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| Jan.8 |
London |
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Interest rates hit all-time low The Bank of England has cut rates to 1.5%, the lowest level in its 315-year history, as it continues efforts to aid an economic recovery
| Jan.9 |
London |
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Lloyds pays $350m to end US case UK-based bank has agreed to pay a $350m penalty to US authorities over financial transfers that violated US sanctions
| Jan.10 |
Qatar |
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Murray sweeps past Roddick for Qatar win In-form Andy Murray brushed aside Andy Roddick, 6-4 6-2 in 70 minutes, to successfully defend his Qatar Open title
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London |
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Prince's apology for racist term Harry has apologised for using offensive language ('Paki') to describe a member of his army platoon
| Jan.11 |
Northern England |
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Rampant United thrash title rivals Chelsea Manchester United scored a potentially decisive victory as goals from Vidic, Rooney and Berbatov gave the reigning champions a 3-0 win
| Jan.12 |
Portugal |
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Ronaldo crowned FIFA Player of Year Map of Manchester Portugal Cristiano Ronaldo was crowned world player of the year as Manchester United's star winger completed a stunning trophy collection | |
| Jan.14 |
London |
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Miliband regrets 'war on terror' Foreign Secretary David Miliband: the idea of a 'war on terror' is a 'mistake', putting too much emphasis on military force
| Jan.15 |
London |
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Go-ahead for new Heathrow runway The go-ahead has been given for a third runway, Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon has told MPs
| Jan.19 |
Melbourne |
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Murray, Serena beat heat, opponents Andy Murray's first win lasted only 45 minutes. Serena Williams had a 6-3, 6-2 win over China's Yuan Meng in 75 minutes
| Jan.20 |
Milan |
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Kaka rejects world record move to M. City Brazilian star has rejected a world record transfer move to Manchester City and decided to stay with AC Milan
| Jan.21 |
Iran |
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Iran declares BBC Persian TV illegal The minister of culture and Islamic guidance also banned Iranian journalists and artists from working for the channel
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London |
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Ex-KGB billionaire buys UK newspaper Alexander Lebedev, 49, is buying a controlling stake in the venerable Evening Standard for £1, assuming the unprofitable paper's debts
| Jan.23 |
London |
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UK in recession as economy slides The UK is now in recession for the first time since 1991. Gross domestic product fell by 1.5% in the last 3 months of 2008 | |
| Jan.24 |
Melbourne |
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Nadal, Murray sweep into fourth round Nadal brushed aside Haas 6-4 6-2 6-2, while fourth seed Murray was equally impressive in dispatching Melzer 7-5 6-0 6-3
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Scotland |
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Three killed in avalanche Map of Glencoe United Kingdom In all, nine people in two parties were caught up in the avalanche climbing the Buchaille Etive Mor, but five people escaped injury
| Jan.26 |
London |
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Sky joins BBC in refusing Gaza aid appeal Sky News, the British-based 24-hour news broadcaster, will not show a controversial appeal for aid for the people of Gaza
| Jan.27 |
London |
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Sky, BBC condemned for appeal rejection More than 100 lawmakers have signed a motion criticizing the BBC and Sky News for refusing to show an emergency appeal for Gaza | |
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London |
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UK ordered to reveal secret Iraq papers The British government was ordered to divulge notes from key meetings in which it committed to the 2003 conflict, reopening the controversy | |
| Jan.31 |
London |
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PM says 'no clear map' for crisis Gordon Brown: there is no precedent for the 'first financial crisis of the global age' | |
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