Jack Straw defends Iraq war backing
Former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said on Thursday he deeply regretted the loss of life in Iraq but defended his decision to back the U.S.-led invasion in 2003.
Cops Investigate Iris Robinson Over TV Claims
Northern Ireland police have launched a criminal investigation into allegations made about Iris Robinson in a television documentary.
FTSE slides to 1-month low
A sharp retreat in miners on sinking metal prices and worry about a tax from Australia and weakness in banks on fears about U.S. curbs pushed the top share index 1.6 percent lower by the close Thursday.
Straw: I Backed Iraq Invasion 'Reluctantly'
Jack Straw has told an official inquiry backing the Iraq war was the "most difficult decision" of his life.
Public borrowing hits record in December
tate borrowing worsened to a record deficit in December, data showed on Thursday, sparking speculation about public spending cuts and taxation hikes in the months ahead amid a looming election.
California sees 4th day of rain, evacuations urged
Southern California authorities strongly urged residents of endangered foothill homes to obey evacuation orders Thursday as the week's fourth Pacific storm blew into the region and flash flood watches were expanded to numerous urban areas including downtown Los Angeles.
Shots fired at Texas Capitol; no injuries reported
A man with a handgun fired several shots Thursday on the Texas Capitol's south steps, but state troopers quickly tackled him and there were no reports of injuries, the Texas Department of Public Safety said.
Calif. high court strikes down medical pot limits
A unanimous California Supreme Court has struck down a law that sought to impose limits on the amount of marijuana a medical patient can legally possess.
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Former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said on Thursday he deeply regretted the loss of life in Iraq but defended his decision to back the U.S.-led invasion in 2003.
Cops Investigate Iris Robinson Over TV Claims
Northern Ireland police have launched a criminal investigation into allegations made about Iris Robinson in a television documentary.
FTSE slides to 1-month low
A sharp retreat in miners on sinking metal prices and worry about a tax from Australia and weakness in banks on fears about U.S. curbs pushed the top share index 1.6 percent lower by the close Thursday.
Straw: I Backed Iraq Invasion 'Reluctantly'
Jack Straw has told an official inquiry backing the Iraq war was the "most difficult decision" of his life.
Public borrowing hits record in December
tate borrowing worsened to a record deficit in December, data showed on Thursday, sparking speculation about public spending cuts and taxation hikes in the months ahead amid a looming election.
California sees 4th day of rain, evacuations urged
Southern California authorities strongly urged residents of endangered foothill homes to obey evacuation orders Thursday as the week's fourth Pacific storm blew into the region and flash flood watches were expanded to numerous urban areas including downtown Los Angeles.
Shots fired at Texas Capitol; no injuries reported
A man with a handgun fired several shots Thursday on the Texas Capitol's south steps, but state troopers quickly tackled him and there were no reports of injuries, the Texas Department of Public Safety said.
Calif. high court strikes down medical pot limits
A unanimous California Supreme Court has struck down a law that sought to impose limits on the amount of marijuana a medical patient can legally possess.
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