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VIDEO: Tanzania collapse 'traps dozens'

Fri, 2013-03-29 12:18
At least three people have been killed and dozens are missing after a multi-storey building collapsed in the Tanzanian commercial capital, Dar es Salaam.

Victims' Code criticised by watchdog

Fri, 2013-03-29 11:50
Victims of crime are being put under extreme duress, leading to injustices, due to a lack of awareness of the Victims' Code by those working in the justice system, a watchdog warns.

Libyans held for Briton 'sex attack'

Fri, 2013-03-29 11:43
Two Libyans are arrested over claims they sexually assaulted two British aid workers near the eastern city of Benghazi, officials say.

Obama promotes infrastructure plan

Fri, 2013-03-29 11:37
US President Barack Obama appeals for increased private investment in infrastructure, saying it will create jobs and boost the US economy.

Leeds child heart ops 'had to stop'

Fri, 2013-03-29 11:24
The medical director of the NHS defends the suspension of child heart surgery at Leeds General Infirmary while a safety review is carried out.

Tanzania collapse 'traps dozens'

Fri, 2013-03-29 10:47
At least three people are killed and dozens more trapped after a multi-storey building collapses in the main Tanzanian city, Dar es Salaam, rescuers say.

Archers editor 'was cyber-bullied'

Fri, 2013-03-29 10:43
The outgoing editor of The Archers, Vanessa Whitburn, says she was "cyber-bullied" by listeners over some of the BBC Radio 4 show's storylines.

Security stepped up for Boat Race

Fri, 2013-03-29 10:36
Security for this year's Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race is stepped up, with the Royal Marines lending support.

CAR rebel leader reviews mine deals

Fri, 2013-03-29 10:20
The Central African Republic's new leader says his government will look into mining contracts signed with South African and Chinese companies.

Robson & Raymond into doubles final

Fri, 2013-03-29 10:04
Laura Robson and Lisa Raymond beat Italian top seeds Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci to reach the Sony Open doubles final.

Russia warns of North Korea 'spiral'

Fri, 2013-03-29 09:34
Russia warns the North Korea issue may get out of control, as Pyongyang vows to "settle scores" with the US and puts missile units on stand-by.

Two men die during police car chase

Fri, 2013-03-29 09:13
Two men die when the car they were travelling in crashes during a police chase in north London.

Shopkeeper's armed robbery 'terror'

Fri, 2013-03-29 09:12
A shopkeeper tells how an armed robbery at her store was the "most terrifying moment" of her life.

Dad's appeal to parents over measles

Fri, 2013-03-29 09:05
A father urges parents to ensure their children have the MMR vaccine after all three of his children are hit by the Swansea measles epidemic.

Murphy-Selby reach China semi-finals

Fri, 2013-03-29 08:45
Shaun Murphy beats Jack Lisowski in the China Open and faces Mark Selby in semi-finals after he defeats Mark Williams.

'HIV risk' for US dentist's patients

Fri, 2013-03-29 08:26
Health officials in the US state of Oklahoma warn 7,000 patients their dentist may have exposed them to HIV and hepatitis, urging them to get tested.

Obama: 'Work still to be done in NI'

Fri, 2013-03-29 08:13
The US President Barack Obama says there is urgent work still to be done in the peace process in Northern Ireland.

Cyprus 'will not leave the euro'

Fri, 2013-03-29 08:03
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades says the island will not leave the euro, as the central bank announces a slight easing of capital controls.

DR Congo hails UN attack force

Fri, 2013-03-29 07:59
The DR Congo government welcomes the UN's decision to create a special force to attack rebel groups along its border with Rwanda - the strongest such mandate for a UN force.

Easter pub opening hours 'archaic'

Fri, 2013-03-29 07:43
The hours during which bars and restaurants can serve alcohol over Easter have been described as "archaic" by the owner of one of Northern Ireland's biggest bar chains.
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