Man charged with child abduction

A 35-year-old man who went missing with a 14-year-old girl has been charged with child abduction.Read

24 dead in new wave of Iraq attacks

At least 24 people have been killed and dozens more were wounded after 10 apparently co-ordinated car bombings and a shooting took place across Iraq.Read

Clegg: Cut welfare for rich first

Welfare for the wealthy must be tackled before the Government can cut benefits for the poorest, Nick Clegg has said, 10 days before post-election spending plans are unveiled.Read

Four stabbed in city mosque attack

Three men and a police officer are being treated in hospital after they were stabbed at a mosque, police said.Read

Riot police clear Turkey park demo

Protesters have set up barricades in Istanbul's streets after Turkish riot police cleared out the occupation of a park at the centre of the strongest challenge to prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 10-year tenure.Read

PM and Putin discuss Syria crisis

David Cameron is to meet Russian president Vladimir Putin for talks on the Syrian crisis amid fears that differences between Moscow and the West are pushing the two sides towards a new Cold War.Read

Probe into amphibious bus sinking

Investigations are continuing after more than 30 people were rescued or had to swim to safety when an amphibious tour bus sank in Liverpool's Albert Dock.Read

Four stabbed at Birmingham mosque

Three men and a police officer have been stabbed at a mosque in Birmingham, West Midlands Police have said.Read

Untrained teachers 'face the sack'

More than 5,000 untrained teachers who have been allowed to work in academies and free schools under the Government's education reforms will be told they must gain a formal qualification or face the sack if Labour win the next general election.Read

Sigmund Freud tops refugee poll

Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud has been voted the refugee who has made the most significant contribution to British life.Read

'Few fathers' take paternity leave

Few fathers are taking advantage of additional paternity leave, mainly because of the low statutory rate of pay they would receive, according to a new report.Read

Ecuadorian minister makes UK visit

A senior Ecuadorian minister is making a brief visit to the UK ahead of talks over the future of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.Read

Missing boy found safe and well

A nine-year-old boy reported missing while out with his mother has been found safe and well.Read

31 safe after amphibious bus drama

More than 30 people were rescued or had to swim to safety when an amphibious tour bus sank in Liverpool's Albert Dock.Read

UK makes plea to new Iranian leader

Britain has urged Iran's new president to set his country on a "different course" after years of deadlock and dispute with the West.Read

Lanzarote body 'is missing Briton'

A body found in Lanzarote has been confirmed as that of a British pensioner who went missing on the island nearly 18 months ago.Read

PM urged to forge global tax deal

Anti-poverty campaigners have urged David Cameron to build on his agreement with Britain's network of Crown dependencies and overseas territories to forge a global deal on tackling tax evasion.Read

Museum boss 'excited' over bomber

An RAF museum manager has said taking delivery of the only surviving German Second World War Dornier Do 17 bomber will be a "rare and exciting opportunity" for visitors to get up close to the aircraft.Read

Rescue after amphibious bus sinking

A rescue operation is under way in Liverpool after an amphibious tour bus with 30 passengers on board sank in the Albert Dock.Read

PM: Help 'democratic' Syria rebels

Bolstering the democratic elements among the Syrian opposition is vital if it is not to be taken over completely by extremists, David Cameron has warned.Read

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