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Diana killed for trying to expose UK arms dealers?

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More than 12 years after she died in a car crash in Paris, a leading defence lawyer has alleged that Princess Diana was murdered over her plan to expose UK’s arms dealers.

ASI plans drive for return of Raj art loot

Britain expects India to shortly ask yet again for the return of its artefacts allegedly looted during the colonial period and now showcased in various British museums.
The Independent newspaper said the Archaeological Survey of India is now compiling a list of the stolen riches before launching a “diplomatic and legal campaign” for t

Walcott out of English squad

Theo Walcott was omitted from England’s final 23-man World Cup squad on Tuesday, one of seven players dropped by coach Fabio Capello following a training camp.
Capello preferred the more experienced Joe Cole and Shaun Wright-Phillips to the Arsenal winger, who was at the 2006 World Cup at age 17 but never played.
Capello also left Darren Bent, Tom Huddlestone, Adam Johnson, Scott Parker, Michael Dawson and Leighton Baines out.
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BA crew to extend strike?

The ongoing dispute between British Airways management and cabin crew employees wor-sened as Unite the union has warned to hold a new ballot for a fresh wave of strikes.

Genes linked to birth defect, throat cancer found

In what could be called a major breakthrough, scientists claim to have identified a gene which is linked to birth defects in many individuals.

Sticky rice secret of Great Wall longevity?

Scientists claim to have discovered the secret behind the strength and longevity of the Great Wall of China — sticky rice.

Cameron vows transparent govt

British Prime Minister David Cameron, who is struggling with the aftermath of resignation of LibDem minister David Laws, promised to make his government more transparent and said he would rebuild trus

Chinese hide 3 million babies a year

As many as three million Chinese babies are hidden by their parents every year in order to get around the country’s one-child policy, a researcher has discovered.

MTN may revive RCom merger talks

With the Ambani brothers deciding to smoke the peace pipe, speculation is rife on whether the deal between Anil Ambani’s Reliance Communications and South African telecom major MTN would be resurrecte

England, Italy keep secrets

Fabio Capello knows his final England World Cup squad but won’t divulge it until Tuesday’s deadline.

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