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Saudi Arabia executes seven men

Human rights group says men were killed by firing squad, but officials say they were beheaded
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No breakthrough on Leveson deal

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Last survivor of plot to kill Hitler dies

Heinrich Von Kleist, involved in 1944 plot to blow up dictator with suicide vest, ended up living to age 90
Celebrity status protected Savile

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Palestinian rocket killed baby – UN

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