A broker must pay £20 million damages awarded to a financial trader he deceived and defrauded, the Court of Appeal ruled today. Related Stories More job vacancies underline economic recovery Store price inflation highest since January UK budget deficit ’set to outstrip Greece’ Footsie falls again amid further Greek unrest FSA talks delay Prudential cash call
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Police investigating violence which erupted after an FA Cup tie arrested 11 men today in a series of dawn raids. Related Stories Smash-and-grab jewel raiders strike at Westfield shopping centre Death crash court hearing postponed Student ‘hit gay man to protect female friend’ Torture case brothers lose sentence appeal Guru raped meditation woman, court told
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11 arrested over FA Cup tie violence
South Africa’s goal-shy team have been offered one million rand (£90,000) to share for every time they find the net at next month’s World Cup on home soil, a senior official said today. Related Stories World Cup bid: England’s 2018 hopes boosted World Cup countdown: Torres ‘uncertain’ for spain opener Capello holds breath over United quintet as doctor does his rounds Andrew leads praise as Catt swaps kicking for coaching Torres ‘uncertain’ for spain opener
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South Africa players offered cash reward for goals
Two brothers who sadistically tortured a pair of young boys lost a challenge against their sentences today. Related Stories Teenager in court over death crash ‘Suspicious’ blaze at historic hotel Smash-and-grab jewel raiders strike at Westfield shopping centre Death crash court hearing postponed Student ‘hit gay man to protect female friend’
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Torture case brothers lose sentence appeal
A woman who struggles to leave her home due to panic attacks will spend much of her £4.5 million National Lottery fortune on her children, she revealed today.
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Veteran goalkeeper Brad Friedel insists he has no intention of hanging up his gloves even though he will turn 40 next year. Related Stories Foster resigned to Manchester United exit Tevez gives Mancini his backing Evans on verge of new Manchester United deal Pienaar wants to stay at Everton Manchester City deny Redknapp transfer claim
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They misspelled Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ name on her Hollywood Walk of Fame star, but the Emmy-winning star of “Seinfeld” and “The New Adventures of Old Christine” seemed tickled by the typo. Related Stories Turner Prize has grown up, says head judge Picasso sells at auction for record £70 million Film4 boosted by 20% budget increase Intel revamps Atom platform for smartphone push Supermarkets slash beer prices
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ name mispelt on Hollywood Walk of Fame
It seems certain that Thierry Henry will be leaving Barcelona in the summer after the club’s president Joan Laporta hinted that he would be willing to let the former Arsenal star move on.
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Barcelona happy for Henry to leave
Cardiff will be given more time to pay off their £1.9million debt to HM Revenue and Customs after their case to avoid a winding-up order was adjourned for the fourth time.
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The agency that represents Anna Kournikova and Martina Hingis says the pair is teaming up again at Wimbledon. Related Stories Murray ‘hooked’ on election debates as he prepares for Madrid
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Channel 4 is ramping up its film financing budget, with new films involving Danny Boyle, Keira Knightley and Carey Mulligan in the pipeline. Related Stories Florence And The Machine lead field for Mojo awards Naomi Campbell: My temper may stem from childhood abandonment Spielberg to make film of ‘War Horse’ Turner Prize has grown up, says head judge Picasso sells at auction for record £70 million
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The parents of a brother and sister who died from carbon monoxide poisoning said they were “beyond disappointment” after a Greek court cleared their tour company of any wrongdoing. Related Stories Corfu Thomas Cook staff ‘not responsible’ for child gas deaths Security scare disrupts Dutch war memorial tribute Thomas Cook reps cleared over child deaths in Corfu Berlusconi ally quits over apartment allegations Greek strike paralyses Greek public services
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A football fan has been charged with violent disorder following post-match clashes in which brooms and mops were hurled at police, police said today. Related Stories Security alert hits Aldgate area in London Alert lifted after central London area halted Jamaica calls in Met boss to help cut soaring murder rate Jockey blaze deaths accused ‘was angry’ Pipe bomb explodes outside police station
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Mark Steel: Farewell to the Labour Party
In 1930, the 16-year-old George Nissen watched in awe as trapeze artists performed their daring stunts at a travelling circus in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Seeing them dismount at the end of their routines, dropping from their swinging bars and bouncing into a safety net below set the keen gymnast and swimmer thinking about how the performers’ act would be even more spectacular if they could continue bouncing and doing more tricks
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George Nissen: Inventor of the trampoline
The rise in oil prices and VAT drove shop inflation higher in April, but it remains below the levels of December and January. Related Stories Essar suffers worst IPO in eight years Prudential set to offer shares at 40 per cent discount Adidas hopes to score big profits at World Cup Pearson set for acquisitions after selling IDC to private equity firms for $2bn Goldman investors line up for lawsuits
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Shop price inflation jumped again in April
The life insurer Prudential will today attempt to entice investors to back its £14bn cash call with new shares being offered at a 40 per cent discount. The rights issue, which will price this morning, is being launched to fund the $35.5bn (£23bn) takeover of AIA – AIG’s Asian businesses. Prudential has been battling to convince its shareholders of the merits of the deal, which will transform the company into Asia’s biggest insurance group if successful
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Royal Mail, British Airways and state-controlled banks Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds are among the big British companies that have a “shockingly poor reputation among consumers”, a survey has revealed. British American Tobacco, the cigarette maker, has the worst corporate reputation out of 140 companies, but it is closely followed by Royal Bank of Scotland in 138th place and Lloyds TSB Group in 136th, according to the Reputation Institute’s UK Pulse Report 2010. Related Stories Prudential set to offer shares at 40 per cent discount Shop price inflation jumped again in April Adidas hopes to score big profits at World Cup Pearson set for acquisitions after selling IDC to private equity firms for $2bn Goldman investors line up for lawsuits
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Banks and BA have ’shocking reputation’
This election campaign has felt almost like a liberation.
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Leading article: This historic opportunity must not be missed
Kenneth Clarke admitted the Conservatives had only a “slim” chance of securing an overall majority in tomorrow’s general election as the party launched a desperate last-minute effort to pass the winning post. Related Stories Brown’s legacy may be a party never again able to rule alone Ashcroft gave Tories a further £123,464 donation, figures reveal Clegg will use strong poll result as mandate for electoral reform Voters vent their anger on Independent soapbox Election result still in doubt with four in 10 voters as yet undecided
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Nick Clegg will tell voters today that he will use a strong Liberal Democrat poll result to secure electoral reform as he issues his “personal guarantee” to deliver a fairer voting system. Related Stories Brown’s legacy may be a party never again able to rule alone Ashcroft gave Tories a further £123,464 donation, figures reveal Cameron embarks on marathon tour of Britain in last-ditch bid for votes Voters vent their anger on Independent soapbox Election result still in doubt with four in 10 voters as yet undecided
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Oh, the excitement
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Nevin’s Notes (05/05/10)
New figures released by the election watchdog show the Conservatives accepted £123,464 from Lord Ashcroft, the deputy chairman of the party, who is spearheading the battle for the key marginal seats. Related Stories Brown’s legacy may be a party never again able to rule alone Clegg will use strong poll result as mandate for electoral reform Cameron embarks on marathon tour of Britain in last-ditch bid for votes Voters vent their anger on Independent soapbox Election result still in doubt with four in 10 voters as yet undecided
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Ashcroft gave Tories a further £123,464 donation, figures reveal
Two Israeli soldiers were charged in a military court yesterday with forcing a 10-year-old Palestinian boy in the Gaza Strip to handle objects they suspected of being rigged to explode. Related Stories Pakistani man guilty of Mumbai massacre Maliki supporters disrupt poll recount Iranian reformist former minister stabbed Why Yemen’s future threatens to destroy its past US envoy visits Israel for ‘indirect’ negotiations
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Soldiers charged with using boy, 10, as human shield
A fresh corruption scandal cast a shadow on Silvio Berlusconi’s government yesterday when a cabinet minister quit after an investigation into the purchase of his luxury apartment in Rome.
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Berlusconi ally quits over apartment allegations
Sir Alex Ferguson indicated last night that there may be some fundamental changes to his side this summer as he spoke of a need to “freshen”, with one or two players possibly on their way out of the club. Related Stories Redknapp fires first shot: City’s bully tactics ruined our bid to sign Bellamy Mancini tells his side to ‘change the club’s history’ in one game Benitez has had no Juve offer, says his agent Wenger dismisses Spurs’ bid to snatch third place Benitez’s rift with boardroom grows wider
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Ferguson plans to ‘freshen’ United side over summer
Tiger Woods may have hit the ball into water five times during nine practice holes at Sawgrass yesterday, but he believes he has the answer to the swing problems which caused him to miss just the sixth cut of his career last week. “I know what the fix is,” he said
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Woods claims to know ‘the fix’ for his swing troubles
At one point earlier this year it looked as though Election Night 2010 might be a rather subdued affair. Around a quarter of Returning Officers wanted to delay the count in their constituencies until the following day, to save money and reduce the risk of error through exhaustion. But swingometer addicts insisted that the loss of excitement was too high a price to pay
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A night to remember: How to plan your election viewing
They’ve debated home affairs, foreign affairs and the economy – and caused a minor political earthquake in the process. Related Stories Cameron embarks on marathon tour of Britain in last-ditch bid for votes Voters vent their anger on Independent soapbox Election result still in doubt with four in 10 voters as yet undecided A night to remember: How to plan your election viewing A guide to hung parliaments
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The fourth debate: You ask the questions to the leaders of the three main parties
About 10 people were injured and the Dutch queen was briefly rushed to safety today when a shouting man caused panic among thousands of visitors at the country’s annual ceremony honoring World War II victims. Related Stories Court considers verdict over holiday deaths Greek economy protesters target Acropolis Greek strikes test government austerity plans Greek court considers verdict over holiday deaths Corfu Thomas Cook staff ‘not responsible’ for child gas deaths
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Security scare disrupts Dutch war memorial tribute
For all those who have ever wished for a hotline to a fashion editor ahead of a big night out, your dreams are about to come true. Working in collaboration with SHOWstudio.com, Topshop are unveiling a new project at their Oxford Street store tomorrow, to celebrate the launch of their new make-up range, and putting shoppers in touch with some of the biggest names in fashion. Related Stories Peter Andre to present teatime TV show Ptolemaic statue and temple gate discovered at Taposiris Magna Actress Lynn Redgrave dies Jack Tweed tells of suicidal thoughts after rape arrest Supermarket singer on the Turner Prize Shortlist
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Ready for your close-up?
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has wisely indicated that he will use mostly northern hemisphere based players to fulfill the Boks’ Test fixture against Wales in Cardiff on June 5. Related Stories Crouch sets aside family ties for mother of all ‘cup finals’ at Eastlands James Lawton: There are no excuses for Benitez. He must accept the blame for Livepool’s plight World Cup offers men ‘excuse’ to create a ‘den’ 2018 World Cup set for Europe according to reports FA to investigate crowd trouble incidents
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Peter Bills: South Africa poised for second-string selection
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres faces a race against time to be fit for Spain’s opening match at next month’s World Cup, according to the club’s new head of sports medicine and sports science, Peter Brukner.
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England World Cup winner Mike Catt will make his final appearance for London Irish in next Saturday’s Guinness Premiership clash against Northampton. Related Stories Bullish Rush get the job done for Blues as Wasps lose their lustre Jauzion kick-starts juggernaut for Toulouse to crush champions Harinordoquy masters Munster to nose Biarritz into the final Biarritz’s star Englishmen set to be overlooked for national duty
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World Cup winner Catt announces retirement
UK and Ireland airspace reopened at 1pm today after the return of Iceland’s volcanic ash cloud caused a morning of plane travel misery for thousands.
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Flights resume after ash cloud travel misery
A multimillion-pound sponsorship by Sainsbury’s of the London 2012 Paralympics was described as “historic” today by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) president. Related Stories France investigates Ryanair over taxes Charlie Munger: Savvy investor who makes up Buffett’s roaring double act US airline merger creates world’s biggest carrier Mortgage lending plummets by 83% Great expectations as Marc Bolland takes reins at M&S
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Paralympics wins ‘historic’ Sainsburys sponsorship deal
The Court of Appeal today overturned a decision which resulted in a consultant paediatrician of “international repute” being struck off over an allegation that he accused a mother of murder.
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Paediatrician wins appeal against being struck off
He’s come through throat surgery and survived From Pop Star to Opera Star (though the jury is still out as to which posed the greater threat) – so on the surface of it an all-Handel programme (strategically tied to his most recent album, of course) might have seemed like a sensible way of nursing Rolando Villazon back to full vocal health: plenty of fast moving coloratura to keep the healing chords supple, lightly inflected legatos, and only the soft-grained period instruments of the splendid Gabrieli Players under Paul McCreesh to surf. Related Stories Psy, Peacock Theatre, London Last Night’s TV - Coronation Street, ITV1; The World’s Fattest Families and Me, Channel 4 Hallé/ BBC Philharmonic Bridgewater Hall, Manchester Camden Crawl, Camden, London The Widow’s Tale, By Mick Jackson
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Rolando Villazon/ Gabrieli Players, Royal Festival Hall, London
Wigan midfielder Paul Scharner has confirmed that he expects to leave the club this summer. Related Stories Allardyce revels in defeating Wenger Bolton want Wilshere loan extension Manchester United fans angered by security staff Hernandez linked with Chelsea transfer Benitez wants to stay at Liverpool says agent
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Scharner set to quit Wigan
A security alert brought major traffic hold-ups to the Aldgate area of central London today. Related Stories Schoolboy ‘killed man to save mother’ Is that a candle – or a consignment of smuggled cocaine? Copper thieves cause power grid havoc Police quiz man over bar murder Trial for man accused of stealing antique books
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Security alert hits Aldgate area in London
Thousands of Greek public sector workers converged on parliament today to protest tough new austerity measures in the first big test of government resolve to implement deep budget cuts to win billions of euros in aid. Related Stories World War Two: The Final Weeks World War Two Photo Essay: The Final Weeks Court considers verdict over holiday deaths Greek economy protesters target Acropolis Greek court considers verdict over holiday deaths
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Greek strikes test government austerity plans
Citing the massive oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico that threatens several US states, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said on Monday that he no longer will support a plan to expand drilling off California’s coast. Related Stories Times Square bomb suspect in custody Times Square bomb suspect taken into custody Twenty eight killed in US storms Campaigners fight on for death row grandmother 28 killed in US storms
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California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger no longer backs offshore oil plan
Singer Peter Andre is to present a new teatime show on Channel 4. Related Stories Cash-strapped Britons watching more television Supermarket singer on Turner Prize Shortlist Apple’s Flash dispute threatens to explode China guards against ‘overseas hostile forces’ online Google expands VC staff to do more deals this year
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The Football Association today announced investigations into two separate incidents of crowd trouble at weekend matches. Related Stories A crisis that will haunt Liverpool for a generation Crouch sets aside family ties for mother of all ‘cup finals’ at Eastlands James Lawton: There are no excuses for Benitez. He must accept the blame for Livepool’s plight World Cup offers men ‘excuse’ to create a ‘den’ 2018 World Cup set for Europe according to reports
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FA to investigate crowd trouble incidents
Bolton manager Owen Coyle is keen to extend the loan spell of Arsenal youngster Jack Wilshere. Related Stories Wenger cries foul as Fabianski is cornered by Blackburn’s long-ball tactics Crisis talks turned us around, says Lampard Benitez set deadline to accept Juventus deal Allardyce revels in defeating Wenger Manchester United fans angered by security staff
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Bolton want Wilshere loan extension
Manchester United’s security staff have been accused of denying supporters entry to yesterday’s reserve league final at Old Trafford because they believed the fans were about to engage in a green and gold protest.
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Manchester United fans angered by security staff
There was relief for thousands of passengers today as aviation chiefs gave the go-ahead for Irish airspace to reopen at 1pm. Related Stories Ash closes Irish airports today Volcanic ash causes further travel chaos
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Irish airspace to reopen after ash cloud closure
The Prime Minister was today urged to make a pre-election intervention to help save thousands of jobs being lost in the mothballing of a giant steelworks. Related Stories Nevin’s notes: 04/05/2010 Hain offers Lib Dems four-year ‘partnership’ Bookmaker paying out on Cameron victory Clegg dismisses security chiefs’ criticism Sarah joins Gordon Brown on TV sofa
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Brown urged to intervene over steel plant
A woman known for singing through a PA system at a branch of Tesco has been shortlisted for this year’s Turner Prize. Related Stories Lynn Redgrave, star of ‘Georgy Girl’, dies of breast cancer Sculpture deemed too complex for Africa could be real after all Polanski says case against him is a ‘lie’ Redgraves mourn loss of another family member Cash-strapped Britons watching more television
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Supermarket singer on Turner Prize Shortlist
Greek protesters unfurled banners over the defensive walls of the ancient Acropolis today in protest at harsh new austerity measures as strikes began across the country.
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Greek economy protesters target Acropolis
The Redgrave acting family is today coming to terms with the loss of another key member after the death of Lynn Redgrave at the age of 67. Related Stories Actress Lynn Redgrave dies at 67 John Peel’s son follows in his father’s tracks Lynn Redgrave, star of ‘Georgy Girl’, dies of breast cancer Sculpture deemed too complex for Africa could be real after all Polanski says case against him is a ‘lie’
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Redgraves mourn loss of another family member
Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama today urged residents of Okinawa island to accept a compromise involving partial relocation of a US Marine base before a self-imposed end-of-May deadline. Related Stories ‘Dead’ Taliban leader threatens revenge on internet Sole surviving Mumbai gunman must hang, say prosecutors The Big Picture: Divine presents Soldier killed in Afghanistan named World’s oldest person dies aged 114
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Japan PM seeks compromise on US base deal
The world’s oldest person has died a week before her 115th birthday. Related Stories ‘Dead’ Taliban leader threatens revenge on internet Sole surviving Mumbai gunman must hang, say prosecutors The Big Picture: Divine presents Soldier killed in Afghanistan named Japan PM seeks compromise on US base deal
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Hundreds of flights were grounded today as a volcanic ash cloud loomed over Ireland and parts of Scotland.
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Volcanic ash causes further travel chaos
65 years ago this week, World War Two entered its closing stages. Hitler and Mussolini lay dead and the final, blazing weeks of the Second World War began
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World War Two: The Final Weeks
Mahler composed his extravagantly monumental Eighth Symphony, Symphony of a Thousand, in a white heat of inspiration and it proved to be the greatest success of his career. For many it will be the highlight of Manchester’s Mahler cycle, with Sir Mark Elder conducting the enormous forces of 121 instrumentalists, drawn uniquely from both the Hallé and the BBC Philharmonic, and around 300 singers (members of three Hallé choirs joined by the CBSO Chorus from Birmingham).
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Hallé/ BBC Philharmonic Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
After seven months under house arrest in his Swiss chalet, and still facing extradition, Roman Polanski has broken a long silence over his 33-year-old sex conviction, claiming the case against him is based on a “lie” and accusing the US authorities of wanting to “serve me on a platter to the media of the world”. Related Stories Covent Garden takes opera to football fans Actress Lynn Redgrave dies at 67 John Peel’s son follows in his father’s tracks Lynn Redgrave, star of ‘Georgy Girl’, dies of breast cancer Sculpture deemed too complex for Africa could be real after all
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Polanski says case against him is a ‘lie’
President Barack Obama’s Middle East peace envoy arrived in Tel Aviv yesterday for expected indirect Israeli-Palestinian talks but Israel voiced doubt about any breakthrough without direct negotiations. Related Stories Iran take their nuclear case to UN stage Pakistani man guilty of Mumbai massacre Maliki supporters disrupt poll recount Iranian reformist former minister stabbed Why Yemen’s future threatens to destroy its past
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US envoy visits Israel for ‘indirect’ negotiations
Before his ever-swelling legion of fans are able to rank Rory McIlroy’s 62 among the greatest last rounds ever played they must first establish it as the greatest last round played on that particular Sunday.
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McIlroy: ‘you see his shots and just stand back in amazement’
Two super league clubs have denied reports that an overseas player wants to return home.
Stuart Easton claimed his first win of the 2010 British Superbike season in the first of two races at Oulton Park yesterday.
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Motorcycling: Easton breaks duck to move into second
While her uncle Iain was suffering the agony of Premier League relegation with Hull City yesterday, Natasha Dowie was experiencing the ecstasy of scoring the winning goal in the FA Women’s Cup final.
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No wonder Rafael Nadal will put his feet up this week while his great rival, Roger Federer, takes on all-comers at the Estoril Open. With less than three weeks to go before the start of the French Open, their clay-court fortunes stand in stark contrast. Nadal has played 10 matches and won them all, claiming two Masters Series titles in the process, while Federer has lost the only match he has played.
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Nadal takes a break as Federer goes to work
Neil Robertson was the favourite to win this year’s World Championship final here in Sheffield having taken a welcome two-frame advantage over Graeme Dott into last night’s concluding session. Related Stories Snooker: Higgins faces suspension after match fixing allegations Boxing: Mayweather survives scare to stay unbeaten Snooker: Robertson takes overnight lead Higgins’ agent makes a case for defence against match-fixing Cycling: Pellizotti falls foul of UCI blood test
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Robertson holds the edge as play grinds to a halt
A French prosecutor is investigating the cut-price airline Ryanair for allegedly evading up to €4.5m (£3.9m) in payroll taxes in France.
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France investigates Ryanair over taxes
Neil Robertson was crowned world champion in the early hours of this morning with a hard-fought victory over Graeme Dott here in Sheffield. Related Stories Boxing: Mayweather survives scare to stay unbeaten Snooker: Robertson takes overnight lead Robertson holds the edge as play grinds to a halt Higgins’ agent makes a case for defence against match-fixing Cycling: Pellizotti falls foul of UCI blood test
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Snooker: Robertson outlasts Dott to claim first world title
A no fly zone may have to be imposed over Ireland tomorrow due to volcanic ash drifting south from Iceland, the Irish Aviation Authority said today. Related Stories Greece: A new age of austerity and anger dawns Pope prays before Shroud of Turin France’s rogue trader: ‘I was only a prostitute in great banking orgy’ Europe hopes Greek bailout will calm market 30 years after his death, Tito’s legacy lives on in the Balkans
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Ireland may have to restrict airspace due to ash
Steven Gohouri’s dramatic stoppage-time equaliser stole a point for Wigan and confirmed Hull’s relegation from the Barclays Premier League. Related Stories Rooney return spurs United but Ferguson left to ‘clutch at straws’ Formidable, ruthless and well-drilled. Chelsea show champion class Chelsea one step from glory Benayoun facing uncertain future Fulham’s Roy Hodgson targets top 10 finish
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Hull relegated after Wigan draw
The US head of homeland security said today that investigators haven’t ruled out any suspects, including foreign terrorist organizations, in the case of the unexploded car bomb that was parked in New York City’s Times Square on Saturday night. Related Stories Obama proves a hit with his comedy routine BP hires fishermen for rig clean-up operation US investigators hunt New York car bomb culprits BP oil leak to last ‘another week at least’ Continental and United to combine to create world’s largest airline
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‘No suspects ruled out’ in New York bomb scare
The Independent and Independent on Sunday are under new ownership following completion of the purchase by Independent Print Limited, a company owned by the Lebedev family. Related Stories ‘We were set up’, say pair accused of match-fixing Nick Harris: What the ‘News of the World’ did not say We were set up, say pair in ‘match-fixing’ scandal Independent Print completes acquisition of The Independent A new era for Independent titles
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Independent Print Limited acquires Independent titles and appoints Editor
Investigators combed through security video and other evidence on Monday in the hunt for suspects in a failed car bombing in New York’s Times Square and officials expressed optimism that the culprits will be found. Related Stories Hunt for bomber who targeted the heart of New York Obama flies to Louisiana as fears grow over oil-spill disaster Five killed after Mexico concert stampede Obama proves a hit with his comedy routine BP hires fishermen for rig clean-up operation
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US investigators hunt New York car bomb culprits
Depending on who you speak to, he was a “magician of self-promotion” or a man who triumphantly led the former Yugoslavia during its golden years. His critics talk disdainfully of his love of Cuban cigars and whiskey – but his supporters say that everything he had belonged to the people.
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30 years after his death, Tito’s legacy lives on in the Balkans
It is the most fascinating, unpredictable and nerve-racking election of all time, and Thursday will not conclude the drama. It will merely be the end of the first act
I am not a recovering immigrant.
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Yasmin Alibhai-Brown: Scapegoats for society’s many faults
Four weeks ago, with predictions that turnout in the election then about to be announced would hit a historic low, The Independent on Sunday launched its One of the Above campaign. The aim was two-fold: to persuade those hundreds of thousands of eligible voters who had failed to register to do so, and to suggest that, in spite of any understandable misgivings about politicians, as many of us as possible should use our vote
Despite Gordon Brown’s Opus Dei act of penitence, the only sin he confessed to was using the wrong word. When Nick Clegg was asked to cough up his personal weaknesses on the Eddie Mair show later the same day, he said, after peering into the depths of his soul, that he was bad at “keeping his papers in order”
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Who wants an untidy slob as a husband? And who’s got one?
More than ten people were injured today when a bomb exploded in the city of Nalchik, the capital of Russia’s North Caucasus region of Kabardino-Balkaria, Russian agencies quoted law enforcement agencies as saying. Related Stories On The Road: Ice cream and architecture in Rome A quest for Sicilian zest: The citrus farm that allows visitors to sample a traditional way of life Belgium passes Europe’s first ban on wearing burka in public Greece paves way for IMF rescue deal by agreeing savage cuts Tens of thousands of Albanians protest in Tirana
A suicide bomber blew himself up in a busy market area in the main city in Pakistan’s Swat Valley today, killing two civilians in the north-western region wrested from the Taliban last year, police said.
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Suicide bomber kills two in Pakistan’s Swat Valley
Floyd Mayweather has warned Shane Mosley that there is no game-plan that will be able to beat him ahead of their non-title fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas tonight. “There is no remedy on how to beat Floyd Mayweather.
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Boxing: Mayweather: I am unbeatable
For the last two years Novak Djokovic has run Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer close in the clay court season. This year there are signs of a changing of the guard.
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Followers of English club rugby may feel disappointed, even alarmed, at the way the European campaign has unfolded, but there is no denying that this weekend’s two-nation contest in the Heineken Cup is a fair and accurate reflection of the way things are at the top end of the northern hemisphere game. Related Stories Drogba praised as ‘world leader’ James Lawton: The Guardiola backlash begins as Messi misfires Football cards fall victim to top flight obsession Neil Warnock: We take on the champions – but my heart will be with Palace at Hillsborough James Lawton: Throw a match just to spite United? Nothing is further from the spirit of Shankly
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Brian Ashton: England’s hopes depend on clubs raising their games
The danger of ignoring mental health problems was highlighted by a teaching union yesterday after dramatic video footage was released showing the moment that a stressed science master attacked a pupil with a 3kg dumbbell. Related Stories ‘Lack of confidence’ is harming sex education Richard Garner: How stressed staff ’soldier on’ for fear of showing weakness Sats Boycott heads ‘face pay docking’ SATs pressure turns children off reading, say authors
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Union issues mental health alert after teacher’s attack
Now that the TV beauty contest is over, Miss UK voter has to decide who she wants to settle down with over the next few years, and the big question is who is most likely to sort out the housekeeping.
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Letters: The final leaders’ debate
Here’s a little play I’ve written to take your minds from more serious matters of state. Bigotblundergate, I’ve called it.
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Howard Jacobson: A morality play for these muddled times
What are we going to do for the rest of the election campaign? What are they going to do, the leaders, the strategists and the entourages? There are no more televised debates
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Steve Richards: What have these showdowns taught us?
Portsmouth manager Avram Grant admits he has received offers to manage other clubs, as he prepares for his side’s final Barclays Premier League home fixture against Wolves tomorrow.
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Grant reveals offers from other clubs
Bayern Munich today lodged their appeal against Franck Ribery’s three-match European ban for his sending-off in the Champions league semi-final first leg against Lyon. Related Stories Atletico final ‘well deserved’ says Simao Ferguson salutes Hodgson and Fulham Hodgson hails Fulham character Gerrard’s future uncertain despite walking off from defeat with head held high Leonardo set for AC Milan exit
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Bayern Munich lodge Ribery ban appeal
Mos Def, De La Soul, Kano, Bobby Womack, Shaun Ryder – it sounds more like a festival line-up than a list of just some of those who make an appearance during Gorillaz’s first full UK show for five years, but such is the power of Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s creation. The fact that the group’s three albums feature so many collaborators makes a full-blown tour a logistical nightmare, but when they do manage to get together it can produce a hell of a show. Related Stories Album: The New Pornographers, Together (Matador) Frances Partridge: The Biography, By Anne Chisholm Family Britain 1951-57, By David Kynaston London Philharmonic Orchestra/ Jurowski, Royal Festival Hall, London The Enigma of Capital, and the crises of capitalism, By David Harvey
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Gorillaz, Roundhouse, London
The court battle between the wife and former mistress of an accountant over the £3.2 million property portfolio he built up came to an abrupt halt today. Related Stories Court blocks football fan extradition Inquiry launched into clergyman’s ‘affair’ Hunt for missing cruise passenger Senior officer killed while leading from the front
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Court battle of wife and mistress settled
A commanding officer killed in hostile terrain in Afghanistan insisted on travelling in an exposed position in the lead vehicle of a routine patrol to inspire his men, an inquest heard today. Related Stories Court blocks football fan extradition Inquiry launched into clergyman’s ‘affair’ Hunt for missing cruise passenger
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Senior officer killed while leading from the front
An “evil and depraved” sex offender who tried to murder a woman so he could abduct and rape her granddaughters was told today that he will probably never be released from jail. Related Stories Stalking victims’ helpline launched Former doorman faces court over Milly murder Death blaze accused ’said someone’s done this’ Ex-policeman acquitted over porn video Teenage racist convicted of terror charges
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Man jailed over child rape and abduction attempt
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp insists midfielder Luka Modric will not be leaving White Hart Lane this summer.
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A former police officer was found not guilty today of trying to send a pornographic video to a 13-year-old girl. Related Stories Teacher cleared of attempting to murder pupil Teacher cleared of attempting to murder pupil with dumb-bell Stalking victims’ helpline launched Former doorman faces court over Milly murder Death blaze accused ’said someone’s done this’
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Shrewsbury have terminated the contract of manager Paul Simpson with immediate effect. Related Stories Lower divisions halt parachute increases
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Jonathan Sexton has been ruled out of Leinster’s Heineken Cup semi-final against Toulouse tomorrow. Related Stories Clubs taken down a peg after move for expansion Bates’ Newcastle future looks uncertain
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Sexton out of Heineken Cup semi-final
Newcastle chairman Dave Thompson has fuelled speculation that director of rugby Steve Bates is set for the axe by vowing to “put the club right” after a disappointing season. Related Stories Clubs taken down a peg after move for expansion Sexton out of Heineken Cup semi-final
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Bates’ Newcastle future looks uncertain
Sir Alex Ferguson claims Roy Hodgson is a certainty to be named Manager of the Year and feels Fulham’s “miraculous” march to the Europa League final is one of the best achievements by a British club in Europe. Related Stories The Big Picture: Where’s Jose? Burnley may qualify for Europa League Hamburg shattered by Fulham defeat Atletico final ‘well deserved’ says Simao Hodgson hails Fulham character
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Ferguson salutes Hodgson and Fulham
Roy Hodgson saluted the hunger that has swept Fulham into the Europa League final with last night’s 2-1 victory over Hamburg. Related Stories Great night for Fulham.
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Rafael Benitez has admitted he does not know whether he will get the funds he needs to turn Liverpool into a major force again. Related Stories Aston Villa have not missed Barry says Carew Gary Neville signs new Manchester United contract Rooney and Ferdinand may return at Sunderland Eduardo set for talks with Arsenal over future Kalou eyeing Chelsea victory over Liverpool
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Benitez unsure of Liverpool transfer budget