Wednesday, 8 August 2012

The Week
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main headlineChris Hoy sheds tears of joy as he makes UK Olympic history

Cycling champion 99.9 per cent sure these will be his final Games as he asks: 'How can you top this?'

Egypt-Israel peace treaty 'must be revised' to stop Sinai terror

Upsurge in Islamist violence in supposedly demilitarised Sinai desert is a tricky issue for old enemies

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main headlineTen Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 8 Aug 2012

Gold for Hoy as UK beats record, Bank of England predicts zero growth for UK and astronomer Lovell dead at 98

Zara founder overtakes Buffett as world's third richest man

Spaniard Amancio Ortega has seen his wealth surge despite his country's economic troubles

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main headlineGiffords gunman Jared Lee Loughner avoids death penalty

Tucson killer strikes plea bargain after shooting six people dead in rampage, but will never get parole

Lima serves 'beautiful' fusion food from Peru's rich culture

For those with an adventurous palate, the dishes at Lima are a revelation and great to look at

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main headline'Injured' Makhloufi wins 1500m gold a day after being expelled

Algerian gold medalist at centre of controversy has last laugh after failing to compete in 800m

Found: John Travolta's white suit from Saturday Night Fever

V&A launched search for iconic outfit to include in upcoming Hollywood Costumes show

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main headlineSacha Baron Cohen gets licence to spoof James Bond films

Comedian who created Borat is set to make Bond spoof, but he has some stiff competition