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• Search continues for elusive Flight QZ8501 black boxes - CNN

  10-01-2015 23:56 via cnn.com
  
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  (CNN) The tail section of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 was lifted from the Java Sea on Saturday, but the plane's cockpit voice and flight recorders, or "black boxes," were not found. Indonesian officials said the devices were not with the recovered section. The plane's ...
  AirAsia jet's tail lifted from sea, but no black boxes foundFox News
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• I kept stepping on bodies: Boko Haram survivor - Times of India

  10-01-2015 23:47 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
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  I kept stepping on bodies: Boko Haram survivor
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  KANO(NIGERIA): Yanaye Grema hid for three days between a wall and his neighbours' house, as Boko Haram fighters ransacked his hometown of Baga on the shore of Lake Chad in Nigeria's far northeast. The 38-year-old fisherman already knew the attack ...
  Nigerian Market Hit by Suicide BomberWall Street Journal
  Boko Haram's 'deadliest massacre': 2000 feared dead in NigeriaThe Guardian
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• Conservative plans to curb core public sector strikes - BBC News

  10-01-2015 23:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Conservative plans to curb core public sector strikes
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  The Conservatives say they will change the law to make it more difficult for unions to call strikes involving key public services if they win this year's general election. Under the plans, a strike affecting health, transport, fire services or schools would need the ...
  Tories plan to raise threshold for key public sector industrial actionThe Guardian
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• Manchester United transfer news: Louis van Gaal willing to spend £150m in window

  10-01-2015 23:30
  
  Having signed Victor Valdes and prepared a £35m bid for Mats Hummels, Louis van Gaal said he is not afraid to embrace the January transfer window. 
  
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• UK weather: Storms continue to batter Britain as friends swept into the sea are ... - Mirror.co.uk

  10-01-2015 23:13 via mirror.co.uk
  
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  Two friends swept away by stormy seas after daring each other to go to the water's edge are feared dead - as Britain is braced for more extreme weather. Freddie Reynolds, 24, stripped off and dived in the water to save pal Dan Nicholls, 23, who had been hit ...
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• Chelsea v Newcastle United, Premier League – Oscar also strikes as Jose ... - Telegraph.co.uk

  10-01-2015 23:10 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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  A tenth straight home win for Chelsea but this was not as simple as A, B, C for Jose Mourinho's side even if, with Manchester City drawing, it meant they are no longer on top of the Premier League only by virtue of alphabetical order. The gap has been ...
  Chelsea clear after Newcastle winBelfast Telegraph
  Holland: Chelsea reacted wellWorcester News
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• Six Arrested After Restaurant Owner Murdered

  10-01-2015 22:56
  
  Six people - including two teenagers - have been arrested in connection with the murder of a restaurant owner in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Prime Minister Cameron to visit Washington next week

  10-01-2015 22:49
  
  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron will have meetings with President Barack Obama next week during a two-day visit to Washington, the White House said on Saturday. Cameron and Obama will have a working dinner on Jan. 15 and a meeting in the Oval Office the following day, the White House said in a statement. Topics for discussion will include trade and the economy, cybersecurity, Iran, counterterrorism and Islamic State, Ebola, and Russia's actions in Ukraine, the st
  
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• Leicester 1-0 Aston Villa: Paul Konchesky strikes and two red cards shown late ... - Daily Mail

  10-01-2015 22:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
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  The message from the Aston Villa fans was all too clear as they crashed to another defeat: 'We want Lambert out,' they chanted. There was some murmuring of discontent during last week's narrow 1-0 FA Cup win over Blackpool but nothing like this with boss ...
  Leicester 1 - Aston Villa 0: Foxes do battle with Villa to secure second home ...Express.co.uk
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• Hammers held by Swans - Belfast Telegraph

  10-01-2015 22:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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  Sam Allardyce missed West Ham's trip to Swansea with a chest infection and his spirits would not have been lifted by being denied two Barclays Premier League points in a 1-1 draw. Also in this Section. Winning start for Pardew · Chelsea clear after ...
  Swansea 1-1 West Ham: Mark Noble own goal ensures Swans claim pointDaily Mail
  Swansea 1 - West Ham 1: Own goal rescues share of the spoils for the SwansExpress.co.uk
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• More Snow, Ice And Strong Winds Batter Britain

  10-01-2015 22:25
  
  Efforts to alleviate disruption to Britain's power and transport networks have been blighted by fresh bouts of 70mph gusts, snow and ice - with several yellow warnings in place for between now and Monday.
  
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• Thousands without power after gales

  10-01-2015 21:48
  
  Thousands of people remain without power after gale force winds brought another day of disruption to Britain's transport and power networks.
  
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• Body found on beach identified

  10-01-2015 20:55
  
  The body of a man found washed up on a beach has been identified as missing Freddie Reynolds who was swept out to sea as he tried to rescue his friend.
  
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• Crystal Palace vs Tottenham match report: Jason Pucheon powers Alan Pardew's Eagles to superb comeback victory over Spurs

  10-01-2015 20:43
  Alan Pardrew left the Selhurst Park pitch blowing kisses on his first game back as manager, as Tottenham Hotspur were blown away. Mauricio Pochettino’s side could muster none of the vibrancy from their 5-3 win over Chelsea, but the life undeniably returned to the Crystal Palace stands, as Jason Puncheon’s 80th-minute goal gave them an uplifting 2-1 win.
  
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• Sri Lankan army defied order to keep Rajapaksa in power, claims Sirisena's aide - Times of India

  10-01-2015 20:32 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
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  Sri Lankan army defied order to keep Rajapaksa in power, claims Sirisena's aide
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  COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's army defied orders from aides of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa to keep him in power "by force" when it became clear he had lost his bid for a third term, the campaign spokesman of the newly elected leader said on Saturday.
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• Girl arrested over fatal stabbing

  10-01-2015 20:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 17-year-old girl is arrested over the fatal stabbing of a teenager in east London.
  
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• Missing Men Swept Into Rough Sea 'After Dare'

  10-01-2015 20:11
  
  One of the men missing at sea off the coast of Brighton was swept in after being dared to stand at the water's edge, police have confirmed.
  
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• BA flight reaches close to supersonic speeds due to strong jet stream

  10-01-2015 19:46
  
  Despite departing JFK late, a British Airways flight was able arrive early in Heathrow, notching up close to supersonic speeds on the transatlantic route, thanks to the 200mph jet stream.
  
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• Big Six Energy Groups To Defy Price Cut Call

  10-01-2015 19:37
  
  Some of Britain's biggest energy retailers are expected to rule out price cuts ahead of the General Election amid an intensifying political row over Labour's vow to impose a 20-month price freeze.
  
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• Junior Malanda dies: 20-year-old Wolfsburg midfielder 'killed in car accident' on German motorway

  10-01-2015 19:28
  
  Wolfsburg defensive midfielder Junior Malanda has been killed in a car crash in Germany, according to Bild newspaper.
  
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• Michael Calvin: Last week showed football is broken. How can we fix it?

  10-01-2015 19:12
  
  Domestic football is broken. It is a rogue state, splintered into personal fiefdoms and dysfunctional bureaucracies. It lacks leaders of appropriate intelligence and integrity. Out of touch, they must be driven out of office before the game can restore a semblance of credibility.
  
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• Security boost before Paris march

  10-01-2015 19:06
  
  A huge security operation is being prepared ahead of unity marches in France, as the hunt for a fugitive linked to the Paris massacres took a new twist.
  
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• Everton 1-1 Manchester City

  10-01-2015 18:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City are held to a draw at Everton as the champions fall two points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea.
  
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• Engineers battle to restore power

  10-01-2015 18:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thousands of homes remain without power following the storms that have been battering Scotland.
  
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• Cardiff mark return to blue with win

  10-01-2015 18:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cardiff City marked their return to their traditional blue kit with a win against Fulham at Cardiff City Stadium.
  
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• Paris attacks: Four hostages killed in kosher grocery store named

  10-01-2015 18:43
  
  The four hostages killed when a gunman took over a kosher grocery store in eastern Paris have been named.
  
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• Final match for deported rugby star

  10-01-2015 18:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Scunthorpe rugby star plays his final game for the club before he is deported back to New Zealand, despite living in the town for nearly 10 years.
  
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• Video emerges of distraught US policeman just moments after he shoots dead unarmed suspect

  10-01-2015 18:31
  
  A video has emerged that shows a distraught US police officer breaking down just moments after he shot dead an unarmed suspect.
  
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• Ashton retains women's BDO title

  10-01-2015 18:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lisa Ashton retained her women's BDO world title with a gripping 3-1 final win over 20-year-old Fallon Sherrock.
  
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• Tories call for own MP to quit

  10-01-2015 18:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Isle of Wight Conservative Association calls for its MP Andrew Turner to stand down as a candidate in the General Election.
  
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• Gales cause damage and disruption

  10-01-2015 18:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gales cause damage and disruption to travel and power supplies, while firefighters make cladding which came loose on Cardiff City's stadium roof safe.
  
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• Body find after men drowned in 'dare'

  10-01-2015 18:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two men feared drowned in the sea off the coast of Brighton had gone to the water's edge for a dare, Sussex Police reveal.
  
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• Man 'swept out to sea after dare'

  10-01-2015 18:22
  
  One of the men who went missing at sea off Brighton beach during the early hours of the morning was swept in after taking part in a dare.
  
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• Paris attacks: Hamas condemns Charlie Hebdo massacre after Netanyahu makes comparison to Gaza rockets

  10-01-2015 18:20
  
  Hamas has condemned the Charlie Hebdo massacre after the Israeli Prime Minister drew parallels between the shooting and the group’s firing of rockets into Israel from the Gaza strip.
  
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• World's first crisp sandwich shop for Belfast

  10-01-2015 18:18
  
  In response to London’s cereal café comes Simply Crispy, Belfast’s newest crisp sandwich shop, in what is thought to be a world first.
  
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• Man released over McIlhagga murder

  10-01-2015 18:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 22-year-old man arrested by detectives investigating the murder of a man in Ballymoney, County Antrim, has been released unconditionally.
  
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• Chelsea vs Newcastle match report: Oscar and Diego Costa help Blues weather storm to take advantage of Manchester City slip

  10-01-2015 18:12
  Jose Mourinho may have again landed himself in hot water by voicing his opinions but he left it to his Chelsea players to do the talking on the pitch against Newcastle as they moved clear at the top of the table.
  
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• Cable attacks 'brutal' strike plans

  10-01-2015 18:09
  
  Conservative plans to make it harder for key public service workers to go on strike have been denounced as "brutal" and "ill-conceived" by Liberal Democrat Business Secretary Vince Cable and condemned by unions as a "democratic outrage".
  
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• Pietersen wants to take on England

  10-01-2015 18:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ex-England batsman Kevin Pietersen says he wants to play against his old side next week during their tour of Australia.
  
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• Strong winds bring more disruption

  10-01-2015 18:04
  
  Gale force winds have brought another day of disruption to Britain's transport and power networks as warnings remain in place for fierce gusts, snow and ice over the rest of the weekend.
  
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• Paris shootings: Muslim man hailed a 'hero' for hiding hostages in Jewish supermarket's walk-in refrigerator

  10-01-2015 18:03
  
  A young Muslim man has been hailed a hero for hiding hostages fleeing gunman Amedy Coulibaly after he stormed a Jewish supermarket.
  
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• Homes without power in strong winds

  10-01-2015 18:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  High winds continue to hit the north of England, causing road and rail disruption and leaving homes without power.
  
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• Bath 39-26 Wasps

  10-01-2015 17:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sam Burgess scores his first Bath try as they close the gap on Premiership leaders Northampton with victory over Wasps.
  
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• Charlie Hebdo: Brother of killed Algerian police officer says 'do not mix up extremists with Muslims'

  10-01-2015 17:53
  
  The family of a police officer who was shot dead outside the offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris while he patrolled the streets urged people “not to confuse extremists with Muslims.”
  
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• Charlie Hebdo: Brother of killed Algerian officer says 'do not mix up extremists with Muslims'

  10-01-2015 17:53
  
  The family of a police officer who was shot dead outside the offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris while he patrolled the streets urged people “not to confuse extremists with Muslims.”
  
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• Match abandoned after player injured

  10-01-2015 17:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An Irish Cup football match is abandoned when a player suffers a head injury after hitting a wall.
  
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• Driver dies after car leaves road

  10-01-2015 17:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses after a man dies in a one-vehicle crash in Aberdeenshire.
  
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• Body found in sea search for men

  10-01-2015 17:16
  
  A body has been pulled from the sea after two men in their 20s were reported missing, feared drowned, after getting into difficulty in the water.
  
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• Chris Grayling spends £72,000 of taxpayers' money to defend 'unlawful' prison book ban

  10-01-2015 17:08
  
  The Justice Secretary spent £72,000 of taxpayers’ money in an attempt to maintain his ban on inmates receiving books in prison from visitors.
  
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• Jewish supermarket attack: Hostage shot after he 'grabbed jihadist's empty gun'

  10-01-2015 17:02
  
  A hostage who survived an attack on a Jewish grocery store has described the moment one of the victims grabbed one of the jihadist's gun, only to find it was not working.
  
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