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Mother killed six babies at birth

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:51:10 +0000

A 38-year-old French woman has been given a 15-year jail term for killing six of her new-born babies.

Italy clue in Heather murder probe

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:17:26 +0000

Officers investigating the brutal murder of a British woman eight years ago are following a potential new lead after the discovery of a teenager's body in Italy.

UK's most wanted held in Amsterdam

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:16:22 +0000

One of Scotland Yard's most wanted men has been arrested in Amsterdam.

US-Russia nuclear deal 'imminent'

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:36:11 +0000

US Secretary of State Hilary Rodham Clinton has said Washington and Moscow are making "substantial progress" in negotiating a new treaty on limiting their strategic nuclear arsenals.

Pope urged to apologise over abuse

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:51:09 +0000

The Pope has been urged to make a public apology for the church's years of covering up sexual abuse.

China attacks human rights report

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:41:59 +0000

China has defended itself against Britain's newly-released annual report on human rights, calling its accusations "a political show".

Three jailed over Auschwitz theft

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:41:53 +0000

Three men have been jailed for stealing the notorious "Arbeit Macht Frei" (Work Sets You Free) sign from the Auschwitz memorial site last year.

Man killed in Gaza rocket attack

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:41:49 +0000

Palestinian militants have killed an Israeli farm worker in their first rocket attack from Gaza since last year's Israeli offensive.

Joy as freed kidnap boy flies home

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:06:09 +0000

Relatives of kidnapped Sahil Saeed have said they are "ecstatic" and "over the moon" following his safe return to the UK.

UN rejects polar bear trade ban

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:11:12 +0000

A US-backed proposal to ban trade in polar bear skins and body parts has been voted down by UN members.

Thailand protesters vow 'class war'

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:06:10 +0000

Thousands of demonstrators remain encamped in the historic heart of the Thai capital, vowing to stir up a "class war" until the government is ousted.

Polygamist guilty of sex assault

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:01:12 +0000

A member of a polygamist group whose sprawling west Texas ranch was raided in 2008 has been found guilty of sexual assault of a child.

Kraft to cut sodium levels

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:51:09 +0000

Kraft Foods has announced plans to cut the salt in its products sold in North America by an average of 10% over the next two years to appeal to health-conscious consumers.

Box Tops star Alex Chilton dies

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:46:21 +0000

American singer and guitarist Alex Chilton, known for his influential work with the Box Tops and Big Star bands, has died aged 59.

Toyota chief admits quality lapses

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:16:08 +0000

Toyota's training of workers to maintain quality control failed to keep up with the company's rapid growth, its president Akio Toyoda has admitted.