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Yemen blames Iran after weapons haul

Thu, 2013-02-07 21:03
Yemen's president calls on Iran to stop backing armed groups in his country after coastguards seized a ship carrying missiles and rockets.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Australia collects $130m mining tax

Thu, 2013-02-07 21:00
Australia's revenue collection from its controversial mining tax falls well short of initial expectations, Treasurer Wayne Swan announces.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Chinese exports and imports surge

Thu, 2013-02-07 19:25
China reports better-than-expected trade data, fuelling optimism that its economic growth may be rebounding from the recent slowdown.
Categories: International News, National / International News

VIDEO: Blocos heat up before Rio's Carnival

Thu, 2013-02-07 19:04
Cheap alternative street parades boom ahead of official Rio carnival
Categories: International News, National / International News

Parents 'angry' over childcare plan

Thu, 2013-02-07 18:32
More than 11,000 parents sign a petition asking the government in England to reconsider its plans to change staff-to-child childcare ratios, says a charity.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Earliest mammal ancestor pinpointed

Thu, 2013-02-07 18:20
Researchers using a vast database of physical and genetic data determine the ancestor of all placental mammals was small, furry and probably ate insects.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Most cancer cases 'referred quickly'

Thu, 2013-02-07 18:15
More than 80% of patients with suspected cancer in England are referred by their GP after just one or two consultations, a study has found.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Paracetamol pack limits 'cut deaths'

Thu, 2013-02-07 18:10
Deaths from paracetamol overdoses fell by 43% in England and Wales in the 11 years after the law on pack sizes was changed, says a study.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Boeing gets 787 test flight approval

Thu, 2013-02-07 17:51
The US Federal Aviation Administration has granted permission for Boeing to carry out test flights of its 787 Dreamliner planes.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Thatcher statue manager suspended

Thu, 2013-02-07 17:45
A museum manager is suspended for "erroneously" claiming a statue of Margaret Thatcher had been offered to Grantham Museum.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Stafford Hospital: Does NHS boss have case to answer?

Thu, 2013-02-07 17:41
Does NHS boss have a case to answer?
Categories: International News, National / International News

VIDEO: China: 200m on the move for New Year

Thu, 2013-02-07 17:38
Over 200 million people are on the move in China to be with their families for Chinese or Lunar new year this weekend.
Categories: International News, National / International News

CIA nominee defends drone strikes

Thu, 2013-02-07 17:33
CIA director nominee John Brennan says drone strikes are only used as a last resort, at a Senate confirmation hearing disrupted by protesters.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Is a son of a king buried in Kent?

Thu, 2013-02-07 17:29
Following the discovery of the grave of Richard III there are calls for work to be carried out to determine if his illegitimate son is buried in a Kent churchyard.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Viewpoints: How serious are China-Japan tensions?

Thu, 2013-02-07 17:19
Expert views on Japan and China's mounting row
Categories: International News, National / International News

Readers and their poignant teddy bears

Thu, 2013-02-07 17:04
A recent article by David Cannadine about grown-ups with teddy bears prompted readers to write in with their own toy stories.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Ex-LAPD man hunted for killing spree

Thu, 2013-02-07 17:04
Los Angeles area police launch a major manhunt for a sacked officer who is suspected of killing three people, including a former colleague.
Categories: International News, National / International News

In Pictures: Glam! at Tate Liverpool

Thu, 2013-02-07 17:00
The art of the glam era in focus at Tate Liverpool
Categories: International News, National / International News

Wreck-It Ralph's support group

Thu, 2013-02-07 16:58
How Disney lined up an all-star gaming cast for its new film
Categories: International News, National / International News

Quiz of the week's news

Thu, 2013-02-07 16:56
Which awards ceremony is cracking down on skimpy outfits?
Categories: International News, National / International News
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