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Iraq War: UK Iraq war inquiry ‘will not hold back’

UK Iraq war inquiry ‘will not hold back’

The official inquiry into Britain’s involvement in the invasion of Iraq has begun, promising a thorough investigation which could embarrass the government in the run-up to the next general election…

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EU Presidency: EU to choose executive commission

EU to choose executive commission

The European Union has turned it’s attention to choosing an executive commission, after electing a new president and foreign affairs chief last night. France and Germany have already staked…

EU Presidency


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Eurozone: Euro zone’s service sector hits 2-year high

Euro zone’s service sector hits 2-year high

The euro zone’s service sector has grown at its fastest pace in two years this month. November’s figures show an improvement of 0.8 per cent since October. The data is compiled by surveying about…

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Food: Cadbury shares hit record high after rival bids

Cadbury shares hit record high after rival bids

Shares in the British confectioner Cadburys have hit a record high due to expectations that Kraft will raise its bid for the company. Cadburys are unhappy with Kraft’s initial offer of 11.2…

Food


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Medicine: Antibiotic resistance is “everybody’s problem”

Antibiotic resistance is “everybody’s problem”

The discovery of antibiotics revolutionised medical care in the 20th century. Today, however, the wonder drugs are losing their effectiveness at an alarming rate as more bacteria become resistant to…

Medicine


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European Union: EU citizens’ initiative

EU citizens’ initiative

What’s new in the European Union’s Lisbon reform Treaty includes a citizens’ right to initiate specific legislation. How is that supposed to work?

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Music: A new album for Ibrahim Maalouf

A new album for Ibrahim Maalouf

French-Lebanese trumpet player Ibrahim Maalouf has released a new album ‘Diachronism’. His music is an eclectic mix of Arab, electro and jazz music. His improvisation means he never plays the same…

Music


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thriller: Ninja Assassin

Ninja Assassin

‘Fear not the weapon, but the hand that wields it’ That’s the message from new film Ninja Assassin, starring Korean pop star Rain. It can be seen in cinemas from 25 November.

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Diplomacy: Javier Solana talks about the Middle East

Javier Solana talks about the Middle East

Javier Solana has been the EU’s “Mr Diplomacy” for more than ten years.  But now he is handing the job over to Catherine Ashton, the recently- appointed High Representative for Foreign and Security…

Diplomacy