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'Biblical' Floods: Biggest Rainfall Ever

20 November 2009, 02.24

Hundreds of people have been rescued in Cumbria after the area was swamped by the highest level of rainfall measured in England since records began.
'Revenge Was Motive' In Meredith's Murder

20 November 2009, 01.03

Murder suspect Amanda Knox "coveted hatred" for Meredith Kercher and "killed her to take revenge", a prosecutor has told an Italian court.
France: 'We Won't Replay Ireland Game'

20 November 2009, 03.14

A replay of the controversial World Cup play-off between France and the Republic of Ireland is out of the question, the French Football Federation (FFF) has said.
Town Falls Silent Again For Sad Milestone

20 November 2009, 12.27

Two British soldiers killed in Afghanistan have been returned home in the 100th repatriation ceremony to be held at RAF Lyneham.
Brit Pair Kidnapped By Pirates Fear For Lives
Miley Cyrus Mourns Tour Bus Driver After Crash
Oprah Says She Is To Quit Her Chat Show
Man Convicted Of 'Despicable' Carjack GBH
Arrests Over 'Worst Ever' Football Match-Fixing
Expenses Row MP Denies House Ban Claims

Roy Keane: No Sympathy For Ireland

20 November 2009, 10.24

Former Ireland captain Roy Keane blamed Ireland's defenders and goalkeeper rather than Thierry Henry for the controversial goal which ended their World Cup hopes.
England's One Day Match Is Abandoned

20 November 2009, 09.46

England were confined to the team hotel after rain meant the first one day match against South Africa was abandoned.
FIFA: No Replay Of France v Ireland

20 November 2009, 07.22

France striker Thierry Henry has said the fairest solution would be to replay the World Cup play-off against Ireland.
Button: McLaren Move Is A Real Challenge

20 November 2009, 06.53

Jenson Button says hes excited to be racing on the same F1 team as Lewis Hamilton next season.
Beckham Defends Henry Handball
Advantage Westwood In Dubai
Semenya To Keep Medal
Henry: I'm Not A Cheat
Ireland Out After Henry Handball
Andy Murray Excited By O2 Challenge

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