Aug
2009
Articles from 18th Aug 2009
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I told truth, says Jackson's doctor
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
The man at the centre of the investigation into Michael Jackson's death has broken his silence, thanking supporters and assuring them he had told the truth. Read
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Suicide attack targets Kabul convoy
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
A Taliban suicide bomber has attacked a Nato convoy on the outskirts of Kabul killing up to 10 people and wounding more than 50. Read
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Soldiers killed in blast named
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
Three soldiers killed in a blast in Afghanistan ahead of this week's elections have been named by the Ministry of Defence. Read
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Sex workers targeted ahead of 2012
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
Mobile phone networks have been asked to cut off pimps and prostitutes ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games. Read
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29% believe NHS is 'unmanagable'
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
Almost one in three people believes no major political party is capable of running the NHS, a poll has found. Read
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30% of nurses 'don't want' flu jab
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
A poll has found that almost one in three nurses do not want the swine flu jab over fears about its safety and a perception that the flu is mild. Read
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Inflation could spark rail fare cut
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
The measure of inflation used to calculate many rail fares was in negative territory despite rising in July, official figures have showed. Read
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Police slam misuse of power warning
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
Police have criticised a warning by magistrates that they should not be given the power to issue on-the-spot punishments for careless driving. Read
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10 killed in Afghan suicide bombing
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
British soldiers were guarding the scene of a suicide bombing outside the Afghan capital Kabul which is reported to have killed up to 10 people, including Nato staff. Read
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UK soldiers killed in blast named
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
Three soldiers killed in a blast in Afghanistan ahead of this week's elections have been named by the Ministry of Defence. Read
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Man arrested after penknife attack
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
A man has been arrested after attacking eight people and two police officers with a penknife. Read
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Inflation could drive down fares
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
The measure of inflation used to calculate many rail fares was in negative territory despite rising in July, official figures have showed. Read
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Lockerbie bomber drops appeal bid
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
The Libyan convicted of the Lockerbie bombing has formally dropped the second appeal against his conviction for the attack which killed 270 people. Read
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Tenants urged to forgo rent cut
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
Millions of housing association tenants are being asked to forego an expected rent reduction to help avoid a shortfall of new properties. Read
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Inflation 'boost for rail travel'
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
Official inflation figures are expected to pave the way for a cut in the cost of train travel for hundreds of thousands of passengers. Read
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Lockerbie bomber in appeal move
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
The Libyan man found guilty of the Lockerbie bombing is formally seeking to drop the second appeal against his conviction. Read
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Afghan war 'necessity', says Obama
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
US president Barack Obama has warned that the Taliban will not be defeated overnight but stressed that the conflict in Afghanistan was a war of "necessity". Read
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Violence fear over Afghanistan poll
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
Nato said its forces in Afghanistan were suspending "offensive operations" during the country's elections. Read
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Huge Second World War bomb blown up
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
A huge Second World War bomb has been destroyed in a controlled explosion after two villages were evacuated as a precaution. Read
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Claimant count may top six million
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
The number of working-age adults claiming benefits is set to hit six million this month, a think-tank has predicted. Read
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Lockerbie bomber appeal case halted
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
The Libyan convicted of the Lockerbie bombing has formally dropped the second appeal against his conviction for the attack which killed 270 people. Read
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Tory council plans school fees help
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
A Tory council is considering plans to help unemployed parents pay private school fees. Read
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Seven killed in Kabul convoy attack
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
A Taliban suicide bomber has attacked a Nato convoy on the outskirts of Kabul killing at least seven people and wounding more than 50. Read
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Troops killed in Afghan blast named
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
Three soldiers killed in a blast in Afghanistan ahead of this week's elections have been named by the Ministry of Defence. Read
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'Six million' set to claim benefits
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
The number of working-age adults claiming benefits is set to hit six million this month, a think-tank has predicted. Read
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Magistrates attack on-spot fine bid
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
Police should not be given the power to issue on-the-spot punishments for careless driving, magistrates warned. Read
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'Elizabeth Cross' for soldier widow
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
The widow of a soldier killed in Afghanistan will be the first to be presented with the new Elizabeth Cross, it has been reported. Read
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Date of Jackson's burial announced
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
Michael Jackson will be buried in a private ceremony on August 29 - the date he was due to celebrate his 51st birthday. Read
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Tributes to victims of Afghan blast
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
Tributes have been paid to two soldiers and the injured friend they died trying to save as yet more fallen were flown home from Afghanistan. Read
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Sun risk to young eyes 'ignored'
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
Most parents are failing to protect their child's eyesight in the sun, experts have warned. Read
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Students 'left with £23,500 debt'
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
Students heading to university this autumn will graduate with debts of up to £23,500, new research suggests. Read
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Widow 'to receive Elizabeth Cross'
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
The widow of a soldier killed in Afghanistan will be the first to be presented with the new Elizabeth Cross, it has been reported. Read
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Council U-turn on school fees help
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
A Tory council has backpedalled over plans to help out of work parents pay private school fees. Read
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Archbishop joins search for Claudia
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
The Archbishop of York has taken a break from his holiday to help the father of missing chef Claudia Lawrence tour her home city asking people for help to find her. Read
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Seven questioned in burnt man probe
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
Seven men have been arrested in connection with a man who was found naked and burnt in a road. Read
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Post strikes to hit A-level results
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
A-level students could face delays in receiving their exam results or offers of university places because of a strike by postal workers. Read
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Date of Jackson's burial confirmed
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
Michael Jackson will be buried in a private ceremony on August 29 - the date he was due to celebrate his 51st birthday. Read
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Nato halts offensive ahead of poll
Aug 18 2009 | UK News
Nato said its forces in Afghanistan were suspending "offensive operations" during the country's elections. Read
