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Queen to sign equal rights charter

BBC - Sun, 2013-03-10 06:40
The Queen is set to sign a new charter backing equal rights after it received the support of every Commonwealth nation.

The Queen Takes A Stand For Women, And Maybe Gay Rights, Too

NPR News - Sun, 2013-03-10 06:35

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

BBC - Sun, 2013-03-10 06:34
Former South African President Nelson Mandela, 94, is back home in Johannesburg after spending the night in hospital following a check-up, officials say.

Christie wins historic world bronze

BBC - Sun, 2013-03-10 06:34
Elise Christie becomes the first British woman to claim a short track Speed Skating World Championship medal with bronze in Hungary.

BBC defends Egghead competitor

BBC - Sun, 2013-03-10 06:21
The BBC defends Egghead star Barry Simmons' right to compete in the final of Radio 4's Brain of Britain quiz.

Lib Dems reject 'secret courts' plan

BBC - Sun, 2013-03-10 06:20
Liberal Democrats reject government plans to introduce so-called "secret courts", after two prominent members resign over the issue.

Archbishop condemns benefit changes

BBC - Sun, 2013-03-10 06:16
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.

Scores arrested after Lahore riot

BBC - Sun, 2013-03-10 06:11
Police in the Pakistani city of Lahore make 150 arrests after Muslims torch dozens of Christian homes in response to an allegation of blasphemy.

Police investigate 'blast' on M5

BBC - Sun, 2013-03-10 05:05
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.

Mixed mood at Lib Dem conference

BBC - Sun, 2013-03-10 04:20
How Lib Dems are feeling about the future

'Broken trust' on troop numbers

BBC - Sun, 2013-03-10 04:07
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.

Community 'in shock' after stabbing

BBC - Sun, 2013-03-10 03:56
The community is still in shock following the fatal stabbing of schoolgirl Christina Edkins on a Birmingham bus, a vicar says.

Big gains for Norway oil wealth fund

BBC - Sun, 2013-03-10 03:55
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.

VIDEO: Yours for hire: A life of luxury

BBC - Sun, 2013-03-10 03:40
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.

VIDEO: Nick Clegg conference speech

BBC - Sun, 2013-03-10 03:28
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg is addressing the party spring conference in Brighton.

Japan quake 'heard at edge of space'

BBC - Sun, 2013-03-10 03:20
A deep rumble produced by the great Tohoku earthquake in Japan two years ago was sensed by a satellite circling the Earth, scientists say.

England's slow starts worry Cook

BBC - Sun, 2013-03-10 02:47
Captain Alastair Cook calls on England to shake off their habit of making a poor start to Test series abroad.

Three in court over car park killing

BBC - Sun, 2013-03-10 02:46
Three men have appeared in court charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in the Irish Republic.

Rooney to get new deal - Ferguson

BBC - Sun, 2013-03-10 02:36
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says Wayne Rooney will be given a new contract at Old Trafford.

Multiple challenges for Kenya's new leader

BBC - Sun, 2013-03-10 02:26
The challenges facing Kenya's new leader
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