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A civilian helicopter crashes in south Afghanistan killing at least 16 people, with Nato saying it was not shot down.

A US soldier captured in Afghanistan appears in a Taleban video and the Pentagon names him as a 23-year-old private.

The controversial first Sunday ferry sailing from a Scottish island goes ahead despite opposition from traditional Christians.


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New mothers are advised to avoid crowds to reduce swine flu risks, but suggestions of postponing pregnancy are rejected.


George Osborne confirms plans to scrap the Financial Services Authority and hand regulation to the Bank of England.



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