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International Terror: The Lockerbie Atrocity
A total of 270 people were killed when a Boeing 747 jumbo jet, Pan Am flight 103, exploded over the Scottish town of Lockerbie in December 1988.
Thousands Evacuated From Italy Quake Zone
Some 3,000 people have reportedly been evacuated from an earthquake zone in northern Italy, after a tremor and powerful aftershocks killed six people.
Shopping habits change with the weather
Cool temperatures and economic uncertainty have caused headaches for retailers who are watching forecasts and hope they will not have to cut prices
'Killer had put gun to my head'
The ex-wife of a man who murdered his ex-partner and toddler daughter in Essex tells the BBC he had put a gun to her head.
Authorities await Megrahi details
Scottish authorities are waiting for confirmation of the details of the death of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi.
Clegg attacks 'corrosive' dominance of private schools
The overwhelming dominance of privately-educated schoolchildren in Britain is "corrosive" for society, Nick Clegg has warned.
Heathrow free to lobby on third runway, says transport minister
‘The commercial interest of BAA is one thing, says Theresa Villiers, it’s not necessarily the same as the economic needs of the overall economy
Bryony Gordon: my 'Moment to Shine' as Olympic torchbearer was enhanced by luminescent tracksuit
As Olympic torch arrives in England, Bryony Gordon finds famous flame melts even the most cynical of hearts.
Snoring and disturbed sleep may increase cancer risk
People who snore and suffer from disturbed sleep may have a heightened risk of dying from cancer, a study has shown.
'Convicted Lockerbie Bomber Megrahi Is Dead'
The former Libyan intelligence officer convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset Ali al Megrahi, has died, his brother has told Reuters news agency.
Lily Cole: I was bullied for having red hair as a child
Model admits being bullied for her distinctive ginger hair during school.
Lockerbie bombing: key figures
Here are the key figures that were involved in the Lockebie bombing and it's aftermath.
VIDEO: Facebook founder's new status
The founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, updates his status on his own Facebook page to announce he has married long-time girlfriend Priscilla Chan.
Euro banks 'in tatters' - Clarke
Former chancellor Ken Clarke says Europe's banking system is "in tatters" and warns the UK is "heavily exposed" to potential problems.
Investors call for tighter London listing rules
ABI says erosion of listing standards has affected the quality of the leading UK stock market indices
U.N. seeks Iran nuclear deal before Baghdad talks
VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear supervisor flies to Tehran on Sunday looking for a deal to inspect suspected weapons sites - a potential breakthrough that Iran may hope could persuade the West to start lifting sanctions and deflect threats of war....
Towler doubts poverty target date
The Children's Commissioner says it is unlikely child poverty will be eradicated in Wales by a target year 2020 as he sees the effects for himself