Jan
2013
Articles from 27th Jan 2013
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Man arrested following car deaths
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
A 38-year-old man has been arrested after handing himself in to police following a hit and run in which two cyclists were killed, Avon and Somerset police said. Read
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Google facing privacy breach battle
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
Google is facing a legal battle from UK internet users complaining that their privacy has been breached by the firm. Read
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Woman and child rescued from river
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
A woman and her two-year-old son were rescued from the River Thames tonight, emergency crews said. Read
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Pair killed in hit-and-run crash
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
Two cyclists have been killed in a hit-and-run crash. Read
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Dance duo take charts top spot
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
Dutch dance duo Bingo Players have scored their first UK number one with a track that failed to make the top 40 in their native country, the Official Charts Company said. Read
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Berlusconi defends wartime leader
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi praised Benito Mussolini for "having done good" despite the Fascist dictator's anti-Jewish laws, immediately sparking expressions of outrage as Europe held Holocaust remembrances. Read
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Canoeist dies after river rescue
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
Heavy rain and melting snow have brought floods to Britain as a canoeist died after being pulled from a fast-flowing swollen river by firefighters and mountain rescue volunteers. Read
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Canoeist rescued from swollen river
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
A canoeist who was pulled from a fast-flowing river by firefighters and mountain rescue volunteers has died. Read
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232 die in Brazil nightclub blaze
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
A total of 232 people have died after a blaze tore through a crowded nightclub in southern Brazil. Read
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Flood warning fear as snow melts
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
Heavy rain and thawing snow and ice brought floods to parts of Britain as forecasters warned that more wet weather was on its way. Read
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Rescue bid for HMV chain continues
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
Attempts to salvage music chain HMV will continue this week as attention turns to the prospect of a new stock deal with suppliers. Read
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'Specific' threat in Somaliland
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
A "specific threat" has been identified to westerners in Somaliland, the Foreign Office said in a warning to all Britons who have ignored previous warnings they should flee immediately. Read
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Starbucks not singled out - Shapps
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
Starbucks has not been singled out for criticism over tax, a senior Tory insisted after the firm reportedly threatened to abandon UK investment plans over the politicisation of the issue. Read
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'245 dead' in Brazil nightclub fire
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
A fire has swept through a crowded nightclub in southern Brazil, killing at least 245 people and leaving more than 200 injured, police and firefighters said. Read
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Murray comes up short in Australia
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
British hearts were broken as fans shared Andy Murray's pain after he lost in the Australian Open final to fierce rival Novak Djokovic in a gruelling encounter. Read
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Citizenship test changes revealed
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
The Government has unveiled changes to the test taken by foreign nationals who wish to become UK citizens to place greater focus on the "values and principles at the heart of being British". Read
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'180 dead' in Brazil nightclub fire
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
Firefighters say that the death toll from a fire that swept through a crowded nightclub in southern Brazil has risen to 180. Read
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Campaigners blast comments on Jews
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
Organisers of a memorial day for victims of the Holocaust have "utterly condemned" a Liberal Democrat MP who accused "the Jews" of atrocities against Palestinians. Read
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Mali troops march towards Timbuktu
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
French and Malian troops have held a strategic bridge and the airport in the northern town of Gao as their force also pressed toward Timbuktu, another stronghold of Islamic extremists in northern Mali. Read
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'90 dead' in Brazil nightclub fire
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
A fire in a nightclub in southern Brazil has killed at least 90 people, police and firefighters said. Read
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EU vote 'not in national interest'
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron's EU referendum promise is "not in the national interest" and risks derailing the fragile UK economy, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has warned. Read
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Clegg: no change on economy plans
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
The Government will "absolutely not change course" in its plans to tackle the deficit, Nick Clegg says. Read
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Flood alerts as the snow melts
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
More than 200 flood alerts are in place across the UK as heavy rain mixed with melting snow marks the latest weather battle. Read
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'Worrying signs' of delays to HS2
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
There are "worrying signs" the Government's controversial HS2 high-speed rail project will suffer delays, Labour has said. Read
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Murdered officer to be remembered
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
Prayers will be said at masses across the Irish Republic for murdered police officer Adrian Donohoe. Read
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Armed robber's gun may be fake
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
An armed robber who collapsed and died after being disarmed and pinned down by customers in a bookies may have been wielding an imitation gun, police have said. Read
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'No consensus' on safe drink limits
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
Little agreement exists between countries on what is considered safe or sensible alcohol consumption, a comparison of drinking guidelines by British researchers has found. Read
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French forces 'retake' Mali airport
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
French and Malian troops have regained control of the airport and bridge of the northern city of Gao. Read
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Murray looks to claim second slam
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
Andy Murray will look to claim his second grand slam title on Sunday morning when he faces Novak Djokovic in the final of the men's singles event at the Australian Open tennis championship. Read
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Tory MP 'backed' to be next leader
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
MP Adam Afriyie has emerged as a surprise contender to be the next Conservative Party leader if David Cameron fails to deliver a majority at the 2015 general election. Read
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MP apologises for Israel criticism
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
A Liberal Democrat MP facing disciplinary action after accusing "the Jews" of atrocities against Palestinians has issued a public apology for causing "unintended offence". Read
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Suu Kyi 'fond' of Burmese army
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has said she is still "fond" of the country's army despite it putting her under house arrest for 15 years. Read
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Relative of Guy Fawkes joins Ukip
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
The UK Independence Party has hailed the recruitment of a man with family connections to Guy Fawkes - with leader Nigel Farage saying it shows "the blood of rebellion still runs in his veins". Read
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EU vote pledge boosts Conservatives
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron's pledge of an in/out referendum on EU membership if the Tories win the next general election appears to have secured the party a significant boost in the polls. Read
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Harry played tea boy in Afghan base
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
He may be third-in-line to the throne, an army captain and responsible for attack helicopters worth £45 million, but Prince Harry was not exempt from making the tea in Afghanistan. Read
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Man held over flag demonstrations
Jan 27 2013 | UK & World News
Police in Northern Ireland have arrested a 42-year-old man after a protest linked to the Union flag controversy. Read
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Tanner leads tributes for Nethercott
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
GB Rowing performance director Sir David Tanner led the tributes to Olympic silver medal-winning cox Acer Nethercott, who has died aged 35. Read
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Thomas called up
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
Henry Thomas has been called into the England squad as injury cover for Alex Corbisiero ahead of next weekend's RBS 6 Nations opener against Scotland at Twickenham. Read
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Yarde hat-trick inspires Irish triumph
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
London Irish still have every chance of qualifying for the semi-finals of the LV= Cup after a convincing 46-24 victory over Worcester at the Madejski Stadium. Read
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Leeds to face Man City in cup
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
Leeds were rewarded for their victory over Tottenham with a trip to Barclays Premier League champions Manchester City in the fifth round of the FA Cup. Read
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Reds crash out at Oldham
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
Striker Matt Smith chose the perfect occasion to score his first goals at Boundary Park as his first-half double helped npower League One Oldham produce an FA Cup upset in beating Liverpool 3-2. Read
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Olympic medallist Nethercott dies
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
Olympic silver medal-winning cox Acer Nethercott has died, aged 35. Read
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St Mirren upset Celtic
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
St Mirren pulled off one of the biggest cup shocks of recent times as they defeated Celtic 3-2 at Hampden to book their place in the Scottish Communities League Cup final. Read
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Fernandes admits he could leave Rangers
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
Chairman Tony Fernandes has said he will leave QPR if he cannot turn around the Barclays Premier League strugglers. Read
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Benitez: Three games enough for Hazard
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
Rafael Benitez has confirmed Chelsea would not accept an extended ban for Eden Hazard after breaking his silence on the Swansea ball-boy saga. Read
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Leeds stun Spurs
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
Toothless Tottenham bowed out of the FA Cup at the fourth-round stage as they were beaten 2-1 by npower Championship side Leeds. Read
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Ferdinand in talks over Turkish switch
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
QPR defender Anton Ferdinand is in talks with Turkish side Bursaspor over a potential loan move, Press Association Sport understands. Read
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Cook: Series defeat takes shine off win
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
England signed off their tour of India with victory in the fifth one-day international, but captain Alastair Cook insists only a series win would have left him fully satisfied. Read
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Murray: Blister had no bearing on result
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
Andy Murray dismissed suggestions a toe injury was a key factor in his Australian Open final defeat to Novak Djokovic - and instead blamed a failure to take the few chances which came his way. Read
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Bees hold Chelsea
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
Fernando Torres rescued Chelsea and Rafael Benitez from FA Cup humiliation as the holders denied Brentford arguably the biggest scalp of all in this season of shocks by securing a 2-2 draw. Read
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Bell ton steers England to victory
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
Ian Bell scored the first century of the series as England claimed a morale-boosting victory in the fifth one-day international against India. Read
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Murray comes up short in final
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
Andy Murray's bid to claim back-to-back grand slam titles ended in disappointment after the Scot was beaten in the Australian Open final by Novak Djokovic. Read
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Dickens praise for 'impressive' Foden
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
Northampton coach Alan Dickens believes Ben Foden is getting back to "where he wants to be" after the full-back helped to keep his side on course for a fourth LV= Cup semi-final in five seasons. Read
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Redknapp rages at QPR flops
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
QPR manager Harry Redknapp lambasted his players after an embarrassing FA Cup defeat to third-tier MK Dons that further highlights their need for reinforcements. Read
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Djokovic strikes back
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
Top seed Novak Djokovic fought back to claim the second set against Andy Murray in the Australian Open final, leaving their clash finely poised at one-set apiece. Read
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Azarenka reflects on emotional win
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
Victoria Azarenka admits the successful defence of her Australian Open crown was "way more emotional" than her grand slam breakthrough 12 months ago. Read
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Odemwingie: Baggies 'stole' my loyalty
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
Want-away striker Peter Odemwingie claims West Brom have "stolen" his loyalty with what he believes is a lack of respect for him. Read
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Cook out but England progress
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
Alastair Cook was the only casualty for 22 as England made a steady start in their pursuit of 227 in the fifth one-day international against India. Read
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Murray clinches first set
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
Andy Murray came through some nervy moments to claim the first set of his Australian Open final against Novak Djokovic in a tie-break. Read
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Cortese stands by Adkins decision
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
Southampton's executive chairman Nicola Cortese has defended his controversial sacking of Nigel Adkins, describing the timing as "perfect". Read
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England restrict India
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
England dismissed India for the first time in the series to leave themselves chasing 227 for a morale-boosting victory in the fifth one-day international. Read
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Rendell savours 'unbelievable' cup win
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
Goalscorer Scott Rendell was overjoyed after his strike handed non-League Luton an historic FA Cup fourth-round victory over Norwich at Carrow Road. Read
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We needed to fight - Wenger
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hailed the character of his side after they battled to a 3-2 win at Brighton to secure a place in the fifth round of the FA Cup. Read
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Kompany setback for City
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany will miss the Barclays Premier League champions' trip to struggling QPR on Tuesday with a calf injury. Read
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Rooney will be back on the hot spot
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson has assured Wayne Rooney he will eventually get the penalty-taking job at Manchester United back. Read
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Bresnan inspires superb start
Jan 27 2013 | National Sport
England made a superb start to the fifth and final one-day international, reducing India to 57 for four after 15 overs. Read
