Scotland 'in line for new oil boom'
Scotland is in line for a renewed oil boom, according to analysis released by the Scottish government.
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Pakistan-Iran gas link defies US
The presidents of Pakistan and Iran are inaugurating the Pakistani phase of a gas pipeline linking the neighbours, despite US warnings of sanctions.
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PM rejects Fox's call on spending
David Cameron rejects former Defence Secretary Liam Fox's call for a five-year freeze on public spending with cash saved used to cut taxes.
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Chancellor's rebalancing act
How crucial plans to boost export growth have stalled
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What is wind chill factor?
Weather forecasters warn that it will feel far colder than the actual temperature. It's the wind chill factor. But what does the term mean?
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No change on 'tied aid' - Greening
The government rejects reports it may change its aid policy to insist funds are used to purchase goods and services from UK suppliers.
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Portrait artist 'a paedophile'
An internationally-acclaimed artist is described in court as a paedophile who blindfolded young girls and committed indecent acts.
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Fall boy mother's 'devastating loss'
The mother of a four-year-old boy who died after falling from the window of a flat in Glasgow tells of her "devastating loss".
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England win to set up Canada final
England will face Canada in the Cyprus Cup final after goals from Ellen White, Eni Aluko and Toni Duggan down New Zealand 3-1.
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Presenter Tony Gubba dies aged 69
Sports presenter Tony Gubba, who spent most of his career with the BBC, has died at the age of 69.
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Horsemeat in schools' beef mince
Food containing beef is taken off the menu of 17 schools in Northamptonshire after traces of horsemeat is found.
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Burns joins fight promoter Hearn
WBO world lightweight champion Ricky Burns joins Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing and will next fight in Glasgow in May.
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Libya alcohol poisoning kills 51
At least 51 people have died since the weekend after drinking homemade alcohol in Tripoli, health officials in the Libyan capital say.
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Forensics firm to cut 170 jobs
A forensics firm is axing up to 170 jobs after "unprecedented change" in the market.
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Medical checks on Berlusconi ordered
A court in Italy orders medical checks to be carried out on Silvio Berlusconi to verify that he cannot attend a trial because of health problems.
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VIDEO: Suiting up for Fukushima nuclear tour
Clear-up workers at Japan's Fukushima power plant have to go through a massive logistical operation before and after a visit to the plant where radiation remains at dangerous levels.
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'Lost' George Best script staged
A script about football legend George Best by dramatist Jack Rosenthal gets its world premiere in a Manchester pub theatre 28 years after it was written.
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Abu Qatada deportation 'not risky'
A block on deporting radical cleric Abu Qatada from the UK should be lifted, lawyers for the home secretary tell the Court of Appeal.
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ICC drops Kenyatta co-accused's case
The International Criminal Court drops charges against Francis Muthaura, a co-accused of Kenya's presidential election winner Uhuru Kenyatta, whose lawyers say he should also be cleared.
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VIDEO: House of Commons
Iain Duncan Smith says Labour is "trying to confuse people" about housing benefit changes.
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