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Family of Jean Charles de Menezes walk out of inquest as coroner rules he was not...
The Observer (subscribe) | 8 hours ago | UK
The family of Jean Charles de Menezes walked out of his inquest yesterday as the coroner ruled the jury was forbidden from considering whether he was unlawfully killed. Sir Michael Wright said he did not believe the testimony justified him allowing them to return a verdict which was tantamount to accusing police officers of murder or manslaughter. As the De Menezes family and their supporters walked... -
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Tories release 'mole' raid video
Scotsman.com (subscribe) | 9 hours ago | UK Politics
THE Conservatives last night released video footage of the police raid on the Commons' office of Tory front-bencher, Damian Green, over his links to a Home Office "mol -
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Cameron: Sack bungling Baby P staff
Daily Express (subscribe) | 9 hours ago | UK Politics
There was growing anger last night that the people who failed to protect Baby P from his abusers were still on full pay despite a damning report into their devastating mistakes. -
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1600 jobs hit at photo and cleaning firm
The Herald (subscribe) | 3 hours ago | Economy
More than 800 jobs were lost yesterday - and another 800 are at risk - after the collapse of a major Scottish firm. The Glasgow-based Bowie Castlebank Group, which includes dry cleaning and photo processing interests, has gone into administration. -
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Doctor performs operation - via text
Metro.co.uk (subscribe) | 37 minutes ago | UK
A doctor volunteering in war-torn Congo performed a life-saving amputation on a teenage boy using text message instructions from a colleague in London. -
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Carmakers' bailout plea gaining support
Reuters UK (subscribe) | 5 hours ago | Economy
DETROIT/ WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top lawmaker predicted Washington would approve a bailout for U.S. automakers after they submitted survival plans, and General Motors and Chrysler said they needed an immediate infusion of cash to avoid failures.
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US should expect terrorist attack by 2013
The Telegraph (subscribe) | 9 hours ago | International
A US commission on weapons of mass destruction has concluded that a terrorist attack using or biological weapons on a major city is likely within the next five years. -
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Thai protesters to end airport siege as PM quits
Reuters UK (subscribe) | 6 hours ago | International
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Anti-government protesters prepared to end their blockade of Bangkok's airports on Wednesday after Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat, a target of their campaign, was forced to step down by the courts. -
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Doctors begin separating conjoined twins Faith and Hope after their condition worsens
Daily Mail News (subscribe) | 9 hours ago | UK
Britain's youngest mother of Siamese twins was facing an agonising wait last night as surgeons began the task of separating her daughters, Faith and Hope. -
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U.S. intelligence 'warned India about waterborne attack on Mumbai'
Daily Mail News (subscribe) | 7 hours ago | International
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EDF revives bid for Constellation
FT.com - Europe homepage (subscribe) | 1 hour ago | UK
Electricite de France offered to buy a 50% stake in Constellation Energy Group's nuclear business for $4.5bn, in an attempt to scuttle a takeover by Warren Buffett's MidAmerican Energy. The French group had dropped a previous bid for Constellation in October. -
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So good it is doing it twice: M&S repeats 20%-off sale day
The Observer (subscribe) | 8 hours ago | Economy
Marks & Spencer is to repeat its 20%-off pre-Christmas sale tomorrow as high street stores continue to struggle to pull in shoppers. The M&S discount day comes just a fortnight after M&S slashed pre-Christmas prices for the first time in four years in a bid to tempt shoppers and shift unsold stock. It is expected to apply to the same goods as before, including some alcohol. With Christmas looming,... - see all breaking news
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Wii was most desired eBay item on Black Friday
Nintendo Wii Fanboy (subscribe) | 01/12/2008 | Video Games
Filed under: News , Sales eBay issued a press release touting the rush of activity on their online auction site last Friday , in which they celebrated the success of consumer electronics auctions. The press release noted the items for which more people searched eBay than any other, and our favorite console topped the list. The Wii was the most-searched item across all of eBay on Black Friday, and... -
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Specter 'prepared' to take on TV anchor
Political Ticker (subscribe) | 01/12/2008 | International
GOP Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania discusses the 2010 race on CNN's 'Late Edition.' (CNN) — As speculation continues to swirl about a possible Pennsylvania senate bid by MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews, Republican Sen. Arlen Specter said on Sunday that he’s not worried about it. “I’m going to have an opponent, in fact I’m going to have [...] -
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The Belkin SportCommand controls iPod with giant remote
Coolest Gadgets (subscribe) | 01/12/2008 | Technology
This Belkin SportCommand adds a slightly different twist to the usual items built to deal with your iPod while you’re working out. Although it appears like the iPod should just be within that pouch, it’s not. Actually the iPod can be put into an inner coat pocket or anywhere else you might want to put [...] -
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Acer's K10 pocket projector announced, projected for January
Engadget (subscribe) | yesterday | Technology
Tiny projectors are pretty much a dime a dozen these days, so we'll be honest, the Acer K10 kind of looks like more of the same. Sure, it's small -- just 1.2 pounds -- but that's not nearly as small as some (and certainly not small enough to be impressive). It's an SVGA projector with an 800 x 600 resolution, and it's got an LED backlight with about 20,000 estimated life hours, delivering 100 ANSI... -
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MSC-500 Mouse Scale
Coolest Gadgets (subscribe) | 01/12/2008 | Other
I suppose it is OK for a mouse to come with a built-in calculator, but it really is pushing it when it comes to the MSC-500 Mouse Scale that - you’ve guessed it - features a built-in scale the moment you open up its outer shell. This integrated weighing scale is made from stainless steel [...] -
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DS Book Collection allowing you to be nerdier than ever before this Boxing Day
Destructoid (subscribe) | 01/12/2008 | Video Games
If you felt that being a hardcore gamer just isn't uncool enough these days (hell, everyone has a DS now), then perhaps you'll be looking to raise the nerd stakes considerably by acquiring the 100 Classic Book Collection for DS. Yes, starting from Boxing Day (December 26 to you non-UK chaps), you can get your hands on 100 classic plays and novels, crammed into a single DS cart. By classic, we do of...
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Live Earth India Concert Cancelled
PerezHilton.com (subscribe) | 01/12/2008 | Other
Sad. Live Earth India, which was scheduled to take place in Mumbai, India on December 7th, has been cancelled because of security fears after last week's terrorist attacks that left almost two hundred dead and hundreds more injured. According to reports, the concert was designed to highlight environmental concerns and India's Light a Billion Lives solar energy [...] -
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Yogen Max foldable laptop charger
Coolest Gadgets (subscribe) | yesterday | Technology
Most laptop chargers are rather bulky and huge, even with the strides we’ve taken in the world of miniaturization these days. Easy Energy aims to go against the grain with its Yogen Max foldable laptop charger which is able to charge gasping laptops without having to depend on any external power source. Sounds pretty crazy, [...] -
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Defend Alex “Recess Monkey” Hilton
Harry's Place (subscribe) | yesterday | Politics
OK, this is quite serious, and your assistance would be welcome: Comrades, As you may know, I sold Labourhome in July, though I still run it and with no interference from the new owner. However, last year, someone started a defamation action against me over a Labourhome article and the expenses are bourne by me, they were not [...] -
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London Scottish Bank closes
Great apps (subscribe) | 01/12/2008 | Business
Over the weekend, London Scottish Bank was forced to close as it no longer met the FSA's threshold conditions for authorisation. The Government has announced that no depositors will lose any money regardless of the size of their deposits, including those over the deposit protection threshold. Related articles by Zemanta London Scottish Bank Goes Bust London Scottish goes into administration Bank forced... -
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Ms Smith and the police state
Curly's Corner Shop, the blog! (subscribe) | 01/12/2008 | Politics
I’ve already accused her of being a very dangerous woman Let us just suppose for a few minutes that I had some major concerns about a business operating from South Shields and that I had strong suspicions that they were employing illegal immigrants and trafficking young girls. Let us just suppose that I approached our MP [...] -
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Can the Mac catch a cold?
dot.life (subscribe) | yesterday | Technology
Oh dear - even as I write this, I can see the smug smile spreading across the faces of Windows users - and I can hear the clatter of keyboards as thousands of Mac fans compose angry messages. But here we go - Macs are not immune from internet infections, and that's official . The news came on 21 November when Apple put up a little note on its support site , explaining that "Apple encourages the widespread... - see all discussions
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