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Beatles set to dominate UK charts once again - Sewage blamed for Fat Duck norovirus outbreaks - Brown and Obama discuss Afghan poll.



Beatles set to dominate UK charts once again

The Beatles look set to dominate Britain's pop charts once again this week with the Fab Four predicted to take five of the top 20 album places, the Official Charts Company said Thursday.

Sewage blamed for Fat Duck norovirus outbreaks

The norovirus outbreak at Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck restaurant was partly caused by shellfish, possibly contaminated by human sewage.

Brown and Obama discuss Afghan poll

Prime Minister Gordon Brown and US President Barack Obama have discussed "the state of play" of the Afghan elections during a 40-minute phone call, a Downing Street spokesman said.

Afghanistan rescue raid criticised

A special forces raid to free a kidnapped journalist which left a paratrooper dead has been criticised amid claims negotiators were close to a breakthrough.

GM sells Vauxhall to car parts firm

Thousands of Vauxhall car workers are facing fresh uncertainty about their jobs after the business was sold to a Canadian firm.

Obama: Data on uninsured show health reform need

Trumpeting nurses' support for a health care overhaul while lamenting a worsening toll of uninsured, President Barack Obama kept up the pressure Thursday for congressional action.

Obama accepts lawmaker's apology for floor remark

President Barack Obama accepted a South Carolina Republican's apology for shouting, "You lie!" during his speech to Congress, and House Democratic leaders showed no interest in sanctions against Rep. Joe Wilson.

Suit claims Milwaukee police coerced witnesses

A man whose conviction for a teenager's slaying was overturned says Milwaukee police coerced people to give false testimony and suppressed evidence that could have freed him sooner.

Psychologist: Coach killing suspect not competent

A psychologist has testified that an Iowa man charged with killing his former high school football coach has constant hallucinations and is not competent to stand trial.

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