Every vampire needs a minion - someone to handle their daytime business transactions, keep them well-stocked on the red stuff, and to keep them company as they while away the eternity of the undead.

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Muslim woman recruit refused to shake hands with top cop

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Category: Crime and Punishment A Muslim woman police officer who refused to shake hands with the capital's top cop because it was against her religion was praised by exiled extremist Omar Bakri Mohammed.

But the Saudi-born founder of radical group al-Muhajiroun...

Constitutional Affairs Secretary Lord Falconer and environment minister Ben Bradshaw both rejected the suggestion of exemptions to the law.

The Independent on Sunday claims Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly is battling to allow Catholic adoption agencies to turn away same-sex couples.

Her department said "no decisions" had yet been taken on the detailed rules.

A Department of C...

The officer, who has not been named, was granted the exemption at a passing-out ceremony where new recruits met Commissioner Sir Ian Blair.

Muslim law says people should avoid physical contact with anyone of the opposite sex they would not be banned from marrying.

Sir Ian had questioned the validity of the Wpc's refusal, Scotland Yard said.

A spokeswoman said the force would ...

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