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    • The HMS Dauntless is being sent to the Falkland Islands
      Argentina takes Falklands row to UN 45 minutes ago

      Argentina is to make a formal complaint to the United Nations Security Council after accusing Britain of "militarising" their long dispute over the Falkland Islands. More »Argentina takes Falklands row to UN

      The HMS Dauntless is being sent to the Falkland Islands

      Argentina is to make a formal complaint to the United Nations Security Council after accusing Britain of "militarising" their long dispute over the Falkland Islands.

    • Andrew Lansley is under pressure over NHS reforms
      More scrutiny for Lansley reforms 1 hour 57 minutes ago

      Embattled Health Secretary Andrew Lansley is facing yet more pressure over his controversial NHS reforms. More »More scrutiny for Lansley reforms

      Andrew Lansley is under pressure over NHS reforms

      Embattled Health Secretary Andrew Lansley is facing yet more pressure over his controversial NHS reforms.

    • The Department of the Environment is working with Crimestoppers to tackle illegal waste dumping
      New venture tackles illegal dumping 5 hours ago

      A new initiative to tackle illegal dumping in Northern Ireland will enable people to anonymously tip off the authorities about offenders. More »New venture tackles illegal dumping

      The Department of the Environment is working with Crimestoppers to tackle illegal waste dumping

      A new initiative to tackle illegal dumping in Northern Ireland will enable people to anonymously tip off the authorities about offenders.

    • Elizabeth Taylor's Van Gogh, titled Vue de l'asile et de la Chapelle de Saint-Remy, fetched over 10 million pounds at auction
      Taylor paintings sold for £14m 5 hours ago

      Three paintings from Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor's art collection have been sold for almost £14 million at auction in London. More »Taylor paintings sold for £14m

      Elizabeth Taylor's Van Gogh, titled Vue de l'asile et de la Chapelle de Saint-Remy, fetched over 10 million pounds at auction

      Three paintings from Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor's art collection have been sold for almost £14 million at auction in London.

    • MPs recommended elderly care, health and housing services are joined up
      Elderly suffering from care cuts 5 hours ago

      Elderly patients are suffering a "diminished quality of life" because social care funding pressures mean services are being reduced, a powerful committee has warned. More »Elderly suffering from care cuts

      MPs recommended elderly care, health and housing services are joined up

      Elderly patients are suffering a "diminished quality of life" because social care funding pressures mean services are being reduced, a powerful committee has warned.

    • David Cameron and William Hague visited Tripoli following the death of Muammar Gaddafi
      MPs warn over Libyan operation 5 hours ago

      Britain could struggle to mount another military operation on the scale of the intervention in Libya, MPs have warned. More »MPs warn over Libyan operation

      David Cameron and William Hague visited Tripoli following the death of Muammar Gaddafi

      Britain could struggle to mount another military operation on the scale of the intervention in Libya, MPs have warned.

    • Nearly two million women could be adversely affected by pension reforms, the TUC warned
      TUC warns over pension reforms 5 hours ago

      Union leaders have called for changes to the planned auto-enrolment of workers into pension schemes, warning that over 1.8 million women could be adversely affected. More »TUC warns over pension reforms

      Nearly two million women could be adversely affected by pension reforms, the TUC warned

      Union leaders have called for changes to the planned auto-enrolment of workers into pension schemes, warning that over 1.8 million women could be adversely affected.

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    • A child feeds pigeons in front of a Maldives national flag in Male
      Maldives installs new president amid … 7 minutes ago

      MALE (Reuters) - The Maldives, one of the world's most renowned tourist destinations, installed a new president after the man credited with bringing democracy to the … More »Maldives installs new president amid …

      A child feeds pigeons in front of a Maldives national flag in Male

      MALE (Reuters) - The Maldives, one of the world's most renowned tourist destinations, installed a new president after the man credited with bringing democracy to the Indian Ocean islands resigned, apparently under military pressure following a police mutiny. His party called it a bloodless coup. On Wednesday, just 24 hours …

    • The Maldives is dependent on tourism and is famous for its upmarket holiday resorts
      New Maldives leader to form 'unity  … 45 minutes ago

      The new president of the Maldives was to appoint a cabinet of "national unity" on Wednesday, as he sought to counter allegations of seizing power in the holiday paradise … More »New Maldives leader to form 'unity  …

      The Maldives is dependent on tourism and is famous for its upmarket holiday resorts

      The new president of the Maldives was to appoint a cabinet of "national unity" on Wednesday, as he sought to counter allegations of seizing power in the holiday paradise in a coup backed by Islamic extremists.

    • Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner
      Argentina to complain to UN over Fa … 1 hour 3 minutes ago

      Argentina's President Cristina Kirchner slammed Britain for its "militarization" of their conflict over the Falklands, saying she would lodge a formal complaint with … More »Argentina to complain to UN over Fa …

      Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner

      Argentina's President Cristina Kirchner slammed Britain for its "militarization" of their conflict over the Falklands, saying she would lodge a formal complaint with the United Nations.

    • Brazil has filed a lawsuit against Twitter to stop publication of messages alerting drivers to police speed traps
      Brazil files suits against Twitter on … 1 hour 22 minutes ago

      The Brazilian government has filed a lawsuit against Twitter and its users in a bid to stop publication of messages alerting drivers to police speed traps and drunk-driving … More »Brazil files suits against Twitter on …

      Brazil has filed a lawsuit against Twitter to stop publication of messages alerting drivers to police speed traps

      The Brazilian government has filed a lawsuit against Twitter and its users in a bid to stop publication of messages alerting drivers to police speed traps and drunk-driving checkpoints.

    • Same-sex couple Frank Capley-Alfano (L) and Joe Capley-Alfano celebrate a ruling that struck down a ban on gay marriage
      Appeals court reverses California gay … 1 hour 23 minutes ago

      A US federal appeals court struck down a California law that strips gays and lesbians of the right to marry in the latest round of America's long-running battle over … More »Appeals court reverses California gay …

      Same-sex couple Frank Capley-Alfano (L) and Joe Capley-Alfano celebrate a ruling that struck down a ban on gay marriage

      A US federal appeals court struck down a California law that strips gays and lesbians of the right to marry in the latest round of America's long-running battle over same-sex marriage.

    • U.S. Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum speaks at his primary night rally at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles
      Twin victories revive Santorum's White … 3 minutes 46 seconds ago

      WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former U.S. senator Rick Santorum rejuvenated his presidential hopes on Tuesday with overwhelming victories over front-runner Mitt Romney in Republican … More »Twin victories revive Santorum's White …

      U.S. Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum speaks at his primary night rally at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles

      WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former U.S. senator Rick Santorum rejuvenated his presidential hopes on Tuesday with overwhelming victories over front-runner Mitt Romney in Republican nominating contests in Missouri and Minnesota. Romney was leading the conservative Santorum in Tuesday's other vote in Colorado, where results were …

    • Rick Santorum hopes a trio of contests will reignite his presidential bid
      Santorum looks to reignite White House … 2 hours 3 minutes ago

      Christian conservative Rick Santorum hopes a trio of contests will reignite his presidential bid and help him stake a claim as Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney's main … More »Santorum looks to reignite White House …

      Rick Santorum hopes a trio of contests will reignite his presidential bid

      Christian conservative Rick Santorum hopes a trio of contests will reignite his presidential bid and help him stake a claim as Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney's main rival.

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