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Greater Manchester Police Chief found dead
The Chief of Greater Manchester Police, Michael Todd has been found dead in North Wales. It has been reported that he was found at the bottom of a cliff, although that that has not yet been confirmed. The discovery comes after an extensive search by mountain rescue teams, following Mr Rodd's unexpected absence late yesterday.
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Strong winds and heavy rain across southern UK
The southern United Kingdom has experienced heavy rains and strong winds, with approximately 10,000 homes now without power. In addition to damage to property, many journeys have been disrupted, as a result of cancelled flights, in addition to closed roads and rail tracks.
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Algerian rebel group claims kidnapping of two Austrians in Tunisia
A group affiliated with Al-Qaeda has claimed that it kidnapped two Austrian tourists in the North African nation of Tunisia on February 22, 2008. They had been listed as missing by the Austrian government, but until now, it was not known that they had been abducted.
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Socialists win second term as Spain's ruling party
In the 2008 Spanish general election, the Socialist Workers' Party has emerged as the winner for the second election in a row, edging out the conservative People's Party in a vote characterized by fears of a faltering economy and militant separatists.
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