An inquiry is attempting to establish why the Ten O'Clock News accused an African diamond firm of being linked to Osama bin Laden. Lawyers for the firm have served a writ on the BBC and the reporter involved, David Shukman. Forensic accountants have established the company lost up to £6m worth of business since the allegation was made at the end of October.
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