Gil Scott-Heron – the influential US musician, poet and author known as the “godfather of rap” – dies in a New York hospital at the age of 62.

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US musician Gil Scott-Heron dies

TRIPOLI, Libya — Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the influential second son of Moammar Gaddafi who was once seen as the great hope for reform in Libya, is clear on two points: He and his government have done nothing wrong, and they are not going to back down.

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Gaddafi’s son: We will deal with terrorists first and then talk reform

The way the decision was taken to award the contract to supply Tasers to police in England and Wales is questioned by the influential Commons Home Affairs Committee.

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MPs’ concern over Taser contract