Politicians praise beaten England
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Leading politicians praise England's efforts after their defeat by South Africa in the rugby union World Cup final.
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Michael Vaughan heaps praise on man-of-the-match Matthew Hoggard after England's extraordinary Test win.
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Comment is free: Martin Kettle: The outgoing prime minister won't rank with Churchill or Gladstone, but - despite Iraq - he has done good for Britain.
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First Minister Rhodri Morgan has praised people's response to the call for aid for the victims of the Asian tsunami disaster.
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England's rugby union squad arrived back in London on Monday following their World Cup final defeat to South Africa, looking weary but voicing pride in their achievement.
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ENGLAND&#39;S players hit out at cricket&#39;s authorities last night. They claimed they had been used as &quot;political pawns&quot; after the Zimbabwe government produced a spectacular U-turn to ensure the controversial one-day series will go ahead.
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PRIME Minister John Howard had every reason to give thanks as he attended church today, while Opposition Leader Mark Latham was keeping a low profile in the aftermath of the Coalition&#39;s stunning election win.
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Volunteers and emergency staff are recognised for their rescue work during the floods across England.
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England bowler Matthew Hoggard praised England&#39;s bowlers as his side reduced South Africa to 273-7 on day one of the first Test in Port Elizabeth.
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A wonderful result for what had become, because of injury and retirement, a beleaguered rugby nation. England began in control, they never lost that control and both the squad and their new coaching set-up will take fantastic heart from it all.
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KEY political figures from Ireland have visited several Irish voluntary organisations to pledge their continued support for emigrant services in Britain.
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Captain Michael Vaughan salutes England's all-round strength after their 3-0 series win over the West Indies.
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Leading politicians have paid their respects to BBC journalist Nick Clarke, who died aged 58 after a lengthy battle against cancer.
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UK Prime Minister Tony Blair praises embattled election officials as heroes of the new Iraq, as he visits Baghdad
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Spanish PM Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero thanks UK PM Tony Blair for help with the Basque peace process.
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Prime Minister Tony Blair has won ringing praise after his emotional farewell to the ruling party, including from former US president Bill Clinton, who hailed his &quot;stunning&quot; record.
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Darren Clarke was the toast of the   British media on Monday as newspapers paid tribute to his   bittersweet celebrations after Europe's crushing Ryder Cup   victory over the United States.