'Watershed' in tackling child abuse
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 04:55
Child sex abuse cases put too much focus on victims and not enough on suspects, says the director of public prosecutions as he announces an overhaul of guidelines.
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7 questions on lateness
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 04:46
Justin Bieber has been in trouble for keeping his young fans waiting. Test yourself in this quiz about lateness.
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Human trafficking in Egypt's Sinai
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 04:31
The Eritrean refugees who fall prey to human traffickers in Sinai
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Prisoner X 'worked for Israel'
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 04:21
Australia confirms for the first time that an Australian-Israeli man who died while secretly jailed in Israel worked for the Israeli government.
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Penn and Stone pay tribute to Chavez
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 04:08
Academy award-winners actor Sean Penn and director Oliver Stone pay tribute to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who has died aged 58.
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Payday lenders told to improve
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 03:32
The Office of Fair Trading says it has uncovered widespread evidence of irresponsible lending among the UK's 50 biggest payday loans companies.
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VIDEO: Life of South Africa's prison babies
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 03:14
A South African prison service has been trying to make a better environment for children growing up in jail.
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Eight arrested over rape of teenager
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 03:12
Eight men are arrested on suspicion of the rape of a teenage girl aged under 16 in east London.
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Troops hunt clan amid Sabah clashes
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 02:46
One man is shot as Malaysian troops widen their hunt for armed members of a Filipino clan embroiled in a three-week conflict in Sabah province.
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Bieber 'early' for second London gig
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 01:49
Organisers say Canadian pop star Justin Bieber was "two minutes early" for his second gig at London's O2 Arena following widespread criticism over his late appearance on Monday.
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UK politicians in Chavez tributes
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 01:30
Foreign Secretary William Hague leads UK tributes to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, saying he left a "lasting impression" on his country.
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Asian markets track Dow record high
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 01:22
Asian stocks continue a global rally after New York's main Dow Jones share index hits a record high.
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Hugo Chavez dies after cancer fight
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 01:11
Venezuela's controversial President Hugo Chavez - who led a left-wing revival across Latin America - dies aged 58 after a battle with cancer.
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Django and Ted lead MTV Movie Awards
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 01:01
Both films receive seven nominations while Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence gets five for Silver Linings Playbook and House at the End of the Street.
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VIDEO: Inside Egypt's tourist ghost city
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 00:55
Political and economic instability since the Egyptian revolution has had a damaging impact on the country's tourism industry, with visitor numbers significantly down.
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Samsung to acquire 3% stake in Sharp
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 00:53
Samsung Electronics agrees a deal to buy a 3% stake in struggling Japanese electronics maker Sharp for 10.4bn yen ($110m; £75m).
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South Korea warns on North threat
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 00:48
South Korea's military warns it will respond to any provocation from North Korea, after Pyongyang's threat to scrap the Korean War armistice.
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Injured Swann upbeat about Ashes
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 00:36
England spinner Graeme Swann says he is confident he will be fit for the Ashes, despite being told he needs elbow surgery.
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VIDEO: Edinburgh pandas 'preparing to mate'
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 00:10
Keepers at Edinburgh Zoo have taken the first steps to prepare their two giant pandas for this year's breeding season.
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Chinese anger at stolen baby murder
Tue, 03/05/2013 - 23:44
The case of a baby who was killed in China's Jilin province after the car in which he was sleeping was stolen sparks online outrage.
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