Thursday, 22 December 2011

The Week
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main headlineLoom of the jackboot: Obama gives military extreme powers

Obama, one-time lecturer on the US constitution, gives the late Kim Jong-il a run for his money

Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday 22 Dec 2011

UK could break-up within years, call for nuke subs in Falklands, Hansen 'coloured players' gaffe

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main headlineNewt Gingrich chased out of Iowa Capitol building

The tide is turning against the current favourite in the Republican race to the White House

Alan Hansen scores own goal with 'coloured players' remark

Twitter fury after Match of the Day pundit breaks taboo with 'breathtakingly ignorant' comments on racism

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main headlineSaudis could still flog woman who dared to drive car

Supposedly pardoned, Shaima Jastaniya could yet punished after Crown Prince's intervention

HIV breakthrough as FDA gives permission for trials

Major milestone in medical research as Canadian team is allowed to test vaccine on real patients

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main headlineJohn Terry vows to clear his name over racism charge

Can Terry continue to captain club and country with Anton Ferdinand charge hanging over him?

Did Evita Peron undergo a lobotomy against her will?

Scientist's research claims Argentina's first lady had nerve-severing procedure during cancer treatment