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Of rage, ratings and reality shows
Perhaps it was no-contest from the beginning — in one corner, a dour sombre-faced middle-aged British politician; in the other, a middling 31-year-old Indian actress past her prime but "considered," according to Channel 4's hyperbolic ...

Ahmadinejad on the way out?
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad appears to be in such deep trouble that it might only be a matter of time before Iran's theocratic leadership moved against him. Many of his former right-wing supporters were among the 150 out of 290 members of ...

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Contempt of court: need for a second look
By Markandey Katju

In a democracy the people should have the right to criticise judges. The purpose of the contempt power should not be to uphold the majesty and dignity of the court but only to enable it to function.

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Spirit and sense of the original
What does editing in a newspaper mean? The fundamentals are simple — polish up the writing, correct errors of syntax, eliminate verbiage, check the accuracy of the statements and facts, and ensure fairness. These are accepted norms. ...

Storms will worsen, scientists admit
By Robin McKie

International experts issue their most alarming warning yet of millions fleeing eatastrophes.

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A loss

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