Alex Thomson
Withdrawing from Afghanistan: what next?
As news emerges of more Nato deaths in Afghanistan, Alex Thomson asks what happens when foreign troops leave the country.
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FactCheck: the terror plots that failed
MI5 are “not in the dock” over the Woolwich killing – but should they be? FactCheck looks at the UK’s track record on foiling terror plots before they happen.
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Suspect in Lee Rigby murder taken into custody
As the family of Woolwich suspect Michael Adebolajo issue a statement of condolence to Lee Rigby’s family, Michael Adebowale, the other suspect, is released from hospital to be questioned by police.
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Standing up to Golden Dawn in Greece
The economic crisis in Greece has led to a rise in support for the far-right Golden Dawn and an increase in racist attacks. Jamal Osman talks to one man who is fighting back.
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Max Clifford denies 11 counts of indecent assault on girls
Shouts of abuse greet the man better known for fighting the PR battles of the rich and famous, as Max Clifford arrives in court to deny allegations of historic indecent assault.
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Play-off final: does your team have Premier sticking power?
On Monday the most valuable match in football will take place – a clash between Crystal Palace and Watford for promotion, and the riches that come with it, to the Premier League.
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Anti-Muslim backlash soars in wake of Woolwich murder
The murder of soldier Lee Rigby has provoked a backlash of anger across the UK, including the attacking of mosques, racial abuse and comments made on social media.
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Tough on tax, but is it all talk? FactCheck
The government’s promising it’s cracking down on tax avoiders. Are their claims avoidance or evasion? FactCheck finds out.
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Woolwich attack: suspect known to banned Islamic group
The former leader of the banned Islamic group Al Muhajiroun says he knew one of the suspects, believed to be Michael Adebolajo, as security forces admit that both were on their radar.
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Government’s defiance over Woolwich murder
Earlier plans to ban London military personnel from wearing uniform in public are overturned as the Cobra committee rules “the best way to defeat terrorists was to continue with normal life”.
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Man charged over 1982 Hyde Park bombing
John Anthony Downey is charged with the murders of four soldiers in the IRA’s notorious Hyde Park bombing in London 31 years ago.
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How tax avoidance became the new ‘evil’
MPs are falling over themselves to talk tough on tax. But with Google claiming tax avoidance is merely capitalism in action, lawmakers are now coming under scrutiny in the Great British tax debate.
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Apple CEO Cook defends company’s tax strategy
Appearing before US senators, Apple boss Tim Cook rejects accusations that his company is exploiting tax loopholes and says it pays “every single dollar” of the tax it owes.
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Tutu’s Templeton award for ‘spiritual principles’
On Tuesday Archbishop Desmond Tutu receives the Templeton prize for his work in “affirming life’s spiritual dimension”. But the civil rights activist has not said what he will do with the £1.1m award.
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Happy anniversary? Recession marks first year for Hollande
The French president marks a year in office with a rare press conference. But with France entering recession and his popularity at an all-time low, it may not be the happiest of anniversaries.
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