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Cameron 'Sickened' By Boris Nemtsov Killing

Written By Unknown on Sabtu, 28 Februari 2015 | 20.48

David Cameron has condemned the killing of Russia's former deputy prime minister Boris Nemstov as despicable and callous.

The Prime Minister added the Russian people had been deprived of a champion of their rights and that Mr Nemtsov was greatly admired in Britain, not least by Margaret Thatcher.

"I am shocked and sickened by the callous murder of Boris Nemtsov as he walked in the heart Moscow last night," he said.

"This despicable act must be fully, rapidly and transparently investigated, and those responsible brought to justice."

The 55-year-old, who was a fierce critic of Vladimir Putin, died after being shot four times by an unidentified attacker in a passing car in Moscow during the early hours of Saturday morning.

According to colleagues, he was working on a report which apparently included concrete evidence that Russia was directly involved in the separatist movement which erupted in Ukraine last year.

At the time of the attack, Mr Nemtsov was walking along a bridge with a Ukrainian woman, who was uninjured in the shooting. She is now being questioned by police.

Police spokeswoman Elena Alexayeva said: "Citizen Nemtsov was walking with his female acquaintance, who had come from Ukraine, along the Bolshoy Kammeny Bridge towards Bolotnaya Square.

"All of a sudden, a car pulled over and several shots were fired from inside the car. As a result, four bullets hit the back (of Nemtsov) and caused Mr Nemtsov injuries incompatible with life."

The politician had received death threats on social media, but no steps were taken by the police to offer him protection, according to his lawyer, Vadim Prokhorov.

Russia's investigative committee are pursuing several lines of enquiry include Islamist extremist attack and links to the Ukraine crisis.

A senior opposition politician, Mr Nemtsov was an outspoken detractor of Vladimir Putin's administration - and had planned to attend an "anti-crisis march" through the capital on Sunday.

The economist had said in an interview with Russian media: "Every time I called (my mother), she laments: 'When are you going to stop scolding Putin? He will kill you!'"

Mr Putin has condemned the death, which he said looked like a "contract killing" - adding that he will personally oversee the investigation into the shooting.

Meanwhile, the White House has demanded that the investigation is "prompt, impartial and transparent".

President Obama, who met Mr Nemtsov in 2009, described him as a "tireless advocate" for the rights of Russian citizens, and cited his work in fighting corruption.

Garry Kasparov, chairman of the Human Rights Foundation, tweeted: "Devastated to hear of the brutal murder of my long-time opposition colleague Boris Nemtsov. Shot four times, once for each child he leaves."

Widely regarded as the greatest chess player of all time, the political activist added: "Politkovskaya was gunned down. MH17 was shot out of the sky. Now Boris is dead. As always, Kremlin will blame opposition, or CIA, whatever."

According to the Financial Times, Mr Nemtsov had wanted to tackle the stagnant wages and soaring inflation that has blighted Russia's economy in recent times - with the rouble collapsing and Western nations imposing sanctions over the government's involvement in the Ukraine crisis.

"They believe that the embargo on imported foods is America's fault, and they were surprised when I told them no, that was not Obama, it was Putin. This is what we need to make people aware of: the crisis, that's Putin," Mr Nemtsov said.


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Boy, 15, Stabbed To Death While Cycling

A 15-year-old boy has died after suffering a single stab wound while cycling in north London.

Police were called just after 7.30pm on Friday to reports of a male collapsed in Caledonian Road, near the junction with Twyford Street, Islington.

Officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service attended but the boy was pronounced dead at the scene.

The youngster is yet to be formally identified but next of kin have been informed.

Tributes and flowers have been left at the scene.

One mourner wrote: "So sad. Such a young life taken so young."

Police said it is believed that the boy was riding north on Caledonian Road with friends before the incident happened.

The group was attacked close to the junction with Copenhagen Street by three males who had been walking south.

The victim suffered a stab wound but managed to continue cycling further up Caledonian Road before collapsing.

Two other members of the group had their bicycles stolen.

The suspects left the scene, making off south down Caledonian Road. No other injuries were reported.

Detectives say they are keeping an open mind as to the motive for the attack.

Investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Chris Jones appealed for anyone who saw anything to get in touch.

He said: "Caledonian Road would have been very busy at the time of the incident and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed this attack, or may have any information as to who is responsible, to come forward and speak to police."


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PM Defends MI5 After 'Jihadi John' Named

David Cameron says Britain will do "everything we can" to bring terrorists to justice after Londoner Mohammed Emwazi was identified as the Islamic State militant known as "Jihadi John".

The Prime Minister also expressed his support for Britain's security services as questions were raised about whether appropriate actions were taken to stop Emwazi from travelling to Syria.

Speaking at an event in Cardiff, Mr Cameron defended MI5 and praised the service for its "dedicated and courageous" work protecting Britain.

"They are having to make incredibly difficult judgements, and I think basically they make very good judgements on our behalf," he said.

"I think while we are in the middle of this vast effort to make sure British citizens are safe, the most important thing is to get behind them."

The security agency has been criticised for its handling of Emwazi's case. The 27-year-old travelled to Syria in 2013, several years after MI5's first contact with the militant. 

In 2009 he was reportedly questioned by an MI5 officer in Amsterdam who accused him of attempting to travel to Somalia to join a terror group.

Asim Qureshi, a director of the CAGE campaign group, has claimed Emwazi was harassed by the security agency over the following years as agents tried to recruit him as an informant.

Sir Menzies Campbell, a member of the Intelligence and Security Committee, has indicated that the parliamentary committee is likely to seek answers from MI5 over what information they held on "Jihadi John".

The families of Western hostages killed by Islamic State have expressed mixed reactions to the identification of Emwazi

A spokesman for relatives of Steven Sotloff, the US journalist beheaded in an Islamic State video, says they have "full faith" that Emwazi will eventually face justice. 

While refusing to address specific cases, Mr Cameron said the security services and the police would do "everything" to bring those who commit "appalling and heinous crimes" to justice.

He described Britain's security services as "incredibly impressive, hard-working and dedicated".

"I'm satisfied we have in place the right ways of scrutinising the work that these extraordinary men and women do on our behalf," Mr Cameron said.

"Even in the last few months their dedication and work has saved us from plots on the streets of the United Kingdom that could have done immense damage.

"So I think it is a moment to stand up and thank them for the work they do on our behalf."

Speaking to Sky News, the executive director of the Human Security Centre, an independent foreign policy think tank, criticised CAGE for suggesting that Emwazi was radicalised as a consequence of his contact with MI5.

"This narrative was put forward by CAGE, which is often described as a human rights organisation, or a civil liberty organisation, but which is actually a pro-Islamist organisation," she said.

"They have a long record of supporting terrorists and of apologising for their actions."

Meanwhile Boris Johnson has told Sky News of his concern about youth being "sucked into" Islamist ideologies in London and across the country.

Mr Johnson was speaking to First News readers and contributors from Sky News' Stand Up Be Counted campaign.

Asked whether people should feel safe in Britain, Mr Johnson said: "We should feel safe in this country. (The) police are doing a great job... and we're a safe society.

"But... we do have a problem with terrorism, with young people who are just being driven into an ideology that in my view is leading them into dangerous and criminal, catastrophic behaviour."


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Emwazi's Old Schoolmate: 'He Was Like Any Of Us'

A classmate of Mohammed Emwazi - the Londoner unmasked as "Jihadi John" - has told Sky News that "nothing in his high school could have left him radicalised".

The fellow pupil of the Quintin Kynaston academy, who was two years older than Emwazi and does not wish to be named, believes the IS militant's education beyond high school may be responsible for his transformation into a cold-blooded killer.

"It wasn't like university where you'd have speakers coming over from certain societies to give talks," he said. "I suppose there was potential for him to be groomed, that is a possibility. But at the time, at secondary school, he was like any of us."

Emwazi went on to study at the University of Westminster between 2006 and 2009 - finishing his computer programming degree in the same year he was reportedly questioned by an MI5 officer in Amsterdam, accused of attempting to travel to Somalia to join a terror group.

According to the classmate, there was nothing to suggest Emwazi was religious during his teenage years. He was quiet, rarely made eye contact, and always wore a baseball cap - but was known to get into the occasional fight.

"He wasn't someone who was loud, talkative and provocative," the ex-pupil added. "There were more violent people than him."

There has been widespread shock at Emwazi's old high school following his apparent involvement in a series of Islamic State videos which show the gruesome beheadings of Western aid workers and journalists.

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  1. Gallery: Jihadi John's University Academic Record

    Mohammed Emwazi, aka Jihadi John, studied a computing course at university. Sky News has exclusively obtained his student record

His file shows mostly middling academic grades for his course modules. He graduated with a lower second (2.2) degree

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Naming Of 'Jihadi John' Splits Victims' Families

Written By Unknown on Jumat, 27 Februari 2015 | 20.48

The family of Steven Sotloff, the US journalist beheaded in an Islamic State video, have said they have "full faith" that his alleged killer "Jihadi John" will be brought to justice - a day after he was identified as a Londoner called Mohammed Emwazi.

Speaking to Sky News, the family's spokesman Barak Barfi said: "They hope that he will be caught by American intelligence officials, brought to trial in the United States, and convicted for the crime of beheading their son.

"There's going to be no closure until these people are brought to justice. This is just one step in a long path. The Taliban were toppled in Afghanistan, al Qaeda was eradicated in Afghanistan, and we believe that one day, Islamic State's end will come.

"When that comes, people like Jihadi John will have nowhere to run."

Since the 27-year-old was unmasked as the frontman of IS, reaction from the families of the Western hostages killed in cold blood has been mixed.

The mother of James Foley, the first US journalist murdered by the militant group, has said she forgives "Jihadi John" - and described Emwazi's apparent involvement with the terror organisation as "an ongoing tragedy".

Diane Foley told The Times: "It saddens me, his continued hatred. He felt wronged, now we hate him - now that just prolongs the hatred. We need to end it."

Loved ones of David Haines, the British aid worker believed to have died at the hands of Emwazi, are also divided on what would bring closure to victims' families.

Whereas his wife, Dragana, told the BBC that Emwazi's death was "the last thing I would want for someone like him", Mr Haines' daughter, Bethany, told ITV News that she would only feel closure "once there's a bullet between his eyes".

Scrutiny is mounting over claims that Emwazi, a graduate from the University of Westminster, was already known to MI5 before he joined the ranks of IS in 2013.

But Mr Barfi, speaking to Sky News on behalf of the Sotloffs, rejected claims that British intelligence services had "dropped the ball".

He added: "The British have long been vigilant and have stopped a number of plans. This is not a replay of the Kouachi brothers, who were responsible for the Charlie Hebdo attacks.

"This is a completely different situation, and British intelligence has done as much as it could have, given the constraints of the democratic environment it works in."

Sir Menzies Campbell has said the Intelligence and Security Committee will likely seek answers about what information had been held on Emwazi - but this process will not take place until after the General Election.

According to Asim Qureshi, a director of the CAGE campaign group, Emwazi had been continually harassed by security agencies before he joined IS - and described the now-infamous militant as "extremely kind and gentle" and "the most beautiful young man".

Both Scotland Yard and Downing Street have refused to confirm reports of Emwazi's identity.


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Prince Harry To Leave Armed Forces

Prince Harry To Leave Armed Forces

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Prince Harry is expected to leave the military later this year, according to Sky sources.

The move comes as a surprise as the 30-year-old Prince is a passionate member of the armed forces, who appeared to be focused on a long career serving as an Army officer. 

He served two tours of duty in Afghanistan.

An Army spokesperson said: "We would not comment on the future careers of any of our soldiers and officers."

Kensington Palace would not comment on the news.

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  1. Gallery: Life In Afghanistan For Pilot Prince

    Prince Harry has given the media unprecedented access to his second tour in Afghanistan. Click through the gallery to see pictures of the pilot prince in Helmand...

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Prince Harry To Leave Armed Forces

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Prince Harry is expected to leave the military later this year, according to Sky sources.

The move comes as a surprise as the 30-year-old Prince is a passionate member of the armed forces, who appeared to be focused on a long career serving as an Army officer. 

He served two tours of duty in Afghanistan.

An Army spokesperson said: "We would not comment on the future careers of any of our soldiers and officers."

Kensington Palace would not comment on the news.

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  1. Gallery: Life In Afghanistan For Pilot Prince

    Prince Harry has given the media unprecedented access to his second tour in Afghanistan. Click through the gallery to see pictures of the pilot prince in Helmand...

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PM Defends MI5 After 'Jihadi John' Named

David Cameron says Britain will do "everything we can" to bring terrorists to justice after Londoner Mohammed Emwazi was identified as the Islamic State militant known as "Jihadi John".

The Prime Minister also expressed his support for Britain's security services as questions were raised about whether appropriate actions were taken to stop Emwazi from travelling to Syria.

Speaking at an event in Cardiff, Mr Cameron defended MI5 and praised the service for its "dedicated and courageous" work protecting Britain.

"They are having to make incredibly difficult judgements, and I think basically they make very good judgements on our behalf," he said.

"I think while we are in the middle of this vast effort to make sure British citizens are safe, the most important thing is to get behind them."

The security agency has been criticised for its handling of Emwazi's case. The 27-year-old travelled to Syria in 2013, several years after MI5's first contact with the militant. 

In 2009 he was reportedly questioned by an MI5 officer in Amsterdam who accused him of attempting to travel to Somalia to join a terror group.

Asim Qureshi, a director of the CAGE campaign group, has claimed Emwazi was harassed by the security agency over the following years as agents tried to recruit him as an informant.

Sir Menzies Campbell, a member of the Intelligence and Security Committee, has indicated that the parliamentary committee is likely to seek answers from MI5 over what information they held on "Jihadi John".

The families of Western hostages killed by Islamic State have expressed mixed reactions to the identification of Emwazi

A spokesman for relatives of Steven Sotloff, the US journalist beheaded in an Islamic State video, says they have "full faith" that Emwazi will eventually face justice. 

While refusing to address specific cases, Mr Cameron said the security services and the police would do "everything" to bring those who commit "appalling and heinous crimes" to justice.

He described Britain's security services as "incredibly impressive, hard-working and dedicated".

"I'm satisfied we have in place the right ways of scrutinising the work that these extraordinary men and women do on our behalf," Mr Cameron said.

"Even in the last few months their dedication and work has saved us from plots on the streets of the United Kingdom that could have done immense damage.

"So I think it is a moment to stand up and thank them for the work they do on our behalf."

Speaking to Sky News, the executive director of the Human Security Centre, an independent foreign policy think tank, criticised CAGE for suggesting that Emwazi was radicalised as a consequence of his contact with MI5.

"This narrative was put forward by CAGE, which is often described as a human rights organisation, or a civil liberty organisation, but which is actually a pro-Islamist organisation," she said.

"They have a long record of supporting terrorists and of apologising for their actions."

Meanwhile Boris Johnson has told Sky News of his concern about youth being "sucked into" Islamist ideologies in London and across the country.

Mr Johnson was speaking to First News readers and contributors from Sky News' Stand Up Be Counted campaign.

Asked whether people should feel safe in Britain, Mr Johnson said: "We should feel safe in this country. (The) police are doing a great job... and we're a safe society.

"But... we do have a problem with terrorism, with young people who are just being driven into an ideology that in my view is leading them into dangerous and criminal, catastrophic behaviour."


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Gary Glitter Jailed For 16 Years Over Sex Attacks

Former glam rocker Gary Glitter has been jailed for 16 years after being found guilty of a string of historical sex attacks on three schoolgirls.

The 70-year-old, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was convicted of one count of attempted rape, one count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13, and four counts of indecent assault.

One of his victims included a girl who was less than 10 years old when he crept into her bed and tried to rape her in 1975.

Glitter, who denied all the charges, also attacked two girls, aged 12 and 13, after inviting them backstage to his dressing room, and isolating them from their mothers.

Sky's Enda Brady, at London's Southwark Crown Court, said Glitter showed no reaction as his sentence was handed down and he was led from the dock.

As he arrived at the court earlier, he waved at two friends in the public gallery.

The former chart topper was at the height of his fame when he preyed on the youngsters.

Glitter's lawyer told the court their client is "a very different man now".

However, Judge Alistair McCreath, who remanded the disgraced star in custody after the verdicts last month, told him his offences were "truly appalling".

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  1. Gallery: Gary Glitter Through The Years

    British singer Paul Gadd, who later found fame as the glam rock star Gary Glitter, performing in an earlier incarnation as Paul Raven with the Twilights at the Black Cat Club in Woolwich in 1964

Gary Glitter in London in January 1973

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Reports Identify IS Militant 'Jihadi John'

Written By Unknown on Kamis, 26 Februari 2015 | 20.48

The Islamic State militant known as "Jihadi John" has been identified as a Londoner called Mohammed Emwazi, it has been reported.

Emwazi was born in Kuwait and comes from a well-to-do family, according to the Washington Post.

He grew up in West London and graduated from the University of Westminster with a degree in computer programming.

In his mid-twenties, he is believed to have travelled to Syria in 2012 and to have joined Islamic State later.

A close friend of Emwazi told the newspaper: "I have no doubt that Mohammed is Jihadi John. He was like a brother to me... I am sure it is him."

A representative of a British human rights group who had been in contact with Emwazi before he left for Syria also said he believed he was "Jihadi John".

"There was an extremely strong resemblance," Asim Qureshi, research director at the rights group, CAGE, said after watching a video of him beheading a hostage.

Apparently, Emwazi was identified by US authorities in September, a month after he rose to notoriety in a video killing American journalist James Foley.

Since then he has appeared in a series of videos documenting the gruesome murders of other hostages, including British aid workers Alan Henning and David Haines.

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  1. Gallery: Profile Of Alan Henning

    Alan Henning, 47, was born in Salford, Greater Manchester. Friends gave him the nickname "gadget" due to his love of technology. The British aid worker was murdered by Islamic State militants in Syria.

He was married for 23 years and he had a teenage son and daughter

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Jimmy Savile: What The Official Reports Say

Sixteen new reports have been published following investigations into Jimmy Savile's sexual abuse during his work at various hospitals.

Stoke Mandeville Hospital (Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHST)

:: An 18-year-old patient was molested in her bed after Savile climbed into her room through a window in 1973. The report says when she told nursing staff what had happened, it appeared to be an open secret that Savile was a "sex pest".

:: An 11-year-old was raped by Savile and left hysterical and crying. A nurse came in and told her to be quiet and that Savile would not do such a dreadful thing and he raised a great deal of money for the hospital. The girl told her father and he made a formal complaint. Savile did not come near the girl again but her father decided that, due to her ill health and not wishing to distress her further, the complaint should be dropped. The girl's father has since died.

:: Between 1973 and 1975 a boy aged between nine and 11 and other children were invited to Savile's porters' office where they were given sweets. The boy was told off for eating all the sweets. Savile put the boy across his knee, pulled down his trousers and underwear, groped and spanked him. The boy said Savile's secretary had seen this happen on one of about ten occasions but had just turned around and walked out. He also told his headmaster, who "laughed it off".

:: A 15-year-old patient was invited by Savile to his room for a hot drink in 1977 but then began questioning her about her sexual experience and stripped her and had sex with her. The girl never told anyone what had happened and, while Savile had given her his phone number and she tried to contact him in London, she never saw him again.

:: A 12-year-old girl was admitted in 1977 when she was raped by a hospital porter who she described as a white-haired man with a gold chain and white coat and smoking a cigar. She told a nurse that "the porter hurt me, down here". She was told not to say anything otherwise she (the nurse) would get into trouble. It was only a few years later that she realised who her attacker had been.

Leeds General Infirmary (Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHST)

:: A 14-year-old boy was groped on ward in 1994, before being told by Savile: 'I bet you feel better after that'.

:: A man aged 28 also groped while lying on a trolley waiting for an x-ray in 1988. He described Savile as having been dressed like a member of the medical staff. He told nobody about what Savile had done because he was too embarrassed. 

:: A student nurse, aged 21, was assaulted in a cupboard in 1981. "In a state of shock she turned around and on immediately doing so another student nurse came into the linen cupboard at which point he laughed and said goodbye. The nurse also claims she was warned against a 'pink haired man' hanging round mortuary, in or around 1981, but the report could not confirm it was Savile.

Rampton Hospital (Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHST)

:: Savile parked his motorhome on grounds and would use it for having consensual sex with nurses.

:: One man said that Savile had sat him on his knee and moved his hand to his 'nether region'.

Crawley Hospital (Sussex Community NHST)

:: No evidence found of sexual abuse. Anecdotal accounts but no record of Savile visiting hospital or any association with hospital.

Birch Hill Hospital Rochdale (Pennine Acute NHST)

:: Investigated one allegation made by a man who was a patient there as a child in 1965. Report found he was abused, but on balance of probabilities not by Savile.

Scott House Hospital Rochdale (Calderstones NHS FT)

:: No evidence found

Bethlem Royal Hospital (South London and Maudsley NHS FT)

:: The report was unable to substantiate report that Savile touched teenage girl's breast during visit

Shenley Hospital (Central and NW London NHST)

:: In 1981 a teenaged athlete who did a fun run for charity and had photos taken with Savile said he sexually assaulted her and a friend. The report found there was "no reason to doubt" this.

West Yorkshire Ambulance Service (Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHST)

:: No evidence found

St Martin's Hospital Canterbury (Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust)

:: An allegation that male patient abused by Savile in 1969 was dismissed

Royal Victoria Infirmary (Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS FT)

::  Allegation made but no evidence to substantiate it. The complainant would not be interviewed. 

Meanwood Park Hospital (Leeds and York Partnership NHS FT)

:: Report finds that nurses working at Mencap nursery were told not to let Jimmy Savile anywhere near children.


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Madonna Blames Brits Stairs Tumble On Cloak

Madonna Blames Brits Stairs Tumble On Cloak

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Madonna took a nasty tumble down some stairs after a costume malfunction during her first performance at the Brit Awards in 20 years.

Viewers were left shocked when the singer fell backwards and smashed into the stage after a dancer tried to yank off the cloak she was wearing.

The singer fell three steps before getting back on her feet to continue the performance surrounded by dancers dressed as devils.

She took to Instagram soon after the gaffe and explained that the Armani cloak was "tied too tight", but that she was "fine".

"Armani hooked me up! My beautiful cape was tied too tight! But nothing can stop me and love really lifted me up! Thanks for your good wishes! I'm fine! ❤️#livingforlove," she wrote.

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  1. Gallery: Fallen Madonna: Star Hits The Deck

    Madonna takes a nasty tumble during her performance of Living For Love at the Brit Awards

The accident happened when a dancer attempted to remove her cloak, sending her falling backwards down the stairs with her legs in the air

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Madonna was temporarily left on the deck but the Queen of Pop carried on with her performance despite the wince-inducing mishap

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Madonna Blames Brits Stairs Tumble On Cloak

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Madonna took a nasty tumble down some stairs after a costume malfunction during her first performance at the Brit Awards in 20 years.

Viewers were left shocked when the singer fell backwards and smashed into the stage after a dancer tried to yank off the cloak she was wearing.

The singer fell three steps before getting back on her feet to continue the performance surrounded by dancers dressed as devils.

She took to Instagram soon after the gaffe and explained that the Armani cloak was "tied too tight", but that she was "fine".

"Armani hooked me up! My beautiful cape was tied too tight! But nothing can stop me and love really lifted me up! Thanks for your good wishes! I'm fine! ❤️#livingforlove," she wrote.

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  1. Gallery: Fallen Madonna: Star Hits The Deck

    Madonna takes a nasty tumble during her performance of Living For Love at the Brit Awards

The accident happened when a dancer attempted to remove her cloak, sending her falling backwards down the stairs with her legs in the air

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Madonna was temporarily left on the deck but the Queen of Pop carried on with her performance despite the wince-inducing mishap

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Missed Chance To Stop Savile's Decades Of Abuse

Health workers would be obliged by law to report abuse under proposals put forward after a series of damning reports into the depraved sex attacks carried out by predator Jimmy Savile.

The inquiries revealed the disgraced entertainer preyed on children as young as five and that many of his victims were seriously ill.

There were even reports Savile had sex with dead bodies in a hospital mortuary, in a chilling echo of previous allegations against him.

And it has been warned many aspects of the Savile scandal could be repeated in the future.

One report found the access given to Savile to hospital's across the country gave him the "opportunity to commit sexual abuses on a grand scale for nearly 50 years."

And its author, Kate Lampard told Sky News: "There are still risks and weaknesses in the arrangements in hospitals for keeping people safe."

His status was "enhanced by the endorsement and encouragement he received from politicians, senior civil servants and NHS managers".

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has apologised to the victims, and also criticised government ministers at the time who he said failed to ask "hard questions" about Savile.

He told MPs: Never again must the power of money or celebrity blind us to repeated clear signals that some extremely vulnerable people were being abused.

"People were either too dazzled or too intimidated by the nation's favourite celebrity to confront the evil predator we now know he was."

He said there should have been a stronger incentive on staff to report abuse claims, and announced a consultation on proposals to introduce a mandatory duty on NHS workers to act.

A separate report was also published into how Savile abused at least 60 people connected with Stoke Mandeville Hospital over more than 20 years, including patients, staff and visitors.

The offences ranged from groping and molesting through to rape.

Of he victims, 20 were vulnerable patients, including an eight-year-old.

The Stoke Mandeville report revealed staff knew of 10 allegations against Savile but failed to act.

The investigation team found if a formal complaint against Savile back in 1977 over the rape and abuse of an 11-year-old girl had been properly handled, the celebrity DJ probably would have been caught at the time.

The report also found evidence to suggest Savile had unsupervised access to the mortuary at Stoke Mandeville.

It said: "Two witnesses gave evidence to the investigation that they had heard Savile was having sex with dead bodies in the mortuary."

While the inquiry found no evidence of this, it said it was not possible to investigate the allegations further.

But Savile had admitted spending a lot of time in the mortuary to a hospital electrician, telling him: "Actually, I often come here for a crafty smoke."

Those staff who complained about Savile's behaviour, were "severely reprimanded".

Dr Androulla Johnstone, who wrote the Stoke Mandeville report, told a press conference Savile was an "opportunistic predator who on occasion could also show a high degree of premeditation" when planning attacks.

She said: "The individuals to whom these incidents were reported failed in their duty to protect.

"Consequentially, no intelligence about Savile's behaviour was gathered over the years and no action was taken.

"Whilst witnesses told us it was an open secret within the hospital that Savile was a lecher and general nuisance, none stated that they knew about his sexual abuse activities."

Lawyer Liz Dux, who represents many of the Stoke Mandeville victims, said it "beggars belief" the report found no evidence of senior staff being aware of the abuse.

But Dr Johnstone rejected claims of a "cover-up" by staff, and said Savile's behaviour went unchallenged due to a "general disbelief".

Savile, who received a knighthood in 1990, died in 2011 and so never faced justice for his crimes.


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American Sniper Trial: Eddie Ray Routh Guilty

Written By Unknown on Rabu, 25 Februari 2015 | 20.48

Eddie Ray Routh has been found guilty of murdering American Sniper author Chris Kyle and another man at a Texas shooting range.

Jurors returned the verdict against the former Marine, whose lawyers had mounted an insanity defence and argued he suffered from psychosis.

The 27-year-old was given an automatic life sentence without parole at a court in Stephenville, Texas, for the deaths of the Navy SEAL and his friend Chad Littlefield.

They had taken Routh out shooting at the Rough Creek Lodge and Resort on 2 February 2013 after the defendant's mother asked Kyle to help him.

Kyle had been helping to counsel troubled veterans with shooting trips and talks.

Family members say Routh suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after serving in Iraq and Haiti after the 2010 earthquake.

Dr Randall Price, a forensic psychologist, testified during the trial that Routh was not legally insane, and said he may have got some of his ideas from watching television.

He said Routh had a paranoid disorder which was exacerbated by his use of alcohol and marijuana.

Defence lawyers said Mr Kyle described Routh as "straight-up nuts" in a text message to his friend as they drove to the shooting range.

They added that the defendant, who had been prescribed anti-psychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia, believed the men were planning to kill him.

In a phone call between Routh and a reporter from The New Yorker magazine, he said he became annoyed because Mr Littlefield was not shooting, but appeared to be watching him instead.

During the call, he said: "Are you gonna shoot? Are you gonna shoot? It's a shooting sport. You shoot. That's what got me all riled up.

"I had to take care of business. I took care of business, and then I got in the truck and left."

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    Eddie Ray Routh confessed to shooting Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield when questioned by police

This is Routh in court at the start of his trial - he has since been given a life sentence for the killings

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Mysterious Drones Over Paris For Second Night

Unidentified drones have been spotted in the skies above Paris for a second night as authorities seek to determine whether the aircraft pose a security threat.

Police say at least five drones were seen at locations including the US Embassy, the Eiffel Tower and major thoroughfares in central Paris, as well as several of the city gateways.

A police source said the unmanned aircraft were reported by witnesses and security forces.

The source added: "Is it a game? Scouting for future operations? The investigation will show us."

On Tuesday, police said unmanned aircraft were spotted at the same locations, leading a security source to admit "we don't know" who is responsible.

The sightings are the latest in a series of unexplained drone flights in the French capital and elsewhere across the country.

Authorities were first alerted to mystery drone flights in October, when state-run power company EDF filed a complaint with police.

The company had detected tiny unmanned planes buzzing around the skies above seven atomic plants.

The sightings continued into November, and altogether some 20 flyovers took place near nuclear plants.

In January, a pilotless aircraft also flew over the presidential palace in Paris.

The mysterious flights come at a time when security measures have been stepped up in France in the wake of January's Charlie Hebdo attacks.

In France it is illegal to fly small civilian drones over sensitive areas like nuclear facilities.

Sensitive areas are protected by a no-fly zone that spans a 1.6-mile radius to a height of 1,000 metres.


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Claudia Lawrence: Police Search Alleyway

Detectives investigating the disappearance and suspected murder of cook Claudia Lawrence are carrying out fresh searches close to her home in York.

The focus will be the alleyway to the rear of her flat in Heworth Road.

North Yorkshire Police's Major Crime Unit will also be carrying out house-to-house inquiries in the area as well as contacting former residents.

It comes as Miss Lawrence's family prepare to mark her 41st birthday on Friday.

Detective Superintendent Dai Malyn, who is leading the investigation, said:  "The team are currently working on a lead that may indicate the alleyway at the rear of Claudia's house is significant.

"We still don't know if Claudia left for work on the morning of Thursday 19 March 2009 or whether something happened overnight within her house.

"If the latter is the case the person or persons responsible, in my view, would have used the rear alleyway as the front door leads onto a busy main road. This is why this specific piece of information needs to be fully investigated.

"Officers will be conducting house-to-house enquiries in the vicinity to jog people's memories about any vehicular access to the alleyway and how frequently this was used by neighbours or other pedestrians.

"We are also checking again that no CCTV recording equipment in the neighbourhood has been overlooked."

Det Supt Malyn added: "This remains one of several active enquiries at present that will be developed over the coming weeks and months.

"Together with Claudia's family, we remain absolutely determined to solve this case and bring those responsible for her disappearance and suspected murder to justice."

Miss Lawrence worked in a kitchen at York University and was 35 when she went missing.

She was last seen at around 3pm on 18 March 2009 as she made her way home from her shift and was reported missing by her father two days later.

Last May a 59-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of killing Miss Lawrence but was later released without charge.


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Police Release Photos After Racist Chants

Police have released photographs of seven men they wish to identify following alleged racist chanting at London's St Pancras International station last week.

British Transport Police (BTP) say the images were captured at 8pm last Wednesday, the day after Chelsea's Champions league match in Paris.

Officers believe the men had returned to London following the match against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

A member of the public reported being "disgusted" by the men's chanting and reported their behaviour to police.

Detective Sergeant Steven Graysmark said: "I want anyone who knows the men in the photographs to come forward.

"I believe the seven, thought to be Chelsea fans, can help us with the investigation.

"Do you know any of the men in the images? If so, please contact BTP."

A similar incident was reported on the Paris Metro shortly before the Chelsea match on 17 February.

On Friday the club suspended three supporters after video emerged of a commuter being pushed on the Paris Metro.

The commuter, Sylla Souleymane, appeared to be stopped from getting on an underground train by fans.

The fans were also heard in the video chanting "we're racist and that's the way we like it".

The club said the fans had been suspended from its Stamford Bridge ground and that they would be banned for life if there was "sufficient evidence of their involvement".

Mr Souleymane said last week that he thinks those who abused him in Paris should be jailed for their actions.

The 33-year-old told Le Parisien newspaper: "These people, these English fans, must be found, punished and must be locked up.

"What happened should not go unpunished."

He said he thought Chelsea and PSG should face sanctions because it was "also their fault".

:: Anyone with information can contact British Transport Police on 0800 405040. Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.


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Green Leader Gives 'Excruciating' Interview

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Green Leader Gives 'Excruciating' Interview

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The leader of the Green Party has conceded that a radio interview to launch her election campaign was "excruciating".

Natalie Bennett told Sky News' Deputy Political Editor Joey Jones she suffered a "mind blank" during an LBC interview that soon had her trending on Twitter.

Interviewer Nick Ferrari described his one-on-one with Ms Bennett as "one of the worst interviews ever by a political leader".

The broadcast was peppered with awkward pauses and stuttering.

The Australian-born politician struggled to answer basic questions about how her party would fund the building of 500,000 new council houses.

She said: "Right, well, that's, erm... you've got a total cost... erm... that we're... that will be spelt out in our manifesto."

Mr Ferrari replied: "So you don't know?"

"No. Well... er."

At one point Ms Bennett blamed the difficulties she was having on a "huge cold".

Many people responded to the interview on Twitter.

Political commentator Owen Jones wrote: "Unbearably awful interview. Green supporters will be exasperated that a great political opportunity has been trashed."

The Daily Mirror's Kevin Maguire added: "Greens should abandon TV debates after this @natalieben solar collapse with @NickFerrariLBC. Painful."

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    Sky News' Deputy Political Editor Joey Jones

LBC host and interviewer Nick Ferrari

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The Daily Mirror's Kevin Maguire

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Green Leader Gives 'Excruciating' Interview

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The leader of the Green Party has conceded that a radio interview to launch her election campaign was "excruciating".

Natalie Bennett told Sky News' Deputy Political Editor Joey Jones she suffered a "mind blank" during an LBC interview that soon had her trending on Twitter.

Interviewer Nick Ferrari described his one-on-one with Ms Bennett as "one of the worst interviews ever by a political leader".

The broadcast was peppered with awkward pauses and stuttering.

The Australian-born politician struggled to answer basic questions about how her party would fund the building of 500,000 new council houses.

She said: "Right, well, that's, erm... you've got a total cost... erm... that we're... that will be spelt out in our manifesto."

Mr Ferrari replied: "So you don't know?"

"No. Well... er."

At one point Ms Bennett blamed the difficulties she was having on a "huge cold".

Many people responded to the interview on Twitter.

Political commentator Owen Jones wrote: "Unbearably awful interview. Green supporters will be exasperated that a great political opportunity has been trashed."

The Daily Mirror's Kevin Maguire added: "Greens should abandon TV debates after this @natalieben solar collapse with @NickFerrariLBC. Painful."

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    Sky News' Deputy Political Editor Joey Jones

LBC host and interviewer Nick Ferrari

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Daily Telegraph sketch writer Michael Deacon

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Political commentator Owen Jones

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The Daily Mirror's Kevin Maguire

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