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Saddam Hussein Struck Out of History to Split Iraq Even More

added on 2010-07-06 12:30:59 (Pravda.Ru: Russian news and analysis)

Iraq�s Ministry for Education has decided to erase the memory of the former dictator of the nation Saddam Hussein. The scientific conference, which took place in Iraq last week, decided to not mention the name of the former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein in textbooks on history. It was also decided not to use such word combinations as the �US incursion� or the �US occupation� ...more.

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West Virginia's coal country pays tribute to Byrd, who never forgot it

added on 2010-06-30 09:31:49 (Washington Post - Politics)

WILLIAMSON, W.VA. -- There is no bronze statue of the legendary senator here. No historical plaque bearing his name. Here, in the secluded heart of West Virginia's coal country, the only monument to Robert C. Byrd lies on a creaky bookshelf, deep inside the Mingo County Clerk's Office. West Virginia - United States - Robert Byrd - Government - Byrd ...more.

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Family court body 'review needed'

added on 2010-06-28 05:00:42 (BBC News - News Front Page)

Union calls for review of body that looks after the interests of children involved in family court proceedings in England. ...more.

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Secret US-UK 'spy pact' released

added on 2010-06-25 03:30:40 (BBC News - News Front Page)

The BBC's Gordon Corera looks at newly-released files that reveal a top secret intelligence-sharing agreement between the US and UK. ...more.

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Epic halted at 59-59 in fifth set

added on 2010-06-23 23:30:44 (BBC News | UK | UK Edition)

John Isner and Nicolas Mahut tear up the record books as their first-round match is locked at 59-59 in the final set after 10 hours of play. ...more.

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Ex-bookseller wins writing prize

added on 2010-06-23 22:30:41 (BBC News - News Front Page)

An ex-bookseller from Dorset wins a £10,000 prize for first time novelists, named in honour of publisher Desmond Elliott. ...more.

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Man guilty of antique books theft

added on 2010-06-22 19:00:44 (BBC News | UK | UK Edition)

A man is found guilty of stealing antique books worth £40,000 from a world-famous library in central London. ...more.

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Budget to 'balance books' by 2016

added on 2010-06-22 18:30:42 (BBC News - News Front Page)

The Chancellor, George Osborne, outlines the government's plans to "balance the books" by 2016 ...more.

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'Booze cruise' stores close doors

added on 2010-06-19 12:01:10 (BBC News | UK | UK Edition)

The appeal of the "booze cruise" looks to be fading, as Tesco becomes the third UK store to to close its Calais branch. ...more.

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Live text - US Open round two

added on 2010-06-18 20:30:48 (BBC News - News Front Page)

Paul Casey looks to continue his challenge while Tiger Woods and Lee Westwood seek to move up the leaderboard on day two of the US Open at Pebble Beach. ...more.

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