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2013
Articles from 6th Jan 2013
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Campaigners unveil a 'Leveson Bill'
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
Lower fines for newspapers that sign up to an independent press watchdog would be enshrined in law for the first time under a "Leveson Bill" published by media reform campaigners. Read
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Obama chooses Hagel for defence job
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
US President Barack Obama will nominate Republican Chuck Hagel as his next defence secretary, a senior administration official has said. Read
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Police warn as more violence erupts
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
Loyalist violence over the flying of the union flag will be firmly dealt with for as long as necessary, Northern Ireland's police chief has declared. Read
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X Factor winner holds onto top spot
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
X Factor champion James Arthur has retained his charts crown after a neck-to-neck contest with Will.i.am and Britney Spears. Read
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Father drowns off holiday island
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
A British man has drowned on holiday in the Canary Islands while his family looked on. Read
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Assad speech 'beyond hypocritical'
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
Syrian President Bashar Assad's speech claiming he is ready with a new peace initiative has been denounced by William Hague as "beyond hypocritical". Read
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Mandela making 'steady progress'
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
Nelson Mandela has recovered from his recent lung infection and surgical procedure to remove gallstones, South Africa's president has said. Read
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Defiant Assad dismisses talks bid
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
President Bashar Assad has called on Syrians to defend their country against religious extremists seeking to destroy the nation, dismissing any prospect of dialogue with the "murderous criminals" he says are behind the uprising. Read
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Tree crash Pc's family 'devastated'
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
A police officer who died after his car crashed into a tree as he responded to a 999 call has left behind a "devastated" young family. Read
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PM vows to fight to keep Falklands
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron has vowed to fight to keep the Falklands in the face of mounting Argentinian rhetoric over the future of the islands. Read
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EU migration 'should be looked at'
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
The Government should look at making it harder for European Union migrants to come to United Kingdom and claim benefits, Prime Minister David Cameron says. Read
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Sales slump expected at Morrisons
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
Supermarket chain Morrisons will come under more pressure on Monday amid expectations it fared badly over the Christmas trading period. Read
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Police warn over violent protests
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
Northern Ireland's police chief Matt Baggott has warned loyalist protesters his force will deal firmly with outbreaks of violence for as long as is necessary. Read
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Tree crash police officer named
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
A police officer who died after his car crashed into a tree as he responded to an emergency call has been named. Read
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Talks aimed at ending flag protests
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
Politicians and church leaders are holding talks in Northern Ireland in an attempt to stem loyalist street violence over the flying of the Union flag. Read
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Bank expected to hold rates at 0.5%
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
Policymakers gather for the first interest rates decision of the year this week amid mounting fears that Britain is heading for a triple dip recession. Read
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Assad defiant in national address
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
Syrian president Bashar Assad has outlined a new peace initiative that includes a national reconciliation conference and a new government and constitution but demanded regional and Western countries stop funding and arming rebels first. Read
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Man charged over mother's death
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
A man has been charged with the murder of a mother after her body was found in a parked vehicle, Scotland Yard says. Read
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Officer killed responding to call
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
A police officer has died after his car crashed into a tree as he tried to respond to an emergency call about a road accident. Read
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Syria clashes ahead of Assad speech
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
Syrian activists are reporting heavy clashes between rebels and government forces around the country hours before President Bashar Assad is expected to address the nation. Read
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Anti-war protest anniversary marked
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
A series of events will be held in next month to mark the 10th anniversary of the huge anti-war protests, when millions of people took to the streets to voice their opposition to military action against Iraq. Read
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Man questioned over mother's death
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
Police are questioning a man over the death of a mother of two after a body was found in a parked vehicle. Read
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Cameron defends child benefit cuts
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron has defended controversial cuts to child benefit payments that come into effect at midnight, insisting the reforms were "fundamentally fair". Read
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Stafford report to urge NHS changes
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
Wide-ranging reforms of the National Health Service will be recommended by a public inquiry into serious failings of care at a scandal-hit hospital, it has been reported. Read
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Pakistan anger over border 'raid'
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
Pakistan and India have traded accusations of violating the boundary line dividing the two sides' forces in the disputed northern region of Kashmir. Read
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Man killed in para jump accident
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
A 56-year-old man has died after his parachute apparently failed to open during a jump. Read
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Body found in missing mother hunt
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
Police are appealing for information about the disappearance a mother of two after a body was found in a parked vehicle. Read
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Police officer killed on 999 call
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
A police officer has died in a road accident while answering an emergency call. Read
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Spitfire dig team arrives in Burma
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
A team led by a British aviation enthusiast has arrived in Burma to begin the first of several digs it hopes will unearth dozens of rare Spitfires said to have been buried in the south-east Asian country at the end of the Second World War. Read
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Cameron: I want another seven years
Jan 06 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron has indicated he wants to serve in No 10 until 2020 as he prepares to unveil a review of how the Coalition has performed. Read
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Saunders heading to Wolves
Jan 06 2013 | National Sport
Dean Saunders has left Doncaster to take the vacant managerial position at Wolves, according to the npower League One club. Read
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Bell upbeat despite loss
Jan 06 2013 | National Sport
Ashley Giles' tenure as England's new limited-overs coach may have got off to a stumbling start against India A, but Ian Bell sees no reason for panic. Read
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Controversial Suarez goal seals tie
Jan 06 2013 | National Sport
Liverpool new-boy Daniel Sturridge made an immediate impact as his side saw off a spirited Mansfield effort to win 2-1. Read
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Win keeps Quins in lead
Jan 06 2013 | National Sport
Harlequins remain top of the Aviva Premiership thanks to a bonus-point 31-26 win over battling London Welsh at the Kassam Stadium. Read
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Holders Chelsea facing lower-league test
Jan 06 2013 | National Sport
Holders Chelsea have been handed an away tie against lower-league opposition in the draw for the FA Cup fourth round made at Wembley on Sunday afternoon. Read
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Murray claims emotional win
Jan 06 2013 | National Sport
An emotional Andy Murray successfully defended his Brisbane International title and then dedicated the win to an ill friend. Read
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Balotelli makes positive contribution
Jan 06 2013 | National Sport
Mario Balotelli has been at the centre of a number of controversies in his Manchester City career but struck a more positive note against Watford in the FA Cup - and helped secure a dream debut for the club's most promising young player. Read
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Graham salvages draw for Swansea
Jan 06 2013 | National Sport
Danny Graham was again Swansea's last-gasp hero as his late equaliser ensured a replay will be needed to settle their FA Cup third-round tie against Arsenal after the game finished 2-2. Read
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Cup humiliation makes Moyes wary
Jan 06 2013 | National Sport
Manager David Moyes will use the memory of his first ignominious FA Cup experience with Everton as motivation for Monday's trip to Cheltenham. Read
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Van Persie hailed as model striker
Jan 06 2013 | National Sport
Robin van Persie is the textbook centre-forward, according to Manchester United team-mate Nemanja Vidic. Read
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Lampard grateful for support
Jan 06 2013 | National Sport
Frank Lampard has thanked the Chelsea fans for their constant support and helping him to enjoy football while his future remains up in the air. Read
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England make poor start to ODI tour
Jan 06 2013 | National Sport
England suffered a humbling start to 2013 as some below-par batting saw them slump to a 53-run defeat at the hands of India A in Delhi. Read
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Wolves make Saunders approach
Jan 06 2013 | National Sport
Dean Saunders will open talks with Wolves about their vacant managerial position after Doncaster confirmed receiving an approach from the npower Championship club. Read
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Hussey ready to take life easy
Jan 06 2013 | National Sport
Michael Hussey admitted he was looking forward to taking it easy after bringing the curtain down on his seven-year Test career as Australia whitewashed Sri Lanka with victory in the final Test in Sydney. Read
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Smith shines light on Corbisiero agony
Jan 06 2013 | National Sport
London Irish boss Brian Smith laid bare the painful ongoing injury struggle faced by England prop Alex Corbisiero. Read
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Robson seen off by Stephens
Jan 06 2013 | National Sport
Great Britain's Laura Robson crashed out in the first round of her final tournament before the Australian Open, losing 6-4 7-6 (7/4) to eighth seed Sloane Stephens of the United States in the Moorilla Hobart International. Read
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Hussey bows out with victory
Jan 06 2013 | National Sport
Michael Hussey saw Australia to victory in his final Test match as they sealed a five-wicket win and series whitewash against Sri Lanka in Sydney. Read
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Wenger: We can build up to silverware
Jan 06 2013 | National Sport
Manager Arsene Wenger feels winning the FA Cup would give Arsenal an "aura" once again. Read
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Quality counts for Benitez
Jan 06 2013 | National Sport
Rafael Benitez lauded debutant Demba Ba and Frank Lampard after Chelsea's dominant FA Cup 5-1 victory at Southampton. Read
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Zola believes in Balotelli
Jan 06 2013 | National Sport
Gianfranco Zola insisted Mario Balotelli can be a "fantastic" player - if his talent can be successfully mastered - after seeing his Watford side go down 3-0 against Manchester City. Read
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Ferguson feared the worst
Jan 06 2013 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson admitted he thought it was not going to be Manchester United's day before Robin van Persie came off the bench to score a last-minute equaliser and rescue a 2-2 draw at West Ham in a thrilling FA Cup third-round tie. Read
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Cook absent as fog hampers England
Jan 06 2013 | National Sport
Captain Alastair Cook was absent with a cold as England got their one-day tour of India under way with 39 challenging overs in the field. Read
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England rest captain Cook
Jan 06 2013 | National Sport
England captain Alastair Cook has been rested for his side's first one-day warm-up against India A due to a slight cold. Read
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Murray holds nerve to win Brisbane crown
Jan 06 2013 | National Sport
Andy Murray defended his Brisbane International title with a straight-sets victory over 21-year-old Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov. Read
