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TOP STORIES

	Eight killed at Jerusalem school A Palestinian gunman kills eight people at a Jewish seminary in Jerusalem in the worst such attack in years.

	Tories plan 'alcopops' tax hike The Conservatives say they would increase tax on alcoholic drinks they believe fuel anti-social behaviour.

	Man convicted of hammer murders A man is convicted of battering his former girlfriend and her two children to death with a hammer.

	Warnings over future food crisis A food crisis may hit sooner than climate change, the government's new chief scientific advisor warns.

	Rethink on identity cards plans The home secretary sets out changes to the identity scheme including plans to use passports instead of ID cards.




WORLD

	Eight killed at Jerusalem school A Palestinian gunman kills eight people at a Jewish seminary in Jerusalem in the worst such attack in years.

	Arms suspect faces charges in US The US says it aims to extradite a man suspected of being one of the world's top arms dealers from Thailand.

	Nicaragua cuts ties with Colombia Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega breaks diplomatic ties with Colombia over its raid into Ecuador.




AFRICA

	Kenya MPs urged to back agreement Kenya's President Mwai Kibaki urges MPs to pass into law a power-sharing deal aimed at ending weeks of violence.

	Sudan 'still bombing in Darfur' A BBC correspondent sees a helicopter drop bombs near refugees in Sudan's Darfur region.

	Soldiers killed in Somalia attack Four soldiers and one civilian are killed after Islamist insurgents stage an attack on a check-point in Mogadishu.




AMERICAS

	Nicaragua cuts ties with Colombia Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega breaks diplomatic ties with Colombia over its raid into Ecuador.

	Democrats face pressure to unite US Democrats face a struggle to keep their party united as Clinton and Obama battle to run for president.

	Arms suspect faces charges in US The US says it aims to extradite a man suspected of being one of the world's top arms dealers from Thailand.




ASIA-PACIFIC

	Arms suspect faces charges in US The US says it aims to extradite a man suspected of being one of the world's top arms dealers from Thailand.

	Manila 'bomb plotters' arrested Three Middle Eastern men are arrested in the Philippines accused of a plot to bomb foreign embassies in Manila.

	Bali three win execution appeal Three Australians convicted of drug smuggling in Indonesia have their death penalties commuted to life in prison.




EUROPE

	Arms suspect faces charges in US The US says it aims to extradite a man suspected of being one of the world's top arms dealers from Thailand.

	'Substantial' Dutch terror risk The Netherlands raises its terror alert level to "substantial", amid anxiety about an anti-Islam film.

	Greece rejects Macedonia Nato bid The Greek government says it cannot back Macedonia's bid to join Nato, in a row over its neighbour's name.




MIDDLE EAST

	Eight killed at Jerusalem school A Palestinian gunman kills eight people at a Jewish seminary in Jerusalem in the worst such attack in years.

	Dozens killed in Baghdad attacks At least 54 people die as two bombs explode in a shopping area in Baghdad, security officials say.

	Egypt hosts Gaza ceasefire talks Delegations from Palestinian militant groups begin talks in Egypt about a possible ceasefire with Israel.




SOUTH ASIA

	S Lanka rapped over 'disappeared' Sri Lanka's government is one of the worst perpetrators of enforced disappearances, a report says.

	Tamil MP is killed in Sri Lanka A Tamil member of the Sri Lankan parliament and his driver are killed in an explosion in the north of the country.

	Thousands cheer Indian cricketers The Indian cricket team is feted at a colourful ceremony in Delhi after its one-day series defeat of Australia.




UK

	Tories plan 'alcopops' tax hike The Conservatives say they would increase tax on alcoholic drinks they believe fuel anti-social behaviour.

	Warnings over future food crisis A food crisis may hit sooner than climate change, the government's new chief scientific advisor warns.

	Man convicted of hammer murders A man is convicted of battering his former girlfriend and her two children to death with a hammer.




ENGLAND

	Man convicted of hammer murders A man is convicted of battering his former girlfriend and her two children to death with a hammer.

	Airmen told 'no uniforms in city' Airmen are told to avoid leaving an RAF base in uniform amid fears they could be abused by civilians.

	Bets halted over 'super dog' fear A bookmaker closes its book on Crufts after a flood of bets suggest an unknown "super dog" will take the title.




NORTHERN IRELAND

	Omagh bomb memorial row resolved Bereaved Omagh bombing families win their fight to call the bombers dissident republican terrorists on a memorial.

	Escaped rapist is back in custody A convicted rapist who has been on the run for the past two days is back in custody, according to police.

	IRA Gibraltar woman event blocked A Sinn Féin function at Stormont to celebrate the life of IRA member Maireád Farrell is blocked.




SCOTLAND

	Gallantry medals for Scots troops A soldier from South Uist is to receive the second highest award for gallantry for his bravery in Afghanistan.

	Poles welcome major migrant study Scotland's largest every survey of migrant workers is being welcomed as a step in the right direction.

	State hospital places to be cut Places at Scotland's high-security Carstairs state hospital will be cut by 100, ministers say.




WALES

	Assembly members' 8.3% pay rise A row breaks out as an inflation-busting pay rise for Welsh assembly members is recommended.

	Surgery thief must pay £250,000 A practice manager who bought five homes with money stolen from doctors is told to pay back another £250,000.

	Chaplain denies bishop 'rumours' The chaplain to the Bishop of St David's says rumours about her relationship with him are untrue and "distressing".




POLITICS

	Tories plan 'alcopops' tax hike The Conservatives say they would increase tax on alcoholic drinks they believe fuel anti-social behaviour.

	Rethink on identity cards plans The home secretary sets out changes to the identity scheme including plans to use passports instead of ID cards.

	Clegg defends handling of EU vote Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg defends his handling of the EU treaty vote, after 15 of his MPs chose to defy him.




BUSINESS

	Bank keeps interest rates on hold The Bank of England's rate-setting Monetary Policy Committee decides to keep interest rates at 5.25%.

	House prices continuing to slow UK house prices are continuing to slow down, says the Halifax, the country's biggest mortgage lender.

	Rising costs to hit BA earnings British Airways warns high fuel bills, economic slowdown and Heathrow's Terminal 5 costs will hit its earnings.




ENTERTAINMENT

	Star Swayze diagnosed with cancer Dirty Dancing star Patrick Swayze has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, his agent has confirmed.

	Blunt label boss sues over album The US producer who signed James Blunt sues Warner Music over royalties she says she is owed.

	Spears' father to stay in control Britney Spears' father will retain control of the singer's assets and estate for another five months, a Los Angeles court rules.




SCIENCE/NATURE

	Galileo demo sat to be despatched Giove-B, the second test spacecraft for Europe's proposed satellite navigation system, is finally to be sent for launch.

	Giant telescope opens both eyes The powerful Large Binocular Telescope acquires galactic images using both its giant mirrors.

	Sea slug inspires brain implant Sea cucumbers inspire a novel material that could be used in brain implants, US researchers say.




TECHNOLOGY

	Ad system 'will protect privacy' Two respected privacy campaigners praise the identity protection measures of a controversial online ad system.

	Memory trick breaks PC encryption Encrypted information held on a laptop is more vulnerable than previously thought, US research shows.

	Sea slug inspires brain implant Sea cucumbers inspire a novel material that could be used in brain implants, US researchers say.




HEALTH

	Tighter drug trial laws promised Ministers have promised to tighten laws requiring drug firms to disclose data from clinical trials.

	GPs reluctantly agree hours plan GPs have reluctantly agreed to work longer hours, but say they have no confidence in the government.

	Ovarian cancer treatment promise Up to a third of women with ovarian cancer could benefit from a drug showing early promise.




EDUCATION

	'Time to protect girls' in school Amnesty International is urging governments across the globe to take action to stop schoolgirls becoming victims of violence.

	Bully game 'danger' to children UK teachers have joined an international lobby to stop shops selling a computer game.

	England sees school place divide London children are less likely to join their first choice school than other English pupils, a BBC study suggests.

ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES

1965: Police attack Alabama marchers
State troopers assault scores of demonstrators demanding better voting rights for blacks as they attempt to march from Selma to Montgomery.

1975: Kidnapped heiress found strangled
The body of Lesley Whittle, the 17-year-old heiress kidnapped from her Shropshire home 52 days ago, is found at the bottom of a drain shaft.

1988: IRA gang shot dead in Gibraltar
The IRA confirms the three people shot dead by security forces in Gibraltar yesterday were members of an active service unit.




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