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Italian prosecutors seek a life sentence for US student Amanda Knox and her ex-boyfriend over an alleged sexual murder.

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The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Pope agree to seek closer relations between Catholics and Anglicans.

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Prime Minister Gordon Brown visits displaced residents in flood-hit Cumbria, as falling flood waters reveal the extent of the damage.
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40,000 homes hit by power cut

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The PM and David Cameron apologise after claims they used an Armistice Day service as a photo opportunity
Man faces murder and arson charge
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AFRICA Egypt leader enters football row
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Pope Benedict, left, shaking hands with the Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams on Saturday 21 November Struggle for unity
Tough going at the Anglican-Roman Catholic summit

Oprah Winfrey announces the end of her series on 20 November 2009 Television queen
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