An inquiry into Britain’s role in the Iraq war opened in London on Tuesday, with evidence from senior members of the UK’s defence establishment. Tony Blair, who will be the highlight of the inquiry, is due to give evidence after Christmas.
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With more than two million Muslims set to gather in the holy city of Mecca for the annual haj pilgrimage, Saudi authorities are concerned about the spread of swine flue and any repeat of the previous disasters that have marred the event.
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