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Queen commemorates 60-year reign

44 min 14 sec ago
The Queen is marking 60 years as monarch of the UK and Commonwealth and says she is dedicating herself "anew to your service".
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Many trapped in Lahore collapse

45 min 18 sec ago
A factory building collapses in the Pakistani city of Lahore, trapping dozens of people inside, officials say.
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Final bids for retailer Peacocks

54 min 27 sec ago
Six serious bidders remain in contention to take over the Cardiff-based clothing retail firm Peacocks, struggling with £750m debts, BBC Wales understands.
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VIDEO: Recalling the Queen's succession

54 min 39 sec ago
Sixty years on from Queen Elizabeth II's succession, two women recall their memories from that time.
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Wintry weather dominates papers

1 hour 10 min ago
Country 'lacks grit' when it comes to snow, say papers
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Earthquake in central Philippines

1 hour 18 min ago
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes the central Philippines, killing at least one and causing panic in nearby cities.
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Ministers 'can block rail bonus'

1 hour 45 min ago
Labour has urged ministers to block six-figure bonuses for Network Rail bosses, insisting they have the power to prevent such payouts.
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Qantas CEO warns on airline laws

1 hour 58 min ago
The chief executive of Qantas says the airline would be forced to cut services and jobs should pro-Australia airline bills be passed.
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Gandhi 'not focussed' on PM's job

2 hours 24 min ago
Priyanka Gandhi, Congress party's star campaigner in Uttar Pradesh state assembly elections, says brother Rahul is not focussed on becoming PM.
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Beijing defends Syria veto at UN

2 hours 40 min ago
Chinese state media defend Beijing's veto of a UN resolution condemning Syria's violent crackdown on protesters, as violence continues across the country.
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Women bishops supported by march

February 6, 2012 - 00:45
Anglican women clergy are to rally in Westminster later at a march supporting plans to introduce women bishops.
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More floods threaten Queensland

February 6, 2012 - 00:36
Floods continue to threaten Queensland in eastern Australia, with 3,000 evacuated and the town of St George expecting to be worst affected.
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VIDEO: Greece talks to resume

February 6, 2012 - 00:28
Party leaders in Greece are to resume talks on backing a 130bn euro bailout plan
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Heathrow getting 'back to normal'

February 6, 2012 - 00:27
BAA has said services at Heathrow are expected to be back to normal and that some 500 fewer flights operated out of the airport on Sunday.
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China in EU carbon scheme 'ban'

February 6, 2012 - 00:24
China tells its airlines not to pay charges to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
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Drivers warned of icy conditions

February 6, 2012 - 00:10
Motorists are being warned to drive with extreme care as the icy conditions around England continue.
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Motorists warned of ice 'hazard'

February 5, 2012 - 23:56
Forecasters are warning of a black ice "hazard" as many motorists take to the roads for the first time since snow fell across much of Britain.
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Giants edge Patriots in stunner

February 5, 2012 - 22:56
Eli Manning produces yet another ice-cool performance in the fourth quarter as the New York Giants come from behind to beat the New England Patriots 21-17.
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Businesses 'cautious' on future

February 5, 2012 - 22:50
UK firms plan to cut back on capital investment and hiring as the UK economic outlook remains gloomy, a report suggests.
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MPs fear far-right terror threat

February 5, 2012 - 22:48
MPs have warned the government not to neglect the threat from extreme far-right terrorism, saying
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