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Last Updated: Monday, 26 February 2007, 20:36 GMT

Rail crash report blames points

A set of points near the site of the Cumbria train crash was defective, an initial investigation finds. Crash survivor recalls rail drama Rail crash report: Key findings Network Rail head

Cleric loses deportation appeal

Radical Islamic cleric Abu Qatada loses his appeal against deportation to Jordan, in a landmark case.

UK boosts Afghan force by 1,400

The UK is to send an extra 1,400 troops to Afghanistan, bringing total numbers up to 7,700, MPs are told.

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