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Police hunt for soldiers’ killers

Police and the MI5 have begun the hunt for the rebel gunmen who shot dead two British soldiers in Northern Ireland on Saturday night. The execution-style murders, which took place outside the Massereene Barracks in Antrim, were carried out just hours before the soldiers were to leave the province... [continued]

Tsvangirai returns to Zimbabwe

Morgan Tsvangirai could return to Zimbabwe today to organise the funeral of his wife Susan, who was killed in a car accident on Friday. Zimbabwe's prime minister, who was flown to neighbouring Botswana on Saturday to rest and receive further medical treatment after the crash, is said to...[continued]

Obama hints at Taliban talks

President Obama has hinted at negotiations with "moderate" Taliban members, after conceding that America is losing the war in Afghanistan. Obama's admission comes as the president prepares to send an additional 17,000 US troops to Afghanistan. The strategy to appeal to those Taliban who are alienated by the extremism... [continued]

Lloyds gives out £80m in bonuses

Lloyds Banking Group is expected to spark fresh anger today when the bank distributes an £80m pay out in cash bonuses to staff today, following a multibillion-pound bailout funded by British taxpayers. The pay out will include bonuses of £1,000 each for 40,000 junior branch staff and other...[continued]

Jobless execs to get Govt help

Unemployed white collar workers are to receive special help at Jobcentres, in a £40m drive by Government to help around 350,000 people look for work. The scheme aims to help those who are newly unemployed and have no recent experience of looking for work - including professionals, executives and... [continued]

N Korea threatens US with war

North Korea has warned America, Japan and South Korea that any attempts to shoot down a satellite will result in war. Foreign governments believe that Pyongyang is planning to test a new version of a long range intercontinental ballistic missile, capable of striking targets in the western United... [continued]