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Qur’an burning would increase risk of terror attacks – Interpol

• ‘Strong likelihood’ of violent attacks if if burning goes ahead
• US pastor hints at cancelling event if contacted by Obama Continue reading

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Hillary Clinton: Mexican drugs war is Colombia-style insurgency

US secretary of state angers Mexican politicians and raises indignation with idea of sending in American military Continue reading

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Qur’an burning will boost terrorism, says Barack Obama

US president joins worldwide condemnation of plan by US preacher to burn copies of Qur’an to mark 9/11 anniversary Continue reading

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Rodney King to marry member of jury that award him $3.8m, say reports

Police beating victim reportedly to marry Cynthia Kelley after calling her on impulse four months ago – years after they last met Continue reading

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George Soros gives $100 million to Human Rights Watch

Billionaire’s biggest single grant to an American organisation will allow HRW to expand its reach into developing nations Continue reading

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Obama enters mid-terms campaign with $50bn infrastructure plan

President on the road to persuade voters economy is safe in his hands, ahead of elections expected to be tough on Democrats Continue reading

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Obama, Beck and America

How Glenn Beck can get away with turning civil rights into its opposite Continue reading

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Archie Panjabi: ‘I love roles that transform me’

Beating the stars of Mad Men to an Emmy for her role in The Good Wife was a ‘well-received shock’, British actor Archie Panjabi says Continue reading

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Jan Brewer’s Arizona governor election debate meltdown

Jan Brewer, running for re-election as Arizona governor, suffers not one but two televised debate car-wrecks Continue reading

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Oil rig fire triggers new pollution fear in Gulf of Mexico

Thirteen workers flee drilling platform but oil company denies spill Continue reading

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