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  • Fatal fire 'started with petrol'

    BBC News - Home
    16 May 2012 | 5:36 am
    Petrol was used to start a fire in a house in Derby in which six children died, police say.

  • VIDEO: UN observers caught in Syria blast

    BBC News - News front page
    16 May 2012 | 5:27 am
    UN observer vehicles have been damaged by a blast during a visit to north-west Syria

  • VIDEO: Jordan to probe 'children abuse'

    BBC News - World
    16 May 2012 | 5:41 am
    King Abdullah II instructed Jordan's government to probe reports of cruelty at care homes for children with physical and mental disabilities in his country after a BBC Arabic documentary was broadcast.

  • Taylor says witnesses 'bought'

    BBC News - Africa
    16 May 2012 | 5:33 am
    Liberian ex-president Charles Taylor accuses the prosecution of paying witnesses to testify against him in his war crimes trial in The Hague.

  • Masseur drops Travolta sex claim

    BBC News - US & Canada
    16 May 2012 | 4:16 am
    One of the two male masseurs who have accused actor John Travolta of sexual assault withdraws his legal action.
 
 
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    BBC News - US & Canada

  • Masseur drops Travolta sex claim

    16 May 2012 | 4:16 am
    One of the two male masseurs who have accused actor John Travolta of sexual assault withdraws his legal action.

  • VIDEO: Arizona wildfire continues to grow

    16 May 2012 | 1:33 am
    US firefighters are continuing to battle a growing wildfire near Crown King in Arizona, with dry conditions and high wind hampering efforts to contain it.

  • Home HIV tests backed by US panel

    16 May 2012 | 1:18 am
    Over-the-counter HIV tests, which would allow people in the US to check in the privacy of their homes if they have the virus, move a step closer.

  • VIDEO: David Beckham butt of Obama's jokes

    16 May 2012 | 12:35 am
    President Obama has welcomed the LA Galaxy football team to the White House to celebrate the team's winning of the Major League soccer championship in the US.

  • Chen speaks to US Congress again

    15 May 2012 | 9:34 pm
    Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng tells the US Congress of "a pattern" of harassment against his relatives, in a second telephone conversation.
 
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    BBC News - Middle East

  • VIDEO: Jordan to probe 'children abuse'

    16 May 2012 | 5:41 am
    King Abdullah II instructed Jordan's government to probe reports of cruelty at care homes for children with physical and mental disabilities in his country after a BBC Arabic documentary was broadcast.

  • UN team stayed with Syria rebels

    16 May 2012 | 4:57 am
    The six UN observers who came under fire in northern Syria have spent the night with the rebel Free Syrian Army (FSA), UN officials say.

  • Iran hangs 'Israel killer spy'

    15 May 2012 | 9:16 pm
    An Iranian man convicted of killing one of the country's nuclear scientists two years ago is hanged, Iranian state media say.

  • Syrian troops 'fire on funeral'

    15 May 2012 | 1:44 pm
    At least 20 people are killed by Syrian security forces in the north-west town of Khan Sheikhoun during a visit by UN observers, activists say.

  • Libya's Belhadj to enter politics

    15 May 2012 | 12:34 pm
    Libya's Islamist rebel commander Abdel Hakim Belhadj says he has quit the military in a bid to enter politics, ahead of upcoming polls.
 
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    BBC News - UK

  • Straw denies Iraq war press link

    16 May 2012 | 5:43 am
    Ex-foreign secretary Jack Straw says it would have been "disgusting" if the UK had sent troops to war in Iraq only after considering if there was enough press support.

  • Fatal fire 'started with petrol'

    16 May 2012 | 5:36 am
    Petrol was used to start a fire in a house in Derby in which six children died, police say.

  • Royal party takes barge journey

    16 May 2012 | 5:30 am
    The Queen, Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Charles are in East Lancashire later for the latest leg of the Diamond Jubilee tour.

  • China anger at Dalai Lama meeting

    16 May 2012 | 5:22 am
    David Cameron's meeting with the Dalai Lama sparks fury in Beijing, which accuses the UK prime minister of interfering in Chinese internal affairs.

  • Unemployment down 1,000 in Wales

    16 May 2012 | 5:17 am
    Unemployment in Wales fell by 1,000 in the first three months of the year, with 132,000 out of work, but the total continues to rise among women.
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    BBC News - UK

  • AUDIO: Are you 'drowning in clutter'?

    16 May 2012 | 4:01 am
    Research for the Royal Institute of British Architects (Riba) indicates that one of the most significant issues for homeowners and renters is storage. Riba's Harry Rich and Lesley Spellman of Clutter Fairy discuss how to improve the situation.

  • VIDEO: Name mix-up costs council £20,000

    15 May 2012 | 4:20 pm
    Human error is being blamed for a mix-up over payments to Kent County Council (KCC) leader Paul Carter which cost the authority more than £20,000.

  • VIDEO: 'I keep a train carriage in my house'

    15 May 2012 | 3:54 pm
    Jim Higgins, a retired coach transport manager, is in the process of repairing a 130-year-old Great Western Railway carriage, that sits within his bungalow.

  • VIDEO: Fighter jets' jubilee rehearsal fly-past

    15 May 2012 | 3:29 pm
    Fighter jets have rehearsed a fly-past over Anglesey for the Diamond Jubilee, although the actual event will be over Windsor Castle.

  • VIDEO: London's new cable car is tested

    15 May 2012 | 1:56 pm
    Testing is under way of London's newest form of transport - a gondola lift cable car across the River Thames.
 
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    BBC News - Business

  • Bank cuts growth forecast for UK

    16 May 2012 | 5:36 am
    The Bank of England cuts its growth forecast for this year to about 0.8%, warning that the eurozone is "tearing itself apart".

  • UK unemployment falls by 45,000

    16 May 2012 | 5:08 am
    UK unemployment fell by 45,000 to 2.63 million in the three months to March, according to the Office for National Statistics.

  • GM to drop adverts on Facebook

    16 May 2012 | 5:05 am
    US car giant General Motors says it will stop advertising on Facebook, days ahead of the social networking site's share flotation.

  • Mortgage lending 'jumps in March'

    16 May 2012 | 4:39 am
    There was a big rise in mortgage lending in March, as the stamp duty holiday for first-time buyers came to an end, lenders say.

  • AUDIO: Why do people invest in gilts?

    16 May 2012 | 4:36 am
    David Miller, partner at Cheviot Asset Management and Ian Williams, Chairman of Charteris Treasury Portfolio Managers, discuss the pros and cons of bond yields.
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    BBC News - Business

  • AUDIO: Why do people invest in gilts?

    16 May 2012 | 4:36 am
    David Miller, partner at Cheviot Asset Management and Ian Williams, Chairman of Charteris Treasury Portfolio Managers, discuss the pros and cons of bond yields.

  • AUDIO: 'We are not planning for a Greek exit'

    16 May 2012 | 3:19 am
    Guy Verhofstadt, former prime minister of Belgium, and Richard Corbett, adviser to the president of the European Council, debate Greece and the future of the Eurozone.

  • AUDIO: 'Sheer chaos' if Greece leaves euro

    16 May 2012 | 2:40 am
    What are the economic implications of the decision to leave or stay in the eurozone that Greece has to make? Andrew Balls, of PIMCO, a global investment firm, and Carsten Brzeski from ING bank in Brussels, debate the question.

  • VIDEO: Facebook 'unlikely to crack China'

    15 May 2012 | 9:39 pm
    China's largest internet portal Sina Corp has posted a loss for the first three months of 2012.

  • VIDEO: 'Royal' diamond sold for $10m

    15 May 2012 | 9:02 pm
    The 35 carat Beau Sancy diamond is at least 400 years old, and until now has been owned only by members of Europe's royal families.
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    BBC News - Health

  • VIDEO: Jordan to probe 'children abuse'

    16 May 2012 | 5:41 am
    King Abdullah II instructed Jordan's government to probe reports of cruelty at care homes for children with physical and mental disabilities in his country after a BBC Arabic documentary was broadcast.

  • Home HIV tests backed by US panel

    16 May 2012 | 1:18 am
    Over-the-counter HIV tests, which would allow people in the US to check in the privacy of their homes if they have the virus, move a step closer.

  • US sets goal to tame Alzheimer's

    15 May 2012 | 1:49 pm
    The US launches a national plan to tackle Alzheimer's, as estimates show 16 million people will be affected by dementia by 2050.

  • Paralysed man moves hand after op

    15 May 2012 | 9:06 am
    A paralysed man has regained limited use of his hand after pioneering surgery to bypass damage to his spinal cord.

  • 'A&E fast-track' for Olympic VIPs

    15 May 2012 | 7:26 am
    Senior trauma surgeons have raised concerns over a deal to give Olympic VIPs fast-track emergency care during the 2012 games.
 
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    BBC News - Health

  • VIDEO: Jordan to probe 'children abuse'

    16 May 2012 | 5:41 am
    King Abdullah II instructed Jordan's government to probe reports of cruelty at care homes for children with physical and mental disabilities in his country after a BBC Arabic documentary was broadcast.

  • VIDEO: World health charity targets Greece

    8 May 2012 | 6:20 pm
    Michael Portillo travels to Greece to find out how the Euro crisis has affected attitudes to the monetary union.

  • VIDEO: Tackling the trade in human flesh pills

    8 May 2012 | 9:24 am
    South Korea has stepped up customs inspections to stop capsules filled with powdered human flesh being smuggled into the country from China.

  • AUDIO: Novartis defends eye drug cost

    7 May 2012 | 4:19 am
    The maker's of a drug that treats age-related macular degeneration, a disease that can cause loss of sight, are taking the NHS to court to block them from using a drug that costs ten times less and is just as effective, according to tests.

  • VIDEO: Blind man 'excited' at eye implant

    3 May 2012 | 7:41 am
    A British man who has been totally blind for many years has had part of his vision restored after surgery to fit a pioneering eye implant.
 
 
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    BBC News - Have Your Say

  • Taylor says witnesses 'bought'

    16 May 2012 | 5:33 am
    Liberian ex-president Charles Taylor accuses the prosecution of paying witnesses to testify against him in his war crimes trial in The Hague.

  • Mladic 'headed ethnic cleansing'

    16 May 2012 | 5:19 am
    Former Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladic intended to "ethnically cleanse" Bosnia, the opening day of his war crimes trial hears. Send us your comments.

  • Mexico writer Carlos Fuentes dies

    16 May 2012 | 4:43 am
    Carlos Fuentes, one of the most famous Latin American authors, known for fiction and political essays, dies in Mexico at the age of 83. Send us your reaction to the news.

  • Greece: Living under pressure

    15 May 2012 | 8:11 pm
    Residents reflect on the situation in Greece as the debt-stricken country is set to go to the polls again.

  • Greek crisis: Your views

    15 May 2012 | 9:47 am
    'I would prefer to exit the euro and suffer'
 
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    BBC Sport - Cricket

  • Paceman Joseph extends Leics deal

    16 May 2012 | 5:40 am
    Leicestershire extend the contract of paceman Robbie Joseph, their leading Championship wicket-taker, until the end of the season.

  • Mushtaq set for spell at Surrey

    16 May 2012 | 4:21 am
    England spin coach Mushtaq Ahmed is joining the Surrey coaching staff on a short-term deal.

  • Bairstow the right pick - Stewart

    16 May 2012 | 12:35 am
    Jonny Bairstow will grow in international cricket and become an England Test regular in the future, says former skipper Alec Stewart.

  • Prior thrilled at Bairstow debut

    15 May 2012 | 11:26 am
    England wicketkeeper Matt Prior is delighted Jonny Bairstow has been given his chance against the West Indies at Lord's.

  • IPL suspends 'corrupt' players

    15 May 2012 | 11:09 am
    India's cricket authorities suspend five IPL players who are being investigated for corruption after a sting by undercover TV reporters.
 
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    BBC Sport - Tennis

  • Murray beats battling Nalbandian

    15 May 2012 | 1:33 pm
    Andy Murray overcomes David Nalbandian 6-1 4-6 7-5 to make it into the third round of the Masters series event in Rome.

  • Resurgent Federer wins in Madrid

    13 May 2012 | 1:05 pm
    Roger Federer returns to number two in the world with victory over Tomas Berdych in the Madrid Open final.

  • Serena Williams wins Madrid Open

    13 May 2012 | 8:30 am
    Serena Williams serves notice she will be a real threat at the French Open by hammering Victoria Azarenka in Madrid.

  • Federer reaches final in Madrid

    12 May 2012 | 2:33 pm
    Roger Federer will face Tomas Berdych in the Madrid Open final knowing a win will take him to second in the rankings.

  • Serena to face Azarenka in final

    12 May 2012 | 7:06 am
    Serena Williams will play Victoria Azarenka in the final of the Madrid Open after both players enjoy simple semi-final victories.
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    BBC Sport - Golf

  • Laird climbs to 31st in rankings

    14 May 2012 | 5:28 am
    Scotland's Martin Laird rises to 31st in the world rankings after finishing tied for second at the Players Championship in Florida.

  • Kuchar seals victory at Players

    14 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    United States Ryder Cup player Matt Kuchar wins the Players Championship in Florida, with Scotland's Martin Laird joint second.

  • Controversial Na leads at Players

    12 May 2012 | 6:27 pm
    American Kevin Na takes a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Players Championship in Florida.

  • McIlroy misses cut at Sawgrass

    12 May 2012 | 1:04 am
    World number one Rory McIlroy struggles to a second-round 76 and misses the cut at the Players Championship in Florida.

  • Poulter & Laird set Sawgrass pace

    10 May 2012 | 6:32 pm
    Ian Poulter and Martin Laird share the first-round lead at seven under in the Players Championship in Florida.
 
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    BBC Sport - Snooker

  • Season's form delights Robertson

    9 May 2012 | 6:51 am
    Neil Robertson believes he is playing the most consistent snooker of his career despite losing in the World Championship quarter-finals.

  • AUDIO: Best season by a mile - Robertson

    9 May 2012 | 6:42 am
    Cambridge-based world snooker number seven Neil Robertson tells BBC Radio Cambridgeshire this has been his most consistent season.

  • VIDEO: Ray Reardon remembers his roots

    8 May 2012 | 6:48 am
    Six-time world snooker champion Ray Reardon makes an emotional return to his roots and speaks to BBC Sport about his path from a miner in South Wales to world snooker stardom.

  • VIDEO: Carter promises to carry on

    8 May 2012 | 2:24 am
    World Snooker Championship runner-up Ali Carter promises to carry on with his career after losing to Ronnie O'Sullivan at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

  • Snooker needs O'Sullivan - Hendry

    8 May 2012 | 1:06 am
    Stephen Hendry warns snooker chief Barry Hearn that the sport without world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan would be far less attractive.
 
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    BBC Sport Player | Football Focus

  • The Big Interview - Ruud van Nistelrooy

    14 May 2012 | 6:45 am
    Ruud van Nistelrooy speaking to Football Focus in December 2011.

  • The Big Interview - Nani on diving and Scholes

    21 Jan 2012 | 12:36 pm
    Manchester United forward Nani chats to Football Focus about his views on diving, why the return of Paul Scholes is "like having a teacher on the pitch", and the rumour that he has a statue of himself in his home.

  • Football Forum - MOTD 3

    16 Jan 2012 | 6:28 am
    Blackburn striker Jason Roberts joins Lee Dixon and Jake Humphrey to discuss all the action from the Premier League at the weekend, including referees under pressure about the rules over two-footed tackles.

  • Focus on Ferguson's three-year pledge

    31 Dec 2011 | 9:26 am
    The Football Focus team discuss Sir Alex Ferguson's statement on his 70th birthday that he can lead Manchester United for "another three years".

  • Friday Focus with Guy Mowbray

    30 Dec 2011 | 12:54 pm
    Dan Walker previews this week's Football Focus, the final one of 2011, with commentator Guy Mowbray.
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    BBC NEWS | Magazine Monitor

  • Your Letters

    Magazine Monitor
    15 May 2012 | 12:14 pm
    Well, there's only one way to find out... FIGHT! Basil Long, Nottingham It must be very frustrating to have an over-sensitive porn filter on your mobile phone when the BBC's most-read article is Sex toys taken during burglary. David Richerby, Liverpool, UK Imagine the conversation when they decided to start that business, awkward no matter who initiated it…or is it just me? Judith, Weybridge, Surrey Is there a word for the outrage that's felt when Monitor completely ignores your letter about how newspapers agree on who gets which pun from six months ago, and then publishes one from Rob…

  • Paper Monitor

    Magazine Monitor
    15 May 2012 | 8:32 am
    A service highlighting the riches of the daily press. There must be a blueprint somewhere for sub-editors searching for headlines on the theme of... triumphal colours. Today the newspapers have been swept up in a tide of colour-related metaphors as Manchester City surprised the footballing world by grabbing a last-minute victory from its red-rivals Manchester United. That happened on Sunday, but the party stretched into an open-top bus victory parade on Monday. The Daily Star's headline "Sea of Blue" could have referred either to this parade or to the glorious technicolour employed by its…

  • Your Letters

    Magazine Monitor
    14 May 2012 | 11:42 am
    Just wondering: when all the newspapers have to come up with a punning headline, such as Friday's "reign/rain" efforts (PM, Friday), do they ring each other up to avoid any inadvertent identical headlines? "What are you using?" "Oh no! We were going for that!" "Tell you what: let us have it, and we'll let you have the next Wayne Rooney one".Rob, London, UK So, Luke L, (Friday letters), you didn't hear John Rentoul's thoughts on starting a sentence with "so"?Rik Alewijnse, Feering, UK "A shilling - worth five pence" - surely this should read "worth five pence at the original exchange rate, in…

  • Paper Monitor

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    14 May 2012 | 11:37 am
    A service highlighting the riches of the daily press. It's two days since the Britain's Got Talent finale, but Pudsey - the canine half of its winning double act - is still tabloid top dog. "Everyone's begging to hire Pudsey," announces the Daily Express; "I'm going to be bigger than Simon Growl," predicts the pooch (via speech bubble) in the Daily Mirror. Hollywood beckons, apparently. There's talk of dog food promotions. And - the sign of bona (or should that be boner? [No - Ed]) fide celebrity - he's already the star of a sex scandal of sorts, with a "woofs 'n' all" biography in the…

  • 10 things we didn't know last week

    Magazine Monitor
    11 May 2012 | 12:17 pm
    Snippets from the week's news, sliced, diced and processed for your convenience. 1. Fifty percent ofUS roads are unpaved. More details 2. Crows recognise familiar human voices. More details 3. Reindeer like lichen. More details 4. Vidal Sassoon was an anti-fascist street fighter. More details (The Daily Telegraph) 5. Some mammoths were tiny. More details 6. David Cameron thought LOL was shorthand for "lots of love". More details 7. Flatulent dinosaurs caused global warming. More details 8. Oliver Cromwell was keen on grooming products. More details (The Sun) 9. The new French president…
 
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