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It is "not acceptable" that the UK cannot deport Abu Qatada to Jordan, Home Secretary Theresa May tells MPs, after the radical cleric was granted bail.

Argentina will make a formal complaint to the UN about British "militarisation" around the disputed Falkland Islands, says President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner.

Argentina will make a formal complaint to the UN about British "militarisation" around the disputed Falkland Islands, says President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner.

It is "not acceptable" that the UK cannot deport Abu Qatada to Jordan, Home Secretary Theresa May tells MPs, after the radical cleric was granted bail.

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The editor of the Times publicly apologises at the Leveson Inquiry for a reporter who hacked into an email account to write a story.

Argentina will make a formal complaint to the UN about British "militarisation" around the disputed Falkland Islands, says President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner.

Former bouncer Levi Bellfield is due to seek permission to appeal against his conviction for the kidnap and murder of teenager Milly Dowler.

The UK is braced for its coldest night yet this winter as temperatures in some parts of England could reach as low as -15C.

Labour MP Ian Lavery is holding an adjournment debate on asbestos in schools.

Conservative MPs have called on the home secretary to "become a national hero" by ignoring a judgement from the European Court of Human Rights and deporting a terror suspect to Jordan immediately.

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MPs are taking part in a debate on metal theft, tabled by the Backbench Business Committee.

Labour MP Ian Lavery is holding an adjournment debate on asbestos in schools.

Blackpool beat Sheffield Wednesday in FA Cup, while Millwall win at Southampton in the other fourth-round replay.

Blackpool seal an FA Cup fifth-round tie at Everton after a convincing victory at Sheffield Wednesday.

MPs are taking part in an opposition day debate on responsibility and reform of British banks.

MPs are taking part in a debate on metal theft, tabled by the Backbench Business Committee.

Northern Ireland's first and deputy first minister urge people to pray for Ian Paisley, who is being treated in hospital for a heart condition.

The editor of the Times publicly apologises at the Leveson Inquiry for a reporter who hacked into an email account to write a story.

The Press Complaints Commission was made a scapegoat over phone-hacking at the News of the World, its former chairman tells the Leveson Inquiry.

Former bouncer Levi Bellfield is due to seek permission to appeal against his conviction for the kidnap and murder of teenager Milly Dowler.

Scotland stand-off Dan Parks announces his retirement from international rugby with immediate effect.

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Northern Ireland's first and deputy first minister urge people to pray for Ian Paisley, who is being treated for a heart condition in hospital.

Northern Ireland's first and deputy first minister urge people to pray for Ian Paisley, who is being treated in hospital for a heart condition.

The Press Complaints Commission was made a scapegoat over phone-hacking at the News of the World, its former chairman tells the Leveson Inquiry.

The family of former first minister and DUP leader Ian Paisley remain at his hospital bedside.

RBS boss Stephen Hester breaks his silence on the controversy surrounding his bonus, saying the attention had been "discomforting, to say the least".

The Press Complaints Commission was made a scapegoat over phone-hacking at the News of the World, its former chairman tells the Leveson Inquiry.

John Terry still wants to play for England despite being stripped of the captaincy for the second time, BBC Sport understands.

Scotland stand-off Dan Parks announces his retirement from international rugby with immediate effect.

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The jury in the trial of Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp for alleged tax evasion is sent out to consider its verdicts.

RBS boss Stephen Hester breaks his silence on the controversy surrounding his bonus, saying the attention had been "discomforting, to say the least".

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Conservative MP Matthew Hancock is proposing a bill on the licensing of offshore gambling.

MPs are taking part in an opposition day debate on responsibility and reform of British banks.

Gulf Arab states say they are expelling Syria's ambassadors in the region, accusing Damascus of shunning Arab efforts to end months of bloodshed.

Gulf Arab states expel Syria's ambassadors, accusing Damascus of shunning Arab efforts to end months of bloodshed, as Russian officials visit President Assad.

Home Secretary Theresa May is answering an urgent question on the decision to free the extremist Muslim cleric Abu Qatada.

Conservative MP Matthew Hancock is proposing a bill on the licensing of offshore gambling.

The Press Complaints Commission was made a scapegoat over phone-hacking at the News of the World, its former chairman tells the Leveson Inquiry.

It is "not acceptable" that the UK cannot deport Abu Qatada to Jordan, Home Secretary Theresa May tells MPs, after the radical cleric was granted bail.

The jury in the trial of Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp for alleged tax evasion is sent out to consider its verdicts.

The Press Complaints Commission was made a scapegoat over phone-hacking at the News of the World, its former chairman tells the Leveson Inquiry.

It is "not acceptable" that the UK cannot deport radical cleric Abu Qatada to Jordan, the home secretary has said.

The jury in the trial of Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp for alleged tax evasion is sent out to consider its verdicts.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov calls for a solution to the Syria crisis based on Arab League initiatives, after seeing leaders in Damascus.

The Met Police should have warned people - including ex-Deputy Prime Minister Lord Prescott - they were victims of phone hacking, a judicial review rules.

The Met Police should have warned people - including ex-Deputy Prime Minister Lord Prescott - they were victims of phone hacking, a judicial review rules.

Gulf Arab states say they are expelling Syria's ambassadors in the region, accusing Damascus of shunning Arab efforts to end months of bloodshed.

The government is still working with Jordan to try to reach assurances that will allow radical cleric Abu Qatada to be deported, the attorney general says.

It is "not acceptable" that the UK cannot deport radical cleric Abu Qatada to Jordan, the home secretary has said.

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Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Attorney General Dominic Grieve are facing questions from MPs.

Home Secretary Theresa May is answering an urgent question on the decision to free the extremist Muslim cleric Abu Qatada.

Estimates that £10.9bn in unpaid tax was written off and medical negligence could cost £15.7bn are examined by the Commons spending watchdog.

The government is still working with Jordan to try to reach assurances that will allow radical cleric Abu Qatada to be deported, the attorney general says.

William Hague has hit out at Russia and China's veto of a recent UN Security Council resolution on Syria, describing the decision as "a betrayal of the Syrian people".

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Attorney General Dominic Grieve are facing questions from MPs.

Labour MP Frank Field is leading a debate on the operation of Wirral Borough Council.

William Hague has hit out at Russia and China's veto of a recent UN Security Council resolution on Syria, describing the decision as "a betrayal of the Syrian people".

The government is still working with Jordan to try to reach assurances that will allow radical cleric Abu Qatada to be deported, the attorney general says.

The Press Complaints Commission was made a scapegoat over phone-hacking at the News of the World, its former chairman tells the Leveson Inquiry.

The Press Complaints Commission was made a scapegoat over phone-hacking at the News of the World, its former chairman tells the Leveson Inquiry.

Estimates that £10.9bn in unpaid tax was written off and medical negligence could cost £15.7bn are examined by the Commons spending watchdog.

Pro-government crowds in Syria give the Russian foreign minister a hero's welcome in the capital Damascus, amid rising violence in the country.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov calls for a solution to the Syria crisis based on the Arab League's plan, after seeing leaders in Damascus.

Syrian pro-government crowds greet Russia's foreign minister as he meets President Assad in Damascus, amid rising violence in the country.

Pro-government crowds in Syria give the Russian foreign minister a hero's welcome in the capital Damascus, amid rising violence in the country.

The Met Police should have warned people they were the victims of phone hacking by the News of the World, a judicial review rules.

The Met Police should have warned people - including ex-Deputy Prime Minister Lord Prescott - they were victims of phone hacking, a judicial review rules.

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Russia's foreign minister is greeted by pro-government crowds as he arrives in Syria to meet President Assad, amid rising violence in the country.

Syrian pro-government crowds greet Russia's foreign minister as he meets President Assad in Damascus, amid rising violence in the country.

The jury in the Harry Redknapp tax evasion trial is sent out to consider its verdicts.

The jury in the trial of Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp for alleged tax evasion is sent out to consider its verdicts.

Estimates that £10.9bn in unpaid tax was written off and medical negligence could cost £15.7bn are examined by the Commons spending watchdog.

The jury in the Harry Redknapp tax evasion trial is sent out to consider its verdicts.

Conservative MP Dr Sarah Wollaston is leading a debate on the government's alcohol strategy.

Labour MP Frank Field is leading a debate on the operation of Wirral Borough Council.

The Press Complaints Commission was made a scapegoat over the phone-hacking scandal at the News of the World, the watchdog's former chairman tells the Leveson Inquiry.

The government is still working with Jordan to try to reach assurances that will allow radical cleric Abu Qatada to be deported, the attorney general says.

The government is still working with Jordan to try to reach assurances that will allow radical cleric Abu Qatada to be deported, the attorney general says.

Estimates that £10.9bn in unpaid tax was written off and medical negligence could cost £15.7bn are examined by the Commons spending watchdog.

Estimates that £10.9bn in unpaid tax was written off and medical negligence could cost £15.7bn are examined by the Commons spending watchdog.

The Press Complaints Commission was made a scapegoat over phone-hacking at the News of the World, its former chairman tells the Leveson Inquiry.

Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre is recalled to the inquiry into press standards to face more questions on accusations made by the actor, Hugh Grant.

The Press Complaints Commission was made a scapegoat over the phone-hacking scandal at the News of the World, the watchdog's former chairman tells the Leveson Inquiry.

The government is still working with Jordan to try to reach assurances that will allow radical cleric Abu Qatada to be deported, the attorney general says.

The Met Police should have warned people they were the victims of phone hacking by the News of the World, a judicial review rules.

Estimates that £10.9bn in unpaid tax was written off and medical negligence could cost £15.7bn are examined by the Commons spending watchdog.

The government is still working with Jordan to try to reach assurances that will allow radical cleric Abu Qatada to be deported, the attorney general says.

Former Northern Ireland First Minister Ian Paisley has spent the night in hospital, where it is thought he is being treated for a heart condition.

Estimates that £10.9bn in unpaid tax was written off and medical negligence could cost £15.7bn are examined by the Commons spending watchdog.

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will lead global celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens's birth later.

Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre is recalled to the inquiry into press standards to face more questions on accusations made by the actor, Hugh Grant.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson defends Fabio Capello's criticism of the FA after John Terry's removal as England captain.

John Terry still wants to play for England despite being stripped of the captaincy for the second time, BBC Sport understands.

Estimates showing £10.9bn in unpaid tax was written off and medical negligence could cost £15.7bn are examined by the Commons spending watchdog.

Estimates that £10.9bn in unpaid tax was written off and medical negligence could cost £15.7bn are examined by the Commons spending watchdog.

Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed resigns after weeks of demonstrations and a mutiny by some police officers.

Estimates showing £10.9bn in unpaid tax was written off and medical negligence could cost £15.7bn are examined by the Commons spending watchdog.

SNP MP Pete Wishart is leading a debate on intellectual property.

Conservative MP Dr Sarah Wollaston is leading a debate on the government's alcohol strategy.

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrives in Syria for talks with embattled President al-Assad amid an assault on the restive city of Homs.

Russia's foreign minister is greeted by pro-government crowds as he arrives in Syria to meet President Assad, amid rising violence in the country.

The UK could face a growing threat from "lone wolf" terrorists returning from fighting overseas in the next few years, a think tank warns.

The government is still working with Jordan to try to reach assurances that will allow radical cleric Abu Qatada to be deported, the attorney general says.

The Syrian army resumes heavy shelling in the restive city of Homs as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is due in Damascus for talks.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrives in Syria for talks with embattled President al-Assad amid an assault on the restive city of Homs.

Foreign Secretary William Hague has hit out at Russia and China's veto of a recent UN Security Council resolution on Syria, describing the decision as "a betrayal of the Syrian people".

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Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed resigns amid unrest, a government spokesperson tells the BBC.

Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed resigns after weeks of demonstrations and a mutiny by some police officers.

A new law making stalking a specific offence is needed in England and Wales to stop harassment ending in violence, MPs and peers have said.

Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed resigns amid unrest, a government spokesperson tells the BBC.

The Supreme Court is to hear a case challenging the way councils in England can consider their finances when assessing people for social care.

Former Northern Ireland First Minister Ian Paisley has spent the night in hospital, where it is thought he is being treated for a heart condition.

Gordon Taylor, head of the Professional Footballers' Association, calls Fabio Capello's criticism of the FA's decision to oust John Terry as England captain "bizarre and disappointing".

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson defends Fabio Capello's criticism of the FA after John Terry's removal as England captain.

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A new law making stalking a specific offence is needed in England and Wales to stop harassment ending in violence, MPs and peers have said.

The Supreme Court is to hear a case challenging the way councils in England can consider their finances when assessing people for social care.

The Syrian army resumes heavy shelling in the restive city of Homs as Russia's foreign minister is due in Damascus for talks.

The Syrian army resumes heavy shelling in the restive city of Homs as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei lavrov is due in Damascus for talks.

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An assault by the Syrian army on the restive city of Homs continues as Russia's foreign minister is due in Damascus for talks.

The Syrian army resumes heavy shelling in the restive city of Homs as Russia's foreign minister is due in Damascus for talks.

An assault by the Syrian army on the restive city of Homs enters its fourth day as Russia's foreign minister is due in Damascus for talks.

An assault by the Syrian army on the restive city of Homs continues as Russia's foreign minister is due in Damascus for talks.

The fiercest attack yet - involving heavy artillery - rocks the Syrian city of Homs, as the US closes its Damascus embassy over security concerns.

An assault by the Syrian army on the restive city of Homs enters its fourth day as Russia's foreign minister is due in Damascus for talks.

A new law making stalking a specific offence is needed in England and Wales to stop harassment ending in violence, MPs and peers have said.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu condemns a unity deal between the Palestinian Authority and Hamas, saying it damages prospects for peace.

A new law making stalking a specific offence is needed in England and Wales to stop harassment ending in violence, MPs and peers have said.

The UK could face a growing threat from "lone wolf" terrorists returning from fighting overseas in the next few years, a think tank warns.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu condemns a unity deal between the Palestinian Authority and Hamas, saying it damages prospects for peace.

A new law making stalking a specific offence is needed in England and Wales to stop harassment ending in violence, MPs and peers have said.

Radical cleric Abu Qatada is granted bail following a hearing at the UK's Special Immigration Appeals Commission.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu condemns a unity deal between the Palestinian Authority and Hamas, saying it damages prospects for peace.

Radical cleric Abu Qatada is granted bail following a hearing at the UK's Special Immigration Appeals Commission.

A new law making stalking a specific offence is needed in England and Wales to stop harassment ending in violence, MPs and peers have said.

MPs and peers are are urging the government to bring in a law in England and Wales against stalking - as is already the case in Scotland.

Radical cleric Abu Qatada is granted bail following a hearing at the UK's Special Immigration Appeals Commission.

The Daily Mail's editor was aware the paper was using private detectives but not of the extent to which it was doing so, the Leveson Inquiry hears.

MPs and peers are are urging the government to bring in a law in England and Wales against stalking - as is already the case in Scotland.

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The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will lead global celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens's birth later.

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