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Suspected drone strikes kill 12 civilians in Yemen

May 15th, 2012 by
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Biggest loss of civilian life in reported drone strike this year.


In search of the truth: Investigative journalism in a digital age

May 2nd, 2012 by
Published in All Stories, Promoting Journalism

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The Bureau’s editor talks to the British Humanist Association.


The transatlantic bomb plot that prompted the UK’s biggest security operation

April 27th, 2012 by
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Powerful documentary about the foiling of plot to wreak havoc in the Atlantic’s skies.


The inside track: how lobbyists have helped launder Bahrain’s reputation

April 20th, 2012 by | 1 Comment
Published in All Stories, Human Rights, Top Stories

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As the F1 gets underway, here’s a who’s who of the kingdom’s spinners.


Video: How Russia’s youth movement became Putin’s private army

April 20th, 2012 by
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Teenagers from the provinces instill fear in the Russian population.


Standards Commissioner to rule on Cayman lobbyist

April 17th, 2012 by
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Commissioner will decide if peer broke Lords Code of Conduct.


Conservative peer hired as tax haven lobbyist

April 17th, 2012 by | 4 Comments
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Lord Blencathra represents the Cayman government in London.


PRCA clears Bell Pottinger of exaggeration and improper influence

April 10th, 2012 by
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The PR watchdog exonerates Bell Pottinger without fully examining the evidence.


The fabulous riches of Putin’s inner circle

March 2nd, 2012 by
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The New York Times unpicks a multi-billion dollar social network.


Guardian’s Nick Davies wins Paul Foot Award for hacking investigation

February 29th, 2012 by
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The Guardian reporter wins the investigative awards run by Private Eye.


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