But the Communist leadership would prefer to have Mr Luzhkov's support to put their man in the top job, rather than the other way round.

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Seven minutes of added time were given, during which Steve Bruce scored for Man Utd, clearing the way for their first top-flight title in 26 years.

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In 2008 a man who had murdered his mother was paraded in an open top truck on the way to his execution with a placard around his neck, detailing his crime.

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Oh by the way, LeBron only had to take one man-child dribble to get from the top of the key to the rim.

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