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Anne and John Darwin
Canoe couple jailed for fraud
A canoeist and his wife are jailed for fraudulently claiming insurance and pension money after faking his death in an accident.
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Canoe fraud wife confesses

Radovan Karadzic in disguise Karadzic 'aims to defend himself'
War crimes suspect Radovan Karadzic plans to conduct his own defence in his trial at The Hague, his lawyer says.

L/Cpl Matthew Croucher Grenade hero wins George Cross
A Royal Marine who threw himself on a grenade in Afghanistan to save his comrades' lives is to receive the George Cross.


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