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Proteas wilt against England
Eoin Morgan of England bats during the ICC Champions Trophy Semi Final match between England and South Africa at The Oval on June 19, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty ...
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After Schmallenberg and Bluetongue expert warns of new diseases threatening Britains livestock and crops because of global warming
Britain faces a wave of deadly new animal and plant diseases that threaten to wipe out crops and livestock as a direct result of global warming, the World Bank's top agricultural expert has ...
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Kate Middleton to give birth in same hospital as Princess Diana
LONDON (Reuters) - The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, will give birth to the future heir to the British throne in the same hospital where the late Princess Diana gave birth to Princes William and Harry, royal sources said on Wednesday. The new royal baby, who will become third in line to the throne behind grandfather Prince Charles and father Prince William, will be born in the private ...
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Mars had an oxygen-rich atmosphere four billion years ago
Scientists inferred the presence of oxygen in the atmosphere by comparing Martian meteorites with data from rocks examined by Nasa's Spirit Mars rover. Image: ...
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Unseen Lowry a new side of the matchstick master - in pictures
Girls in miniskirts, women in the stocks and is that a giant rat? A series of paintings and drawings were found at LS Lowry's home when he died in 1976, but have never been seen in public - until now. The unseen works are testament to Lowry's skill and sense of humour. See them ...
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NSA Prism program a game changer on web privacy says Sir Martin Sorrell
which allows the NSA to collect material including search history, the content of emails, file transfers and live chats , according to documents obtained by the Guardian from whistleblower Edward Snowden, is so important that even young people who often have a cavalier attitude to what they reveal online are likely to be concerned about privacy."I think Prism and what's happening in ...
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Premier League ticket prices which club charges the most
Football fans have marched to the Premier League headquarters to protest about rising ticket prices. But which clubs are the most expensive and which is the ...
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Supreme court MoD ruling will have huge impact on military operations
military commanders, senior officials made clear on Wednesday.Anxiety about the effect on discipline, morale, training, and the conduct of future operations, was reflected in a sharp statement issued by the defence ...
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LS Lowry exhibition in Salford reveals artists dark side
Detail from one of 120 unseen LS Lowry works that will be on show at the arts centre that bears his name in Salford from 22 June. Photograph: The Estate of LS ...
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British forces prepare for Afghan exit
Afghanistan said they are working to pull their equipment out of the country without jeopardizing existing obligations. The British Ministry of Defense said there is $17 million worth of infrastructure in place to prepare military equipment for the return home from Afghanistan or for future redistribution. NATO ...
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British Girl Guides drop pledge to love my God
revised their membership pledge to include the nonreligious. Guides and Brownies will ditch the phrase "to love my God" from its Promise, instead pledging to "be true to myself and develop my beliefs." Beginning in 1910 when the organization formed, new members were asked to "do my duty to God," and this was changed to "love my God" in 1994. Chief Guide ...
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Britains FTSE slips as BoE highlights QE conundrum
* FTSE closes down 0.4 pct at 6,348.82* Bernanke news conference due at 1800 GMT* BT slides as CEO steps down* Vodafone drops on talk it may bid $10 bln for Kabel* BAE Systems boosted by EADs tie-up chatterBy David BrettLONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - UK equities closed ...
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Royal birth Duchess of Cambridge planning natural birth in the hospital wing where the Duke of Cambridge was born
The Duchess of Cambridge is planning a natural birth for her baby but does not know if it will be a girl or a boy. Sources have confirmed the Duchess has chosen to follow a recent royal tradition and have her baby at the exclusive Lindo wing at St Mary's Hospital, opting for a range of "bespoke care packages". Kate will have a natural delivery at hospital in Paddington and will ...
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Royal Ascot Sun shines on day two of racing at world-famous meet
Brilliant summer sunshine bathed Royal Ascot as the Queen arrived for another day of racing at the world-famous meet.The royal party processed along the course in a carriage with the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, who joined her yesterday for the opening of the event.Racegoers traditionally have a punt on the colour of the hat she will wear on Ladies' Day, being staged tomorrow, ...
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UPDATE 1-Workers at Britains Royal Mail vote against sell-off
Wed Jun 19, 2013 12:30pm EDT By Neil Maidment LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - Royal Mail workers backed union opposition to plans to privatise the state-owned postal group on Wednesday, a stark reminder for potential investors that there will be no warm welcome if and when the company changes hands. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) sent consultative ballot papers to 112,000 Royal Mail postal ...
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Video Britains reckless bankers could face jail
Lawmakers in Britain are calling for new laws to make it possible to jail 'reckless' bankers and claw back past bonus and pension awards. Hayley Platt looks at the implications for the financial ...
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BT Group Chief Resigns to Join British Government
LONDON -- BT Group, the British telecommunications giant, said Wednesday that Ian Livingston was resigning as chief executive to become the British minister for trade and ...
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Naked rambler Stephen Gough jailed for breaching no nudity Asbo within minutes
The "naked rambler" is back in jail for breaching an Asbo banning him from being naked in public just minutes after it was imposed. Stephen Gough, 53, was not allowed in court for his trial after he refused to wear clothes but was sentenced to 11 months. He had denied the charge but offered no defence during the hearing at Portsmouth Crown Court. Simon Jones, prosecuting, said the ...
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Nigel Evans arrested on suspicion of three new indecent assault claims
House of Commons Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans was today re-arrested on suspicion of three indecent assaults on men.He was told of the new allegations as he answered his bail after first being detained last month on suspicion of rape and sexual assault.The Conservative MP for Ribble Valley, Lancashire, arrived at Preston police station 15 minutes ahead of his scheduled 10am appointment.He spoke ...
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Serena Williams claims rape victim 16 should not have put herself in that position
Tennis star Serena Williams has caused a storm by saying that a 16-year-old victim in a gang-rape case "should not have put herself in that position." The 31-year-old Wimbledon champion was commenting on the case of a drunk high school girl in Ohio who was sexually assaulted by a gang. Later friends of the gang posted pictures and videos of the incident online. Her view caused an ...
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Women and children bearing brunt of Coalition cuts blasts TUC leader
Women and children are bearing the brunt of the Tory-led Coalition's cuts leaving families "a pay cheque from disaster," TUC leader Frances O'Grady warned today. Two-thirds of workers being made redundant are women with black women being hardest hit, she said. Speaking at Unison's annual conference in Liverpool, she said it was time to end this "senseless jobs ...
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Jeremy Forrest trial Teacher groomed vulnerable girl to satisfy lust for young flesh
Teacher Jeremy Forrest could be considered a paedophile who groomed his 'vulnerable' young victim to satisfy his own sexual desires, a court heard today.Prosecutor Richard Barton told a jury Forrest, 30, was attracted to young women and had betrayed the trust of his alleged schoolgirl victim, her family and his fellow teachers.Summing up the prosecution case at Lewes Crown Court, East ...
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Teacher Jeremy Forrest turns down chance to speak in own defence over schoolgirl abduction charge
On a day when the jury heard character references from Jeremy Forrest's friends, family and co-workers, the jury was advised by Judge Michael Lawson QC that they could make "any inferences as appear proper" in the defendant's decision not to give evidence.In summing up for the prosecution, Richard Barton said that Forrest could be labelled as a "paedophile" who ...
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Ruling that soldiers have the right to life even in war zones causes MoD consternation
A mother's story on a soldier's right to life: 'Initially, I just got blanked and treated like a fool by everybody I ...
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Wanda investing in Britain
Commercial property developer Dalian Wanda Group announced Wednesday that it would acquire a majority stake in British luxury yacht maker Sunseeker International Ltd and develop a property project in Britain, indicating that the company has accelerated its globalization steps.Privately run Wanda announced that it would spend 320 million pounds ($500 million) to acquire a 91.81 percent stake in ...
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Edinburgh's tram of indefinite delays
The development of a new tram system for Edinburgh has not been without controversy. Since the project was first proposed as far back as 1999 it took until 2006 for work to actually begin. Since then, there has been one failing after another, with many Edinburgh residents now wondering whether the new tram system will ever see the light of day and, more to the point, whether it is in fact necessary.
Edinburgh had a tram system up until the 1950s and, like many developed cities, it did away with the network in favor of other forms of public transport, mainly buses. Increasingly heavy traffic jams in the capital, however, have prompted city leaders to reconsider and in 2006 two bills went through parliament and were approved. Read more
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