Queen to sign equal rights charter
The Queen is set to sign a new charter backing equal rights after it received the support of every Commonwealth nation.
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The Queen Takes A Stand For Women, And Maybe Gay Rights, Too
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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Mandela at home after hospital tests
Former South African President Nelson Mandela, 94, is back home in Johannesburg after spending the night in hospital following a check-up, officials say.
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Christie wins historic world bronze
Elise Christie becomes the first British woman to claim a short track Speed Skating World Championship medal with bronze in Hungary.
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BBC defends Egghead competitor
The BBC defends Egghead star Barry Simmons' right to compete in the final of Radio 4's Brain of Britain quiz.
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Lib Dems reject 'secret courts' plan
Liberal Democrats reject government plans to introduce so-called "secret courts", after two prominent members resign over the issue.
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Archbishop condemns benefit changes
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.
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Scores arrested after Lahore riot
Police in the Pakistani city of Lahore make 150 arrests after Muslims torch dozens of Christian homes in response to an allegation of blasphemy.
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Police investigate 'blast' on M5
Police say they are investigating a report of a blast close to police officers near a section of the M5 motorway, on the outskirts of Belfast.
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Mixed mood at Lib Dem conference
How Lib Dems are feeling about the future
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'Broken trust' on troop numbers
First Minister Alex Salmond calls on David Cameron to apologise for what he says is the UK government's "broken commitment" on troops in Scotland.
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Community 'in shock' after stabbing
The community is still in shock following the fatal stabbing of schoolgirl Christina Edkins on a Birmingham bus, a vicar says.
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Big gains for Norway oil wealth fund
Norway's oil fund, one of the biggest investors in the world, rose in value by 13.4% last year, its second-best performance ever.
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VIDEO: Yours for hire: A life of luxury
At the 2013 International Boat Show in Dubai many business are selling a dream of luxury living - but the less wealthy now have the opportunity to rent a yacht or supercar for a day.
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VIDEO: Nick Clegg conference speech
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg is addressing the party spring conference in Brighton.
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Japan quake 'heard at edge of space'
A deep rumble produced by the great Tohoku earthquake in Japan two years ago was sensed by a satellite circling the Earth, scientists say.
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England's slow starts worry Cook
Captain Alastair Cook calls on England to shake off their habit of making a poor start to Test series abroad.
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Three in court over car park killing
Three men have appeared in court charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in the Irish Republic.
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Rooney to get new deal - Ferguson
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says Wayne Rooney will be given a new contract at Old Trafford.
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Multiple challenges for Kenya's new leader
The challenges facing Kenya's new leader
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