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Making of Europe unlocked by DNA

Tue, 2013-04-23 08:39
DNA sequenced from nearly 40 ancient skeletons has shed light on the complex prehistoric events that created the present day European population.

Pledge to tackle hospital A&E delays

Tue, 2013-04-23 08:33
Patients are told they will not be allowed to occupy hospital beds in future while arguments go on over who pays for their care, as ministers try to tackle A&E delays.

Nigeria army seizes heavy weapons

Tue, 2013-04-23 08:29
Nigeria's army says it seized rocket-propelled grenades during last week's fighting with militants in Baga - believed to have been one of the first times Boko Haram has used heavy weapons.

Froome wins prologue in Switzerland

Tue, 2013-04-23 08:28
Great Britain's Chris Froome wins the prologue of the Tour de Romandie for Team Sky by six seconds from Andrew Talansky.

Many dead in Iraq protest clashes

Tue, 2013-04-23 08:27
Two Sunni ministers resign in protest as more than 20 people die in clashes between Iraqi security forces and Sunni Muslim protesters.

Samsung works on mind-control tablet

Tue, 2013-04-23 08:21
Samsung has demonstrated how a mind-controlled tablet could be a reality in the future

Israel general in Syria 'sarin' claim

Tue, 2013-04-23 08:19
A senior Israeli military official says Syrian forces have used chemical weapons against rebels several times.

In pictures: 2013 Shanghai Auto Show

Tue, 2013-04-23 08:17
A look at some of the cars on show at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show in China.

£1 houses 'can create bright future'

Tue, 2013-04-23 08:15
What neighbours think of selling rundown homes for £1

Diplomats predict 35,000 migrants

Tue, 2013-04-23 08:04
About 35,000 Bulgarian and Romanian migrants may come to the UK next year when work restrictions end, the countries' diplomats tell MPs

Wimbledon prize money up by 40%

Tue, 2013-04-23 08:00
The prize money at Wimbledon is increasing by 40% while the All-England Club is planning a roof for Number One Court by 2019.

Ferguson a magician, says Hodgson

Tue, 2013-04-23 07:47
England boss Roy Hodgson says Sir Alex Ferguson is "a magician" after leading Manchester United to their 20th league title.

Books given away on World Book Night

Tue, 2013-04-23 07:25
World Book Night 2013 is being marked by a handout of 500,000 books and hundreds of literary events around the country.

Giroud loses Fulham red card appeal

Tue, 2013-04-23 07:22
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud loses his appeal against his red card during Saturday's 1-0 victory against Fulham.

Hundreds 'interested' in £1 houses

Tue, 2013-04-23 07:21
More than 600 people express an interest in buying rundown homes in Stoke-on-Trent for £1 each, according to the city council.

Man faces court over stabbing murder

Tue, 2013-04-23 07:19
A 28-year-old man appears in court charged with the murder of Kevin O'Neill in Ballycastle, County Antrim, at the weekend.

VIDEO: 'Zero visibility' in Scotland sandstorm

Tue, 2013-04-23 07:07
As sandstorms continue to hit parts of Scotland, police have urged drivers to take extra care on the roads.

Judges refuse Abu Qatada appeal

Tue, 2013-04-23 07:05
The Court of Appeal refuses the government permission to take its fight to remove Abu Qatada from the UK to the Supreme Court.

Syrians live in fear as kidnappings increase

Tue, 2013-04-23 07:04
Fear of kidnap haunts Syria's war-torn streets

Fire deaths accusation 'crazy'

Tue, 2013-04-23 07:03
A woman says an accusation that she murdered five members of a family by starting a fire is "crazy".
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