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US tornado rescue effort nears end
21-05-2013 23:39:24
The rescue effort after the Oklahoma twister that killed 24 people nears an end, as it emerges the storm was more powerful than thought.
Afghan interpreters to get UK visas
22-05-2013 00:52:34
Up to 600 Afghan interpreters who worked alongside British troops are set to be given the right to live in the UK, under government plans.
Commons votes to back gay marriage
21-05-2013 22:18:53
The House of Commons votes to allow gay marriage in England and Wales, despite 161 MPs opposing the government's plans.
Microsoft unveils Xbox One console
21-05-2013 21:35:39
Microsoft unveils the third generation of its video games console in an event at its headquarters at Redmond, Washington.
Murray withdraws from French Open
21-05-2013 23:31:36
Andy Murray withdraws from the French Open because of the back injury that forced him out of the Italian Open.
Vatican denies 'exorcism' by Pope
21-05-2013 20:39:50
The Vatican denies media reports that Pope Francis performed an exorcism, after pictures showed a man apparently reacting as he was prayed for.
Key pair barred from Iran election
21-05-2013 20:55:24
Two prominent figures in Iran, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei, are barred from standing in next month's presidential election.
'Sugar daddy' serial conman jailed
21-05-2013 18:03:48
A conman who fleeced more than £170,000 out of women he met on a website for "sugar daddies" is jailed for seven years.
Three jailed over fake £1 coin plot
21-05-2013 18:29:07
Three fraudsters are jailed for making 50,000 fake £1 coins in what police describe as the biggest plot of its kind.
2013 cold start may mean fruit boom
22-05-2013 00:07:52
UK fruit growers could enjoy a much better harvest of apples and pears this year, following the dismal crop in 2012, experts believe.
HMRC to miss tax credit fraud target
22-05-2013 00:16:48
The UK tax authority's failure to hit a target of reducing tax credit fraud and error has "cost the taxpayer dear", a committee of MPs says.
Bowie bassist Bolder dies aged 62
21-05-2013 23:26:01
Trevor Bolder, the bassist in David Bowie's legendary 1970s backing band Spiders From Mars, has died from cancer at the age of 62.
'Mr Blobby' house painted in prank
21-05-2013 16:57:43
A couple return from honeymoon to find their Essex home "glowing" with a spotty pink Mr Blobby-style makeover.
Gandhi's will and sandals auctioned
21-05-2013 18:24:33
Mahatma Gandhi's last will and testament sells for more than £50,000 as dozens of Gandhi memorabilia is sold at auction.
Apple's Tim Cook defends tax claim
21-05-2013 18:40:09
Apple boss Tim Cook defends its tax strategy at a Senate hearing, after the tech giant is accused of being among America's largest tax avoiders.
Record closing high for US shares
21-05-2013 22:55:16
Shares on Wall Street picked up on Tuesday to a new all-time high as investors bet that the US central bank would continue supporting the economy.
Driver held over Commons 'breach'
21-05-2013 20:37:04
A woman is detained by police after attempting to drive through the main gates of the House of Commons.
Union boss clashes with Mandelson
21-05-2013 16:26:25
Unite leader Len McCluskey hits back at claims by Lord Mandelson that his union is trying to rig Labour candidate selection.
NHS boss set to retire next year
21-05-2013 15:29:35
The head of the NHS in England Sir David Nicholson is stepping down from the post next year.
A&E units on cliff edge - NHS chiefs
21-05-2013 11:14:15
A&E units are on a cliff edge, say NHS leaders as MPs start an inquiry into the state of emergency care.
UK shared exam system faces break up
21-05-2013 14:01:25
The shared A-level and GCSE system for England, Wales and Northern Ireland should no longer be continued, says Education Secretary Michael Gove.
School cuts 'no harm to standards'
21-05-2013 11:45:36
A think tank report argues that 18% of public spending on schools could be cut without damaging standards.
Flickr revamp revealed by Yahoo
21-05-2013 13:31:30
Yahoo revamps its Flickr photo-sharing service, offering users up to 1TB of storage if they accept adverts.
Pirate movie sites blocked in UK
21-05-2013 11:06:13
Big UK net firms have begun blocking access to two movie streaming sites accused of flouting copyright laws.
Ant abilities could aid robot design
21-05-2013 07:49:23
A study showing how ants tunnel their way through confined spaces could aid the design of search and rescue robots, say scientists.
Vaccine developed for farm disease
21-05-2013 00:08:26
A vaccine to protect sheep and cattle from a livestock virus spread by midges has been approved by government vets.
Eric and Ernie's writer Braben dies
21-05-2013 12:01:22
Eddie Braben, the writer credited with contributing to the huge success of comedy duo Morecambe and Wise, dies aged 82.
Tearful Douglas hails Liberace role
21-05-2013 13:47:21
Film star Michael Douglas breaks down in tears at a press conference in Cannes while discussing his role as flamboyant pianist Liberace.
How religions change their mind
21-05-2013 03:22:29
History suggests that religions that don't change die out - but how do they manage it without undermining themselves?
In search of a mystery yodeller
21-05-2013 10:25:55
After a technical hitch inserted yodelling into Radio 4's Broadcasting House, Kevin Connolly set about finding the singer.
Woods and Garcia refuse to end spat
21-05-2013 13:55:44
The relationship between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia remains tense as both players refuse to end their spat.
West Ham agree £15m Carroll fee
21-05-2013 20:31:39
West Ham agree a £15m fee with Liverpool for England striker Andy Carroll but the player has yet to decide on the move.
Manager Pulis leaves Stoke City
21-05-2013 16:25:27
Manager Tony Pulis leaves Stoke City by mutual consent following talks with chairman Peter Coates on Tuesday.
Commons retires from Scotland set-up
21-05-2013 22:05:47
Celtic midfielder Kris Commons retires from international football after winning 12 caps for Scotland.
Harrison makes U-turn on retirement
21-05-2013 18:29:35
Olympic gold medallist Audley Harrison reverses his decision to retire from boxing three weeks after quitting the sport.
Family urges domestic violence probe
21-05-2013 14:32:32
The family of a woman murdered by her ex-partner call for a public inquiry into how complaints of domestic violence are handled by police.
Mayor drives car into Tesco store
21-05-2013 22:34:05
A mayor drives his car through the doors of his local Tesco Express.
New evidence in killer nurse case
22-05-2013 00:45:43
Fresh evidence emerges which challenges the murder conviction of so-called "Angel of Death" nurse Colin Norris.
'Boy injured' in crash with crane
21-05-2013 22:28:27
Emergency services deal with a crash in which a boy on a bicycle is understood to have been injured in a collision with a mobile crane.
Electricity bills to increase by 18%
22-05-2013 00:11:59
Power NI announces that electricity bills for households and small businesses are to increase by 18% from July.
NI man dies in car crash in England
21-05-2013 22:20:28
A man from Northern Ireland is killed in a car crash in Warwickshire, England.
Bone in April case 'from skull'
21-05-2013 20:01:35
Bone fragments found in the fireplace of the man accused of the murder of five-year-old April Jones were from a human skull, a jury is told.
Car and five motorcyclists in crash
21-05-2013 21:24:39
Four people are taken to hospital following a collision between a car and five motorbikes in Monmouthshire.
Nigeria to free 'terror' women
21-05-2013 19:03:18
Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan orders the release of all women held over "terrorist activity" - a Boko Haram condition for holding peace talks.
Deadly virus kills Tunisian man
21-05-2013 15:43:16
A man has died of the novel coronavirus (NCoV) in Tunisia, in what is believed to be the first such case in Africa.
Muslims jailed over Burma clashes
21-05-2013 12:03:40
Seven Muslims are jailed for their involvement in religious clashes in the Burmese town of Meiktila that left more than 40 people dead.
Imran Khan walks again after fall
21-05-2013 12:56:06
Pakistani politician Imran Khan walks a short distance in a brace, two weeks after damaging his spine in an election rally fall.
Suicide inside Notre-Dame de Paris
21-05-2013 17:28:16
A far-right historian shoots himself dead inside the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris in the French capital, police say, causing its evacuation.
Barroso urges full tax data exchange
21-05-2013 15:11:11
The head of the European Commission tells the European Parliament he will argue for EU-wide exchange of income data to battle tax evasion.
Rios Montt's conviction annulled
21-05-2013 11:19:50
Guatemala's top court throws out the genocide conviction of ex-leader Efrain Rios, whose trial will now be restarted from the middle of proceedings.
Bolivia law backs Morales third term
21-05-2013 03:00:49
Bolivia passes a law which could allow President Evo Morales to be elected for a third time, despite claims that it is unconstitutional.
Syria and Israel in exchange of fire
21-05-2013 16:22:05
Israeli and Syrian forces trade fire across the ceasefire line in the Israeli occupied Golan Heights.
Fresh bombings in Iraq 'kill 23'
21-05-2013 22:05:26
At least 23 people are killed in new bomb attacks in Iraq, a day after a wave of bombings across the country left at least 70 people dead.
US tax officials deny foul play
22-05-2013 00:01:30
US tax officials tell a congressional hearing they did not know their agency had targeted conservative groups.
Wi-fi shut down in Guantanamo alert
21-05-2013 12:35:14
The US military's wireless internet service inside Guantanamo Bay has been shut down following threats by Anonymous hackers
In pictures: Monster tornado hits Oklahoma
21-05-2013 17:17:59
Gigantic tornado rips through Oklahoma City
VIDEO: House of Commons
21-05-2013 20:06:34
MPs approve same-sex marriage plans at third reading despite significant opposition.
VIDEO: Michael Douglas on playing Liberace
21-05-2013 22:48:43
Film star Michael Douglas has been discussing his latest role as flamboyant pianist Liberace
VIDEO: Object thrown at train hurts driver
21-05-2013 21:25:22
A train driver suffered facial injuries after his train was hit by an object thrown from a bridge.
VIDEO: Royals' call to save wild animals
21-05-2013 14:27:58
Prince Charles and Prince William have called for global action to save wild animals from poachers.
VIDEO: Bed-sharing 'raises cot death risk'
21-05-2013 07:01:13
Sharing a bed with a newborn increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome fivefold, research claims.
AUDIO: Ray Manzarek 'a stellar musician'
21-05-2013 11:54:50
Former Rolling Stone editor Ben Fong-Torres pays tribute to his friend, The Doors keyboardist, Ray Manzarek, who has died aged 74 after a long battle with cancer.
VIDEO: UK inflation rate drops to 2.4%
21-05-2013 13:50:10
The UK's inflation rate fell to 2.4% in April, according to the Office for National Statistics, down from 2.8% in March.
VIDEO: All mod cons in Ghana's building boom
21-05-2013 11:06:08
Ghana's fast growing economy is experiencing a building boom - the BBC's George Alagiah takes a tour of a new luxury apartment in Accra.
VIDEO: Family call for murder public inquiry
21-05-2013 13:47:21
The family of Maria Stubbings, who was murdered by her ex-partner, is calling for a public inquiry into how complaints of domestic violence are handled by police.
The UK's diverging school systems
21-05-2013 17:29:18
Devolution has made schooling more different across the UK
The curious story of how the lie detector came to be
21-05-2013 10:27:33
Do lie detector tests really work?
Foreign comedians stand up for the UK
21-05-2013 00:34:00
Why foreign comedians love the British comedy business
'Swivel-eyed loons' or people's voice?
21-05-2013 16:12:31
What Tory row tells us about the state of British politics
Readers' music to banish the blues
21-05-2013 17:07:58
The songs readers most enjoy when they are feeling low
Is Apple's tax avoidance rational?
21-05-2013 08:55:00
Is the company?s tax avoidance rational, asks Robert Peston
Why the writing was on the wall for Sir David
21-05-2013 17:28:38
Why the writing was on the wall for Sir David
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