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Briton converted replica firearms into real-life guns for gangs

date: 2008-08-27 21:59:00

A 34-year-old Briton was convicted Wednesday of converting replica firearms used in films into functioning machine guns that were used in gangland murders.

source: uk.news.yahoo.com

Geoffrey Alderman: British universities should join the rebellion against academic league tables

date: 2008-08-27 21:00:00

Geoffrey Alderman: American universities have begun a rebellion against academic league tables. British universities should join them

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Europe must stand up to Russia says UK

date: 2008-08-27 19:52:44

Miliband says in light of Georgian crisis west must re-examine every aspect of relations with Moscow

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Disclosure of prisoner details would harm national security, says US

date: 2008-08-27 18:29:05

Releasing details about a prisoner held in Guantanamo Bay would damage UK relations with America, court told

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Family still missing after fire

date: 2008-08-27 17:47:28

A family of three are still missing after their Shropshire home was gutted in an arson attack.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

The world is becoming a happier place

date: 2008-08-27 17:00:00

Economic growth in developing countries has translated into big increases in happiness, but people in richer countries have seen much more modest improvements

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Pound hits fresh two-year low against dollar

date: 2008-08-27 16:58:00

The pound hit a fresh low against the dollar on Wednesday, slumping below the 1.8300 dollar mark -- its lowest point since July 2006.

source: uk.news.yahoo.com

Miliband warns Russia over new Cold War

date: 2008-08-27 16:53:00

Foreign Secretary David Miliband warned Russia Wednesday not to start a new Cold War but said Western attempts to isolate Moscow would be counterproductive.

source: uk.news.yahoo.com

NHS set for large budget surplus

date: 2008-08-27 16:42:17

The NHS in England is heading for an estimated surplus of £1.75bn in the current financial year, official estimates predict.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Underworld gunsmith faces jail

date: 2008-08-27 16:41:43

A man has been found guilty of converting replica Mac-10 guns into lethal weapons including the one which killed teenager Michael Dosunmu.

source: www.itn.co.uk

Bloody legacy of gun factory

date: 2008-08-27 16:33:04

The guns made by Grant Wilkinson are linked to some of Britain's most serious crimes, including the murder of PC Sharon Beshenivsky.

source: www.itn.co.uk

Muslim convicted over teen floggings in Shia rite

date: 2008-08-27 16:05:00

A British court found a devout Muslim guilty of cruelty Wednesday for forcing two teenagers to flog themselves until their backs bled during a Shia religious ceremony.

source: uk.news.yahoo.com

Tinsley House immigration removal centre rebuked for treatment of single women

date: 2008-08-27 16:04:17

Prisons inspector Anne Owers troubled by plight of Tinsley House detainees

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Three in court today over alleged plot to kill Brown

date: 2008-08-28 23:07:33

The suspects, all from Blackburn, have been charged with terror offences

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Two more firms join flight from UK tax

date: 2008-08-28 23:05:47

Henderson and Charter to seek refuge in Ireland but employees will stay put

source: www.guardian.co.uk

The difficulties and rewards of being on a literary judging panel

date: 2008-08-28 23:05:44

Literary editor Claire Armitstead on the inside story of the Guardian first book award longlist

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Murray advances to third round at US Open

date: 2008-08-28 22:07:00

Scot Andy Murray overcame a second set stumble to hold on and beat Michael Llodra 6-4, 1-6, 7-5, 7-6 (9/7) in the second round of the 20.6 million-dollar US Open on Thursday.

source: uk.news.yahoo.com

Lockerbie evidence not disclosed

date: 2008-08-28 21:13:17

Scottish police had information that could have changed the outcome of the Lockerbie trial, a BBC programme learns.

source: news.bbc.co.uk


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Man convicted of converting guns

date: 2008-08-27 15:34:40

A man is found guilty of converting replica submachine guns into live weapons linked to more than 50 shootings.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

BBC Worldwide to launch targeted web music service

date: 2008-08-27 15:32:48

BBC Worldwide is to launch a targeted web music service early next year, tapping an archive that includes the Old Grey Whistle Test and the John Peel Sessions. By Jemima Kiss

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Child cruelty verdict over flogging

date: 2008-08-27 15:18:13

A devout Muslim has been found guilty of child cruelty after forcing two boys to flog themselves during a religious ceremony.

source: www.itn.co.uk

David Cameron joins attacks on Russia over Georgia war

date: 2008-08-27 15:12:46

Tory leader calls for suspension of European negotiations with Moscow

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Man guilty of making boys flog themselves with blades in Muslim rite

date: 2008-08-27 14:57:51

Teenagers were forced to cut themselves during self-flagellation ceremony in Manchester, court hears

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Credit crunch eases congestion

date: 2008-08-27 14:21:30

High fuel costs and the economic downturn have cut road congestion, a report has said.

source: www.itn.co.uk

Man convicted over Shia flogging

date: 2008-08-27 13:59:52

A man is convicted of child cruelty after forcing two boys to flog themselves during a Shia Muslim ceremony.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

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