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Purported statement by the Islamic Shia Resistance in Iraq
One of the five UK hostages held captive in Iraq has killed himself, a video given to a newspaper claims.

Tory leader David Cameron refuses to reveal whether he would raise taxes if he becomes prime minister.

Surgeons could earn bonuses for operations under plans being considered by the UK's largest hospital trust.


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