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Shock and tragedy: Twelve people died and dozens were injured when an Army psychiatrist went on the rampage at Fort Hood in Texas

Deadly gun rampage at US Army base

A US officer who killed 13 soldiers in a gun rampage at a Texas army base shouted a triumphant Islamic proclamation before opening fire, it has been claimed.


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Thursday 5 November
Sara Payne called for greater clarity on the length of prison sentences

Payne calls for sentencing clarity

Sentencing judges should spell out the exact amount of time a criminal is likely to spend in prison, Victims' Champion Sara Payne has said.


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Wednesday 4 November
Five British soldiers died when an Afghan police officer opened fire inside a military base

'Rogue policeman' kills UK soldiers

Five British soldiers were killed when a rogue Afghan policeman turned his gun on them inside a checkpoint.


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Tuesday 3 November
Same smile, different face: This new computer-generated image shows Madeleine McCann as she may now look, with a tan and dark hair

Madeleine: New pic and viral video

British police have appealed for internet users worldwide to spread a new video aimed at pricking the conscience of the key witness who knows what happened to Madeleine McCann.


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