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<TEXT>FIFA president Sepp Blatter has released a statement saying he's been "misunderstood" over comments he made about racism in football.

It comes amid growing calls for him to resign.

The controversy started after he claimed players should settle any racist abuse with a handshake at the end of the game.

Tottenham coach LES Ferdinand insists he must step down.

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<TEXT>FIFA president Sepp Blatter has released a statement saying he's been
"misunderstood" over comments he made about racism in football.

It comes amid growing calls for him to resign.

The controversy started after he claimed players should settle any racist
abuse with a handshake at the end of the game.

England defender RIO Ferdinand says he's "astonished" by Blatter.

Tottenham coach LES Ferdinand insists he must step down.

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<TEXT>Hospitals in England could face fines if they fail to clear the backlog of patients waiting for treatment.

The Government says there's currently no incentive to treat people once the 18 week target time has lapsed.
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<TEXT>The first homes have gone on the market at Weston's Locking Parklands development.

Thirty-four houses have gone on sale at the old RAF site.

Eventually more than a thousand will be built, which the developers say will create two thousand jobs.
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<TEXT>The first maps showing people who live by the sea how erosion could affect the coastline in the future - are being published in a pilot scheme.

The maps - which have currently only been done for Northumberland and the South Downs - are going online to provide information on how the coastline could change in the next 20 years.

It will then be used to help councils, planners and developers.
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<TEXT>Fans who'd camped out for days, finally got to catch a glimpse of the stars of the Twilight films last night.

Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart joined Robert Pattinson on the red carpet, at the London premiere of Breaking Dawn: Part One.
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<TEXT>Nova news - now you're up to date
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