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UK & World News for 8 November 2009

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Boxing's giant-killer back home Nov 08 2009

Boxing giant-killer David Haye has returned to Britain after defeating the 'Beast from the East', and admitted: "I can't wear my belt - it's too big."Read

Two ticketholders share £91 million Nov 08 2009

Two ticketholders have come forward to claim their half of a staggering £91 million Euromillions jackpot.Read

Failure in Afghanistan a 'disaster' Nov 08 2009

Failure in Afghanistan would be a "disaster" for Britain, the Government has warned amid renewed questions over whether the military campaign can ever be successful.Read

UK soldiers killed in Afghan blast Nov 08 2009

Another British soldier has been killed in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said.Read

Winners claim share of £90m jackpot Nov 08 2009

Both UK winners have now claimed a share of the massive £90million jackpot in Friday night's Euromillions draw.Read

Queen leads tribute to the war dead Nov 08 2009

The Queen has led the nation in remembering Britain's war dead at the Remembrance Sunday ceremony.Read

Winner claims share of £90m jackpot Nov 08 2009

One UK winner has claimed a share of the massive £90million jackpot in Friday night's Euromillions draw.Read

Army chief: 'Public not convinced' Nov 08 2009

The public is not convinced that British troops fighting in Afghanistan can succeed, the head of the armed forces has admitted.Read

Troops remember fallen comrades Nov 08 2009

Hundreds of soldiers gathered at the main British base in Afghanistan to pay their respects to their fallen comrades.Read

Fire death: Murder probe launched Nov 08 2009

A murder hunt has got under way after a devoted mother of nine died saving her son from a house fire started by a firework pushed through her letterbox.Read

UK soldier killed in Helmand blast Nov 08 2009

A British soldier has been killed by an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said.Read

Queen leading tribute to war dead Nov 08 2009

The Queen will lead the nation in remembering Britain's war dead at the Remembrance Sunday ceremony.Read

Father shot dead on US road trip Nov 08 2009

A British father shot dead on a road trip through the United States after stopping in Amarillo because he loved the cult song was "just in the wrong place, at the wrong time", his family have said.Read

Fire death: murder probe launched Nov 08 2009

A murder hunt has got under way after a devoted mother of nine died saving her son from a house fire started by a firework pushed through her letterbox.Read

US House passes Obama health bill Nov 08 2009

The Democratic-controlled US House of Representatives has passed historic health care legislation to provide medical coverage to millions more Americans.Read

Tough love good for children: study Nov 08 2009

Children who grow up with parents who take a "tough love" approach to their upbringing are better prepared to do well in life, a report has suggested.Read

Lack of drivers hits rail route Nov 08 2009

Passengers have been warned not to travel on a busy rail route on Sunday because of a lack of available train drivers.Read

Climate talks 'unlikely' to deliver Nov 08 2009

The Copenhagen summit is unlikely to produce a "signed and sealed" climate change solution because leading countries are not ready to commit, the Environment Agency's chief will claim.Read

Frontline training 'is protected' Nov 08 2009

The Government has insisted that it is determined to protect frontline services for training young people after leaked documents suggested hundreds of thousands of places could be slashed.Read

Support 'crucial' to Afghan success Nov 08 2009

Maintaining public support is "crucially important" to the success of the international military mission in Afghanistan, the senior British commander in the country has warned.Read