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Europe to rule on whether police can keep DNA of innocent people

Mick Meaney September 8, 2007 0

By Robert Verkaik Police could lose the power to keep DNA samples taken from suspects who have been cleared of any wrongdoing, in a landmark case which is to be decided by the highest

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BBC cuts bonuses in desperate bid to regain public confidence

Mick Meaney September 8, 2007 0

By Stewart Payne The BBC has cut the bonuses it pays to staff following the outcry over the £20 million it handed out a year ago.   BBC Director-General Mark Thompson is under pressure

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Suspected ’20th hijacker’ claims torture led to confession

Mick Meaney September 8, 2007 1

By BEN FOX  Saudi suspected of being the “20th hijacker” in the Sept. 11 attacks has recanted his confession, saying he made false statements after he was beaten, abused and humiliated at Guantanamo, according

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