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Ex-ministers at Iraqi death inquiry

Former Government ministers will be asked to provide evidence for a public inquiry into the death of an Iraqi civilian in British military custody.Read

'I am not kingmaker' - Clegg

Nick Clegg will insist he is "not the kingmaker" at the next general election as he seeks to cool speculation that he is ready to take the Liberal Democrats into a coalition government.Read

Bomb expert 'to get George Cross'

A bomb disposal expert killed in Afghanistan will be awarded a posthumous George Cross, it has been reported.Read

Tributes to woman stabbed in street

The family of a woman stabbed to death in the street has paid tribute to a "wonderful mother, daughter and sister".Read

At least 30 dead in Afghan blasts

At least 30 people have been killed and dozens more injured in four suicide attacks in the southern city of Kandahar, the Afghan president's half-brother said.Read

Clegg calls for Afghan judgment

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has called for a judgment on Britain's commitment to the war in Afghanistan "pretty quickly" after the general election.Read

Burglars raid home of war heroine

Friends of a French Resistance heroine have slammed "despicable" burglars who raided her home days after her death.Read

Campaigners march for flats trio

Hundreds of campaigners have joined a march and rally in memory of three asylum seekers who leapt from a tower block.Read

Cable accuses Tories over economy

Vince Cable has accused the Tories of "playing fast and loose" with the economy as they try to frighten voters into electing a Conservative government.Read

Union: BA must end 'needless war'

Union bosses have urged British Airways to end the "needless war against its own workforce" as the row over cost-cutting continued after the announcement of seven days of strikes by cabin crew.Read

Tate 'targeted by poison pen note'

Police are investigating claims that comedian Catherine Tate was targeted by a poison pen letter writer.Read

Teenagers arrested over murder

Two teenagers have been arrested over the murder of a man who confronted two robbers, Scotland Yard said.Read

Chocolate shoes for Mother's Day

A cake-maker has combined chocolate and shoes to make the ideal edible mother's day present.Read

McCanns join run to help charity

The parents of Madeleine McCann have joined 450 runners to take part in a 10km fun run for missing people.Read

Teenager remanded over harassment

A teenager charged with harassing David Askew, who died following a confrontation outside his home, was remanded in custody when he appeared in court.Read

Raising crimial age 'ruled out'

The Government has ruled out raising the age of criminal responsibility after the Children's Commissioner argued the killers of James Bulger were too young to have been prosecuted for murder.Read

Take That star checks into rehab

Take That star Mark Owen is in rehab at a clinic after confessing his battles with womanising and drink.Read

Lib Dem vow over public spending

Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg insisted he would not work with anyone in government who wanted to cut public spending too early.Read

Bulger killers' prosecution slammed

The killers of James Bulger should not have been prosecuted for his murder because children under the age of 12 who commit crimes are too young to understand the full consequences of their actions, the Children's Commissioner for England has said.Read

Lib Dems 'warned of finance crisis'

Vince Cable will insist the Liberal Democrats are the party to lead Britain out of recession - having warned of the financial dangers in the first place.Read

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