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Amanda Bland's decision relegates the party to the third-largest group at Holyrood, with one member fewer than Labour.
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Amanda Bland's decision relegates the party to the third-largest group at Holyrood, with one member fewer than Labour.
Bob Woodward — in an eye-opening excerpt from his forthcoming memoir, "Secrets," that's previewed in the new issue of The New Yorker — reveals that one of his best friends, the late Richard.
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It shows fraudster Elizabeth Holmes invite a sceptical film into her home before she's sent to prison.
A mountain of debt and a budget deficit among the largest in the euro area mean France cannot simply increase spending to appease the public.
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India rejects OIC's Kashmir resolution, accuses Pakistan of pushing 'bigoted agenda' Moneycontrol.com
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While colleges no longer have fixed penalties under this rulebook, they are required to still follow the law and disclose required information. The Rs 5 lakh fine for faculty and administrators has been removed, but signing false…