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Rupert Murdoch's News of the World Apologizes for Phone Hacking

News International is setting up a multi-million dollar fund to pay compensation and legal fees to those involved.

LONDON – In an astonishing about-turn, Rupert Murdoch’s News International has admitted responsibility for illegal phone-hacking by reporters on its Sunday tabloid The News of The World, issuing an “unreserved apology” to those involved.