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Charles Taylor’s reign of terror in Liberia
As Charles Taylor is sentenced to 50 years in prison, Channel 4 News Foreign Editor Ben de Pear says his reign of terror in Liberia should not be forgotten.
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Met officer arrested over bribery allegations
A Scotland Yard detective and three others are arrested as part of an investigation into claims that illegal payments were made to police officers.
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‘No simple solution’ to underwear bomb threat
US officials say the discovery of a plot involving an improved “underwear bomb” shows militants are determined to build bombs that can pass through airport security.
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US foils new ‘underwear’ bomb threat
America foils a plot by al-Qaeda in Yemen to detonate an upgraded version of the failed 2009 “underwear bomb”, according to US officials.
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Can fragmented al-Qaeda capitalise on instability?
The question now is will al-Qaeda, with its new North African leadership, be able to capitalise on the politcal instability which follows revolution?
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Liberian warlord Charles Taylor found guilty
The former Liberian president is found guilty of war crimes in Sierra Leone at a special court in The Hague.
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UN Human Rights Council urges Sri Lankan accountability
The United Nations Human Rights Council has backed a resolution urging the Sri Lankan government to prosecute commanders guilty of misconduct during its civil war against Tamil insurgents.
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Doctors still working despite being restricted or banned
A Channel 4 News investigation has discovered doctors who have carried on working despite being suspended or having restrictions placed on their practices by the General Medical Council (GMC).
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Doctor who prescribed Nurofen to baby with meningitis
Dr Godwin Duru, was working as a locum doctor in Barnet hospital in in north London in 2005, when the parents of nine-month-old Joshua Davis brought him in to A&E, believing him to be seriously ill.
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Italy criticises Britain over hostage rescue attempt
After British and Italian hostages die in Nigeria during an attempted rescue mission, the Italian president says his country should have been informed before the mission was carried out.
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Italian president condemns UK’s failed rescue attempt
The Italian president lashes out at the UK for not informing his country before launching the operation to rescue an Italian and British hostage, which resulted in their deaths.
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The hurdles faced by ‘New Brit’ athletes
At what stage is a Brit no longer considered “plastic”? Channel 4 News Sports Reporter Keme Nzerem describes the fuss over US-born Tiffany Porter’s selection for Team GB.
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‘Underpants bomber’ sentenced to life
Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, who attempted to blow up a US airliner on Christmas day in 2009 with a device concealed in his underwear, has been given a life sentence.
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Meteorite offers rare insight into conditions on Mars
They don’t know how old it is, or how it got here, but scientists are delighted to get their hands on a lump of rock with a very special pedigree.
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Do footballers trump bankers when it comes to pay?
One holds the UK economy in his hands. The other’s role is even more important – at least if you ask some people. Channel 4 News checks the Top Trumps cards of Stephen Hester and Fabio Capello.