1The British Government has authorised the slaughter of hundreds of thousands of healthy animals to try to prevent the further spread of foot and mouth. However many in rural communities have vowed to prevent the 'slaughter of the innocents'.
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3Saudi special forces have stormed a hijacked Russian plane and freed more than 100 hostages. Three people died.
4The threat of civil war looms in the Balkans as fighting intensifies in Macedonia.
5George W Bush has met with the Irish PM at the White House.
6St Patrick's day celebrations in NZ.
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8A Cockney version of the Holy Bible has been produced.
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