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Two-time champion Kauto Star is rated '50-50' to race in the Cheltenham Gold Cup after falling last week on the gallops.

Rangers manager Ally McCoist fights to retain his players with administrators expected to make an announcement on Friday.

Changes made to Google's privacy policy are in breach of European law, the EU's justice commissioner tells the BBC.

Greece will not get funds from a second EU/IMF bailout until its private creditors give final approval for their losses next week, EU ministers say.

Iranians anxious over sanctions and mismanaged economy

Behind the scenes as Christine Lagarde tries to save the economy

The UN Security Council is demanding access to Syria for its humanitarian chief, as rebels withdraw from their stronghold in Homs.

The UN Security Council demands access to Syria for its humanitarian chief Valerie Amos, as rebels withdraw from their stronghold in Homs.

• How activists get message out Watch
• Syrians flee across borders
• Guide to opposition
• Sliding towards civil war?

Labour MP for West Hull and Hessle Alan Johnson is leading an adjournment debate on the treatment of the Hazara people in Quetta, Pakistan.

Labour leader Ed Miliband has told the government it is digging its own "burial at the next election" through the proposed NHS reforms, but Prime Minister David Cameron has insisted there is support for the bill amongst health professionals.

Northumbria Police spoke to PC David Rathband - found dead at his home on Wednesday - last week after concerns were raised about his mental state, it is revealed.

Police spoke to PC David Rathband - found dead at his home on Wednesday - last week after concerns were raised about his mental state, it is revealed.

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RFU ready to interview Lancaster

The life of the Monkees' front man Davy Jones

The blow of losing your dominant sense

The blow of losing your dominant sense

The life of the Monkees' front man Davy Jones

Syrian rebel fighters say they are tactically withdrawing from the besieged Baba Amr quarter of Homs, as humanitarian officials say they will enter the area on Friday.

The UN Security Council is demanding access to Syria for its humanitarian chief, as rebels withdraw from their stronghold in Homs.

• How activists get message out Watch
• Syrians flee across borders
• Guide to opposition
• Sliding towards civil war?

Passengers on the Costa Allegra speak of difficult conditions on board as the stricken cruise ship docks in the Seychelles.

A Scotland Yard chief bought champagne for a News of the World journalist on his force's credit card, the Leveson Inquiry into press standards hears.

MPs are taking part in a St David's Day debate led by former Welsh secretary Paul Murphy and Plaid Cymru's Westminster leader Elfyn Llwyd.

Labour MP for West Hull and Hessle Alan Johnson is leading an adjournment debate on the treatment of the Hazara people in Quetta, Pakistan.

A new England manager may not be in place for another two months, says Football Association director of development Sir Trevor Brooking.

Two-time champion Kauto Star is rated '50-50' to race in the Cheltenham Gold Cup after falling last week on the gallops.

Syrian rebels say they are withdrawing from the besieged Baba Amr quarter of Homs, as humanitarian officials say they will enter the area on Friday.

Syrian rebel fighters say they are tactically withdrawing from the besieged Baba Amr quarter of Homs, as humanitarian officials say they will enter the area on Friday.

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Sportsday Live - breaking news Live

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Day one testing as it happened

Three generations of royals visit London store

Would you stretch the rules to get your child into school?

Would you stretch the rules to get your child into school?

The curse of living near the Bin Laden raid compound

How a minor US blog site became a hotbed of Russian dissent

Three generations of royals visit London store

Ocean 'adventurer' John Fairfax and others sadly missed

How a minor US blog site became a hotbed of Russian dissent

Changes made to Google's privacy policy are in breach of European law, the EU's justice commissioner tells the BBC.

Passengers on the Costa Allegra speak of difficult conditions on board as the stricken cruise ship docks in the Seychelles.

England caretaker manager Stuart Pearce says he will be content to take control for Euro 2012 - but is not a long-term option.

A new England manager may not be in place for another two months, says Football Association director of development Sir Trevor Brooking.

The police officer shot and blinded by gunman Raoul Moat is found dead at his home in Northumberland.

Northumbria Police spoke to PC David Rathband - found dead at his home on Wednesday - last week after concerns were raised about his mental state, it is revealed.

MPs are voting on a motion which calls on the government to re-introduce the link between pensions and RPI inflation.

MPs are taking part in a St David's Day debate led by former Welsh secretary Paul Murphy and Plaid Cymru's Westminster leader Elfyn Llwyd.

Changes made to Google's privacy policy are in breach of European law, the EU's justice commissioner tells the BBC.

Passengers on the Costa Allegra speak of difficult conditions on board as the stricken cruise ship docks in the Seychelles.

Internet company Google goes ahead with its new privacy policy despite warnings from the EU that it might violate European law.

Changes made to Google's privacy policy are in breach of European law, the EU's justice commissioner tells the BBC.

Titian's Diana and Callisto is saved for the nation after a £45m ($71.7m) deal was agreed with owner the Duke of Sutherland.

A couple are found guilty of murdering a teenage boy who they had accused of using witchcraft.

• Syrians flee
• Guide to opposition
• Civil war?
• Homs voice silenced

The police officer shot and blinded by gunman Raoul Moat is found dead at his home in Northumberland.

Syrian rebel fighters say they are tactically withdrawing from the besieged Baba Amr quarter of Homs after nearly a month of government shelling.

PC shot by gunman Moat found dead

The police officer shot and blinded by gunman Raoul Moat is found dead at his home in Northumberland.

UK diplomats withdrawn from Syria

Foreign Secretary William Hague withdraws all diplomatic staff from the British Embassy in Syria and suspends all of its services.

Passengers on the Costa Allegra speak of difficult conditions on board as the stricken cruise ship docks in the Seychelles.

Internet company Google goes ahead with its new privacy policy despite warnings from the EU that it might violate European law.

Internet company Google goes ahead with its new privacy policy despite warnings from the EU that it might violate European law.

Passengers on the Costa Allegra speak of difficult conditions on board as the stricken cruise ship docks in the Seychelles.

The life of the Monkees' front man Davy Jones

10 strange things people do during segmented sleep

Would you stretch the rules to get your child into school?

Three generations of royals visit London store

10 strange things people do during segmented sleep

Would you stretch the rules to get your child into school?

The gradual rise of singer James Vincent McMorrow

The life of the Monkees' front man Davy Jones

Anger over China's 'bear milking' farms

The blow of losing your dominant sense

How a minor US blog site became a hotbed of Russian dissent

Iranians anxious over sanctions and mismanaged economy

Ocean 'adventurer' John Fairfax and others sadly missed

How a minor US blog site became a hotbed of Russian dissent

Your small business questions answered

Ocean 'adventurer' John Fairfax and others sadly missed

The parents who will do anything to get their child in

Would you stretch the rules to get your child into school?

Leader of the House Sir George Young is outlining the forthcoming business to the Commons.

MPs are taking part in a backbench business debate on the price index used for pensions up-rating.

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Murray through to semis in Dubai

Murray through to semis in Dubai

Sportsday Live - breaking news Live

Day one of Barcelona testing Live

Murray through to semis in Dubai

Internet company Google goes ahead with its new privacy policy despite warnings from the EU that it might violate European law.

Titian's Diana and Callisto is saved for the nation after a £45m ($71.7m) deal was agreed with owner the Duke of Sutherland.

Davy Jones' Monkees bandmates lead tributes to their "long-time friend and fellow-adventurer" after the British singer dies aged 66 in Florida.

Internet company Google goes ahead with its new privacy policy despite warnings from the EU that it might violate European law.

The Costa Allegra cruise ship has docked in the Seychelles after spending three days without power in the Indian Ocean.

Passengers on the Costa Allegra speak of difficult conditions on board as the stricken cruise ship docks in the Seychelles.

Conservative MP for Banbury, Tony Baldry, is answering questions on behalf of the church commissioners.

Leader of the House Sir George Young is outlining the forthcoming business to the Commons.

Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman and her team are answering MPs' questions on a range of topic regarding her department (Defra) including the administrative burden on farmers and water resources.

Conservative MP for Banbury, Tony Baldry, is answering questions on behalf of the church commissioners.

Internet company Google goes ahead with its new privacy policy despite warnings from the EU that it might violate European law.

Foreign Secretary William Hague withdraws all diplomatic staff from the British Embassy in Syria and suspends all of its services.

Davy Jones' Monkees bandmates lead tributes to their "long-time friend and fellow-adventurer" after the British singer dies aged 66 in Florida.

Internet company Google goes ahead with its new privacy policy despite warnings from the EU that it might violate European law.

Foreign Secretary William Hague withdraws all diplomatic staff from the British Embassy in Syria and suspends all of its services.

The Costa Allegra cruise ship has docked in the Seychelles after spending three days without power in the Indian Ocean.

The Costa Allegra cruise ship has docked in the Seychelles after spending three days without power in the Indian Ocean.

Davy Jones' Monkees bandmates lead tributes to their "long-time friend and fellow-adventurer" after the British singer dies aged 66 in Florida.

10 strange things people do during segmented sleep

The parents who will do anything to get their child in

How a minor US blog site became a hotbed of Russian dissent

10 strange things people do during segmented sleep

Banned Chisora to get WBC hearing

Day one of Barcelona testing Live

Day one of Barcelona testing Live

Banned Chisora to get WBC hearing

Labour leader Ed Miliband has told the government it is "digging its own burial at the next election" through the proposed NHS reforms, but David Cameron insisted there was support for the bill.

Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman and her team are answering MPs' questions on a range of topic regarding her department (Defra) including the administrative burden on farmers and water resources.

Syrian forces tighten their grip on the rebellious Baba Amr district of Homs, as the UN's rights council condemns "violations" against civilians.

Foreign Secretary William Hague withdraws all diplomatic staff from the British Embassy at Damascus in Syria and suspends all of its services.

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Banned Chisora to get WBC hearing

Ten strange things people do at night

10 strange things people do during segmented sleep

A late strike by Arjen Robben denies England a draw as the Netherlands clinch victory at Wembley.

England caretaker manager Stuart Pearce says he will be content to take control for Euro 2012 - but is not a long-term option.

The Costa Allegra cruise ship has docked in the Seychelles after spending three days without power in the Indian Ocean.

Internet company Google goes ahead with its new privacy policy despite warnings from the EU that it might violate European law.

Internet company Google goes ahead with its new privacy policy despite warnings from the EU that it might violate European law.

Davy Jones' Monkees bandmates lead tributes to their "long-time friend and fellow-adventurer" after the British singer dies aged 66 in Florida.

More than 500 business leaders have signed a letter calling for the 50p top rate of tax to be scrapped in next month's Budget.

The Costa Allegra cruise ship has docked in the Seychelles after spending three days without power in the Indian Ocean.

Idowu targets perfect jump in London

Day one of Barcelona testing Live

The fate of the besieged Baba Amr quarter, in the Syrian city of Homs, remains unclear after government troops launch a ground offensive on rebels.

Syrian forces tighten their grip on the rebellious Baba Amr district of Homs, as envoy Kofi Annan urges unity in world efforts to end the violence.

Rivals react to Murdoch departure

The gradual rise of singer James Vincent McMorrow

Anger over China's 'bear milking' farms

Rivals react to Murdoch departure

Ocean 'adventurer' John Fairfax and others sadly missed

Anger over China's 'bear milking' farms

The gradual rise of singer James Vincent McMorrow

Ocean 'adventurer' John Fairfax and others sadly missed

Banned Chisora to get WBC hearing

Sportsday Live - breaking news Live

The fate of the besieged Baba Amr quarter, in the Syrian city of Homs, remains unclear after government troops launch a ground offensive on rebels.

The Costa Allegra cruise ship has docked in the Seychelles after spending three days without power in the Indian Ocean.

The Costa Allegra cruise ship has docked in the Seychelles after spending three days without power in the Indian Ocean.

The fate of the besieged Baba Amr quarter, in the Syrian city of Homs, remains unclear after government troops launch a ground offensive on rebels.

The Costa Allegra cruise ship has been towed back to the Seychelles after spending three days without power in the Indian Ocean.

The Costa Allegra cruise ship has docked in the Seychelles after spending three days without power in the Indian Ocean.

The Costa Allegra cruise ship, which is being towed to the Seychelles, is to reach land after spending three days without power in the Indian Ocean.

The Costa Allegra cruise ship has been towed back to the Seychelles after spending three days without power in the Indian Ocean.

Internet company Google goes ahead with its new privacy policy despite warnings from the EU that it might violate European law.

The police officer shot and blinded by gunman Raoul Moat is found dead at his home in Northumberland.

The police officer shot and blinded by gunman Raoul Moat is found dead at his home in Northumberland.

The fate of the besieged Baba Amr quarter, in the Syrian city of Homs, remains unclear after government troops launch a ground offensive on rebels.

The fate of the besieged Baba Amr quarter, in the Syrian city of Homs, remains unclear after government troops launch a ground offensive on rebels.

Internet company Google goes ahead with its new privacy policy despite warnings from the EU that it might violate European law.

Ten strange things people do at night

The life of the Monkees' front man Davy Jones

How a minor US blog site became a hotbed of Russian dissent

Ten strange things people do at night

Anger over China's 'bear milking' farms

How a minor US blog site became a hotbed of Russian dissent

Ocean 'adventurer' John Fairfax and others sadly missed

Rivals react to Murdoch departure

The life of the Monkees' front man Davy Jones

Anger over China's 'bear milking' farms

The gradual rise of singer James Vincent McMorrow

Ocean 'adventurer' John Fairfax and others sadly missed

Your small business questions answered

The gradual rise of singer James Vincent McMorrow

Why is the SWP getting so much coverage in the work scheme row?

Your small business questions answered

More than 500 business leaders have called for the 50p top rate of tax to be scrapped in next month's Budget.

More than 500 business leaders have signed a letter calling for the 50p top rate of tax to be scrapped in next month's Budget.

Protests over the burning of the Koran by US soldiers were "a setback" which can be overcome, Nato's commander in Afghanistan tells the BBC.

The Costa Allegra cruise ship, which is being towed to the Seychelles, is to reach land after spending three days without power in the Indian Ocean.

Davy Jones, British-born lead singer with 60s band The Monkees, dies aged 66 at his Florida home after a heart attack, his publicist confirms.

More than 500 business leaders have called for the 50p top rate of tax to be scrapped in next month's Budget.

The fate of the besieged Baba Amr quarter, in the Syrian city of Homs, remains unclear after government troops launch a ground offensive on rebels.

Internet company Google goes ahead with its new privacy policy despite warnings from the EU that it might violate European law.

Internet company Google goes ahead with its new privacy policy despite warnings from the EU that it might violate European law.

The fate of the besieged Baba Amr quarter, in the Syrian city of Homs, remains unclear after government troops launch a ground offensive on rebels.

Davy Jones, British-born lead singer with 60s band The Monkees, dies aged 66 at his Florida home after a heart attack, his publicist confirms.

Protests over the burning of the Koran by US soldiers were "a setback" which can be overcome, Nato's commander in Afghanistan tells the BBC.

More than 40% of households in England are facing a council tax rise from April despite the government funding a freeze on bills, a survey suggests.

Davy Jones, British-born lead singer with 60s band The Monkees, dies aged 66 at his Florida home after a heart attack, his publicist confirms.

The life of the Monkees' front man Davy Jones

How a minor US blog site became a hotbed of Russian dissent

The gradual rise of singer James Vincent McMorrow

The life of the Monkees' front man Davy Jones

Your small business questions answered

The gradual rise of singer James Vincent McMorrow

Marking 80 years of the BBC's World Service

Your small business questions answered

The life of the Monkees' front man Davy Jones

Ten strange things people do at night

Anger over China's 'bear milking' farms

The life of the Monkees' front man Davy Jones

Your small business questions answered

Anger over China's 'bear milking' farms

The gradual rise of singer James Vincent McMorrow

Ocean 'adventurer' John Fairfax and others sadly missed

Telling the story of the first free black town in America

The gradual rise of singer James Vincent McMorrow

Marking 80 years of the BBC's World Service

Your small business questions answered

If the UK was like Greece how bad would it be?

Marking 80 years of the BBC's World Service

Telling the story of the first free black town in America

The gradual rise of singer James Vincent McMorrow

Marking 80 years of the BBC's World Service

Telling the story of the first free black town in America

If the UK was like Greece how bad would it be?

Marking 80 years of the BBC's World Service

Mark Mardell on Romney's narrow Michigan win

If the UK was like Greece how bad would it be?

Telling the story of the first free black town in America

The life of the Monkees' front man Davy Jones

10 facts about the history of leap years

Telling the story of the first free black town in America

Davy Jones, British-born lead singer with 60s band The Monkees, dies aged 66 at his Florida home after a heart attack, his publicist confirms.

Internet company Google goes ahead with its new privacy policy despite warnings from the EU that it might violate European law.

More than 40% of households in England are facing a council tax rise from April despite the government funding a freeze on bills, a survey suggests.

Davy Jones, British-born lead singer with 60s band The Monkees, dies aged 66 at his Florida home after a heart attack, his publicist confirms.

The US welcomes a pledge from North Korea to suspend uranium enrichment, as well as nuclear and long-range missile tests, in return for food aid.

More than 40% of households in England are facing a council tax rise from April despite the government funding a freeze on bills, a survey suggests.

• Shot PC bids to 'see' with tongue
• Moat victim separates from wife

James Murdoch steps down as executive chairman of News International, the UK newspaper business that owns the Sun and the Times titles.

The fate of the besieged Baba Amr quarter, in the Syrian city of Homs, remains unclear after government troops launch a ground offensive on rebels.

The fate of the besieged Baba Amr quarter, in the Syrian city of Homs, remains unclear after government troops launch a ground offensive on rebels.

The police officer shot and blinded by gunman Raoul Moat is found dead at his home in Northumberland.

• Doctor on the front line
• In pictures: Syria divided

The US welcomes a pledge from North Korea to suspend uranium enrichment, as well as nuclear and long-range missile tests, in return for food aid.

More than 40% of households in England are facing a council tax rise from April despite the government funding a freeze on bills, a survey suggests.

Unemployed youths who agree to take part in an unpaid work experience scheme will not lose their benefits if they drop out, the government says.

The US welcomes a pledge from North Korea to suspend uranium enrichment, as well as nuclear and long-range missile tests, in return for food aid.

Marking 80 years of the BBC's World Service

Telling the story of the first free black town in America

Telling the story of the first free black town in America

Anger over China's 'bear milking' farms

If the UK was like Greece how bad would it be?

Marking 80 years of the BBC's World Service

The crackly radio that's still a lifeline to millions, 80 years on

If the UK was like Greece how bad would it be?

North Korea has agreed to suspend uranium enrichment, as well as nuclear and long-range missile tests, in return for food aid from the US, officials say.

The fate of the besieged Baba Amr quarter, in the Syrian city of Homs, remains unclear after government troops launch a ground offensive on rebels.

The fate of the besieged Baba Amr quarter, in the Syrian city of Homs, remains unclear after government troops launch a ground offensive on rebels.

The US welcomes a pledge from North Korea to suspend uranium enrichment, as well as nuclear and long-range missile tests, in return for food aid.