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PNG woman burned alive for 'sorcery'

Wed, 2013-02-06 23:34
A young woman is tortured and burned alive in Papua New Guinea after being accused of killing a child through sorcery, local media report.
Categories: International News, National / International News

England confident ahead of Super Sixes

Wed, 2013-02-06 23:28
England's Women's World Cup victories over India and West Indies have given them momentum, says all-rounder Laura Marsh
Categories: International News, National / International News

Meat plant gets burger all clear

Wed, 2013-02-06 23:15
The production of burgers at a processing factory in County Monaghan - at which horse meat was found - is expected to resume shortly.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Interface projects get £960K boost

Wed, 2013-02-06 22:21
Two projects aimed at helping young people at risk of getting involved in criminality at sectarian interfaces in Belfast are to benefit from almost £1m in lottery funding.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Hospital report dominates headlines

Wed, 2013-02-06 22:05
Hospital report dominates headlines
Categories: International News, National / International News

VIDEO: An inside look at new Alps tunnel

Wed, 2013-02-06 22:02
An inside look at work on ambitious and controversial tunnel beneath the Alps linking Lyon and Turin
Categories: International News, National / International News

Arrests in Kashmir girl band threats

Wed, 2013-02-06 21:27
Police in Indian-administered Kashmir arrest three people for making online threats to members of an all-girl rock group.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Police headquarters review defended

Wed, 2013-02-06 21:27
The police and crime commissioner defends a review of the new headquarters for Hampshire Constabulary as the force acts to cut costs.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Families to meet NHS report author

Wed, 2013-02-06 21:03
The author of a damning report on failings at Stafford Hospital is due to hold private meetings later with relatives of some of the hundreds who died.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Mandelson chosen for ancient post

Wed, 2013-02-06 19:37
Lord Mandelson is offered the resurrected ceremonial post of High Steward of Hull while former Tory MP Virginia Bottomley is chosen as the Sheriff.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Kraftwerk's opening show 'incredible'

Wed, 2013-02-06 19:28
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark reflect on Kraftwerk concert
Categories: International News, National / International News

Hamas and Fatah 'in unity talks'

Wed, 2013-02-06 19:20
Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal tells the BBC he is in talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas about forming a national unity government.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Older motorcyclist injury warning

Wed, 2013-02-06 18:25
Motorcyclists over the age of 60 are three times more likely to end up in hospital after a crash than younger bikers, a US study suggests.
Categories: International News, National / International News

UK 'can cope with solar superstorm'

Wed, 2013-02-06 18:17
If a solar superstorm struck the Earth, the effects on the UK would be "challenging but not cataclysmic", says a report from the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Dreamliner probe result 'weeks away'

Wed, 2013-02-06 18:15
A US regulator says it may take "weeks" for it to complete its probe into battery problems that hit two of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner planes.
Categories: International News, National / International News

VIDEO: Work starts on Pompeii restoration

Wed, 2013-02-06 18:13
A major project has been launched to restore and protect one of the world's greatest archaeological sites: the ruins of Pompeii.
Categories: International News, National / International News

Boyfriends for hire to beat China's wedding pressure

Wed, 2013-02-06 18:07
How China's singles stave off holiday wedding pressure
Categories: International News, National / International News

VIDEO: Fireworks role in Chinese New Year

Wed, 2013-02-06 18:05
Despite the danger, noise and pollution, for most Chinese people, new year celebrations wouldn't be complete without fireworks
Categories: International News, National / International News

Talking to Frank

Wed, 2013-02-06 18:03
Talk to Frank is the UK's longest-running anti-drugs campaign, but does it work?
Categories: International News, National / International News

Man Ray's portraits go on show

Wed, 2013-02-06 17:57
Man Ray's experimental portraits go on show
Categories: International News, National / International News
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