Facial recognition eyed for 2012 Games aftermath
Britain's riots prompt police to test Scotland Yard’s updated facial recognition system to identify suspects. Chief Constable Andy Trotter notes image-matching aids but most tips come from CCTV stills, officers' photos, helicopter footage, and public tips. Prime Minister Cameron warns authorities contemplate new powers as 16 000 officers stay on streets.
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Rebels claim victory as Brega falls to Libyan forces
Libyan rebels say they captured the oil port of Brega after weeks of combat, a strategic gain near Benghazi that could shift the civil war. Two rebels died and 16 wounded in earlier clashes. NATO airstrikes continue with no official Libyan reaction yet.
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Riots in U K Echo French Unrest Six Years On
A Parisian analysis compares Britain s 2011 rioting with France s 2005 suburban riots. Experts note similar causes like unemployment and alienation, but point to different patterns of violence and social models in each country.
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