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Human rights and wrongs split UK Government
A row has erupted between the two parties in the Coalition over whether to keep the Human Rights Act. Do laws designed to protect human rights hamper justice or create a more civilised country?
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Amanda Knox declared innocent after four-year fight
After an extraordinary trial that featured accusations of Satanism, police brutality and drug-fuelled violence, a controversial murder conviction has finally been overturned.
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Miliband’s plan for Britain: where does he stand?
As British opposition leader Ed Miliband lays out his vision for Britain, we explain where he has placed himself on the left-right spectrum, compared to Governments across other leading nations.
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UK Muslims hold rally against terrorism
This weekend, 12,000 Muslims attended the Peace for Humanity conference, urging peace and understanding between religions. Will a new Fatwa against Terror be successful?
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Palestinians force UN debate on ‘member 194’
America is determined to block attempts by the Palestinians to achieve full membership of the United Nations. But this hasn't stopped them forcing the world to debate their status.
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How to make a speech to change the world
A 16-year-old boy is making headlines today after a brilliant speech at a political conference, and with No Pens Day tomorrow, we offer our top tips on the art of public speaking.
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Huge step for women’s rights as Saudi allows votes
The world's last bastion of exclusive male power is set to fall with yesterday's announcement that Saudi Arabian women will be allowed to stand and vote in future elections.
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Obese will soon outnumber the hungry 2 to 1
The world's obese now hugely outnumber those who are starving, and the gap is widening fast. What does this mean for the future of our planet's food production?
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'Innocent' Troy Davis executed by lethal injection
Amid a storm of protest, the US state of Georgia has executed 42-year-old Troy Davis – despite troubling evidence that shows he may not have committed any crime.
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‘Boomerang’ kids go back to their parents
In despair at a 41-year-old son who won't leave home, Italian parents are trying to legally evict their own son. Is living with the family the future for the 'jilted generation'?
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US military lifts ban on being openly gay
Under a policy known as ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’, gay men and women in the American armed forces have been forced to hide their sexuality. This week ushers in a new era of openness.
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‘Tough guy’ cop appointed to head London police
The UK's most senior policeman says he wants criminals to fear the police. It's tough talk, reminiscent of the crackdowns with which 'supercop' Bill Bratton reduced crime rates in violent US...
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River swim earns million pounds for charity
Comedian David Walliams has completed a 140-mile swim down the River Thames, enduring sickness, sewage and angry swans to raise money for street children in Kenya.
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Ministers reject tax cut for wealthiest earners
A bitter political fight has broken out in the UK over how much tax the country should take from the piggy banks of its top earners. Public opinion says 'tax the rich' – but might this damage...
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Abortion law changes defeated in UK parliament
A bid to slow down the abortion process has suffered a crushing rejection from British MPs. Even modest changes to the law provoke a fiery and passionate response.