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Papers reflect on Huhne's downfall

Mon, 2013-02-04 22:09
Papers reflect on Chris Huhne's downfall
Categories: International News, National / International News

Murderers' convictions questioned

Mon, 2013-02-04 22:02
The conviction of Robert and Lee Firkins for one of Cornwall's most notorious murders is cast into doubt by news a key witness is a convicted hitman.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Mali's future debated in Brussels

Mon, 2013-02-04 21:41
UN, European and African officials meet in Brussels to discuss holding democratic elections in Mali in the summer, as well as security and aid issues.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Boy rescued as US kidnapper dies

Mon, 2013-02-04 20:11
A kidnapper in the US state of Alabama has died after police raided his bunker, saving a five-year-old boy held captive inside for six days.
Categories: International News, National / International News

VIDEO: Boy rescued as US kidnapper dies

Mon, 2013-02-04 20:09
A kidnapper in the US state of Alabama has died after police raided his bunker, saving a five-year-old boy held captive inside for six days.
Categories: International News, National / International News

More transport spending checks urged

Mon, 2013-02-04 19:49
Central government should scrutinise more closely how local authorities are investing in roads, light rail and buses, a committee of MPs says.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Boeing seeks test flights for 787

Mon, 2013-02-04 19:13
Boeing asks US aviation authorities to allow test flights of its 787 Dreamliner passenger plane, after battery problems forced the plane to be grounded.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Sea urchin 'trick' captures CO2

Mon, 2013-02-04 18:57
The natural ability of sea urchins to absorb CO2 could be a model for an effective carbon capture and storage system, researchers say.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Sunshine may 'reduce arthritis risk'

Mon, 2013-02-04 18:34
Living in a sunnier climate may reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, according to US researchers.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Genetic patch 'stops deafness'

Mon, 2013-02-04 18:33
A tiny "genetic patch" can be used to prevent a form of deafness which runs in families, according to animal tests.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Iran arrests key ex-prosecutor

Mon, 2013-02-04 18:31
Saeed Mortazavi, the former prosecutor general of Tehran, is arrested on unspecified charges, Iranian news agencies say.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Frigates 'to be sunk or scrapped'

Mon, 2013-02-04 18:05
More than 20 parties have come forward with bids to either recycle or sink four Royal Navy frigates, the BBC learns.
Categories: International News, National / International News

The remote mountains of northern Mali - perfect for guerrillas

Mon, 2013-02-04 17:57
Why France will battle to flush out Mali's militants
Categories: International News, National / International News

Working with UK's 'worst' criminals

Mon, 2013-02-04 17:56
What's it like working with the UK's worst criminals?
Categories: International News, National / International News

Do we really hate rowdy MPs?

Mon, 2013-02-04 17:38
Do we really hate it when MPs get rowdy at work?
Categories: International News, National / International News

The woman in Hitchcock's shadow

Mon, 2013-02-04 17:37
Dame Helen Mirren on playing Alfred's wife
Categories: International News, National / International News

Mexico vigilantes wound tourists

Mon, 2013-02-04 17:20
A Mexican couple travelling to the beach are injured when vigilantes manning a roadblock open fire after the pair sped though a roadblock.
Categories: International News, National / International News

3D printing used for stem cells

Mon, 2013-02-04 17:05
A 3D printing technique that produces stem cells could speed up progress towards making artificial organs, Edinburgh scientists say.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Abuse reporting scheme extended

Mon, 2013-02-04 17:01
A scheme allowing domestic abuse victims to report crimes without going to a police station will be rolled out across Scotland.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Syrian opposition presses Assad

Mon, 2013-02-04 17:00
Syrian opposition leader Moaz al-Khatib urges embattled President Bashar al-Assad to respond to his offer of peace talks.
Categories: International News, National / International News
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