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World & UK News: Putin warns on arms for rebels

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:05:17 GMT

Weapons sent to Syrian rebels may end up in the hands of the sort of extremists who killed Drummer Lee Rigby, Vladimir Putin warned as the G8 summit ended with a degree of international accord over the crisis.

World & UK Sport: Froome ready for race to yellow

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:45:14 GMT

Chris Froome believes he is ready to succeed Sir Bradley Wiggins as Tour de France champion and has backed his Team Sky colleague to respond from the disappointment of relinquishing his title without a fight.

World & UK News: PM vows 'tax justice' after G8 deal

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:05:15 GMT

David Cameron has promised to deliver "proper tax justice" as leaders of the G8 nations agreed a pact to crack down on tax havens and stop multinational companies shifting profits around the world to avoid paying their fair share.

World & UK Sport: Venus Williams out of Wimbledon

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:45:14 GMT

Five-time singles champion Venus Williams has pulled out of Wimbledon because of a back injury.

World & UK Sport: Carroll to undergo West Ham medical

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:45:14 GMT

Andy Carroll will have a medical with West Ham on Wednesday as he moves closer to a permanent move from Liverpool, Hammers chairman David Gold has confirmed.

World & UK Sport: Thiago inspires Spain to victory

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:45:13 GMT

Thiago Alcantara inspired Spain Under-21s to European Championship glory, with the reported Manchester United target hitting a hat-trick as Italy were defeated 4-2 in Jerusalem.

World & UK News: Top judge urges court costs cut

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:05:16 GMT

Radical change might be needed to cut the cost of going to court, the UK's most senior judge said.

World & UK Sport: Robson eases through in Eastbourne

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:45:14 GMT

British number one Laura Robson recorded her first win under new coach Miles Maclagan to reach the second round of the Aegon International in Eastbourne.

World & UK Sport: Pearce to leave England U21 post

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:45:13 GMT

Stuart Pearce has been informed by the Football Association he will not be kept on as England Under-21s manager.

World & UK News: Brady slapped down after walkout

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:05:17 GMT

Moors Murderer Ian Brady was slapped down by the judge hearing his mental health tribunal after first walking out, then complaining: "I've listened to this ad nauseam."

World & UK News: Pair charged in payments probe

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:05:17 GMT

The Sun's chief foreign correspondent and a prison officer have been charged over alleged payments to public officials, police said.

World & UK News: G8 deal 'rewrites rules' on tax

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:05:16 GMT

An agreement sealed by leaders of the G8 nations meeting in Northern Ireland can "rewrite the rules" on tax and transparency to benefit countries across the world, David Cameron said.

World & UK News: US agrees to talks with Taliban

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:05:16 GMT

US officials say they will begin formal talks with the Taliban over Afghanistan at the group's new Qatar office within days

World & UK News: G8 leaders sign up to tax deal

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:05:15 GMT

Leaders of the G8 nations meeting in Northern Ireland have signed up to a declaration designed to tackle tax evasion and promote free trade around the world.

World & UK News: G8 paves way for Syria peace talks

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:05:15 GMT

Leaders of the world's most powerful nations have papered over their differences on Syria to agree a joint position at the G8 summit in Northern Ireland that could pave the way for fresh peace talks in Geneva.

World & UK Sport: Villa complete Helenius move

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:45:15 GMT

Aston Villa have completed the signing of striker Nicklas Helenius from Aalborg.

World & UK Sport: Pearce to leave England U-21 post

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:45:14 GMT

Stuart Pearce has been informed by the Football Association he will not be kept on as England Under-21s manager.

Local News: Harrow youngsters excel at Youth Games

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:34:00 GMT

HARROW youngsters competing in the Balfour Beatty London Youth Games are through to the finals in tennis, girls hockey and girls table tennis.

World & UK News: G8 leaders agree position on Syria

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:05:16 GMT

Leaders of the world's most powerful nations appeared to have papered over their differences on Syria to agree a joint position after fraught talks at the G8 summit.

World & UK News: Army job losses 'kick in the teeth'

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:05:16 GMT

More than 4,000 soldiers have been told that they have lost their jobs in the latest round of Army redundancies.

World & UK News: Jordan king approves Qatada treaty

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:05:16 GMT

The King of Jordan has approved a treaty designed to trigger the removal of radical cleric Abu Qatada from the UK, Government sources have said.

World & UK Sport: Cook puts past behind him

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:45:25 GMT

England captain Alastair Cook says off-the-pitch issues have no relevance ahead of the Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa.

World & UK Sport: Reds bid for Alberto not enough

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:45:25 GMT

Sevilla appear to be holding out for a better price for midfielder Luis Alberto, despite sporting director Ramon Verdejo admitting Liverpool have made a "very good" offer.

World & UK Sport: Torres: Mourinho has plans for me

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:45:24 GMT

Fernando Torres has reiterated his commitment to Chelsea and is hoping he has a role to play under "demanding" new Blues coach Jose Mourinho.

World & UK Sport: Fixtures mark league anniversary

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:45:24 GMT

The Football League has announced six special league fixtures to be played on the opening weekend of next season to mark its 125th anniversary.

World & UK News: Inflation rise bigger than expected

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:05:17 GMT

The squeeze on consumers intensified last month as soaring air fares and more expensive clothing and footwear lifted inflation higher than expected.

World & UK News: Two face newspaper payments charges

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:05:17 GMT

The Sun's chief foreign correspondent and a prison officer will be charged over alleged payments to public officials.

World & UK Sport: Brumbies tame Lions

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:45:14 GMT

The Lions lost their unbeaten tour record just four days before tackling Australia after Jake White's Brumbies deservedly triumphed 14-12 at Canberra Stadium.

Sport book reviews: A gritty account of a true cycling pro

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:22:00 GMT

The story of the 'domestiques' - those hired to 'ride through pain so strong, it’s like holding your hand in a flame'.

World & UK News: Saatchi: Why I accepted caution

Harrow Observer — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:05:16 GMT

Art collector Charles Saatchi has said he had accepted a police caution for clutching his wife Nigella Lawson's throat to stop the altercation "hanging over" them.