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Tariq Ahmed Dar, who police accused of masterminding the attacks, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for funding terrorism.
Two others, who were accused of murder and attempted murder, have been acquitted of all charges.
India had blamed militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba for the attack on three busy marketplaces in the c... | One man has been convicted over serial blasts in India's capital Delhi that killed 60 people in 2005. | 38990160 |
Moses Odubajo gave Orient the lead with a brilliant 25-yard volley before his low cross set up Dean Cox to tap home.
Alex Revell stabbed home from close range to make it 2-1, before levelling with a stunning 30-yard strike.
The victory was Rotherham manager Steve Evans's first at Wembley, having never managed a club at... | Rotherham secured their return to the second tier by beating Leyton Orient 4-3 on penalties after an enthralling 2-2 draw in the League One play-off final. | 27459498 |
The poem, which appears to ask soldiers to shoot protesters in the Indian-ruled territory, went viral after being tweeted by the Digital India account.
It was later deleted but not before being retweeted by several people, including an opposition politician.
A Twitter user, Sarthak Garg, owned up to the "mistake" and a... | The agency managing an Indian government Twitter account has been asked to explain after it tweeted an inflammatory poem about Kashmir. | 37315549 |
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Bailey Gwynne, 16, was stabbed to death by a fellow pupil during a fight at Cults Academy on 28 October last year.
His killer, who cannot be named, was later jailed for nine years after being found guilty of culpable homicide.
The report said the Scottish government should consider legal changes to give teachers more p... | A fatal stabbing at an Aberdeen school was "potentially avoidable" if teachers had been told a pupil carried weapons, an inquiry has found. | 37606361 |
The British singer, 41, posted an Instagram video showing a man appearing to remove suitcases from the vehicle on Friday at 05:42 local time.
Mel B asked fans to contact her husband Stephen Belafonte via Instagram if they had any information about the incident.
She said police were investigating but the couple wanted t... | Former Spice Girl Mel B has offered a $5,000 (£4,000) reward to catch the "scumbag" thief who broke into her car outside her Beverly Hills home. | 38116887 |
Paintings by 54 artists, using materials ranging from Plasticine to industrial aluminium foil, have been selected by a panel of four experts.
The act of painting itself is a theme explored within several works, which will be showcased at Liverpool's Walker Art Gallery from 9 July to 27 November.
A shortlist of four art... | The longlist for the John Moores Painting Prize has been announced. | 36100953 |
Maithripala Sirisena said the truth of what happened in the conflict needed to be established and justice delivered.
On Monday for the first time Tamil politicians in the former war zone in the north and east were allowed to hold a memorial event for dead civilians.
However, police surveillance was high. Other demonstr... | Sri Lanka's president has promised to seek reconciliation on the sixth anniversary of the army's victory over Tamil Tiger separatists. | 32805544 |
The driver of the Spain-registered van was detained by police, Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb told journalists.
US band Allah-Las - which often gets threats because of its name - had been due to perform at The Maassilo.
But the warning led to the gig being called off at the last minute.
However, Mr Aboutaleb said it was not cle... | A van containing gas canisters has been discovered near a music venue in Rotterdam, hours after a tip-off from Spanish police led to the cancellation of a rock concert. | 41032483 |
According to police, the woman tried to drown the boys, aged five and nine, in the Murray River, which divides the states of Victoria and New South Wales (NSW).
The younger boy was found dead two days later. His brother managed to escape but was mauled by a dog and injured, police said. He is now recovering in hospital... | A tragedy involving two young boys who were allegedly attacked by their mother has dominated Australian headlines since Thursday. | 39175911 |
A number of the mammals have washed ashore with bullet wounds, hacked-off fins and in one case a missing jaw.
One dolphin was found off Alabama with a screwdriver in its head over the summer, while another had its tail cut off, but survived.
Dolphins are protected by the 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Under the law... | US wildlife officials are investigating a spate of killings and mutilations of dolphins along the Gulf Coast over the past year. | 20414973 |
A project called Growing Up Digital spent a year looking into how children use the internet and whether you feel you know enough about the websites and apps you use.
It's been done by the Children's Commissioner for England, whose job it is to understand what children think about the things that affect them.
Her report... | Social media is everywhere but do you think you know enough about who can see and use the images and information you send or upload? | 38511114 |
In the 15.3 overs that were bowled, the hosts progressed from their overnight second-innings score of 20-0 to 62-1.
Cameron Bancroft (22) was the only wicket to fall, edging a John Hastings delivery to Ross Whiteley at slip.
But the bad weather saw an early lunch taken at 12:30 BST at Cheltenham and no further play was... | Only 70 minutes of play were possible on day three of the Division Two game between Gloucestershire and Worcestershire because of rain. | 40569546 |
The Uruguyan scored four times and provided three assists as Barcelona revitalised their La Liga title push by thumping Deportivo La Coruna 8-0.
His 30th league goal of the campaign took his overall tally to 49 - matching his best in all competitions for a season, achieved with Ajax in 2009-10.
So how does the former L... | Luis Suarez had one of the best nights of his career on Wednesday in what is set to be his most prolific season yet. | 36100322 |
Wrexham's Gerry McDonagh had the best opportunity of the first half but he missed from six yards.
Home keeper Rory Watson denied Callum Powell and John Rooney twice fired wide as Wrexham drew a third successive game.
A point was enough to see North Ferriby move off the bottom of the table.
Wrexham remain 14th in the ta... | North Ferriby United ended a run of eight-straight National League defeats with a point in a scrappy game against Wrexham. | 37808331 |
The body was found on Monday during a planned search by Gardaí (Irish police) investigating the disappearance of 29-year-old Linda Christian.
Ms Christian has been missing from Blanchardstown since 24 June.
Gardaí have not yet made public the identity of the body which was discovered in undergrowth in Coolmine Woods sh... | A post-mortem examination is expected to be carried out later on the body of a woman found in a Dublin woodland. | 40640870 |
Mr Pena Nieto said it had damaged people's faith in the presidency.
He said he had not broken the law and promised to redouble efforts to fight corruption.
Mr Pena Nieto's party, the PRI, suffered severe losses in recent local elections.
He was addressing political leaders at the unveiling of a new anti-corruption syst... | Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto has apologised for a scandal involving his wife's purchase two years ago of a $7m house from a government contractor. | 36831857 |
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Passengers waited an average of nearly 29 extra minutes to travel back to the UK from Rome Fiumicino Airport.
Venice, Nice and Barcelona were next on the list of longest UK-inbound delays among the 50 airports with the most flights on these routes.
The data comes from figures collect... | Summer holidaymakers returning to the UK from the world's busiest airports have suffered the longest average delays from Rome, BBC analysis shows. | 41038313 |
That is the weakest annual pace since June 2013, and marks a slight slowdown from July.
Month on month, prices rose by 0.3% in August, compared with 0.4% the month before.
The average house value in August was £195,279, according to the Nationwide house price index.
One reason why house price inflation has apparently ... | UK house prices rose by 3.2% year-on-year in August, according to the latest survey from mortgage provider Nationwide. | 34071341 |
The directors, whom she did not name, had urged her to expose herself on screen, offered to buy her clothes and made other suggestive overtures.
"I remember going to audition for a really big male director and being told 'You should show your body off more, you should be naked on screen'," the 41-year-old told an audie... | US actress Chloe Sevigny has claimed three "big male directors" subjected her to "crossing-the-line weirdness" while meeting with them to discuss roles. | 36320394 |
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The 25-year-old is the third Stourbridge player to join the Moors following Chris Lait and Luke Benbow.
He was team captain as they reached the third round of the FA Cup last season before losing to Wycombe.
Tonks is a long-throw specialist, and his previous clubs include ... | Solihull Moors have made their seventh signing of the summer by bringing in midfielder Tom Tonks from Northern Premier League club Stourbridge. | 40455221 |
Director Gabriele Finaldi said he wanted collaboration with other European galleries to "continue at the level we are doing now".
He was speaking as he unveiled the London institution's 2017 programme.
It includes a major exhibition that explores the work of Michelangelo and his protege Sebastiano del Piombo.
"This is ... | The National Gallery, which houses a huge collection of European art, hopes to continue business as usual following Britain's vote to leave the EU. | 36673914 |
Campbell-Ryce's 88th-minute cross was misjudged by Crawley goalkeeper Glen Morris and drifted into the top corner as the Bees hit back twice to avoid a second successive defeat.
Rhys Murphy's deflected shot was cancelled out by Simeon Akinola's spectacular first Barnet goal before Enzio Boldewijn put the visitors back ... | Jamal Campbell-Ryce's fortuitous late goal rescued a point for Barnet in their draw with Crawley. | 39163435 |
Four years ago, GB Taekwondo became embroiled in arguably the biggest pre-London Olympic controversy when it picked rising star Lutalo Muhammad over then world number one Aaron Cook.
After a bitter legal battle, Muhammad was eventually given the nod by the British Olympic Association (BOA) and went on to claim 2012 bro... | Keeping calm while someone is trying to kick you in the head makes taekwondo tricky to master - but even Britain's best become a little flustered when the words 'Olympic selection' are mentioned. | 36320288 |
In 2013, Ethan Couch killed four people when he rammed his truck into a crowd, but he avoided prison.
On Wednesday, the 19-year-old was ordered to serve four consecutive 180-day jail sentences - one for each of his victims.
He broke his probation when he fled to Mexico in December.
It is thought he took flight because ... | A Texas teen who avoided prison over a fatal drink-driving crash by claiming he suffered from "affluenza" has been sentenced to nearly two years in jail. | 36040878 |
In the first veto override of his presidency, the Senate voted 97-1 and the House of Representatives 348-77, meaning the bill becomes law.
Mr Obama told CNN the lawmakers had made "a mistake".
The president argued the bill could expose US companies, troops and officials to potential lawsuits abroad.
CIA Director John B... | Congress has voted to override President Barack Obama's veto of a bill that would allow families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabian officials. | 37498033 |
Ministers have promised that by 2020, people will have access to GPs seven days a week - and have pledged 5,000 extra doctors to help achieve that.
But RCGP president Maureen Baker said they would largely be needed to plug gaps in the current workforce.
The government said surgeries should work together to deliver the ... | The goal of seven-day routine GP opening in England is unachievable in this Parliament and risks destabilising care, the Royal College of GPs says. | 34150665 |
It's 1885, and John and James Dobson stand accused of nicking designs from other carpet makers and selling them off as their own.
A couple of companies, Hartford Carpet and Bigelow Carpet, were so incensed they took the Dobsons all the way to the highest court in the land.
The firms were quite right to be upset, the S... | To find context ahead of Tuesday's showdown between Apple and Samsung in the US Supreme Court, you need to go back over a century to a row over some rather attractive carpets. | 37614014 |
But it is not just the iconic comic book characters themselves who have much to live up to.
Whether it is drawing Spider-Man slinging his way through downtown New York or a pensive Batman perched atop a Gotham skyscraper in the dead of night, the illustrators behind those famous faces must pull off their own daring mis... | As Peter Parker's Uncle Ben famously remarked, with great power comes great responsibility. | 34226071 |
The University of Texas (UT) System is joining the edX online platform project set up by Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
The University of Texas says it could offer degree credits through the online platform, with a tuition fee attached.
Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa said he wanted Texas to... | The latest expansion in prestigious online universities in the US includes plans to charge for courses which will count towards degrees. | 19964787 |
Sharp's goals in the second half came after strike partner Leon Clarke had put the visitors ahead before the break, and it was a lead that never looked like being challenged by the mid-table Dons.
Backed by over 7,000 travelling fans, United started on the front foot and should have taken the lead through Sharp inside ... | Billy Sharp scored twice as League One champions Sheffield United recorded their sixth successive league victory with a comfortable win over MK Dons. | 39604874 |
The figure is 54% higher than in England and Wales.
NHS Health Scotland looks annually at the nation's relationship with alcohol - bringing together information on sales, price, consumption, deaths and hospital admissions.
Alcohol-related death rates were six times higher in the 10% most-deprived areas than in the 10% ... | An average of 22 people a week died from alcohol-related causes in Scotland in 2015, figures show. | 40347942 |
The Met Office warned of ice forming overnight which may lead to difficult driving conditions on untreated roads and slippery conditions on pavements.
The warning is in place from 01:00 until 10:00 GMT.
While there will be some hill snow, ice is expected to form on pavements that are wet from rain.
The warning covers B... | A yellow warning of ice has been issued for 13 local authority areas in Wales on Saturday. | 38862278 |
The city council pays for school buses or taxis for those eligible through disability or distance from school.
It is proposing some children with disabilities could be trained to use public transport instead, to save about £420,000.
Legal advice is being sought to assess whether the idea complies with legislation.
Earl... | Children with disabilities or special needs in Coventry could have their school transport cut. | 30223487 |
The France-born player, 30, was speaking to Italian broadcaster Rai after Saturday's 1-1 draw with Torino.
"What stupid person is speaking?" said Benatia before ending the interview.
The incident comes a week after another Serie A player, Pescara's Sulley Muntari, walked off the pitch after claiming he was being racial... | Juventus' Morocco defender Medhi Benatia cut short a post-match television interview after claiming to hear a racist insult in his earpiece. | 39837872 |
Officers warned Celtic and Rangers supporters there was a "robust policing plan" in place with additional officers on duty in Glasgow and at the stadium.
They said would they would crack down on anyone intent on disorder, vandalism or drinking too much.
The fourth Celtic-Rangers clash of the season kicks off at midday.... | Police have urged Old Firm fans to "focus on the football" as they head to Sunday's Premiership clash at Parkhead in Glasgow. | 39244765 |
Two men, thought to be in their late teens, were riding the vehicle when it collided with a van in Upper Clapton Road, Hackney, at 11:55 GMT.
The moped was linked to a suspected theft earlier. One rider died at the scene and the other is in a serious condition in hospital, police said.
The Metropolitan Police's profess... | A teenage moped rider has died in a police chase in east London. | 35531140 |
Its lawyers have told a preliminary High Court hearing that the singer has run up "disproportionate" legal costs of more than £500,000.
He is suing the BBC and South Yorkshire Police over coverage of the 2014 raid.
Lawyers for Sir Cliff previously said he had suffered "profound and long-lasting" damage from the inciden... | Sir Cliff Richard has spent "grossly unreasonable" amounts on lawyers after taking legal action over coverage of a police raid on his home, the BBC says. | 39807675 |
Doubts had been cast over the original deal after it emerged that Yahoo had been hit by two huge cyber attacks.
Following the price cut, Verizon said it was now buying the Yahoo business for about $4.48bn.
Under the new deal Yahoo and Verizon will split the cost of some lawsuits arising from the data breaches.
Verizon ... | US telecoms giant Verizon has reached a deal with Yahoo to buy the company's core internet business for $350m (£281m) less than originally agreed. | 39037198 |
The 30-year-old mother of three was stabbed before her house at Hazel View in the Lagmore estate was set on fire on Sunday.
Ms Dornan's mother, father and three young children followed her coffin into Christ the Redeemer Church in Lagmore.
Fr Martin Graham said the world was much poorer without her presence.
"Jennifer... | West Belfast murder victim Jennifer Dornan has been described as a "vibrant human being with a love of life" by her parish priest. | 33806068 |
Two diplomats were killed and a third wounded in a shooting at a restaurant in Cebu City on Wednesday.
Police have taken a woman who works at the consulate and her husband into custody.
They have diplomatic immunity and will be sent back to China.
The suspected shooter was identified by police as Li Qing Liang. Mr Li's... | The Philippine Foreign Ministry has said it will give China custody of the two suspects involved in the killing of two Chinese diplomats in the Philippines. | 34603097 |
He was handed over to the US police in Zurich and then flown to New York.
Mr Li is one of seven officials with Fifa, world football's governing body, who were arrested in Zurich in May, amid a huge corruption investigation.
Separately, Switzerland will extradite former Fifa Vice-President Eugenio Figueredo to his nativ... | Eduardo Li - former president of the Costa Rican Football Federation (Fedefut) - has been extradited to the US, the Swiss justice ministry says. | 35137233 |
Goals from Sam Togwell and Matt Tubbs secured the hosts their first win in 11 league games - and first home victory since October.
Togwell gave Eastleigh the lead when he lashed a bouncing ball into the top corner of Jonathan Flatt's goal.
Tubbs, in his first game since rejoining the club, made it 2-0 in the first minu... | Eastleigh belatedly secured their first National League victory of 2017 with a home success against Barrow. | 39164112 |
Andrew McMenigall and Toby Wallace were killed near Newquay in July 2013 by lorry driver Robert Palmer.
Traffic Commissioner Sarah Bell said Fry's Logistics disregarded rules on when drivers should take breaks.
The firm was disqualified from holding an operator's licence for 10 years.
Company director Mark Fry showed a... | A lorry firm whose driver caused the death of two charity cyclists "put profit before the law", a licence hearing was told. | 34859595 |
It happened on the famous Promenade des Anglais after a firework display.
A lorry drove through a crowd of people who were celebrating.
At least 84 people have died.
The group who call themselves Islamic State have said that the attack was carried out by one of their followers.
If you're upset by anything in the news ... | An attack took place in the French city of Nice at their National Day Celebrations. | 36801862 |
The Burton on Trent man was taken to Royal Derby Hospital after being found on Lower Dale Road in the early hours of the morning, Derbyshire Police said.
The victim was taken to hospital by a passer-by and remains in a "critical but stable condition".
Anyone who has any information about the stabbing is asked to contac... | A 23-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after being stabbed in the chest in Derby. | 30646065 |
Watford and Scotland midfielder Ikechi Anya dropped off shirts, tracksuits and boots at Oxfam in St Albans, where the club has its training ground.
At the time, shop volunteers did not realise who he was but found out after researching his name.
Anya, 27, tweeted about the donation but has not commented further on why ... | A charity shop is to auction a bag full of kit donated by a Premier League footballer. | 35004099 |
Michelle Dewberry is running as an independent in the Hull West and Hessle constituency.
The Hull-born business consultant was chosen as the winner of the 2006 series by Sir Alan Sugar.
Labour's Alan Johnson announced he was stepping down as an MP at the election after holding the seat for almost 20 years.
Ms Dewberry ... | A winner of The Apprentice television programme is to stand for Parliament in the upcoming general election. | 39810250 |
The 21-year-old Welshman lifted a total of 361kg, 27kg behind Canadian gold medallist George Kobaladze's 400kg.
The 6ft 7in, 20-stone Jokarzadeh faces a choice between weight-lifting and his chances of a future as an American football player.
"For the moment I think American football is the thing for me, purely thanks ... | Weightlifter Darius Jokarzadeh, fourth in the +105kg class in Glasgow, is considering American Football instead. | 28590395 |
In April it emerged that a council-owned car park was set to be sold and used for older people's accommodation.
Last year the Shoreline Housing Partnership, which owned six nearby high rise blocks, made a decision to demolish the buildings, moving hundreds of people out.
Shoreline now say the new development is "not fi... | Plans to build accommodation for older people in Grimsby have been abandoned because of a lack of funding. | 34454435 |
The body of a man who was aged in his 50s was discovered by a member of the public in Foresterhill Road at about 03:00.
Police are treating the death as "unexplained" and said inquiries were ongoing. A stretch of the road was closed for investigations.
A body of a woman was also later found at the mouth of the River D... | Police are investigating after the discovery of two bodies in separate incidents in Aberdeen. | 35058763 |
Bedfordshire PCs Christopher Thomas and Christopher Pitts chased and detained Faruk Ali, 33, in Luton in 2014.
The officers were cleared of misconduct in public office following a trial.
But Leicestershire Police found they had a case to answer, and the pair were found to have breached standards of professional conduct... | Two police officers have been sacked after they were found guilty of gross misconduct over the way they dealt with a man who has autism. | 35987385 |
The ex-Stoke player, 27, has been at Derby since being signed, initially on loan, by Steve McClaren in August 2014.
He was a regular in his first season at Derby but has lost his place since Paul Clement came in last summer, making just one start in seven appearances.
Shotton becomes boss Gary Rowett's fifth January si... | Birmingham City have signed defender Ryan Shotton on loan until the end of the season from Championship promotion rivals Derby County. | 35432680 |
One member of online discussion forum Reddit claimed to have paid $1,250 (£949) to secure an early copy on an online auction website.
He has since published a series of videos showcasing in-game footage.
The game's creator Sean Murray has asked fans to avoid reading spoilers posted by those with early copies.
"We've s... | A copy of the highly anticipated space exploration game No Man's Sky has reportedly been sold online two weeks ahead of its official release. | 36941962 |
The overwhelming majority of pupils start secondary school with "initial enthusiasm" but this wanes during the first two years, figures suggest.
The proportion who "feel good about school" falls 10 percentage points to 84% between ages seven and 14, suggests a GL Assessment poll of 32,000 pupils.
Head teachers' leaders... | Adolescence and boredom can turn pupils off learning for three years in early secondary school, suggests a study. | 37375278 |
Concerns were raised over proposals to develop an estate in the Llanbadarn Fawr-area, where homeowners had to battle to keep water out of properties during heavy rain in December.
On Wednesday, the council's planning committee voted in favour.
Assurances were given that flood prevention measures would reduce the risks.... | A plan for 48 new homes in Ceredigion has been approved - despite fears the area is prone to flooding. | 35296589 |
The new rule means only three players who play for clubs outside Wales can be picked in the squad.
Priestland, 29, was not one of the three wildcards selected for the autumn Tests.
"If all the best players left without any consequence, Welsh rugby would be in a pretty tough position," he said.
Priestland's club-mate Ta... | Bath fly-half Rhys Priestland has backed the Welsh Rugby Union's selection policy, despite being omitted from the latest national squad. | 37699263 |
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Ahead of what will be the 30th tournament of its kind, BBC Africa takes 60 seconds to tot up some of the facts and figures from previous years.
Produced by Baya Cat | The Africa Cup of Nations is all set to kick off on Saturday, 17 January. | 30715122 |
Resuming on 55-1 in their follow-on and needing 100 runs to make Lancashire bat again, the hosts began badly.
Mark Stoneman (27) was removed in Stephen Parry's second over of the day.
But left-handers Sangakkara (136) and Borthwick (108*) joined forces to help Surrey reach safety on 323-3.
Sangakkara, dropped at slip w... | Kumar Sangakkara and Scott Borthwick shared a 256-run third-wicket partnership, batting for most of the final day together, to help Surrey escape with a draw against Lancashire. | 39617114 |
Liberal Democrat Aled Roberts asked why Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board had spent so much filling doctors' shifts over the last eighteen months.
The board is currently being supported by government officials as it tries to improve its management.
The Welsh government said spending on agency staff would be tackl... | A £20m bill for locum doctors in north Wales raises "serious questions" about "chaotic" workforce planning by the local health board, an AM claims. | 30007736 |
So far one person is reported to have died while 21 have been injured in the extreme weather.
More than 8,500 people were evacuated from mountainous and other dangerous areas and thousands of soldiers were deployed.
Some 300,000 people were evacuated in China as the medium-force typhoon approached the eastern provinces... | Typhoon Soulik has brought strong winds and torrential rain to the island. | 23297338 |
Nicholas Powell, 52, was discovered at an address in Belconnen Road, Bestwood, at about 19:50 BST, on Thursday.
Nottinghamshire Police are trying to establish the circumstances surrounding his death, which they describe as being "unclear".
Detectives have encouraged anyone who might have seen Mr Powell prior to Thursda... | An investigation has begun after a man was found dead at a property on a Nottingham estate. | 40623626 |
The use of such a legal body reflects a stepping up of the investigative process. But how exactly does the system work?
A grand jury is set up by a prosecutor to determine whether there is enough evidence to pursue a prosecution.
In legal terms, it determines whether probable cause exists to believe a crime has been co... | The investigation by a special counsel into whether Russia meddled in the US election is now using a grand jury, according to US media reports. | 40823390 |
This suggests that only half the brain shuts down at any one time, one side stays active while the other half has a rest.
Crocodiles join a list of other animals with this ability, which includes some birds, dolphins and other reptiles.
The study was done in an aquarium at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia.
I... | Zoologists in Australia say they have discovered that crocodiles can sleep with one eye open. | 34595011 |
Nuon Chea, 87, and Khieu Samphan, 82, are charged with crimes against humanity for their roles in the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975-1979.
Spokesman Lars Olsen said this was "the final milestone" before the verdict, which is expected some time next year.
It is believed that up to two million people died under the Khmer R... | The UN-backed war crimes tribunal in Cambodia has started hearing closing statements, in what officials say is a crucial phase of the trial. | 24546307 |
The US Anti-Doping Agency (Usada) gave retrospective permission after Mayweather had the drip of saline and vitamins on the eve of his 2 May fight.
But the NSAC says only it could approve the drip, and not Usada.
Pacquiao wants a rematch, according to the AFP news agency.
Usada said it granted unbeaten American Mayweat... | Floyd Mayweather did not follow the rules correctly when seeking approval for an intravenous drip before his victory over Manny Pacquiao, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) says. | 34218049 |
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) said it should consider aiming for a 90% reduction in emissions by 2050. The current target is 80%.
It suggested tough interim benchmarks, in line with the Paris Agreement.
The Scottish government said its approach is based on "best evidence".
The Paris Agreement saw global leaders... | The Scottish government has been urged to significantly increase its long term target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions when it introduces new legislation later in the year. | 39346335 |
He was aged 12 in April 2012 when he dived for a football in Leavesden Green recreation ground, landing on a shard of glass which cut his hand causing lasting nerve damage.
A legal battle saw a High Court judge overturn an earlier ruling which had dismissed claims for compensation.
The case has cost Watford Borough Cou... | A boy who was seriously hurt by broken glass in a Watford park has won the right to claim £200,000 damages. | 40556481 |
Sterling rose 1% to hit €1.40 for the first time since December 2007.
It means UK holidaymakers to the eurozone will have just over 15% more spending power than a year ago.
City analysts said continued fears over a Greek exit from the eurozone had also helped push the pound higher against the single currency.
Last year... | The pound has reached a more-than seven year high against the euro, a day after the European Central Bank (ECB) began its government bond buying programme. | 31811791 |
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Second-placed Tottenham can narrow that gap to five points on Sunday by beating Bournemouth, after which both teams will have seven games remaining.
"We have to be focused," said Ranieri.
"Sometimes I've said we are at the last turn and now we are on the final, home straig... | Claudio Ranieri says his Leicester side are "on the home straight" after the Premier League leaders beat Crystal Palace to go eight points clear. | 35853489 |
The claim: The High Court ruling that the government cannot use prerogative powers to trigger Article 50 could scupper Brexit.
Reality check verdict: The process of obtaining parliamentary approval may delay or complicate the process but it is hard to imagine that Parliament could ignore the outcome of the referendum.
... | The High Court has ruled that the government does not have the power to trigger Article 50 - to start formal exit negotiations with the EU - without the approval of Parliament. | 37860618 |
Tuesday's 2-2 draw was only Blues' second point in five home matches, ending a run of three straight 2-1 defeats at St Andrew's.
But a furious Rowett gave his players a post-match tongue-lashing.
"I can't tell you some of the words I used in the dressing room," he said.
"Short of me saying we were spineless, I've gone ... | Birmingham City manager Gary Rowett admitted he was left "frustrated, angry and disappointed" by his side's lack of discipline in failing to hold onto a two-goal lead against Preston. | 36094489 |
In the two months of fighting that followed, 255 British and about 650 Argentine servicemen were killed, along with three Falklands civilians, before Argentine forces surrendered.
Argentina still claims sovereignty over the islands, which it calls Las Malvinas.
Here are the key dates in the conflict. | Thirty years ago Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, which had been held by Britain for 150 years, leading to a short but bloody war. | 17444526 |
Birkenhead man Barry O'Reilly, 37, died after the incident at Claremont Farm on Clatterbridge Old Road in Spital, Wirral, on Sunday.
Following a post-mortem examination, the preliminary cause of death was drowning, Merseyside Police said.
Christopher Davies, 28, of Town Lane, Higher Bebington, is due to appear at Wirr... | A man has been charged with murder following a fight at a fishing lake in Merseyside. | 36302213 |
During the month, 61,760 mortgages were approved - just over a thousand more than in January.
It was the third month in a row that approvals have risen, and the highest figure since August 2014.
Even though the rise was small, economists said it indicated that the housing market had bottomed out, and was now facing a s... | The number of mortgages being granted across the UK hit a six-month high in February, Bank of England data shows. | 32114763 |
There's no doubt that the canvass is filled with peril - you can pick up paper cuts from your election leaflets, have doors slammed in your face or end up stumbling over a tricky question from a probing voter.
But Alliance Party councillor and activist Michael Long felt the sharp end of the election campaign at the wee... | Politics is a dangerous game, they say, but this probably isn't what many have in mind when they think of that phrase... | 40094380 |
Patrick Sheridan was arrested in January 2015 in Holyhead, north Wales, on an indictment returned in May 2014 by a federal grand jury in Waco.
He and a co-defendant were accused of conspiring to traffic the horns of the critically endangered black rhinoceros.
Co-defendant Michael Slattery Jr pleaded guilty in New York ... | An Irish national has been sentenced to a year in prison after pleading guilty in Texas to trafficking rhinoceros horns. | 35309650 |
The Liverpudlian had previously successfully managed a technology business in the north of England, but he says that after its parent group had reneged on giving him a share of the company he quit on the spot.
Moving to London, aged 30 in 2004, to try to restart his career, he instead soon realised that he was "burnt o... | Working behind the counter of a Thai takeaway in south London, Mark Furness had hit rock bottom. | 35370838 |
The 35-year-old will now work alongside Chiefs head coach Steve Komphela, who was in charge of Paintsil at Maritzburg United two seasons ago.
Paintsil's club career included stints with English sides West Ham and Fulham.
He replaces former South African international Doctor Khumalo as Chiefs' assistant.
Chiefs finished... | Former Ghana international defender John Paintsil has been appointed as the new assistant coach of South African Premier League club Kaizer Chiefs. | 36639203 |
Hamilton had been slightly faster on the first runs after struggling in practice, but Rosberg edged him by 0.013 seconds on the very last laps.
The world champion needs to beat Rosberg in Sunday's race to close his 23-point championship deficit.
Hamilton has beaten Rosberg in Japan after starting second in 2014 and 201... | Nico Rosberg pipped Mercedes team-mate and title rival Lewis Hamilton by a small margin to take pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix. | 37594830 |
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said it was a time to give "comfort and support" to those who need it.
Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson paid tribute to those working over Christmas while Labour's Kezia Dugdale called on people to "heal divisions".
Meanwhile, Scottish Secretary David Mundell paid tribute to Scottish se... | Scotland's political leaders have urged people to think of others this Christmas in their festive messages. | 38415567 |
Police believe suicide bomber Salman Abedi, who was born in the city, acted as part of a network.
The 22-year-old was born to Libyan parents who fled their homeland as opponents of Colonel Gaddafi's regime.
Mohamed Abdul Malek, of Manchester's Libya Watch human rights group, said: "The Libyan community is devastated."
... | Libyans living in Manchester have been left "devastated and ashamed" by Monday's terror attack, a community leader has told the BBC. | 40057245 |
Entry to the rectangular structure, estimated to be up to 5,000 years old, was via a narrow passageway, they say.
At its centre, the archaeologists from Peru's Ministry of Culture found a hearth which they believe was used to burn ceremonial offerings.
With 10 ruins, El Paraiso is one of the biggest archaeological site... | Archaeologists in Peru say they have discovered a temple at the ancient site of El Paraiso, near the capital, Lima. | 21436513 |
Mr Mugabe, 92, was arriving back in the country at the main airport in Harare and appeared jovial as he disembarked.
Flight data had suggested his plane was heading to East Asia but that it instead went to Dubai. Mr Mugabe said he had gone there for a family matter.
In May, Mr Mugabe's wife, Grace, said that he would r... | Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has poured scorn over the latest rumours of his health, joking that he had died and was resurrected. | 37265890 |
The 24-year-old made 50 appearances in 2015-16, more than enough to activate the clause in his contract.
Pilgrims boss Derek Adams has offered deals to 13 players, including captain Curtis Nelson, midfielder Carl McHugh and striker Reuben Reid.
Former Crawley player Josh Simpson, ex-Oxford striker Deane Smalley and Cal... | Plymouth Argyle forward Jake Jervis has triggered an extension to his contract to remain at the League Two club. | 36427355 |
East Anglia's Children's Hospices (Each) wants to replace its aging facility in Quidenham, Norfolk, to help children with terminal illnesses.
The duchess, who is the charity's patron, will attend the launch at the Norfolk Showground on 25 November.
While there, she will meet families and speak to supporters of the hosp... | The Duchess of Cambridge is to attend the launch of a £10m fundraising appeal to build a hospice for young people in Norwich. | 30062541 |
Saint John the Evangelist, painted by Italian master Domenichino, was bought by a buyer from abroad in December, but its export licence was deferred.
Another collector stepped forward who will allow it to be regularly displayed in public.
It has now gone on show at the National Gallery in London.
Domenichino's painting... | A Baroque masterpiece valued at £9.2m has been saved for the nation after an anonymous buyer stepped in to prevent it going overseas. | 10119883 |
The Archaeopteryx, which had a 1m (3.2ft) wing span, is believed to be the link between prehistoric dinosaurs and the modern bird.
It is being displayed at Aberystwyth University's Old College from 14 February until 21 April.
The exhibition will be complemented by fossils from the university's own collection.
The Archa... | A 150 million-year-old dinosaur fossil will go on display at a Jurassic heritage exhibition in Ceredigion. | 38532472 |
The revelations came in a second BBC Spotlight programme on MLAs' expenses.
The programme also found claims of more than £4,000 in heating oil costs for one DUP MLA's office.
One MLA has called on police to investigate what he described as "several aspects of what appear to involve criminality".
Traditional Ulster Voic... | Sinn Féin MLAs have claimed nearly £700,000 in expenses for research from a company run by the party's finance managers. | 30204080 |
Two of the attacks were stabbings, while the third saw troops hit by a car. In all, four Israelis were hurt.
It is the latest in a wave of attacks, mainly stabbings, by Palestinians on Israelis since the start of October.
Nineteen Israelis and more than 100 Palestinians, mostly attackers, have been killed amid spiralli... | Four Palestinians have been killed after attacking Israeli soldiers in three separate incidents in the occupied West Bank, Israel says. | 35007172 |
The Tory MP said he was "thrilled" to succeed Sarah Sands, who is leaving to edit the BBC's Today programme.
Mr Osborne, who is to edit the paper four days a week, intends to stay on as MP for Tatton, in Cheshire.
But he is facing calls to quit politics altogether, with Jeremy Corbyn calling the appointment a "joke".
T... | Former Chancellor George Osborne is to become editor of the London Evening Standard newspaper, in a surprise move that has angered opposition MPs. | 39304944 |
Having shared eight frames in the opening session, the pair began Tuesday evening by winning a frame each.
But breaks of 64, 65, 120, 59 and 56 ensured China's Ding took complete control of the 25-frame match.
However, a typically rapid 104 break stopped the rot for five-time winner O'Sullivan and gave him hope.
It was... | World number four Ding Junhui dominated the second session of his World Championship quarter-final with Ronnie O'Sullivan to take a 10-6 lead. | 39708569 |
The 41-year-old man had left a boxing event at about 22:00 on Saturday with two companions when they were attacked.
The man was taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital where he reported to be in a "stable" condition in the intensive care unit. His companions were given medical attention for minor injuries.
In a second inc... | A boxing fan has been seriously injured in an attack in Stirling. | 34826518 |
Its guidance suggests these therapies could offer alternatives to women who want to avoid medication.
But it says anti-sickness drugs and hospital treatment are important in more severe cases.
The recommendations are in line with advice from NHS watchdog the NICE.
Nausea and vomiting affects about 80% of pregnant women... | Taking ginger or using acupressure on the wrist may help some women with mild morning sickness, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) says. | 36586665 |
Environment Minister Tony Burke said the protected zone would cover an area more than one-and-a-half times the size of France.
New fishing limits would be imposed and and exploration for oil and gas banned.
The proposal is subject to a 90-day consultation, but Mr Burke said the Coral Sea's biodiversity was at the heart... | The Australian government says it plans to establish the world's largest marine reserve in the Coral Sea. | 15889194 |
Their 14-6 win over Wigan Warriors in the Grand Final was Brown's last match with Saints after two seasons.
The club allowed the 41-year-old ex-Huddersfield boss to leave a year early to return to his native Australia.
Cunningham, 37, spent his whole playing career at St Helens before joining the coaching staff after h... | Super League champions St Helens have named club legend Keiron Cunningham as their new head coach after the departure of Nathan Brown. | 29681413 |
The group will invest £70m in the new shops, which will be spread throughout London, south-east England, Yorkshire and Scotland.
The Co-op is expecting to open five stores in London by the end of March.
The company is entering the final stretch of a three-year turnaround programme following a period of turmoil mainly i... | The Co-operative Group is planning to create 1,500 jobs in the new year by opening 100 stores across the country. | 38445583 |
Danny Wright headed the Robins into a 17th-minute lead with his 16th league goal of the season.
Dan Holman then got his 17th of the campaign six minutes into the second half as he calmly slotted home.
Welling, without a league win since October, rarely threatened as they remained in relegation trouble.
Speaking about a... | Cheltenham stayed top of the National League as they extended their unbeaten league run to 19 games with a comfortable 2-0 win over lowly Welling. | 35510405 |
London Fire Brigade (LFB) said it was called at about 11:25 BST after a crane on the lorry hit the bridge in Village Way, North Dulwich.
LFB said no-one was injured and it managed to transfer all 89 passengers on to another train to continue their journeys.
Passenger Paul Coggins said he was trapped on the train for ov... | A lorry has crashed into a rail bridge that had a passenger train heading towards it. | 32218443 |
On 31st December, the festivities hit places around the world at slightly different times too, due to the time differences across the world.
Check out the video below to find out how it works.
Some cultures may celebrate New Year at a different time to 31st December, because they use a different calendar to the UK.
Gen... | People celebrate New Year in a number of ways. | 38341760 |
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