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Tributes to woman stabbed in street

The family of a woman stabbed to death in the street has paid tribute to a "wonderful mother, daughter and sister".Read

At least 30 dead in Afghan blasts

At least 30 people have been killed and dozens more injured in four suicide attacks in the southern city of Kandahar, the Afghan president's half-brother said.Read

Clegg calls for Afghan judgment

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has called for a judgment on Britain's commitment to the war in Afghanistan "pretty quickly" after the general election.Read

Burglars raid home of war heroine

Friends of a French Resistance heroine have slammed "despicable" burglars who raided her home days after her death.Read

Campaigners march for flats trio

Hundreds of campaigners have joined a march and rally in memory of three asylum seekers who leapt from a tower block.Read

Cable accuses Tories over economy

Vince Cable has accused the Tories of "playing fast and loose" with the economy as they try to frighten voters into electing a Conservative government.Read

Union: BA must end 'needless war'

Union bosses have urged British Airways to end the "needless war against its own workforce" as the row over cost-cutting continued after the announcement of seven days of strikes by cabin crew.Read

Teenagers arrested over murder

Two teenagers have been arrested over the murder of a man who confronted two robbers, Scotland Yard said.Read

McCanns join run to help charity

The parents of Madeleine McCann have joined 450 runners to take part in a 10km fun run for missing people.Read

Tate 'targeted by poison pen note'

Police are investigating claims that comedian Catherine Tate was targeted by a poison pen letter writer.Read

Chocolate shoes for Mother's Day

A cake-maker has combined chocolate and shoes to make the ideal edible mother's day present.Read

Teenager remanded over harassment

A teenager charged with harassing David Askew, who died following a confrontation outside his home, was remanded in custody when he appeared in court.Read

Raising crimial age 'ruled out'

The Government has ruled out raising the age of criminal responsibility after the Children's Commissioner argued the killers of James Bulger were too young to have been prosecuted for murder.Read

Take That star checks into rehab

Take That star Mark Owen is in rehab at a clinic after confessing his battles with womanising and drink.Read

Lib Dem vow over public spending

Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg insisted he would not work with anyone in government who wanted to cut public spending too early.Read

Bulger killers' prosecution slammed

The killers of James Bulger should not have been prosecuted for his murder because children under the age of 12 who commit crimes are too young to understand the full consequences of their actions, the Children's Commissioner for England has said.Read

Lib Dems 'warned of finance crisis'

Vince Cable will insist the Liberal Democrats are the party to lead Britain out of recession - having warned of the financial dangers in the first place.Read

BA chief criticises union bosses

British Airways chief executive Willie Walsh has launched a scathing attack on union bosses as the row over cost-cutting intensified following the announcement of seven days of strikes by cabin crew.Read

'Halal poultry falsely labelled'

Up to three-quarters of poultry sold as halal in the UK is falsely labelled, an industry group has warned.Read

BNP 'amends' rules after decision

The British National Party began processing applications within hours of a court order banning recruitment of new members after its leader claimed to have amended the constitution.Read

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