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04/09/2012
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Shafilea's Mother Seeks Right To Appeal
A woman who was jailed for life for murdering her daughter is seeking permission to appeal against her conviction.
Farzana Ahmed was jailed for a minimum of 25 years when she and her husband Iftikhar were found guilty of murdering their daughter Shafilea.
The CPS has now said the Court of Appeal has received an appeal application from Mrs Ahmed.
Riots Continue In Belfast
A second night of rioting in North Belfast has left seven police officers in hospital.
Petrol bombs, bricks and fireworks were thrown at police during trouble in the Carlisle Circus area of the city, which erupted on Sunday after a parade by a flute band.
Phone-Hacking Probe Could Cost £40m
Investigations into phone hacking, corrupt payments and privacy breaches could cost the police £40m and keep nearly 100 police officers on the case for the next four years.
Sue Akers of the Metropolitan Police gave the figure to the Home Affairs Select Committee and said there were likely to be 1,069 victims of phone hacking.
(NE)
A woman who was jailed for life for murdering her daughter is seeking permission to appeal against her conviction.
Farzana Ahmed was jailed for a minimum of 25 years when she and her husband Iftikhar were found guilty of murdering their daughter Shafilea.
The CPS has now said the Court of Appeal has received an appeal application from Mrs Ahmed.
Riots Continue In Belfast
A second night of rioting in North Belfast has left seven police officers in hospital.
Petrol bombs, bricks and fireworks were thrown at police during trouble in the Carlisle Circus area of the city, which erupted on Sunday after a parade by a flute band.
Phone-Hacking Probe Could Cost £40m
Investigations into phone hacking, corrupt payments and privacy breaches could cost the police £40m and keep nearly 100 police officers on the case for the next four years.
Sue Akers of the Metropolitan Police gave the figure to the Home Affairs Select Committee and said there were likely to be 1,069 victims of phone hacking.
(NE)
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Review launched following Israeli embassy police row
Metropolitan Police chief Sir Ian Blair has ordered an inquiry after a Muslim police officer was excused from guarding the Israeli embassy in London.
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