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The Northern Ireland Assembly's environment committee is to question government officials about plans for George Best Belfast City Airport later.

Plaid Cymru's conference opens with a pledge to transform, not simply manage, Wales.

Some of the largest conservation bodies in Wales fear they will have to find massive savings following the UK Government spending review.

Newsbeat visits the cast of Merlin on location in a soggy Puzzlewood and speaks to the actors who play Merlin and Morgana.

Roger Federer is back to his old self, beating Robin Soderling despite whipping wind in U.S. Open quarter finals.

The BBC's Declan Curry looks at why interest rates matter

For the first time at New York Fashion Week there will be a runway show featuring plus size models.

Education Secretary Michael Gove is to announce an independent review of vocational qualifications for students aged 14 to 19 in England.

Sympathy for grieving PM

What will London's skyline look like in 2030?

Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach said that the challenges about developing the oilsands were discussed during "open and candid" talks with U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Wednesday night.

A celebratory atmosphere surrounds this year's Toronto International Film Festival, which kicks off its 35th annual edition Thursday with "one of the strongest lineups we've had in years," says co-director Cameron Bailey.

As of Saturday, Ottawa will cancel an extra five weeks of regular EI benefits.

Government spending and tax breaks “massively favour” homeowners over renters even though renters have half as much income, a new study finds.

Fashion Television has been a weekend ritual for fashion lovers and others hoping for a quick peek of a naked supermodel for 25 years.

Rob Ford’s transit plan, calling for scrapping streetcar lines, is the most recent attack on an enduring cultural icon.

Vice chancellors are expected to be told raising student tuition fees is the best way to ensure future funding for higher education.

New poker lottery game preys on poor hoping for instant win cash, opposition parties say

Five-time champion Roger Federer produces a stunning display to beat Robin Soderling and reach the semi-finals of the US Open.

A Saskatchewan farm family is hoping a herd of miniature cattle will produce big returns for their operation.