Defence Secretary Philip Hammond believes himself vindicated by the High Court ruling that his Iraq Historic Allegations Team (IHAT) is independent.
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Exploring our online archive of the Star's early years
On the anniversary of the Nakba prospects are grim for a two-state solution unless the international community steps in
We can't let the greatest of our public services fall prey to the Tories
The tough questions facing both camps ahead of 2014's referendum
Senior Tories peddle the myth that the Iron Lady opposed the EU. The truth is rather different
Why Stephen Hawking's refusal to attend next month's Israeli Presidential Conference is so significant for Palestinians
Astonishing ineptitude of those who drafted bank regulating legislation
Exposed the failed policy of business-friendly 'austerity'
How the once proud tradition of independent journalism has been transformed by the likes of Rupert Murdoch to serve the narrow interests of the wealthy elites