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Pollution 'causing early deaths'

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:05:19 GMT

Air pollution is causing the early deaths of up to 50,000 people a year and making thousands more ill - but the Government is failing to take enough action to tackle the problem, MPs have said.

Obama healthcare overhaul approved

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:05:18 GMT

The US House of Representatives has approved historic healthcare legislation which has been at the heart of President Barack Obama's mission in the White House.

Pressure grows for lobbying probe

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:05:18 GMT

Pressure is mounting for a sleaze probe after several senior Labour MPs were filmed apparently offering their expertise for cash.

BA cabin crew strike for third day

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:05:18 GMT

British Airways cabin crew have begun their third day of strike action as airline management and union leaders continue their war of words.

Olivier triumph for Rachel Weisz

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:05:18 GMT

Oscar winners Rachel Weisz and Dame Maggie Smith have scooped two standout Laurence Olivier prizes at the glitzy theatre awards ceremony.

Huntley 'slashed' by fellow inmate

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:05:14 GMT

Soham murderer Ian Huntley is in hospital after reportedly having his throat slashed by a fellow prison inmate.

Tiger Woods tells of comeback fears

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:05:16 GMT

Disgraced golfer Tiger Woods has revealed he is "nervous" about making his golf comeback next month as he admitted he had been "living a lie".

Economic recovery 'remains fragile'

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:05:16 GMT

The UK's economic recovery will not pick up pace until the middle of next year, a business group has warned.

Households 'now £17,000 worse off'

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:05:16 GMT

The average household is more than £17,000 worse off than they were at the start of the recession, a research has shown.

Seaweed bread 'key to obesity'

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:05:16 GMT

Seaweed bread could be the answer to the obesity epidemic, scientists have said.

PM offers universal fast broadband

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:05:16 GMT

Gordon Brown is setting out plans to ensure super-fast broadband for every home in a move he claims could slash billions from public service costs and create more than 250,000 jobs.

Weisz and Rylance scoop Oliviers

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:05:14 GMT

Oscar winner Rachel Weisz has scooped the Laurence Olivier award for best actress for her stage role as Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire.

Gay couple 'turned away from B&B'

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:05:18 GMT

A gay couple have claimed they were turned away from a bed & breakfast because the owner said it was "against her convictions" to allow them to share a bed.

Fire hits Harry Potter set

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:05:18 GMT

Filming of the latest Harry Potter movie has been hit by a fire which broke out on the set.

Lady Gaga celebrates chart double

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:05:15 GMT

Lady Gaga has enjoyed double chart success as her album and latest single rose to the number one spots.

Huntley attacked by fellow prisoner

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:05:14 GMT

Soham murderer Ian Huntley is being treated in hospital after being assaulted by a fellow prisoner, a Ministry of Justice spokesman has said.

US Democrats predict healthcare win

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:05:14 GMT

House Democratic leaders are predicting victory for President Barack Obama's bill designed to overhaul the United States healthcare system.

Tories demand lobbying claims probe

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:05:14 GMT

David Cameron demanded an investigation into "shocking" claims made by senior Labour MPs who were filmed apparently offering their expertise for cash.

Girl, four, killed on Florida beach

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:05:15 GMT

A four-year-old British girl was killed after being run over by a car on a Florida beach, the Highway Patrol has said.

Iraqi vote recount calls rejected

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:05:15 GMT

Iraq's election commission has rejected calls from the president and prime minister for a recount of votes cast in the general election on March 7.