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US tanks, one in a ditch, other passing on road Image 1944: Germany counter-attacks in Ardennes

German tanks, aircraft and paratroops cross the Luxembourg and Belgian borders in massive counter-offensive.
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Ian Huntley Image 2003: Ian Huntley guilty of Soham murders
Former school caretaker Ian Huntley is convicted of the murders of 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman.
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Mary Bell Image 1968: Mary Bell found guilty of double killing
An 11-year-old girl is sentenced to life in detention at Newcastle Assizes for killing two small boys.
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Bomb victim Image 1983: Harrods bomb blast kills six
Three police officers and three members of the public are killed and many others injured after a car bomb attack near Harrods.
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Foreign Minister Anthony Eden Image 1942: Britain condemns massacre of Jews
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden condemns the persecution of Jews in Eastern Europe.
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1996: Aid workers killed in Chechnya
Six Red Cross workers are shot dead as they sleep in a hospital in Chechnya.
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1976: Opec members split over prices
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates reject Opec's recommended 15% oil price increase and choose to impose a lower price rise.
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14 December
Top Story 1995: Bosnia peace accord ends three-year war
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15 December
Top Story 2004: Blunkett resigns over visa accusations
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16 December
Top Story 1984: Gorbachev visit to Britain a 'success'
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18 December
Top Story 1974: Compensation for Bloody Sunday victims
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19 December
Top Story 1984: Britain signs over Hong Kong to China
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20 December
Top Story 1973: Spanish prime minister assassinated
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