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Former Labour, Tory and Lib Dem members on BNP list - guardian.co.uk
 BBC News | Former Labour, Tory and Lib Dem members on BNP list guardian.co.uk - The leaked British National party list contains the names of individuals who are former members of all the mainstream political parties in England, it emerged today. Policeman on BNP list is suspended Pc on BNP member list suspended |
Democrats Ask Automakers for Way Forward - New York Times
 Telegraph.co.uk | Democrats Ask Automakers for Way Forward New York Times - By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN WASHINGTON - Democratic Congressional leaders said on Thursday that the executives of America’s foundering automakers had failed miserably in persuading Congress or the public that $25 billion in aid from the government would be ... Video: Senate Cancels Vote on Doomed Auto Bailout Democrats set December 2 deadline for automakers' to offer plan |
IMO chief sees negative effect from ship diversion - Reuters
 ABC News | IMO chief sees negative effect from ship diversion Reuters - UNITED NATIONS, Nov 20 (Reuters) - The head of the International Maritime Organization warned on Thursday of "a series of negative repercussions" if ships have to reroute round southern Africa to avoid piracy in the Gulf of Aden. Piracy threat off Somalia hikes insurance premiums Arab nations hold crisis talks on piracy |
Waxman unseats Dingell as House energy committee chair - Christian Science Monitor
 CBS News | Waxman unseats Dingell as House energy committee chair Christian Science Monitor - By Eoin O'Carroll | 11.20.08 To the delight of many environmental groups across the country, California Democrat Henry Waxman has ousted fellow Democrat John Dingell of Michigan from his post as chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. In Battle of Congressional Clout, Waxman Whacks Dingell Longtime Head of House Energy Panel Is Ousted |
Shannon Matthews taken on trips out during search for her, jury told - Telegraph.co.uk
 Sky News | Shannon Matthews taken on trips out during search for her, jury told Telegraph.co.uk - The man accused of kidnapping Shannon Matthews took her on at least six trips to supermarkets and parks during the search for her, a court heard. Pictured: The double bed base that Shannon Matthews was found ... I took Shannon to the park, claims kidnap accused Michael Donovan |
Websites probed over Baby P posts - BBC News
 Times Online | Websites probed over Baby P posts BBC News - Police are investigating an internet hate campaign which has breached an order preventing the identification of those convicted in the Baby P case. Baby P: Government refuses to release report into social services ... The children that Haringey did take into care |
How would Hillary Clinton do as top US diplomat? - Christian Science Monitor
 Times Online | How would Hillary Clinton do as top US diplomat? Christian Science Monitor - By Alexandra Marks | Staff writer / November 20, 2008 edition For the past 16 years, Hillary Rodham Clinton has crisscrossed the world, developing relationships with heads of state and grass-roots civil society advocates alike. Video: Rumors Fly Over Clinton Obama Picks A Financial Adviser |
UN Approves 3000 More Peacekeepers for DRC - Voice of America
 Reuters South Africa | UN Approves 3000 More Peacekeepers for DRC Voice of America - By Margaret Besheer The UN Security Council has approved the deployment of 3000 more police and peacekeepers to reinforce the overstretched UN mission in eastern Congo. UN Security Council boosts peacekeeping troops in DRC UN agrees DR Congo troop increase |
Andrew Smith jailed for life after boasting about murder on video - Times Online
 BBC News | Andrew Smith jailed for life after boasting about murder on video Times Online - A schoolboy was sentenced to life in prison today after kicking a man to death and then recording a video boasting that he had the “eyes of a killer”. 'Eyes of a killer' schoolboy jailed for stamping Asian man to ... Pair jailed for 'callous' murder |
Vicky Hamilton may have been killed from 'neck compression' - Telegraph.co.uk
 BBC News | Vicky Hamilton may have been killed from 'neck compression' Telegraph.co.uk - The schoolgirl Vicky Hamilton may have died as a result of her neck being compressed, a murder trial was told. By Auslan Cramb, Scottish Correspondent David Rouse, a pathologist, said it was not possible to determine the exact cause of her death, ... Vicky's neck was compressed, expert tells court Vicky Hamilton may have been pinned down and strangled, expert ... |
Family urges new drink-drive limit - The Press Association
 BBC News | Family urges new drink-drive limit The Press Association - The family of two boys killed by ex-Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Luke McCormick in a crash on the M6 called on the government to lower the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers. New drivers to face ban for speeding only once under tough new ... Family attacks road policy |
Judge: Algerian prisoners held in Guantánamo must be freed - guardian.co.uk
 MiamiHerald.com | Judge: Algerian prisoners held in Guantánamo must be freed guardian.co.uk - Camp Delta detention compound is seen at Guantánamo Bay Navy Base in June. A US judge has ruled Algerian prisoners held at Guantánamo should be released. Five Guantanamo detainees ruled illegally detained Judge orders release of 5 terror suspects at Gitmo |
Sri Lankan military 'breaks' Tamil Tiger's defence - Telegraph.co.uk
 Aljazeera.net | Sri Lankan military 'breaks' Tamil Tiger's defence Telegraph.co.uk - The Sri Lankan military has claimed to have seized the first of three lines of defence of the Tamil Tiger rebels on the northern Jaffna Peninsula following weeks of intense fighting. LTTE still most lethal: tribunal In the Tigers' lair |
Calif. trains collide; no major injuries reported - The Associated Press
 MLive.com | Calif. trains collide; no major injuries reported The Associated Press - RIALTO, Calif. (AP) - A commuter train collided with a freight train Thursday in Southern California, producing no serious injuries but conjuring memories of a similar, fatal crash just two months ago. Metrolink, freight train scrape each other in Rialto Five suffer minor injuries when Metrolink train hits a freight ... |
New system may not cut migration - BBC News
 BBC News | New system may not cut migration BBC News - The government's new points-based migration system could lead to a rise in the number of people entering the UK in the future, Phil Woolas has said. Public services cannot cope with second highest immigration flows Immigration falls and set to decline further in recession |
What climate change? Meltdown trumps fears at APEC - The Associated Press
 China Daily | What climate change? Meltdown trumps fears at APEC The Associated Press - LIMA, Peru (AP) - Countries on both sides of the Pacific have reason to be very afraid of climate change. Rising sea levels could swamp coastal farms, higher temperatures wipe out entire species and increasingly violent storms exact a widening human ... APEC ministers urge free trade against crisis Peru beefs up security ahead of APEC summit |
California Supreme Court to hear challenges to gay-marriage ban - Christian Science Monitor
 Calgary Herald | California Supreme Court to hear challenges to gay-marriage ban Christian Science Monitor - By Ben Arnoldy | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor Oakland, Calif. - The California Supreme Court will revisit the issue of same-sex marriage, this time to decide between the democratic will of the majority versus the rights of a minority. California supreme court to review lawsuits challenging gay ... Top Court in California Will Review Proposition 8 |
Infection floors first minister - BBC News
 BBC News | Infection floors first minister BBC News - First Minister Alex Salmond is off sick after being prescribed antibiotics for a chest and throat infection. Mr Salmond felt unwell after officially opening the new Clackmannanshire Bridge on Wednesday. Alex Salmond cancels engagements due to illness Bridging the gap! |
Red tape 'hampers crime victims' - BBC News
 stv.tv | Red tape 'hampers crime victims' BBC News - Victims of violent crimes are put off claiming compensation by complex forms and too much bureaucracy, MPs suggest. Less than 5% of those eligible for sums of up to £500000 are applying, the Commons public accounts committee said. Victims of violent crime unaware of compensation Two thirds of crime victims unaware they can claim compensation |
Church and police join forces to end binge drinking - WalesOnline
 Religious Intelligence Ltd | Church and police join forces to end binge drinking WalesOnline - PEOPLE across Wales are today urged to pledge to stop binge drinking as an unprecedented coalition of Churchmen and senior police officers launched a crusade against the problem. 'Pledge' invite to binge drinkers Church and police to target drinking |
