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23:40 Lord AhmedPeer suspended after bounty claim Hosepipe drippingDrought may last until Christmas

A Labour peer is suspended from the party after accusations he called for a £10m bounty for the capture of President Obama and President Bush.

Official drought zones are declared in a further 17 English counties, as a warning comes that water shortages could last until Christmas.

US bounty for Pakistan hardliner Agency warns of flash flood risk
Profile: Lord Ahmed Farmers try to cope with drought
Profile: Lashkar-e-Taiba What does the hosepipe ban mean?
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  • A look back to the 1976 drought Watch
  • Matilda stars Sophia Kiely, Eleanor Worthington Cox, Kerry Ingram and Cleo DemetriouMatilda wins record Olivier haul Lord AhmedPeer suspended after bounty claim

    Musical hit Matilda is the toast of this year's Laurence Olivier Awards, becoming the most recognised single production in the event's 36-year history.

    A Labour peer is suspended from the party after accusations he called for a £10m bounty for the capture of President Obama and President Bush.

  • Highlights from ceremony Watch
  • US bounty for Pakistan hardliner
  • Sir Tim Rice recognised Watch
  • Profile: Lord Ahmed
  • Special Olivier award for Mason Profile: Lashkar-e-Taiba
    First UN monitors arrive in Syria Matilda wins record Olivier haul

    The first United Nations monitors arrive in Syria, as part of a peace deal aimed at ending over a year of violence, UN officials say.

    Musical hit Matilda is the toast of this year's Laurence Olivier Awards, becoming the most recognised single production in the event's 36-year history.

    Asian glaciers 'putting on mass' First UN monitors arrive in Syria

    Some glaciers in the mighty Karakoram range are defying the global trend and getting slightly thicker, researchers find.

    The first United Nations monitors arrive in Syria, as part of a peace deal aimed at ending over a year of violence, UN officials say.

    'Sir Humphrey dominating policy' Asian glaciers 'putting on mass'
    Steelmaking returns to Teesside 'Sir Humphrey dominating policy'
    Miliband urges £5,000 donors' cap Steelmaking returns to Teesside
    Store card debtors to be let off Miliband urges £5,000 donors' cap
    Virgin to appeal against BMI sale Store card debtors to be let off
    Three teenagers held in murder inquiry Virgin to appeal against BMI sale
    Chelsea beat Spurs to reach FA Cup final Three teenagers held in murder inquiry
    BBC Sport
    Neptune Collonges trainer Paul NichollsGrand National 'never risk-free' Chelsea celebrate Didier Drogba's goalTottenham 1-5 Chelsea

    Winning trainer Paul Nicholls says the Grand National will never be without risk following the deaths of two horses in this year's race.

    A controversial Juan Mata goal proves crucial as Chelsea beat Tottenham 5-1 to reach the FA Cup final against Liverpool.

    Celtic 1-2 Hearts Grand National 'never risk-free'
    Dominant Rosberg wins Chinese GP Celtic 1-2 Hearts
    Man Utd 4-0 Aston Villa Dominant Rosberg wins Chinese GP
    Hendry clinches place at Crucible Man Utd 4-0 Aston Villa
    23:35 Grand National horse raceHorse owner abandons the National Police jacketMurder probe follows man's death
    Sinking of Titanic commemorated Horse owner abandons the National
    23:25 Obama opposes drug legalisation
    No Americas consensus over Cuba
    23:20 Steelmaking returns to Teesside 'Sir Humphrey dominating policy'
    Miliband urges £5,000 donors' cap Steelmaking returns to Teesside
    Store card debtors to be let off Miliband urges £5,000 donors' cap
    Titanic anniversary commemorated Store card debtors to be let off
    Unions to hold BMI jobs meeting Titanic anniversary commemorated
    23:15 Added
  • Profile: Lord Ahmed
  • Profile: Lord Ahmed Profile: Lashkar-e-Taiba
    23:10 BREAKING NEWS LATEST
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    23:05 Asian glaciers 'putting on mass' First UN monitors arrive in Syria

    Some glaciers in the mighty Karakoram range are defying the global trend and getting slightly thicker, researchers find.

    The first United Nations monitors arrive in Syria, as part of a peace deal aimed at ending over a year of violence, UN officials say.

    Steelmaking returns to Teesside Asian glaciers 'putting on mass'

    Steelmaking returns to Teesside with the relighting of the blast furnace at the former Corus plant in Redcar.

    Some glaciers in the mighty Karakoram range are defying the global trend and getting slightly thicker, researchers find.

    Miliband urges £5,000 donors' cap Steelmaking returns to Teesside
    Store card debtors to be let off Miliband urges £5,000 donors' cap
    'Cyanide' link to Briton's China death Store card debtors to be let off
    First UN monitors arrive in Syria
    Egypt sues UK over frozen assets
    22:55 Relighting of the furnaceSteelmaking returns to Teesside Lord AhmedPeer suspended after bounty claim

    Steelmaking returns to Teesside with the relighting of the blast furnace at the former Corus plant in Redcar.

    A Labour peer is suspended from the party after accusations he called for a £10m bounty for the capture of President Obama and President Bush.

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    Miliband urges £5,000 donors' cap Steelmaking returns to Teesside

    Labour leader Ed Miliband says donations - including from trade unions - to political parties should be capped at £5,000 but says gifts from union members should continue.

    Steelmaking returns to Teesside with the relighting of the blast furnace at the former Corus plant in Redcar.

    Store card debtors to be let off Miliband urges £5,000 donors' cap
    'Cyanide' link to Briton's China death Store card debtors to be let off
    Titanic anniversary commemorated 'Cyanide' link to Briton's China death
    Virgin to appeal against BMI sale Titanic anniversary commemorated
    Donors criticise charity tax plan Virgin to appeal against BMI sale

    Live video - Match Of The Day 2 Live

    Man Utd 4-0 Aston Villa

    Bernanke and GeithnerUS 'to make profit from bailouts' MoneyDonors criticise charity tax plan
    Funding plans for Lotus 'on hold' US 'to make profit from bailouts'
    22:50 Labour peer suspended from the party after accusations he called for a £10m bounty for the capture of Presidents Obama and Bush Labour peer suspended from the party after accusations he called for a £10m bounty for the capture of Presidents Obama and Bush
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    22:40 New Syria clashes as monitors due
    First UN monitors arrive in Syria
    Furnace relit at factory in TeesideFurnace relit to mark steelworks return Watch01:28 Furnace relit at factory in TeesideFurnace relit to mark steelworks return Watch01:32
    22:35 Added BREAKING NEWS Labour peer suspended from the party after accusations he called for a £10m bounty for the capture of Presidents Obama and Bush
  • LATEST The furnace at the Corus plant in Redcar has been relit
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    A wreath being thrown off MS BalmoralHighlights of Titanic 100th anniversary Watch02:05 French people wave flagsFinal rallies ahead of French elections Watch01:48
    Borge and Hege Ousland marry at the Geographic North PoleI thee sled: Couple wed at North Pole Watch00:30 A wreath being thrown off MS BalmoralHighlights of Titanic 100th anniversary Watch02:05
    Furnace relit at factory in TeesideFurnace relit to mark steelworks return Watch01:28 Borge and Hege Ousland marry at the Geographic North PoleI thee sled: Couple wed at North Pole Watch00:30
    Buildings in London's Canary WharfCould these buildings come to life? Watch02:49 Furnace relit at factory in TeesideFurnace relit to mark steelworks return Watch01:28
    Livorno midfielder Piermario MorosiniItaly stadiums silent after player dies Watch01:15 Buildings in London's Canary WharfCould these buildings come to life? Watch02:49
    22:30 Matilda star Kerry Ingram Matilda wins record Olivier haul Matilda stars Sophia Kiely, Eleanor Worthington Cox, Kerry Ingram and Cleo DemetriouMatilda wins record Olivier haul
    Italy mourns footballer Morosini
    French poll rivals rally faithful
    22:15 Added
  • Store card debtors to be let off

  • 22:00

    Man Utd 4-0 Aston Villa

    Live video - Match Of The Day 2 Live

    Damaged gate of a prison in Bannu, Pakistan, after militants freed almost 400 prisoners on 15 April 2012Hundreds freed in Pakistan jail break Watch01:21 Female soldiers goose step through North KoreaN Korea's goose stepping soldiers Watch01:24
    Female soldiers goose step through North KoreaN Korea's goose stepping soldiers Watch01:24 The four Matildas pick up their award'Thanks Mum' - Matildas Olivier win Watch03:51
    A wreath being thrown off MS BalmoralHighlights of Titanic 100th anniversary Watch02:05 Damaged gate of a prison in Bannu, Pakistan, after militants freed almost 400 prisoners on 15 April 2012Hundreds freed in Pakistan jail break Watch01:21
    Borge and Hege Ousland marry at the Geographic North PoleI thee sled: Couple wed at North Pole Watch00:30 A wreath being thrown off MS BalmoralHighlights of Titanic 100th anniversary Watch02:05
    Furnace relit at factory in TeesideFurnace relit to mark steelworks return Watch01:28 Borge and Hege Ousland marry at the Geographic North PoleI thee sled: Couple wed at North Pole Watch00:30
    Buildings in London's Canary WharfCould these buildings come to life? Watch02:49 Furnace relit at factory in TeesideFurnace relit to mark steelworks return Watch01:28
    Livorno midfielder Piermario MorosiniItaly stadiums silent after player dies Watch01:15 Buildings in London's Canary WharfCould these buildings come to life? Watch02:49
    Tornado formingUS storm chaser captures tornado Watch01:38 Livorno midfielder Piermario MorosiniItaly stadiums silent after player dies Watch01:15
    21:50 Added Highlights from ceremony Watch
  • 21:45 Chelsea celebrate Didier Drogba's goalChelsea beat Spurs to reach FA Cup final Matilda star Kerry Ingram Matilda wins record Olivier haul

    A controversial Juan Mata goal proves crucial as Chelsea beat Tottenham 5-1 to reach the FA Cup final against Liverpool. BBC Sport

    Musical hit Matilda is the toast of this year's Laurence Olivier Awards, becoming the most recognised single production in the event's 36-year history.

  • Chelsea sorry for actions of fans
  • Sir Tim Rice recognised Watch
  • BBC SportRemoved
    Match as it happened Special Olivier award for Mason
    BBC SportRemoved
  • Some glaciers in the mighty Karakoram range are defying the global trend and getting slightly thicker, researchers find.

  • Matilda wins record Olivier haul Miliband urges £5,000 donors' cap

    Labour leader Ed Miliband says donations - including from trade unions - to political parties should be capped at £5,000 but says gifts from union members should continue.

  • Miliband urges £5,000 donors' cap 'Cyanide' link to Briton's China death
  • 'Cyanide' link to Briton's China death Titanic anniversary commemorated
    Titanic anniversary commemorated Virgin to appeal against BMI sale
    Virgin to appeal against BMI sale Donors criticise charity tax plan
    Donors criticise charity tax plan Three teenagers held in murder inquiry
    Three teenagers held in murder inquiry Chelsea beat Spurs to reach FA Cup final
    BBC Sport
    21:35 Added
    21:30 BREAKING NEWS LATEST
  • LATEST Virgin Atlantic is to appeal against allowing IAG, the owner of British Airways, to buy the airline BMI
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    21:10 Added BREAKING NEWS Musical hit Matilda becomes the most honoured production in the 36-year history of the Olivier awards
  • Miliband urges £5,000 donors' cap Matilda wins record Olivier haul
    'Cyanide' link to Briton's China death Miliband urges £5,000 donors' cap
    Titanic anniversary commemorated 'Cyanide' link to Briton's China death
    Virgin to appeal against BMI sale Titanic anniversary commemorated
    Donors criticise charity tax plan Virgin to appeal against BMI sale
    Three teenagers held in murder inquiry Donors criticise charity tax plan
    Doctors unite to combat obesity Three teenagers held in murder inquiry
    People walkingWalking 'could treat depression' Overweight womanDoctors unite to combat obesity
    Review of 'plain' cigarette packs Walking 'could treat depression'
    Duff McKagan and Slash of Guns N' Roses Rose absent at Hall of Fame event Robin GibbRobin Gibb in coma with pneumonia
    Robin Gibb in coma with pneumonia Rose absent at Hall of Fame event
    20:50 Manchester United manager Sir Alex FergusonSunday football Live Neptune Collonges trainer Paul NichollsGrand National 'never risk-free'

    Live text commentary as Chelsea thrash Tottenham to reach the FA Cup final after Man Utd ease past Aston Villa in the Premier League.

    Winning trainer Paul Nicholls says the Grand National will never be without risk following the deaths of two horses in this year's race.

    Grand National 'never risk-free' Celtic 1-2 Hearts
    Celtic 1-2 Hearts Man Utd 4-0 Aston Villa
    Man Utd 4-0 Aston Villa Hendry clinches place at Crucible
    Damaged gate of a prison in Bannu, Pakistan, after militants freed almost 400 prisoners on 15 April 2012Hundreds freed in Pakistan jail break Watch01:10 Damaged gate of a prison in Bannu, Pakistan, after militants freed almost 400 prisoners on 15 April 2012Hundreds freed in Pakistan jail break Watch01:21
    20:15 Titanic tragedy being remembered Titanic anniversary commemorated
    20:10 Chelsea celebrate Didier Drogba's goalTottenham 1-5 Chelsea Chelsea celebrate Didier Drogba's goalChelsea beat Spurs to reach FA Cup final
    20:05 Added FOOTBALL Chelsea beat Tottenham 5-1 to reach FA Cup final but game features goal-line controversy
  • Manchester United manager Sir Alex FergusonSunday football Live Chelsea celebrate Didier Drogba's goalTottenham 1-5 Chelsea

    Live text commentary as Chelsea thrash Tottenham to reach the FA Cup final after Manchester United ease past Aston Villa in the Premier League. BBC Sport

    A controversial Juan Mata goal proves crucial as Chelsea beat Tottenham 5-1 to reach the FA Cup final against Liverpool. BBC Sport

    Neptune Collonges trainer Paul NichollsGrand National 'never risk-free' Manchester United manager Sir Alex FergusonSunday football Live

    Winning trainer Paul Nicholls says the Grand National will never be without risk following the deaths of two horses in this year's race.

    Live text commentary as Chelsea thrash Tottenham to reach the FA Cup final after Man Utd ease past Aston Villa in the Premier League.

    Celtic 1-2 Hearts Grand National 'never risk-free'
    Man Utd 4-0 Aston Villa Celtic 1-2 Hearts
    Hendry clinches place at Crucible Man Utd 4-0 Aston Villa
    20:00
  • Challenge of furnace relighting
  • Furnace relit after 'tough year' Watch
  • Growth hope after plant's revival Challenge of furnace relighting

    Live text commentary of Tottenham v Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final after Manchester United ease past Aston Villa in the Premier League. BBC Sport

    Live text commentary as Chelsea thrash Tottenham to reach the FA Cup final after Manchester United ease past Aston Villa in the Premier League. BBC Sport

    19:45 Buildings in London's Canary WharfHow future buildings 'will come to life' Watch02:49 Furnace relit at factory in TeesideFurnace relit to mark steelworks return Watch01:28
    Livorno midfielder Piermario MorosiniItaly stadiums silent after player dies Watch01:15 Buildings in London's Canary WharfCould these buildings come to life? Watch02:49
    Tornado formingUS storm chaser captures tornado Watch01:38 Livorno midfielder Piermario MorosiniItaly stadiums silent after player dies Watch01:15
    Muslim Brotherhood candidate Khairat al-Shater and Omar SuleimanFavourites kicked out of Egypt elections Watch02:00 Tornado formingUS storm chaser captures tornado Watch01:38
    19:30 Afghanistan hit by multiple raids Watch 'Fighting season has begun' Watch
    19:25
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    Bun - genericBun throwing contestants set record AdeleAdele back on top of album chart
    Adele back on top of album chart Robin Gibb in coma with pneumonia
    N Korean leader speaks publicly
    Pakistan jail raid frees hundreds
    19:20 'Life paralysed' - BBC in Kabul Watch Afghanistan hit by multiple raids Watch
  • In pictures: Afghan attacks
  • 'Life paralysed' - BBC in Kabul Watch
  • Who are the Taliban? In pictures: Afghan attacks
    Afghan-Pakistan militant nexus Who are the Taliban?
    19:00 Robin Gibb in coma with pneumonia Adele back on top of album chart
    Borge and Hege Ousland marry at the Geographic North PoleI thee sled: Couple wed at North Pole Watch00:30 Female soldiers goose step through North KoreaN Korea's goose stepping soldiers Watch01:24
    Female soldiers goose step through North KoreaN Korea's goose stepping soldiers Watch01:24 Borge and Hege Ousland marry at the Geographic North PoleI thee sled: Couple wed at North Pole Watch00:30
    18:55 A rose rests on the new Titanic Memorial PlaqueIn pictures A child looks at a plaque in Belfast which features the names of those who died when the Titanic sankTitanic's birthplace

    Events mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.

    Belfast's balancing act to embrace not exploit legacy

    18:40 Miliband urges £5,000 donors' cap Asian glaciers 'putting on mass'
    'Cyanide' link to Briton's China death Miliband urges £5,000 donors' cap
    Titanic tragedy being remembered 'Cyanide' link to Briton's China death
    Virgin to appeal against BMI sale Titanic tragedy being remembered
    Donors criticise charity tax plan Virgin to appeal against BMI sale
    Three teenagers held in murder inquiry Donors criticise charity tax plan
    Doctors unite to combat obesity Three teenagers held in murder inquiry
    Services mark Hillsborough deaths Doctors unite to combat obesity
    Father's plea for missing son, 24 Clinic airlift for sick diver, 19
    18:30 Female soldiers goose step through North KoreaN Korea's goose stepping soldiers Watch01:24 A wreath being thrown off MS BalmoralHighlights of Titanic 100th anniversary Watch02:05
    Buildings in London's Canary WharfHow future buildings 'will come to life' Watch02:49 Female soldiers goose step through North KoreaN Korea's goose stepping soldiers Watch01:24
    Livorno midfielder Piermario MorosiniItaly stadiums silent after player dies Watch01:15 Buildings in London's Canary WharfHow future buildings 'will come to life' Watch02:49
    Tornado formingUS storm chaser captures tornado Watch01:38 Livorno midfielder Piermario MorosiniItaly stadiums silent after player dies Watch01:15
    Muslim Brotherhood candidate Khairat al-Shater and Omar SuleimanFavourites kicked out of Egypt elections Watch02:00 Tornado formingUS storm chaser captures tornado Watch01:38
    A wreath being thrown off MS BalmoralHighlights of Titanic 100th anniversary Watch02:05 Muslim Brotherhood candidate Khairat al-Shater and Omar SuleimanFavourites kicked out of Egypt elections Watch02:00
    18:25 Nato's force says 17 insurgents have been killed in the attacks they staged in Kabul and elsewhere Live Nato's force says 17 insurgents have been killed in the attacks they staged in Kabul and elsewhere Live
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  • Virgin to appeal against BMI sale

  • Added Three teenagers held in murder inquiry
  • BMI aeroplaneVirgin to appeal against BMI sale Bernanke and GeithnerUS 'to make profit from bailouts'
    US 'to make profit from bailouts' Funding plans for Lotus 'on hold'
    18:10 Former Corus plant in RedcarSteelmaking returns to Teesside Relighting of the furnaceSteelmaking returns to Teesside
    serviceTitanic tragedy being remembered Manchester United manager Sir Alex FergusonSunday football Live

    The 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, with the loss of more than 1,500 lives, is being remembered at a number of special events.

    Live text commentary of Tottenham v Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final after Manchester United ease past Aston Villa in the Premier League. BBC Sport

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  • In pictures: Memorial events
  • Highlights of commemorations Watch
  • As it happened: Titanic at 100
  • 'Silence for the perished' Watch
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    Donors criticise charity tax plan Titanic tragedy being remembered
    New Syria clashes as monitors due Donors criticise charity tax plan
    Manchester United manager Sir Alex FergusonSunday football Live Neptune Collonges trainer Paul NichollsGrand National 'never risk-free'

    Live text commentary as Premier League leaders Manchester United play Aston Villa before Tottenham face Chelsea in the FA Cup.

    Winning trainer Paul Nicholls says the Grand National will never be without risk following the deaths of two horses in this year's race.

    Grand National 'never risk-free' Celtic 1-2 Hearts
    Celtic 1-2 Hearts Dominant Rosberg wins Chinese GP
    Dominant Rosberg wins Chinese GP Man Utd 4-0 Aston Villa
    Man Utd 4-0 Aston Villa Hendry clinches place at Crucible
    Egypt sues UK over frozen assets
    New Syria clashes as monitors due
    Captain Edward John Smith onboard the OlympicEnduring legacy A rose rests on the new Titanic Memorial PlaqueIn pictures

    Why is there such fascination with Titanic's captain?

    Events mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.

    Daryl JacobHigh drama, low spirits Queen Elizabeth IIRare party

    More questions over safety at the Grand National BBC Sport

    What is the story of the 60 years of Queen Elizabeth's reign?

    Queen Elizabeth IIRare party Francois Hollande at campaign rally, 3 Mar 12Funny man

    What is the story of the 60 years of Queen Elizabeth's reign?

    Can jokes help Hollande become French president?

    Boxing brown haresYour pictures Daryl JacobHigh drama, low spirits

    Readers' photos on the theme of spring

    More questions over safety at the Grand National BBC Sport

    Funny man Photos with a voice

    Can jokes help Hollande become French president?

    Challenging perspectives through visual stories

    Photos with a voice Your pictures

    Challenging perspectives through visual stories

    Readers' photos on the theme of spring

    18:05
  • Latest on Taliban attacks Live
  • As it happened: Taliban attacks
  • Radcliffe concerned by half-marathon time Listen

    Man Utd 4-0 Aston Villa

    17:55 LATEST AFGHAN ATTACKS
    The furnace at the Corus plant in Redcar has been relit Nato's force says 17 insurgents have been killed in the attacks they staged in Kabul and elsewhere Live
    Virgin Atlantic is to appeal against allowing IAG, the owner of British Airways, to buy the airline BMI The furnace at the Corus plant in Redcar has been relit
    AFGHAN ATTACKS LATEST
    Nato's force in Afghanistan says at least 14 insurgents have been killed in the attacks they staged in Kabul and elsewhere Live Virgin Atlantic is to appeal against allowing IAG, the owner of British Airways, to buy the airline BMI
    17:40 In pictures: Titanic memorial events In pictures: Memorial events
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    'Everyone has fled' - BBC in Kabul Watch 'Life paralysed' - BBC in Kabul Watch
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  • Afghan-Pakistan militant nexus
  • Why Taliban are so strong
  • Steelmaking is about to return to Teesside with the relighting of the blast furnace at the former Corus plant in Redcar.

    Steelmaking returns to Teesside with the relighting of the blast furnace at the former Corus plant in Redcar.

  • Highlights of commemorations Watch
  • In pictures: Titanic memorial events
  • As it happened: Titanic at 100
  • Highlights of commemorations Watch
  • 'Silence for the perished' Watch
  • As it happened: Titanic at 100
  • Titanic: Explore the wreck
  • 'Silence for the perished' Watch
  • Bernanke and GeithnerUS 'to make profit from bailouts' BMI aeroplaneVirgin to appeal against BMI sale
    Funding plans for Lotus 'on hold' US 'to make profit from bailouts'
    Two women were killed in the blazeMother and daughter die in fire Elizabeth McGirr and her daughter DeirdreMother and daughter die in fire
    17:00 BREAKING NEWS LATEST
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    Virgin Atlantic is to appeal against allowing IAG, the owner of British Airways, to buy the airline BMI The furnace at the Corus plant in Redcar has been relit
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    Labour leader Ed Miliband calls for donations to political parties to be capped at £5,000 - including those from trade unions - but says gifts from union members should continue.

    Steelmaking is about to return to Teesside with the relighting of the blast furnace at the former Corus plant in Redcar.

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    Leading philanthropists, and the Tory party treasurer, add to pressure on the government over plans to cap tax relief on charitable donations.

    Unconfirmed rumours on the internet about the death of Briton Neil Heywood in China suggest he was poisoned with potassium cyanide.

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    The 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, with the loss of more than 1,500 lives, is being remembered at special events around the world.

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    14:15 The UK Foreign Office says all embassy staff in Kabul are accounted for Live The UK Foreign Office says attacks in Kabul are ongoing, and that all British embassy staff are accounted for Live
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    Multiple blasts and gunfire are heard in what appear to be co-ordinated attacks on several targets in Kabul, including the UK embassy.

    The Taliban carry out co-ordinated attacks on UK and other embassies, parliament and Nato's HQ in the capital Kabul, and elsewhere in Afghanistan.

    Livorno midfielder Piermario MorosiniItaly stadiums silent after player dies Watch01:15 Open prison doorsHundreds freed in Pakistan jail break Watch01:10
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    Muslim Brotherhood candidate Khairat al-Shater and Omar SuleimanFavourites kicked out of Egypt elections Watch02:00 Tornado formingUS storm chaser captures tornado Watch01:38
    Genghis KhanGenghis Khan sculpture unveiled Watch00:24 Muslim Brotherhood candidate Khairat al-Shater and Omar SuleimanFavourites kicked out of Egypt elections Watch02:00
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    13:15 Tornado formingUS storm chaser captures tornado Watch01:38 Service where the Titanic sankHighlights of Titanic 100th anniversary Watch02:05
    Genghis KhanGenghis Khan sculpture unveiled Watch00:24 Tornado formingUS storm chaser captures tornado Watch01:38
    N Korea military70,000 N Koreans applaud in unison Watch01:18 Genghis KhanGenghis Khan sculpture unveiled Watch00:24
    Tommy Jones and the Countess of RothesTitanic at 100: The unlikely lifeboat bond Watch03:50 N Korea military70,000 N Koreans applaud in unison Watch01:18
    13:10 Added BREAKING NEWS Follow our live coverage of the ongoing militant attack on multiple targets in Kabul Live
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    12:50 Italy mourns footballer Morosini Robin Gibb in coma with pneumonia
    Robin Gibb in coma with pneumonia Services mark Hillsborough deaths
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    Multiple blasts and gunfire are heard in what appear to be co-ordinated militant attacks on the Afghan capital Kabul.

    Multiple blasts and gunfire are heard in what appear to be co-ordinated attacks on several targets in Kabul, including the UK embassy.

    11:25 Miliband urges £5,000 donors' capEd Miliband Militants launch attacks on KabulPolice in Kabul, file pic

    Labour leader Ed Miliband calls for donations to political parties to be capped at £5,000 - including those from trade unions - but says gifts from union members should continue.

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    Labour leader Ed Miliband calls for donations to political parties to be capped at £5,000 - including those from trade unions - but says gifts from union members should continue.

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    Labour leader Ed Miliband calls for donations to political parties to be capped at £5,000 - including those from trade unions - but says gifts from members should continue.

    Labour leader Ed Miliband calls for donations to political parties to be capped at £5,000 - including those from trade unions - but says gifts from union members should continue.

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    Labour leader Ed Miliband offers to limit donations to his party from trade unions to £5,000 - but says gifts from members should continue.

    Labour leader Ed Miliband calls for donations to political parties to be capped at £5,000 - including those from trade unions - but says gifts from members should continue.

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    The 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, with the loss of more than 1,500 lives, is being remembered at special events around the world.

    Labour leader Ed Miliband offers to limit donations to his party from trade unions to £5,000 - but says gifts from members should continue.

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    The 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic is being remembered at special events across the world, including on the cruise ship retracing its route.

    The 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, with the loss of more than 1,500 lives, is being remembered at special events around the world.

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    Mercedes' Nico Rosberg wins the Chinese Grand Prix by 22 seconds, with Jenson Button second and Lewis Hamilton third.

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    Mercedes' Nico Rosberg leads the way in the Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai, with Jenson Button fourth and Lewis Hamilton fifth.

    Mercedes' Nico Rosberg leads the way in the Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai, with Jenson Button second and Lewis Hamilton fourth.

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    Why is there such fascination with Titanic's captain?

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    Daryl JacobHigh drama, low spirits Captain Edward John Smith onboard the OlympicEnduring legacy

    More questions over safety at the Grand National BBC Sport

    Why is there such fascination with Titanic's captain?

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    Mercedes' Nico Rosberg leads the way in the Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai, with Jenson Button second and Lewis Hamilton third.

    Mercedes' Nico Rosberg leads the way in the Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai, with Jenson Button fourth and Lewis Hamilton fifth.

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    Tornado formingUS storm chaser captures tornado Watch01:38 Livorno midfielder Piermario MorosiniItaly stadiums silent after player dies Watch01:15
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    Tommy Jones and the Countess of RothesTitanic at 100: The unlikely lifeboat bond Watch03:50 Muslim Brotherhood candidate Khairat al-Shater and Omar SuleimanFavourites kicked out of Egypt elections Watch02:00
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    Leading philanthropists, and the Tory party treasurer, add to pressure on the government over plans to cap tax relief on charitable donations, warning they "will deprive charities of much-needed funds".

    Leading philanthropists, and the Tory party treasurer, add to pressure on the government over plans to cap tax relief on charitable donations.

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    Leading philanthropists, and the Tory party treasurer, add to pressure on the government over plans to cap tax relief on charitable donations, warning they "will deprive charities of much-needed funds".

    The sponsorship of the Olympics by fast-food firms "sends the wrong message", say doctors uniting in a single campaign to tackle rising levels of obesity.

    Swinney warning on tax relief cap McDonald's boosts Olympic backing
    Most common tax avoidance schemes 'Missed opportunity' on exercise
    Doctors unite to combat obesity Robin Gibb in coma with pneumonia

    The sponsorship of the Olympics by fast-food firms "sends the wrong message", say doctors uniting in a single campaign to tackle rising levels of obesity.

    Bee Gee Robin Gibb is in a coma after suffering from pneumonia, his official website says.

    Robin Gibb in coma with pneumonia Donors criticise charity tax plan

    Bee Gee Robin Gibb is in a coma after suffering from pneumonia, his official website says.

    Leading philanthropists, and the Tory party treasurer, add to pressure on the government over plans to cap tax relief on charitable donations, warning they "will deprive charities of much-needed funds".

    Pakistan jail raid frees hundreds Monitors poised for Syria mission
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    Obama opposes drug legalisation Pakistan jail raid frees hundreds

    Mercedes' Nico Rosberg leads the way in the Chinese Grand Prix, with Jenson Button third and Lewis Hamilton up to fifth.

    Mercedes' Nico Rosberg leads the way in the Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai, with Jenson Button second and Lewis Hamilton third.

    09:05 Genghis Khan statueGenghis Khan sculpture unveiled in Marble Arch Bun - genericBun throwing contestants set record
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    08:50 Two men hurt, one badly, in crash Beach nudists 'risk prosecution'
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    The 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic is being remembered at special events across the world, including in the ship's birthplace Belfast.

    The 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic is being remembered at special events across the world, including on the cruise ship retracing its route.

    08:35 Donors criticise charity tax plan Titanic tragedy being rememberedTitanic

    Leading philanthropists, and the Tory party treasurer, add to pressure on the government over plans to cap tax relief on charitable donations, warning they "will deprive charities of much-needed funds".

    The 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic is being remembered at special events across the world, including in the ship's birthplace Belfast.

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    Leading philanthropists, and the Tory party treasurer, add to pressure on the government over plans to cap tax relief on charitable donations, warning they "will deprive charities of much-needed funds".

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    Robin Gibb in coma with pneumonia Doctors unite to combat obesity

    Bee Gee Robin Gibb is in a coma after suffering from pneumonia, his official website says.

    The sponsorship of the Olympics by fast-food firms "sends the wrong message", say doctors uniting in a single campaign to tackle rising levels of obesity.

    Pakistan jail raid frees hundreds Robin Gibb in coma with pneumonia

    Almost 400 prisoners escape from a jail in north-west Pakistan after it comes under attack from heavily armed militants, officials say.

    Bee Gee Robin Gibb is in a coma after suffering from pneumonia, his official website says.

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    Tommy Jones and the Countess of RothesTitanic at 100: The unlikely lifeboat bond Watch03:50 Muslim Brotherhood candidate Khairat al-Shater and Omar SuleimanFavourites kicked out of Egypt elections Watch02:00
    N Korea military70,000 N Koreans applaud in unison Watch01:18 Tommy Jones and the Countess of RothesTitanic at 100: The unlikely lifeboat bond Watch03:50
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    08:30

    Leading philanthropists, and the Tory party treasurer, criticise the government's plan to cap tax relief on charitable donations, warning it "will deprive charities of much-needed funds."

    Leading philanthropists, and the Tory party treasurer, add to pressure on the government over plans to cap tax relief on charitable donations, warning they "will deprive charities of much-needed funds".

    Most common tax avoidance schemes Swinney warning on tax relief cap
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    08:25 N Korea military70,000 N Koreans applaud in unison Watch01:18 Tornado formingUS storm chaser captures tornado Watch01:38
    House destroyed by tornado in Oklahoma'Lives at risk' as tornadoes hit US Watch02:00 N Korea military70,000 N Koreans applaud in unison Watch01:18
    Moonbuggy racingNasa hosts moonbuggy race Watch00:43 Matt LucasMatt Lucas: Awards, Arsenal and alopecia Watch06:59
    Sophia, Cleo and EleanorMeet the Matildas - West End child stars Watch02:37 Portrait of David Dawson by Lucian Freud'I was Lucian Freud's nude model' Watch01:53
    Portrait of David Dawson by Lucian Freud'I was Lucian Freud's nude model' Watch01:53 Sophia, Cleo and EleanorMeet the Matildas - West End child stars Watch02:37
    08:20 Prayers said, one minute's silence observed and wreaths put into sea at ship's wreck site Live Prayers said, two minutes of silence observed and wreaths put into sea at ship's wreck site Live
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    Mercedes' Nico Rosberg starts on pole alongside team-mate Michael Schumacher for the Chinese GP with Kamui Kobayashi third.

    Mercedes' Nico Rosberg leads the way in the Chinese Grand Prix, with Jenson Button third and Lewis Hamilton up to fifth.

    08:05 Live coverage of the Chinese Grand Prix on BBC One and BBC Sport website Live coverage of the Chinese Grand Prix on BBC One and BBC Sport website Live
    Obama 'paid 20.5% in tax' in 2011
    Tornadoes sweep across US Midwest
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    Neptune Collonges wins the Grand National at Aintree in a photo finish from Sunnyhillboy to give Paul Nicholls his first win in the race, but Synchronised and According to Pete suffer fatal injuries.

    Mercedes' Nico Rosberg starts on pole alongside team-mate Michael Schumacher for the Chinese GP with Kamui Kobayashi third.

    Rosberg takes landmark first pole Moyes rues missed FA Cup chance
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    Live coverage of the commemorations of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic - from Belfast, Southampton, Cobh and the wreck site in the Atlantic.

    The sponsorship of the Olympics by fast-food firms "sends the wrong message" say doctors who have united in a single campaign to tackle rising levels of obesity.

    The sponsorship of the Olympics by fast-food firms "sends the wrong message", say doctors uniting in a single campaign to tackle rising levels of obesity.

    Sizing it up: The facts behind global obesity Watch The facts behind global obesity Watch

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    Nearly 400 prisoners including militants escape from jail in northwest Pakistan, officials say Prayers said, one minute's silence observed and wreaths put into sea at ship's wreck site Live
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    Leading philanthropists criticise the government's plan to cap tax relief on charitable donations An advance team of UN monitors prepares to go to Syria within hours of a Security Council vote
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    06:40 Boxing brown haresYour pictures Daryl JacobHigh drama, low spirits

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    06:35 Pakistan attack frees prisoners Pakistan jail raid frees hundreds

    Almost 400 prisoners have escaped from a Pakistani jail after it came under attack from heavily-armed militants, officials say.

    Almost 400 prisoners escape from a jail in north-west Pakistan after it comes under attack from heavily armed militants, officials say.

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    Bee Gee Robin Gibb is in a coma after suffering from pneumonia, his official website says.

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    Almost 400 prisoners have escaped from a Pakistani jail after it came under attack from heavily-armed militants, officials say.

    Bee Gee Robin Gibb is in a coma after suffering from pneumonia, his official website says.

    Monitors poised for Syria mission Pakistan attack frees prisoners

    An advance team of UN monitors prepares to go to Syria within hours of a Security Council vote, with the ceasefire reportedly close to collapse.

    Almost 400 prisoners have escaped from a Pakistani jail after it came under attack from heavily-armed militants, officials say.

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    05:15 Doctors unite to combat obesityOverweight woman Donors criticise charity tax plan

    The sponsorship of the Olympics by fast-food firms "sends the wrong message" say doctors who have united in a single campaign to tackle rising levels of obesity.

    Leading philanthropists, and the Tory party treasurer, criticise the government's plan to cap tax relief on charitable donations, warning it "will deprive charities of much-needed funds."

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  • MoneyDonors criticise charity tax plan Overweight womanDoctors unite to combat obesity

    Leading philanthropists, and the Tory party treasurer, criticise the government's plan to cap tax relief on charitable donations, warning it "will deprive charities of much-needed funds."

    The sponsorship of the Olympics by fast-food firms "sends the wrong message" say doctors who have united in a single campaign to tackle rising levels of obesity.

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    Almost 400 prisoners escape from a Pakistani jail after it comes under attack from heavily-armed militants, officials said.

    Almost 400 prisoners have escaped from a Pakistani jail after it came under attack from heavily-armed militants, officials say.

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    An advance team of UN monitors prepares to go to Syria within hours of a Security Council vote Nearly 400 prisoners including militants escape from jail in northwest Pakistan, officials say
    Leading philanthropists criticise the government's plan to cap tax relief on charitable donations An advance team of UN monitors prepares to go to Syria within hours of a Security Council vote
    Bee Gees band member Robin Gibb 'in a coma' after contracting pneumonia, says his website Leading philanthropists criticise the government's plan to cap tax relief on charitable donations
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    Monitors poised for Syria mission Pakistan attack frees prisoners

    An advance team of UN monitors prepares to go to Syria within hours of a Security Council vote, with the ceasefire reportedly close to collapse.

    Almost 400 prisoners escape from a Pakistani jail after it comes under attack from heavily-armed militants, officials said.

    Titanic tragedy to be remembered Monitors poised for Syria mission

    The 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic is being remembered at special events across the world, including in the ship's birthplace Belfast.

    An advance team of UN monitors prepares to go to Syria within hours of a Security Council vote, with the ceasefire reportedly close to collapse.

    Obama opposes drug legalisation Titanic tragedy to be remembered
    Pair charged with murder of baby Obama opposes drug legalisation
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    Iran nuclear talks 'constructive' Egypt candidates barred from poll
    UK defends China death response Iran nuclear talks 'constructive'
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    Mercedes' Nico Rosberg takes his first pole position as he beats Lewis Hamilton to the fastest time in Chinese GP qualifying.

    Neptune Collonges wins the Grand National at Aintree in a photo finish from Sunnyhillboy to give Paul Nicholls his first win in the race, but Synchronised and According to Pete suffer fatal injuries.

    Two horses die in Grand National Rosberg takes landmark first pole
    Liverpool 2-1 Everton Two horses die in Grand National
    Aberdeen 1-2 Hibernian Liverpool 2-1 Everton
    Widnes 38-40 St Helens Aberdeen 1-2 Hibernian
    03:20 Bee Gees band member Robin Gibb 'in a coma' after contracting pneumonia, says his website An advance team of UN monitors prepares to go to Syria within hours of a Security Council vote
    Organisations representing nearly every doctor in the UK have united in a single campaign to tackle rising levels of obesity Leading philanthropists criticise the government's plan to cap tax relief on charitable donations
    Fresh Iran nuclear talks to be held in Baghdad on 23 May, after first talks described as "constructive" Bee Gees band member Robin Gibb 'in a coma' after contracting pneumonia, says his website
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    Readers' photos on the theme of spring.

    02:55 Obama opposes drug legalisation Monitors poised for Syria mission

    US President Barack Obama warns of the dangers of legalising drugs ahead of an Americas summit in Colombia discussing the issue.

    An advance team of UN monitors prepares to go to Syria within hours of a Security Council vote, with the ceasefire reportedly close to collapse.

    Pair charged with murder of baby Obama opposes drug legalisation
    UN backs plan for Syria monitors Pair charged with murder of baby
    Boxing brown haresYour pictures Women hug each other and pray shortly after the earthquakeAceh quake
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    Daryl JacobHigh drama, low spirits Queen Elizabeth IIRare party

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    Few monarchs make it to 60 years on the throne

    Little boy lost High drama, low spirits

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    02:50 Bee Gees band member Robin Gibb 'in a coma' after contracting pneumonia, says his website Bee Gees band member Robin Gibb 'in a coma' after contracting pneumonia, says his website

    The sponsorship of the Olympics by fast-food firms "sends the wrong messge" say doctors who have united in a single campaign to tackle rising levels of obesity.

    The sponsorship of the Olympics by fast-food firms "sends the wrong message" say doctors who have united in a single campaign to tackle rising levels of obesity.

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    02:20 Queen Elizabeth IIRare party Captain Edward John Smith onboard the OlympicEnduring legacy

    Few monarchs make it to 60 years on the throne

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    Daryl JacobHigh drama, low spirits Queen Elizabeth IIRare party

    More questions over safety at the Grand National BBC Sport

    Few monarchs make it to 60 years on the throne

    Francois Hollande at campaign rally, 3 Mar 12Funny man Daryl JacobHigh drama, low spirits

    Can jokes help Hollande become French president?

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    02:15 US President Barack Obama at the CEO Summit of the AmericasObama opposes drug legalisation MoneyDonors criticise charity tax plan

    US President Barack Obama warns of the dangers of legalising drugs ahead of an Americas summit in Colombia discussing the issue.

    Leading philanthropists, and the Tory party treasurer, criticise the government's plan to cap tax relief on charitable donations, warning it "will deprive charities of much-needed funds."

    US army disciplines summit staff Swinney warning on tax relief cap
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    Titanic tragedy to be remembered Obama opposes drug legalisation

    The 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic is being remembered at special events across the world, including in the ship's birthplace Belfast.

    US President Barack Obama warns of the dangers of legalising drugs ahead of an Americas summit in Colombia discussing the issue.

    Pair charged with murder of baby Titanic tragedy to be remembered

    A man and a woman are charged with the murder of a seven-week-old baby who died at a hospital in West Yorkshire after suffering serious injuries.

    The 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic is being remembered at special events across the world, including in the ship's birthplace Belfast.

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    Francois Hollande at campaign rally, 3 Mar 12Funny man Daryl JacobHigh drama, low spirits

    Can jokes help Hollande become French president?

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    Saroo Brierley as a childLittle boy lost Francois Hollande at campaign rally, 3 Mar 12Funny man

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    How Google Earth helped reunite a family after 25 years

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    01:10 Saroo Brierley as a childLittle boy lost Francois Hollande at campaign rally, 3 Mar 12Funny man

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    The UN Security Council agrees to send an advance team of monitors to Syria, as violence in some areas appears to be endangering the ceasefire.

    US President Barack Obama warns of the dangers of legalising drugs ahead of an Americas summit in Colombia discussing the issue.

  • 'Little ceasefire to monitor' Watch
  • US army disciplines summit staff
  • Plan opens 'narrow window' Watch
  • Tough topics for Americas summit
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  • Obama opposes drug legalisation
    Peruvian troops liberate hostages
    00:55 Khairat al-ShaterEgypt candidates barred from poll A general view of buildings, which according to the opposition were damaged by the government"s army, at Juret al-Shayah in Homs April 14, 2012.  UN backs plan for Syria monitors

    Egyptian election officials bar 10 candidates from the presidential poll, including ex-spy chief Omar Suleiman and the Muslim Brotherhood's Khairat al-Shater.

    The UN Security Council agrees to send an advance team of monitors to Syria, as violence in some areas appears to be endangering the ceasefire.

  • Profile: Khairat al-Shater
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  • Profile: Omar Suleiman
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    A man and a woman are charged with the murder of a seven-week-old baby who died at a hospital in West Yorkshire after suffering serious injuries.

    The 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic is being remembered at special events across the world, including in the ship's birthplace Belfast.

    Ministers stick to fuel strike plans Pair charged with murder of baby

    The government says it is right to continue with contingency plans for a fuel strike, despite a deal appearing to be near.

    A man and a woman are charged with the murder of a seven-week-old baby who died at a hospital in West Yorkshire after suffering serious injuries.

    Iran nuclear talks 'constructive' Egypt candidates barred from poll
    UN backs plan for Syria monitors Ministers stick to fuel strike plans
    UK defends China death response Iran nuclear talks 'constructive'
    Footballer death at Italy match UK defends China death response
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    00:50 Saroo Brierley as a childLittle boy lost Queen Elizabeth IIRare party

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    Organisations representing nearly every doctor in the UK have united in a single campaign to tackle rising levels of obesity.

    The sponsorship of the Olympics by fast-food firms "sends the wrong messge" say doctors who have united in a single campaign to tackle rising levels of obesity.