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| Sat, 22 November, 2008, 16:50 GMT | ||
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UK militant 'killed in Pakistan' A fugitive British militant linked to an alleged UK plot to blow up transatlantic airliners is killed in Pakistan, reports say. Obama seeks to create 2.5m jobs US President-elect Barack Obama says he wants an economic plan in place to create 2.5m new jobs over two years. Freezing weather blasts Britain The UK is plunged into a freezing snap with an Arctic weather front bringing snow, and rain due to fall on frozen roads overnight. Zimbabwe refuses Annan group visa Former UN head Kofi Annan and ex-US president Jimmy Carter cancel a visit to Zimbabwe after they are refused visas. Blears sounds warning about BNP Communities Secretary Hazel Blears says some voters turn to the BNP because they feel ignored by mainstream parties. 'Israel spy' put to death in Iran A 45-year-old Iranian man convicted of spying for Iran's arch foe Israel is hanged, reports from Tehran say. Baby P mother anonymity concerns MPs raise concerns over suggestions that the mother of Baby P could be granted anonymity after she is released from prison. Argentine man kills himself on TV A former police chief in Argentina, wanted for alleged crimes against human rights, shoots himself dead live on television. Eight punters win racing jackpot Eight ticket holders win a share of a £4.9m jackpot in the weekly Scoop6 game. Sergeant set for one last waltz John Sergeant fans will see the former political journalist dance one last time later on Strictly Come Dancing. |
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