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This picture was taken by a British soldier after a firefight near Al Majaar Al Kabir in southern Iraq on 14 May 2004.

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Does this picture show British soldiers broke Geneva Conventions?

Public inquiry to be launched into allegations of abuse against Iraqi civilians at UK-run detention camp

Clara Petacci, Mussolini's mistress in 1938, and Patrizia D'Addario

Italian stallions: The sex lives of Mussolini and Berlusconi

Mistress's diary reveals Mussolini's lust, while memoir tells all on Berlusconi.

The terrifying voyage of Burma's boat people

John Carlin: A sinister fate awaits Burmese Muslims seeking a better life.

Lloyds reveals cash call details new

The group is offering shareholders stock at a steep 38.6 per cent discount.

Police pass files on MPs and peers to the CPS

Four cases in expenses scandal referred to prosecutors.

Search for former royal aide after she absconds from jail

Murderess goes missing from open prison where she is serving life.

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