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Q&A: News of the World phone-hacking scandal

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British tabloid the News of the World closed in July 2011 after 168 years in circulation

The row over phone-hacking by journalists has led to the closure of the News of the World newspaper, the establishment of the Leveson Inquiry, an MPs' inquiry and the launch of three police investigations.

The 91热爆 takes a look at the key questions it poses.

What is the phone-hacking scandal?

What happened to the News of the World?

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Claims that Milly Dowler's phone was hacked were described as "truly dreadful" by the prime minister

How many people have been hacked?

How does phone hacking work?

Is phone hacking illegal?

Has anyone been charged?

What role has the Met Police played in the affair?

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Sir Paul Stephenson quit as Met chief amid criticism for hiring an ex-NoW executive as an advisor

What has happened to victims?

How has the government handled the affair?

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Andy Coulson blamed coverage of the hacking story for his resignation

How has News International responded to the scandal?

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