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<Slug>008 EXTRADITION TAPPIN</Slug>
<TEXT>A retired British businessman will be extradited to the United States today -
to face allegations of selling missile components to Iran.

65-year-old Christopher Tappin - from Kent - says he's the victim of a sting
by US agents - and insists he's done nothing wrong.

He's angry the Prime Minister has not stepped in to help him:

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<TEXT>EDF Energy says it 'agrees with key aspects' of Sedgemoor Council's study into the impact on transport relating to their controversial planned new reactor at Hinkley Point.

But the firm reckons the Council reports underestimates the 'lasting benefits to the community' that their improvements will bring.

Councillors and some local residents will debate the findings at a meeting next Monday.
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<TEXT>Police are investigating claims some clinics are providing abortions for women who don't want daughters.

The Daily Telegraph says it has evidence one doctor admitted what he was offering was tantamount to "female infanticide."

According to the paper, the health secretary Andrew Lansley has referred concerns about potential criminal practices at three clinics to detectives.
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<Slug>PUBWATCH 1</Slug>
<TEXT>Weston's Pub Watch scheme is expanding, from just the centre to the whole town.

The project sees pub and club owners and police meet regularly to discuss any issues, such as crime and violence.

The group says it's working really well, so it's time to include more landlords.
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<TEXT>A Labour MP's been bailed after he was charged with three counts of common assault.

Eric Joyce was arrested on Wednesday night after an alleged incident at a bar in the House of Commons.
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<TEXT>Organisers of the Oscars have warned Sacha Baron Cohen not to try to pull a stunt at this weekend's Academy Awards show, but say he is NOT banned from attending.

It's reported the Borat and Bruno star plans to turn up on the red carpet dressed as his character from the forthcoming movie "The Dictator".
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