Thursday, 30 June 2011

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Parliament seeks to avoid Athens-style clashes

The Mole: Major police operation underway after Athens violence puts wind up Westminster authorities


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Do William and Kate have the right man as adviser?

Crispin Black: With his Iraq war background, Sir David Manning is an unsuitable adviser to the royal couple

HE white paper: pig in lipstick or positive reform?

Briefing: how universtities will have to up their game to attract students

Lagarde to lead IMF, but is she right for the job?

First reaction: French finance minister is new IMF head, but critics warn she's too conservative

Is Google+ good enough to take on Facebook?

Google's new social network, launched today, boasts a host of innovative features

Transformers: Flog that turkey

In pictures: Flogging a turkey, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley hits the red carpet

Monaco denies reports of royal runaway bride

Palace says Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock are victims of smear campaign as rumours threaten weekend nuptials