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Ex-mayor rejects Met race claim

The former mayor of London Ken Livingstone rejects claims that Sir Ian Blair is guilty of racial discrimination.

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Darling defends economy warning

Chancellor Alistair Darling says he stands by his comments warning that the UK is facing the worst economic crisis in 60 years.

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What do you want to talk about?

What do you want the world to talk about?

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Darling speaks of Wendy 'respect'

The chancellor speaks out after an article in which he rounds on an ex-Scottish Labour leader and predicts economic doom.

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'The Barracuda'

Sarah Palin adds energy and sizzle to McCain campaign

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Front line

The RAF flies the flag in Iraq and Afghanistan

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Dozens injured in Sri Lanka blast

A large explosion has struck Sri Lanka's capital, Colombo, with the military saying that dozens have been injured.

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Russia in Georgia monitors call

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says he wants more monitors from Europe's security body to be sent to Georgia.

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Super Saints clinch Cup final win

St Helens hold off a strong Hull FC fightback to win their third Challenge Cup final in a row with a 28-16 victory at Wembley.

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National shock

Israel stunned by search for missing four-year-old

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Two released in shooting probe

Two men are released without charge after being questioned about the shooting of a 40-year-old man.

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Boy stabbed to death after party

A 16-year-old boy is stabbed to death after an argument at a party, say police.

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Live text - Premier League

Arsenal host Newcastle in the Premier League's late game, after wins for Portsmouth, Wigan, Boro and West Ham.

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Silver lining

Energy-hungry Europe warms to Norway

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Cuba braces for deadly hurricane

Mass evacuations are under way in Cuba hours before Hurricane Gustav is due to blow in after sowing chaos in the Caribbean.

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'Boil water' warning to thousands

Tens of thousands of people are told to boil their drinking water after increased levels of bacteria are found in supplies.

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Defoe double stuns Everton

Jermain Defoe scores twice as Portsmouth with their first game of the season at Everton.

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Rose-tinted view

Why it's good that things aren't like they used to be

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Thai airport warning for Britons

British citizens in Thailand should avoid large gatherings and stay away from airports hit by demonstrations, the Foreign Office advises.

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New giant clam species discovered in Red Sea

Scientists have discovered the first new living species of giant clam in the Red Sea in over two decades.

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Arctic melt

North Pole kayak trip to highlight global warming

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'Man drought' - some 100,000 young men have left Australia

Census data reveals that some 100,000 young men have left Australia, leading to a serious "man-drought" in many areas.

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Capsize in India floods kills 20

At least 20 people in Bihar, India, die when their boat capsizes, amid floods that have stranded hundreds of thousands.

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Two bodies found at arson house

Two bodies are recovered from the burnt-out home of a millionaire and his family in Shropshire.

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Italy to seal Libya colonial deal

Italy will provide billions of dollars to Libya to resolve colonial-era disputes, Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi says.

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