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Putin Threatens to Cut Gas to Europe

The Russian president has threatened to cut off gas supplies to Ukraine and the rest of Europe unless it pays debts to energy company Gazprom. Vladimir Putin also criticised the Ukrainian government for cutting gas supplies off to rebel-held areas

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Convicted Jihadi ‘Turned to Extremism in Just 12 Weeks’

The magnetic power of Jihadi orators and hate preachers such as Anjem Choudary was dramatically exposed in court yesterday as it was revealed jihad plotter Brustholm Ziamani, a previously devout Christian, was converted to radical Islam in just three months. Ziamani, 19,

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Legalise Handguns to Make Britain Safer, Says Think Tank

Britain can make itself safer by legalising handguns, libertarian think tank the Adam Smith Institute (ASI) has said. In an article on their website, the ASI cites a recent report which looks into the causes and reasons behind the fluctuating

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Australian Foreign Minister Gives Interview Entirely in Emojis

Already known for populating her twitter feed with the pocket-sized digital cartoons, Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop has given a light-hearted interview responding only in ‘Emojis’, the popular Japanese ideograms. Although the interview with youth-orientated media network Buzzfeed was clearly not

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British Hardware Stores Braced For ’50 Shades Fever’

With just days to go until the hotly anticipated release of the big-budget film version of controversial sex-thriller 50 Shades of Grey, British home improvement chain B&Q has anticipated a surge in demand of equipment and supplies used in the film.