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Police 'losing unionist confidence'

Mon, 2013-03-04 12:59
First Minister Peter Robinson says the police must address a perception they treat loyalists differently than republicans.

VIDEO: Disappearing wall at manor house

Mon, 2013-03-04 12:48
A disappearing wall is rediscovered at an Edwardian manor house in west Devon.

VIDEO: Protests continue in Bangladesh

Mon, 2013-03-04 12:43
Protests and rallies continue in Bangladesh, after its war crimes tribunal sentenced an Islamic leader to death last week.

Injured Bracewell out for Kiwis

Mon, 2013-03-04 12:35
New Zealand fast bowler Doug Bracewell ruled out of Wednesday's first Test against England in Dunedin after cutting his foot on glass.

Watchdog 'concern' over NHS plans

Mon, 2013-03-04 12:02
Some aspects of an NHS shake-up in north Wales which will affect patients in Gwynedd have been referred to the Welsh government.

Man jailed for breaking baby's arm

Mon, 2013-03-04 12:00
A drug addict who deliberately broke his month-old baby daughter's arm, saying voices had told him to kill someone, is jailed for six years.

'Hate speech' plagues US university

Mon, 2013-03-04 11:53
A historically progressive US university suspends classes in response to a series of apparent hate speech incidents on campus.

Farrell injured but Croft returns

Mon, 2013-03-04 11:51
England fly-half Owen Farrell is not fit to face Italy in the Six Nations but flanker Tom Croft is back in the squad.

Rolls-Royce paid no corporation tax

Mon, 2013-03-04 11:38
International engine builders Rolls-Royce paid no corporation tax in the UK in 2012, its annual report reveals.

World is watching, says Mourinho

Mon, 2013-03-04 11:26
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho says "the world will stop to watch" Tuesday's Champions League clash with Manchester United.

'Serious blow to Church credibility'

Mon, 2013-03-04 11:21
The credibility and moral authority of the Catholic Church in Scotland has been damaged by cardinal's revelations, says Archbishop Philip Tartaglia.

Bombs 'minutes from being launched'

Mon, 2013-03-04 11:14
Four live mortar bombs were intercepted by police in Northern Ireland minutes before being launched, a senior detective says.

Stafford nurses 'changed records'

Mon, 2013-03-04 11:00
Two senior nurses at Stafford Hospital changed waiting time figures and ill-treated patients, a disciplinary hearing is told.

Iraq inquiry shown 'torture' photos

Mon, 2013-03-04 10:58
A public inquiry into claims that British soldiers mistreated and murdered Iraqi detainees in 2004 is shown graphic photos of alleged victims of torture.

VIDEO: Baby with HIV 'cured' in US

Mon, 2013-03-04 10:56
A baby girl in the US born with HIV appears to have been cured after very early treatment with standard drug therapy, doctors say.

VIDEO: Cardinal to face Vatican inquiry

Mon, 2013-03-04 10:52
The Vatican is to hold an inquiry after Cardinal Keith O'Brien, the former head of the Catholic Church in Scotland, admitted sexual misconduct.

VIDEO: Bank lending falls despite BoE scheme

Mon, 2013-03-04 10:50
Lending by UK banks fell by more than £2.4bn in the last quarter of 2012, despite the Bank of England's scheme to encourage it.

Syrian soldiers 'killed in Iraq'

Mon, 2013-03-04 10:48
At least 40 Syrian soldiers and Iraqis have been killed by gunmen in western Iraq, officials in Baghdad say.

Girl 'woke up naked with two men'

Mon, 2013-03-04 10:48
A girl woke up naked in a bed with two men and does not remember what happened because she was "off her head" on drugs and alcohol, a court hears.

Civil service union votes to strike

Mon, 2013-03-04 10:30
The UK's largest civil service union, PCS, votes for strike action over pay and pensions, paving the way for possible walkouts to coincide with the Budget later this month.
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