Jun
2009
Articles from 13th Jun 2009
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Medals honour for WWII codebreakers
Jun 13 2009 | National News
Thousands of surviving codebreakers who cracked the German Enigma codes during the Second World War are to receive service medals, it was reported. Read
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IVF blunder couple left devastated
Jun 13 2009 | National News
A couple who underwent fertility treatment have spoken of their devastation at their last embryo being accidentally implanted in another woman. Read
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Iran clashes follow disputed poll
Jun 13 2009 | National News
Supporters of the main election challenger to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad clashed with police and set up barricades in Iran as authorities claimed the hard-line president was re-elected in a landslide. Read
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Darling forecasts economic growth
Jun 13 2009 | National News
Chancellor Alistair Darling has restated his prediction that the British economy will return to growth by the end of this year. Read
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Lady Thatcher to stay in hospital
Jun 13 2009 | National News
Baroness Thatcher will remain in hospital until at least Monday after breaking her arm in a fall, her spokesman said. Read
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Prescott issues Miliband unity call
Jun 13 2009 | National News
John Prescott has issued a sharp rebuke to David Miliband over an interview in which the Foreign Secretary admitted he considered quitting the Cabinet during last week's leadership crisis. Read
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Clashes after Ahmadinejad victory
Jun 13 2009 | National News
Iranian riot police clashed with supporters of the main opposition candidate in disputed presidential elections as incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was declared the winner by a landslide. Read
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Queen watches Trooping the Colour
Jun 13 2009 | National News
Thousands of well wishers celebrated the Queen's official birthday as the milestone was marked by a Trooping the Colour parade full of pomp and pageantry. Read
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Rival blasts Iran 'election fraud'
Jun 13 2009 | National News
The main Iranian opposition candidate has condemned "violations" in the presidential election. Read
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Royal Family at Trooping the Colour
Jun 13 2009 | National News
The Queen is celebrating her official birthday with the Trooping the Colour parade. Read
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Rival condemns Iran election fraud
Jun 13 2009 | National News
The main Iranian opposition candidate has condemned "violations" in the presidential election. Read
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Charles blasted over building plan
Jun 13 2009 | National News
The Prince of Wales has set a "very dangerous precedent" by intervening to block a prestigious building project, a former planning minister warned. Read
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Soldier killed in Afghan attack
Jun 13 2009 | National News
A soldier has been killed by an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said. Read
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Lady Thatcher 'in good spirits'
Jun 13 2009 | National News
Baroness Thatcher is in "good spirits" in hospital where she is being treated after breaking her arm in a fall, her son said. Read
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North Korea in vow over plutonium
Jun 13 2009 | National News
North Korea has vowed to restart its uranium enrichment programme and "weaponise" all the plutonium in its possession. Read
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Warning over new wave of terrorism
Jun 13 2009 | National News
The police and MI5 must brace themselves to counter a new generation of violent Islamic terrorists, an expert has warned. Read
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Mandelson in 'joining the euro' row
Jun 13 2009 | National News
Controversy over British membership of the euro has been reignited after it emerged that Business Secretary Lord Mandelson said it was "obviously" still an objective of the Government. Read
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Ahmadinejad landslide win disputed
Jun 13 2009 | National News
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's main rival in the Iranian presidential election race is claiming there has been massive fraud at the polls. Read
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Brown leadership 'still threatened'
Jun 13 2009 | National News
Gordon Brown will face another challenge to his position as Prime Minister around the time of Labour's annual conference in September, Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has predicted. Read
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Briton wins £25m Euromillions prize
Jun 13 2009 | National News
Someone in the UK has scooped almost £25 million in the Euromillions Lottery draw. Read
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Kercher accused continues testimony
Jun 13 2009 | National News
Amanda Knox is continuing her testimony in her trial for sexually assaulting and murdering British student Meredith Kercher. Read
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So thrilled by MBE, says Joe Brown
Jun 13 2009 | National News
Veteran rock guitarist Joe Brown has said he "couldn't be more thrilled and delighted" to be honoured by the Queen after half a century in music. Read
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A very great honour, says Delia
Jun 13 2009 | National News
Delia Smith has said it was a "very, very great honour" to be awarded a CBE. Read
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Horror film legend Lee is knighted
Jun 13 2009 | National News
Christopher Lee, whose acting roles have terrified generations of film-goers, is knighted in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. Read
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Golfer and actor Lee among honoured
Jun 13 2009 | National News
Golfer Nick Faldo and veteran horror actor Christopher Lee are knighted in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. Read
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Designer recognised on honours list
Jun 13 2009 | National News
Two fashion heavyweights have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. Read
