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23:50 CIA bomber 'courted as informant' Colombia rebels die in air strike
Bus crash kills 18 in Bangladesh CIA bomber 'courted as informant'
23:45 LATESTThe brother of a father-of-five killed in Kent becomes fourth relative charged with his murder LATESTEighteen Farc rebels killed in Colombian armed forces attack on jungle base, officials say
LATESTOne woman killed and two other people seriously injured in hit-and-run crash in north London LATESTThe brother of a father-of-five killed in Kent becomes fourth relative charged with his murder
LATESTTwo French journalists kidnapped in Afghanistan are alive and in good health, reports say LATESTOne woman killed and two other people seriously injured in hit-and-run crash in north London
LATESTDeath toll from attack during a volleyball match in Pakistan reaches 88, police say LATESTTwo French journalists kidnapped in Afghanistan are alive and in good health, reports say
23:40 LATESTOne woman killed and two other people seriously injured in hit-and-run crash in north London LATESTThe brother of a father-of-five killed in Kent becomes fourth relative charged with his murder
LATESTThe brother of a father-of-five killed in Kent becomes fourth relative charged with his murder LATESTOne woman killed and two other people seriously injured in hit-and-run crash in north London
  • LATESTThe family of freed British hostage Peter Moore say they are 'thrilled' to have him back safely
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    Iraq civilian death toll 'down' Iraq 'regrets Blackwater move'
    Singer Morrison denies baby story Man arrested over missing Degas
    Gardening presenter Cushnie dies Fourth relative on murder charge
    Mousavi 'ready to die' for reform Gardening presenter Cushnie dies
    Iraq attacks US Blackwater move Mousavi 'ready to die' for reform
    Man arrested over missing Degas Removed
    23:30 LATESTTwo French journalists kidnapped in Afghanistan are alive and in good health, reports say LATESTOne woman killed and two other people seriously injured in hit-and-run crash in north London
    LATESTDeath toll from attack during a volleyball match in Pakistan reaches 88, police say LATESTThe brother of a father-of-five killed in Kent becomes fourth relative charged with his murder
    LATESTThe family of freed British hostage Peter Moore say they are 'thrilled' to have him back safely LATESTTwo French journalists kidnapped in Afghanistan are alive and in good health, reports say
    LATESTOne man is killed and another is critically injured in a double shooting in south-east London LATESTDeath toll from attack during a volleyball match in Pakistan reaches 88, police say
  • LATESTThe family of freed British hostage Peter Moore say they are 'thrilled' to have him back safely
  • Gardening presenter Cushnie dies Woman killed in hit-and-run crash
    Mousavi 'ready to die' for reform Gardening presenter Cushnie dies
    Iraq attacks US Blackwater move Mousavi 'ready to die' for reform
    Thousands attend London's Parade Iraq attacks US Blackwater move
    Soldier dies after Afghan blast Thousands attend London's Parade
    23:10 Portsmouth's wages delayed again Burnley play down Coyle link to Bolton
    23:05 10 things Members of a band march in London's New Year's Day Parade, Friday 1 January 2010
    100 things In pictures
    All the fascinating factlets you didn't know before London's 24th New Year's Day Parade proves a big draw
    22:55 Soldier dies after Afghan blast Thousands attend London's Parade
    Pope appeals for peace in 2010 Soldier dies after Afghan blast
    Man arrested over missing Degas Brazil mudslide kills at least 15
    Brazil mudslide kills at least 15 Man arrested over missing Degas
    Car leap A sea lion on Pier 39 in San Francisco (file)
    Stuntman's record car jump / Experts baffled as San Francisco's sea lions suddenly quit town /
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    A member of the Red Hat Society Car leap
    Crowds line the street for London's New Year's Day Parade / Stuntman's record car jump /
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    22:40 LATESTDeath toll from attack during a volleyball match in Pakistan reaches 88, police say LATESTTwo French journalists kidnapped in Afghanistan are alive and in good health, reports say
    LATESTThe family of freed British hostage Peter Moore say they are 'thrilled' to have him back safely LATESTDeath toll from attack during a volleyball match in Pakistan reaches 88, police say
    LATESTOne man is killed and another is critically injured in a double shooting in south-east London LATESTThe family of freed British hostage Peter Moore say they are 'thrilled' to have him back safely
    LATESTAt least 10 people have been killed and five injured by a mudslide in a Brazilian island resort LATESTOne man is killed and another is critically injured in a double shooting in south-east London
    French seized near Kabul 'alive' Bus crash kills 18 in Bangladesh
    'Lifeless' prions can 'evolve' Alcohol toll 'could cripple NHS'
    Man arrested over missing Degas French seized near Kabul 'alive'
    Alcohol toll 'could cripple NHS' Man arrested over missing Degas
    22:35 Bus crash kills 18 in Bangladesh French seized near Kabul 'alive'
    21:55 Skiing in Newcastle David Tennant as Doctor Who
    Heavy snowfall hits the north-east / Tennant's Time Lord 'regenerates' /
    21:45 David Tennant as Doctor Who Skiing in Newcastle
    The moment Doctor Who regenerates / Heavy snowfall hits the north-east /
    21:40 Odds board David Tennant as Doctor Who
    2020 vision: Bookie's odds for next decade / The moment Doctor Who regenerates /
    21:15 A suicide bomber strikes at a volleyball pitch in north-west Pakistan, killing at least 88 people, a local police chief says. A suicide bomber strikes at a volleyball court in north-west Pakistan, killing at least 88 people, a local police chief says.
    20:45 Added Attack aftermath footage
    Attack aftermath footage
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    20:40 LATESTDeath toll from Pakistan's attack during a volleyball match reaches 60, police say LATESTDeath toll from attack during a volleyball match in Pakistan reaches 88, police say
    LATESTBritish sailor feared missing in a round the world attempt is safe and well, family say
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    The victim of a bomb attack in north-west Pakistan is moved at a hospital in Bannu, 1 January 2010 The victim of a bomb attack in north-west Pakistan is moved at a hospital in Bannu, 1 January 2010
    Added In pictures: Sports crowd hit
    20:00 A suicide bomber strikes at a volleyball pitch in north-west Pakistan, killing at least 75 people, a local police chief says. A suicide bomber strikes at a volleyball pitch in north-west Pakistan, killing at least 88 people, a local police chief says.
    19:40 Lyse Doucet David Tennant
    What will be the big stories of 2010? / Your views on latest Dr Who regeneration /
    19:20 A suspected suicide bomber strikes at a volleyball pitch in north-west Pakistan, killing at least 60 people, officials say. A suicide bomber strikes at a volleyball pitch in north-west Pakistan, killing at least 75 people, a local police chief says.
    Peter Moore - picture taken Thursday 31 December 2009. Pic: FCO Peter Moore arriving back in the UK
    19:15 Brazilian Jo suspended by Everton / Jo suspended by Everton /
    18:40 Added LATESTDeath toll from Pakistan's attack during a volleyball match reaches 60, police say
  • 18:35 A suspected suicide bomber strikes at a volleyball pitch in north-west Pakistan, killing at least 45 people, officials say. A suspected suicide bomber strikes at a volleyball pitch in north-west Pakistan, killing at least 60 people, officials say.
    18:20 LATESTA murder inquiry has been launched into the death of a man, 23, found in a Lancashire street
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    Iraq attacks US Blackwater move Mousavi 'ready to die' for reform
    Soldier dies after Afghan blast Iraq attacks US Blackwater move
    Pope appeals for peace in 2010 Soldier dies after Afghan blast
    Man arrested over missing Degas Pope appeals for peace in 2010
    Mousavi 'ready to die' for reform Man arrested over missing Degas
    Brazil mudslide kills at least 10 Brazil mudslide kills at least 15
    18:15 LATESTThe family of freed British hostage Peter Moore say they are "thrilled" to have him back safely LATESTThe family of freed British hostage Peter Moore say they are 'thrilled' to have him back safely
    18:05 A suspected suicide bomber strikes at a volleyball pitch in north-west Pakistan, killing at least 40 people, officials say. A suspected suicide bomber strikes at a volleyball pitch in north-west Pakistan, killing at least 45 people, officials say.
    Iraq hostage to return to Britain Iraq civilian death toll 'down'
    18:00 Revellers in Edinburgh Photo: Hugh Bao
    In pictures Your pictures
    Partygoers across the UK celebrate the start of 2010 BBC News website readers welcome the New Year
    17:50 Added LATESTThe family of freed British hostage Peter Moore say they are "thrilled" to have him back safely
  • Grab from Pakistani TV of people being treated after a suspected suicide bombing, 1 January 2010 The victim of a bomb attack in north-west Pakistan is moved at a hospital in Bannu, 1 January 2010
    Regional militancy Attack aftermath footage
    Mapping the militant nexus Regional militancy
    Pakistanis recall suicide attacks Mapping the militant nexus
    17:40 Added LATESTOne man is killed and another is critically injured in a double shooting in south-east London
  • 17:35 BREAKING NEWSFreed British hostage Peter Moore flies home to RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire
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    Breaking News Peter Moore - picture taken Thursday 31 December 2009. Pic: FCO
    17:25 BREAKING NEWSFreed British hostage Peter Moore arrived at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire BREAKING NEWSFreed British hostage Peter Moore flies home to RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire
    Freed British hostage Peter Moore arrives at RAF Brize Norton following his kidnap ordeal in Iraq. Freed British hostage Peter Moore arrives at RAF Brize Norton following his two-and-a-half year kidnap ordeal in Iraq.
    17:20 BREAKING NEWSFreed British hostage Peter Moore arrived at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire BREAKING NEWSFreed British hostage Peter Moore arrived at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire
    Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on the runway after arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Airport Breaking News
    PM calls global summit on Yemen Iraq hostage arrives back in UK
    Gordon Brown calls a summit to discuss radicalisation in Yemen in the wake of the alleged bomb plot on a US plane over Detroit. Freed British hostage Peter Moore arrives at RAF Brize Norton following his kidnap ordeal in Iraq.
    John Cushnie Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on the runway after arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Airport
    Gardening presenter Cushnie dies PM calls global summit on Yemen
    John Cushnie, a regular panellist on BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time, has died following a heart attack. Gordon Brown calls a summit to discuss radicalisation in Yemen in the wake of the alleged bomb plot on a US plane over Detroit.
    Iraq civilian death toll 'down' Iraq hostage to return to Britain
    Iraq attacks US Blackwater move Gardening presenter Cushnie dies
    Soldier dies after Afghan blast Iraq attacks US Blackwater move
    Pope appeals for peace in 2010 Soldier dies after Afghan blast
    Iraq hostage to return to Britain Pope appeals for peace in 2010
    17:15 LATESTBritish sailor feared missing in a round the world attempt is safe and well, family say
  • LATESTA murder inquiry has been launched into the death of a man, 23, found in a Lancashire street
  • BREAKING NEWSFreed British hostage Peter Moore arrived at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire
    LATESTAt least 10 people have been killed and five injured by a mudslide in a Brazilian island resort LATESTBritish sailor feared missing in a round the world attempt is safe and well, family say
    LATESTIraq says it regrets US decision not to prosecute Blackwater guards over killings LATESTA murder inquiry has been launched into the death of a man, 23, found in a Lancashire street
    LATESTA murder investigation is under way after a man was found dead in a Berkshire hotel room LATESTAt least 10 people have been killed and five injured by a mudslide in a Brazilian island resort
    16:55 Man arrested over missing Degas Singer Morrison denies baby story
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    16:50 Added LATESTBritish sailor feared missing in a round the world attempt is safe and well, family say
  • A member of the Red Hat Society Car leap
    Crowds line the street for London's New Year's Day Parade / Stuntman's record car jump /
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    Car leap A member of the Red Hat Society
    Stuntman's record car jump / Crowds line the street for London's New Year's Day Parade /
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    16:45 LATESTAt least 10 people have been killed and five injured by a mudslide in a Brazilian island resort LATESTA murder inquiry has been launched into the death of a man, 23, found in a Lancashire street
    LATESTIraq says it regrets US decision not to prosecute Blackwater guards over killings LATESTAt least 10 people have been killed and five injured by a mudslide in a Brazilian island resort
    LATESTA murder investigation is under way after a man was found dead in a Berkshire hotel room LATESTIraq says it regrets US decision not to prosecute Blackwater guards over killings
    LATESTViolence against civilians in Iraq dropped dramatically in 2009, a monitoring group says LATESTA murder investigation is under way after a man was found dead in a Berkshire hotel room
    Round-world sailor goes missing Heavy snow prompts warning
    16:40 People gathered for the parade A member of the Red Hat Society
    16:30 LATESTBritish sailor attempting to sail round world goes missing in storms off west coast of France
  • LATESTA murder investigation is under way after a man was found dead in a Berkshire hotel room
  • LATESTViolence against civilians in Iraq dropped dramatically in 2009, a monitoring group says
  • LATESTAt least 10 people have been killed and five injured by a mudslide in a Brazilian island resort
    LATESTAt least 10 people have been killed and five injured by a mudslide in a Brazilian island resort LATESTIraq says it regrets US decision not to prosecute Blackwater guards over killings
    LATESTGordon Brown is to convene an international conference on Islamic radicals operating in Yemen LATESTA murder investigation is under way after a man was found dead in a Berkshire hotel room
    LATESTAt least 18 people die as a bus skids off a foggy road in Bangladesh LATESTViolence against civilians in Iraq dropped dramatically in 2009, a monitoring group says
    Stock markets recover in 2009 Finland killer 'targeted victims'
    CBI head calls for deficit action Stock markets recover in 2009
    16:25 Added LATESTBritish sailor attempting to sail round world goes missing in storms off west coast of France
  • LATESTA murder investigation is under way after a man was found dead in a Berkshire hotel room
  • Pair charged with murdering uncle Round-world sailor goes missing
    16:15 Heavy snow sparks travel alert Removed
    16:10 Record breaking car jump in Florida / Stuntman's record car jump /
    16:05 LATESTAt least 10 people have been killed and five injured by a mudslide in a Brazilian island resort LATESTViolence against civilians in Iraq dropped dramatically in 2009, a monitoring group says
    LATESTGordon Brown is to convene an international conference on Islamic radicals operating in Yemen LATESTAt least 10 people have been killed and five injured by a mudslide in a Brazilian island resort
    LATESTDeath toll in Pakistani attack on volleyball game reaches 32, police say LATESTGordon Brown is to convene an international conference on Islamic radicals operating in Yemen
    Dan Eggleton Car leap
    Paper boy praised for saving pensioner / Record breaking car jump in Florida /
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    15:55 Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on the runway after arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Airport Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on the runway after arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Airport
    PM orders airport security review PM calls global summit on Yemen
    Gordon Brown has ordered an airport security review in the UK after the "wake-up call" of the failed US plane attack. Gordon Brown calls a summit to discuss radicalisation in Yemen in the wake of the alleged bomb plot on a US plane over Detroit.
    Farmers attack Bovine TB policy PM orders airport security review
    A marching band reherses People gathered for the parade
    15:50 LATESTGordon Brown is to convene an international conference on Islamic radicals operating in Yemen LATESTGordon Brown is to convene an international conference on Islamic radicals operating in Yemen
    15:45 Protests against blockade of Gaza Iraq civilian death toll 'down'
    15:40 Map Grab from Pakistani TV of people being treated after a suspected suicide bombing, 1 January 2010
    A suspected suicide bomber strikes at a volleyball pitch in north-west Pakistan, killing at least 32 people, officials say. A suspected suicide bomber strikes at a volleyball pitch in north-west Pakistan, killing at least 40 people, officials say.
    Singer Morrison denies baby story Man arrested over missing Degas
    15:30 LATESTGordon Brown is to convene an international conference on Islamic radicals operating in Yemen LATESTAt least 10 people have been killed and five injured by a mudslide in a Brazilian island resort
    LATESTDeath toll in Pakistani attack on volleyball game reaches 32, police say LATESTGordon Brown is to convene an international conference on Islamic radicals operating in Yemen
    LATESTAt least 18 people die as a bus skids off a foggy road in Bangladesh LATESTDeath toll in Pakistani attack on volleyball game reaches 32, police say
    LATESTRussia introduces minimum price for vodka in move intended to combat alcoholism LATESTAt least 18 people die as a bus skids off a foggy road in Bangladesh
    Suffering 'is everyone's problem' Brazil mudslide kills at least 10
    15:20 Added LATESTGordon Brown is to convene an international conference on Islamic radicals operating in Yemen
  • 15:10 Map Map
    15:00 A suicide bomber strikes at a volleyball pitch in north-west Pakistan, killing at least 25 people, officials say. A suspected suicide bomber strikes at a volleyball pitch in north-west Pakistan, killing at least 32 people, officials say.
    Max Keiser Putin in Russia's "Spitting Image"
    Keiser's Business Guide / 'Mystic Meg' of money predicts 2010's financial events Spitting In Russian / What happened to the Soviet version of Spitting Image?
    14:50 Education 'key' to Wales' success Camper, 55, is airlifted off peak
    14:45 LATESTUp to 25 people feared dead in bomb attack on volleyball game in Pakistan LATESTDeath toll in Pakistani attack on volleyball game reaches 32, police say
    14:40 LATESTFour fishermen are winched to safety after their boat catches fire off the Isles of Scilly LATESTUp to 25 people feared dead in bomb attack on volleyball game in Pakistan
    14:35 Gordon Brown has ordered an airport security review in the UK after the "wake-up call" of the alleged failed US plane attack. Gordon Brown has ordered an airport security review in the UK after the "wake-up call" of the failed US plane attack.
    14:30 Obama lauds CIA after bomb strike Bus crash kills 18 in Bangladesh
    14:25 The plane at the centre of the alleged US bomb attempt Map
    PM orders airport security review Blast hits Pakistan volleyball game
    Gordon Brown has ordered an airport security review in the UK after the "wake-up call" of the alleged failed US plane attack. A suicide bomber strikes at a volleyball pitch in north-west Pakistan, killing at least 25 people, officials say.
    Suspect 'not radicalised in UK' Regional militancy
    How are air travellers screened? Mapping the militant nexus
    'Bomber' began trip in Ghana Pakistanis recall suicide attacks
    Map Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on the runway after arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Airport
    Blast hits Pakistan volleyball game PM orders airport security review
    A bomb has exploded near a volleyball game in north-west Pakistan, with as many as 20 people feared dead. Gordon Brown has ordered an airport security review in the UK after the "wake-up call" of the alleged failed US plane attack.
    14:20 Patrick Stewart Lyse Doucet
    Is the New Year Honours list right? / What will be the big stories of 2010? /
    14:05 Portsmouth boss Avram Grant Everton striker Jo
    Portsmouth's wages delayed again / Brazilian Jo suspended by Everton /
    Pavlyuchenko can go for right fee Portsmouth's wages delayed again
    14:00 Obama takes flak over plot 'Bomber' began trip in Ghana
    13:55 A bomb has exploded at a sports field in north-west Pakistan, with as many as 10 people feared dead. A bomb has exploded near a volleyball game in north-west Pakistan, with as many as 20 people feared dead.
    Iraq hostage to return to Britain Pope appeals for peace in 2010
    Mousavi 'ready to die' for reform Iraq hostage to return to Britain
    Alcohol toll 'could cripple NHS' Mousavi 'ready to die' for reform
    Heavy snow sparks travel alert Alcohol toll 'could cripple NHS'
    New Year seen in around the world Heavy snow sparks travel alert
    13:50 Blast hits Pakistan sports game Blast hits Pakistan volleyball game
    New Year welcomed in with a bang Hogmanay bells ring in new babies
    13:45 LATESTBomb attack on volleyball game in north west Pakistan, casualties feared
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    Breaking News Map
    A bomb has exploded at a sports field in north-west Pakistan, with at least seven people feared dead. A bomb has exploded at a sports field in north-west Pakistan, with as many as 10 people feared dead.
    13:35 Added Dan Eggleton Paper boy praised for saving pensioner /
    13:30 Iraq hostage to return to Britain Iraq attacks US Blackwater move
    Mousavi 'ready to die' for reform Iraq hostage to return to Britain
    Iraq attacks US Blackwater move Mousavi 'ready to die' for reform
    Dietmar the stork A marching band reherses
    Dietmar the monoped stork gets a new leg fitted / Crowds line the street for London's New Year's Day Parade /
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    13:25 Obama lauds CIA after bomb strike CIA bomber 'courted as informant'
    Bus crash kills 18 in Bangladesh Obama lauds CIA after bomb strike
    13:20 A bomb has exploded during a volleyball game at a sports field in north-west Pakistan, with casualties feared. A bomb has exploded at a sports field in north-west Pakistan, with at least seven people feared dead.
    10 things 2010 graphic
    100 things Look ahead
    All the fascinating factlets you didn't know before BBC journalists predict the coming year's top stories
    Revellers in Edinburgh 10 things
    In pictures 100 things
    Partygoers across the UK celebrate the start of 2010 All the fascinating factlets you didn't know before
    Irish cardinal Cahal Daly dies Tributes to Cardinal Cahal Daly
    sat-nav in car Revellers in Edinburgh
    Direct competition In pictures
    Will the evolution of smartphones see off sat-navs? Partygoers across the UK celebrate the start of 2010
    13:10 UK forces in Afghanistan Breaking News
    Soldier dies after Afghan blast Blast hits Pakistan sports game
    A British soldier has died in Afghanistan after being wounded in an explosion on New Year's Eve, the MoD says. A bomb has exploded during a volleyball game at a sports field in north-west Pakistan, with casualties feared.
    Iraq 'regrets Blackwater move' Protests against blockade of Gaza
    Tiger Woods loses AT&T as sponsor CBI head calls for deficit action
    Blast hits Pakistan sports game Soldier dies after Afghan blast
    Alcohol toll 'could cripple NHS' Iraq attacks US Blackwater move
    Suffering 'is everyone's problem' Alcohol toll 'could cripple NHS'
    CBI head calls for deficit action Heavy snow sparks travel alert
    Heavy snow sparks travel alert New Year seen in around the world
    New Year seen in around the world Suffering 'is everyone's problem'
    13:05 Peter Moore - picture taken Thursday 31 December 2009. Pic: FCO John Cushnie
    Iraq hostage to return to Britain Gardening presenter Cushnie dies
    Freed British hostage Peter Moore is likely to leave Baghdad later to return to the UK, the Foreign Office says. John Cushnie, a regular panellist on BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time, has died following a heart attack.
    Blast hits Pakistan sports game Iraq hostage to return to Britain
    Mousavi 'ready to die' for reform Blast hits Pakistan sports game
    Alcohol toll 'could cripple NHS' Mousavi 'ready to die' for reform
    Judge dismisses Blackwater case Alcohol toll 'could cripple NHS'
    13:00 Blast hits Pakistan sports game Bus crash kills 18 in Bangladesh
    Mousavi 'ready to die' for reform Blast hits Pakistan sports game
    Alcohol toll 'could cripple NHS' Mousavi 'ready to die' for reform
    Judge dismisses Blackwater case Alcohol toll 'could cripple NHS'
    Woman held over killing at flat Judge dismisses Blackwater case
    12:55 LATESTFour fishermen are winched to safety after their boat catches fire off the Isles of Scilly LATESTBomb attack on volleyball game in north west Pakistan, casualties feared
    LATESTAt least 18 people die as a bus skids off a foggy road in Bangladesh LATESTFour fishermen are winched to safety after their boat catches fire off the Isles of Scilly
    LATESTRussia introduces minimum price for vodka in move intended to combat alcoholism LATESTAt least 18 people die as a bus skids off a foggy road in Bangladesh
    LATESTMissiles from a US drone aircraft kill at least three people in north-west Pakistan, reports say LATESTRussia introduces minimum price for vodka in move intended to combat alcoholism
    Deadly drone attack in Pakistan Blast hits Pakistan sports game
    12:50 Collingwood winning fitness fight Late fitness test for Collingwood
    12:40 Protests against blockade of Gaza Iraq 'regrets Blackwater move'
    12:35 Thousands attend London's Parade Pair charged with murdering uncle
    12:15 Ethiopia rejects hunger warning US 'bomber' began trip in Ghana
    12:10 Mir Hossein Mousavi on 28 December 2009 Peter Moore - picture taken Thursday 31 December 2009. Pic: FCO
    Mousavi 'ready to die' for reform Iraq hostage to return to Britain
    Opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi says he is ready to die for Iranian reform, days after his nephew was killed in protests. Freed British hostage Peter Moore is likely to leave Baghdad later to return to the UK, the Foreign Office says.
    Iraq hostage to return to Britain Mousavi 'ready to die' for reform
    12:05 LATESTAt least 18 people die as a bus skids off a foggy road in Bangladesh LATESTFour fishermen are winched to safety after their boat catches fire off the Isles of Scilly
    LATESTRussia introduces minimum price for vodka in move intended to combat alcoholism LATESTAt least 18 people die as a bus skids off a foggy road in Bangladesh
    LATESTMissiles from a US drone aircraft kill at least three people in north-west Pakistan, reports say LATESTRussia introduces minimum price for vodka in move intended to combat alcoholism
    LATESTNorth Korea issues a new year message calling for an end to hostile relations with the US LATESTMissiles from a US drone aircraft kill at least three people in north-west Pakistan, reports say
    Fireworks show attracts thousands Thousands attend London's Parade
    Peter Moore A vodka bottle
    Rebuilding lives Russian resolution
    How hostages can learn to cope with life after captivity Moscow raises vodka prices in bid to cut alcoholism
    12:00 NI Auschwitz survivor Lewis dies Irish cardinal Cahal Daly dies
    Irish cardinal Cahal Daly dies New Year seen in around the world
    Burnley boss Owen Coyle has distanced himself from the vacant Bolton manager's job Portsmouth boss Avram Grant
    Boss Coyle plays down Bolton move / Portsmouth's wages delayed again /
    Portsmouth's wages delayed again Collingwood winning fitness fight
    Collingwood winning fitness fight Pavlyuchenko can go for right fee
    11:55 Mir Hossein Mousavi on 28 December 2009 UK forces in Afghanistan
    Mousavi 'ready to die' for reform Soldier dies after Afghan blast
    Opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi says he is ready to die for Iranian reform, days after his nephew was killed in protests. A British soldier has died in Afghanistan after being wounded in an explosion on New Year's Eve, the MoD says.
    UK forces in Afghanistan Mir Hossein Mousavi on 28 December 2009
    Soldier dies after Afghan blast Mousavi 'ready to die' for reform
    A British soldier has died in Afghanistan after being wounded in an explosion on New Year's Eve, the MoD says. Opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi says he is ready to die for Iranian reform, days after his nephew was killed in protests.
    Boss Coyle rules out Bolton move / Boss Coyle plays down Bolton move /
    Pavlyuchenko can go for right fee Collingwood winning fitness fight
    11:45 Williams urges suffering action Judge dismisses Blackwater case
    Judge dismisses Blackwater case Woman held over killing at flat
    Woman held over killing at flat Suffering 'is everyone's problem'
    11:35 Cheltenham meeting in the balance Pavlyuchenko can go for right fee
    11:30 Beyonce, Johnny Depp, Craig Phillips, JK Rowling 10 things
    Charts galore 100 things
    The decade's top films, TV shows, records and books All the fascinating factlets you didn't know before
    Peter Moore Beyonce, Johnny Depp, Craig Phillips, JK Rowling
    Rebuilding lives Charts galore
    How hostages can learn to cope with life after captivity The decade's top films, TV shows, records and books
    Vancouver 2010 medals - photo courtesy Vanoc Peter Moore
    Olympic gold? Rebuilding lives
    Native Canadians divided over 2010 winter games How hostages can learn to cope with life after captivity
    11:25 Breaking News UK forces in Afghanistan
    Papers Uncertain man
    Press review 'Erm' warfare
    Row over Jack Straw's comments on police feature Ignorance of stats can be a good thing sometimes
    11:20 Revellers mark the start of 2010 Williams urges suffering action
    Williams urges suffering action Judge dismisses Blackwater case
    Judge dismisses Blackwater case Woman held over killing at flat
    Woman held over killing at flat CBI head calls for deficit action
    O'Shea injury concerns Ferguson Portsmouth's wages delayed again
    11:15 BREAKING NEWSBritish soldier has died from wounds after explosion in Afghanistan, says Ministry of Defence
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    A British soldier dies in Afghanistan after being wounded in an explosion on New Year's Eve, said the Ministry of Defence. A British soldier has died in Afghanistan after being wounded in an explosion on New Year's Eve, the MoD says.
    11:10 Added BREAKING NEWSBritish soldier has died from wounds after explosion in Afghanistan, says Ministry of Defence
  • Peter Moore - picture taken Thursday 31 December 2009. Pic: FCO Breaking News
    Iraq hostage to return to Britain Soldier dies after Afghan blast
    Freed British hostage Peter Moore is likely to leave Baghdad later to return to the UK, the Foreign Office says. A British soldier dies in Afghanistan after being wounded in an explosion on New Year's Eve, said the Ministry of Defence.
    Montana rules on assisted suicide Obama lauds CIA after bomb strike
    Alcohol toll 'could cripple NHS' Iraq hostage to return to Britain
    Revellers mark the start of 2010 Alcohol toll 'could cripple NHS'
    Williams urges suffering action Revellers mark the start of 2010
    Judge dismisses Blackwater case Williams urges suffering action
    Obama lauds CIA after bomb strike Judge dismisses Blackwater case
    10:55 Crowds enjoy Hogmanay fireworks New Year welcomed in with a bang
    10:45 man drinking Peter Moore - picture taken Thursday 31 December 2009. Pic: FCO
    Alcohol toll 'could cripple NHS' Iraq hostage to return to Britain
    The cost of treating increasing numbers of people drinking heavily threatens to cripple NHS hospitals, warn experts. Freed British hostage Peter Moore is likely to leave Baghdad later to return to the UK, the Foreign Office says.
    Iraq hostage to return to Britain Alcohol toll 'could cripple NHS'
    10:35 Peter Moore - picture taken Thursday 31 December 2009. Pic: FCO Mir Hossein Mousavi on 28 December 2009
    Iraq hostage to return to Britain Mousavi 'ready to die' for reform
    Freed British hostage Peter Moore is likely to leave Baghdad later to return to the UK, the Foreign Office says. Opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi says he is ready to die for Iranian reform, days after his nephew was killed in protests.
    Straw sparks row over police work Farmers attack Bovine TB policy
    Mousavi 'ready to die' for reform Iraq hostage to return to Britain
    Farmers attack Bovine TB policy Woman held over killing at flat
    Woman held over killing at flat Heavy snow sparks travel alert
    10:30 Johnson faces month out of action Cheltenham meeting in the balance
    10:15 Mir Hossein Mousavi on 28 December 2009 Peter Moore - picture taken Thursday 31 December 2009. Pic: FCO
    Mousavi 'ready to die' for reform Iraq hostage to return to Britain
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    Iraq hostage to return to Britain Alcohol toll 'could cripple NHS'
    Freed British hostage Peter Moore is likely to leave Baghdad later to return to the UK, the Foreign Office says. The cost of treating increasing numbers of people drinking heavily threatens to cripple NHS hospitals, warn experts.
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    09:25 Freed British hostage Peter Moore is likely to leave Baghdad later to return to the UK, the BBC has learned. Freed British hostage Peter Moore is likely to leave Baghdad later to return to the UK, the Foreign Office says.
    09:20 Finland shootings leave six dead Stock markets recover in 2009
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    Revellers mark the start of 2010 Iraq hostage to return to Britain
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    UCL rejects suspect reports
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    Home drinkers 'over-pour spirits' Alcohol toll 'could cripple NHS'
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    Hundreds of thousands of UK revellers are gathering in temperatures close to freezing to see in the new year. Hundreds of thousands of UK revellers have gathered in temperatures close to freezing to see in the new year.
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