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23:35 Chelsea 5-2 Leicester Torres relieved at ending drought
23:10 Dominant Button wins in Australia Button revels in dream 2012 start
Polls close in Guinea-Bissau vote Count held in Guinea-Bissau poll
23:05

Live video - Match Of The Day 2 Live

Celtic 0-1 Kilmarnock

In pictures: Football unites for Muamba Donald regains number one ranking
23:00 Colombian soldiers die in attack
Cuban protesters held in Havana
22:35 Thousands mourn Egypt Coptic Pope
Polls close in Guinea-Bissau vote
22:30 Thousands mourn Egypt Coptic Pope Second vigil held for Coptic pope
Polls close in Guinea-Bissau vote
Thousands mourn Egypt Coptic Pope
22:20

Celtic 0-1 Kilmarnock

Live video - Match Of The Day 2 Live

22:15

Two British journalists detained in Libya after being accused of entering the country illegally are released.

Two British journalists detained in Libya after admitting entering the country illegally have been released, the Foreign Office confirms.

22:10 UK Foreign Office confirms release of two British journalists accused of entering country illegally UK Foreign Office confirms release of two British journalists accused of entering country illegally
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Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba still critically ill and will be in intensive care until at least Monday morning, says London Chest Hospital UK Foreign Office confirms release of two British journalists accused of entering country illegally
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Libyan Interior Ministry confirms release of two British journalists accused of entering country illegally Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba still critically ill and will be in intensive care until at least Monday morning, says London Chest Hospital
  • LATEST Financial Services Authority probes claims Barclays mis-sold financial contracts, called swaps, to business clients
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    21:55 Tonga's King Tupou V 'dies in HK' Tonga's King Tupou V dies in HK
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    Two British journalists detained in Libya after being accused of entering the country illegally are being released.

    Two British journalists detained in Libya after being accused of entering the country illegally are released.

    20:50 BREAKING NEWS FOOTBALL
    Libyan Interior Ministry confirms release of two British journalists accused of entering country illegally Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba still critically ill and will be in intensive care until at least Monday morning, says London Chest Hospital
    Researchers believe they have identified why a mutation in a particular gene can lead to obesity Libyan Interior Ministry confirms release of two British journalists accused of entering country illegally
    Father of Kilmarnock FC player collapses of suspected heart attack while watching his son win Scottish League Cup final Researchers believe they have identified why a mutation in a particular gene can lead to obesity
    Financial Services Authority probes claims Barclays mis-sold financial contracts, called swaps, to business clients Father of Kilmarnock FC player collapses of suspected heart attack while watching his son win Scottish League Cup final
    FOOTBALL LATEST
    Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle says he hopes there will be "a happy outcome" for player Fabrice Muamba Financial Services Authority probes claims Barclays mis-sold financial contracts, called swaps, to business clients
    20:30 Libyan Interior Ministry confirms release of two detained British journalists Gareth Montgomery-Johnson and Nick Davies-Jones Libyan Interior Ministry confirms release of two British journalists accused of entering country illegally
    Concern over late night pub levy Thousands celebrating Grand Slam
    20:25 Sorting Christmas postRoyal Mail pension move imminent Gareth Montgomery-Johnson and Nicholas DaviesUK journalists are freed by Libya

    Royal Mail pension fund assets and liabilities are set to be transferred to the government next month, the BBC understands.

    Two British journalists detained in Libya after being accused of entering the country illegally are being released.

  • Cable unveils Mail privatisation
  • Sister on Libya reporter hand-over Watch
  • Royal Mail pension plan in doubt Libyan group transfer journalists
    Herbie HideMan killed at Herbie Hide's home Sorting Christmas postRoyal Mail pension move imminent

    A murder inquiry starts after a man is stabbed during a private party at the Norwich home of former world heavyweight boxing champion Herbie Hide.

    Royal Mail pension fund assets and liabilities are set to be transferred to the government next month, the BBC understands.

  • Murder probe after Hide party Watch
  • Cable unveils Mail privatisation
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  • Royal Mail pension plan in doubt
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  • 20:10 LATEST BREAKING NEWS
    Government wants to take on Royal Mail's assets and liabilities next month, subject to European Commission's approval, BBC understands Libyan Interior Ministry confirms release of two detained British journalists Gareth Montgomery-Johnson and Nick Davies-Jones
    20:00 Hotel partially collapses in fire Hit-and-run victim 'was in road'
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    19:40 Historic Grand Slam triumph raises Welsh prospects In pictures: Football unites for Muamba
    19:25 Added
    19:15 Let's Dance for Sport Relief presenters Steve Jones and Alex JonesLet's Dance for Sport Relief winner announced Military WivesDreams come true as Military Wives top chart
    Oprah Winfrey axes The Rosie Show Rivron wins BBC Let's Dance show
    19:05 China 'concern' at N Korea rocket
    Tonga's King Tupou V 'dies in HK'
    19:00 Government wants to take on Royal Mail's assets and liabilities next month, subject to European Commission's approval, BBC understands Government wants to take on Royal Mail's assets and liabilities next month, subject to European Commission's approval, BBC understands
    Olympic StadiumSunday trading law 'shelved' for Olympics Sorting Christmas postRoyal Mail pension move imminent

    The government is expected to propose suspending Sunday trading laws on eight occasions from 22 July during the Olympics and Paralympics.

    Royal Mail pension fund assets and liabilities are set to be transferred to the government next month, the BBC understands.

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    'Deadly car bomb' in Syrian city Sunday trading plan for Olympics
    German pastor elected president 'Deadly car bomb' in Syrian city
    Speeding point dodge jail warning German pastor elected president
    18:55 Bolton manager Gary Coyle and chairman Phil GartsideSupport for Muamba 'incredible' Watch01:22 Bolton manager Gary Coyle and chairman Phil GartsideManager: Support for Muamba 'incredible' Watch01:22
    18:50 Forth bridge works finished early Man was murdered in his own home
    Bolton shirt with 'get well soon Muamba' written on itBolton fans lay Muamba tributes Watch00:50 Bolton manager Gary Coyle and chairman Phil GartsideSupport for Muamba 'incredible' Watch01:22
    Tornado observed by BBC film crewBBC film crew chase Colorado tornado Watch02:37 Bolton shirt with 'get well soon Muamba' written on itBolton fans lay Muamba tributes Watch00:50
    Fans looking worriedShock as Bolton's Muamba collapses Watch01:21 Tornado observed by BBC film crewBBC film crew chase Colorado tornado Watch02:37
    Photojournalist Paul ConroyPhotographer Conroy at Syria protest rally Watch01:52 Sir Richard BransonFive Minutes With: Sir Richard Branson Watch07:34
    Sir Richard BransonFive Minutes With: Sir Richard Branson Watch07:34 Damaged building after car bomb in AleppoSyria government accused of attacks Watch01:33
    Abdullah al-SenussiGaddafi intelligence chief 'held' Watch01:31 Pizzas at buffet standTighter ban urged on junk food ads Watch01:26
    18:45 Polls open in Guinea-Bissau vote Polls close in Guinea-Bissau vote
    18:40 BREAKING NEWS LATEST
    18:25 Fernando Torres (left) was on the mark for ChelseaSunday football Live Danny WelbeckWolves 0-5 Man Utd

    Live text commentary as Liverpool and Chelsea reach the last four of the FA Cup while Manchester United and Newcastle win in the Premier League.

    Manchester United extend their lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League to four points after demolishing Wolves.

    Celtic 0-1 Kilmarnock Chelsea 5-2 Leicester
    Wolves 0-5 Man Utd Celtic 0-1 Kilmarnock
    Revellers in CardiffConcern over late night pub levy Police at the crash scene on the A55Man arrested over fatal A55 crash
    One killed, three hurt in crash Concern over late night pub levy
    Gaddafi's intelligence chief held
    Polls open in Guinea-Bissau vote
    18:20 LATEST BREAKING NEWS

    Live text commentary as the draw for the semi-finals of the FA Cup takes place after Liverpool and Chelsea reach the last four while Manchester United and Newcastle win in the league.

    Live text commentary as Liverpool and Chelsea reach the last four of the FA Cup while Manchester United and Newcastle win in the Premier League.

    18:15 Added Government wants to take on Royal Mail's assets and liabilities next month, subject to European Commission's approval, BBC understands
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  • 18:10 German pastor elected president 'Deadly car bomb' in Syrian city
    'Deadly car bomb' in Syrian city German pastor elected president
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  • Two held in Uruguay clinic deaths
    Colombian soldiers die in attack
    18:05 Financial Services Authority probes claims Barclays mis-sold financial contracts, called swaps, to business clients Researchers believe they have identified why a mutation in a particular gene can lead to obesity
    Germany elects anti-communist pastor Joachim Gauck as president Father of Kilmarnock FC player collapses of suspected heart attack while watching his son win Scottish League Cup final
    FOOTBALL LATEST
    Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle says he hopes there will be "a happy outcome" for player Fabrice Muamba Financial Services Authority probes claims Barclays mis-sold financial contracts, called swaps, to business clients
    LATEST FOOTBALL
    Police launch murder inquiry after man fatally stabbed at home of ex-world champion boxer Herbie Hide in Norwich Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle says he hopes there will be "a happy outcome" for player Fabrice Muamba
    18:00

    Live text commentary as Liverpool play Stoke in the FA Cup and Newcastle host Norwich in the Premier League after big wins for Manchester United and Chelsea.

    Live text commentary as the draw for the semi-finals of the FA Cup takes place after Liverpool and Chelsea reach the last four while Manchester United and Newcastle win in the league.

    17:50 Bolton's match at Aston Villa on Tuesday called off at club's request, the Premier League said Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle says he hopes there will be "a happy outcome" for player Fabrice Muamba
    The fire at the Ryde Castle Hotel on the Isle of Wight (copyright: JBMTB MEDIA)Hotel partially collapses in fire Scene (pic: Vicky Roe)Digger used in cash machine raid
    Hit-and-run victim 'was in road' Hotel partially collapses in fire
    17:40 Gary Cahill was on the mark for ChelseaSunday football Live Fernando Torres (left) was on the mark for ChelseaSunday football Live
    Bikers show respect for soldiers Hit-and-run victim 'was in road'
    17:30 Bangor aquatic centreOlympic legacy Olympic torchOlympic legacy
    17:25 Olympic torchOlympic legacy Bangor aquatic centreOlympic legacy
    17:15 Colombian soldiers die in attack
    Two held in Uruguay clinic deaths
    17:10

    Sunday's Scottish football Live

    Celtic 0-1 Kilmarnock

    16:45 Fernando Torres (left) was on the mark for ChelseaSunday football Live Gary Cahill was on the mark for ChelseaSunday football Live
    16:25
  • Added Barclays swap 'mis-selling' probe
  • Barclays Bank signsBarclays swap 'mis-selling' probe George OsborneUnion fury over public pay plans
    Union fury over public pay plans Brazil to file charges on Chevron
    Brazil to file charges on Chevron Student named top young scientist
    Joachim GauckCut from different cloth Olympic torchOlympic legacy

    Lutheran pastor Joachim Gauck takes on German presidency

    What the 2012 London Olympics means for Northern Ireland

    Stack of folded newspapersMore than words Joachim GauckCut from different cloth

    With press freedom, are some papers more free than others?

    Lutheran pastor Joachim Gauck takes on German presidency

    Allergy or intolerant? More than words

    The dangers of self-diagnosing food problems

    With press freedom, are some papers more free than others?

    Secret surgery Allergy or intolerant?

    Why I'm risking my life to treat Syrian protesters

    The dangers of self-diagnosing food problems

    Close Up Watch

    Secret surgery

    Dancing at dawn in streets of the Cambodian capital

    Why I'm risking my life to treat Syrian protesters

    16:20 Stack of folded newspapersMore than words Joachim GauckCut from different cloth

    With press freedom, are some papers more free than others?

    Lutheran pastor Joachim Gauck takes on German presidency

    PeanutsAllergy or intolerant? Stack of folded newspapersMore than words

    The dangers of self-diagnosing food problems

    With press freedom, are some papers more free than others?

    Secret surgery Allergy or intolerant?

    Why I'm risking my life to treat Syrian protesters

    The dangers of self-diagnosing food problems

    Close Up Watch

    Secret surgery

    Dancing at dawn in the streets of the Cambodian capital

    Why I'm risking my life to treat Syrian protesters

    Afghan countdown

    Close Up Watch

    Lyse Doucet on a massacre's impact on US-led withdrawal

    Dancing at dawn in streets of the Cambodian capital

    16:15
  • Dominant Button wins in Australia BBC Sport
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    Historic Grand Slam triumph raises Welsh prospects Dominant Button wins in Australia
    Chelsea 5-2 Leicester Historic Grand Slam triumph raises Welsh prospects
    Stack of folded newspapersMore than words Popping a pillPill poppers

    With press freedom, are some papers more free than others?

    Will our children rely on drugs to live to 100?

    Popping a pillPill poppers An abacusBlood and money

    Will our children rely on drugs to live to 100?

    Future of Asia's family businesses under threat

    A medic stands in bloodstained robes after treating people at a hospital in Deraa, south of the capital DamascusSecret surgery Stack of folded newspapersMore than words

    Why I'm risking my life to treat Syrian protesters

    With press freedom, are some papers more free than others?

    Close Up Watch

    Secret surgery

    Dancing at dawn in the streets of the Cambodian capital

    Why I'm risking my life to treat Syrian protesters

    Afghan countdown

    Close Up Watch

    Lyse Doucet on a massacre's impact on US-led withdrawal

    Dancing at dawn in the streets of the Cambodian capital

    Newspaper review Afghan countdown

    Newspapers look forward to Budget

    Lyse Doucet on a massacre's impact on US-led withdrawal

    16:10 Liverpool v Stoke Chelsea 5-2 Leicester
    16:05

    Live text commentary as Chelsea take on Leicester in the FA Cup after Manchester United thrash Wolves in the Premier League.

    Live text commentary as Liverpool play Stoke in the FA Cup and Newcastle host Norwich in the Premier League after big wins for Manchester United and Chelsea.

    16:00 Gary Cahill was on the mark for ChelseaSunday football Live Fernando Torres (left) was on the mark for ChelseaSunday football Live

    Australian Grand Prix highlights Live

    Wolves 0-5 Man Utd

    Wolves 0-5 Man Utd Liverpool v Stoke
    15:55 PSNI landroverTeenage boy on incitement charge There was an increased police presence in the area over the St Patrick's weekendPSNI 'content' with Holyland op
    Nesbitt wants a referendum held Masked and armed men rob cash van
    15:45 Football unites to support Muamba Wolves 0-5 Man Utd
    15:40 Venizelos to lead Greece's Pasok
    Dozens held in Russia TV protest
    15:25

    Live text commentary as Wolves host Man Utd in the Premier League and Chelsea take on Leicester in the quarter-final of the FA Cup.

    Live text commentary as Chelsea take on Leicester in the FA Cup after Manchester United thrash Wolves in the Premier League.

    15:15 Germany elects anti-communist pastor Joachim Gauck as president Financial Services Authority probes claims Barclays mis-sold financial contracts, called swaps, to business clients
    FOOTBALL Bolton's match at Aston Villa on Tuesday called off at club's request, the Premier League said
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    Police launch murder inquiry after man fatally stabbed at home of ex-world champion boxer Herbie Hide in Norwich Germany elects anti-communist pastor Joachim Gauck as president
    LATEST FOOTBALL
    Indian Moaist rebels demand the release of jailed leaders after kidnapping two Italians in eastern Orissa state Bolton's match at Aston Villa on Tuesday called off at club's request, the Premier League said
    Hotel on the Isle of Wight partially collapses after fire broke out during wedding reception Police launch murder inquiry after man fatally stabbed at home of ex-world champion boxer Herbie Hide in Norwich
    15:05 Bolton-Aston Villa game postponed Football unites to support Muamba
    15:00 Forth Road BridgeForth bridge works finished early John SwinneySwinney: Local pay 'a disaster'
    Davidson launches pro-Union group Forth bridge works finished early
    14:55 The fire at the Ryde Castle Hotel on the Isle of Wight (copyright: JBTMB MEDIA)Hotel partially collapses in fire The fire at the Ryde Castle Hotel on the Isle of Wight (copyright: JBMTB MEDIA)Hotel partially collapses in fire
    14:50 Manchester United manager Sir Alex FergusonSunday football Live Gary Cahill was on the mark for ChelseaSunday football Live
    14:45 Live video - Australian Grand Prix highlights Live Australian Grand Prix highlights Live
    Body found in Mournes was a woman Nesbitt wants a referendum held
    14:25

    Live text commentary as Wolves host Man Utd in the Premier League and Chelsea take on Leicester in the quarter final of the FA Cup.

    Live text commentary as Wolves host Man Utd in the Premier League and Chelsea take on Leicester in the quarter-final of the FA Cup.

    Wolves v Man Utd Bolton-Aston Villa game postponed
    14:20 Hearts boast a nine-game unbeaten run in the Edinburgh derbySunday's Scottish football Live Manchester United manager Sir Alex FergusonSunday football Live

    Hearts triumph in the Edinburgh derby as Celtic and Kilmarnock get ready for the League Cup final at Hampden.

    Live text commentary as Wolves host Man Utd in the Premier League and Chelsea take on Leicester in the quarter final of the FA Cup.

    Sunday football Live Sunday's Scottish football Live
    14:15 Bolton's match at Aston Villa on Tuesday called off at club's request, the Premier League said Bolton's match at Aston Villa on Tuesday called off at club's request, the Premier League said
    14:10 George OsborneUnion fury over public pay plans Barclays Bank signsBarclays swap 'mis-selling' probe
    Brazil to file charges on Chevron Union fury over public pay plans
    Student named top young scientist Brazil to file charges on Chevron

    The Edinburgh derby kicks off at noon, followed by Celtic against Kilmarnock in the League Cup final.

    Hearts triumph in the Edinburgh derby as Celtic and Kilmarnock get ready for the League Cup final at Hampden.

    14:05 Herbie HideMan stabbed at Herbie Hide's home Herbie HideMan killed at Herbie Hide's home

    Historic Grand Slam triumph raises Welsh prospects

    Live video - Australian Grand Prix highlights Live

    BBC Sport's closing Six Nations montage Watch

    Historic Grand Slam triumph raises Welsh prospects

    Footballer is 'heavily concussed' Bikers show respect for soldiers
    13:50 BREAKING NEWS LATEST
    Germany elects anti-communist pastor Joachim Gauck as president Germany elects anti-communist pastor Joachim Gauck as president
    13:45 Herbie HideMan stabbed at Herbie Hide's home Herbie HideMan stabbed at Herbie Hide's home
    'Deadly car bomb' in Syrian city German pastor elected president
    Speeding point dodge jail warning 'Deadly car bomb' in Syrian city
    German pastor set to be president Speeding point dodge jail warning
    US teacher 'shot dead in Yemen'
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    Anna FordFord criticises BBC over ageism The Royal Navy's new combat uniformQuick smart: New Navy kit for speedy dressing
    Oprah Winfrey and Rosie O'DonnellOprah Winfrey axes The Rosie Show Anna FordFord criticises BBC over ageism
    Nazi looted art must be returned Oprah Winfrey axes The Rosie Show
    Gatland targets southern scalps Wolves v Man Utd
    Iraq militants release US captive
    US teacher 'shot dead in Yemen'
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  • BBC Radio 5 live Live

  • 13:30 Added BREAKING NEWS Germany elects anti-communist pastor Joachim Gauck as president
  • BREAKING NEWS LATEST
  • LATEST Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp says "our thoughts are with Fabrice, his family, Owen Coyle and the Club"
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    A murder investigation is launched after a stabbing at the Norwich home of former World heavyweight boxing champion Herbie Hide.

    A murder inquiry starts after a man is stabbed during a private party at the Norwich home of former world heavyweight boxing champion Herbie Hide.

    Thousands mourn Egypt Coptic Pope Speeding point dodge jail warning
    Speeding point dodge jail warning German pastor set to be president
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  • Peter Sachs with two posters fro his father's collectionNazi looted art must be returned Oprah Winfrey and Rosie O'DonnellOprah Winfrey axes The Rosie Show
    Clooney freed after Sudan arrest Nazi looted art must be returned
    German pastor set to be president
    Venizelos to lead Greece's Pasok
    13:15 Added FOOTBALL Bolton's match at Aston Villa on Tuesday called off at club's request, the Premier League said
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  • LATEST Blast reported in Syrian city of Aleppo, reports of dead and wounded
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    Budget targets house tax loopholeGeorge Osborne Budget targets house tax loopholeGeorge Osborne
    Low earners 'a Budget priority' Watch Osborne: People must pay stamp duty Watch
    Fabrice MuambaMuamba remains 'critically ill' Herbie HideMan stabbed at Herbie Hide's home

    Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba faces a crucial 24 hours, says manager Owen Coyle, after he collapsed during an FA Cup quarter-final against Tottenham. BBC Sport

    A murder investigation is launched after a stabbing at the Norwich home of former World heavyweight boxing champion Herbie Hide.

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    'Deadly car bomb' in Syrian city Muamba remains 'critically ill'
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    Thousands mourn Egypt Coptic Pope 'Deadly car bomb' in Syrian city
    Speeding point dodge jail warning Thousands mourn Egypt Coptic Pope
    Wider ban on junk food ads urged Speeding point dodge jail warning
    Sleeping baby in cotCot deaths advice 'not targeted' Hamburger and chipsWider ban on junk food ads urged
    Home care for elderly 'shocking' Cot deaths advice 'not targeted'
    Herbie HideMan stabbed at Herbie Hide's home The fire at the Ryde Castle Hotel on the Isle of Wight (copyright: JBTMB MEDIA)Hotel partially collapses in fire
    Hotel partially collapses in fire Footballer is 'heavily concussed'
    13:05 Police launch murder inquiry after man fatally stabbed at home of ex-world champion boxer Herbie Hide in Norwich. Police launch murder inquiry after man fatally stabbed at home of ex-world champion boxer Herbie Hide in Norwich
    Veterans salute third Grand Slam Gatland targets southern scalps
    The fire at the Ryde Castle Hotel on the Isle of Wight (copyright: JBTMB MEDIA)Hotel partially collapses in fire Herbie HideMan stabbed at Herbie Hide's home
    'Suspicious' sudden death probed Hotel partially collapses in fire
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    13:00 Added BREAKING NEWS Police launch murder inquiry after man fatally stabbed at home of ex-world champion boxer Herbie Hide in Norwich.
  • 12:45 Hotel on the Isle of Wight partially collapses after fire broke out during wedding reception Indian Moaist rebels demand the release of jailed leaders after kidnapping two Italians in eastern Orissa state
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    Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba remains in a critical condition in intensive care, hospital says Blast reported in Syrian city of Aleppo, reports of dead and wounded
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  • Is Osborne planning a tax surprise?
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  • Toddler kicked in head by horse

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    Police find body in County Down Body found in Mournes was a woman
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  • Taxing the rich: Is it worth it?
  • Balls: 'Osborne is out of touch' Watch
  • Is Osborne planning a tax surprise? Taxing the rich: Is it worth it?
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  • Abdullah al-SenussiGaddafi intelligence chief 'held' Watch01:31 Sir Richard BransonFive Minutes With: Sir Richard Branson Watch07:34
    Morocco protestMorocco protest over rape-marriage law Watch02:02 Abdullah al-SenussiGaddafi intelligence chief 'held' Watch01:31
    12:30 Low earners 'are Budget priority' Watch Low earners 'a Budget priority' Watch
    12:25 Help pledged for 'working people' Watch Low earners 'are Budget priority' Watch
    12:20 Tax loophole targeted in BudgetGeorge Osborne Budget targets house tax loopholeGeorge Osborne
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  • Union fury over public pay plans
  • File image of oil rig in Frade field off Rio de JaneiroBrazil to file charges on Chevron George OsborneUnion fury over public pay plans
    Union fury over public pay plans Brazil to file charges on Chevron
    Manchester United manager Sir Alex FergusonSunday football Live Hearts boast a nine-game unbeaten run in the Edinburgh derbySunday's Scottish football Live

    Live text commentary as Wolves host Man Utd in the Premier League ahead of Sunday's two FA Cup quarter-finals.

    The Edinburgh derby kicks off at noon, followed by Celtic against Kilmarnock in the League Cup final.

    Sunday's Scottish football Live Sunday football Live
    Venizelos to lead Greece's Pasok
    German pastor set to be president
    12:15 Wales captain Sam Warburton with the Six Nations trophyWales 16-9 France Manchester United manager Sir Alex FergusonSunday football Live

    Wales clinch a third Grand Slam in eight years as they edge past France at a delirious Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

    Live text commentary as Wolves host Man Utd in the Premier League ahead of Sunday's two FA Cup quarter-finals.

    England 30-9 Ireland

    Sunday's Scottish football Live

    Sunday's Scottish football Live

    Historic Grand Slam triumph raises Welsh prospects

    Lancaster deserves job - Dallaglio Watch BBC Sport's closing Six Nations montage Watch
    Lennon seeks comfort in Cup final Veterans salute third Grand Slam
    12:05 BREAKING NEWS Blast reported in Syrian city of Aleppo, reports of dead and wounded
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    Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba remains in a critical condition in intensive care, hospital says Hotel on the Isle of Wight partially collapses after fire broke out during wedding reception
    Chancellor George Osborne says "the bulk" of measures in Wednesday's Budget "will help low and middle income earners" Blast reported in Syrian city of Aleppo, reports of dead and wounded
    Scrapping national pay rates for public sector workers would "cost more and be unfair," Labour's Ed Balls tells BBC Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba remains in a critical condition in intensive care, hospital says
    Libya demands handover of Senussi 'Deadly car bomb' in Syrian city
    Wider ban on junk food ads urged Thousands mourn Egypt Coptic Pope
    Dominant Button wins in Australia Wider ban on junk food ads urged
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    Doctors in coalition MP challenge Dominant Button wins in Australia
    BBC Sport
    US teacher 'shot dead in Yemen' Libya demands handover of Senussi
    Colombian soldiers die in attack Doctors in coalition MP challenge
    Brazil to file charges on Chevron US teacher 'shot dead in Yemen'
    Men arrested over stabbing death Bacon reveals abuse by 'trolls'
    George OsborneUnion fury over public pay plans File image of oil rig in Frade field off Rio de JaneiroBrazil to file charges on Chevron
    Red Bull's co-founder Chaleo dies Union fury over public pay plans
    Chile diplomat's daughter killed
    Colombian soldiers die in attack
    Thousands mourn Egypt Coptic Pope
    Iraq militants release US captive
    12:00 Swann plays down spinner rivalry Lennon seeks comfort in Cup final
    11:50 Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba remains in a critical condition in intensive care, hospital says Blast reported in Syrian city of Aleppo, reports of dead and wounded
    Chancellor George Osborne says "the bulk" of measures in Wednesday's Budget "will help low and middle income earners" Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba remains in a critical condition in intensive care, hospital says
    Scrapping national pay rates for public sector workers would "cost more and be unfair," Labour's Ed Balls tells BBC Chancellor George Osborne says "the bulk" of measures in Wednesday's Budget "will help low and middle income earners"
    US teacher shot dead by gunmen in the Yemeni city of Taiz, security officials say Scrapping national pay rates for public sector workers would "cost more and be unfair," Labour's Ed Balls tells BBC
    Tornado observed by BBC film crewBBC film crew chase Colorado tornado Watch02:37 Bolton shirt with 'get well soon Muamba' written on itBolton fans lay Muamba tributes Watch00:50
    Fans looking worriedShock as Bolton's Muamba collapses Watch01:21 Tornado observed by BBC film crewBBC film crew chase Colorado tornado Watch02:37
    Man dressed as Batman'Batman' helping Brazilian police Watch01:19 Fans looking worriedShock as Bolton's Muamba collapses Watch01:21
    Guinea clashesClashes at Guinea opposition rally Watch01:17 Man dressed as Batman'Batman' helping Brazilian police Watch01:19
    Photojournalist Paul ConroyPhotographer Conroy at Syria protest rally Watch01:52 Guinea clashesClashes at Guinea opposition rally Watch01:17
    Abdullah al-SenussiGaddafi intelligence chief 'held' Watch01:31 Photojournalist Paul ConroyPhotographer Conroy at Syria protest rally Watch01:52
    Morocco protestMorocco protest over rape-marriage law Watch02:02 Abdullah al-SenussiGaddafi intelligence chief 'held' Watch01:31
    Migrant boatItalian coastguard rescues migrant boat Watch01:23 Morocco protestMorocco protest over rape-marriage law Watch02:02
    11:40 Cash boost for jobless hotspots Davidson launches pro-Union group
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    Thorpe fails to make London 2012

    Sunday's Scottish football Live

    Everton 1-1 Sunderland Swann plays down spinner rivalry
    11:30 Worries over stamp duty avoidance Union fury over public pay plans
    Union fury over public pay plans Taxing the rich: Is it worth it?
    Public sector pay bargaining Is Osborne planning a tax surprise?
  • Worries over stamp duty avoidance
  • 11:25 Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba remains in a critical condition in intensive care, hospital says Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba remains in a critical condition in intensive care, hospital says
    Scrapping national pay rates for public sector workers would "cost more and be unfair," Labour's Ed Balls tells BBC
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    McLaren's Jenson Button wins the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, with Sebastian Vettel second and Lewis Hamilton third Scrapping national pay rates for public sector workers would "cost more and be unfair," Labour's Ed Balls tells BBC
    Fabrice MuambaMuamba's crucial 24 hours - Coyle Fabrice MuambaMuamba remains 'critically ill'
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  • Job centre plus signCash boost for jobless hotspots Forth Road BridgeForth bridge works finished early
    Forth bridge repairs 'going well' Cash boost for jobless hotspots
    11:20 Tax loophole targeted in Budget Tax loophole targeted in BudgetGeorge Osborne

    Chancellor George Osborne confirms he will target stamp duty avoidance with "aggressive" new measures in next week's Budget.

    Chancellor George Osborne confirms he will target stamp duty avoidance with "aggressive" new measures in this week's Budget.

    11:10 Osborne: Budget 'to help workers' Tax loophole targeted in Budget

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    Bolton Wanderers midfielder Fabrice Muamba is critically ill after collapsing during an FA Cup quarter-final against Tottenham. BBC Sport

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