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The seven — four Lebanese, one British, one Greek and one Italian citizen – who worked for a construction company were kidnapped Feb 16. A militant Islamist group claimed responsibility.

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Police name two men they want to speak to following the death of a musician who was stabbed in his flat in Essex, as it emerges he was thought to have been kidnapped last year.

Campaigners want the Welsh government to review the way the possible side effects of an anti-epilepsy drug are relayed to pregnant mothers.

The people of the Falkland Islands are voting in a referendum on whether to remain a British overseas territory, amid claims on the islands by Argentina.

Toby Flood kicks six penalties as England keep their Grand Slam hopes alive with an unimpressive 18-11 Six Nations win over Italy.

Britain's Chris Froome moves into the overall lead of the Tirreno-Adriatico in Italy after finishing sixth on stage five.

Millwall and Blackburn face an FA Cup quarter-final replay after sharing a combative but goalless draw at The Den.

Up to 21 families are being evicted from a property in north London which is owned by the Metropolitan Police.

A murder inquiry is launched as a man dies in hospital from a serious head injury after being attacked in a car park in Essex.

Colin Murray introduces highlights from the day's two heavyweight fixtures.

The allegations come as Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel continues his first visit to the nation as Pentagon Chief – and after a deadly explosion in Kabul on Saturday that the Taliban called a message to the new defense secretary.

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Malta's Labour party is returning to power after 15 years in opposition, with a projected win of 55% of the vote in the eurozone state's election.

The Liberal Democrats can "win again" if they demonstrate they are a serious party of government, leader Nick Clegg tells their spring conference.

The Queen is set to sign a new charter backing equal rights after it received the support of every Commonwealth nation.

By signing a new charter for the Commonwealth states, Her Majesty is royally endorsing equal rights. One possible outcome of her support: If Prince William and Kate have a girl, she may well be queen someday.

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Former South African President Nelson Mandela, 94, is back home in Johannesburg after spending the night in hospital following a check-up, officials say.

Elise Christie becomes the first British woman to claim a short track Speed Skating World Championship medal with bronze in Hungary.

The BBC defends Egghead star Barry Simmons' right to compete in the final of Radio 4's Brain of Britain quiz.

Liberal Democrats reject government plans to introduce so-called "secret courts", after two prominent members resign over the issue.

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby warns benefit changes could drive children into poverty as he backs bishops who signed a letter opposing the policy.