UK has to wait as Europe recovers

Sean O'Grady: France and Germany have snapped out of recession unexpectedly early, according to the first estimates of growth.

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Women's boxing is coming home after 300 years

Jonathan Brown: Female pugilists are to be welcomed into the permanent Olympic fold in time for the 2012 Games in London.

Golf and rugby get Olympic nod

Lockerbie inquiry call

Victims' families fear they would lose hope of discovering the full story if he is just allowed to leave Scottish prison.

Relatives divided over Megrahi speculation

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Riam Dean said she was forced to work in the stockroom at clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch.

Harriet Walker: Normal people need not apply

Cameron slaps down Duncan over 'rations'

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Lockerbie move fury

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Defoe's double rescues 'stupid' England

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