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Abu Qatada: court rejects government's appeal bid
Home secretary Theresa May running out of options in her legal battle to deport radical Islamist preacher to Jordan
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Israeli general: Syrian 'regime has used and is using chemical weapons'
Military intelligence chief says Bashar al-Assad's regime has used lethal chemicals – probably Sarin – against opponents -
UK businessman found guilty of selling fake bomb detectors to Iraq
Jim McCormick made millions of pounds selling 'completely ineffectual' devices based on novelty golfball finder -
Relief for Osborne as UK budget deficit narrows
Government spared further embarrassment by better-than-expected public finances for 2012 -
Boston bombing: FBI backlash 'risks turning US into surveillance state'
FBI insist they scrutinised Tamerlan Tsarnaev as intelligence veterans say increased surveillance would erode civil liberties
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Rio Ferdinand suggests Manchester United's title is better than City's
Rio Ferdinand appears to have had a dig at Manchester City when suggesting Manchester United's title win is more valuable as it was not achieved on goal difference -
Jürgen Klopp annoyed at timing of Mario Götze's Bayern Munich deal
Borussia Dortmund coach Jürgen Klopp has admitted his annoyance at the timing of the announcement of Mario Götze's move to Bayern Munich -
Chris Gayle scores fastest century in cricket history during IPL game
Chris Gayle has set a new record for the fastest century in the history of professional cricket with an astonishing ton off just 30 balls for the Royal Challengers Bangalore -
So many questions for Godolphin to answer over steroids discovery
Godolphin have many questions to answer over the trainer Mahmood al-Zarooni's drugging of 11 of their horses -
Wimbledon Court One set for retractable roof from 2019
The All England Club have announced their intention to build a retractable roof over Court One in time for the 2019 tournament
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Shhhh! How keeping secrets became cool
Mark Lawson: Broadchurch's ending was known only to a handful of insiders before it was broadcast – and none of them blabbed. Is 'saving the surprise' good news for both artists and audiences? -
Richie Havens, my musical hero
Groove Armada's Tom Findlay recalls writing songs, recording and touring with the musical great – and how he wowed their mums -
The Testament of Mary – review
Colm Tóibín's monologue exploring the grief of Christ's mother has a lulling sameness until the terrible confessions of the finale, writes Alexis Soloski
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Unions issue strike threat over HSBC redundancies
'Staff at end of tether,' Unite union says, as bank announces job cuts as part of changes to provision of financial advice
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The best stationery – in pictures
Pens at the ready. When I say, you may turn over your sheets and begin – with this selection of paper and pens to send stationery lovers hearts a-flutter
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Five ways Apple has lost its bite
Two years after Tim Cook took over, Apple is expected to post its worst financial results for a decade – but why?
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How to cut the cost of your holiday - video
Patrick Collinson shares his tips on saving money on holidays, including how to spend money abroad without paying high commission costs
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Reykjavik, my city: Sigtryggur Baldursson's guide to the Icelandic capital - video
Musician and founding member of Icelandic alternative rock band Sugarcubes Sigtryggur Baldursson takes us on a tour around his city, Reykjavik
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