imprisoned Chinese pro-democracy activist Lui Xiaobo has won the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize.
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Palestinian boy 'run over by Israeli'
Fri Oct 8 2010 17:38:42
Tensions are running high in East Jerusalem after a young Palestinian boy was hit by a car thought to be driven by an Israeli.
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First twin pandas born in Europe unveiled
Fri Oct 8 2010 15:49:06
The first ever twin pandas to be born in Europe have been unveiled to the public at Madrid Zoo.
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Hungarian toxic spill 'no longer a risk'
Fri Oct 8 2010 16:56:20
Pollution levels from a spill in Hungary have subsided in the Danube and there is no risk of a catastrophe, officials say.
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Captain Jack joins school 'mutineers'
Fri Oct 8 2010 12:35:04
Hollywood actor Johnny Depp has surprised schoolchildren by making an appearance as Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean.
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X Factor to open up about Gamugate?
Fri Oct 8 2010 11:40:38
Cheryl Cole has apparently asked if, on the first live show, X Factor bosses can address the controversy surrounding Gamu Nhengu.
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Man Utd post loss despite record profits
Fri Oct 8 2010 12:08:24
Man Utd have become the first English club to crash through the £100m profit barrier - while at the same time posting an £83.6m loss.
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Thousands homeless after China flooding
Fri Oct 8 2010 12:36:39
The worst rainstorms in nearly 50 years have killed more than 150 people in the southern China.
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Chile miners' families await breakthrough
Fri Oct 8 2010 05:26:38
Chile's mining minister says a shaft wide enough to rescue 33 miners should reach the men by Saturday.
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English swimmers bag trio of golds
Fri Oct 8 2010 15:31:52
Rebecca Adlington, Liam Tancock and James Goddard all won gold as the Home Nations clinched 13 more medals in the Commonwealth pool.
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Commonwealth pool water passes tests
Fri Oct 8 2010 11:14:36
The cause of sickness among swimmers in Delhi is still under investigation after tests showed water quality at the pools is up to scratch.
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Rocket launches to space station
Fri Oct 8 2010 09:05:11
An American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts have blasted off to the International Space Station.
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Iconic Savoy Hotel gets ready to reopen
Thu Oct 7 2010 23:56:43
Long a favourite haunt of the rich and famous, London's Savoy Hotel is preparing to reopen after a refurbishment costing around £200m.
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Davies ready to take England chance
Fri Oct 8 2010 15:12:43
Kevin Davies says he is not overawed about being involved in the England set-up.
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Barbershop Boys land £1m record deal
Thu Oct 7 2010 19:10:01
The Great British Barbershop Boys, whose day jobs include working for the police and teaching, have signed a seven-figure deal with Sony.
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Premier League approves Reds takeover
Fri Oct 8 2010 17:56:40
Liverpool would be at risk of a nine-point deduction if the owners' holding company is put into administration, it emerged tonight.
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David Bailey shoots Afghanistan heroes
Thu Oct 7 2010 23:41:51
David Bailey has swapped celebrity cool for the heat of the desert to shoot British soldiers serving in Afghanistan.
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Lewis-Francis says best is yet to come
Fri Oct 8 2010 11:54:51
Mark Lewis-Francis was thrilled to claim Commonwealth Games silver in Delhi and believes his best is still to come.
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Jeremy Kyle angers chat show guest
Fri Oct 8 2010 13:45:51
Jeremy Kyle has had an envelope thrown at his head by an guest on his chat show.
Labour's new look shadow cabinet revealed
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