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Speaking on the Today programme in advance of a major speech in which he will outline his plans for reform of the "failed" penal system, Kenneth Clarke said that it needed "a much better record of rehabilitating" offenders.
BBC: Clarke: 'Time to get back to more intelligent sentencing'
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The essence of Mr Bush's programme, to advance accountability by establishing a few national standards while freeing states to experiment, is not as radical as some had hoped.
ECONOMIST: The education president (Part 2)
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As the EU buys 20% of Iran's oil exports this was a significant step, although the UN says Iran continues to advance its nuclear programme.
BBC: Iran profile