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Arrests in Acapulco tourists' rape

Wed, 2013-02-13 15:35
Six Mexican men are arrested in connection with the rape of six Spanish women in the beach resort of Acapulco last week.

VIDEO: Drivers trapped on Yorkshire hill

Wed, 2013-02-13 15:20
Dozens of drivers have been trapped by snow on high ground in East Yorkshire.

Colombia soldiers die in rebel clash

Wed, 2013-02-13 15:15
Heavy fighting between the army and left-wing FARC rebels in the southern Colombian province of Caqueta leaves at least seven soldiers dead.

Five killed in Ukraine plane crash

Wed, 2013-02-13 14:49
At least five people are killed as a Ukrainian plane carrying football fans attempts an emergency landing in the eastern city of Donetsk.

UK welcomes EU-wide horsemeat tests

Wed, 2013-02-13 14:20
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson welcomes plans for EU-wide, random DNA tests on horsemeat to tackle the widening food scandal.

UN Syria team meets rebel leader

Wed, 2013-02-13 14:13
A member of the UN special envoy's team in Syria carries out the first field visit for several months, meeting a rebel leader, Christian and civil leaders.

Real Madrid 1-1 Man Utd

Wed, 2013-02-13 14:05
Danny Welbeck's away goal earns Manchester United a draw against Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Act early on fragile states - Labour

Wed, 2013-02-13 14:04
Early intervention to tackle the threat of extremism can help prevent subsequent military deployments, shadow defence secretary Jim Murphy will say.

Obama takes message on the road

Wed, 2013-02-13 13:32
US President Obama visits three US states to rally support for proposals laid out in his State of the Union speech, including a minimum wage rise.

VIDEO: Magazine defends Kate bikini photos

Wed, 2013-02-13 13:26
The editor of Italian magazine Chi has defended using photos of the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge in a bikini on holiday, saying they are "photos of a young couple in love.''

London to host Paralympic event

Wed, 2013-02-13 13:17
The Olympic Stadium will host a day of para-athletics in July as part of the three-day London Anniversary Games.

EU and US launch free-trade talks

Wed, 2013-02-13 13:16
The European Union and the US will begin formal talks on a free-trade agreement, paving the way for the biggest trade deal in history.

Apple loses iPhone ruling in Brazil

Wed, 2013-02-13 13:00
Brazil's trademark office rules that Apple does not have exclusive rights to the iPhone name, but the US tech giant is already appealing the decision.

Ex-NoW staff bailed in hacking probe

Wed, 2013-02-13 12:51
Five of the six ex-News of the World journalists arrested earlier by police investigating phone hacking are bailed.

Nadal doctor urges gentle return

Wed, 2013-02-13 12:18
Rafael Nadal's doctor warns the Spaniard against playing too much tennis after recovering from a serious knee injury.

VIDEO: Fishmonger told shop too smoky

Wed, 2013-02-13 12:12
A fishmonger from north London who has been smoking fish for decades has been told his business is too smoky.

Thomson Reuters to cut 2,500 jobs

Wed, 2013-02-13 12:10
Financial news and data provider Thomson Reuters says it is to cut 2,500 jobs, or 4% of its workforce, as it reports sluggish sales growth.

Scanners ruled out for jail searches

Wed, 2013-02-13 11:58
Electronic scanners like those used in airports will not replace full body searching in prisons in Northern Ireland after they failed to detect nearly half of all test items during a pilot scheme.

Cregan witness got 'one-eyed threat'

Wed, 2013-02-13 11:50
A woman tells the trial of Dale Cregan she was told if she spoke to police the "one-eyed Scotchman" would kill her.

Missing fan hunt switches to bay

Wed, 2013-02-13 11:46
The search for a rugby fan who disappeared after Wales' Six Nations game against Ireland in Cardiff is to switch to the mouth of the River Ely.
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