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<TEXT>A retired British businessman who's being extradited to America says he's
"philosophical" about maybe never returning home.

Christopher Tappin denies conspiring to sell components for Iranian missiles.

He's being escorted by US marshals to the States, having lost a two-year
battle against extradition.

Mr Tappin says the British government's let him down.

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<Slug>EDF 1</Slug>
<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>Labour MP Eric Joyce has been released on bail after being charged with 3 counts of assault.

The MP for Falkirk was arrested on Wednesday following claims a Tory rival was head-butted at a House of Commons bar.

Mr Joyce has been suspended from the Labour party.
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<Slug>gcse 9</Slug>
<TEXT>Exam boards have been told to change four GCSEs after concerns they're becoming too easy to pass.

It's to prevent students who take English literature, maths, geography and history only studying topics which come up in tests.
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<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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<Slug>oscar 9</Slug>
<TEXT>The founder of the TMZ showbiz website claims the Oscars are getting stale.

Harvey Levin's been responding to organisers who told Sacha Baron Cohen not to pull any stunts at Sunday's ceremony.
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