U.K. farmers may have taken advantage of livestock disease

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The article discusses how a European Commission studies report claims that U.K. farmers were overpaid for the loss of their animals due to foot-and-mouth disease. An EU directive will make the EU pay for up to 60% of Britain's compensation.

Government domestic functions, European Union, Livestock, Except Dairy and Poultry, Cattle Ranching and Farming, Livestock Farms, Livestock industry, Agricultural policy

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Ahead of G-8 talks, protests by rockers have unlikely backer

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Rock concerts and demonstrations are planned to protest the G-8 Summit meeting of world leaders with the goal of ending poverty in Africa. Prime Minister Tony Blair of Britain has given his support to the protestors.

Europe, Africa, Conferences, meetings and seminars, International aspects, Blair, Tony, Demonstrations and protests, Rock musicians, Endorsements, Demonstrations, Group of 8, Foreign assistance

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U.K., France reach military accord

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France and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement on a small rapid reaction military force. Such a force would lead United Nations peacekeeping missions.

France, Alliances, partnerships, Armed Forces, Military aspects, Alliances and partnerships

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