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Britain gives Pakistan £1bn to fight extremism
Britain is doubling its aid to Pakistan to almost £500 million, reflecting
concern over rising Islamic militancy in the lawless areas along the border
with Afghanistan.
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Intelligence chief Alex Allan unconscious for four days
The Government’s top intelligence adviser has been unconscious in hospital for
four days after collapsing at his home.
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Hug-a-hoody speechwriter mugged by hoodies
Camden The former Tory adviser behind David Cameron's controversial
“hug a hoody” campaign got a bloody lip when he was punched by a hooded
teenager as he tried to stop a gang stealing a moped.
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Analysis: Words of reason to cool Muslims row
When the Archbishop of Canterbury waded into the choppy waters of Sharia this year, he caused uproar - not least, by his own subsequent admission, because of the “unclarity” of his remarks.
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Terror suspect out on bail seven years after arrest
Long Lartin An alleged al-Qaeda operative said to have “direct links”
with Osama bin Laden was released on bail from a top-security jail.
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Jaguar auction revs up to go from 0 - £6m
London The 1960 Jaguar E2A prototype (right, foreground) and the first
Jaguar D-type to be made were shown at Bonhams auctioneers before going up
for sale.
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Navy signs deal to build biggest ever UK super-carriers
The Royal Navy was promoted into the maritime superleague yesterday when
ministers signed the long-awaited contract for two 65,000-tonne aircraft
carriers.
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Case dismissed: Lord Chief Justice lays down law on Sharia
Britain's most senior judge declared last night that there was no place for Sharia courts in this country and insisted that all residents were governed by the laws of England and Wales.
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MPs vote to keep controversial expenses system
Parliament’s reputation took another battering yesterday when MPs threw out
plans to overhaul their expenses, insisting on their right to buy kitchens,
televisions and sofas on the taxpayer.
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Heart-lifting moments for trapped animals
Orton A donkey named Eeyore sparked a two-hour rescue after falling
into a well. A passer-by spotted the trapped young donkey with water up to
its neck. An RSPCA inspector, an animal collection officer, three fire
engines, two rescue tenders and a vet went out to help the rescue in a field
in Orton, Northamptonshire.
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