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(February 14, 2010)
Dick Francis opening a Bookstar in Torquay during 2002 Dick Francis, former champion jockey who sold more than 60m books, dies in the Cayman Islands The bestselling thriller writer Dick Francis, has died at the age of 89,
(February 12, 2010)
Celebrities have paid tribute to fashion designer Alexander McQueen. The 40-year-old was found dead in his home after reportedly committing suicide. In a statement, Victoria Beckham said that the fashion industry has lost a “true great” and added:
(February 12, 2010)
The Ministry of Defence has named the soldier from 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, who was killed in Afghanistan yesterday as Lance Corporal Darren Hicks. The 29-year-old is a father-of-two, from Mousehole in Cornwall. His wife Katie paid tribute,
(February 9, 2010)
THE Sun’s Helping Haiti single was last night outselling its nearest chart rival by four to one. Everybody hurts looked certain to be No1 on Sunday, ousting Owl City’s Fireflies after five weeks. The charity track – featuring
(February 9, 2010)
Two British soldiers killed in Afghanistan blast have been named as Cpl John Moore, 22 and Pte Sean McDonald, 26 from the Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland. The pair died while on foot
(February 8, 2010)
Video: Retired Assistant Commissioner Andy Hayman says disgraced officer Ali Dizaei was "out of control".
(February 8, 2010)
The Chinese government is considering taking meat from pet animals off menus across the country, raising concerns among dog farmers who have relied on the industry for generations. The draft proposal to ban dog and cat meat has
(February 8, 2010)
The United States military is still “very concerned” about China’s military development, Chinese analysts said, commenting on the latest defense paper the US Ministry of Defense released yesterday. But they pointed out the latest Quadrennial Defense Review
(February 8, 2010)
Japanese authorities said Monday they are trying to identify a body found inside one of the landing gear compartments on a Delta Airlines plane flight that arrived in Tokyo from New York. The body of the apparent stowaway,
(February 8, 2010)
X-Factor winner confesses she’s nervous ahead of her visit to the earthquake zone. She also tells Sky’s Eamonn Holmes about her contribution to the Haiti charity single, which has already shot to the top of the download charts. AKPC_IDS += "1852,";Popularity: 1% [?] Share and Enjoy:
(February 8, 2010)
Behind the scenes on Haiti single – See Leona Lewis, Cheryl Cole and co in action as they record Everybody Hurts. Helping Haiti – Hear Sun single as stars join forces to help devastated country. AKPC_IDS += "1848,";Popularity: 2% [?] Share and Enjoy:
(February 8, 2010)
The MOD is reporting the sad news of the deaths of two soldiers from The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (1 SCOTS), part of the 3 RIFLES Battle Group, in an explosion near
(February 8, 2010)
In Haiti, aid workers say health and sanitation is a growing concern. Weeks after a devastating earthquake struck, food and water distribution continues to be a key priority, but doctors are also warning that unless the temporary camps
(February 8, 2010)
Video: International Stars Join Forces to Help Relief Efforts in Haiti.
(February 8, 2010)
The British government has warned the country to brace for more casualties, ahead of a major offensive against the Taliban in southern Afghanistan. Thousands of troops from Britain, the United States and Afghanistan are preparing to launch ‘Operation
(February 4, 2010)
A suicide bomber blew himself up in Kandahar city, capital of Taliban birthplace Kandahar province, Thursday night, killing four including himself and injuring 13 others, a police officer at the site said. “A suicide attacker attempted to
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