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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Jane Perrone

Today's newsdesk update

We'll be continuing to follow the court martial of three British soldiers accused of abusing Iraqi prisoners, and keeping you up to date about this morning's series of suicide bombings in Baghdad that have left at least 26 dead. We'll also be recording an audio report by our Iraq correspondent Rory McCarthy about today's events.

In Britain, prime minister's questions will be subject to our usual live coverage from midday, and we have the story of the Tory candidate suspended after he was photographed brandishing a variety of rifles, guns and knives.

We'll also see if secretary of state-in-waiting Condoleezza Rice says anything noteworthy as the second day of her confirmation hearing gets under way this afternoon.

Two interesting world dispatches are being filed today: Ian Black will be reporting on the crucial leadership test faced by Mahmoud Abbas, the newly-elected Palestinian president; while John Hooper in Rome investigates the row over a controversial TV programme that has underlined some unreconstructed attitudes to homosexuality within Italian political circles.

As the annual hajj enters its second day, our picture gallery from the scene will be added to; our interactive guide to the hajj is also worth looking at.

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