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Thousands to march in support of Tamils

Saturday, April 11, 2009, 1:26
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Thousands of people are set to gather in London this weekend for a major protest march against the Sri Lankan government's offensive against Tamil Tiger rebels and alleged human rights abuses. Skip related content Related photos / videos Thousands to march in support of Tamils Hundreds of Tamil demonstrators currently occupying London's Parliament Square will see their numbers swell on Saturday for a renewed push, according to supporters. The ... Full story

Harman warns of BNP poll ‘threat’

Saturday, April 11, 2009, 1:25
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The British National Party is stronger than ever and could pose a major threat to Labour in the upcoming European elections, the Labour Party's deputy leader has said. Skip related content Related photos / videos Harriet Harman says the BNP is an electoral threat Harriet Harman, who is also leader of the Commons and the Party's chairman, said: "It is a worry. Certainly they are a bigger ... Full story

UK In Holiday Mode With Sun Set For Revival

Saturday, April 11, 2009, 1:25
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Britons embarking on their Easter break should not let a showery Good Friday dampen their spirits, with the sun set to mount a spring revival later this weekend. Skip related content Related photos / videos UK In Holiday Mode With Sun Set For Revival Related content * 'Mixed bag' of weather for Easter * Video: Moldova riots * Piggy ... Full story

Baby P report reveals police delays

Saturday, April 11, 2009, 1:25
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Police delays meant an opportunity to charge Baby P's mother before his death was missed, a leaked report has revealed. Skip related content Related photos / videos Police missed an opportunity to charge Baby P's mother, according to report Related content * 'Police delays over Baby P' * Social workers' status suffers after Baby P * Leaked report shows ... Full story

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Fears grow for hunger strike pair

Saturday, April 11, 2009, 1:25
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Fears are growing for two London protesters who have gone on hunger strike to draw attention to the plight of Tamils living in Sri Lanka. Skip related content Related photos / videos Tamils, Sivatharshan Sivakumar and Parameshwwaran Subramaniyan maintain a hunger strike The men, who are refusing to take even liquids, have been on hunger strike since Monday. They are Sivatharsan Sivakumaraval, 21, and Prarameswaran Subramaniam, 28, both ... Full story

Blair reflects on Iraq war ‘every day’

Saturday, April 11, 2009, 1:25
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Tony Blair has said he reflects on the aftermath of the Iraq war every "single day". Skip related content Related photos / videos Blair reflects on Iraq Play video * Blair reflects on Iraq Play video * Blair reflects on Iraq war 'every day' Related content * Video: Blair reflects on Iraq This Easter, the former Prime Minister has ... Full story

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Police urge calm over terror ‘targets’

Saturday, April 11, 2009, 1:25
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Millions of people living in the region at the centre of a major anti-terror operation have been urged not to let speculation over potential targets affect their Easter plans. Skip related content Related photos / videos Move to calm fears over Easter terror campaign Play video * Move to calm fears over Easter terror campaign Play video * Police urge calm ... Full story

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Family’s Easter Appeal Over Missing Claudia

Saturday, April 11, 2009, 1:23
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The family of missing chef Claudia Lawrence have described the "impossibly difficult time" they are going through as little information comes forward about their daughter's disappearance. Skip related content Related photos / videos Family's Easter Appeal Over Missing Claudia The 35-year-old from York has not been seen for more than three weeks. This morning her father Peter and the family's vicar will give a news conference to reflect on ... Full story

Surge in child tooth decay figures

Saturday, April 11, 2009, 1:23
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Up to 30,000 children a year are admitted to hospital for tooth decay and extraction - and the number is rising, research have showed. Skip related content Related photos / videos Up to 30,000 children a year admitted to hospital for tooth decay and extraction Experts said the data highlighted a "major public health issue" after they found a large increase in the number of children admitted since ... Full story

G20 Death Probe ‘Will Be Fast And Effective’

Saturday, April 11, 2009, 1:23
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The head of the police watchdog probing the death of Ian Tomlinson during the G20 protests has promised an "independent, fast and effective" investigation. Skip related content Related photos / videos G20 Death Probe 'Will Be Fast And Effective' Related content * 'Terror plot' raid at new property * Fatal Accident Disrupts Easter Travel Plans * Police quiz Pakistanis ... Full story

Terror Police ‘Foiled Easter Bomb Attacks’

Saturday, April 11, 2009, 1:23
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A series of Easter holiday weekend bombings were reportedly being planned by the suspects held in one of the biggest anti-terror operations since the July 7 attacks. Skip related content Related photos / videos Terror Police 'Foiled Easter Bomb Attacks' Related content * Police extend search in terrorism investigation * 'Terror plot' raid at new property * Pair ... Full story

IPCC chief in pledge over G20 probe

Saturday, April 11, 2009, 1:23
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The head of the police watchdog has pledged that the investigation into the death of Ian Tomlinson during the G20 protests will be "independent, fast and effective". Skip related content Related photos / videos Ian Tomlinson died after suffering a heart attack during G20 protests Related content * 'Terror plot' raid at new property * Fatal Accident Disrupts Easter Travel Plans ... Full story

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Tories rap NHS portable buildings

Saturday, April 11, 2009, 1:23
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Hospitals in England are using portable buildings that would cover 37 football pitches, figures have showed. Skip related content Related photos / videos Hospitals using portable buildings that would cover 37 football pitches, figures showed Related content * Churches slam Premier League for Easter fixture * Hillsborough legacy continues to echo * Mourinho 'punch-up' case is dropped ... Full story

Dog’s egg raid serves as warning

Saturday, April 11, 2009, 1:23
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A sweet-toothed Labrador has suffered chocolate poisoning after the stash of Easter eggs in his owner's spare room was far too tasty an opportunity to miss. Skip related content Related photos / videos Labrador Buster collapsed with chocolate poisoning after eating cream eggs But Buster fell ill after wolfing all 12 eggs, foil-wrapping, fondant filling and all. The five-year-old pet was rushed to an animal hospital, treated with fluids ... Full story

Teacher union’s Sats boycott threat

Saturday, April 11, 2009, 1:23
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Industrial action over Sats tests is expected to move a step closer this weekend. Skip related content Related photos / videos Industrial action over Sats tests moves a step closer as NUT members are asked to vote Related content * Bank learns lessons from Japan's deflation mistakes * School inspections row erupts * Video: Claudia Lawrence's dad makes ... Full story

Thousands will march backing Tamils

Saturday, April 11, 2009, 1:23
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Thousands of people are set to gather in London this weekend for a major protest march over the Sri Lankan government's offensive against Tamil Tiger rebels. Skip related content Related photos / videos Tamil demonstrators protest in Westminster, London, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Hundreds of Tamil demonstrators currently occupying Parliament Square will see their numbers swell on Saturday, say supporters. The protesters say the lives of thousands ... Full story

Brown urges Pakistan action after terror swoop

Saturday, April 11, 2009, 1:23
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Prime Minister Gordon Brown has urged Pakistan to do more to root out terror after police here arrested 12 mostly Pakistani suspects over a "major terrorist plot" linked to Al-Qaeda. Skip related content Related photos / videos A forensics police officer is pictured at the back of an address in Galsworthy Avenue Enlarge photo * A forensics police officer is pictured at the back ... Full story

Genocide accused wants trial in UK

Saturday, April 11, 2009, 1:22
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A man accused of taking part in the 1994 Rwandan genocide has said he wanted to face trial in the UK and clear his name. Skip related content Related photos / videos Four accused of taking part in Rwandan genocide set free after winning High Court Dr Vincent Brown - formerly Bajinya Brown - is one of four men set free on Wednesday after winning a legal ... Full story

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Call to invest £6bn in new homes

Saturday, April 11, 2009, 1:22
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Chancellor Alistair Darling has been urged to invest in a national housebuilding programme to give "immediate social and financial return" to the ailing economy. Skip related content Related photos / videos Alistair Darling has been urged to provide £6bn for home-building Related content * McLaren in the dock again with the FIA * McLaren invited to explain themselves * ... Full story

25 miles of portable buildings used

Saturday, April 11, 2009, 1:22
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Hospitals in England are using portable buildings that would cover 37 football pitches, figures have showed. Skip related content Related photos / videos Hospitals using portable buildings that would cover 37 football pitches, figures showed Related content * Churches slam Premier League for Easter fixture * Hillsborough legacy continues to echo * Tories rap NHS portable buildings ... Full story