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General Sir David Richards backs Bob Ainsworth on Afghanistan time … – Times Online
Aug 17th
Times Online General Sir David Richards backs Bob Ainsworth on Afghanistan time … Times Online The new head of the Army went to Bob Ainsworth's aid today after the Defence Secretary was accused of over-optimistic spin in suggesting that the British presence in Afghanistan could be scaled back over the next year. General Sir David Richards, … Mother of 200th soldier killed in Afghanistan calls for MPs to … Telegraph.co.uk 200th soldier killed in Afghanistan named guardian.co.uk Bungling Bob U-turn on Afghan exit claim The Sun BBC News
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Row erupts over Afghanistan claims – Financial Times
Aug 16th
Telegraph.co.uk Row erupts over Afghanistan claims Financial Times Bob Ainsworth, defence secretary, was embroiled in a political row last night after he implied that the British military would be able to pull back significantly from frontline operations in Afghanistan by next summer. … More British deaths as PM says Afghan mission 'vital' AFP Troops need better support – poll The Press Association New Bob bungle as war toll hits 204 The Sun Times Online
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McCann case: Possible identity for mystery woman – ABC Online
Aug 8th
Brisbane Times McCann case: Possible identity for mystery woman ABC Online Sydney police say a woman came forward yesterday claiming to know the person the McCann family is looking for. (AAP) Police say a Sydney woman has come forward with information that could help in the search for the missing British toddler, … Madeleine investigation digs deeper NEWS.com.au McCann suspect asked for 'daughter' Sydney Morning Herald Sydney woman comes forward over Maddie suspect AFP Brisbane Times
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Inquiry call over torture claim – BBC News
Aug 3rd
Channel 4 News Inquiry call over torture claim BBC News An independent inquiry is needed into claims UK security services were complicit in the torture of terrorism suspects, say MPs and peers. The Joint Human Rights Committee said it was unable to establish whether British officers were involved in … MI5 and MI6 are 'unaccountable', report says Telegraph.co.uk Probe Urged Into UK Role In Torture Sky News MPs and peers call for inquiry into torture guardian.co.uk Independent
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More than 150 UK casualties in a week in Helmand – guardian.co.uk
Jul 20th
BBC News More than 150 UK casualties in a week in Helmand guardian.co.uk Recent fighting in Afghanistan led to a record number of British casualties since the start of the war against the Taliban, with more than 150 badly wounded within a week, defence officials said yesterday. The figures are in addition to the 17 soldiers … Fallen British soldier named Reuters UK Joey is latest killed The Sun Manpower shortages hitting our war effort, by the MoD Daily Mail UK Express
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At British Open, Lee Westwood gambles, busts on 18th hole, misses … – New York Daily News
Jul 19th
Washington Post At British Open, Lee Westwood gambles, busts on 18th hole, misses … New York Daily News Lee Westwood is on the outside looking in after taking a risk on 18 at the British Open. TURNBERRY, Scotland – Lee Westwood was in a tough spot on the 18th green Sunday. He was one shot behind Tom Watson when he drove the ball into a … Watson Can't Convert in Regulation, Then Misfires in Four-Hole Playoff Washington Post Go 2 Guy: Watson gave us a dream that almost came true Seattle Post Intelligencer MLB open in its admiration for Watson More >
Tiger Woods in danger of missing the cut at British Open – Los Angeles Times
Jul 17th
BBC Sport Tiger Woods in danger of missing the cut at British Open Los Angeles Times Steve Marino makes his approach to the 18th green during the second round of the British Open on Friday. A flurry of bogeys drops Woods below the projected cut line. Steve Marino holds the tournament lead. By Chuck Culpepper Reporting from Turnberry, … Woods struggling to make cut at British Open USA Today First-round leader Jimenez shoots 73 to remain in hunt at British Open The Canadian Press A different look for Day 2 of the British Open The Associated Press CNN International
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Jul 15th
Telegraph.co.uk When I too went walkabout in the Blue Mountains Daily Mail Like the British backpacker Jamie Neale, I once went for a short walk in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales. And like Jamie Neale, I soon realised that I was completely and utterly lost. Twenty years ago, my wife and I flew to Sydney. … The art of survival: it's all in the mind Times Online Brit backpacker is found alive The Sun 'My boy's been found!' Hugs and a kick up the backside for son … guardian.co.uk Telegraph.co.uk
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Gordon Brown says troops in Afghanistan have right equipment – Telegraph.co.uk
Jul 13th
guardian.co.uk Gordon Brown says troops in Afghanistan have right equipment Telegraph.co.uk Gordon Brown has insisted that British troops are equipped well enough to succeed in the increasingly bloody war against the Taliban in Afghanistan. By Andrew Porter, Political Editor The Prime Minister admitted that the death toll in recent days had … Crucial questions on Britain's disastrous adventure in Afghanistan The Herald Brown asks Afghans for more troops to help British war effort Times Online Brown defends Afghan policy as cross-party consensus frays guardian.co.uk AFP
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UK's Brown tries to shore up support for Afghan mission – Reuters
Jul 12th
BBC News UK's Brown tries to shore up support for Afghan mission Reuters LONDON, July 12 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's government tried to shore up public faith in the Afghan war effort on Sunday after the death of eight British soldiers in 24 hours sowed doubts over the mission. … Four NATO Soldiers Killed in Southern Afghanistan Voice of America NATO Casualties Stoke Concern Wall Street Journal Obama: British help in Afghan war effort vital The Associated Press AFP
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