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A policeman has been shot dead by a colleague during a firearms training exercise. The Times.

Former Conservative Leader, Michael Howard, has become the new boss of racecourse group Northern Racing. The Guardian.

MPs have criticised a group of former MoD staff for behaving dishonourably after they managed to earn £100m in one day. The Guardian.

The good weather has had a beneficial effect on the economy as it lured shoppers back into the high street. Channel 4.

A proposed Manchester congestion charge has been approved by Transport secretary Ruth Kelly. ePolitix. BBC.

Leaders of the US and EU are to warn Iran of more sanctions over its nuclear activities. BBC.

Ben Bernanke, head of the Federal Reserve, has stated that America's days of economic doom may be about to end. BBC.

A new drug may be able to prevent alcoholics from going over the edge. BBC.

A new supercomputer that has been built with parts from Sony's PlayStation 3 is twice as fast as any other machine on earth. BBC.

Written by Oli Anderson on 10 Jun 2008 7:49 AM. Permalink

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