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I wouldn't pick Beckham - Lineker

Pietersen hits first Twenty20 ton

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Louis Theroux and a very different sort of school

Has the phone-hacking scandal reached Murdoch's US doorstep

Gavin Hewitt on who is pulling the big crowds before presidential vote

Louis Theroux and a very different sort of school

Why welfare changes may prove too complex

Gavin Hewitt on who is pulling the big crowds before presidential vote

A US base is dismantled, but Afghanistan's Taliban fight on

The Pakistani women destroyed by brutal acid attacks

How will the Olympic torch survive a British summer?

Why welfare changes may prove too complex

Why a tradition among Bradford's UK-born Pakistani community is growing Today

A US base is dismantled, but Afghanistan's Taliban fight on

Chemicals fire could curb global car production

Why a tradition among Bradford's UK-born Pakistani community is growing Today

Three men are jailed for life for a shooting in a south London shop which left a five-year-old girl paralysed.

A Nato Black Hawk helicopter crashes in southern Afghanistan, with four people on board, US officials say.

New talks aimed at averting strikes by fuel tanker drivers are to be held on Monday, conciliation service Acas has said.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says the situation in Syria remains "highly precarious", as initial agreement is reached on the deployment of ceasefire observers.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says the situation in Syria remains "highly precarious", as initial agreement is reached on the deployment of ceasefire observers.

Three men are jailed for life for a shooting in a south London shop which left a five-year-old girl paralysed.

Three men are jailed for life for a shooting in a south London shop which left a five-year-old girl paralysed.

Footage of the moment when three men were hit by a car during riots in Birmingham is shown at the trial of their alleged murderers.

Labour MP for North Tyneside Mary Glindon is leading an adjournment debate on the Armed Forces Covenant

Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has accused the government of presiding over a "farce" in its efforts to deport the radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada.

MPs are debating amendments on changes to child benefit during the second day of committee stage

Labour MP for North Tyneside Mary Glindon is leading an adjournment debate on the Armed Forces Covenant

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says the situation in Syria remains "highly precarious", as initial agreement is reached on the deployment of ceasefire observers.

Anders Behring Breivik aimed to kill hundreds of people with his gun and bomb attacks, he tells day four of his murder trial in Oslo.

Anders Behring Breivik aimed to kill hundreds of people with his gun and bomb attacks, he tells day four of his murder trial in Oslo.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says the situation in Syria remains "highly precarious", as initial agreement is reached on the deployment of ceasefire observers.

Why welfare changes may prove complex

Why welfare changes may prove too complex

Three men are jailed for life for a shooting in a south London shop which left a five-year-old girl paralysed.

New talks aimed at averting strikes by fuel tanker drivers are to be held on Monday, conciliation service Acas has said.

The Sun's royal editor has been arrested by detectives investigating alleged illegal payments to police and public officials, the BBC learns.

Three men are jailed for life for a shooting in a south London shop which left a five-year-old girl paralysed.

A US base is dismantled, but Afghanistan's Taliban fight on

Why welfare changes may prove complex

How will the Olympic torch survive a British summer?

A US base is dismantled, but Afghanistan's Taliban fight on

Why welfare changes may prove complex

How will the Olympic torch survive a British summer?

Anders Behring Breivik aimed to kill hundreds of people with his gun and bomb attacks, he tells his day four of his murder trial in Oslo.

Anders Behring Breivik aimed to kill hundreds of people with his gun and bomb attacks, he tells day four of his murder trial in Oslo.

Why a tradition among Bradford's UK-born Pakistani community is growing Today

Why welfare changes may prove complex

Daily life under a death sentence in a Holocaust ghetto

Why a tradition among Bradford's UK-born Pakistani community is growing Today

Anders Behring Breivik tells his murder trial in Oslo he originally planned three car bombs, not one, but found it too difficult to build them.

Anders Behring Breivik aimed to kill hundreds of people with his gun and bomb attacks, he tells his day four of his murder trial in Oslo.

Bolton manager Owen Coyle says it would not surprise him if Fabrice Muamba played football again, but stressed he will need time.

Force India team members flee as petrol bombs are hurled over their vehicle on their way back from the Bahrain Grand Prix track.

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Ricco receives 12-year doping ban

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Syria and the UN reach a preliminary deal on the deployment of observers for the country's agreed ceasefire, officials from both sides said.

Ban Ki-moon says the situation in Syria remains "highly precarious", as Syria and the UN reach a preliminary deal on the deployment of observers for the country's agreed ceasefire.

MPs are debating amendments on changes to the age related personal allowance, the so-called "granny tax"

MPs are debating amendments on changes to child benefit during the second day of committee stage

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The home secretary tells MPs radical cleric Abu Qatada's deportation case has "no right" to be referred to the European Court of Human Rights.

The home secretary defends her handling of attempts to deport radical cleric Abu Qatada, but tells MPs he is likely to remain in the UK "for many months".

Daily life under a death sentence in a Holocaust ghetto

Why a tradition among Bradford's UK-born Pakistani community is growing Today

Chemicals fire could curb global car production

Daily life under a death sentence in a Holocaust ghetto

Have talent show judges had their day?

Chemicals fire could curb global car production

Daily life under a death sentence in a Holocaust ghetto

A US base is dismantled, but Afghanistan's Taliban fight on

Daily life under a death sentence in a Holocaust ghetto

Gavin Hewitt on who is pulling the big crowds before presidential vote

How will the Olympic torch survive a British summer?

Daily life under a death sentence in a Holocaust ghetto

Obscure chemicals fire could curb global car production

How will the Olympic torch survive a British summer?

Have talent show judges had their day?

Chemicals fire could curb global car production

Mechanical animals park hopes to regenerate French city

Have talent show judges had their day?

The Sun's royal editor has been arrested by detectives investigating alleged illegal payments to police and public officials, the BBC learns.

Three men are jailed for life for a shooting in a south London shop which left a five-year-old girl paralysed.

Three men are jailed for life for a shooting in a south London shop which left a five-year-old girl paralysed.

Anders Behring Breivik tells his murder trial in Oslo he originally planned three car bombs, not one, but found it too difficult to build them.

Anders Behring Breivik tells his murder trial in Oslo he originally planned three car bombs, not one, but found it too difficult to build them.

The Sun's royal editor has been arrested by detectives investigating alleged illegal payments to police and public officials, the BBC learns.

Syria and the UN reach a preliminary deal on the deployment of observers for the country's fragile ceasefire, officials from both sides said.

Syria and the UN reach a preliminary deal on the deployment of observers for the country's agreed ceasefire, officials from both sides said.

Three men are jailed for life for a shooting in a south London shop which left a five-year-old girl paralysed.

The Sun's royal editor has been arrested by detectives investigating alleged illegal payments to police and public officials, the BBC learns.

The Sun's royal editor has been arrested by detectives investigating alleged illegal payments to police and public officials, the BBC learns.

Three men are jailed for life for a shooting in a south London shop which left a five-year-old girl paralysed.

Manchester United remain the world's richest football club, according to Forbes magazine.

Bolton manager Owen Coyle says it would not surprise him if Fabrice Muamba played football again, but stressed he will need time.

MPs are debating the Finance (No 4) Bill at Committee Stage, for the second day.

MPs are debating amendments on changes to the age related personal allowance, the so-called "granny tax"

Leader of the House, Sir George Young, is outlining the business of the House to MPs

MPs are debating the Finance (No 4) Bill at Committee Stage, for the second day.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says Syria has failed to comply with a peace plan obligation to pull forces from urban areas and urges more observers.

Syria and the UN reach a preliminary deal on the deployment of observers for the country's fragile ceasefire, officials from both sides said.

Anders Behring Breivik tells his murder trial in Oslo he originally planned three car bombs, not one, but found it too difficult to build them.

The Sun's royal editor has been arrested by detectives investigating alleged illegal payments to police and public officials, the BBC learns.

The Sun's royal editor has been arrested by detectives investigating alleged illegal payments to police and public officials, the BBC learns.

Anders Behring Breivik tells his murder trial in Oslo he originally planned three car bombs, not one, but found it too difficult to build them.

Force India team members flee as petrol bombs are hurled over their vehicle on their way back from the Bahrain Grand Prix track.

Manchester United remain the world's richest football club, according to Forbes magazine.

Murray through after rival quits

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Do you want the good news or the bad news?

Do you want the good news or the bad news?

Louganis hits head on diving board Watch

Have talent show judges had their day?

Obscure chemicals fire could curb global car production

Mechanical animals park hopes to regenerate French city

Have talent show judges had their day?

What are the rules on charitable giving?

Mechanical animals park hopes to regenerate French city

The sufferings of Tamils trying to escape Sri Lanka

What are the rules on charitable giving?

Police arrest a Sun journalist and two other people as part of a probe into illegal payments made to public officials by journalists, after News Corporation provided vital information

The Sun's royal editor has been arrested by detectives investigating alleged illegal payments to police and public officials, the BBC learns.

Home Secretary Theresa May is answering an urgent question from Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper

Leader of the House, Sir George Young, is outlining the business of the House to MPs

Louis Theroux and a school with more teachers than pupils

Louis Theroux and a very different sort of school

Have talent show judges had their day?

Daily life under a death sentence in a Holocaust ghetto

Mechanical animals park hopes to regenerate French city

How will the Olympic torch survive a British summer?

How will the Olympic torch survive a British summer?

Have talent show judges had their day?

What are the rules on charitable giving?

Mechanical animals park hopes to regenerate French city

The sufferings of Tamils trying to escape Sri Lanka

What are the rules on charitable giving?

Readers' responses to Saudi princess’s call for change

The sufferings of Tamils trying to escape Sri Lanka

More press focus on Abu Qatada case

What are the rules on charitable giving?

What are the rules on charitable giving?

The sufferings of Tamils trying to escape Sri Lanka

The sufferings of Tamils trying to escape Sri Lanka

Readers' responses to Saudi princess’s call for change

Readers' responses to Saudi princess’s call for change

More press focus on Abu Qatada case

Police arrest a Sun journalist and two other people as part of a probe into illegal payments made to public officials by journalists, after News Corporation provided vital information

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says Syria has failed to comply with a peace plan obligation to pull forces from urban areas and urges more observers.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says Syria has failed to comply with a peace plan obligation to pull forces from urban areas and urges more observers.

Three men are jailed for life for a shooting in a south London shop which left a five-year-old girl paralysed.

Labour MPs will seek to force a Commons vote on plans to freeze age-related tax allowances for pensioners - the so-called "granny tax".

Police arrest a Sun journalist and two other people as part of a probe into illegal payments made to public officials by journalists, after News Corporation provided vital information

The home secretary insists radical cleric Abu Qatada's deportation case has "no right" to be referred to the European Court of Human Rights.

The home secretary tells MPs radical cleric Abu Qatada's deportation case has "no right" to be referred to the European Court of Human Rights.

Force India team members are caught up in a petrol bomb incident as they return from the Bahrain Grand Prix track.

Force India team members flee as petrol bombs are hurled over their vehicle on their way back from the Bahrain Grand Prix track.

A former secretary of state for Scotland has said that students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland face "scandalous discrimination" over fees for studying at Scottish universities.

Home Secretary Theresa May is answering an urgent question from Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper

Anders Behring Breivik makes no far-right salute as he arrives in court to give evidence about his bombing of an Oslo government building.

Anders Behring Breivik tells his murder trial in Oslo he originally planned three car bombs, not one, but found it too difficult to build them.

MPs are putting questions to the transport secretary, Justine Greening

A former secretary of state for Scotland has said that students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland face "scandalous discrimination" over fees for studying at Scottish universities.

Why India's boxers could shine at Olympics

How will the Olympic torch survive a British summer?

Force India team members are caught up in a firebomb incident as they return from the Bahrain Grand Prix track.

Force India team members are caught up in a petrol bomb incident as they return from the Bahrain Grand Prix track.

A firebomb lands near a Force India hire car as the team drive away from the Bahrain Grand Prix track.

Force India team members are caught up in a firebomb incident as they return from the Bahrain Grand Prix track.

Thousands of attempts have been made to hack into the computers of Britain's largest provider of abortion services, the BBC learns.

Labour MPs will seek to force a Commons vote on plans to freeze age-related tax allowances for pensioners - the so-called "granny tax".

A firebomb lands near a Force India hire car as the team drive away from the Bahrain Grand Prix track on Wednesday.

A firebomb lands near a Force India hire car as the team drive away from the Bahrain Grand Prix track.

Prime Minister David Cameron acknowledged that it had been a "tough month" for him as opposition leader Ed Miliband branded the Budget an "omni-shambles".

MPs are putting questions to the transport secretary, Justine Greening

Police arrest a Sun journalist and two other people as part of a probe into illegal payments made to public officials by journalists, after News Corporation provided vital information.

Police arrest a Sun journalist and two other people as part of a probe into illegal payments made to public officials by journalists, after News Corporation provided vital information

A firebomb lands near a Force India truck as the team drive away from the Bahrain Grand Prix track on Wednesday.

A firebomb lands near a Force India hire car as the team drive away from the Bahrain Grand Prix track on Wednesday.

Force India team members involved in a violent incident on their way back from the Bahrain Grand Prix track on Wednesday.

A firebomb lands near a Force India truck as the team drive away from the Bahrain Grand Prix track on Wednesday.

Police arrest three people in connection with an investigation into illegal payments to police and public officials by journalists.

Police arrest a Sun journalist and two other people as part of a probe into illegal payments made to public officials by journalists, after News Corporation provided vital information.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola claims Chelsea are now favourites to reach the Champions League final after the holders were beaten at Stamford Bridge.

Force India team members involved in a violent incident on their way back from the Bahrain Grand Prix track on Wednesday.

Anders Behring Breivik complies with a request not to make a far-right salute in court, as he reveals he began planning a "suicide action" in 2006.

Anders Behring Breivik makes no far-right salute as he arrives in court to give evidence about his bombing of an Oslo government building.

Anders Behring Breivik complies with a request not to make a far-right salute in court, ahead of questioning on his Oslo bomb attack.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says Syria has failed to comply with a peace plan obligation to pull forces from urban areas and urges more observers.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says Syria has failed to comply with a peace plan obligation to pull forces from urban areas and urges more observers.

Anders Behring Breivik complies with a request not to make a far-right salute in court, as he reveals he began planning a "suicide action" in 2006.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says Syria has failed to comply with a peace plan obligation to pull forces from urban areas and urges more observers.

Police arrest three people in connection with an investigation into illegal payments to police and public officials by journalists.

Breivik giving bombing testimony

Anders Behring Breivik complies with a request not to make a far-right salute in court, ahead of questioning on his Oslo bomb attack.

Hackers target abortion provider

Thousands of attempts have been made to hack into the computers of Britain's largest provider of abortion services, the BBC learns.

A series of deadly blasts strikes a number of Iraqi cities, killing at least 15 people and injuring many more, police say.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says Syria has failed to comply with a peace plan obligation to pull forces from urban areas and urges more observers.

Anders Behring Breivik complies with a request not to make a far-right salute in court, ahead of questioning on his Oslo bomb attack.

Thousands of attempts have been made to hack into the computers of Britain's largest provider of abortion services, the BBC learns.

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• Chelsea have the edge - Guardiola

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• Chelsea have the edge - Guardiola

  Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola claims Chelsea are now favourites to reach the Champions League final after the holders were beaten at Stamford Bridge.

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• Button 'trusts' Bahrain decision

• Pressure mounts on GB athletes Watch

• From cricketer to cage-fighter

Ministers from 47 countries will meet later to discuss the UK's plans to limit the powers of the European Court of Human Rights.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says Syria has failed to comply with a peace plan obligation to pull forces from urban areas and urges more observers.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says Syria has failed to comply with a peace plan obligation to pull forces from urban areas and urges more observers.

Thousands of attempts have been made to hack into the computers of Britain's largest provider of abortion services, the BBC learns.

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• UN wives ask Mrs Assad for peace

Thousands of attempts have been made to hack into the computers of Britain's largest provider of abortion services, the BBC learns.

A series of deadly blasts strikes a number of Iraqi cities, killing at least 12 people and injuring many more, police say.

A series of deadly blasts strikes a number of Iraqi cities, killing at least 12 people and injuring many more, police say.

Anders Behring Breivik, on trial for murder in Norway, is to be cross-examined about his bombing of an Oslo government building.

Didier Drogba gives Chelsea a precious lead to take to the Nou Camp for the Champions League semi-final second leg.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola claims Chelsea are now favourites to reach the Champions League final after the holders were beaten at Stamford Bridge.

India successfully launches a long-range intercontinental ballistic missile able to carry a nuclear warhead as far as China, officials say.

A series of deadly blasts strikes a number of Iraqi cities, killing at least 12 people and injuring many more, police say.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says Syria has failed to comply with its peace plan obligation to pull troops and heavy weapons out of urban areas.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says Syria has failed to comply with a peace plan obligation to pull forces out of urban areas, and calls for more observers.

• UN wives ask Mrs Assad for peace
• Fear in Syria as ceasefire falters Watch

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says he wants the mission going to Syria to observe the peace plan to be expanded to 300 members.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says Syria has failed to comply with its peace plan obligation to pull troops and heavy weapons out of urban areas.

What we currently call breast cancer should be thought of as 10 completely separate diseases, according to a study which has been described as a landmark moment for treatment.

Thousands of attempts have been made to hack into the computers of Britain's largest provider of abortion services, the BBC learns.

Fuel tanker drivers' representatives reject a deal aimed at resolving the dispute over working conditions - but say they are not going on strike.

India has test launched a long-range intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, media reports say.

What we currently call breast cancer should be thought of as 10 completely separate diseases, according to a study which has been described as a landmark moment for treatment.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says he wants the mission going to Syria to observe the peace plan to be expanded to 300 members.

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The man who killed 77 people in Norway last July tells an Oslo court there can be only two "just" outcomes to his trial - acquittal or the death penalty.

What we currently call breast cancer should be thought of as 10 completely separate diseases, according to a study which has been described as a landmark moment for treatment.

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Louis Theroux and a school with more teachers than pupils

When was the Eiffel Tower due for demolition?

Have talent show judges had their day?

Self-immolations shake faith in Dalai Lama's path of non-violence

Mechanical animals park hopes to regenerate French city

The cast of thousands behind London Olympics

Why India's boxers could shine at Olympics

I am part Neanderthal - and so might you be

What are the rules on charitable giving?

Machines dispensing Lady Godivas and speckled hens

The sufferings of Tamils trying to escape Sri Lanka

Readers' responses to a Saudi princess’s call for change

Readers' responses to Saudi princess’s call for change

What we currently call breast cancer should be thought of as 10 completely separate diseases, according to a study which has been described as a landmark moment for treatment.

Ministers from 47 countries will meet later to discuss the UK's plans to limit the powers of the European Court of Human Rights.

The official London Olympic motto is unveiled as events are held to mark 100 days to the 2012 Games opening ceremony.

What we currently call breast cancer should be thought of as 10 completely separate diseases, according to a study which has been described as a landmark moment for treatment.

The radical cleric's deportation is in doubt after an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights, which the home secretary calls a "delaying tactic".

The government writes to the European Court of Human Rights to insist it should not hear radical cleric Abu Qatada's appeal against deportation.