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Diane Abbott to replace John Terry as England captain

plans to divide her squad into 4-4-2, and RULE!Mrs Abbott is expected to slot into Terry’s role at the centre of defence, significantly strengthening the national squad for the European Championships this summer.

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Posted: Feb 5th, 2012
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Republicans ask Gingrich for an ‘open relationship’

Mormons have far more wivesAs the race for the Republican Party presidential nomination heats up, an increasing number of GOP members are asking a resurgent Newt Gingrich if it would be okay if they saw other candidates.

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Posted: Jan 30th, 2012
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Rick Perry forgets which country he wants to be President of

threatened to bomb Iowa‘What we need is a President who has a clear vision for our nation. And that is what I offer the people of…, the people of… Oh boy, just give me a minute, will you?’

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Posted: Nov 28th, 2011
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Man who shook hands with Sepp Blatter apologises ‘for causing offence’

a simple gesture of respect and reconciliation, leaving the other hand free to accept cashA man who yesterday shook hands with embattled FIFA president Sepp Blatter has sought to downplay the significance of his actions and apologise for any offence he may have caused.

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Posted: Nov 19th, 2011
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Prime Minister accused of waiving competence checks on his Home Secretary

Downing Street was embroiled in a fresh scandal today as it emerged that Prime Minister David Cameron may not have performed adequate checks on the individual he appointed to control the nation’s borders. It is alleged that in May 2010 he waived normal vetting procedures in allowing Theresa May to enter the office of Home Secretary.

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Posted: Nov 9th, 2011
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