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Two British journalists detained in Libya nearly two weeks ago are suspected of spying, the militia that is holding them says.

A man who was shot dead by police in a Cheshire village is named, as three men are charged with conspiracy to commit robbery.

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A man who was shot dead by police in a Cheshire village is named, as three men are charged with conspiracy to commit robbery.

Two British journalists detained in Libya nearly two weeks ago are suspected of spying, the militia that is holding them says.

A man shot dead by police during an operation in Cheshire is named as Anthony Grainger, from Bolton.

A man who was shot dead by police after his car was stopped during "a planned operation" in Cheshire is named.

A man shot dead by police during an operation in Cheshire has been named as Anthony Grainger, from Bolton.

A man shot dead by police during an operation in Cheshire is named as Anthony Grainger, from Bolton.

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A lawyer, who two men are accused of trying to murder, as well as Celtic manager Neil Lennon, dies in Pakistan.

A man shot dead by police during an operation in Cheshire has been named as Anthony Grainger, from Bolton.

A lawyer, who two men are accused of trying to murder, as well as Celtic manager Neil Lennon, dies in Pakistan.

Two British journalists detained in Libya nearly two weeks ago are suspected of spying, the militia that is holding them says.

• Impasse over TV men held in Libya
• Concern for journalist in Libya Listen
• Efforts to free TV crew in Libya
• British journalists held in Libya

Two British journalists detained in Libya nearly two weeks ago are suspected of spying, the militia that is holding them says.

A lawyer, who two men are accused of trying to murder, as well as Celtic manager Neil Lennon, dies in Pakistan.

At least 200 people are reported killed and hundreds more injured after accidental explosions at a munitions dump in Congo's capital Brazzaville.

Two British journalists detained in Libya nearly two weeks ago are suspected of spying, the militia that is holding them says.

One man is shot dead and two others are arrested after a car is stopped in Cheshire by armed officers from Greater Manchester Police.

At least 200 people are reported killed and hundreds more injured after accidental explosions at a munitions dump in Congo's capital Brazzaville.

Robbie Savage says he feels for Andre Villas-Boas after Chelsea sacked him and blames the players for their current problems.

Chelsea part company with manager Andre Villas-Boas and put Roberto di Matteo in charge until the end of the season.

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Poland's deadly head-on train collision

Obama offers support for Israel and strong words on Iran

Tie or tie-less - decoding the language of neckwear

Poland's deadly head-on train collision

Is the Republican Party ready to lead America again?

Tie or tie-less - decoding the language of neckwear

Is the Republican Party ready to lead America again?

How criminal gangs make millions from bogus hire car businesses

Criminals making millions from bogus hire car businesses

Tie or tie-less - decoding the language of neckwear

Poland's deadly head-on train collision

What it's like to play with international musicians

Tie or tie-less - decoding the language of neckwear

Readers' photos on the theme of the coffee break

What it's like to play with international musicians

Tie or tie-less - decoding the language of neckwear

Phil McNulty on why Chelsea task was beyond Andre Villas-Boas

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'Scores killed' in Congo blasts

At least 200 people are reported killed and hundreds more injured after accidental explosions at a munitions dump in Congo's capital Brazzaville.

At least 200 people are reported killed and hundreds more injured after accidental explosions at a munitions dump in Congo's capital Brazzaville.

One man is shot dead and two others are arrested after a car is stopped in Cheshire by armed officers from Greater Manchester Police.

Vladimir Putin is to return to the Russian presidency for a third term, exit polls suggest, after an election overshadowed by reports of violations.

Vladimir Putin declares victory in Russia's presidential elections, returning for a third term after four years as prime minister.

At least 200 people are reported killed and hundreds more injured after accidental explosions at a munitions dump in Congo's capital Brazzaville.

One man is shot dead and two others are arrested after a car is stopped in Cheshire by armed officers from Greater Manchester Police.

At least 200 people are reported killed and hundreds more injured after accidental explosions at a munitions dump in Congo's capital Brazzaville.

One man is shot dead and two others are arrested after a car is stopped in Cheshire by armed officers from Greater Manchester Police.

At least 200 people are reported killed and hundreds more injured after accidental explosions at a munitions dump in Congo's capital Brazzaville spread panic.

Vladimir Putin is to return to the Russian presidency for a third term, exit polls suggest, after an election overshadowed by reports of violations.

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Is the Republican Party ready to lead America again?

How criminal gangs make millions from bogus hire car businesses

How the internet has spoiled adventure travel

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How criminal gangs make millions from bogus hire car businesses

Vladimir Putin seeks a third term as Russia votes in presidential elections, but his opponents allege numerous election violations.

One man is shot dead and two others are arrested after a car is stopped in Cheshire by armed officers from Greater Manchester Police.

Fulham host Wolves after Newcastle draw with Sunderland on the day Chelsea sack Andre Villas-Boas.

Robbie Savage says he feels for Andre Villas-Boas after Chelsea sacked him and blames the players for their current problems.

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Vladimir Putin seeks a third term as Russia votes in presidential elections, but his opponents allege numerous election violations.

A lawyer who two men are accused of trying to murder, along with Celtic manager Neil Lennon in an explosives plot, dies in Pakistan.

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A lawyer who two men are accused of trying to murder, along with Celtic manager Neil Lennon in an explosives plot, dies in Pakistan.

Vladimir Putin seeks a third term as Russia votes in presidential elections, but his opponents allege numerous election violations.

The leading Scottish lawyer and QC Paul McBride dies in his sleep in a hotel room while on a visit to Pakistan.

A lawyer who two men are accused of trying to murder, along with Celtic manager Neil Lennon in an explosives plot, dies in Pakistan.

One man was shot dead and two others were arrested after a car was stopped in Cheshire by armed officers from Greater Manchester Police.

One man is shot dead and two others are arrested after a car is stopped in Cheshire by armed officers from Greater Manchester Police.

One man was shot dead and two others were arrested after a car was stopped in Cheshire by armed officers from Greater Manchester Police.

The leading Scottish lawyer and QC Paul McBride dies in his sleep in a hotel room while on a visit to Pakistan.

The government's plans for gay marriage are criticised as "grotesque" by the most senior Roman Catholic cleric in Britain.

One man was shot dead and two others were arrested after a car was stopped in Cheshire by armed officers from Greater Manchester Police.

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Vladimir Putin seeks a third term as Russia votes in presidential elections, but his opponents allege numerous election violations.

At least 150 people are reported killed and hundreds more injured after explosions at a munitions dump in Congo's capital Brazzaville.

Police forces say they have received a number of calls reporting what is believed to have been a meteor streaking through the night sky.

Vladimir Putin seeks a third term as Russia votes in presidential elections, but his opponents allege numerous election violations.

Fulham host Wolves after Newcastle draw with Sunderland while there's live video of Cardiff against West Ham in the Championship.

Fulham host Wolves after Newcastle draw with Sunderland on the day Chelsea sack Andre Villas-Boas.

Former England captain Terry Butcher calls the Football Association's search for a successor to Fabio Capello "a farce".

Fulham host Wolves after Newcastle draw with Sunderland while there's live video of Cardiff against West Ham in the Championship.

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Vladimir Putin seeks a third term as Russia's president in a vote which has pitted supporters of his economic model against those calling for change.

Vladimir Putin seeks a third term as Russia votes in presidential elections, but his opponents allege numerous election violations.

Chelsea part company with manager Andre Villas-Boas. BBC Sport

Chelsea part company with manager Andre Villas-Boas and put Roberto di Matteo in charge until the end of the season. BBC Sport

Chelsea sack manager Villas-Boas

Chelsea part company with manager Andre Villas-Boas. BBC Sport

Chelsea part company with manager Andre Villas-Boas.

Former England captain Terry Butcher calls the Football Association's search for a successor to Fabio Capello "a farce".

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Kidney demands Irish Paris belief

Newcastle host rivals Sunderland in the early kick-off, before Fulham play Wolves and Spurs face Manchester United, while there's live video of Cardiff against West Ham in the Championship.

Chelsea part company with manager Andre Villas-Boas.

Kidney demands Irish Paris belief

F1 testing - live from Barcelona Live

The government's plans for gay marriage are criticised as "grotesque" by the most senior Roman Catholic cleric in Britain.

Vladimir Putin seeks a third term as Russia's president in a vote which has pitted supporters of his economic model against those calling for change.

Meteor witnessed across Britain

Police forces say they have received a number of calls reporting what is believed to have been a meteor streaking through the night sky.

Vladimir Putin seeks a third term as Russia's president in a vote which has pitted supporters of his economic model against those calling for change.

Police forces say they have received a number of calls reporting what is believed to have been a meteor streaking through the night sky.

Attacks on the graves of British servicemen in the Libyan city of Benghazi are described as "appalling" by Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne.

One man was shot dead and two others were arrested after a car was stopped in Cheshire by armed officers from Greater Manchester Police.

A leaked report obtained by Labour suggests the charity sector is facing funding cuts of between £1bn and £5.5bn in the current financial year.

The government's plans for gay marriage are criticised as "grotesque" by the most senior Roman Catholic cleric in Britain.

Libyan authorities issue an apology after video footage emerges showing the graves of British servicemen being attacked in Benghazi.

Attacks on the graves of British servicemen in the Libyan city of Benghazi are described as "appalling" by Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne.

Two trains collide on the Warsaw-Krakow mainline in southern Poland, leaving 15 people dead and about 50 injured, local officials say.

A leaked report obtained by Labour suggests the charity sector is facing funding cuts of between £1bn and £5.5bn in the current financial year.

Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas says fifth in the Premier League is not good enough and "piles pressure" on him as manager.

Newcastle host rivals Sunderland in the early kick-off, before Fulham play Wolves and Spurs face Manchester United, while Cardiff take on West Ham in the Championship.

Two trains collide on the Warsaw-Krakow mainline in southern Poland, leaving 15 people dead and about 50 injured, local officials say.

Libyan authorities issue an apology after video footage emerges showing the graves of British servicemen being attacked in Benghazi.

A leaked report obtained by Labour suggests the charity sector is facing funding cuts of between £1bn and £5.5bn in the current financial year.

Two trains collide on the Warsaw-Krakow mainline in southern Poland, leaving 15 people dead and about 50 injured, local officials say.

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Polls open across Russia in a presidential election that sees Vladimir Putin seeking to return to the post after four years as PM.

Vladimir Putin seeks a third term as Russia's president in a vote which has pitted supporters of his economic model against those calling for a new face.

Russian presidential vote begins

Polls open across Russia in a presidential election that sees Vladimir Putin seeking to return to the post after four years as PM.

A leaked report obtained by Labour suggests the charity sector is facing funding cuts of between £1bn and £5.5bn in the current financial year.

Two trains collide on the Warsaw-Krakow mainline in southern Poland, leaving 15 people dead and about 50 injured, local officials say.

The "yes" campaign for Scottish independence will begin soon after the May local elections, First Minister Alex Salmond says.

A leaked report obtained by Labour suggests the charity sector is facing funding cuts of between £1bn and £5.5bn in the current financial year.

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New procedure aids joint replacement recovery

It was the way Carson told them, says the BBC's Mark Simpson

Gareth McAuley's goal earns West Brom a third straight Premier League win to pile more pressure on Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas.

Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas says fifth in the Premier League is not good enough and "piles pressure" on him as manager.

Two trains collide on the Warsaw-Krakow mainline in southern Poland, with 14 dead and about 50 injured, local officials say.

Two trains collide on the Warsaw-Krakow mainline in southern Poland, with 15 dead and about 50 injured, local officials say.

The difficult birth of new UK aircraft carriers

New procedure aids joint replacement recovery

New procedure aids joint replacement recovery

Papers discuss minimum pricing for alcohol plan

The US government says it will continue its case against BP over the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, despite a deal reached by BP with other claimants.

The "yes" campaign for Scottish independence will begin soon after the May local elections, First Minister Alex Salmond says.

Labour say plans which could see companies carry out roles normally done by police in England and Wales risk "crossing a line" in to core policing.

The government's plans for gay marriage are criticised as "grotesque" by the most senior Roman Catholic cleric in Britain.

The US government says it will continue its case against BP over the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, despite a deal reached by BP with other claimants.

A leaked report obtained by Labour suggests the charity sector is facing funding cuts of between £1bn and £5.5bn in the current financial year.

A leaked report obtained by Labour suggests the charity sector is facing funding cuts of between £1bn and £5.5bn in the current financial year.

The US government says it will continue its case against BP over the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, despite a deal reached by BP with other claimants.

Prime Minister David Cameron tells his party's spring conference the need for change in the NHS in England is "unavoidable and urgent".

A leaked report obtained by Labour suggests the charity sector is facing funding cuts of between £1bn and £5.5bn in the current financial year.

US authorities search for survivors and clear damage after a string of tornadoes killed at least 37 people in four Midwestern states.

The US government says it will continue its case against BP over the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, despite a deal reached by BP with other claimants.

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New procedure aids joint replacement recovery

Police forces in England and Scotland say have they received a number of calls reporting what is believed to have been a meteorite.

Police forces in England and Scotland say have they received a number of calls reporting what is believed to have been a meteor.

Two trains collide on the Warsaw-Krakow mainline in southern Poland, with six dead and about 50 injured, local officials say.

Two trains collide on the Warsaw-Krakow mainline in southern Poland, with 14 dead and about 50 injured, local officials say.

The UK's biggest mortgage lender, the Halifax, is expected to raise its standard variable mortgage rate from 1 May, to 3.99% from 3.5%.

Two trains collide on the Warsaw-Krakow mainline in southern Poland, with six dead and about 50 injured, local officials say.

US authorities search for survivors and clear damage after a string of tornadoes killed at least 37 people in four Midwestern states.

Police forces in England and Scotland say have they received a number of calls reporting what is believed to have been a meteorite.

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Prime Minister David Cameron tells his party's spring conference the need for change in the NHS in England is "unavoidable and urgent".

US authorities search for survivors and clear damage after a string of tornadoes killed at least 37 people in four Midwestern states.

The Red Cross is denied entry to the devastated Baba Amr area of the Syrian city of Homs for a second day, as new shelling is reported elsewhere.

Prime Minister David Cameron tells his party's spring conference the need for change in the NHS in England is "unavoidable and urgent".