QUES: But Mr Kenny said his advice to Mr Hicks - if they are ever allowed to meet or speak - may well be that he accept a deal .

But Mr Kenny said his advice to David Hicks , should they be allowed to meet , might be that he accept a deal .

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QUES: AN inquest into the car crash that killed Princess Diana will be held January 6 , the royal family 's coroner announced overnight .

Inquests into the deaths of Diana , Princess of Wales and Dodi Fayed will be formally opened in the New Year , the Royal Family 's coroner announced yesterday .

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QUES: A ruling last week by U.S. District Judge Lee R. West in Oklahoma City that the FTC lacked authority to run the registry triggered a whirlwind of activity in Washington .

The legislation came after U.S. District Judge Lee R. West in Oklahoma City ruled last week that the FTC lacked authority to run the registry .

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yes