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'Neo-Nazi' murders shameful, says Merkel
Thursday 17 November 2011
Germany will investigate how a group of neo-Nazis managed to operate under the radar of authorities for years, allegedly killing 10 people and robbing a string of banks, the justice minister promised today.
Members of murderous neo-Nazi gang linked to German secret service
Tuesday 15 November 2011
Germany's intelligence services have revealed that they are investigating whether members of a brutal neo-Nazi terror gang, responsible for a series of bomb attacks and cold blooded murders, were double agents who also covertly worked as secret service informers.
Girls, girls, girls: Ten years of Brit designer Peter Jensen
Saturday 12 November 2011
For 10 years, Peter Jensen has channelled the styles of off-beat muses from Tonya Harding to Sissy Spacek. Here, the British designer picks his favourite moments from a decade in fashion
Why do critics get so hot under the collar when it comes to concert clothing?
Thursday 10 November 2011
Jessica Duchen says it's sartorial snobbery
Fears grow for Christmas sales as M&S warns of fierce discounting
Wednesday 09 November 2011
The Fashion Audit: 31/10/2011
Monday 31 October 2011
We Love: Pyrus & Simeon Farrar
To celebrate the show of his work in the basement gallery below its Soho store, Pyrus has launched a limited edition of screenprinted T-shirts by Farrar, continuing his 'Of Rainbows and Halos' theme. 10 Newburgh Street, W1F 7RN
Bobsleigh: Shone regains feeling in legs
Saturday 29 October 2011
British bobsleigher Serita Shone is improving in hospital after undergoing spinal surgery following a major crash in training.
Bobsleigh competitor Serita Shone expected to make full recovery after crash
Friday 28 October 2011
British bobsleigh competitor Serita Shone is expected to make a "full recovery" after suffering a spinal fracture in a crash yesterday.
First Night: Placido Domingo Celebration, Royal Opera House, London
Friday 28 October 2011
A homage to a great who still gives it his all
Murray goes for four on the trot in Basle
Friday 28 October 2011
Andy Murray will try to win his fourth title triumph in a row next week – at Roger Federer's hometown tournament in Basle. The Scot, whose winning run has justresulted in him replacing the Swiss at No 3 in the world rankings, has taken a wild card into the event whose highly competitive field includes Federer, Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick, Mardy Fish and Tomas Berdych.
Ally Capellino: It's in the bag
Monday 24 October 2011
From retro rucksacks to schoolboy satchels, Ally Capellino's designs are as popular as they are practical – even though they don't follow fashions. As she opens her second shop, she tells Harriet Walker what makes a classic
The Lost Diaries, By Craig Brown
Sunday 23 October 2011
Better spaghetti, passing wind, and Madonna's sex
Merkel blocks quick deal on debt crisis
Saturday 22 October 2011
Angela Merkel signalled her intention yesterday to put German domestic opinion ahead of diplomatic niceties as European leaders began five days of intense wrangling over an attempt to resolve the eurozone debt crisis. At Germany's insistence, tomorrow's gathering in Brussels will be a mere warm-up for a more important summit next Wednesday.
Clashes as Euro leaders take to the field
Saturday 22 October 2011
Germany: Angela Merkel pledges to give German MPs first sight of eurozone rescue plan as officials gather in Brussels for pivotal summit
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