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Eye fears put PM's health in focus

Gordon Brown is facing more speculation about his health after it was disclosed he has suffered two minor tears in his retina.Read

Seven killed in Pakistan rescue bid

The Pakistani army said commandos have freed 22 people held hostage by militants inside military headquarters but three captives were killed.Read

Blasts heard in Pakistan rescue bid

Two loud explosions and gunshots have been heard from inside Pakistan's army headquarters, where Islamist militants are holding soldiers hostage.Read

'Cut in doctors' hours costs lives'

Cutting doctors' working hours in line with EU rules is costing lives, damning evidence from the Royal College of Surgeons showed.Read

Iraq decision 'was 51-49' - Cherie

Cherie Blair has raised questions about her husband's passionate advocacy of the Iraq war, branding the invasion a "51-49" decision.Read

Militants hold hostages at army HQ

Heavily armed militants were holding up to 15 soldiers hostage inside Pakistan's army headquarters after they stormed the complex.Read

48 arrests in rival race protests

Anti-racism campaigners claimed victory following a tense stand-off during a protest which attracted around 2,000 people.Read

RBS shareholders could sue Sir Fred

Sir Fred Goodwin could be sued for billions of pounds by aggrieved Royal Bank of Scotland investors, it was announced.Read

Minor tears found in Brown's retina

Fresh concerns were raised over Gordon Brown's eyesight after it was disclosed that he has suffered two minor tears in his retina.Read

34 arrests in rival race protests

Anti-racism campaigners claimed victory following a tense stand-off during a protest which attracted around 2,000 people.Read

Cherie Blair reveals Paisley snub

Cherie Blair revealed that Rev Ian Paisley never once shook her hand during her husband's time in power because of her Catholic faith.Read

Pakistan gunmen 'holding hostages'

Heavily armed militants were holding between 10 and 15 soldiers hostage inside army headquarters after they attacked the complex in an audacious assault on Pakistan's most powerful institution.Read

Soldier killed in Afghanistan named

A 23-year-old British soldier killed near the main UK military base in Afghanistan was "the most wonderful, caring and loving man you could ever meet", his fiancee said.Read

RBS investors to sue bank chiefs

Investors left out of pocket by the part-nationalisation of the Royal Bank of Scotland have announced plans to pursue legal action against its former directors for up to £9 billion.Read

30 arrests in rival race protests

A total of 30 people were arrested after thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in rival race protests.Read

Bikers visit memorial to the fallen

More than 5,000 bikers converged on the national Armed Forces Memorial to pay their respects to the servicemen and women killed in the line of duty since the Second World War.Read

Pakistan gunmen 'holding hostages''

Militants were holding several security officers hostage inside Pakistan's army headquarters in Rawalpindi after they and others attacked the complex.Read

Girl 'let down by care workers'

The aunt of a girl who jumped to her death from a bridge in an apparent suicide pact has claimed the teenager was let down by care workers.Read

Tests show Brown has retina tears

Eye sight tests have discovered that Gordon Brown has two minor tears on his retina, but he will not be undergoing further operations, it has been disclosed.Read

Four held ahead of demonstration

Four men have been arrested ahead of a demonstration by an anti-Islamic group.Read

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