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Restore trust in the democracy for which so many died

Telegraph View: the public's belief in the integrity of the political process has been greatly damaged by this Government Remembrance Sunday is an opportunity to reflect on, and give thanks for, the sacrifices that were made by...

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Lobbying row as ex-minister Paul Boateng lands defence firm job

Jonathan Oliver, Political Editor PAUL BOATENG, the former cabinet minister, has become a director of a private military company after lobbying the South African government to water down proposed anti-mercenary legislation....

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His last lonely walk

Staff Sergeant Olaf Schmid sounded uncharacteristically strained as his tearful words crackled over the telephone line from Afghanistan. Exhausted after another gruelling four-day operation defusing bombs in one of Helmand’s...

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Police given 3000 word 'A to Z of drugs slang' to stay ahead of criminals

Police officers are being issued with a list of almost 3,000 slang words and phrases associated with illegal drugs, in order to stay one step ahead of criminals. The names of some celebrities are also used as codes for drugs by...

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Remembrance Sunday: Fusilier James salutes comrades and tells of his own ordeal

Fusilier Thomas James the soldier who left his hospital bed to attend the funeral of a comrade in a symbol of the bravery of British servicemen has spoken with stoicism about his own ordeal which included 11 hospital operations.

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US launches 'Twin Towers' warship

A warship built with steel salvaged from the World Trade Center has been put into service in New York. Hundreds of US Navy officers and sailors and also families of 9/11 victims attended the commissioning of the USS New York in...

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Spooks star Hermione Norris 'to leave show in spectacular exit'

Actress Hermione Norris has quit her role in the hit BBC show Spooks, it was reported today. The 42-year-old, who plays MI5 counter terrorism section chief Ros Myers, is set to make her exit this series, according to insiders...

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The Record's James Blonde meets the man searching for spy talent

Nov 7 2009 Amy Devine SECRET service bosses have launched an X Factor-style talent search to recruit future spies in Scotland. John added: "It is part of a drive to boost the number of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service...

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Campaign for reason over Afghanistan

Voice of the Mirror 7/11/2009 The Prime Minister made a persuasive case for continued British military involvement in Afghanistan after the tragedies of the past week. Unless Gordon Brown rekindles public support for the "noble...

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DAN KING: Olympic team will hammer out deal for West Ham United

West Ham could still save the Olympic Stadium from being a white elephant by moving in after London 2012. News that Intermarket, a group linked with an Upton Park takeover, met the Olympic Park Legacy Company to discuss options...

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