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The European Commission launches a probe into whether the sale of UK music firm EMI - home to the Beatles, Pink Floyd and Coldplay - breaks competition rules.

Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Mexico on his first visit to the country, denouncing the "evil" of drug-related violence in Mexico

The average price of unleaded petrol reaches a new high of 140.20p per litre, according to industry analysts Experian Catalist.

The European Commission launches a probe into whether the sale of UK music firm EMI - home to the Beatles, Pink Floyd and Coldplay - breaks competition rules.

Watch live coverage of Sport Relief, as the biggest television and sport stars come together to try to raise a record amount of money for charity projects in Britain and Africa. (UK users only)

Britain's Heather Watson storms into the third round of the Miami Masters with a superb 6-2 6-1 victory over world number 25 Lucie Safarova.

Millar suffers broken collarbone

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Britain's Heather Watson storms into the third round of the Miami Masters with a superb 6-2 6-1 victory over world number 25 Lucie Safarova.

Watch live coverage of Sport Relief, as the biggest television and sport stars come together to try to raise a record amount of money for charity projects in Britain and Africa. (UK users only)

Inside F1 from the Malaysian GP Watch

Millar suffers broken collarbone

Great Britain's Andy Murray beats Colombian Alejandro Falla to book a spot in the third round of the Miami Masters.

Britain's Heather Watson storms into the third round of the Miami Masters with a superb 6-2 6-1 victory over world number 25 Lucie Safarova.

The European Commission launches a probe into whether the sale of UK music firm EMI - home to the Beatles, Pink Floyd and Coldplay - breaks competition rules.

US President Barack Obama says if he had a son he would look like Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teenager shot dead by a neighbourhood watchman.

US President Barack Obama says if he had a son he would look like Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teenager shot dead by a neighbourhood watchman.

The European Commission launches a probe into whether the sale of UK music firm EMI - home to the Beatles, Pink Floyd and Coldplay - breaks competition rules.

Millar suffers broken collarbone

Inside F1 from the Malaysian GP Watch

US President Barack Obama says if he had a son he would look like Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teenager shot dead by a neighbourhood watchman.

The European Commission launches a probe into whether the sale of UK music firm EMI - home to the Beatles, Pink Floyd and Coldplay - breaks competition rules.

The average price of unleaded petrol reaches a new high of 140.20p per litre, according to industry analysts Experian Catalist.

US President Barack Obama says if he had a son he would look like Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teenager shot dead by a neighbourhood watchman.

Robert Bales, the US soldier suspected of killing Afghan civilians, has been charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder, the US Army says.

The average price of unleaded petrol reaches a new high of 140.20p per litre, according to industry analysts Experian Catalist.

Watch live coverage of Sport Relief, as the biggest television and sport stars come together to try to raise a record amount of money for charity projects in Britain and Africa. (UK users only)

Great Britain's Andy Murray beats Colombian Alejandro Falla to book a spot in the third round of the Miami Masters.

Crowds greet the Queen in Manchester and Salford

TV and sports stars join in charity drive BBC Sport

Taliban's Karachi kidnappings on the rise

Crowds greet the Queen in Manchester and Salford

How the Spanish Civil War helped Britain break Hitler’s codes

Taliban's Karachi kidnappings on the rise

Will a desert wall of wrecked cars stop Libya's migrant trafficking?

How the Spanish Civil War helped Britain break Hitler’s codes

Dame Edna takes a final bow - but what was her husband's name?

Will a desert wall of wrecked cars stop Libya's migrant trafficking?

Fashion expert casts critical eye over look of 2012

Dame Edna takes a final bow - but what was her husband's name?

The seeds set to be the next superfood craze

Fashion expert casts critical eye over look of 2012

The Queen has visited Salford and officially opened the BBC's new base, as well as opening hospitals in Manchester.

US President Barack Obama says if he had a son he would look like Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teenager shot dead by a neighbourhood watchman.

US President Barack Obama says if he had a son he would look like Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teenager shot dead by a neighbourhood watchman.

The average price of unleaded petrol reaches a new high of 140.20p per litre, according to industry analysts Experian Catalist.

The average price of unleaded petrol reaches a new high of 140.20p per litre, according to industry analysts Experian Catalist.

Robert Bales, the US soldier suspected of killing Afghan civilians, has been charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder, the US Army says.

Taliban's Karachi kidnappings on the rise

Crowds greet the Queen in Manchester and Salford

How the Spanish Civil War helped Britain break Hitler’s codes

Taliban's Karachi kidnappings on the rise

Will a desert wall of wrecked cars stop Libya's migrant trafficking?

How the Spanish Civil War helped Britain break Hitler’s codes

Dame Edna takes a final bow - but what was her husband's name?

Will a desert wall of wrecked cars stop Libya's migrant trafficking?

Why are slender women coming under attack?

Dame Edna takes a final bow - but what was her husband's name?

Sport Relief is back, with stars of sport and entertainment coming together for a very special weekend.

Watch live coverage of Sport Relief, as the biggest television and sport stars come together to try to raise a record amount of money for charity projects in Britain and Africa. (UK users only)

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson laughs off criticism from Man City over his decision to bring Paul Scholes out of retirement.

Sport Relief is back, with stars of sport and entertainment coming together for a very special weekend.

The European Union expands its mission against Somali pirates, by allowing military forces to attack land targets as well as those at sea.

Former Russian banker German Gorbuntsov is in a critical condition after being shot several times by a man armed with a sub-machine gun in east London.

• Arming up to deter pirates
• Why help end Somalia's conflict?

Former Russian banker German Gorbuntsov is critical in hospital after being shot several times in east London.

US President Barack Obama says if he had a son he would look like Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teenager shot dead by a neighbourhood watchman.

US President Barack Obama says if he had a son he would look like Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teenager shot dead by a neighbourhood watchman.

The average price of unleaded petrol reaches a new high of 140.20p per litre, according to industry analysts Experian Catalist.

Why are slender women coming under attack?

Will a desert wall of wrecked cars stop Libya's migrant trafficking?

Will a desert wall of wrecked cars stop Libya's migrant trafficking?

Dame Edna takes a final bow - but what was her husband's name?

Dame Edna takes a final bow - but what was her husband's name?

Why are slender women coming under attack?

US President Barack Obama says if he had a son he would look like Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teenager shot dead by a neighbourhood watchman.

Former Russian banker German Gorbuntsov is critical in hospital after being shot several times in east London.

Former Russian banker German Gorbuntsov is critical in hospital after being shot several times in east London.

US President Barack Obama says if he had a son he would look like Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teenager shot dead by a neighbourhood watchman.

The average price of unleaded petrol reaches a new high of 140.20p per litre, according to industry analysts Experian Catalist.

Former Russian banker German Gorbuntsov is critical in hospital after being shot several times in east London.

How the Spanish Civil War helped Britain break Hitler’s codes

Taliban's Karachi kidnappings on the rise

Why are slender women coming under attack?

How the Spanish Civil War helped Britain break Hitler’s codes

Will a desert wall of wrecked cars stop Libya's migrant trafficking?

Why are slender women coming under attack?

Dame Edna takes a final bow - but what was her husband's name?

Will a desert wall of wrecked cars stop Libya's migrant trafficking?

Fashion expert casts critical eye over look of 2012

Dame Edna takes a final bow - but what was her husband's name?

The seeds set to be the next superfood craze

Fashion expert casts critical eye over look of 2012

Meet the service personnel given honours

The seeds set to be the next superfood craze

The government loses an appeal against a High Court ruling blocking its proposals to cut subsidies for solar panels on homes.

US President Barack Obama says if he had a son he would look like Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teenager shot dead by a neighbourhood watchman.

Keith Vaz is introducing the debate on the prevention and management of diabetes.

Home Secretary Theresa May has announced that the government will introduce a minimum price for alcohol.

Why are slender women coming under attack?

How the Spanish Civil War helped Britain break Hitler’s codes

Fashion expert casts critical eye over look of 2012

Why are slender women coming under attack?

How the Spanish Civil War helped Britain break Hitler’s codes

Will a desert wall of wrecked cars stop Libya's migrant trafficking?

The seeds set to be the next superfood craze

Fashion expert casts critical eye over look of 2012

Meet the service personnel given honours

The seeds set to be the next superfood craze

A tour of the think tanks chewing over the Budget

Meet the service personnel given honours

Surviving a career spent defusing bombs

A tour of the think tanks chewing over the Budget

The EU imposes a travel ban and an asset freeze on Asma al-Assad, the British-born wife of Syrian leader Bashar, and other family members.

The European Union expands its mission against Somali pirates, by allowing military forces to attack land targets as well as those at sea.

The average price of unleaded petrol reaches a new high of 140.20p per litre, according to industry analysts Experian Catalist.

The government loses an appeal against a High Court ruling blocking its proposals to cut subsidies for solar panels on homes.

England rugby star Danny Care is questioned over an alleged sexual assault on a woman in Leeds.

The average price of unleaded petrol reaches a new high of 140.20p per litre, according to industry analysts Experian Catalist.

MPs are continuing to debate the Budget statement, focusing on investment and economic reform.

Keith Vaz is introducing the debate on the prevention and management of diabetes.

A posthumous George Medal is awarded to a Royal Navy officer who was shot dead on board a nuclear submarine as it was docked in Southampton.

The Queen has visited Salford and officially opened the BBC's new base, as well as opening hospitals in Manchester.

Ferguson fights back over 'mind games' Watch

West Ham bid for Olympic Stadium

A man is charged with possessing a dangerous dog which attacked five police officers - along with two other serious offences.

England rugby star Danny Care is questioned over an alleged sexual assault on a woman in Leeds.

In-form Hamilton sets Sepang pace

Ferguson fights back over 'mind games' Watch

French Prime Minister Francois Fillon says there were no grounds for arresting Mohammed Merah before he shot seven people.

The average price of unleaded petrol reaches a new high of 140.20p per litre, according to industry analysts Experian Catalist.

The seeds set to be the next superfood craze

Fashion expert casts critical eye over look of 2012

Meet the service personnel given honours

The seeds set to be the next superfood craze

The clothing making up the look of London 2012

Meet the service personnel given honours

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson dismisses criticism from Man City over his decision to bring Paul Scholes out of retirement.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson laughs off criticism from Man City over his decision to bring Paul Scholes out of retirement.

The missing link in the history of wartime codebreaking

How the Spanish Civil War helped Britain break Hitler’s codes

Sir Alex Ferguson criticises Manchester City after his decision to bring Paul Scholes out of retirement was questioned by Patrick Vieira.

Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson dismisses criticism from Man City over his decision to bring Paul Scholes out of retirement.

Former Conservative Deputy Prime Minister Lord Heseltine has made his maiden speech in the Lords - 11 years after becoming a peer.

MPs are continuing to debate the Budget statement, focusing on investment and economic reform.

Europe's ATV space freighter blasts off from Kourou in French Guiana on a mission to resupply the International Space Station.

A man is charged with possessing a dangerous dog which attacked five police officers - along with two other serious offences.

Sir Alex Ferguson criticises Manchester City after his decision to bring Paul Scholes out of retirement was questioned.

Sir Alex Ferguson criticises Manchester City after his decision to bring Paul Scholes out of retirement was questioned by Patrick Vieira.

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton is fastest in both practice sessions ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix in Kuala Lumpur.

Sir Alex Ferguson criticises Manchester City after his decision to bring Paul Scholes out of retirement was questioned.

MPs are debating the Chancellor's Budget statement, focusing on investment and economic reform.

Former Conservative Deputy Prime Minister Lord Heseltine has made his maiden speech in the Lords - 11 years after becoming a peer.

Dark arts revealed as magic meets science

The missing link in the history of wartime codebreaking

The stories of some of the service personnel to win honours

Dame Edna takes a final bow - but what was her husband's name?

Dame Edna takes a final bow - but what was her husband's name?

Meet the service personnel given honours

Pop star Labrinth says his music is 'inspired by the universe'

A tour of the think tanks chewing over the Budget

The EU is set to impose a travel ban and an asset freeze on Asma al-Assad, the British-born wife of Syrian leader Bashar.

The EU imposes a travel ban and an asset freeze on Asma al-Assad, the British-born wife of Syrian leader Bashar, and other family members.

The US soldier suspected of killing Afghan civilians, Robert Bales, is to be charged with 17 counts of murder, US officials tell the BBC.

The EU is set to impose a travel ban and an asset freeze on Asma al-Assad, the British-born wife of Syrian leader Bashar.

Pop star Labrinth says his music is 'inspired by the universe'

The telling tale of three pension schemes

Surviving a career spent defusing bombs

Pop star Labrinth says his music is 'inspired by the universe'

Can fruit flies help us live longer?

Surviving a career spent defusing bombs

France faces calls for an inquiry into possible intelligence failures after a series of killings by a self-described al-Qaeda militant in the south.

French Prime Minister Francois Fillon says there were no grounds for arresting Mohammed Merah before he shot seven people.

Europe's ATV space freighter blasts off from Kourou in French Guiana on a mission to resupply the International Space Station.

A posthumous George Medal is awarded to a Royal Navy Officer who was shot dead on board a nuclear submarine as it was docked in Southampton.

Inspectors have been ordered into abortion clinics across England to carry out spot-checks on how they work.

Europe's ATV space freighter blasts off from Kourou in French Guiana on a mission to resupply the International Space Station.

Labour has demanded the government hold a leak inquiry, after various media outlets accurately reported several of the chancellor's plans before the Budget was officially delivered to Parliament.

MPs are debating the Chancellor's Budget statement, focusing on investment and economic reform.

Dame Edna takes a final bow - but what was her husband's name?

The seeds set to be the next superfood craze

The seeds set to be the next superfood craze

Dark arts revealed as magic meets science

Pop star Labrinth says his music is 'inspired by the universe'

The stories of some of the service personnel to win honours

The stories of some of the service personnel to win honours

Dame Edna takes a final bow - but what was her husband's name?

Open sorcery Watch

Universally challenged

Dark arts revealed as magic meets science

Pop star Labrinth says his music is 'inspired by the universe'

Whitney Houston's death was caused by accidental drowning, but her chronic use of cocaine was also a factor, a coroner rules.

Europe's ATV space freighter blasts off from Kourou in French Guiana on a mission to resupply the International Space Station.

Lewis Hamilton is fastest in both practice sessions ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix in Kuala Lumpur.

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton is fastest in both practice sessions ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix in Kuala Lumpur.

Michael Schumacher is fastest during second practice for the Malaysian GP, with Lewis Hamilton top in first practice.

Second practice in under way for the Malaysian Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton top in the first session.

Michael Schumacher is fastest during second practice for the Malaysian GP, with Lewis Hamilton top in the first session.

Michael Schumacher is fastest during second practice for the Malaysian GP, with Lewis Hamilton top in first practice.

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton is fastest after the first practice session for the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang.

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton is fastest after the first practice session of the Malaysian Grand Prix in Kuala Lumpur.

France faces calls for an inquiry into possible intelligence failures after a series of killings by a self-described al-Qaeda militant in the south.

The US soldier suspected of killing Afghan civilians, Robert Bales, is to be charged with 17 counts of murder, US officials tell the BBC.

The US soldier suspected of killing Afghan civilians, Robert Bales, is to be charged with 17 counts of murder, US officials tell the BBC.

France faces calls for an inquiry into possible intelligence failures after a series of killings by a self-described al-Qaeda militant in the south.

Open sorcery Watch

The bravest

Dark arts revealed as magic meets science

The stories of some of the service personnel to win honours

The 'long walk'

Open sorcery Watch

Surviving a career spent defusing bombs

Dark arts revealed as magic meets science

Can fruit flies help us live longer?

Surviving a career spent defusing bombs

Will teen flick take a big bite out of the box office?

Can fruit flies help us live longer?

Dark arts revealed as magic meets science

Pop star Labrinth says his music is 'inspired by the universe'

The 'long walk'

Open sorcery Watch

Surviving a career spent defusing bombs

Dark arts revealed as magic meets science

Can fruit flies help us live longer?

Surviving a career spent defusing bombs

Will teen flick take a big bite out of the box office?

Can fruit flies help us live longer?

Just who on earth was HP Lovecraft?

Will teen flick take a big bite out of the box office?

Dame Edna takes a final bow - but was her husband's name?

Why are slender women coming under attack?

The seeds set to be the next superfood craze

Dame Edna takes a final bow - but was her husband's name?

Dark arts revealed as magic meets science

The seeds set to be the next superfood craze

Surviving a career spent defusing bombs

Dark arts revealed as magic meets science

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton is fastest after the first practice session of the Malaysian Grand Prix in Kuala Lumpur.

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton is fastest after the first practice session for the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang.

The seeds set to be the next superfood craze

Dame Edna takes a final bow - but was her husband's name?

Can fruit flies help us live longer?

The seeds set to be the next superfood craze

Will teen flick take a big bite out of the box office?

Can fruit flies help us live longer?

Just who on earth was HP Lovecraft?

Will teen flick take a big bite out of the box office?

Can you really make much money from selling your locks?

Just who on earth was HP Lovecraft?

Can fruit flies help us live longer?

The seeds set to be the next superfood craze

Just who on earth was HP Lovecraft?

Can fruit flies help us live longer?

Will teen flick take a big bite out of the box office?

Dark arts revealed as magic meets science

How will the chancellor's Budget affect you?

Surviving a career spent defusing bombs

Can you really make much money from selling your locks?

Will teen flick take a big bite out of the box office?

The highlights of wildlife photography go on display BBC Nature

Just who on earth was HP Lovecraft?

The man who helped 'simplify' Chinese

Can you really make much money from selling your locks?

First practice is under way in Kuala Lumpur for the Malaysian Grand Prix - the second race of the new Formula 1 season.

First practice is under way in Kuala Lumpur for the Malaysian Grand Prix - the second race of the season.

The teams arrive in Kuala Lumpur for the Malaysian Grand Prix - the second race of the new Formula 1 season.

First practice is under way in Kuala Lumpur for the Malaysian Grand Prix - the second race of the new Formula 1 season.

The Carlos Tevez and Mario Balotelli sagas would never have happened under the Manchester United manager, says Bryan Robson.

McLaren's Jenson Button is the championships leader as the teams arrive in Sepang for the Malaysian Grand Prix.

The US soldier suspected of killing Afghan civilians, Robert Bales, is to be charged with 17 counts of murder, US officials tell the BBC.

France faces calls for an inquiry into possible intelligence failures after a series of killings by a self-described al-Qaeda militant in the south.

France faces calls for an inquiry into possible intelligence failures after a series of killings by a self-described al-Qaeda militant in the south.

The US soldier suspected of killing Afghan civilians, Robert Bales, is to be charged with 17 counts of murder, US officials tell the BBC.

BBC Newsnight has evidence that welfare-to-work firm A4e knew of widespread potential fraud and systemic failures by management to control it.

Inspectors have been ordered into abortion clinics across England to carry out spot-checks on how they work.

BBC Newsnight has evidence that welfare-to-work firm A4e knew of widespread potential fraud and systemic failures by management to control it.

The government is proposing a minimum price of 40p per unit of alcohol in an effort to stamp out binge drinking culture.

• Fresh evidence in A4e 'fraud' saga Watch
• Q&A: A4e row

Irish political party Fianna Fail says it will seek to expel former leader and prime minister Bertie Ahern in the wake of the Mahon Tribunal.

BBC Newsnight has evidence that welfare-to-work firm A4e knew of widespread potential fraud and systemic failures by management to control it.

A police sniper shot and killed the gunman who carried out a spate of murders in southern France, prosecutors say, after a 32-hour siege.

France faces calls for an inquiry into possible intelligence failures after a series of killings by a self-described al-Qaeda militant in the south.