Lurid book which recounts the careers of various English criminals, from shoplifters to poisoners. This version based on the 1926 Navarre Society edition.

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Straight Shooter

Search national databases for Most Wanted fugitives using standard criteria, physical descriptions, unique characteristics and background information.

http://www.straightshooter.net

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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What do you want to talk about?

What do you want the world to talk about?

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Cutlass time

Five classic map symbols you won't get on your satnav

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Woman dies in fall from mountain

A woman dies and her husband and daughter are seriously injured in a 200ft fall from a mountain ridge in the Lake District.

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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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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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Three questioned after drugs raid

Three men are arrested after police seize suspected cannabis plants during a property search in north Antrim.

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Gustav strengthens off west Cuba

Hurricane Gustav has strengthened into a category three storm as it nears western Cuba, US forecasters say.

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Live text - Challenge Cup final

St Helens are chasing their third Challenge Cup win in a row against Hull at Wembley.

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International competitors battle to be the fastest haggis eater

Competitors from New Zealand, Australia, the US and Scotland compete to become a haggis eating champ.

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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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Rose-tinted view

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

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US surprise and praise for Palin

Democratic rivals say John McCain's running mate Sarah Palin is "admirable" but concerns remain of inexperience.

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McRae tribute convoy to cross UK

Hundreds of rally cars join a convoy from Lanark to Banbury in tribute to racing star Colin McRae, who died last year.

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'Boil water' warning in N Wales

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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Arctic melt

North Pole kayak trip to highlight global warming

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Thai PM Samak refuses to resign

Thailand's Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej says he will not resign, despite mounting anti-government protests.

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Gloomy August wettest since 1992

Heavy rain and lack of sunshine combine to make it one of the worst Augusts on record in Wales, official records show.

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Impulse control

Links between childhood trauma and violence

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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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Holders Tottenham face Newcastle

Tottenham are drawn away to Newcastle in the third round of the Carling Cup.

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Live text - Premier League

Everton host Portsmouth and Blackburn travel to West Ham in the Premier League, with Arsenal hosting Newcastle later.

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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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