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The singer postpones US concerts after joint inflammation leaves her unable to walk.

Dutch banking and insurance group ING announces a further 2,400 job cuts as it prepares to split its banking and insurance operations.

A teenager is in a critical condition following a paramilitary-style shooting in north Belfast.

A film unit has been set up to cope with the growing demand to use Cardiff as a filming location, with the council receiving over 1,000 requests a year.

French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen reports a net loss of 5bn euros ($6.7bn; £4.3bn) for 2012, blaming shrinking European sales.

A motorist was flagged down in a car park in Miami after a Great Horned Owl was spotted trapped in the grille of her vehicle.

In his State of the Union address US President Obama pledged to revive the economy, called for stricter gun controls and promised America's war in Afghanistan to be over by the end of 2014.

England wicketkeeper Matt Prior calls on his team to emulate Australia by becoming "the bullies" in this year's Ashes series.

Last month, Brent Musburger was accused of being sexist when he gushed about "what a beautiful woman" Miss Alabama was during the BCS Championship game. Commentator Frank Deford says if Musburger was guilty of anything, it was failing to note what a cliche he was perpetuating.

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The number of children aged 10 to 17 in Wales caught up in crime is continuing to fall, figures show.

Striker Natasha Dowie expects Liverpool to challenge the big teams in the Women's Super League and fight for the title.

Police in California have denied reports that a body was found in a burnt-out mountain cabin where a man believed to be an ex-policeman accused of three murders was holed up.

Four men who held senior positions in the Fire Service are to be questioned by MLAs over financial irregularities and the handling of staff grievances.

North Korea's actions only isolate it further, US President Barack Obama warns, hours after the UN Security Council condemned its nuclear test.

Australia's lower house unanimously passes a bill recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples as the country's first inhabitants.

Court work ruling divides opinion

A passionate agenda from Obama, says Mark Mardell

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg visits sub-Saharan Africa for talks on tax evasion as part of efforts to boost engagement with Africa during the UK's presidency of the G8.

President Obama called repeatedly on Congress to address issues of paramount importance to the country during his State of the Union address Tuesday. But he also made it clear that when Congress fails to act or agree with his policies, he intends to push ahead on his own.

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A design for Richard III's tomb is unveiled by an enthusiasts' group but church officials say a decision has not yet been made.