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The Peace Cycle.
Starting from 14 August, cyclists from all over Europe will ride for 6 weeks from London to Jerusalem on a mission to support peace and reconciliation in Israel/Palestine.
The Court of Appeal condones torture, as long as it isn't happening in Britain.
This means that evidence obtained through torture overseas may be used to prosecute cases in the UK.
CBI warns of ID card 'flaws'.
Business leaders today voiced support for an identity card scheme for the first time, but warned that the proposed scheme would not be robust enough.
EU sugar subsidies ruled illegal by WTO panel.
WTO has ruled that European exports of up to four times the permitted amount of subsidized sugar each year are illegal.
Fish killed in R. Thames - action pledged.
Thousands of fish were killed after 600,000 tonnes of sewage was forced into the river during storms. Minister says "doing nothing is not an option".
Human rights committee warns on internment.
The home secretary, David Blunkett, must end the internment of foreign terrorism suspects, a committee of senior MPs warned.
Linux system gives BBC faster Olympic results.
By using open standards technologies, the BBC will be able to provide a more cost effective, high performance and high availability computing system.
MPs warn of gaps in ID card plans
The Home Affairs Select Committee say details are too thin and there are potential risks to personal freedom.
UN flood team in Bangladesh
A team of United Nations officials is in Bangladesh to co-ordinate an international response to the devastating floods in the country.