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MPs' perks to be curbed after scandal
LONDON (Reuters) - Leaders of the main political parties backed plans on Wednesday to curb perks for MPs after this Summer's scandal over lavish expense claims shocked taxpayers and undermined public trust in parliament. Full Article
Conservatives want to claw back powers from EU
LONDON (Reuters) - The Conservatives pledged Wednesday to seek the return of some powers from the European Union to Britain if they won an election expected next year, but said they did not aim to sabotage the bloc. Full Article
Afghan policeman kills five UK soldiers
LONDON (Reuters) - An Afghan policeman killed five British soldiers at a checkpoint in Afghanistan and the Taliban said he was one of their fighters who had infiltrated the force. Full Article
Israel intercepts arms ship 
Israeli naval commandos seize a ship carrying what Israel says is hundreds of tons of Iranian-supplied arms destined for Hezbollah.
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