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Many killed in Afghan bomb blastsSat, 13 Mar 2010 18:34 GMT

At least 30 people have been killed in a series of suspected suicide bombings in the Afghan city of Kandahar, officials say.

Calls to raise crime age rejectedSat, 13 Mar 2010 15:39 GMT

The age of criminal responsibility will stay at 10, the government says, after a senior adviser for England calls for it to be raised.

Clegg 'will not back early cuts'Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:14 GMT

The Lib Dems would not support any plan to cut public spending too early in the next Parliament, leader Nick Clegg has said.

Vatican defends Pope in abuse rowSat, 13 Mar 2010 19:12 GMT

The Vatican denounces efforts to involve the Pope in a child abuse scandal dating back to his time as archbishop in Germany.

Anti-Berlusconi protest in RomeSat, 13 Mar 2010 20:14 GMT

Tens of thousands of Italians stage a protest in central Rome against the government of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

EU 'nearing' Greece bail-out dealSat, 13 Mar 2010 12:07 GMT

The EU is putting the finishing touches to a multi-billion euro bail-out for Greece after weeks of crisis, senior officials tell the BBC.

Man remanded on harassment chargeSat, 13 Mar 2010 11:35 GMT

An 18-year-old appears in court charged with the harassment of a man who collapsed in the garden of his Greater Manchester home.

Maliki leads Baghdad poll countSat, 13 Mar 2010 17:46 GMT

Partial results for Iraq's elections show PM Nouri Maliki's coalition ahead in the crucial area of Baghdad, officials say.

Take That star checks into rehabSat, 13 Mar 2010 10:05 GMT

Pop star Mark Owen checks into rehab after admitting to a drink problem and cheating on his partner, a spokesman confirms.

Two arrested over 'hero' killingSat, 13 Mar 2010 09:54 GMT

Two teenagers are arrested by police hunting the killer of a man stabbed to death after chasing handbag-snatchers.

Injured Moss thanks well-wishersSat, 13 Mar 2010 10:57 GMT

Formula One legend Sir Stirling Moss thanks his well-wishers after he fell down a lift shaft at home and broke both ankles.

Volunteers light up Hadrian's Wall from coast to coastSat, 13 Mar 2010 20:45 GMT

About 500 volunteers holding flaming torches illuminate Hadrian's Wall from coast to coast.

Real crash enlivens Nigerian mock rescueSat, 13 Mar 2010 13:03 GMT

A Nigerian plane taking part in a simulation exercise for disaster relief operations crashes in the southern oil city of Port Harcourt.

Bendtner secures late Arsenal winSat, 13 Mar 2010 20:17 GMT

Nicklas Bendtner's late goal takes Arsenal level with Chelsea at the top of the table via a 2-1 win at 10-man Hull.

England toil to draw with ScotsSat, 13 Mar 2010 18:54 GMT

England retain the Calcutta Cup as they fight out a 15-15 draw with Scotland, who now look certain to end with the Six Nations wooden spoon.

Ireland 27-12 WalesSat, 13 Mar 2010 16:22 GMT

Two tries by Keith Earls and one from Tomas O'Leary see Ireland beat Wales 27-12 in the RBS Six Nations at Croke Park.

Vettel stuns Ferrari to grab poleSat, 13 Mar 2010 12:25 GMT

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel starts the first Formula 1 race of 2010 from pole position after edging the Ferraris in Bahrain.

Should the age of criminality be raised?Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:49 GMT

The age of criminal responsibility should be raised from 10 to 12, says England's children's commissioner. Your views?

DisconnectSat, 13 Mar 2010 08:33 GMT

Can two Korean families cope without the web?

Purple PeopleSat, 13 Mar 2010 10:29 GMT

The new mass movement against Italy's Berlusconi

Week in picturesFri, 12 Mar 2010 14:08 GMT

The best pictures from around the world this week

10 thingsTue, 24 Nov 2009 15:52 GMT

Not chickenpox but windpox in German, plus more snips

Lock downFri, 12 Mar 2010 10:40 GMT

Why are criminals released from prison early?

Tidy tentsSat, 13 Mar 2010 11:18 GMT

Staying safe in Haiti while keeping up appearances

Gunshot wound to head killed boySat, 13 Mar 2010 13:45 GMT

A 14-year-old boy found dead at a house in Surrey died from a single gunshot wound to the head, post-mortem tests reveal.

Two people killed in caravan fireSat, 13 Mar 2010 15:41 GMT

A man and a woman have died in a fire in a caravan park in Dunbartonshire, Strathclyde Police say.

Murder inquiry police hunt pair Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:16 GMT

Police launch a murder investigation after a 46-year-old man was found dead at his home in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Pair to face explosives chargesSat, 13 Mar 2010 19:06 GMT

Two men in their 20s are charged with possession of explosives after a police operation against suspected dissident republicans.

Winnie denies maligning MandelaFri, 12 Mar 2010 16:39 GMT

Winnie Mandela, former wife of Nelson Mandela, denies giving an interview accusing him of letting down black South Africans.

Apollo men decry Obama Moon plansSat, 13 Mar 2010 03:34 GMT

Nasa Moon astronauts tell the BBC President Barack Obama's decision to cancel the US lunar programme is "catastrophic".

Clinton rebukes Israel over homesFri, 12 Mar 2010 22:10 GMT

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivers a stinging rebuke to Israel over new settlements in East Jerusalem.

'Red' demonstrators reach BangkokSat, 13 Mar 2010 08:19 GMT

Thousands of Thai opposition supporters converge on the capital, Bangkok, to press their demands for elections.

British ex-Tory MEP joins Lib DemsFri, 12 Mar 2010 16:02 GMT

A long-serving Conservative MEP, expelled in a row over the party's new allies in Europe, has joined the Liberal Democrats.

Suicide bomb hits Pakistan's SwatSat, 13 Mar 2010 08:58 GMT

A suicide bomber in a rickshaw kills at least 10 people in Pakistan, a day after twin blasts leave dozens dead in Lahore.

Royal Mail quality tests 'rigged'Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:43 GMT

The postal watchdog is considering taking action against Royal Mail after finding that delivery quality tests were rigged.

New BNP rules rejected by courtFri, 12 Mar 2010 23:03 GMT

The British National Party is forced to rewrite its membership rules again after a court rules them discriminatory.

Out-of-hours GP care 'inadequate'Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:51 GMT

Too many people in England are receiving poor quality out-of-hours doctors services, the Patients Association says.

BNP teachers will not be bannedFri, 12 Mar 2010 16:06 GMT

Members of the BNP or any group that might promote racism will not be banned from teaching in England, the government says.

Ivory and tuna top wildlife talksSat, 13 Mar 2010 04:17 GMT

UN wildlife negotiations begin on banning the trade in bluefin tuna and permitting sales of ivory at a two-week summit in Doha.

Let's Dance final gets under waySat, 13 Mar 2010 16:44 GMT

Kate Garraway, Katy Brand and Debra Stephenson take part in the final of the celebrity competition Let's Dance in aid of Sports Relief.

Net clash for web police projectsFri, 12 Mar 2010 11:30 GMT

A row is brewing over separate projects to use the web to bring people closer to their local police forces.