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Cameron defends his euro warning
David Cameron says it was "more dangerous to stay silent than to speak out" - and insists there will be no retreat on deficit reduction.
Court quashes murder conviction
A 24-year-old London man who has served more than seven years in jail for the murder of a trainee chef has his conviction quashed.
Disco singer Donna Summer dies
US singer Donna Summer, famous for disco hits including I Feel Love and Love To Love You Baby, dies at the age of 63.
Olympic flame handed over to UK
The Olympic flame is officially handed over to organisers of the London 2012 Games at a ceremony in Athens.
Jobs boost as UK gets Astra deal
Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port car plant will build a new Astra car in a deal that means huge investment and the creation and support of thousands of jobs.
Mladic trial hit by legal hitch
The war crimes trial of Bosnian Serb ex-army chief Ratko Mladic is postponed on its second day because prosecutors failed to disclose some evidence to the defence.
Met Police to extract phone data
Mobile phone data of suspects in police custody is to be extracted and retained, regardless of whether charges are brought, the BBC has learned.
Syria opposition head 'to resign'
The head of Syria's main opposition umbrella body, the Syrian National Council, says he will resign amid growing criticism and rifts within the group.
Media win Dale Farm footage fight
Media organisations win a High Court battle over police orders to hand over copies of film of the evictions from the Dale Farm traveller site.
UK retains strict animal test law
The UK says it will retain stricter animal testing standards than required by a new European Union Directive.
Arrests in beaten pensioner case
Two arrests are made after an attack that left a 93-year-old woman in a critical condition in hospital.
Private police roles put on hold
Plans to use private firms in police roles in Surrey are put on hold, as West Midlands Police says it will ask the police authority for "a revision to the process".
Adele wins songwriter of the year
Adele picks up two prizes at the prestigious Ivor Novello songwriting awards - but misses out on two more trophies.
Limbless man hits swim landmark
Philippe Croizon, a limbless Frenchman, completes the first part of his challenge to swim between five continents.
Martinez on Liverpool shortlist
Roberto Martinez is given permission to speak to Liverpool and is one of several candidates shortlisted to succeed Kenny Dalglish.
Murray beaten by Gasquet in Rome
Britain's Andy Murray is beaten 6-7 (2-7) 6-3 6-2 by 16th seed Richard Gasquet of France in the Italian Open third round.
Stoner announces shock retirement
MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner is to retire at the end of the season, saying he no longer "has the passion" for the sport.
Broad's six give England control
Stuart Broad takes six wickets as England seize the upper hand against West Indies on day one of the first Test at Lord's.
Owen wants to extend his career
Michael Owen says he does not plan to retire, despite Manchester United confirming he will not be offered a new contract.
Facebook share sale approaches
Facebook shares will begin trading in New York on Friday in one of the most eagerly anticipated share flotations in recent stock market history.
Bankia: No cash withdrawal surge
Shares in Spanish bank Bankia close sharply lower as it is forced to deny a report of a large amount of withdrawals from the troubled group.
Lobbying 'to be reformed by 2015'
The government is "determined" to introduce a register of lobbyists before 2015, constitutional reform minister Mark Harper tells a Commons committee.
MP defies 58,000/1 odds in ballot
John McDonnell defies odds of 58,000 to 1 to twice in a row top the ballot allowing MPs to bring in a Private Member's Bill.
Statins 'benefit healthy people'
Thousands of heart attacks and strokes could be prevented if the cholesterol-lowering drugs, statins, were more widely prescribed, research suggests.
Oldest living kidney donor at 83
An 83-year-old man becomes the oldest person in the UK to donate a kidney while still alive, the NHS Blood and Transplant service says.
Warning over A-level reform plans
An independent schools leader says A-levels could become university entrance exams if academics are given too much control.
Gove loses court ruling over cuts
Education Secretary Michael Gove loses a High Court battle with Essex County Council over government cuts to nursery funding.
Government to miss cookie cut-off
Most government websites will miss the UK's deadline for complying with EU regulations over cookies, the Cabinet Office tells the BBC.
China Mobile in talks with Apple
China Mobile, the main mobile service provider in China and the largest in the world by users, could soon offer its customers Apple's iPhone.
'Superflares' from stars counted
Nasa's Kepler space telescope provides new insight on the colossal explosions that can occur in the atmospheres of some stars.
Councils 'must lower emissions'
Local authorities across the UK should have a statutory duty to combat climate change, government advisors recommend.
Wiggles founder members bow out
Three of the four original members of Australian children's entertainers The Wiggles are to leave the group, paving the way for the group's first female performer.
Broadway run for Priscilla ends
Priscilla Queen of the Desert is coming to an end on Broadway after months of weak ticket sales.
The baby time-lapse trend
Baby time-lapses are becoming increasingly common. So are they the ultimate way of documenting a child's development?
Viewpoint: Is it time to get rid of traffic lights?
We rely on traffic lights to tell us when to go. And when to stop. We should replace that with common sense, argues traffic campaigner Martin Cassini.
Man admits dead woman's bag theft
A man admits stealing a woman's handbag, minutes after she had been knocked down by a lorry and killed in Manchester.
Mother killed as children played
A man is found guilty of murdering a mother-of-six at a house in Bedfordshire where eight children were playing.
Man admits rape and sex assault
A man admits raping one woman and seriously sexually assaulting another in Glasgow city centre on a Christmas night out.
Man who changed legal system free
A man whose appeal changed the Scottish legal system walks free from court after a re-trial collapses.
Hain case end 'free speech win'
Peter Hain says the dropping of contempt of court proceedings against him for criticising a judge are a "victory for free speech".
Doctor revelation in McKeown case
Rebecca McKeown's manslaughter trial is told the doctor who examined the disabled teenager may have withheld details of a medical examination to protect her professional reputation.
Case against Hain not proceeding
Controversial comments in Labour MP Peter Hain's autobiography were never intended to undermine the administration of justice in Northern Ireland, the High Court in Belfast hears.
Vauxhall boost for Welsh workers
A deal to secure the future of Ellesmere Port's Vauxhall car plant will give a welcome boost to the estimated 400 workers from north-east Wales.
SA 'fails pupils on textbooks'
The South African government's failure to provide textbooks to all state school pupils violates the constitution, the high court rules.
African troops in Guinea-Bissau
The first wave of a West African peacekeeping force lands in Guinea-Bissau to try to bring stability after last month's military coup.
Passport boost for activist Chen
Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng says he and his family have completed passport applications and officials say they should be ready in 15 days.
Burma sees first gay pride event
Hundreds of people attend the first gay pride event to be held in Burma, where homosexual relationships are banned.
Greece names caretaker cabinet
A cabinet of professors and diplomats is sworn in in Greece to steer the debt-ridden eurozone state into repeat elections on 17 June
EU seeks fresh start with Turkey
The EU's enlargement commissioner visits Turkey in an attempt to kick-start Ankara's stalled bid to join the bloc.
Rio hotels agree summit price cut
The Brazilian government reaches a deal with Rio de Janeiro hotel owners to cut spiralling room prices ahead of a major UN summit in the city.
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Election date set as Greeks pull euros out of banks
The new election date came as Greece's questionable status in the eurozone prompted what the country's president called "fear that could develop into panic."
President honors fallen Vietnam hero
President Barack Obama, in awarding a posthumous Medal of Honor to a Vietnam hero Wednesday, paid tribute to soldiers who received a cold reception when they returned home from the Southeast Asian war.
Google search to become more human
Google today announced a significant change to how its search results are delivered. With Knowledge Graph, results will be arranged according to categories.
Mladic 'slices throat,' growls at victims
Mladic seemed to taunt victims in court, pretending to slice his throat, staring and growling. The ex-Bosnian Serb general is on trial for war crimes stemming from Yugoslavia's civil war.
Defense rests in John Edwards trial
The defense team for John Edwards rested its case Wednesday without calling the former Democratic presidential candidate's ex-mistress to testify at his corruption trial.
Doctor: Zimmerman's nose was broken
The report also said George Zimmerman had black eyes and cuts on his head a day after fatally shooting unarmed teen Trayvon Martin. An autopsy showed Martin's knuckles were injured, a CNN affiliate reports.
Mobster's body exhumed from Vatican
The body of a mobster buried among cardinals and bishops on a Vatican property has been exhumed in an investigation into a teenage girl's disappearance.
Woman with flesh-eating bug improves
The doctors for Aimee Copeland are promising a "roller coaster ride of highs and lows" in the coming weeks and months as she struggles against a rare "flesh-eating" bacteria, her father said.
Autopsy due for 'Swamp People' star
Autopsy results on Mitchell Guist, a star of the reality TV show "Swamp People," should be ready Wednesday, a local sheriff in Louisiana said.
Travolta accuser drops suit
The withdrawal of one of two massage therapists from a sex battery lawsuit against John Travolta "completely vindicated" the actor, Travolta's lawyer said Tuesday.
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Non-Hispanic white births are no longer a majority in the United States, a tipping point that has implications for politics, the economy and a nation’s identity.
DealBook: JPMorgan’s Trading Loss Is Said to Rise at Least 50%
Hedge funds and other investors taking advantage of JPMorgan Chase’s distress have fueled faster deterioration in the underlying credit market positions held by the bank.
D.E.A.’s Agents Join Hondurans in Drug Firefights
The Central American country is a growing focus of American efforts aimed at drug cartels that have sought to use its ungoverned spaces.
Greek Stimulus Is an Option, Merkel Says
Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany said she would discuss stimulus programs to get the Greek economy growing again and that she was committed to keeping Greece in the euro zone.
G.O.P. ‘Super PAC’ Weighs Hard-Line Attack on Obama
A group of high-profile Republican strategists is working with a conservative billionaire, Joe Ricketts, seeking to mount one of the most provocative campaigns of the “super PAC” era.
The Caucus: Romney Raises $40.1 Million in April, Nearly Matching Obama
The contributions on behalf of Mitt Romney represent a huge jump over the $12.6 million that his campaign raised in March, an increase partly attributed to donors coalescing around Mr. Romney as the nominee.
Figure in China’s Political Drama Found in Cambodia
Until now, Patrick Henri Devillers, a French architect who has been part of the Bo Xilai drama in China, had not been heard from.
Trayvon Martin Case Shadowed by Police Missteps
Mistakes by the Police Department in Sanford, Fla., and circumstances beyond its control, could make it more difficult to pursue a case against George Zimmerman.
In Greece, Caretaker Cabinet Is Sworn In
Greece’s caretaker prime minister on Thursday appointed a mix of veteran politicians and eminent economists to act as a temporary cabinet until the June 17 general election.
US Envoy to Israel: US Ready to Strike Iran
Washington's envoy to Israel says the U.S. has plans in place to attack Tehran if necessary to prevent it from becoming an atomic military power.
War Crimes Trial of Ratko Mladic Is Delayed
Prosecutors at the trial of Ratko Mladic set out in detail the events leading to and during the 1995 massacre of some 8,000 men and boys.
Taliban Stage Deadly Strike on Afghan Governor’s Office
At least 11 people died after Taliban insurgents on Thursday attacked a provincial governor’s office, but were beaten back by security forces, Afghan officials said.
DealBook: Berkshire Bets Again on Newspapers
Media General said that it sold nearly all of its newspaper properties to Berkshire Hathaway for $142 million.
DealBook: Ahead of Facebook I.P.O., a Skeptical Madison Ave.
Despite overwhelming interest in its I.P.O., Facebook is facing concerns over its ability to attract enough advertising revenue.
HDL ‘Good Cholesterol’ Found Not to Cut Heart Risk
People genetically prone to higher levels of HDL, often called “good cholesterol,” showed that they did not have any significant decrease in risk of cardiovascular disease.
Mary Kennedy, Estranged Wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Is Found Dead
Mary Kennedy, who married Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in 1994, was found dead in an outbuilding of the family property in Bedford, N.Y.