Monday, 20 August 2012

The Week

The Week
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main headlineRattled: IDS charges Flanders with 'peeing all over industry'

Iain Duncan Smith's attack on BBC economics editor is further evidence of panic at lack of real growth

Julian Assange balcony speech - victim or manipulator?

Swedish police travelled abroad to quiz murder suspect - so why can't they see Assange in London?

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main headlineBraving sharks and jellyfish... Diana Nyad?s marathon swim

62-year-old endurance swimmer tackles rough seas and other dangers in 103-mile swim from Cuba to Florida

Sainsbury's chief opposes longer Sunday opening hours

Plans to extend Olympic opening hours are 'not a magic answer' for UK economy

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main headlineTen Things You Need to Know Today: Monday 20 Aug 2012

Latin America rallies for Assange, Top Gun director jumps to his death and Pussy Riot protest arrests in France...

Brady 'envelope saga' reveals our toxic interest in serial killers

Opinion Digest: society's killer addiction, making British Rail sustainable, the power of protest

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main headlineTop Gun director Tony Scott commits suicide in Los Angeles

Younger brother of Gladiator director Ridley Scott jumps to his death from bridge over LA harbour

'Love rat' Steve McClaren fights to save his marriage

Tabloid Tales: Ex-England manager in trouble again, Harry hits Vegas, Cher Lloyd under fire

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main headlineSleeping Dogs game: a love letter to Hong Kong action flicks

Undercover cop story isn't the most original game of the year, but it could be the most enjoyable