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    Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al-Megrahi, the man convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, has died

    David Cameron has dismissed calls for a fresh inquiry into the conviction of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi in the wake of his death. More »Cameron rejects Megrahi probe plea

    Forecasters predict sunworshippers will enjoy warmer weather this week

    Sun worshippers will finally be able to strip off their winter woollies and bask in some … More »Britain ready to bask in sunshine

    Bee Gees Singer Robin Gibb Dies Aged 62

    Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb has died following a lengthy battle with cancer. More »Bee Gees Singer Robin Gibb Dies Aged …

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    • Police are seeking Javed Khaliq, who went missing with his daughter Rihannah Dawson on Sunday evening
      Police worried for father and girl 8 minutes ago

      Police have serious concerns for the welfare of a father who went missing with his three-year-old daughter on Sunday night. More »Police worried for father and girl

      Police are seeking Javed Khaliq, who went missing with his daughter Rihannah Dawson on Sunday evening

      Police have serious concerns for the welfare of a father who went missing with his three-year-old daughter on Sunday night.

    • The PSNI have arrested a man over an attempted bomb attack targeting the family of an officer
      Man held over officer family attack 11 minutes ago

      A man has been arrested in connection with an attempted bomb attack on a car owned by the parents of a Northern Ireland police officer. More »Man held over officer family attack

      The PSNI have arrested a man over an attempted bomb attack targeting the family of an officer

      A man has been arrested in connection with an attempted bomb attack on a car owned by the parents of a Northern Ireland police officer.

    • Westminster's sleaze watchdog is investigating Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt
      Watchdog launches Hunt inquiry 43 minutes ago

      Westminster's sleaze watchdog has launched an inquiry into Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt following claims that he failed to register donations from media firms, it was … More »Watchdog launches Hunt inquiry

      Westminster's sleaze watchdog is investigating Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt

      Westminster's sleaze watchdog has launched an inquiry into Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt following claims that he failed to register donations from media firms, it was revealed.

    • Michaela McAreavey, pictured here with husband John, was found strangled in her hotel room in Mauritius
      Final security for honeymoon trial 47 minutes ago

      Final security measures have been rehearsed at Mauritius's Supreme Court ahead of the trial of two men accused of murdering Michaela McAreavey, the daughter of Tyrone … More »Final security for honeymoon trial

      Michaela McAreavey, pictured here with husband John, was found strangled in her hotel room in Mauritius

      Final security measures have been rehearsed at Mauritius's Supreme Court ahead of the trial of two men accused of murdering Michaela McAreavey, the daughter of Tyrone gaelic football manager Mickey Harte.

    • Constable Stephen Carroll was shot dead in Craigavon, Co Armagh, in March 2009
      Killers 'robbed widow of soulmate' 1 hour 0 minutes ago

      Dissident republicans convicted of murdering a policeman in Northern Ireland robbed his widow of her soulmate, a court has heard. More »Killers 'robbed widow of soulmate'

      Constable Stephen Carroll was shot dead in Craigavon, Co Armagh, in March 2009

      Dissident republicans convicted of murdering a policeman in Northern Ireland robbed his widow of her soulmate, a court has heard.

    • The Missing Kids website includes pictures and information about children who have disappeared
      Missing children website relaunched 1 hour 5 minutes ago

      An official website to help find missing and abducted children from the UK has been relaunched by the police's specialist child protection agency. More »Missing children website relaunched

      The Missing Kids website includes pictures and information about children who have disappeared

      An official website to help find missing and abducted children from the UK has been relaunched by the police's specialist child protection agency.

    • The Olympic torch flame went out for a brief period during the relay, organisers said
      Olympic flame goes out during relay 1 hour 39 minutes ago

      The Olympic torch went out for the first time during the London 2012 relay, organisers have confirmed. More »Olympic flame goes out during relay

      The Olympic torch flame went out for a brief period during the relay, organisers said

      The Olympic torch went out for the first time during the London 2012 relay, organisers have confirmed.

    • Former culture secretary Tessa Jowell says she asked Tony Blair if he had made a deal with Rupert Murdoch over media regulation
      Blair 'said no deal with Murdoch' 1 hour 59 minutes ago

      Tessa Jowell sought an assurance from Tony Blair he had made no deal with Rupert Murdoch on media regulation when she was appointed culture secretary, the Leveson Inquiry … More »Blair 'said no deal with Murdoch'

      Former culture secretary Tessa Jowell says she asked Tony Blair if he had made a deal with Rupert Murdoch over media regulation

      Tessa Jowell sought an assurance from Tony Blair he had made no deal with Rupert Murdoch on media regulation when she was appointed culture secretary, the Leveson Inquiry has been told.

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    • 'Greece Should Default But Remain In Euro'
      'Greece Should Default But Remain In … 20 minutes ago

      Greece should default on its debt and negotiate a relaxation of the austerity measures demanded by the eurozone, a former policymaker of Argentina has advised. More »'Greece Should Default But Remain In …

      'Greece Should Default But Remain In Euro'

      Greece should default on its debt and negotiate a relaxation of the austerity measures demanded by the eurozone, a former policymaker of Argentina has advised.

    • Jailed former army chief Fonseka waves to his supporters as he leaves a private hospital with prison officers in Colombo
      Prominent rival of Sri Lanka president … 34 minutes ago

      COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's former army chief walked free from jail on Monday with a pardon from President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who appears to have bowed to growing … More »Prominent rival of Sri Lanka president …

      Jailed former army chief Fonseka waves to his supporters as he leaves a private hospital with prison officers in Colombo

      COLOMBO (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's former army chief walked free from jail on Monday with a pardon from President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who appears to have bowed to growing international demands that he release his highest-profile rival. Ex-General Sarath Fonseka kissed his hands and raised them to a group of 2,000 supporters …

    • Yemen: Scores Killed In Suicide Bomb Attack
      Yemen: Scores Killed In Suicide Bomb … 42 minutes ago

      At least 63 people have been killed and dozens wounded in a suicide bomb attack on a battalion of soldiers in the Yemeni capital Sanaa. More »Yemen: Scores Killed In Suicide Bomb …

      Yemen: Scores Killed In Suicide Bomb Attack

      At least 63 people have been killed and dozens wounded in a suicide bomb attack on a battalion of soldiers in the Yemeni capital Sanaa.

    • Russian President Putin uses a security device during a visit to the Interior Ministry Academy in Moscow
      Putin dominates new Russian governm … 1 hour 9 minutes ago

      MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin unveiled a government dominated by loyalists on Monday, tightening his grip on the economy and limiting Prime Minister … More »Putin dominates new Russian governm …

      Russian President Putin uses a security device during a visit to the Interior Ministry Academy in Moscow

      MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin unveiled a government dominated by loyalists on Monday, tightening his grip on the economy and limiting Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev's ability to pursue his reform agenda. Igor Shuvalov, a powerful Putin ally, kept his post as first deputy prime minister in overall charge …

    • Three Climbers Die On Mount Everest Descent
      Three Climbers Die On Mount Everest … 1 hour 9 minutes ago

      Three climbers returning from the summit of Mount Everest have died and two more are missing. More »Three Climbers Die On Mount Everest …

      Three Climbers Die On Mount Everest Descent

      Three climbers returning from the summit of Mount Everest have died and two more are missing.

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