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AC Milan hammer Arsenal 4-0 after Zenit St Petersburg beat Benfica in Wednesday's Champions League last-16 first leg ties.

Arsenal's Champions League quarter-final hopes are all but over as they are comprehensively beaten by AC Milan in the first leg of the last 16.

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AC Milan take on Arsenal after Zenit St Petersburg beat Benfica in Wednesday's Champions League last-16 first leg ties.

AC Milan hammer Arsenal 4-0 after Zenit St Petersburg beat Benfica in Wednesday's Champions League last-16 first leg ties.

The Queen tells a multi-faith reception in London that the Church of England has "a duty to protect the free practice of all faiths" in the UK.

Nicolas Sarkozy formally declares he will stand for re-election as French president on 22 April, with Francois Hollande his main rival.

A huge fire at a prison in Honduras kills at least 300 inmates, officials say, as victims' relatives desperate for news try to storm the building.

Honduras President Porfirio Lobo suspends prison officials and vows a full inquiry after a fire sweeps through a jail, killing more than 300 inmates.

Police investigating the fatal stabbing of a Doncaster teenager say they have recovered knives which may have been used in the attack.

Police investigating the murder of a teenager in a South Yorkshire park charge a 26-year-old woman.

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Some eurozone countries want Greece to leave, the country's finance minister says, as he scrambles to finalise an EU bailout deal.

Greece makes progress in convincing eurozone nations it should get fresh bailout funds but a decision may wait until early next week, it is told.

England beat Pakistan by 20 runs in the second one-day international in Abu Dhabi.

AC Milan take on Arsenal after Zenit St Petersburg beat Benfica in Wednesday's Champions League last-16 first leg ties.

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How did people lose their fear of nuclear war?

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How did people lose their fear of nuclear war?

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What if the UK defied Europe to extradite Abu Qatada?

Some eurozone countries want Greece to leave, the country's finance minister says, as he scrambles to finalise an EU bailout deal.

A huge fire at a prison in Honduras kills at least 300 inmates, officials say, as victims' relatives desperate for news try to storm the building.

A huge fire at a prison in Honduras kills at least 300 inmates, officials say, as victims' relatives desperate for news try to storm the building.

Police investigating the fatal stabbing of a Doncaster teenager say they have recovered knives which may have been used in the attack.

Police investigating the fatal stabbing of a Doncaster teenager say they have recovered weapons which may have been used in the attack.

Some eurozone countries want Greece to leave, the country's finance minister says, as he scrambles to finalise an EU bailout deal.

The Supreme Court rules that it will decide whether private investigator Glenn Mulcaire must reveal which journalists asked him to hack phones.

The Queen tells a multi-faith reception in London that the Church of England has "a duty to protect the free practice of all faiths" in the UK.

Pakistan begin their chase of 251 to beat England in the second one-day international in Abu Dhabi.

James Anderson removes Mohammad Hafeez as Pakistan chase 251 to beat England in the second one-day international.

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Service marks the 70th anniversary of the fall of Singapore

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How did people lose their fear of nuclear war?

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Just what is the vocal technique of "melisma"?

How did people lose their fear of nuclear war?

How Guernica came to be nailed to a car showroom wall

Just what is the vocal technique of "melisma"?

A huge fire at a prison in Honduras kills at least 272 inmates, officials say, as families flock to the scene desperate for news.

A huge fire at a prison in Honduras kills at least 300 inmates, officials say, as victims' relatives desperate for news try to storm the building.

A 13-year-old girl who died after being stabbed in South Yorkshire was the victim of a random attack, the BBC understands.

Police investigating the stabbing murder of a Doncaster teenager say they have recovered weapons which may have been used in the attack.

Police briefing on Doncaster stabbing Live

Alastair Cook makes a century as England close on 250-4 in the second one-day international against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

Pakistan begin their chase of 251 to beat England in the second one-day international in Abu Dhabi.

Police briefing on Doncaster stabbing Live

Ravi Bopara passes 50 as England look to build on Alastair Cook's century in the second-one day international against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

Alastair Cook makes a century as England close on 250-4 in the second one-day international against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

England look to build on Alastair Cook's century in the second one-day international against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

Ravi Bopara passes 50 as England look to build on Alastair Cook's century in the second-one day international against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

Alastair Cook makes a second century in as many one-day internationals against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

England look to build on Alastair Cook's century in the second one-day international against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

The Supreme Court rules that it will decide whether private investigator Glenn Mulcaire must reveal which journalists asked him to hack phones.

A 13-year-old girl who died after being stabbed in South Yorkshire was the victim of a random attack, the BBC understands.

Tributes are paid to James Whitaker, the royal commentator and former royal editor of the Daily Mirror, who has died aged 71.

The Supreme Court rules that it will decide whether private investigator Glenn Mulcaire must reveal which journalists asked him to hack phones.

England continue to make good progress in the second one-day international against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

Alastair Cook closes in on another century in the second one-day international against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

UK unemployment has risen by 48,000 to 2.67 million in the three months to December, official figures have shown.

UK unemployment rose by 48,000 to 2.67 million in the three months to December, the smallest increase for almost a year.

Greece will "fully clarify" its austerity measures within hours, the country's finance minister says, as he scrambles to finalise an EU bailout deal.

Some eurozone countries want Greece to leave, the country's finance minister says, as he scrambles to finalise an EU bailout deal.

A fire at a prison in Honduras has left at least 272 people dead, officials say, with dozens of others injured.

A fire at a prison in Honduras kills at least 272 inmates, officials say, as families flock to the scene desperate for news.

The daunting pressures of being unemployed

Female genital mutilation still rife in Egypt despite ban

Scientists track tiny round-the-world songbird BBC Nature

The daunting pressures of being unemployed

Alastair Cook scores a second half-century in as many games as England make good progress in the second one-day international against Pakistan.

England lose their second wicket in the second one-day international against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

Just what is the vocal technique of "melisma"?

How did people lose their fear of nuclear war?

How Guernica came to be nailed to a car showroom wall

Just what is the vocal technique of "melisma"?

The daunting pressures of being unemployed

How Guernica came to be nailed to a car showroom wall

Scientists track tiny round-the-world songbird BBC Nature

The daunting pressures of being unemployed

Which future leaders visited the US in their youth?

Scientists track tiny round-the-world songbird BBC Nature

Service marks the 70th anniversary of the fall of Singapore

Which future leaders visited the US in their youth?

Is Kevin Rudd preparing to strike back?

Service marks the 70th anniversary of the fall of Singapore

A family was paid more than £600,000 in damages and costs by the Crown Prosecution Service and Met Police after a child witness was put at risk, the BBC learns.

A fire at a prison in Honduras has left at least 272 people dead, officials say, with dozens of others injured.

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Security fears signal need to start net again, says professor

Service marks the 70th anniversary of the fall of Singapore

Which future leaders visited the US in their youth?

Nepal's disillusioned band of former Maoist fighters

Service marks the 70th anniversary of the fall of Singapore

England make a good start batting first in the second one-day international against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

England lose Kevin Pietersen after making a good start to the second one-day international against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

The Supreme Court rules that it will determine whether or not private investigator Glenn Mulcaire must reveal which journalists asked him to hack phones.

The Supreme Court rules that it will decide whether private investigator Glenn Mulcaire must reveal which journalists asked him to hack phones.

England win the toss and bat in the second one-day international against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

England make a good start batting first in the second one-day international against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

EU demands on Greece have pushed people to the limit, the country's public order minister says, as the eurozone demands more cuts in return for a bailout.

Greece will "fully clarify" its austerity measures within hours, the country's finance minister says, as he scrambles to finalise an EU bailout deal.

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The Supreme Court rules that it will determine whether or not private investigator Glenn Mulcaire must reveal who asked him to hack telephones.

The Supreme Court rules that it will determine whether or not private investigator Glenn Mulcaire must reveal which journalists asked him to hack phones.

The prime minister is to call for bars, supermarkets and the drinks industry in England to do more to help tackle the "scandal" of alcohol abuse.

The Supreme Court rules that it will determine whether or not private investigator Glenn Mulcaire must reveal who asked him to hack telephones.

Just what is the art of "melisma"?

Just what is the vocal technique of "melisma"?

How Guernica came to be nailed to a car showroom wall

Just what is the art of "melisma"?

The daunting pressures of being unemployed

How Guernica came to be nailed to a car showroom wall

Scientists track tiny round-the-world songbird BBC Nature

The daunting pressures of being unemployed

Which future leaders visited the US in their youth?

Scientists track tiny round-the-world songbird BBC Nature

The royal commentator and former royal editor of the Daily Mirror James Whitaker has died following a battle with cancer, the newspaper confirms.

Tributes are paid to James Whitaker, the royal commentator and former royal editor of the Daily Mirror, who has died aged 71.

England face Pakistan in Abu Dhabi in the second of four one-day internationals.

England win the toss and bat in the second one-day international against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

Rangers manager Ally McCoist says everyone will do all they can to come out of administration "better and stronger".

England face Pakistan in Abu Dhabi in the second of four one-day internationals.

The royal commentator and former royal editor of the Daily Mirror James Whitaker has died, the newspaper confirms.

The royal commentator and former royal editor of the Daily Mirror James Whitaker has died following a battle with cancer, the newspaper confirms.

Dramatic food price rises have forced millions of parents in the developing world to cut back on food for their children, says aid agency Save the Children.

The royal commentator and former royal editor of the Daily Mirror James Whitaker has died, the newspaper confirms.

EU demands on Greece have pushed people to the limit, the country's public order minister says, as the eurozone demands more cuts in return for a bailout.

UK unemployment has risen by 48,000 to 2.67 million in the three months to December, official figures have shown.

A family was paid more than £600,000 in damages and costs by the Crown Prosecution Service and Met Police after a child witness was put at risk, the BBC learns.

EU demands on Greece have pushed people to the limit, the country's public order minister says, as the eurozone demands more cuts in return for a bailout.

The prime minister is to call for bars, supermarkets and the drinks industry in England to do more to help tackle the "scandal" of alcohol abuse.

Payout of £600k over witness risk

A family was paid more than £600,000 in damages and costs by the Crown Prosecution Service and Met Police after a child witness was put at risk, the BBC learns.

Dramatic food price rises have forced millions of parents in the developing world to cut back on food for their children, says aid agency Save the Children.

The prime minister is to call for bars, supermarkets and the drinks industry in England to do more to help tackle the "scandal" of alcohol abuse.

The former royal editor of the Daily Mirror and royal commentator James Whitaker has died, the newspaper confirms.

Dramatic food price rises have forced millions of parents in the developing world to cut back on food for their children, says aid agency Save the Children.

Two newspaper advertisements for the budget airline Ryanair are banned by the UK's advertising watchdog after complaints they were sexist.

The former royal editor of the Daily Mirror and royal commentator James Whitaker has died, the newspaper confirms.

Payout of £600k over witness risk

A family was paid more than £600,000 in damages and costs by the Crown Prosecution Service and Met Police after a child witness was put at risk, the BBC learns.

The prime minister is to call for bars, supermarkets and the drinks industry in England to do more to help tackle the "scandal" of alcohol abuse.

EU demands on Greece have pushed people to the limit, the country's public order minister says, as the eurozone demands more cuts in return for a bailout.

China's leader-in-waiting, Xi Jinping, defends his country's record on human rights, at the start of a week-long visit to the United States.

The prime minister is to call for bars, supermarkets and the drinks industry in England to do more to help tackle the "scandal" of alcohol abuse.

Payout of £600k over witness risk

A family was paid more than £600,000 in damages and costs by the Crown Prosecution Service and Met Police after a child witness was put at risk, the BBC learns.

A family was paid more than £600,000 in damages and costs by the Crown Prosecution Service and Met Police after a child witness was put at risk, the BBC learns.

Dramatic food price rises have forced millions of parents in the developing world to cut back on food for their children, says aid agency Save the Children.

Dramatic food price rises have forced millions of parents in the developing world to cut back on food for their children, says aid agency Save the Children.

Two newspaper advertisements for the budget airline Ryanair are banned by the UK's advertising watchdog after complaints they were sexist.

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Nepal's disillusioned band of former Maoist fighters

Payout of £600k over witness risk

A family was paid £600,000 in damages and costs by the Crown Prosecution Service and Met Police after a child witness was put at risk, the BBC learns.

Dramatic food price rises have forced millions of parents in the developing world to cut back on food for their children, says aid agency Save the Children.

A family was paid £600,000 in damages and costs by the Crown Prosecution Service and Met Police after a child witness was put at risk, the BBC learns.

A Greek minister says "superhuman" efforts have been made to comply with austerity demands, after a Eurozone meeting on the bailout is cancelled.

Dramatic food price rises have forced millions of parents in the developing world to cut back on food for their children, says aid agency Save the Children.

Prime Minister David Cameron is set to take on the "scandal" of public drunkenness and alcohol abuse that costs the NHS £2.7bn a year.

The prime minister is to call for bars, supermarkets and the drinks industry in England to do more to help tackle the "scandal" of alcohol abuse.

Service marks the 70th anniversary of the fall of Singapore

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Service marks the 70th anniversary of the fall of Singapore

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How long till you can kiss your work PC goodbye?

How long till you can kiss your work PC goodbye?

Service marks the 70th anniversary of the fall of Singapore

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Administrators have begun efforts to secure the future of Rangers Football Club after the club entered administration.

A Greek minister says "superhuman" efforts have been made to comply with austerity demands, after a Eurozone meeting on the bailout is cancelled.

Dramatic food price rises have forced millions of parents in the developing world to cut back on food for their children, says aid agency Save the Children.

A family was paid £600,000 in damages and costs by the Crown Prosecution Service and Met Police after a child witness was put at risk, the BBC learns.

Administrators have begun efforts to secure the future of Rangers Football Club after the club entered administration.

Dramatic food price rises have forced millions of parents in the developing world to cut back on food for their children, says aid agency Save the Children.

The head of the Eurozone countries downgrades an EU finance ministers meeting on Wednesday, saying Greece has not yet given the necessary assurances about its austerity plan.

Administrators have begun efforts to secure the future of Rangers Football Club after the club entered administration.

China's leader-in-waiting, Xi Jinping, defends his country's record on human rights, at the start of a week-long visit to the United States.

Prime Minister David Cameron is set to take on the "scandal" of public drunkenness and alcohol abuse that costs the NHS £2.7bn a year.

Administrators have begun efforts to secure the future of Rangers Football Club after the club entered administration.

China's leader-in-waiting, Xi Jinping, defends his country's record on human rights, at the start of a week-long visit to the United States.

A man found dead at a vicarage in Thornbury by builders is named by police who are treating his death as suspicious.

Administrators have begun efforts to secure the future of Rangers Football Club after the club entered administration.

US President Barack Obama presses China's leader-in-waiting, Xi Jinping, on trade and human rights, as he welcomes him to the White House.

China's leader-in-waiting, Xi Jinping, defends his country's record on human rights, at the start of a week-long visit to the United States.

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Scientists track tiny round-the-world songbird BBC Nature

How a secret mission to the USSR ended in tragedy

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How a secret mission to the USSR ended in tragedy

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Why some football fans use Twitter to spread abuse

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Rare photographs from Equatorial Guinea, a country on the move

Why some football fans use Twitter to spread abuse

One of the UK's biggest football clubs goes into administration after failing to secure more time to pay its debts - resulting in a 10-point deduction.

US President Barack Obama presses China's leader-in-waiting, Xi Jinping, on trade and human rights, as he welcomes him to the White House.

US President Barack Obama presses China's leader-in-waiting, Xi Jinping, on trade and human rights, as he welcomes him to the White House.

Administrators have begun efforts to secure the future of Rangers Football Club after the club entered administration.

The head of the Eurozone countries downgrades an EU finance ministers meeting on Wednesday, saying Greece has not yet given the necessary assurances about its austerity plan.

Dramatic food price rises have forced millions of parents in the developing world to cut back on food for their children, says aid agency Save the Children.

• EU officials 'playing it tough' Watch

A serviceman fatally shot on patrol in Afghanistan is named as 21-year-old Senior Aircraftman Ryan Tomlin.

The head of the Eurozone countries downgrades an EU finance ministers meeting on Wednesday, saying Greece has not yet given the necessary assurances about its austerity plan.

The head of the Eurozone countries downgrades an EU finance ministers meeting on Wednesday, saying Greece has not yet given the necessary assurances about its austerity plan.

US President Barack Obama presses China's leader-in-waiting, Xi Jinping, on trade and human rights, as he welcomes him to the White House.

US President Barack Obama presses China's leader-in-waiting, Xi Jinping, on trade and human rights, as he welcomes him to the White House.