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Dow Jones drags down London as rally fades
The Dow Jones lost its early gains, dragging down European bourses, after concerns over the worsening outlook for companies overshadowed a government plan to spend $250bn (£142bn) to buy stakes in US banks.
China 'a democracy by 2020'
China will experience profound political change in just over a decade, according to an influential reformer.
Hannah Foster 'called 999 before murder'
Teenage girl abducted as she walked home made a 999 call for help before being raped and strangled.
Sats tests for 14-year-olds scrapped
National exams for 14-year-olds have been scrapped following concern that they promote “teaching to the test”.
Teenager admits killing and cutting-up woman's body
A teenager admits murdering Lithuanian woman and dumping hands and head in sea.
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Girls just want to win X Factor or marry a footballer, says minister
Winning the ITV talent show The X Factor or becoming a footballer's wife are the only ambitions that girls have today, the new culture minister Barbara Follett has said.
24-hour drinking has created towns 'like Wild West'
Police warn MPs about levels of crime and disorder in the high street following the relaxation of the licensing laws.
Government drops plan to hold inquests in secret
Plans to allow inquests to be held in secret have been dropped, it has emerged.
Husband killed wife after she admitted having pre-marital sex
A property developer stabbed his wife to death and then killed himself after she told him she was not a virgin when they married, an inquest heard.
'Racist' Marie Stopes stamp criticised
Royal Mail has released a stamp honouring Marie Stopes, the birth control pioneer who is accused of Nazi sympathies.
'Informant' Kundera accused
Czech-born writer Milan Kundera has strongly denied a claim that he denounced a Czech deserter to the communist police in 1950.
Jersey to vote on whether to adopt European time zone
Residents of Jersey will vote on whether to scrap Greenwich Mean Time.
Christians flee Iraq's second city
Iraqi Christians are fleeing the ancient city of Mosul after a shadowy al-Qaeda linked group launched a campaign against 'unbelievers.'
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Bristol Palin: boyfriend's interview
Alaskan teenager Levi Johnston has spoken out for the first time about the rumours circulating about the couple's relationship.
NHS trust to buy £400,000 yacht
A health trust is planning to spend £400,000 on a 72ft yacht to help jobless teenagers make better "lifestyle choices".
Vicar 'faked' hate campaign
Methodist minister Rev Janet Magee sent a dead hedgehog and faeces to herself, a court has heard.
'Apple plans budget MacBooks'
Computer firm hopes to replicate iPod success with more accessible laptop range.
Antigua travel advice amended after family protests
Official travel advice to Antigua has been amended after the family of the murdered honeymoon couple Ben and Catherine Mullany said it was not explicit enough.
Black widows head for Britain
Black widow spiders accidentally brought to Britain in crates of fruit could soon establish colonies as the climate warms, experts have warned.
Thailand and Cambodia step back
A day after Cambodia warned that Thai troops must withdraw from a disputed border, the two countries appear to have stepped back from the brink of war.
Thefts from churches costing £1m a month, say insurers
Thefts from churches are costing a record £1million a month, new figures show.
Eyebrow transplants for the overplucked
Over-zealous eyebrow pluckers with £2,000 to spare can now take advantage of a hair transplant to regain a bit of bushiness.
Udder chaos: Defra admits losing 20,000 cows
Government officials have been forced to admit that they have lost more than 20,000 cows.
Sculptures at the Tate
Richard Dorment reviews Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster's sculptures.
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American TV shows its teeth
Satirical shows on American TV has broken Sarah Palin's spell and could decide the next president.
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