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Sir Hugh Orde, the new president of the Association of Chief Police Officers

The Big Question: Are there too many police forces, and does the system need an overhaul?

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The Big Question: Who will be the EU's first president, and why is the role so contentious?

Wednesday, 18 November 2009

Why are we asking this now?The European Council, the EU's main decision-making body, made up of the leaders of the 27 member states, is due to appoint its first president at a special summit in Brussels tomorrow night. The post has been created by the Treaty of Lisbon, which streamlines the EU's workings and takes effect on 1 December after being ratified by all 27 countries.

Simon Mann during his trial in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, in June 2008

The truth behind the Equatorial Guinea coup

Thursday, 5 November 2009

The Big Question: Who were Scratcher, Smelly, and the Cardinal? And was Mark Thatcher a key player?

The Big Question: Why has rugby union become so dangerous, and what should be done?

Wednesday, 4 November 2009

Rugby union is a rough, tough sport – but lately it has become a whole lot more so, and the cost in terms of injured players is so great that clubs and officials are debating whether action needs to be taken to stem the tide.

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