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Twinkies sold in private equity deal

Tue, 2013-03-12 08:31
Hostess Brands is selling its cake bakery business, which includes Twinkies cakes, to two private equity companies.

New government announced in Bulgaria

Tue, 2013-03-12 08:31
After weeks without a government, a new caretaker administration is named in Bulgaria to serve until elections in May.

Fake fingers 'used for Brazil fraud'

Tue, 2013-03-12 08:17
A Brazilian doctor faces charges of fraud after being caught on camera using silicone fingers to sign in for her absent colleagues, police say.

Di Canio: Ready for the next level

Tue, 2013-03-12 08:03
Former Swindon manager Paolo Di Canio on his 20 months of success and why he is ready to manage at a higher level

VIDEO: Keith the seal filmed on the Severn

Tue, 2013-03-12 08:01
A pair of paddle boarders have filmed a rare encounter with a grey seal on the River Severn near Gloucester.

In pictures: Cardinals' conclave

Tue, 2013-03-12 07:56
Cardinals at the Vatican pray for divine guidance

Bill to lower referendum voting age

Tue, 2013-03-12 07:49
Proposed legislation to let 16 and 17-year-olds vote in the Scottish independence referendum is formally lodged at the Scottish Parliament.

In pictures: Prince Charles visits Jordan

Tue, 2013-03-12 07:44
Prince Charles and Camilla on visit to Jordan

Snow hits northern Europe travellers

Tue, 2013-03-12 07:41
Frankfurt airport, Europe's third-busiest hub, partially re-opens after heavy snow causes severe travel disruption in north-west Europe.

Minister backs wind farm scheme

Tue, 2013-03-12 07:21
A controversial wind farm scheme in Carmarthenshire is granted approval by the UK government.

Ebony beats ivory at Cites meeting

Tue, 2013-03-12 07:21
Far-reaching restrictions on the trade in hardwood trees have been agreed at Cites, the major conservation meeting being held in Thailand.

Judge 'minded to quash' A5 decision

Tue, 2013-03-12 07:20
A High Court Judge says he is minded to quash the regional development minister's decision to proceed with the A5 dual carriageway.

Davies pays tribute to presenter Gubba

Tue, 2013-03-12 07:04
BBC Sport commentator Barry Davies pays tribute to former colleague Tony Gubba, who has died aged 69.

Olympic art wins South Bank award

Tue, 2013-03-12 07:00
The Olympic Cauldron has been honoured at this year's South Bank Sky Arts Awards, winning the visual arts prize.

Australian GP preview: a new adventure begins

Tue, 2013-03-12 06:59
BBC Sport looks ahead to the opening race of the 2013 Formula 1 season, the Australian Grand Prix

Stray bullet soldier death unlawful

Tue, 2013-03-12 06:56
A verdict of unlawful killing is returned by an inquest jury into the death of a soldier hit by a stray bullet while in a "safe" area of a Pembrokeshire firing range.

Man to be charged with bus murder

Tue, 2013-03-12 06:51
A man is to be charged with murdering 16-year-old Christina Edkins, who was stabbed to death on a bus in Birmingham.

SFO to investigate Autonomy, says HP

Tue, 2013-03-12 06:51
The UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is investigating the sale of technology firm Autonomy to Hewlett Packard, according to a filing from HP.

Mother 'ignored girl's abuse claims'

Tue, 2013-03-12 06:44
A mother tells a court she was a "moral coward" for dismissing her daughter's abuse allegations against the artist Graham Ovenden.

Deadly Burundi Catholic sect clashes

Tue, 2013-03-12 06:30
At least six people are killed and 35 wounded in clashes in Burundi between police and a Catholic sect, a government official says.
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