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David Cameron Vows 1,000 Infrastructure Jobs; May Cut Aid to Commonwealth for Anti-Gay Abuses

David Cameron has slammed a plan to pay hefty bonuses to RBS executives
In accordance with promises to kick-start infrastructure projects and revive the economy, David Cameron, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has given the thumbs-up for two power plants in Yorkshire, which should create 1,000 construction-related jobs, the BBC reported. Meanwhile, in a strong move to recognize gay rights, Britain will contemplate withholding aid from countries that do not reform the law banning homosexuality.
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Gadhafi's Son Flees Libya, Seeks Flight to Hague; U.N. Ends No-Fly Zone

Moammar Gadhafi's son and onetime heir apparent, Saif al-Islam, fearing for his life, has taken refuge among nomads in the Sahara and is seeking an aircraft to fly him out of Africa to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, an official from Libya's ruling National Transitional Council says.
A woman Al Shabaab fighter points a gun during a demonstration, against the African Union Mission in Somalia.

Somalia's al Shabaab Vows War Against Kenya

Somalia's al Shabaab rebels vowed on Thursday to fight Kenya after its troops entered the Horn of Africa nation and called on sympathisers to carry out major attacks in east Africa's biggest economy.
Stuart Walker

Gay Murder Victim was Questioned over Child Indecency

The town of Cumnock was rocked following the death of Stuart Walker, the man burnt at a lamppost earlier this week, but now new information has been released about a report in relation to an alleged indecent assault on a 12-year-old-boy.
Nabila Nanfuka was killed following a stampede in Lava

Northampton Stampede Club Goes Bust

Owners of Oceana nightclubs, Luminar Leisure has gone into administration, as the company said its banks would not extend a recent period of leniency, due to end on Friday.
Festive Season Across the World: Halloween in the U.S. and Diwali 2011, Festival of Lights in India [Breathtaking Diwali PHOTOS]

UK Celebrates Diwali; Cameron Recognises British Indians' Role [PHOTOS]

It's Diwali time! The "Festival of lights" is back this year bringing fun, frolic and exciting promises. With more than one million British Indians residing in the UK, the festive spirit has always been upbeat. Meanwhile, acknowledging the contribution made by the British Hindus and the British Indian community, the UK Prime Minister David Cameron has extended Diwali wishes.
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