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/ 12 September 2006

Blair hits back at critics

British Prime Minister Tony Blair slapped down jeering trade union critics of his leadership and free-market policies on Tuesday, saying the reality of globalisation had to be dealt with. In his last-ever speech as British leader to an annual union conference, he highlighted links between globalisation, immigration and the threat from terrorism.

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/ 11 August 2005

Cabbies to give condoms to frisky passengers

Taxi drivers in the southern English seaside town of Brighton will start handing out free condoms to frisky late-night passengers on Thursday as part of a sexual health drive, a contraceptives firm said. The ”Safe Ride Home” scheme by Trojan will equip cabbies from the Brighton-based firm Radio Cabs with about 60 000 condoms to give to any passenger who asks.