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fenian32: Deaths of Derry IRA men remembered

Tuesday marks the 40th anniversary of the deaths of two Derry IRA volunteers who were shot dead by the British army in the Bogside in March 1972. Their relatives, friends, and former comrades will gather in the Gasyard …

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The British Army Has Banned Prince Harry From Going To The Pub

A British army source has told UK tabloid The Sun that Prince Harry, currently training to become an Apache helicopter pilot, has been banned from the pub. “Harry has been told that his whole life is now dedicated to the …

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EPT8 Madrid: It's all rum, betting and the lash as James Wilson chips …

British navy submariner, sorry, former British navy submariner, James Wilson has to be the only person to have seriously broached both. This isn't the first time that we've met Wilson, who left the navy life in February after three …

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Welcome To Naval lodge 87 From the South March 2012

In the 1600's, the British and Irish used “corned” beef for consumption, trade, and as provisions for the British Navy and Army. Corn has nothing to do with the process, the term refers to “corns” of salt put in the meat to preserve …

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Welcome To Naval lodge 87 From the South March 2012

Founders Gold ale raising fund's for the RAF Benevolent Fund «

RAF Benson is extremely proud to play their part in supporting the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund. Vanessa Hearn said, “Having lived in Benson for the past 24 years, We've always felt an affinity towards the RAF base.

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Campaign to demilitarise Queens University cancels British Army …

Troops off our campus sends out clear message that British Army recruiters will no longer be able to publicly organise without significant opposition, after the Officer Training Corps were recently forced to cancel their event in …

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Navy Reads: From Battle of Trafalgar to War of 1812

The late historian shows that for Britain, at least, the War of 1812 began in 1801 when the mighty British navy was challenged by Napoleon Bonaparte and France, assisted by the Spanish fleet. Other countries or territories …

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Navy Reads: From Battle of Trafalgar to War of 1812

AP source: Illini’s Weber fired after 9 seasons

Illinois fired coach Bruce Weber on Friday after three lackluster seasons and a 17-15 record this year that included an ugly 2-12 skid to close the season, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.

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Greece secures biggest debt cut in history

Greece’s creditors agreed Friday to take cents on the euro in the biggest debt writedown in history, providing much-needed breathing room for European nations living beyond their means. The agreement paves the way for Greece to receive an enormous second bailout in the hopes of containing the crisis before it drags the entire continent further into chaos.

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Greece secures biggest debt cut in history

Israeli airstrike kills militant commander in Gaza

An Israeli airstrike killed the commander of the militant group behind the abduction of Israeli soldier Gilad Schalit and a second militant in Gaza on Friday in the highest profile attack against the coastal strip in months.

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