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Cyprus president defends bailout

BBC - Sat, 2013-03-16 17:44
Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades defends a levy on bank savings as part of a 10bn-euro bailout, as he prepares for a tough vote in parliament.

Vettel takes pole in Melbourne

BBC - Sat, 2013-03-16 17:03
Sebastian Vettel takes pole for the Australian GP as qualifying was completed on race morning after heavy rain on Saturday.

Del Potro ends Djokovic winning run

BBC - Sat, 2013-03-16 16:43
Juan Martin del Potro brings world number one Novak Djokovic's 22-match winning run to an end with victory at Indian Wells.

Suu Kyi: Icon to political player

BBC - Sat, 2013-03-16 16:41
Is Aung San Suu Kyi losing some of her allure?

Are there more US black men in prison or college?

BBC - Sat, 2013-03-16 16:37
Are there more US black men in prison or college?

VIDEO: Victoria Cross for Afghan bravery

BBC - Sat, 2013-03-16 16:33
A British soldier who died last year while protecting his comrades in Afghanistan is to be awarded the Victoria Cross - the highest military honour for bravery.

VIDEO: British farmer shows Kenyans... a cow

BBC - Sat, 2013-03-16 16:27
In Toughest Place To Be A....Farmer, Richard Gibson visits the Samburu tribe of northern Kenya, shows village elder Lemerigichen his herd of cows on his tablet computer.

Iraq, camera, action

BBC - Sat, 2013-03-16 16:13
The difficulties of capturing war for the cinema

'I've felt seasick for five years'

BBC - Sat, 2013-03-16 16:11
'Cruise has left me feeling sea sick for five years'

Swinney urges benefit reform rethink

BBC - Sat, 2013-03-16 16:10
Scotland's Finance Secretary John Swinney has called on UK Chancellor George Osborne to rethink "disastrous" benefits changes in next week's Budget.

Salmond to reveal referendum date

BBC - Sat, 2013-03-16 16:10
First Minister Alex Salmond is expected to reveal the date of Scotland's referendum on independence during a proposed statement to Holyrood next week.

Sixty-two held for violent disorder

BBC - Sat, 2013-03-16 15:32
Dozens of people are arrested after police in riot gear are deployed ahead of a football match in Nuneaton.

Pakistan government makes history

BBC - Sat, 2013-03-16 15:19
Pakistan's PM hails as "a victory" for democracy the completion of a full term by an elected government for the first time in the country's history.

Cargo vessel stranded on island

BBC - Sat, 2013-03-16 14:58
A 262ft (80m) cargo vessel runs aground off the Northumberland coast.

Carnage in Cardiff as Wales show class

BBC - Sat, 2013-03-16 14:53
Wales in spectacular Six Nations title-clinching rout of England

Wales 30-3 England

BBC - Sat, 2013-03-16 14:30
A record win over England sees Wales retain the Six Nations title - and deny the visitors a Grand Slam into the bargain

Ferguson warns against complacency

BBC - Sat, 2013-03-16 13:54
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says his side will not be complacent despite going 15 points clear.

France 23-16 Scotland

BBC - Sat, 2013-03-16 13:52
France pick up their first tournament win over a gutsy Scotland but cannot avoid finishing last in the Six Nations.

The Iraq War: 10 Years Later, Where Do We Stand?

NPR News - Sat, 2013-03-16 13:51

The war has cost thousands of lives and trillions of dollars, and there are many who will live with its legacy forever. Now, as it tries to stabilize without U.S. combat troops, the conflict in neighboring Syria could threaten its security.

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Shock in Cyprus over bailout levy

BBC - Sat, 2013-03-16 13:40
People in Cyprus react with shock to news of a one-off levy of up to 10% on savings as part of the 10bn-euro bailout agreed in Brussels.
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