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Six killed in London tower block inferno
Sat Jul 4 2009 00:00:28
Three adults and three children, including a three-week-old baby, have been killed in a blaze which swept through a tower block.
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UK fans can enter Jackson service lottery
Fri Jul 3 2009 23:53:18
British fans of Michael Jackson can enter a lottery for tickets to attend the star's memorial service in Los Angeles.
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Palin to resign as Alaskan Governor
Fri Jul 3 2009 21:51:17
Former vice-presidential running mate Sarah Palin says she will resign this month and will not run for re-election as Alaskan Governor.
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Murray beaten in 'Battle of the Andys'
Fri Jul 3 2009 22:01:36
Andy Roddick has beaten Andy Murray 6-4 4-6 7-6 (9/7) 7-6 (7/5) to reach the men's final at Wimbledon against Roger Federer.
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Elderly woman lay dead for five years
Fri Jul 3 2009 21:59:29
An elderly woman lay dead in her flat for up to five years, it has been revealed.
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Michael Jackson's last rehearsal
Fri Jul 3 2009 14:00:20
Amazing footage has been released of Michael Jackson rehearsing for his London shows just two days before his death.
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British embassy staff 'face Iran trial'
Fri Jul 3 2009 18:55:45
British Embassy staff in Tehran will face trial for their alleged role in the post-election unrest, according to reports in Iran.
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Foreign aid workers kidnapped in Darfur
Fri Jul 3 2009 21:19:44
Two female aid workers, one Irish and one Ugandan, have been kidnapped in the Darfur region of Sudan.
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Swine flu claims fourth UK victim
Fri Jul 3 2009 18:58:31
A swine flu sufferer has died in London, health officials have announced.
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Prince's tribute to soldier friend
Fri Jul 3 2009 18:57:31
Prince Charles has spoken about the death of his friend - the most senior soldier to die in Afghanistan.
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Brazil claims jet 'in Senegal's control'
Fri Jul 3 2009 23:18:52
A recording between Brazilian and Senegalese air traffic controllers relating to the crashed Air France plane has been released.
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Owen signed on two-year Man U contract
Fri Jul 3 2009 18:55:07
Manchester United have signed free agent striker Michael Owen on a two-year contract.
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Man jailed under double jeopardy law
Fri Jul 3 2009 18:59:34
A man has been jailed for life after being prosecuted for a second time under new double jeopardy laws for killing his ex-girlfriend.
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Barman jailed over fatal drinking game
Fri Jul 3 2009 21:04:51
A German barman has been jailed for serving at least 44 shots of tequila which killed a 16-year-old boy during a faked drinking contest.
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The Proposal premieres in London
Fri Jul 3 2009 13:21:56
Stars of The Proposal turned out for the London screening of the blockbuster that has opened at number one at the stateside box office.
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Tributes paid to Tornado crash victims
Fri Jul 3 2009 17:16:02
Tributes have been paid to the two RAF pilots who died when their Tornado F3 aircraft crashed during a training flight in Scotland.
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British troops in major Afghan push
Fri Jul 3 2009 12:45:59
Hundreds of British troops have seized key canal crossings in a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan.
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BA to hold talks over job losses
Fri Jul 3 2009 20:26:06
British Airways will meet next week with unions over planned cost-cutting, including thousands of job losses.
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Conman who murdered partner jailed
Fri Jul 3 2009 10:54:41
A prolific conman has been jailed for life for murdering his partner in a Travelodge hotel room.
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Hopes fade for Yemeni crash survivors
Fri Jul 3 2009 17:09:31
Mourning relatives are losing hope of finding any more survivors from the Yemeni plane that crashed off the Comoros.
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Meet Banjo, one of three new dinosaurs
Fri Jul 3 2009 11:19:02
Scientists have discovered three new dinosaurs after examining fossils found in Australia.
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Hospitals 'put targets before safety'
Fri Jul 3 2009 12:51:01
Hospitals are still putting targets before patient safety, a report has warned.
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Federer reaches another Wimbledon final
Fri Jul 3 2009 16:01:27
Roger Federer was all class as he made history by becoming the first man to reach seven consecutive Wimbledon finals.
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Beckhams appear in new Armani ad
Fri Jul 3 2009 15:27:19
David and Victoria Beckham are celebrating their tenth wedding anniversary with yet another ad for Emporio Armani underwear.
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North Korea nuclear test warning
Fri Jul 3 2009 13:28:03
North Korea may be about to carry out another nuclear test, the British ambassador in Pyongyang has said.
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Darling fires warning shot at bankers
Fri Jul 3 2009 10:40:40
Chancellor Alistair Darling has warned bankers returning to excessive risk-taking will be "brought back to Earth".
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Baby P council progress 'limited'
Fri Jul 3 2009 12:43:57
The council criticised over the Baby Peter tragedy is still not doing enough to protect vulnerable children.
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Rogue trader causes oil price spike
Fri Jul 3 2009 14:56:46
A rogue trader has caused a spike in the price in oil and cost his firm £6 million after a series of unauthorised trades.
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Jackson lyrics go on show
Fri Jul 3 2009 11:55:30
An exhibition in New York has added more Michael Jackson memorabilia to its collection and is inviting fans to sign a memorial book.
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UN chief on tough trip to Burma
Fri Jul 3 2009 16:00:49
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon still does not know if he will meet Aung San Suu Kyi following talks with Burma's top general.
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'Extraordinary' comeback for Blur
Fri Jul 3 2009 09:44:44
Blur frontman Damon Albarn told fans at the first of their Hyde Park reunion gigs that their comeback has been "extraordinary".
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Pakistani helicopter crash kills 26
Fri Jul 3 2009 18:04:03
A Pakistani military helicopter has crashed in the northwest of the country, killing all 26 security personnel on board.
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Armstrong returns to the Tour de France
Fri Jul 3 2009 15:47:36
Lance Armstrong returns to the race he dominated for seven years, but will have to beat team-mate Alberto Contador, who is the favourite.
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Chelsea dismiss City bid for Terry
Fri Jul 3 2009 08:44:03
Chelsea have rejected a second offer from Manchester City for their captain John Terry.
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Mandelson pledges Vauxhall support
Fri Jul 3 2009 16:42:15
Business secretary Lord Mandelson has pledged the Government's support in a deal to buy out struggling vanmaker Vauxhall.
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Sree given the boot from BB house
Fri Jul 3 2009 23:35:16
Sree Dasari has been given the boot from the Big Brother house after losing out to aspiring politician Halfwit.
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Queen's horse trainer banned
Fri Jul 3 2009 11:41:57
Nicky Henderson has been fined £40,000 and is unable to make entries for three months after the Moonlit Path controversy.
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Malaysian group given Newcastle tour
Fri Jul 3 2009 08:42:53
The sale of Newcastle could be a step closer after a group of Asian businessmen were shown around the club.
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Mother's school place case dropped
Fri Jul 3 2009 07:43:13
A council has dropped a case against a mother accused of using a false address to get her son into a popular state school.
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Swimming's hi-tech suit row continues
Fri Jul 3 2009 11:00:17
The controversy over revolutionary bodysuits in swimming is threatening to overshadow the world championships.
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Police dog handler 'could be prosecuted'
Thu Jul 2 2009 19:16:13
A police officer could be prosecuted after two German Shepherd dogs died when they were left in a private vehicle in hot weather.
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Dramatic river rescue video released
Thu Jul 2 2009 13:31:49
An American woman has had a dramatic escape after becoming stranded in a fast-flowing river in Iowa.