Sydney to Hobart yacht race opens
The annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race gets under way, 10 years since the tragic 1998 race when six sailors died.
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December 25th, 2008
December 25th, 2008
Criminal deportations target met
More than 5,000 foreign criminals have been deported from the UK in the past year, beating a government target, ministers say.
December 25th, 2008
Guinea junta seeks to allay fears
Guinea's military coup leaders invite foreign diplomats for talks "to reassure" the world about their intentions.
December 25th, 2008
Cub scout is first in UK to earn every activity badge
A cub scout from Norfolk makes history by becoming the first in the UK to achieve all 33 activity badges.
December 25th, 2008
How an old phone can make money
If you got a shiny new mobile for Christmas you might be able to make some money on your old one.
December 25th, 2008
Shops launch post-Christmas sales
Retailers will be hoping to tempt people to spend more of their money as the post-Christmas Day sales get under way.
December 25th, 2008
Guinea ministers submit to rebels
Guinea's prime minister and about 30 other ministers submit to the leaders of a military coup.
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