Thousands dying in krok's torturous grip
'Epidemic' of cheap synthetic opiate use sees Russian drug addicts slowly rot from the inside.
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Olympic venues in London
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Italy's favourite frozen pizza made in Britain
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Stephen King: Economic future not worth the paper it's written on
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Winehouse a staggering flop
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Bankrupt but off sailing in Spain
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Olympic Games: Our best shots at success
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Hay's fertile field feeds minds
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Babies just another commodity
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Crime, terror fears drive border clamp
Australia plans tough steps to to plug gaps at its entry points.