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M&S suspends redundancy plan ‘whistle-blower’

Aug 27th, 2008

A worker at Marks & Spencer (M&S) who “blew the whistle” on the high street giant’s plans to slash redundancy terms for more than 60,000 staff has been suspended and faces a disciplinary hearing.



Hillary Clinton: ‘Barack is my candidate’

Aug 27th, 2008

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David Miliband builds ‘coalition against Russian aggression’

Aug 27th, 2008

David Miliband is expected to deploy his fiercest rhetoric yet in the West’s showdown with Russia when he makes a keynote speech in Ukraine over the conflict in the Caucasus.



Dead baby found at recycling centre

Aug 27th, 2008

The body of a newborn baby was found amongst the rubbish at a recycling plant in Cambridgeshire today.



Edinburgh salutes Chris Hoy’s Olympic treble

Aug 27th, 2008

Mansfield - and Jimmy Choo shoes - welcome back Rebecca Adlington



Russia must not start new Cold War: Britain

Aug 27th, 2008

KIEV (Reuters) - British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said on Wednesday Russian President Dmitry Medvedev had a big responsibility not to start a new Cold War which the West does not want.



More killed in India religious riots

Aug 27th, 2008

BHUBANESWAR, India (Reuters) - Police were ordered to shoot rioters on sight in an eastern Indian state on Wednesday to tame rising violence between Hindus and Christians that has killed 11 people so far and left the Pope “profoundly saddened”.



Mini-skirts reign as Italy bares showgirl obsession

Aug 27th, 2008

ROME (Reuters) - When it comes to political satire, Italians like theirs hot — with buxom women in mini-skirts and low-cut tops dancing as cameras zoom in on their breasts and long legs.