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IAAF chief short on self-awareness in his attempts to absolve himself of any blame

It has been alleged by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) that an official at the Japanese government-appointed agency that controls the country's domestic ivory market is encouraging illegal trade in elephant tusks.

The great irony is that in later life many adults, as I did, have a sudden volte-face towards keeping fit

The following letters appear in the 19th January edition of the Independent

As flooded homes painfully dry out, we should reflect and wake up to the broader truth, based not on computer predictions but the evidence in front of us, that we are entering a new climatic age

Labour seemed to identify the UK as a rotting castle in which it proposed to do little but change the ashtrays

According to the think tank British Future, Muslims feel more strongly British than any faith or ethnic minority - including the white population

From foster care and benefits to universities and pay thresholds, the Conservatives aren't exactly championing those who arrive from overseas

Targeting wives and mothers who cannot speak English seems a funny way to win the hearts and minds of Muslims

Skewed statistics hide the rise in domestic violence at a time when services are being drastically cut around the UK

Pulp Fiception.

Our new First Minister refused to contemplate Northern Ireland having its own anthem. She said changing it from God Save The Queen would "politicise" sport

I'm sure Mr Lawson will be thrilled to know upon hearing this news I shared it with the rest of my team - two female Registrars and a female Consultant - all working at the weekend, despite their uteruses

As the performance went on the pianist's spirit got into everybody, and the finale provided a triumphant close

As 2015 Entrepreneur of the Year I am firmly against TTIP and the strain it will place on home grown business owners

Almigdad Mojalli was travelling through the southern Saref suburb when warplanes struck

According to Oxfam, the wealth of the richest one percent is equivalent to the rest of the world's combined. This is the result of a system which allows the rich unfettered representation without taxation

Whip up a healthy, delicious concoction with an efficient machine

Sanders skillfully fended off Clinton's attacks and emerged from the debate stronger than ever

It is a QTWTAIN, of course; plus the origin of dinghy, shampoo, coach, howitzer and cravat

Ed Warner, the chairman of UK Athletics, last week insisted London had nothing to hide

Ed Warner, the chairman of UK Athletics, last week insisted London had nothing to hide

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