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/ 19 August 2008

John Terry named England captain

John Terry of Chelsea was named as England’s permanent captain by coach Fabio Capello at a news conference on Tuesday.

By Mike Collett
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/ 19 August 2008

Proteas, England set for one-day clashes

After a rain-aborted workout against Scotland on Monday gave Andrew Flintoff the chance to impress, England face SA at in a T20 clash on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 August 2008

Police arrest 2 500 in UK knife-crime blitz

UK police have arrested 2 500 people during a clampdown on knife crime prompted by a series of murders, the government said on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 August 2008

‘Big chance’ for Bafana players to impress

Time is fast running out for Bafana Bafana coach Joel Santana to get his under-performing players ready for the Confederations Cup next June.

By Billy Cooper
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/ 15 August 2008

Scramble for the Premiership

As if they were not busy enough striving for trophies, the top four in the English Premier League have to deliver major stories as well.

By Kevin McCarra
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/ 15 August 2008

Oil prices fall again

Oil prices fell further on Friday on the prospect of reduced energy demand because Europe’s main economies are shrinking, dealers said.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 14 August 2008

Albie Morkel eyes one-day triumph for Proteas

All-rounder Albie Morkel, who sat out SA’s Test series victory over England, joins the Proteas as they attempt to win the one-day series as well.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 13 August 2008

Back from the brink

A British drag artist talks to Hilary Whitney about how decades of drink and drugs led to a near death experience.

By Hilary Whitney
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/ 13 August 2008

Why broadband is bad for you

Surfing the net for hours at a time could put your health at risk, says Nechama Brodie.

By Nechama Brodie
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/ 13 August 2008

Why broadband is bad for you

Surfing the net for hours at a time could put your health at risk, says Nechama Brodie.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 13 August 2008

Ignore ‘Hollywood heart attack’

The Hollywood heart attack (think Elliott Gould in <i>Ocean’s 13</i>) involves dramatic chest clutching and collapse. But in reality, symptoms vary.

By Lucy Atkins
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/ 13 August 2008

Epilepsy drug link to birth defects

Pregnant women who take an epilepsy drug that is also prescribed for migraines may increase the risk of their children having birth defects.

By Ian Sample
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Article
/ 12 August 2008

Keegan needs early success to satisfy Newcastle fans

Unless Kevin Keegan can change himself into Superman, the Magpies are probably in for another season of frustration and turmoil.

By Staff Reporter
Faith 1, charity 0
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/ 12 August 2008

Faith 1, charity 0

After weeks of peacemaking over homosexuality, Rowan Williams points the finger of blame at North American churches.

By Riazat Butt
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/ 12 August 2008

– but Williams kept his flock together

The 2008 Lambeth Conference was held amid an atmosphere of boycotts over the 230 bishops who stayed away- and one who was never invited.

By Riazat Butt
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/ 10 August 2008

De Villiers holds up England’s charge

A defiant innings by AB de Villiers held up England’s charge towards victory on the fourth day of the fourth and final Test against South Africa.

By Chris Burnes
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/ 9 August 2008

England and SA optimistic despite rain

England and South Africa were both hopeful of winning the fourth and final Test even though rain allowed only 82 minutes of play on the third day.

By Clare Lovell
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/ 7 August 2008

Smith survives two chances as England frustrated

Kevin Pietersen had a frustrating first morning as England captain as South Africa reached 64 for one at lunch on the first day of the fourth Test.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 6 August 2008

Xstrata launches $10bn cash bid for Lonmin

Miner Xstrata unveiled a -billion takeover bid for the world’s third-biggest platinum producer, Lonmin, to diversify its business.

By Eric Onstad
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/ 6 August 2008

Flintoff plans to put pressure on SA

Andrew Flintoff is determined to help England regain their pride in Thursday’s final Test against South Africa at the Oval.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 6 August 2008

Amnesty voices concern as use of Taser guns grows

The use of 50 000-volt Taser stun guns by the UK police is growing, with the ”less-lethal” weapon used on nearly 2 700 occasions.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 5 August 2008

Walking to wellness

People with diabetes can limit the impact of the condition simply by walking for an extra 45 minutes a day, according to scientists.

By Ian Sample
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/ 5 August 2008

Can broccoli be a cure for cancer?

Broccoli and other vegetables such as cauliflower and cabbage contain a group of phytochemicals that seem to have cancer-preventing properties.

By Lucy Atkins
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/ 5 August 2008

The way Britain wages war

The British public remains largely unaware of the industrial killing of civilians in Britain’s modern colonial wars.

By John Pilger
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/ 4 August 2008

Vaughan quits as England’s most successful captain

Michael Vaughan stepped down as England captain on Sunday with the timing that finally deserted him on the field but with his reputation intact.

By John Mehaffey
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Article
/ 3 August 2008

The David Duchovny Files

Shaun de Waal went to London to meet David Duchovny and found himself unexpectedly charmed.

By Shaun De Waal
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/ 1 August 2008

Proteas gain 83-run lead over England

South Africa achieved a first innings lead of 83 runs after they were bowled out for 314 by England before lunch on the third day of the third Test.

By Richard Sydenham
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/ 1 August 2008

Flintoff acknowledges ‘important hour’

Andrew Flintoff said his feisty bowling spell against South Africa on Thursday made all the rehab work after his fourth ankle operation worthwhile.

By Richard Sydenham
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/ 1 August 2008

World’s oldest joke traced back to 1900 BC

The world’s oldest recorded joke has been traced back to 1900 BC and suggests toilet humour was as popular with the ancients as it is today.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 31 July 2008

Recalled Nel sparks England collapse

Andre Nel took three wickets and sparked a collapse by England on the first day of the third Test against South Africa at Edgbaston on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 30 July 2008

Nel strikes as England slump

Andre Nel took three wickets and sparked a slump by England on the first day of the third Test against South Africa at Edgbaston on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 30 July 2008

England lose quick wickets after solid start

The freak dismissal of Andrew Strauss sparked a collapse for England as they went to lunch on 82 for three after making a solid start.

By Richard Sydenham
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