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Scores killed as car bombs rock Baghdad new

Car bombs killed at least 112 people in a brutal reminder of the threat from Iraq's stubborn insurgency.

Fit for purpose: intensive workouts burn calories, but low-intensity exercise such as walking or slow jogging is better at burning fat

Why your workout isn't working

Still not getting any thinner? Research shows the link between exercise and weight loss is not nearly as simple as most of us think.

Energy giants should return money that's rightfully ours

Martin Hickman: These companies made excessive profits because of a regulatory failure. Why should customers pay for that?

A woman is rushed into hospital in Florida after being picked up by ambulance from Tiger Woods' home in Windermere, Orlando

Woman rushed to hospital from Tiger Woods' house new

A middle-aged woman was rushed to hospital in the latest personal drama to hit the troubled golfer.

Outrage over Minister's immigration comments new

Home Office Minister Phil Woolas provoked outrage after claiming immigration officials were "putting their lives on the line".

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Ashes on free TV moves a step closer

The prospect of Ashes cricket returning to free-to-air TV moved a step closer last night after the Government broadly accepted a "persuasive" set of recommendations made by David Davies' report.

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This week's top fashion web sales: Christmas gifts for everyone

Almost all major sample sale sites have added special Christmas sections to their offer now, with some of them -- such as Rue La La -- even posting selections of 'fool-proof' gifts for 'him' and 'her.' As for discounted designer fashion, this week holds sales by Rodarte, Thakoon, and Valentino.

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Branson unveils his spaceship

Billionaire Richard Branson yesterday unveiled the first commercial passenger spaceship, a sleek black-and-white vessel that represents an expensive gamble on creating a commercial space tourism industry.

Rall was decorated four times by Hitler for his record 275 kills

General Günther Rall: Luftwaffe fighter ace who helped create the modern German airforce

Günther Rall, a seasoned German fighter ace who was still only 23 years old, was told he would not walk again, yet he defied medical opinion to become one of the leading pilots of the Second World War and made an important contribution to developing the post-war German air force.


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