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London court grants bail to former Bosnian leader
(Reuters)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:23:50 GMT
Reuters - A former member of the Bosnian wartime presidency, Ejup Ganic, who was arrested in Britain last week on suspicion of war crimes, was released on bail by the High Court in London on Thursday.
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UK man plans round-the-world trip in rotorcraft
(AP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:04:40 GMT
 AP - A U.K. man says he plans to make the first round-the-world trip in a customized rotorcraft known as an autogyro.
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British journalist released from Hamas custody
(AP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:46:10 GMT
 AP - Gaza's Hamas rulers on Thursday released a British journalist they had held for a month amid allegations that he endangered the Palestinian territory's security.
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David Cameron's wife to make TV debut
(AFP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:40:48 GMT
 AFP - Conservative Party leader David Cameron has said his wife Samantha will be playing a key role in the forthcoming election campaign.
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Hamas releases British reporter held in Gaza
(AFP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:17:12 GMT
 AFP - Hamas released on Thursday a British reporter held in its Gaza enclave, the only foreigner to be arrested in the territory since the Islamist group seized power in 2007.
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BA employee in court on suicide bombing charge
(AP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:33:39 GMT
AP - A British Airways computer expert is in court charged with plotting suicide bombings — including one he allegedly planned to carry out himself.
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Lib Dems could hold election trump cards
(AFP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:29:32 GMT
 AFP - The Liberal Democrats, long seen as political also-rans, are attracting unprecedented attention as polls suggest they could end up as kingmakers after upcoming knife-edge elections.
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Hamas frees British journalist in Gaza
(Reuters)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:32:50 GMT
 Reuters - A British journalist left the Gaza Strip Thursday after nearly four weeks in a Hamas-run Palestinian jail facing accusations of spying for Israel.
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British court frees ex-Bosnian leader on bail
(AFP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:32:47 GMT
 AFP - Former Bosnian leader Ejup Ganic is to be released on bail, although on stringent conditions, after his arrest on war crimes charges last week, the High Court in London ruled on Thursday.
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Nomura advising 'Red Knights' on Man Utd bid
(AFP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:27:43 GMT
 AFP - Japanese bank Nomura announced on Thursday it was advising the "Red Knights" about a potential acquisition of Manchester United amid growing supporter unrest over its ownership by the Glazer family.
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UK, Pakistani officials: British boy not found
(AP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:24:10 GMT
 AP - A British boy kidnapped from his family's home in Pakistan has yet to be found, British and Pakistani officials said Thursday, following erroneous news of his release which one Pakistani diplomat here said was the result of mistaken identity.
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Astra boosts generic exposure with Torrent deal
(AP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:11:53 GMT
AP - AstraZeneca PLC announced a supply partnership with India's Torrent Pharmaceuticals on Thursday, its first such link with a generic drugmaker as it seeks to boost its presence in emerging markets and counter patent losses on blockbuster medicines.
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Fire breaks out at Shoreditch restaurant
(AFP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:59:35 GMT
 AFP - More than 100 firefighters and 20 fire engines were tackling a blaze at a restaurant in east London on Thursday, though no casualties have been reported.
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Police probe Labour MP over expenses: reports
(AFP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:54:37 GMT
 AFP - Police are probing expenses claimed by a Labour MP, reports said Thursday, as four other parliamentarians face court appearances over a scandal that has rocked the political system.
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BP to pay $7 billion for exploration rights
(AP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:53:51 GMT
AP - Oil company BP PLC said Thursday it will pay $7 billion to acquire exploration rights from US-based Devon Energy Corp. that will strengthen BP's dominant position in the Gulf of Mexico and give it access to a promising region off Brazil.
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BP wins foothold in Brazil with £4.7 bln deal
(AFP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:43:11 GMT
 AFP - Oil giant BP said Thursday it will pay US firm Devon Energy $7 billion (£4.7 billion) for assets in Brazil, Azerbaijan and the Gulf of Mexico.
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Govt locked in row over Jon Venables' rights
(AFP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:37:17 GMT
 AFP - The government is locked in a battle with the media for refusing to say why a notorious child killer has been sent back to jail, amid warnings he faces a "lynch mob" if his identity is revealed.
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Hamas frees British reporter held in Gaza
(AFP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:21:11 GMT
 AFP - The Islamist Hamas movement ruling Gaza on Thursday released a British reporter, the only foreigner to be arrested by the group since it seized power in 2007.
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BP to pay £4.7 bln for Devon Energy assets
(AFP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:32:26 GMT
AFP - Oil giant BP said Thursday it will pay US firm Devon Energy $7 billion (£4.7 billion) for assets in Brazil, Azerbaijan and the Gulf of Mexico.
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'Britain's Fritzl' raped daughters for over 25yrs
(AFP)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:38:37 GMT
 AFP - Two British women who were raped and abused by their father for over 25 years, becoming pregnant 18 times, have won an apology from local authorities for failing to prevent the serial incest.
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