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Senior al-Qaeda terrorist linked to Mumbai attacks
India investigates link between a senior al-Qaeda terrorist, believed to have been behind the 2002 Bali bombings, and the attacks in Mumbai.
Speaker attacks police over Commons search
The row over the arrest of Tory MP Damian Green took an explosive turn when Michael Martin, the Speaker of the House of Commons, accused the police of searching without a warrant.
Queen's speech: 'Recession UK' plan
"Streamlined" Queen's speech focused on helping the country survive recession with a new banking bill.
Obama must end 'torture'
Retired military leaders want to restore America's battered image.
Rate cut call as pound falls
Calls for big interest rate cut grow as pound falls further.
China devaluation fears
Fears of a deeper global slump as China begins to devalue its currency.
New Star rescue bonus
New Star staff could pocket £10m bonus in rescue deal.
Wikipedia, Amazon join Who's Who
Wikipedia founder is surprise entry in new Who's Who.
England united, but for how long?
England's full cricket squad will leave for Abu Dhabi, but some squad members remain doubts for reconfirmed India Test series.
GB Athletics punished for Beijing failure
Athletics and developing sports hit by budget cuts in build-up to 2012 Games as medal potential sports are targeted.
Spurs maintain hold on Cup
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Goals from Darren Bent and Roman Pavlyuchenko ensured Tottenham continued
their Carling Cup defence.
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