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RUPERT MURDOCH - A PORTRAIT OF SATAN

Rupert Murdoch doesn't like the BBC

And sometimes the BBC doesn't seem to like Rupert Murdoch either.

Following the principle that you should know your enemy, the BBC has assiduously recorded the relentless rise of Rupert Murdoch and his assault on the old "decadent" elites of Britain.

And I thought it would be interesting to put up some of the high points.

It is also a good way to examine how far his populist rhetoric is genuine, and how far its is a smokescreen to disguise the interests of another elite.

As a balanced member of the BBC - I leave it to you to decide.

Murdoch first appears in the BBC archive in a short fragment without commentary shot in 1968. It shows him ambling into the City of London on his way to see Sir Humphrey Mynors who was head of the City Takeover Panel

Murdoch was going to ask Sir Humphrey for permission to take over the News of the World. Then he is interviewed afterwards. Read more at www.bbc.co.uk

 

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Bernie Ecclestone in F1 bribe probe

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Bernie Ecclestone in Formula 1 bribe probe

Mr Ecclestone said he expects to be cleared of any wrongdoing

Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has been named by prosecutors in Germany as allegedly bribing a former banker during the sale of the sport in 2006.

Gerhard Gribkowsky, in charge of the sale of BayernLB's stake in F1, stands accused of taking a $44m (£27m) bribe.

In return, prosecutors allege, Mr Ecclestone received $41.4m in commissions from the bank, as well as a large payment to a family trust.

Mr Ecclestone said he expects to be cleared of any wrongdoing.

A court will now decide whether Mr Gribkowsky will stand trial on the charges.

The allegations revolve around the sale of BayernLB's stake in Formula 1 to private equity group CVC Capital Partners, which still owns the commercial rights to the sport.

CVC said it had no knowledge of any alleged payments to Mr Gribkowsky.

The firm bought majority control of F1 from Bernie Ecclestone's family trusts and a group of investment banks.

Mr Ecclestone remains F1's chief executive and retains a large shareholding in the sport. Read more at www.bbc.co.uk

 

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Reporter Who Made Hacking Claims Found Dead

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Reporter Who Made Hacking Claim Found Dead

A former reporter for the News Of The World who blew the whistle on the extent of phone hacking at the paper has been found dead at his home.

Hertfordshire Police have said Sean Hoare's death is being treated as "unexplained, but not thought to be suspicious".

His body was discovered at his home in Watford after there was concern about his whereabouts.

Mr Hoare claimed Andy Coulson had "encouraged" him to hack phones in an article for the New York Times.

He accused Mr Coulson of being aware of the practice, an allegation the former NOTW editor denied.

He was interviewed by police in September about the allegations but made no comment.

Mr Hoare - who worked as a showbiz journalist - was sacked by the News Of The World over problems he had with drink and drugs.

:: Timeline: How the hacking scandal has unfolded

:: Phone hacking: The people arrested so far

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The Known Universe

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Brazil's Amazon settles

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Brazil's Amazon settlers 'scratching out a living'

The charred tree stumps in the Amazon rain forest tell their own story.

Even though the trees here are probably the best-protected anywhere on earth - at least in theory - someone is still cutting them down and burning them.

For several years now, the Brazilian government has insisted that the rate of deforestation in the Amazon has declined sharply.

But earlier this year, it suddenly jumped again, to a rate five times higher than last year.

These trees play a vital part in the management of global weather patterns.

They absorb carbon dioxide, which otherwise would contribute to climate change. That is why Brazil is under pressure to protect the forest. Read more at www.bbc.co.uk

 

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Sandals Whirlpool Death

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High Cholesterol

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