DNA database 'breached rights'

Keeping the DNA of two Britons with no convictions was a breach of their human rights, a European court rules.

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US Congresswoman hangs up on Obama

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Bank cuts UK rates to 57-year low

The Bank of England has cut interest rates by one percentage point from 3% to 2%, their lowest level since 1951.

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Canada halts parliament amid row

Canadian PM Stephen Harper secures a suspension of parliament, saving him from defeat in a confidence vote.

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Mother guilty over Shannon kidnap

Shannon Matthews's mother and co-accused Michael Donovan are convicted of kidnapping the nine-year-old in a plot to claim a £50,000 reward.

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Lie detectors for benefit claims

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Nigeria 'child witch killer' held

A self-proclaimed "bishop" who claimed to have killed 110 child 'witches' is arrested in Nigeria.

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Controversial Lapland theme park closes down

The firm running a Lapland-style theme park in the New Forest criticised by visitors as "hell" and a "scam" close it down.

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Jobs go at Troubles murder team

The special police team set up to investigate murders during the troubles is to make 75 staff redundant.

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Keane resigns as Sunderland boss

Roy Keane stands down as Sunderland manager after 27 months in charge at the Stadium of Light.

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No decision over Shields pardon

The High Court reserves judgement in the case of jailed Liverpool fan Michael Shields, who has started a pardon bid.

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Nasa delays its next Mars mission

The US space agency (Nasa) has delayed the launch of its Mars Science Laboratory rover mission from 2009 to 2011.

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DNA dilemma

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Smith accused of raid 'ignorance'

Jacqui Smith is attacked for not knowing a Tory MP was to be arrested, as her predecessor says she should have been told.

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Kenya PM calls for Mugabe removal

Power-sharing in Zimbabwe is dead and Africa must unite to oust President Mugabe, says Kenya's prime minister.

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Menezes family's inquest protest

The family of Jean Charles de Menezes have walked out of the inquest into his death at the Oval Cricket Ground in London in protest.

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Child protection review announced

The Scottish Government announces a wide-ranging review of guidance on child protection practices.

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Carmakers 'affect entire US economy'

The chairman of the Senate committee deciding whether to rescue the Detroit Three carmakers says the health of the entire US economy is at stake.

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Kenya PM calls for Mugabe removal

Power-sharing in Zimbabwe is dead and Africa must unite to oust President Mugabe, says Kenya's prime minister.

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Jobs go at Troubles murder team

The special police team set up to investigate murders during the troubles is to make 75 staff redundant.

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Cash glow

How much does a street light cost for one night?

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Smith accused of raid 'ignorance'

Jacqui Smith is attacked for not knowing a Tory MP was to be arrested, as her predecessor says she should have been told.

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Nigeria 'child witch killer' held

A self-proclaimed "bishop" who claimed to have killed 110 child 'witches' is arrested in Nigeria.

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Canada halts parliament amid row

Canadian PM Stephen Harper secures a suspension of parliament, saving him from defeat in a confidence vote.

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Nice smell...

But why else would anyone buy a new car these days?

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Keane resigns as Sunderland boss

Roy Keane stands down as Sunderland manager after 27 months in charge at the Stadium of Light.

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Carmakers 'affect entire US economy'

The chairman of the Senate committee deciding whether to rescue the Detroit Three carmakers says the health of the entire US economy is at stake.

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Your pictures

Readers' images of snowfalls across the UK

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Interest rates

Which lenders are passing on the rate cuts to customers?

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Pakistan dilemma

Relations with India strained in wake of the Mumbai attacks

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Lie detectors for benefit claims

Voice-recognition lie detectors are used by two Welsh councils in a bid to clamp down on people making false benefits claims.

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DNA dilemma

Will European ruling result in more unsolved crimes?

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Live text - Uefa Cup

Aston Villa target the last 32 of the Uefa Cup at home to Zilina as Portsmouth attempt to keep their qualification hopes alive at Wolfsburg.

news.bbc.co.uk

Menezes family's inquest protest

The family of Jean Charles de Menezes have walked out of the inquest into his death at the Oval Cricket Ground in London in protest.

news.bbc.co.uk

Controversial Lapland theme park closes down

The firm running a Lapland-style theme park in the New Forest criticised by visitors as "hell" and a "scam" close it down.

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Mother guilty over Shannon kidnap

Shannon Matthews's mother and co-accused Michael Donovan are convicted of kidnapping the nine-year-old in a plot to claim a £50,000 reward.

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US Congresswoman hangs up on Obama

A US Congresswoman hangs up the phone on President-elect Barack Obama, thinking the call is a hoax.

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Bank cuts UK rates to 57-year low

The Bank of England has cut interest rates by one percentage point from 3% to 2%, their lowest level since 1951.

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Child protection review announced

The Scottish Government announces a wide-ranging review of guidance on child protection practices.

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No decision over Shields pardon

The High Court reserves judgement in the case of jailed Liverpool fan Michael Shields, who has started a pardon bid.

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DNA database 'breached rights'

Keeping the DNA of two Britons with no convictions was a breach of their human rights, a European court rules.

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Nasa delays its next Mars mission

The US space agency (Nasa) has delayed the launch of its Mars Science Laboratory rover mission from 2009 to 2011.

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