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Lobby groups oppose plans for EU copyright extension
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Spelbound declared winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2010
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Death toll from Borneo bridge collapse reaches eleven
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Florida man charged with stealing Wi-Fi
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia CEO apologies for financial planning scandal
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