The latest stories from the Home section of the BBC News web site.
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May 'frustrated over Abu Qatada'
Home Secretary Theresa May says she is "deeply frustrated" at continued legal obstacles to the deportation of radical Islamic cleric Abu Qatada.
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'Bahrain will be absolutely safe'
The chairman of the circuit which will host this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix believes the event is "absolutely" safe.
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CAR is 'wound in heart of Africa'
Chad's leader describes CAR as a "wound in the heart of central Africa" as regional leaders discuss the situation in the country where rebels seized control last month.
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1,200-year-old tree toppled by winds
A tree dating back to the year 802, reputed to be the oldest and largest oaks in the UK, is felled by strong winds.
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IMF head Lagarde summoned to court
IMF chief Christine Lagarde is summoned to appear in court in May over an inquiry into alleged abuse of authority when finance minister.
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Clashes in Guinea over vote date
Security forces in Guinea fire tear gas to disperse opposition protesters angry over the date designated for elections.
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VIDEO: House of Commons
A Conservative MP calls for a further cut in the top rate of income tax.
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VIDEO: 'Only military threat can stop Iran'
In an exclusive interview with the BBC Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said "Without a direct military threat Iran will not stop".
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Nigeria state tackles rumour mongers
Nigeria's oil-rich Bayelsa state explains why it has put up a series of advertising hoardings, urging people to "Say no to rumour mongers".
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New arrest over PCC chauffeur 'leak'
Detectives investigating the alleged leak of expenses claims made by Cumbria's PCC make a third arrest.
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Child death mum cleared of charges
A woman who was convicted of murdering her toddler son and hiding his body is cleared of all charges.
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Delayed Thatcher debate takes place
MSPs at Holyrood discuss the legacy of Baroness Thatcher in a debate which was postponed by a day to avoid a clash with her funeral.
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US 'ricin' letter suspect arrested
A man is arrested in Mississippi after letters containing suspected ricin were sent to US President Barack Obama and a US senator.
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Aviva set to cut workforce by 2,000
Insurer Aviva reveals plans to cut 2,000 jobs worldwide, 6% of the company's workforce, over the next six months.
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Cycling boom down to Hoy - Cavendish
Mark Cavendish believes cycling owes its success and popularity in Britain to six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy.
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Israel 'will act on Syria weapons'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells the BBC that Israel has a right to prevent weapons from falling into the wrong hands in Syria.
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Staff 'tormented' disabled patients
Four health workers assaulted, abused and tormented severely disabled patients at a day care centre in Doncaster, a jury is told.
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Measles epidemic tops 800 cases
The number of cases in the Swansea measles epidemic increases to 808 as a targeted MMR vaccination programme continues.
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Deadly Texas blast 'like tornado'
Between five and 15 people are thought to have been killed and scores hurt by a huge explosion at a fertiliser plant in Texas.
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Four jailed in terror bomb plot case
Four men who discussed blowing up a Territorial Army base by using a bomb in a toy car are given sentences ranging between five and 16 years.
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