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Long 'to-do' list for Russian World Cup
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Cameron says cabinet reshuffle reflects "modern Britain"
British Prime Minister David Cameron turns to women and EU sceptics in a major ministerial shake-up, saying the new team "reflects modern Britain". Vanessa Johnston reports.
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