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24th April, 2013
UK police ‘have collective amnesia’ over hacking claims
Th police knew that journalists at the News of the World hacked into a murdered girl's cellphone but they failed to investigate.
Th police knew that journalists at the News of the World hacked into a murdered girl's cellphone but they failed to investigate.
24th July, 2012
UK to charge Coulson, Brooks over phone hacking
The phone hacking scandal has laid bare the collusion between senior politicians, the police and the media in the UK.
The phone hacking scandal has laid bare the collusion between senior politicians, the police and the media in the UK.
15th May, 2012
Ex-Murdoch editor Brooks charged in UK hacking case
Rebekah Brooks, her husband and four others were charged over alleged attempts to conceal evidence in Britain's phone hacking scandal.
Rebekah Brooks, her husband and four others were charged over alleged attempts to conceal evidence in Britain's phone hacking scandal.
11th May, 2012
Ex-tabloid chief: Cameron sent message when I quit
Rebekah Brooks, a pivotal figure in Britain's tabloid phone hacking saga, said that Prime Minister Cameron commiserated with her after she quit in the wake of the scandal.
Rebekah Brooks, a pivotal figure in Britain's tabloid phone hacking saga, said that Prime Minister Cameron commiserated with her after she quit in the wake of the scandal.
13th March, 2012
UK police arrest six in phone hacking investigation
LONDON: British police made six arrests early Tuesday in a wide-ranging investigation into phone hacking in the British media. Britain’s Press Association and other…
LONDON: British police made six arrests early Tuesday in a wide-ranging investigation into phone hacking in the British media. Britain’s Press Association and other…
20th September, 2011
Murdered British girl’s family in phone-hacking payout
“No final agreement has yet been reached, but we hope to conclude the discussions as quickly as possible.”
“No final agreement has yet been reached, but we hope to conclude the discussions as quickly as possible.”
17th August, 2011
Reporter’s letter ties Murdoch execs to hacking
Clive Goodman’s letter said the practice of hacking was openly discussed until the then-editor Andy Coulson banned any reference to it.
Clive Goodman’s letter said the practice of hacking was openly discussed until the then-editor Andy Coulson banned any reference to it.
29th July, 2011
Mother of murdered UK girl Sarah Payne on hacking list
Sara Payne's daughter Sarah was abducted and murdered by a paedophile in 2000. Sara was targeted by a private investigator working for NotW.
Sara Payne's daughter Sarah was abducted and murdered by a paedophile in 2000. Sara was targeted by a private investigator working for NotW.
22nd July, 2011
James Murdoch accused of misleading lawmakers
James had been warned there was evidence to show more than one reporter could be involved, Colin Myler and Tom Crone said in a statement.
James had been warned there was evidence to show more than one reporter could be involved, Colin Myler and Tom Crone said in a statement.
20th July, 2011
Britons’ satisfaction with Cameron hits record low: poll
Half of the British public (52 per cent) thought Cameron had handled the phone-hacking affair badly.
Half of the British public (52 per cent) thought Cameron had handled the phone-hacking affair badly.
20th July, 2011
British MPs blast Murdoch, Cameron in firing line
“There has been a catalogue of failures by the (London) Metropolitan Police, and deliberate attempts by News International to thwart the various investigations.”
“There has been a catalogue of failures by the (London) Metropolitan Police, and deliberate attempts by News International to thwart the various investigations.”
19th July, 2011
‘Most humble day of my life’, Murdoch tells UK lawmakers
LONDON: News Corp. chief Rupert Murdoch told British lawmakers “this is the most humble day of my life” at the start of a parliamentary hearing…
LONDON: News Corp. chief Rupert Murdoch told British lawmakers “this is the most humble day of my life” at the start of a parliamentary hearing…
19th July, 2011
Queues form to witness Murdoch grilling
LONDON: It was the biggest show in town, and queues formed hours early outside the London parliamentary building where media tycoon Rupert Murdoch is set…
LONDON: It was the biggest show in town, and queues formed hours early outside the London parliamentary building where media tycoon Rupert Murdoch is set…
19th July, 2011
British PM pushes trade in Nigeria, but scandal looms
LAGOS: British Prime Minister David Cameron visited Nigeria on Tuesday, pushing a message of trade and democracy before making an early return home to deal…
LAGOS: British Prime Minister David Cameron visited Nigeria on Tuesday, pushing a message of trade and democracy before making an early return home to deal…
18th July, 2011
James Murdoch: tainted media empire’s heir
The 38-year-old heir apparent oversaw the closure of News of the World earlier this month.
The 38-year-old heir apparent oversaw the closure of News of the World earlier this month.
18th July, 2011
David Cameron cuts short Africa trip over News Corp
The Financial Times cited a source close to Cameron as saying that the Africa trip had been shortened to enable him to focus on events closer to home.
The Financial Times cited a source close to Cameron as saying that the Africa trip had been shortened to enable him to focus on events closer to home.
17th July, 2011
Rebekah Brooks arrested in phone-hacking scandal
LONDON: British police on Sunday arrested the former head of media mogul Rupert Murdoch’s British newspaper wing, Rebekah Brooks, over the phone hacking scandal, British…
LONDON: British police on Sunday arrested the former head of media mogul Rupert Murdoch’s British newspaper wing, Rebekah Brooks, over the phone hacking scandal, British…
15th July, 2011
Embattled News Intl CEO Rebekah Brooks resigns
In a letter sent to staff, Brooks said she was leaving the company because her desire to stay on was putting the reputation of the company at risk.
In a letter sent to staff, Brooks said she was leaving the company because her desire to stay on was putting the reputation of the company at risk.
15th July, 2011
Hacking scandal casts light on Murdoch’s politics
The scandal roiling Britain has cast a fresh light on the billionaire media mogul's influence around the globe.
The scandal roiling Britain has cast a fresh light on the billionaire media mogul's influence around the globe.
14th July, 2011
Murdochs ordered to testify to British MPs, Brooks agrees
LONDON: British lawmakers formally summoned Rupert Murdoch and his son James Thursday to testify over the phone hacking scandal as the arrest of another ex-employee…
LONDON: British lawmakers formally summoned Rupert Murdoch and his son James Thursday to testify over the phone hacking scandal as the arrest of another ex-employee…
