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Pakistani officers on trial over Karachi base attack
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Three Pakistan navy officers are to be court-martialled for "negligence" in connection with a dramatic Taliban attack on a base in Karachi last year.
Banksy gets the bunting out in north London
Tuesday 15 May 2012
A new piece of street art bearing all the hallmarks of a Banksy (pictured, above) appeared overnight in north London.
700 riot victims still waiting for compensation
Friday 11 May 2012
More than 700 victims of last year's riots are still waiting for their claims for compensation to be looked at nine months after the disturbances, official figures show, despite promises from David Cameron to get businesses "back up and running quickly".
US 'vigilante teacher' Tim Larkin barred from UK by Theresa May
Wednesday 09 May 2012
A controversial American self-defence instructor has been banned from Britain by Home Secretary Theresa May.
Shaun Walker: A middle-class revolt that won't be quelled by media blackout
Tuesday 08 May 2012
The varying tone of the coverage was a sign of just how divided Russia has become
London's criminals to get a break during Olympics as courts close
Monday 07 May 2012
Services to be cut by half during Games over fears that transport delays will prove too disruptive
Controversy over Trayvon's killing brings back memories for Rodney King
Thursday 26 April 2012
Two decades after he pleaded "can't we all just get along?" Rodney King has re-visited the scene of the Los Angeles riots, speaking publicly about his many brushes with the justice system and discussing the latest racially sensitive court case to divide America.
Croydon riot ringleader Adam Khan Ahmadzai's sentence increased
Wednesday 25 April 2012
A man at the heart of last year's Croydon riots had his sentence of four years detention nearly doubled today.
Freya Berry: How about a holiday that gives power to the people?
Monday 23 April 2012
We're in the midst of a patriotic period for Britain. Kate's hair! The Jubilee celebrations! That Olympic stadium covering by Dow Chemicals! And yet, on St George's Day, my response is less than enthusiastic. This is because, even if it were a bank holiday, I know my road wouldn't have a street party.
Album: Santigold, Master of My Make-Believe (Atlantic)
Friday 20 April 2012
"You can be the widget in my turbo!" offers Santigold on "Go!", the staccato, punchy groove that opens the long-awaited follow-up to her dynamic 2008 debut.
Met officer to be charged over 'racial abuse' recorded on mobile phone
Wednesday 18 April 2012
A Scotland Yard officer accused of racially abusing a suspect will be charged after a prosecution U-turn.
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