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Thomas Vermaelen hits an injury-time winner as Arsenal close to within a point of third-placed Tottenham.

Thomas Vermaelen hits an injury-time winner at the Emirates as Arsenal close to within a point of third-placed Tottenham.

Live text commentary as Arsenal snatch a dramatic victory over Newcastle in Monday's Premier League match to move to within a point of rivals Tottenham.

Thomas Vermaelen hits an injury-time winner as Arsenal close to within a point of third-placed Tottenham.

A 24-year-old serving soldier is arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman in Greater Manchester, police say.

The funeral of award-winning war reporter Marie Colvin, killed by shelling in the Syrian city of Homs, takes place in Long Island, New York.

Live text commentary as Arsenal host Newcastle in Monday's Premier League match looking to move to within a point of rivals Tottenham.

Live text commentary as Arsenal snatch a dramatic victory over Newcastle in Monday's Premier League match to move to within a point of rivals Tottenham.

An American soldier accused of killing 16 Afghans acted alone, US officials say, insisting that it was an isolated incident.

Barack Obama vows that US forces will not "rush for the exits" in Afghanistan, after a soldier is detained accused of murdering 16 civilians.

• How Afghans will view killings
• Trauma of massacre villagers
• How massacre happened
• Clinton's 'regret' over rogue soldier Watch

The Conservative MP for Poole, Robert Syms, is leading a debate on traveller sites in Bournemouth and Poole, Dorset.

Falkirk MP Eric Joyce has resigned from the Labour party after he was fined for assaulting politicians in a House of Commons bar.

MPs are debating a motion to approve the revised Code of Conduct set out in the 19th Report from the Committee on Standards and Privileges.

The Conservative MP for Poole, Robert Syms, is leading a debate on traveller sites in Bournemouth and Poole, Dorset.

MPs are debating a motion to split the Standards and Privileges Committee debate into two committees.

MPs are debating a motion to approve the revised Code of Conduct set out in the 19th Report from the Committee on Standards and Privileges.

Kauto Star is fit to line up in Friday's Cheltenham Gold Cup, according to his trainer Paul Nicholls.

Live text commentary as Arsenal host Newcastle in Monday's Premier League match looking to move to within a point of rivals Tottenham.

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McLaren expect F1 title challenge

MPs are debating a motion to approve a new process for electing members of the Backbench Business Committee.

MPs are debating a motion to split the Standards and Privileges Committee debate into two committees.

A 17-year-old boy admits the manslaughter of a 68-year-old man who was punched to the ground as he tried to put out a fire during the London riots.

People in England are to be offered help to climb onto or up the housing ladder as the government's new mortgage guarantee scheme launches.

US massacre soldier 'acted alone'

An American soldier accused of killing 16 Afghans acted alone, US officials say, insisting that it was an isolated incident.

• Trauma of massacre villagers
• How massacre happened
• Eyewitnesses describe attacks Watch
• Mardell: Hammer blow

Go-ahead for 'right-to-die' hearing

A paralysed man who wants a doctor to be able to lawfully end his life can proceed with his "right-to-die" case, a High Court judge rules.

• Right-to-die case given go ahead Watch
• Fighting to redefine 'mercy killings' HARDtalk
• Paralysed man wants right to die Watch
• Paralysed man seeks right to die

Parts of UK to have hosepipe ban

Seven water companies across southern and eastern England are to impose hosepipe bans from 5 April amid drought conditions, it is announced.

• Could water be piped north to south?
• Why there has been so little rain Watch Weather
• Q&A: How to deal with a drought
• Drought affects more of England

• Boy admits London riots killing

  A 17-year-old boy admits the manslaughter of a 68-year-old man who was punched to the ground as he tried to put out a fire during the London riots.

• Mortgage scheme boost for buyers

  People in England are to be offered help to climb onto or up the housing ladder as the government's new mortgage guarantee scheme launches.

• US urges 'united voice' on Syria

• No Met leak culture - top officer

• School nursing shake-up planned

• Serial attacker 'raped stranger'

• Suppliers refusing to serve Game

• Top earner tax breaks 'must end'

• Troop deaths Facebook post charge

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• Kauto Star fit to go in Gold Cup

  Kauto Star is fit to line up in Friday's Cheltenham Gold Cup, according to his trainer Paul Nicholls.

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US massacre soldier 'acted alone'

An American soldier accused of killing 16 Afghans acted alone, US officials say, insisting that it was an isolated incident.

• Trauma of massacre villagers
• How massacre happened
• Eyewitnesses describe attacks Watch
• Mardell: Hammer blow

Go-ahead for 'right-to-die' hearing

A paralysed man who wants a doctor to be able to lawfully end his life can proceed with his "right-to-die" case, a High Court judge rules.

• Right-to-die case given go ahead Watch
• Fighting to redefine 'mercy killings' HARDtalk
• Paralysed man wants right to die Watch
• Paralysed man seeks right to die

Parts of UK to have hosepipe ban

Seven water companies across southern and eastern England are to impose hosepipe bans from 5 April amid drought conditions, it is announced.

• Could water be piped north to south?
• Why there has been so little rain Watch Weather
• Q&A: How to deal with a drought
• Drought affects more of England

• Boy admits London riots killing

  A 17-year-old boy admits the manslaughter of a 68-year-old man who was punched to the ground as he tried to put out a fire during the London riots.

• Mortgage scheme boost for buyers

  People in England are to be offered help to climb onto or up the housing ladder as the government's new mortgage guarantee scheme launches.

• US urges 'united voice' on Syria

• No Met leak culture - top officer

• School nursing shake-up planned

• Serial attacker 'raped stranger'

• Suppliers refusing to serve Game

• Top earner tax breaks 'must end'

• Troop deaths Facebook post charge

Also in the News

• Experts find 'possible' Da Vinci

• Harry 'choked up' by Jubilee tour

Business

Politics

• PM - Afghan killings 'dreadful'
• Joyce apologises to MPs for brawl

Health

Education

• Public urged to visit the elderly
• Uni boss warns over places loss

Technology

• GCHQ praises Cyber Security champ
• Porn site breached in hack attack

Sci/Environment

• Gravity data traces Moho boundary
• Ozone pioneer Rowland dies at 84

Entertainment

Magazine

Would you want to be a Freemason?

Sport

• Kauto Star fit for Gold Cup race

  Kauto Star is fit to line up in this week's Gold Cup at Cheltenham, according to his trainer Paul Nicholls.

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• Give Lancaster the job - Healey

• Derby will decide title - Mancini

• Sportsday - breaking sports news Live

• Wiggins can win Tour - Boardman

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England

Scotland

Northern Ireland

• Firefighters in 'gas leak' rescue
• Orders search for abuse records

Wales

• Libya detainee 'unrecognisable'
• Rapist 'high risk' to over 80s

World News

Africa

Asia

Europe

Latin America

Middle East

US & Canada

In Pictures

• Day in pictures

Democracy Live

• Live: Backbench Business Committee debate Live

  MPs are debating a motion to approve a new process for electing members of the Backbench Business Committee.

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Find a representative

BBC World Service

News and analysis in 27 languages

• Arabic عربي
• Chinese 中文

Languages continued (2 of 4)

• Persian فارسی
• Portuguese Brasil

Languages continued (3 of 4)

• Russian Русский
• Spanish Mundo

Languages continued (4 of 4)

• Urdu اردو
• Vietnamese Tiếng Việt

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• Sharks' fish frenzy closes beach Watch00:36

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Features & Analysis

Death row TV

China's ratings hit: murderers' last interviews before execution

Forgotten food

Why bizarre British dishes are making a comeback

Truth at last

The governor, the stabbing and the secret evidence

On song

New BBC talent show aims to give a voice to unsigned talent

Biggest killer

Call for more awareness of suicide in young men

David Winnick MP is asking the Defence Secretary what discussions he has had with his US counter-part, following the shooting of 16 Afghan civilians by a US soldier on 11 March 2012.

MPs are debating a motion to approve a new process for electing members of the Backbench Business Committee.

Peers are debating the Protection of Freedoms Bill at third reading.

David Winnick MP is asking the Defence Secretary what discussions he has had with his US counter-part, following the shooting of 16 Afghan civilians by a US soldier on 11 March 2012.

A paralysed man who wants a doctor to be able to lawfully end his life can proceed with his "right-to-die" case, a High Court judge rules.

An American soldier accused of killing 16 Afghans acted alone, US officials say, insisting that it was an isolated incident.

Water companies across southern and eastern England are to impose hosepipe bans amid drought conditions, it is announced.

A paralysed man who wants a doctor to be able to lawfully end his life can proceed with his "right-to-die" case, a High Court judge rules.

Afghans have run out of patience with foreign troops, the country's MPs warn, after a US soldier kills 16 civilians, sparking reprisal fears.

Seven water companies across southern and eastern England are to impose hosepipe bans from 5 April amid drought conditions, it is announced.

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles is answering questions from MPs.

Peers are debating the Protection of Freedoms Bill at third reading.

Why bizarre British dishes are making a comeback

What happens to uncollected ashes after cremation?

New BBC talent show aims to give a voice to unsigned talent

Why bizarre British dishes are making a comeback

Call for more awareness of suicide in young men

The governor, the stabbing and the secret evidence

Expert guidance on claiming compensation for insurance mis-sales

New BBC talent show aims to give a voice to unsigned talent

The issues at the heart of British Bill of Rights row

Call for more awareness of suicide in young men

People in England are to be offered help to climb onto or up the housing ladder as the government's new mortgage guarantee scheme launches.

A 17-year-old boy admits the manslaughter of a 68-year-old man during the London riots.

A Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner, Cressida Dick, tells the Leveson Inquiry there is no "culture" of media leaks from the police.

People in England are to be offered help to climb onto or up the housing ladder as the government's new mortgage guarantee scheme launches.

Sales of Top Totty beer "took off" after the ale was banned from the Palace of Westminster following a complaint from a Labour MP, Sir George Young has said.

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles is answering questions from MPs.

Tony Nicklinson, who is paralysed and wants a doctor to lawfully end his life, should be allowed to proceed with his "right-to-die" case, a judge rules.

A paralysed man who wants a doctor to be able to lawfully end his life can proceed with his "right-to-die" case, a High Court judge rules.

Two females found dead in a flat in West Yorkshire were both teenagers and had been stabbed, police say, as they continue to question a man.

A Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner, Cressida Dick, tells the Leveson Inquiry there is no "culture" of media leaks from the police.

Kauto Star is fit enough to line up in this week's Gold Cup at Cheltenham, according to his trainer Paul Nicholls.

Kauto Star is fit to line up in this week's Gold Cup at Cheltenham, according to his trainer Paul Nicholls.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini says the Premier League title will be decided when they play Manchester United on 30 April.

Kauto Star is fit enough to line up in this week's Gold Cup at Cheltenham, according to his trainer Paul Nicholls.

Parts of UK to have hosepipe ban

Water companies across southern and eastern England are to impose hosepipe bans amid drought conditions, it is announced.

Parts of UK to have hosepipe ban

Water companies across southern and eastern England are to impose hosepipe bans amid drought conditions, it is announced.

Prince Harry describes his Diamond Jubilee tour of Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas as "an emotional trip" that has left him exhausted, but "choked up".

Water companies across southern and eastern England are to impose hosepipe bans amid drought conditions, it is announced.

• Queen hails 'cultural tapestry'
• Prince reflects on Jubilee tour Watch
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• Diamond Jubilee events calendar

US forces in Afghanistan are being warned of possible reprisal attacks following the killings of 16 civilians by an American soldier.

Afghans have run out of patience with foreign troops, the country's MPs warn, after a US soldier kills 16 civilians, sparking reprisal fears.

Tony Nicklinson, who is paralysed and wants to lawfully end his life, should be allowed to proceed with his "right-to-die" case, a judge rules.

Tony Nicklinson, who is paralysed and wants a doctor to lawfully end his life, should be allowed to proceed with his "right-to-die" case, a judge rules.

Tony Nicklinson, who is paralysed and wants to lawfully end his life, should be allowed to proceed with his "right- to-die case", a judge rules.

Tony Nicklinson, who is paralysed and wants to lawfully end his life, should be allowed to proceed with his "right-to-die" case, a judge rules.

People in England are to be offered help to climb onto or up the housing ladder as the government's new mortgage guarantee scheme launches.

Two females found dead in a flat in West Yorkshire were both teenagers and had been stabbed, police say, as they continue to question a man.

US forces in Afghanistan are being warned of possible reprisal attacks following the killings of 16 civilians by an American soldier.

Tony Nicklinson, who is paralysed and wants to lawfully end his life, should be allowed to proceed with his "right- to-die case", a judge rules.

A man whose body is so paralysed that he wants a doctor to be allowed to kill him will find out later if his case has been thrown out.

US forces in Afghanistan are being warned of possible reprisal attacks following the killings of 16 civilians by an American soldier.

People in England are to be offered help to climb onto or up the housing ladder as the government's new mortgage guarantee scheme launches.

Two females found dead in a flat in West Yorkshire were both teenagers and had been stabbed, police say, as they continue to question a man.

Expert guidance on claiming compensation for insurance mis-sales

Call for more awareness of suicide in young men

The issues at the heart of British Bill of Rights row

Expert guidance on claiming compensation for insurance mis-sales

Papers expect a backlash after Afghan massacre

The issues at the heart of British Bill of Rights row

People in England are to be offered help to climb onto or up the housing ladder as the government's new mortgage guarantee scheme launches.

Two females found dead in a flat in West Yorkshire were both teenagers and had been stabbed, police say, as they continue to question a man.

England score three tries as they become the first side to win a Six Nations match in Paris since 2008.

Man City boss Roberto Mancini says the Premier League title will be decided when his side host new leaders United on 30 April.

Man Utd 2-0 West Brom

Sportsday - breaking sports news Live

People in England are to be offered help to climb onto or up the housing ladder as the government's new mortgage guarantee scheme launches.

A man whose body is so paralysed that he wants a doctor to be allowed to kill him will find out later if his case has been thrown out.

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  England score three tries as they become the first side to win a Six Nations match in Paris since 2008.

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• France 22-24 England

  England score three tries as they become the first side to win a Six Nations match in Paris since 2008.

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• Lancaster's perfect pitch

• GB women win gold in 4x400m relay

• Man Utd 2-0 West Brom

• Swansea 1-0 Man City

US President Barack Obama phones his Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai to express condolences over the massacre of 16 villagers, allegedly by a US soldier.

US forces in Afghanistan are being warned of possible reprisal attacks following the killings of 16 civilians by an American soldier.

A man whose body is so paralysed that he wants a doctor to be allowed to kill him will find out later if his case has been thrown out.

People in England are to be offered help to climb onto or up the housing ladder as the government's new mortgage guarantee scheme launches.

Paralysed man awaits death ruling

Nick Clegg says he remains committed to seeing through changes to the NHS despite being defeated by Lib Dem party members over the issue.

A man whose body is so paralysed that he wants a doctor to be allowed to kill him will find out later if his case has been thrown out.

Hundreds gather to mourn six soldiers killed in Afghanistan

Can we use machines to build a superhuman?

How tsunami-hit north-east Japan looks one year on

Why bizarre British dishes are making a comeback

Annual canine competition Crufts crowns its champions

New BBC talent show aims to give a voice to unsigned talent

The issues at the heart of British Bill of Rights row

Annual canine competition Crufts crowns its champions

Church leaders ready to fight for traditional marriage

Expert guidance on claiming compensation for insurance mis-sales

The Young Poet Laureate hoping to inspire others

The issues at the heart of British Bill of Rights row

Death row TV

China's ratings hit: murderers' last interviews before execution

England score three tries as they become the first side to win a Six Nations match in Paris since 2008. BBC Sport

Prince Harry describes his Diamond Jubilee tour of Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas as "an emotional trip" that has left him exhausted, but "choked up".

Human rights lawyers are to launch an action against the foreign secretary over the alleged use of intelligence in aiding US drone attacks in Pakistan.

Prince Harry describes his Diamond Jubilee tour of Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas as "an emotional trip" that has left him exhausted, but "choked up".

England's caretaker coach dazzles in Paris job interview

England score three tries as they become the first side to win a Six Nations match in Paris since 2008.

Church leaders ready to fight for traditional marriage

Annual canine competition Crufts crowns its champions

Churchill and the birth of the special relationship

Church leaders ready to fight for traditional marriage

The medic caring for South Sudan's refugees

Churchill and the birth of the special relationship