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    Leader of the Opposition, David Cameron, backs John McCain

    Britain's Leader of the Opposition, David Cameron (a descendant of King George IV) and who has a good chance of becoming Prime Minister in 2009 or 2010, is backing McCain... David Cameron backs John McCain in US race By Rosa Prince, Political Correspondent 24/01/2008 The Telegraph Tory...
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    Mysterious ghostly face appears in pals' mobile phone photo

    A group of teenagers had their photo taken on a mobile phone (or, as Americans and Canadians call it, a cell phone) and a creepy-looking mysterious face was captured in the picture amongst them.... Mysterious 'ghostly' face of child appears in mobile phone photo of teen pals 24th January...
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    This picture just proves our enduring obsession with finding life on Mars

    A photo taken earlier this week on Mars appears to show a humanoid figure standing by some rocks. Of course, it's just an optical illusion... A little green martian? Of course not. But this picture just proves our enduring obsession with finding life on Mars By MICHAEL HANLON, Science Editor...
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    New Bond movie is to be called "Quantum of Solace."

    The new James Bond movie, to be released later this year, is to be called "Quantum of Solace." It will be the 22nd James Bond movie. Filming started in November at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire and will be filmed in other places such as Italy. New Bond film title is confirmed BBC...
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    Russia and Britain: The bear and the bulldog are snarling again

    Russia and Britain A love-hate relationship Jan 19th 2008 | MOSCOW From Economist.com The bear and bulldog are snarling again Shutterstock A RECENT radio advertisement nicely hinted at Russia's dual attitude towards Britain. Just as the Kremlin ordered the British Council to...
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    Zimbabwe bank issues $10million bill - but it won't even buy you a hamburger

    Under the leadership of tyrant Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe, which gained independence from Britain in 1980, has the world's lowest life expectancy and the world's highest rate of inflation. Zimbabwe's inflation may be as high as 150,000%, and a hamburger costs Zim$15 million. Under British rule...
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    Britney has 'multiple personality disorder' - and thinks she's British

    Weird Britney Spears now thinks she's British, and this may be something to do with her dating a British man, Adnan Ghalib.... The many faces of Britney: Singer has 'multiple personality disorder' - and thinks she's British 18th January 2008 Daily Mail Britney Spears's recent bizarre...
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    12.5 million see Coronation Street's Vera Duckworth die

    12.5 million people in Britain - 20% of the population - watched Coronation Street's long-serving character Vera Duckworth die in her sleep in an armchair whilst her husband Jack was enjoying a pint at the Rovers Return. He came back and saw her lying in the chair, originally believing she was...
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    Colour and chaos. The African Nations' Cup starts today.

    The African Nations' Cup begins today, with host country Ghana taking on Guinea in the opening match. Here is the Daily Mail's guide to this tournament held once every two years. Colour, chaos and a host of the world's greatest players. Welcome to the tournament Premier League bosses hate...
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    British soldier: "We cornered Taliban then US Apache pilot turned his gun on ME"

    British soldier: "We cornered Taliban then US Apache pilot turned his gun on ME" Those trigger-happer, poorly-trained US soldiers still haven't realised that the British Army is now on their side. This is 2008, guys, not 1808....... New friendly fire shock: Brit hit By JOHN KAY Chief...
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    Flying high: Prince William takes to the skies for his first solo flight

    Despite being an officer in the British Army, today Prince William flew solo for the first time as he trains with the RAF for around 4 months. The Prince is undergoing an intensive training session at RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire. Prince William will one day, as King, become Head of Britain's...
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    Six injured as BA 777 airliner crash lands at world's busiest airport

    Six people were injured today when a British Airways Boeing 777, flying in from Beijing, crash landed and missed the runway at Heathrow Airport in London, the world's busiest airport. A major tragedy was only just avoided - the plane crashed onto the grass just metres away from a busy road...
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    Political capital: The contest to run Europe's biggest city is taking shape

    London's current mayor is Ken Livingstone (Labour), but he may be soon out of office as three politicians - a Livingstone (a member of Labour), a member of the Tories, and a member of the Liberal Democrats (a homosexual former cop) - battle it out to become the new mayor.... The London mayoral...
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    As Tom Hanks is revealed as an Aston Villa fan, meet Hollywood United FC

    Meet Hollywood United FC Big fan ... Tom Hanks is snapped waving a scarf of his favourite team, Birmingham giants Aston Villa By DAVID LOWE 12 Jan 2008 The Sun SOME might say showbiz is a load of balls. It is – if the number of superstar football fans is anything to go...
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    Gemma Arterton and Olga Kurylenko are new Bond girls in the 22nd Bond movie

    Olga Kurylenko and Gemma Arteton are the new Bond girls in the 22nd James Bond movie to be released in November. The movie is still untitled but there is speculation it may be based on Ian Fleming's short story "Risico". In "Risico" James Bond is sent by M to investigate a drug smuggling...
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    Minister brands army kit shortage complaints 'absolute bollocks' in obscene outburst

    Fury as minister brands army kit shortage complaints 'absolute bollocks' in obscene Commons outburst By JONATHAN OLIVER 12th January 2008 Daily Mail Backlash: Armed Forces' Minister Bob Ainsworth Gordon Brown's Armed Forces Minister has been accused of treating troops with contempt...
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    Ringo Starr kicks off Liverpool's reign as European Capital of Culture 2008

    Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr - whose son is also the drummer for rock giants Oasis - and former Eurythmics member Dave Stewart have officially started Liverpool's reign as European Capital of Culture 2008. Liverpool is famous throughout the world for producing The Beatles and Echo and...
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    Gallows - Orchestra of Wolves

    Gallows were formed in their home town of Watford, Hertfordshire, in 2005 and released their debut album in 2006, which was released in June 2007 with added bonus tracks. According to the author of the article, they are the best thing to come out of Watford since Liverpool and England...
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    Tories mix-up America's Birmingham with ours

    Tory MEPs (Members of the European Parliament) have spent so much time in Brussels that they now cannot tell the difference between Birmingham (nicknamed "Brum"), West Midlands, and Birmingham, Alabama... Tories mix-up American Birmingham with ours By Bob Roberts Political Editor...
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    Visitors ro flock to world's first artificial surfing machine

    London, recently found to be the "capital of the world" in a survey, is to get the world's first artificial surfing machine. An artificial beach will be contructed in the Tower Hamlets area of the city and a machine will create waves. It is expected to open in 2011, the year before the city...