Feb
2013
Articles from 2nd Feb 2013
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PM denies 'black money' allegations
Feb 02 2013 | UK & World News
Spain's prime minister has denied reports that allege he and members of his governing Popular Party accepted or made under-the-table payments. Read
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Minister admits smacking children
Feb 02 2013 | UK & World News
Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has defended parents' right to smack their children and admitted he did it to his own, it has emerged. Read
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Suspect device found at church
Feb 02 2013 | UK & World News
A suspect device has been discovered at a Catholic church in Co Antrim. Read
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Three men survive avalanche fall
Feb 02 2013 | UK & World News
Three men have survived falling 150 metres in an avalanche in the Scottish mountains. Read
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Police probe teenage girl's murder
Feb 02 2013 | UK & World News
Police are investigating the murder of a caring teenage college student who suffered multiple stab wounds in a frenzied attack before an attempt was made to burn her body. Read
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Oil spill 'could kill more birds'
Feb 02 2013 | UK & World News
More sea birds could die from a pollution spill that has contaminated England's south coast, wildlife experts have said. Read
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Bankers' bonuses 'must cover fines'
Feb 02 2013 | UK & World News
George Osborne has told bankers they must give up their bonuses to pay international fines imposed for the Libor rate-rigging scandal. Read
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Groundhog predicts early spring
Feb 02 2013 | UK & World News
It is Groundhog Day and Punxsutawney Phil has made his prediction - he says expect an early spring. Read
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Alleyway girl 'stabbed in head'
Feb 02 2013 | UK & World News
A 16-year-old girl was fatally stabbed to the head and face before attempts were made to set her on fire in an alleyway. Read
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Alcohol labelling plans considered
Feb 02 2013 | UK & World News
The calorie content of beer, wine and spirits will be displayed on the bottle or can under measures being considered by the Government. Read
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Man held over flag protest comments
Feb 02 2013 | UK & World News
A man has been arrested in connection with comments made on a social media site about flag protests. Read
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Five men deny gang rape charges
Feb 02 2013 | UK & World News
Five men have pleaded not guilty after being formally indicted on 13 charges, including rape and murder, in the fatal gang rape of a woman on a bus in New Delhi. Read
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Central health database condemned
Feb 02 2013 | UK & World News
Privacy campaigners and medical groups have condemned a move that will see GPs hand over patients' confidential records to a central information bank. Read
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Probe continues into oil pollution
Feb 02 2013 | UK & World News
Those responsible for a spill that could have caused the deaths of hundreds of sea birds along England's south coast could be prosecuted, wildlife experts say. Read
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Hollande in jubilant Timbuktu visit
Feb 02 2013 | UK & World News
Francois Hollande has landed in the Malian town of Timbuktu, making a triumphant visit six days after French forces parachuted in to liberate it from the rule of al-Qaida-linked militants. Read
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Zero alcohol limit urged for young
Feb 02 2013 | UK & World News
Half of UK motorists would welcome a zero drink-driving alcohol limit for young drivers, according to a survey. Read
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Gay marriage plans 'not enough'
Feb 02 2013 | UK & World News
The Government's gay marriage proposals do not go far enough, according to a poll of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. Read
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French president to visit Timbuktu
Feb 02 2013 | UK & World News
French armoured personnel carriers have lined the streets of Timbuktu ahead of the arrival of French president Francois Hollande. Read
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Young robbers jailed for shop raid
Feb 02 2013 | UK & World News
Two teenage robbers who raided a jewellery store and then shot at members of the public as they gave chase have been jailed. Read
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Seabirds die in oily pollution
Feb 02 2013 | UK & World News
An illegal dumping of cargo oil at sea could have caused the deaths of hundreds of sea birds along England's south coast, an expert said. Read
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Hackers attack Twitter accounts
Feb 02 2013 | UK & World News
Twitter has become the latest victim in a number of high-profile cyber-attacks against media companies, saying hackers may have gained access to information on 250,000 of its more than 200 million active users. Read
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PM to meet presidents for talks
Feb 02 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron will meet the presidents of Afghanistan and Pakistan this weekend as part of efforts to prevent a Taliban resurgence when British troops leave. Read
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'Red tape binding youth jobs drive'
Feb 02 2013 | UK & World News
Attempts to get more than a million young people into work are being hampered by excessive bureaucracy and central government control, council leaders have claimed. Read
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PM faces marriage tax breaks revolt
Feb 02 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron faces a fresh backlash from Tory backbenchers after it emerged that marriage tax breaks will not be included in next month's Budget. Read
