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Irish cruise past Wales in rugby cup warmup
DUBLIN (Reuters) -- Ireland began their rugby union World Cup buildup with a comfortable 35-12 victory over an inexperienced Welsh side on Saturday, outscoring the visitors by five tries to two. The home side never found top gear, but were too strong for an experimental Welsh lineup featuring six uncapped players in their 22-man squad. "These games have been called friendlies, and ...
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England on top of S. Africa despite Trescothick blow
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) -- Swing bowler James Anderson captured five wickets on Saturday to dismiss South Africa for 362 but not before the tourists had reduced the first innings deficit to 83 runs in the third cricket test at Trent Bridge. England then lost opener Marcus Trescothick to the first ball of the second innings and stumps were drawn after an absorbing day's play. Facing the ...
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Unusual Smith dismissal lifts England vs. S. Africa
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) -- England on Friday cheaply dismissed South Africa's record-breaking batsman Graeme Smith for the first time in the series to take control of the third cricket test at Trent Bridge. After England made 445 runs in its first innings, South Africa struggled to 84 for two by stumps on the second day, batting under pressure for the first time. England dismissed ...
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Smith eager for S. African series win in England
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) -- Captain Graeme Smith said Wednesday his team needed to be relentless and ruthless to win South Africa's first series in England since 1965. The Proteas lead the five-test series 1-0, and Smith, 22, singled out the Thursday's third test at Trent Bridge as the most crucial for his young side. South Africa failed to win its two previous series here in ...
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Vaughans England at crossroads in South Africa series
By Charles Froggatt, CNN NOTTINGHAM (CNN) -- As South Africa reinforces its test-winning lineup with all-rounder Jacques Kallis, England and newly-appointed captain Michael Vaughan find themselves at a selection crossroads as they attempt to come back after last ...
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Freddie Starr rebailed over alleged sexual offences
Justin Tipuric and Sean O'Brien were blown away at the breakdown against the Brumbies. Any lingering doubt over Warburton's place in the team has been ...
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World in Pictures June 19 2013 The Wanted in London and Madonna in New York
TODAY'S World in Pictures features photographs of Nathan Sykes, Tom Parker, Jay McGuiness, Max George and Siva Kaneswaran at the premiere of their reality E! TV series Wanted Life in London and Madonna at the world premiere of 'Madonna: The MDNA Tour' at the Paris Theatre in New ...
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Supreme Court rules families can sue the MoD over British soldiers deaths in Iraq
Justin Tipuric and Sean O'Brien were blown away at the breakdown against the Brumbies. Any lingering doubt over Warburton's place in the team has been ...
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Today could be the UKs hottest day of the year
The UK may bask in the hottest day of the year so far on Wednesday. Temperatures could reach highs of 26C or 27C, according to MeteoGroup, particularly in the south and east. However the longer term picture is less rosy, with meteorologists suggesting the recent run of wet summers could continue for a few more years yet. Experts who gathered at the Met Office in Exeter heard that the damp ...
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Britain stands to lose the most if Canada-EU trade talks tank
Why was David Cameron more upbeat than Stephen Harper when discussing the Canada-European trade negotiations? Maybe because he knows that Europe needs this deal every bit as much as ...
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Amanda Knox retrial ordered as high court rules Meredith Kercher murder WAS sex game gone wrong
British student Meredith Kercher after determining that her acquittal was flawed and the death WAS a sex game gone wrong.The acquittal full of "deficiencies, contradictions and illogical" conclusions, the high court ruled, ordering a fresh look at all the evidence to determine whether she did kill her flatmate Ms Kercher, 21.In March, the Court of Cassation overturned Knox's ...
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Girl 13 raped as she walks to school in Wigan
Police have launched an investigation after a 13-year-old girl was raped as she walked to school.Detectives say the man dragged the teenager off the street and onto a piece of waste ground where he attacked her.The terrified girl raised the alarm following her ordeal between 7.30am and 8.30am in the Merlewood Drive area of Astley, Wigan, on Tuesday morning.Her attacker is a white man in his ...
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Jeremy Forrest refuses to give evidence at his trial for abduction of 15-year-old schoolgirl lover
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Music review Pet Shop Boys bring cornucopia of hits to Londons O2 Arena
Chris Lowe has never revealed much of himself to his audience. As usual, he's on stage behind his keyboards with his signature baseball cap pulled over his forehead and huge bug-eyed sunglasses covering his face. Even better for Lowe - one imagines - the Pet Shop Boys take to the stage for their first London gig in two years behind a giant screen projecting giant ...
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Wheaters best sinks Derbyshire
Adam Wheater's rapid 70 and Sohail Tanvir's three wickets on his competition debut enabled Yorkshire Bank 40 champions Hampshire to overcome Derbyshire's challenge comfortably at the Ageas ...
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Cow rescued after falling into car inspection pit
A cow that managed to climb on to the roof of a garage before falling through has been rescued by firefighters - after spending 24 hours wedged in a car inspection ...
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Tony Blair warns against Syria inaction
The former prime minister said the "predominant emotion" in the West was to stay out of Syria, where rebels are battling to oust Bashar Assad and his regime, and avoid becoming embroiled in the politics of the region. But in a speech on political leadership he warned that the cost of staying out "may be paid in a higher price later". Mr Blair said the situation in Syria was ...
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Most Gifted Teacher Forrest Sobs In Court
A man accused of abducting a schoolgirl wept in court as he was described as "one of the most gifted teachers". Lewes Crown Court was also told that Jeremy Forrest, who denies a charge of child abduction, will not be giving evidence during his trial. The court previously heard that the pupil involved in the case was 15 years old when she started a sexual relationship with Forrest ...
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Britains Cameron backs banking panel on criminal penalties
LONDON, June 19 | Wed Jun 19, 2013 7:28am EDT LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Wednesday he supported a parliamentary banking panel's proposals on criminal penalties against bankers found to have behaved recklessly. Asked in parliament whether he supported the report's recommendations on bonuses and criminal penalties , he said: "Yes, ...
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BT says CEO Livingston to step down to join government
LONDON (Reuters) - Telecom company BT said on Wednesday chief executive Ian Livingston would step down in September to take up a role as Minister for Trade and Investment in the British government. BT said that the head of its retail business, ...
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Britains FTSE down in choppy trade ahead of Fed
Wed Jun 19, 2013 7:23am EDT * FTSE 100 down 4.28 points at 6,396.96 * Defensive stocks in favour * Volatility near 6 month highs ahead of Fed * Aggreko falls as UBS cuts after update By David Brett LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - Britain's top shares edged lower by midday on Wednesday and investors were reluctant to make bets before U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke provides clarity on ...
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Supreme Court quashes British sanctions on Iranian bank
By Clare Hutchison LONDON, June 19 | Wed Jun 19, 2013 7:23am EDT LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - The UK's highest court has ruled that the British government was wrong to have imposed sanctions on an Iranian bank in 2009 over alleged links to Iran's nuclear programme. The Supreme Court decision on Wednesday mirrored a January ruling by the European Union's General Court, which ...
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Reckless bankers risk prison in Britain lawmakers
LONDON (AFP) - Bankers found guilty of "reckless misconduct" in Britain could end up in prison and be stripped of bonuses, under draconian proposals on Wednesday to clean up London's scandal-hit financial sector.The Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards, established by the government after the Libor rate-rigging scandal last year, made the recommendations in a final report ...
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Ofcom to probe BSkyB over sports channel supply
LONDON (Reuters) - Ofcom said on Wednesday that it would launch an investigation into satellite TV firm BSkyB over the wholesale supply of its sports channels after a complaint by Sky's increasingly bitter rival BT.Ofcom said the probe would centre on BT's claims that the terms on which Sky offered its sports channels, Sky Sports 1 and Sky Sports 2, to BT's YouView platform ...
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FCA fines property agent one million pounds
Reuters © The logo of the new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seen at the agency's headquarters in the Canary Wharf business district of London April 1, 2013. REUTERS/Chris ...
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Britain losing interest in leading?
Britain was once the most powerful country in the world, it ran an empire that was the envy of every other colonial power, and gave the world a number of modern institutions that are still widely used today, most notable in the realm of political systems and democratic checks and balances. But Britain today is a shadow of what it once was, some might say it is just another country, nothing special.
Perhaps it’s a little harsh to say there’s nothing special about the UK. The United Kingdom remains an influential country in international politics, especially throughout the Commonwealth, and the capital city, London, is headquarters to some of the world’s biggest companies and home to one of the largest stock exchanges in the world. Read more
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