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VIDEO: Sweden gears up for Eurovision contest

Sat, 2013-05-18 02:27
The Swedish city of Malmo is gearing up to host the Eurovision Song Contest final with 26 countries set to perform for millions of TV viewers.

Ireland fly-half O'Gara retires

Sat, 2013-05-18 02:20
Ireland and Munster fly-half Ronan O'Gara will take up a coaching role with Racing Metro after announcing his retirement.

Dozens injured in US train crash

Sat, 2013-05-18 02:18
More than 60 people were injured, at least two critically, after a head-on collision between two commuter trains near New York, officials say.

Celebrations for watersports centre

Sat, 2013-05-18 02:04
A weekend of celebrations mark the launch of a new watersports centre in Colwyn Bay, with a festival hosted by Radio 1 presenter Aled Haydn Jones.

EU to ban refillable olive oil jugs

Sat, 2013-05-18 01:55
The EU is to ban restaurants from using refillable bottles and dipping bowls of olive oil, citing hygiene and consumer protection.

PR for Benghazi

Sat, 2013-05-18 01:44
Tara McKelvey on the US's handling of Benghazi fallout

N Korea 'fires short-range missiles'

Sat, 2013-05-18 01:35
North Korea has fired three short-range missiles as part of an apparent routine test-launch, South Korea says.

Afghan MPs halt women's law debate

Sat, 2013-05-18 01:05
The Afghan parliament interrupts debate on a law to prevent violence against women, with conservatives calling for it to be scrapped.

In pictures: English ritual year

Sat, 2013-05-18 00:29
English rituals marking the changing seasons

VIDEO: Violence after Spanish Cup Final

Sat, 2013-05-18 00:26
There have been violent scenes in the Spanish capital after Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in the Spanish Cup Final.

Hollande signs gay marriage bill

Sat, 2013-05-18 00:24
President Francois Hollande signs into law a controversial bill making France the ninth in Europe, and 14th globally, to legalise gay marriage.

Emergency aid for farmers to begin

Sat, 2013-05-18 00:22
An emergency aid scheme for farmers facing difficulties with fodder shortages will come into effect from midnight on Saturday.

VIDEO: Inquiry urged into Russian spy death

Fri, 2013-05-17 23:59
The widow of the former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko has called for the upcoming inquest into his death to be abandoned and replaced with a public inquiry.

VIDEO: Many hurt in train crash near NYC

Fri, 2013-05-17 23:55
At least 60 people have been injured after a commuter train derailed and collided with another just outside New York City.

Warrington draw Huddersfield in Cup

Fri, 2013-05-17 23:45
Holders Warrington Wolves will face Huddersfield Giants in the quarter-finals of the Tetley's Challenge Cup

Russia reveals CIA chief's identity

Fri, 2013-05-17 23:35
Russia publicly names the man it believes to be the US intelligence chief in Moscow, a breach of diplomatic protocol.

Litvinenko widow calls for inquiry

Fri, 2013-05-17 23:21
The widow of former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko calls for the inquest into his death to be abandoned and replaced with a public inquiry.

Carragher on Carragher

Fri, 2013-05-17 22:01
Liverpool's Jamie Carragher talks through the highs and lows of his 16-year career ahead of his final game at Anfield on Sunday

Deadly floods sweep southern China

Fri, 2013-05-17 20:50
Flooding and landslides across nine southern Chinese provinces leave more than 50 people dead and 14 missing, officials say.

Tory 'loons' remarks on front pages

Fri, 2013-05-17 20:28
Remarks about Tory 'loons' dominate
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