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Palestinian PM downplays quit threat

Ahmed Qurie has downplayed suggestions he is to imminently quit as Palestinian prime minister following heated exchanges with Yasser Arafat. Mr Qurie was rumoured to be on the brink of resigning after another power-struggle over “security and financial reforms” with the veteran leader of the Palestinian Authority. Mr Qurie’s cabinet approved new laws on Saturday… Read more »

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Prison overcrowding a "national disgrace"
Prison overcrowding a “national disgrace”

There are more people in prison in England and Wales than ever before, according to new statistics. The Prison Reform Trust claims 74,543 inmates are currently housed at Her Majesty’s pleasure – using up 99.3 per cent of capacity. The charity found that in just one week in January the prison population surged by 597… Read more »