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Labour MP for Stockton North, Alex Cunningham, is leading an adjournment debate on humanitarian issues in Jerusalem.

Ed Miliband has accused David Cameron of having "something to hide" in the row over donations and access to ministers.

MPs are concluding their debate on the Budget, and will focus on technology and growth.

Labour MP for Stockton North, Alex Cunningham, is leading an adjournment debate on humanitarian issues in Jerusalem.

Manchester United hold on to beat Fulham in the Premier League and move back above rivals City at top of the table.

Wayne Rooney's 29th goal of the season helps Manchester United move back to the top of the Premier League with victory over Fulham.

The former head of the International Monetary Fund, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, is charged in France over alleged involvement in a prostitution ring.

The former head of the International Monetary Fund, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, faces charges in France over alleged involvement in a prostitution ring.

Three men are convicted of the grievous bodily harm of a five-year-old girl who was injured and left paralysed when shots were fired into a south London shop.

The former head of the International Monetary Fund, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, is charged over alleged involvement in a prostitution ring.

A British soldier and a Royal Marine are killed by an Afghan army soldier, the Ministry of Defence confirms.

Three men are convicted of the grievous bodily harm of a five-year-old girl who was injured and left paralysed when shots were fired into a south London shop.

Fuel tanker drivers have voted overwhelmingly to go on strike in a row over terms and conditions, says the Unite union.

A British soldier and a Royal Marine are killed by an Afghan army soldier, the Ministry of Defence confirms.

The government is in talks to sell up to a third of its stake in Royal Bank of Scotland to Abu Dhabi, the BBC learns.

Fuel tanker drivers have voted overwhelmingly to go on strike in a row over terms and conditions, says the Unite union.

Captain Mahela Jayawardene strikes an unbeaten 168 as Sri Lanka reach 289-8 after day one of the first Test with England in Galle.

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Fuel tanker drivers have voted overwhelmingly to go on strike in a row over terms and conditions, says the Unite union.

A British soldier and a Royal Marine are killed by an Afghan army soldier, the Ministry of Defence confirms.

A British soldier and a Royal Marine are killed by an Afghan army soldier, the Ministry of Defence confirms.

Fuel tanker drivers have voted overwhelmingly to go on strike in a row over terms and conditions, says the Unite union.

The government is in advanced negotiations to sell up to a third of its stake in Royal Bank of Scotland to Abu Dhabi, the BBC learns.

The government is in talks to sell up to a third of its stake in Royal Bank of Scotland to Abu Dhabi, the BBC learns.

Labour MP Chris Evans is introducing his Banking (Disclosure, Responsibility and Education) Bill under the Ten Minute Rule motion.

MPs are concluding their debate on the Budget, and will focus on technology and growth.

Police search for a man after a Salford woman has acid thrown at her in a racist attack as she pushes her baby in a pram.

The government is in advanced negotiations to sell up to a third of its stake in Royal Bank of Scotland to Abu Dhabi, the BBC learns.

Peers are debating changes to procedure of the House.

Labour MP Chris Evans is introducing his Banking (Disclosure, Responsibility and Education) Bill under the Ten Minute Rule motion.

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Two British service personnel have been killed in southern Afghanistan by a gunman wearing an Afghan army uniform, the defence secretary says.

Three men are convicted of the grievous bodily harm of a five-year-old girl who was injured and left paralysed when shots were fired into a south London shop.

Three men are convicted of the grievous bodily harm of a five-year-old girl who was injured and left paralysed when shots were fired into a south London shop.

Fuel tanker drivers have voted overwhelmingly to go in strike in a row over terms and conditions, says the Unite union.

Fuel tanker drivers have voted overwhelmingly to go in strike in a row over terms and conditions, says the Unite union.

A British soldier and a Royal Marine are killed by an Afghan army soldier, the Ministry of Defence confirms.

David Cameron publishes details of all donors he has had dinner with in his Downing Street flat amid a row over donations and access to ministers.

Labour's Ed Miliband says the "cash for access" row poses question marks about David Cameron's judgement and repeats calls for an independent inquiry into the allegations.

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Fuel tanker drivers have voted overwhelmingly to go in strike in a row over terms and conditions, says the Unite union.

Police search for a man after a Salford woman has acid thrown at her in a racist attack as she pushes her baby in a pram.

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MPs are putting questions to the Defence Secretary, Philip Hammond, and his ministerial team.

Peers are debating changes to procedure of the House.

Three men are convicted after opening fire into a shop in south London, hitting a five-year-old girl.

Three men are convicted of the grievous bodily harm of a five-year-old girl who was injured and left paralysed when shots were fired into a south London shop.

Police search for a man after a Salford woman has acid thrown at her in a racist attack as she pushes her baby in a pram.

Two British soldiers have been killed in southern Afghanistan by a gunman wearing an Afghan army uniform, the defence secretary says.

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Three men are convicted after opening fire into a shop in south London, hitting a five-year-old girl.

Two international troops have been killed in southern Afghanistan by a gunman wearing an Afghan army uniform, Nato says.

Britain's biggest video game retailer, Game Group, goes into administration.

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

MPs are putting questions to the Defence Secretary, Philip Hammond, and his ministerial team.

David Cameron says he will publish details of all donors he has had dinner with in his Downing Street flat amid a row over donations and access to ministers.

David Cameron publishes details of all donors he has had dinner with in his Downing Street flat amid a row over donations and access to ministers.

Captain Mahela Jayawardene strikes an unbeaten 168 as Sri Lanka reach 289-8 after day one of the first Test with England in Galle

Captain Mahela Jayawardene strikes an unbeaten 168 as Sri Lanka reach 289-8 after day one of the first Test with England in Galle.

Reaction and analysis as a brilliant unbeaten century by Mahela Jayawardene helps Sri Lanka recover from 15-3 to 289-8 against England on day one of the first Test in Galle.

Captain Mahela Jayawardene strikes an unbeaten 168 as Sri Lanka reach 289-8 after day one of the first Test with England in Galle

David Cameron says he will publish details of all donors he has had dinner with in his Downing Street flat.

David Cameron says he will publish details of all donors he has had dinner with in his Downing Street flat amid a row over donations and access to ministers.

Sri Lanka lose three wickets after tea as England gain the upper hand on day one of the first Test in Galle despite a superb century from Mahela Jayawardene.

Reaction and analysis as a brilliant unbeaten century by Mahela Jayawardene helps Sri Lanka recover from 15-3 to 289-8 against England on day one of the first Test in Galle.

David Cameron declines to reveal whom he has invited to dinner at No 10 - a request made in the wake of the donor row - saying it is "private".

David Cameron says he will publish details of all donors he has had dinner with in his Downing Street flat.

Sri Lanka lose two more wickets after tea as England dominate day one of the first Test in Galle.

Sri Lanka lose three wickets after tea as England gain the upper hand on day one of the first Test in Galle despite a superb century from Mahela Jayawardene.

Coutts bank is fined £8.75m by the Financial Services Authority for failing to take adequate measures to prevent money laundering.

Britain's biggest video game retailer, Game Group, goes into administration.

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Sri Lanka reach tea at 168-5 after England make an excellent start having lost the toss on day one of the first Test in Galle.

Sri Lanka lose two more wickets after tea as England dominate day one of the first Test in Galle.

A Salford woman had acid thrown at her in a racist attack as she pushed her baby in a pram along a street, police say.

Police search for a man after a Salford woman has acid thrown at her in a racist attack as she pushes her baby in a pram.

Funding for research into dementia is to be more than doubled to £66m by 2015, Prime Minister David Cameron is due to announce.

Coutts bank is fined £8.75m by the Financial Services Authority for failing to take adequate measures to prevent money laundering.

Funding for research into dementia is to be more than doubled to £66m by 2015, Prime Minister David Cameron is due to announce.

A Salford woman had acid thrown at her in a racist attack as she pushed her baby in a pram along a street, police say.

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Funding for research into dementia is to be more than doubled to £66m by 2015, Prime Minister David Cameron is due to announce.

Sri Lanka lose a fifth wicket with Samit Patel claiming a victim on debut as England turn the screw on day one of the first Test in Galle.

Sri Lanka are looking to stage a recovery after losing five wickets as England enjoy a strong start on day one of the first Test in Galle.

Sri Lanka's Thilan Samaraweera is fourth out, run out backing up, as England take charge on day one of the first Test in Galle.

Sri Lanka lose a fifth wicket with Samit Patel claiming a victim on debut as England turn the screw on day one of the first Test in Galle.

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The ordeal of proving you're gay to the Turkish army

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Adventurer prepares to take 1924 Olympic medal to Everest summit

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The man who's recovered 250 corpses from Afghan battlefields

The man who's recovered 250 corpses from Afghan battlefields

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Niger faces a complicated humanitarian crisis

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The winner of Senegal's presidential election, Macky Sall, hails a "new era" for the country, signalling an end to Abdoulaye Wade's 12 years in power.

Two Nato servicemen are killed by a man dressed in Afghan army uniform in southern Afghanistan, a statement from the Western alliance says.

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Sri Lanka look to continue their rebuilding job after James Anderson and Stuart Broad strike for England on the first day of the first Test in Galle.

Sri Lanka are looking to rebuild job after James Anderson and Stuart Broad strike for England on the first day of the first Test in Galle.

David Cameron declines to reveal whom he has invited to dinner at No.10 - a request made in the wake of the donor row - saying it is "private".

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Sri Lanka are slowly rebuilding after James Anderson and Stuart Broad strike for England to leave the hosts three down on the first day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

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US President Barack Obama challenges North Korea and Iran, and pledges to work with Russia and China, ahead of a nuclear security summit in Seoul.

The winner of Senegal's presidential election, Macky Sall, hails a "new era" for the country, signalling an end to Abdoulaye Wade's 12 years in power.

More than 4,000 offenders, including paedophiles, drug dealers and rapists, had applications to become teachers rejected last year.

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The final part of England's winter schedule begins with the first day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

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Funding for research into dementia is to be more than doubled, to £66m by 2015, Prime Minister David Cameron is due to announce.

Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade admits election defeat against his rival Macky Sall, signalling an end to 12 years in power.

More than 4,000 offenders, including paedophiles, drug dealers and rapists, had applications to become teachers rejected last year.

Labour leader Ed Miliband says a "proper, independent investigation" must be held after Tory treasurer Peter Cruddas boasted he could secure access to the prime minister.

David Cameron declines to reveal whom he has invited to dinner at No.10 - a request made in the wake of the donor row - saying the details are private.

US President Barack Obama will discuss further nuclear arms cuts with Russia in May, a US official says, as the president addresses a South Korea summit.

US President Barack Obama says he will discuss further nuclear arms cuts with Russia in May, as he speaks to a summit in South Korea.

Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade admits election defeat against his rival Macky Sall, state media say, signalling an end to 12 years in power.

Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade admits election defeat against his rival Macky Sall, signalling an end to 12 years in power.

A summit aimed at reducing the risk of nuclear terrorism and involving some 50 countries is about to open in South Korea's capital, Seoul.

US President Barack Obama will discuss further nuclear arms cuts with Russia in May, a US official says ahead of a nuclear security summit in South Korea.

Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade admits defeat in a run-off election against his rival Macky Sall, state media say, bringing an end to 12 years in power.

Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade admits election defeat against his rival Macky Sall, state media say, signalling an end to 12 years in power.