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Iraq PM: Get Brit troops out of Iraq

British troops are no longer needed in southern Iraq, according to prime minister Nouri al-Maliki Mr al-Maliki told the Times newspaper that apart from few troops potentially needed for training and technical issues, the rest of the 4,100 troops stationed in Iraq were not needed. “We thank them for the role they have played, but… Read more »

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Mandelson becomes peer amid controversy
Mandelson becomes peer amid controversy

Peter Mandelson has been made a peer this afternoon, as controversy swirls around him concerning his payoff from the roll of European trade commissioner. Mr Mandelson will continue to receive £234,000 over the next three years in taxpayers’ money, in addition to a ministerial income of £104,386. This comes in addition to a generous EU… Read more »