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Bomb was thrown during gun attack

Sat, 2013-05-18 08:41
Police discover a bomb in the Foxes Glen area of west Belfast - the scene of a gun attack on officers on Thursday afternoon.

VIDEO: Deadly floods sweep southern China

Sat, 2013-05-18 08:30
Deadly storms are sweeping across southern China, killing more than 50 people and leaving 14 missing

Democracy 'damaged by English focus'

Sat, 2013-05-18 07:59
Democracy in Wales is being damaged by a lack of coverage of Welsh affairs in the London-based media, the assembly's presiding officer fears.

Head teacher 'misused public money'

Sat, 2013-05-18 07:58
A former London head teacher of the year presided over misuse of public funds, a government report finds.

Ferguson criticises Mancini sacking

Sat, 2013-05-18 07:35
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson criticises City rivals over 'amazing' decision to sack boss Roberto Mancini.

Saudi woman reaches Everest summit

Sat, 2013-05-18 07:34
A 25-year-old Saudi woman makes history by reaching the summit of the world's highest mountain.

Kerry urges Nigeria army 'restraint'

Sat, 2013-05-18 07:24
The US warns Nigeria's army against human rights violations as it pursues a campaign against Islamist militants in the north-east.

VIDEO: Sweden gears up for Eurovision contest

Sat, 2013-05-18 06:27
The Swedish city of Malmo is gearing up to host the Eurovision Song Contest final with 26 countries set to perform for millions of TV viewers.

Ireland fly-half O'Gara retires

Sat, 2013-05-18 06:20
Ireland and Munster fly-half Ronan O'Gara will take up a coaching role with Racing Metro after announcing his retirement.

Dozens injured in US train crash

Sat, 2013-05-18 06:18
More than 60 people were injured, at least two critically, after a head-on collision between two commuter trains near New York, officials say.

Celebrations for watersports centre

Sat, 2013-05-18 06:04
A weekend of celebrations mark the launch of a new watersports centre in Colwyn Bay, with a festival hosted by Radio 1 presenter Aled Haydn Jones.

EU to ban refillable olive oil jugs

Sat, 2013-05-18 05:55
The EU is to ban restaurants from using refillable bottles and dipping bowls of olive oil, citing hygiene and consumer protection.

PR for Benghazi

Sat, 2013-05-18 05:44
Tara McKelvey on the US's handling of Benghazi fallout

N Korea 'fires short-range missiles'

Sat, 2013-05-18 05:35
North Korea has fired three short-range missiles as part of an apparent routine test-launch, South Korea says.

Afghan MPs halt women's law debate

Sat, 2013-05-18 05:05
The Afghan parliament interrupts debate on a law to prevent violence against women, with conservatives calling for it to be scrapped.

Protest rally over school shake-up

Sat, 2013-05-18 04:57
Hundreds are expected at a rally in Cardiff ahead of planned strike action over school changes in the autumn.

In pictures: English ritual year

Sat, 2013-05-18 04:29
Idiosyncratic English rituals on camera

VIDEO: Violence after Spanish Cup Final

Sat, 2013-05-18 04:26
There have been violent scenes in the Spanish capital after Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in the Spanish Cup Final.

Hollande signs gay marriage bill

Sat, 2013-05-18 04:24
President Francois Hollande signs into law a controversial bill making France the ninth in Europe, and 14th globally, to legalise gay marriage.

Emergency aid for farmers to begin

Sat, 2013-05-18 04:22
An emergency aid scheme for farmers facing difficulties with fodder shortages has come into will come into effect from midnight on Saturday.