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Published 25 October 2007

We test the temperature of the nation this week

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California declares a state of emergency as brush fires burn out of control

Serious crimes committed by offenders on parole are on the rise

Swiss People's Party, accused of racism by the UN, wins general election

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Senior police officer warns that crack cocaine use is at its highest ever level

Scientist James Watson suggests black people are "less intelligent"

Half of Britain's nucelar plants are found to be unsafe

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Summit on EU treaty goes well, but Brown faces fierce battle in parliament

Nobel winner Doris Lessing grumpily announces she hates Bush, Blair and Iran

After decades of overfishing, stocks of North Sea cod are on the increase

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Mozambican former president receives $5m award for good governance

Microsoft finally agrees to make software information available to rivals

Communication Workers' Union leaders agree pay deal with Royal Mail

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Summary: Gloomy days for English sports fans

Forecast: Miserable - the UK's future looks fat, overcrowded and very sick

Jonathan Beckman

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