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Monday, 6 January, 2003, 11:28 GMT
 
Secrets of 1970 revealedDocuments seen for the first time reveal how in 1970 the UK Government negotiated with a Palestinian terror group. 
Black September: Tough negotiationsDocuments show how the UK negotiated with Palestinian guerrillas in 1970, King Hussein appealed for Israeli help and London fell out with Washington. 
UK downplayed sovereignty in Euro talksUK officials and ministers downplayed the implications of joining the EEC in 1970 - including the future possibility of monetary union. 
Wilson's economic gambleDocuments disclosed for the first time appear to show that Prime Minister Harold Wilson considered some unexpected political tactics in 1970. 
Hain faced prosecutionThe government considered prosecuting Peter Hain, the 1970 leader of the UK's anti-apartheid movement amid mounting panic over his actions. 
London pressure over Moore arrestWhen Bobby Moore was arrested in Bogota days before the 1970 World Cup, London did all it could to get officials to "stretch" Colombia's law. |
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