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- Police question Pakistan's Amir
Pakistan bowler Mohammad Amir is being questioned at a north London police station over allegations of corruption. - Gaza militants vow Israel attacks
Militant groups in the Gaza Strip vow to step up attacks against Israel, following the first direct talks between Israeli and Palestinian leaders in nearly two years. - Prescott urges phone hack review
Lord Prescott says he is prepared to take legal action to find out whether News of The World journalists hacked into his phone messages. - Fox rules out French 'ship share'
Defence Secretary Liam Fox rules out the UK sharing aircraft carriers with France as part of closer defence co-operation.
Swami Nityananda has decided to step down from all posts of his ashram to lead a life of spiritual seclusion.
Rajkumar Soni's son Rahul had died on May 26, 2009 under mysterious circumstances.
Tamil Nadu govt says Prison Advisory Committee has not recommended Nalini's release.
Her lawyers are hopeful that she'll get relief under the state govt's amnesty scheme.