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Bush condemned over claim torture saved British lives

George W Bush faced international condemnation tonight of his claim that British lives were saved as a result of torture.

Bush condemned over claim torture saved British lives

Tue, 09 Nov, 2010 - 18:03

George W Bush faced international condemnation tonight of his claim that British lives were saved as a result of torture.

The former US president said waterboarding three al Qaida suspects provided crucial intelligence that prevented attacks on London.

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