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A police officer stands outside a house in  Manchester England Monday Nov.  16, 2009,   following searches of 3 properties . British police say they have arrested four men in anti-terror raids in northern England. Greater Manchester police said the men were arrested early Monday morning under Britain's anti-terrorism laws.  Police say...
A police officer stands outside a house in Manchester England Monday Nov. 16, 2009, following searches of 3 properties . British police say they have arrested four men in anti-terror raids in northern...   (Associated Press)
FILE- In this file photo of June 10, 2009 British National Party, BNP, leader Nick Griffin speaks in front of a BNP banner in Manchester, England.  Retired senior British military commanders on Tuesday Oct. 20 2009  accused the far right of hijacking military symbols for
FILE- In this file photo of June 10, 2009 British National Party, BNP, leader Nick Griffin speaks in front of a BNP banner in Manchester, England. Retired senior British military commanders on Tuesday...   (Associated Press)
Police put English Defense League supporters onto buses in Manchester city center, England after demonstrators took to the streets in rival race protests Saturday Oct. 10, 2009. Police in fluorescent jackets stood between hundreds of anti-Islam protesters and counter-demonstrators in the English city of Manchester on Saturday, arresting 18 people...
Police put English Defense League supporters onto buses in Manchester city center, England after demonstrators took to the streets in rival race protests Saturday Oct. 10, 2009. Police in fluorescent...   (Associated Press)
Police prepare to put English Defense League supporters onto buses in Manchester city center, England after demonstrators took to the streets in rival race protests Saturday Oct. 10, 2009. Police in fluorescent jackets stood between hundreds of anti-Islam protesters and counter-demonstrators in the English city of Manchester on Saturday, arresting...
Police prepare to put English Defense League supporters onto buses in Manchester city center, England after demonstrators took to the streets in rival race protests Saturday Oct. 10, 2009. Police in fluorescent...   (Associated Press)
English Defense League supporters are put onto buses by police in Manchester city center, England after demonstrators took to the streets in rival race protests Saturday Oct. 10, 2009. Police in fluorescent jackets stood between hundreds of anti-Islam protesters and counter-demonstrators in the English city of Manchester on Saturday, arresting...
English Defense League supporters are put onto buses by police in Manchester city center, England after demonstrators took to the streets in rival race protests Saturday Oct. 10, 2009. Police in fluorescent...   (Associated Press)
Police deal with a protestors in Manchester's city center, England after demonstrators took to the streets in rival race protests Saturday Oct. 10, 2009. Police in fluorescent jackets stood between hundreds of anti-Islam protesters and counter-demonstrators in the English city of Manchester on Saturday, arresting 18 people in a bid...
Police deal with a protestors in Manchester's city center, England after demonstrators took to the streets in rival race protests Saturday Oct. 10, 2009. Police in fluorescent jackets stood between hundreds...   (Associated Press)
Police deal with a protestor in Manchester's city center, England after demonstrators took to the streets in rival race protests Saturday Oct. 10, 2009. Police in fluorescent jackets stood between hundreds of anti-Islam protesters and counter-demonstrators in the English city of Manchester on Saturday, arresting 18 people in a bid...
Police deal with a protestor in Manchester's city center, England after demonstrators took to the streets in rival race protests Saturday Oct. 10, 2009. Police in fluorescent jackets stood between hundreds...   (Associated Press)
Mounted police deal with a protestor in Manchester's city center, England after demonstrators took to the streets in rival race protests Saturday Oct. 10, 2009. Police in fluorescent jackets stood between hundreds of anti-Islam protesters and counter-demonstrators in the English city of Manchester on Saturday, arresting 18 people in a...
Mounted police deal with a protestor in Manchester's city center, England after demonstrators took to the streets in rival race protests Saturday Oct. 10, 2009. Police in fluorescent jackets stood between...   (Associated Press)
Britain's Conservative Party leader David Cameron delivers his keyone speech at the final day of the Conservative Party Conference, in Manchester, England, Thursday Oct. 8, 2009. Conservatives held their last annual conference before next year's national election, which polls show is all but certain to put party back in power...
Britain's Conservative Party leader David Cameron delivers his keyone speech at the final day of the Conservative Party Conference, in Manchester, England, Thursday Oct. 8, 2009. Conservatives held their...   (Associated Press)
Britain's opposition Conservative Party leader David Cameron acknowledges the applause of the delegates, his keynote speech at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, England, Thursday Oct. 8, 2009. Cameron pledged Thursday to lead the country through a painful economic recovery, hoping his message on beating the downturn can carry him...
Britain's opposition Conservative Party leader David Cameron acknowledges the applause of the delegates, his keynote speech at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, England, Thursday Oct. 8,...   (Associated Press)
Britain's opposition Conservative Party leader David Cameron makes his keynote speech at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, England, Thursday Oct. 8, 2009. Cameron pledged Thursday to lead the country through a painful economic recovery, hoping his message on beating the downturn can carry him to power. (AP Photo/Jon Super).
Britain's opposition Conservative Party leader David Cameron makes his keynote speech at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, England, Thursday Oct. 8, 2009. Cameron pledged Thursday to lead...   (Associated Press)
Britain's opposition Conservative Party leader David Cameron makes his keynote speech at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, England, Thursday Oct. 8, 2009. Cameron pledged Thursday to lead the country through a painful economic recovery, hoping his message on beating the downturn can carry him to power.  (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
Britain's opposition Conservative Party leader David Cameron makes his keynote speech at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, England, Thursday Oct. 8, 2009. Cameron pledged Thursday to lead...   (Associated Press)
Britain's Conservative Party leader David Cameron delivers his keynote speech at the final day of the Conservative Party Conference, in Manchester, England, Thursday Oct. 8, 2009. Conservatives held their last annual conference before next year's national election, which polls show is all but certain to put party back in power...
Britain's Conservative Party leader David Cameron delivers his keynote speech at the final day of the Conservative Party Conference, in Manchester, England, Thursday Oct. 8, 2009. Conservatives held their...   (Associated Press)
Britain's opposition Conservative Party leader David Cameron kisses his wife Samantha, following his keynote speech at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, England, Thursday Oct. 8, 2009. Cameron pledged Thursday to lead the country through a painful economic recovery, hoping his message on beating the downturn can carry him to...
Britain's opposition Conservative Party leader David Cameron kisses his wife Samantha, following his keynote speech at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, England, Thursday Oct. 8, 2009....   (Associated Press)
Britain's Shadow Secretary of State for Defence Liam Fox speaks at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, England, Thursday Oct. 8, 2009. Britain's Conservative Party is holding its last annual conference before next year's General Election.  (AP Photo/Jon Super).
Britain's Shadow Secretary of State for Defence Liam Fox speaks at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, England, Thursday Oct. 8, 2009. Britain's Conservative Party is holding its last annual...   (Associated Press)
Front row delegates react during a session on law and order at Britain's Conservative Party Conference, Manchester, England, Wednesday Oct. 7, 2009.  (AP Photo/Jon Super).
Front row delegates react during a session on law and order at Britain's Conservative Party Conference, Manchester, England, Wednesday Oct. 7, 2009. (AP Photo/Jon Super).   (Associated Press)
David Cameron, leader of Britain's opposition Conservative Party, waits to be interviewed by political journalists in Manchester, England, Wednesday Oct. 7, 2009,  on the third day of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, England, Wednesday October 7, 2009. (AP Photo/Andrew Parsons, The Conservative Part, ho)
David Cameron, leader of Britain's opposition Conservative Party, waits to be interviewed by political journalists in Manchester, England, Wednesday Oct. 7, 2009, on the third day of the Conservative...   (Associated Press)
Britain's Conservative Party leader David Cameron is seen outside the Conservative Party Conference, in Manchester, England, Wednesday Oct. 7, 2009. Britain's Conservative Party is holding its last annual conference before next year's General Election.  (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Britain's Conservative Party leader David Cameron is seen outside the Conservative Party Conference, in Manchester, England, Wednesday Oct. 7, 2009. Britain's Conservative Party is holding its last annual...   (Associated Press)
Britain's Conservative Party leader David Cameron, left, is seen with his wife Samantha at the Conservative Party Conference, in Manchester, England, Wednesday Oct. 7, 2009. Britain's Conservative Party is holding its last annual conference before next year's General Election.  (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Britain's Conservative Party leader David Cameron, left, is seen with his wife Samantha at the Conservative Party Conference, in Manchester, England, Wednesday Oct. 7, 2009. Britain's Conservative Party...   (Associated Press)
Britain's Shadow Business Secretary Kenneth Clarke speaks at the Conservative Party Conference, in Manchester, England, Tuesday Oct. 6, 2009.  Britain's Conservative Party is holding its last annual conference before next year's national election, which polls show is all but certain to put the Conservative Party back in power after more...
Britain's Shadow Business Secretary Kenneth Clarke speaks at the Conservative Party Conference, in Manchester, England, Tuesday Oct. 6, 2009. Britain's Conservative Party is holding its last annual conference...   (Associated Press)
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Besiktas players congratulate team mate Rodrigo Tello, left, after his first half goal against Manchester United during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. Besiktas won the game 1-0 ending Manchester United's record of not having lost a Champions League group...
Besiktas players congratulate team mate Rodrigo Tello, left, after his first half goal against Manchester United during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England,...   (Associated Press)
Besiktas players congratulate team mate Rodrigo Tello, third right, after his first half goal against Manchester United during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. Besiktas won the game 1-0 ending Manchester United's record of not having lost a Champions League...
Besiktas players congratulate team mate Rodrigo Tello, third right, after his first half goal against Manchester United during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester,...   (Associated Press)
Besiktas'  Rodrigo Tello, centre right, reacts after his first half goal against Manchester United during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. Besiktas won the game 1-0 ending Manchester United's record of not having lost a Champions League group game on...
Besiktas' Rodrigo Tello, centre right, reacts after his first half goal against Manchester United during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov....   (Associated Press)
Besiktas'  Rodrigo Tello, right, reacts alongside Manchester United's Anderson after his first half goal during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. Besiktas won the game 1-0 ending Manchester United's record of not having lost a Champions League group game on...
Besiktas' Rodrigo Tello, right, reacts alongside Manchester United's Anderson after his first half goal during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday...   (Associated Press)
Manchester United's Ji-Sung Park, center, vies for the ball against Besiktas' Fabian Ernst, left, and Ibrahim Toraman during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Manchester United's Ji-Sung Park, center, vies for the ball against Besiktas' Fabian Ernst, left, and Ibrahim Toraman during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England,...   (Associated Press)
Manchester United's Federico Macheda, left, reacts after a missed opportunity against Besiktas during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Manchester United's Federico Macheda, left, reacts after a missed opportunity against Besiktas during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25,...   (Associated Press)
Besiktas' Ibrahim Toraman is taken from the field after sustaining an injury against Manchester United during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Besiktas' Ibrahim Toraman is taken from the field after sustaining an injury against Manchester United during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday...   (Associated Press)
Manchester United's Patrice Evra, second right, is tackled by Besiktas' Ibrahim Kas, third right, and Michael Fink, right, during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Manchester United's Patrice Evra, second right, is tackled by Besiktas' Ibrahim Kas, third right, and Michael Fink, right, during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester,...   (Associated Press)
Manchester United's Wes Brown, left, vies for the ball against Besiktas' Bobo during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Manchester United's Wes Brown, left, vies for the ball against Besiktas' Bobo during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Jon...   (Associated Press)
Besiktas' fans celebrate during their Champions League group B soccer match against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Besiktas' fans celebrate during their Champions League group B soccer match against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Jon Super)   (Associated Press)
Besiktas' fans celebrate during their Champions League group B soccer match against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Besiktas' fans celebrate during their Champions League group B soccer match against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Jon Super)   (Associated Press)
Besiktas' goalkeeper Rustu Recber, top, celebrates with team mate Matteo Ferrari, second left, after beating Manchester United in their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Besiktas' goalkeeper Rustu Recber, top, celebrates with team mate Matteo Ferrari, second left, after beating Manchester United in their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester,...   (Associated Press)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, right, leaving the field after his team's 1 - 0 loss to Besiktas in their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, right, leaving the field after his team's 1 - 0 loss to Besiktas in their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday...   (Associated Press)
Manchester United's Ji-Sung Park, left, vies for the ball against Besiktas' Ekrem Dag during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Manchester United's Ji-Sung Park, left, vies for the ball against Besiktas' Ekrem Dag during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009....   (Associated Press)
Manchester United's Nemanja Vidic, right, vies for the ball against Besiktas' Bobo during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Manchester United's Nemanja Vidic, right, vies for the ball against Besiktas' Bobo during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Manchester United's Federico Macheda, right, gets away from Besiktas' Ismail Koybasi during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Manchester United's Federico Macheda, right, gets away from Besiktas' Ismail Koybasi during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Manchester United's Ji-Sung Park, center, vies for the ball against Besiktas' Fabian Ernst, left, and Ibrahim Toraman during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Manchester United's Ji-Sung Park, center, vies for the ball against Besiktas' Fabian Ernst, left, and Ibrahim Toraman during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England,...   (Associated Press)
Manchester United's Ji-Sung Park, center, in action against Besiktas' Ibrahim Toraman, left, and Ibrahim Kas, right, during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Manchester United's Ji-Sung Park, center, in action against Besiktas' Ibrahim Toraman, left, and Ibrahim Kas, right, during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England,...   (Associated Press)
Manchester United's Wes Brown, right, vies for the ball against Besiktas' Bobo during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Manchester United's Wes Brown, right, vies for the ball against Besiktas' Bobo during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Jon...   (Associated Press)
Besiktas' Ismail Koybasi, center, congratulates team mate Rodrigo Tello, right, after he scored a goal against Manchester United during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Besiktas' Ismail Koybasi, center, congratulates team mate Rodrigo Tello, right, after he scored a goal against Manchester United during their Champions League group B soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester,...   (Associated Press)
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  • Hospital kit 'covered in blood'

    BBC | 11/26/2009 10:29:10 PM

    Serious concerns have been raised about the standards of care at an NHS trust in Essex, the BBC understands. More »

  • Borders goes into administration

    BBC | 11/26/2009 10:09:29 PM

    The Borders bookshop chain in the UK, which owns 45 stores, has gone into administration but stores will remain open. More »

  • Son's sorrow over parents death

    BBC | 11/26/2009 10:00:59 PM

    The son of a couple who were found dead in County Fermanagh earlier this week speaks of his grief. More »

  • Computer hacker 'facing US trial'

    BBC | 11/26/2009 9:54:36 PM

    Computer hacker Gary McKinnon will stand trial in the US after the Home Office refused to block his extradition. More »

  • Man charged with jockeys' murders

    BBC | 11/26/2009 9:49:14 PM

    A man is charged with the murder of two apprentice jockeys who died in a fire at a flat in North Yorkshire. More »

  • Dubai debt problems knock shares

    BBC | 11/26/2009 8:04:19 PM

    London's FTSE 100 share index suffers its biggest one-day fall since March due to concerns about Dubai's financial health. More »

  • Technical glitch hits LSE trading

    BBC | 11/26/2009 7:09:30 PM

    Trading on the London Stock Exchange was halted for three and a half hours on Thursday following technical difficulties. More »

  • Banks 'must reveal £1m earners'

    BBC | 11/26/2009 7:01:45 PM

    The UK's banks should be forced to disclose the number of staff who earn more than £1m, a report concludes. More »

  • Dismay voiced on 7/7 inquest plan

    BBC | 11/26/2009 6:36:06 PM

    Plans for the 7/7 inquests to examine the deaths of both the 52 victims and the bombers have been criticised by the victims' families. More »

  • Jail boss scuppers freedom raffle

    BBC | 11/26/2009 6:27:48 PM

    A raffle prize of a day's freedom offered to prisoners at a Lancashire jail is withdrawn after the governor finds out about it. More »

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