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Measles cases at '18-year high'

Fri, 2013-02-08 02:31
Measles cases in England and Wales have risen to 2,016 in 2012, the highest annual total for 18 years, says the Health Protection Agency.

Iconic painting vandalised in France

Fri, 2013-02-08 02:27
French police detain a woman who defaced an iconic Delacroix painting, Liberty Leading The People, at a regional branch of the Louvre Museum.

In pictures: Footballers go postal

Fri, 2013-02-08 02:19
Royal Mail celebrates 150th anniversary of rules of football

China rejects Japan radar allegation

Fri, 2013-02-08 02:15
China's Defence Ministry denies Japanese allegations that its navy ships twice put a radar lock on Japanese military vessels last month.

'Closest' dinosaur extinction date

Fri, 2013-02-08 02:10
Scientists at Glasgow University take part in research to establish more accurately when and how dinosaurs became extinct.

Ex-US President Bush emails hacked

Fri, 2013-02-08 02:08
A computer hacker steals personal emails and photographs belonging to former US President George H W Bush and his family, US media report.

Tunisia to bury murdered leader

Fri, 2013-02-08 01:52
Tunisia prepares to bury opposition politician Chokri Belaid, amid a general strike and huge tension surrounding his assassination.

Ferdinand talk irritates Hodgson

Fri, 2013-02-08 01:47
England coach Roy Hodgson refuses to comment on a possible England return for Rio Ferdinand.

Name of Armagh crash victim released

Fri, 2013-02-08 01:38
The man who died in a car crash in County Armagh was John Hillis, 65, from Poyntzpass.

Two killed as stolen car crashes

Fri, 2013-02-08 01:36
Two people are killed when a stolen Audi hits several other vehicles in Salford, Greater Manchester.

Minister quits over gay colleagues

Fri, 2013-02-08 01:32
The minister of an Aberdeen church and its members leave the Church of Scotland in protest over the appointment of gay ministers.

In pictures: Exotic orchids

Fri, 2013-02-08 01:14
Exotic orchids at Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew

EU Budget - when is a cut not a cut

Fri, 2013-02-08 01:07
When is a cut not a cut, says Nick Robinson

Notes reveal UK wine diplomacy

Fri, 2013-02-08 01:00
Wine deemed harshly acidic was served during a US state visit, while the government's finest Armagnac is thought best reserved for "use with European guests", a report reveals.

Stamp of approval for football hero

Fri, 2013-02-08 00:59
Legendary footballer John Charles features on a new set of postage stamps celebrating 150 years of the Football Association.

Apple sued by activist shareholder

Fri, 2013-02-08 00:57
An activist shareholder is demanding Apple share out more of its $137bn (£87bn) cash pile to its investors.

Skin 'may restore' diseased MS brain

Fri, 2013-02-08 00:55
It may be possible to use a patient's own skin to repair the damage caused by multiple sclerosis, which is currently incurable say researchers.

VIDEO: The politics of the EU red carpet

Fri, 2013-02-08 00:31
BBC political correspondent Iain Watson explains how European Union leaders know exactly which microphone to find when they arrive on the red carpet at summits.

Talking to Shergar's kidnappers

Fri, 2013-02-08 00:17
Racing journalist Derek Thompson recalls how he was summoned from his bed to try to free the wonder horse, Shergar.

UK 'lags behind' on DNA forensics

Fri, 2013-02-08 00:13
Cross-border co-operation on terrorism and crime will be compromised unless the UK updates the technology it uses for DNA profiling, experts warn.
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