Gangotri glacier receded 1.5 km in 30 yrs
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Mumbai terrorists 'part of a larger group'
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Bank of England slashes rates 1% to historic low
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Oil prices slide under $US45 per barrel
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Official: Pakistan group leaders linked to attacks
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Al-Qaeda helps US advance agenda
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Savvy Homeowners Are Turning the Table on Lenders
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As the value of the pound outside of the UK sinks, it appears that inflation within the country is falling as well. Inflation in th eUk fell at a record pace in October, data released today shows."Inflation tumbled at a record pace in October to 4.5 per cent, down from the...3G iPhones Edged with Emeralds!
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