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Ice alert on roads as snow eases: Motorists are urged to take extra care in icy conditions as Heathrow Airport cancels half of its flights.
Queen commemorates 60-year reign: The Queen is marking 60 years as monarch of the UK and Commonwealth and says she is dedicating herself "anew to your service".
Capello opposes FA Terry decision: England coach Fabio Capello says he disagrees with the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the national team's captaincy.
US and Israel 'in unison' on Iran: The US is working closely with Israel to use diplomacy to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power, President Barack Obama says.
Bailout talks to resume in Greece: Party leaders in Greece's governing coalition are to resume crisis talks on backing a 130bn-euro rescue plan needed to avoid a debt default.
Campaign to cut smoking in cars: A campaign to stop people smoking in cars when children are present, and which could pave the way for a ban, is launched by the Welsh government.
Diabetes 'ups birth defect risk': The risk of birth defects increases four-fold if the pregnant mother has diabetes, a study of 400,000 pregnancies in England suggests.
Government to oppose rail bonuses: Transport Secretary Justine Greening says she will vote against bonuses for senior Network Rail executives at the company's annual general meeting.
China issues EU carbon tax 'ban': China tells its airlines not to pay charges to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
Brazil crime up as police strike: Soldiers patrol the streets in the Brazilian state of Bahia where a police strike has caused the crime rate to soar.
Egypt 'to try foreign NGO staff': Egypt says it is to try 43 people - including Americans and other foreigners - over the alleged illegal funding of non-governmental organisations.
JFK mistress reveals new details: Mimi Alford, a former mistress of President John F Kennedy, reveal new details of their relationship in a book, according to US media reports.
Dickens 'beyond' modern children: Charles Dickens biographer Claire Tomalin says children are not being taught to read with the attention span necessary to appreciate the novelist's works.
Chelsea 3-3 Man Utd: Manchester United climb off the canvas to snatch a point at Chelsea as Javier Hernandez's header crowned a superb comeback from 3-0 adrift.
Ireland 21-23 Wales: Wales stage a thrilling late comeback to launch their Six Nations campaign with a stunning victory over Ireland in Dublin.
GB denied as Argentina win Trophy: World Champions Argentina beat Great Britain 1-0 to win the Champions Trophy.
Pakistan set England huge target: England face a mammoth task to avoid a series whitewash after Azhar Ali's composed 157 keeps Pakistan in control of the third Test in Dubai.
PM urged to cut wind farm subsidy: More than 100 Conservatives are among MPs who have written to the prime minister calling on him to slash subsidies for onshore wind turbines.
Work contacts 'cut dropout rate': The more young people come into contact with employers the less likely they are to drop out of school and become unemployed, research suggests.
Cameron lauds 'magnificent' Queen: Prime Minister David Cameron praises the "magnificent service" given by the Queen, as she celebrates 60 years on the throne.
Swinney defends EU nationals vote: Finance Secretary John Swinney defends plans to let EU nationals living in Scotland vote in the independence referendum.
'A little too much drink' warning: Drinking "just a little more than they should" puts people at risk of serious illness including heart disease, stroke and cancer, the government is warning.
Malaria toll 'is twice as high': The number of deaths worldwide from malaria has been underestimated, according to data published in the medical journal the Lancet.
Pupils learn how to 'fail well': A top girls' school is planning a "failure week" to teach pupils to embrace risk, build resilience and learn from their mistakes.
Universities warned over access: The incoming fair access watchdog says universities will be fined for failing to recruit more students from poorer backgrounds.
Apple overturns Motorola's ban: Apple is granted a suspension of a sales ban imposed on some of its iPads and iPhones in Germany.
FBI probes Anonymous phone hack: The FBI investigates how activists linked to Anonymous obtained a recording of a phone call between US and UK police on their operations against hacking.
Prince optimistic for fisheries: Prince Charles says there is a reason to be optimistic about the state of the world's oceans, but it is "critically urgent" to tackle overfishing.
Largest optical telescope created: Astronomers at the Paranal observatory combine four telescope to create the world's largest virtual device with a 130m-mirror.
Lana Del Rey conquers album chart: US singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey goes straight in at number one in the UK album chart with her debut release Born To Die.
Depardieu to star as Strauss-Kahn: Gerard Depardieu is to star in a movie about the sex scandal that caused IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn to resign.
The rush to the scooter: Scooters are becoming increasingly popular as people look to cut costs and stretch their budgets, but could the boom spark safety problems?
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Drivers warned of icy conditions: Motorists are being warned to drive with extreme care as the icy conditions around England look set to continue overnight and into Monday.
Half of Heathrow flights grounded: Heathrow Airport says only half of Sunday's scheduled flights are likely to leave but services should return to normal on Monday.
Call for new fair employment body: Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) calls for a new body to be set up to protect workers from abuse and exploitation by bosses.
Home improvement rules relaxed: New regulations come into force which will allow Scots to make certain home improvements without planning permission.
Murder investigation is launched: A murder investigation is launched after a man is found dead at a flat in Lurgan, County Armagh.
Police officer slashed with knife: A police officer is stabbed while responding to an emergency call in the Kilwilkie estate in Lurgan.
Councils owed Â£2.3m by developers: More than half of Welsh councils are owed money from private developers which should be going towards community facilities.
Warning over icy road conditions: Forecasters are warning of widespread ice on Sunday as the worst of the wintry weather begins to ease across Wales.
Militants 'hit Nigeria pipeline': Suspected militants say they have attacked an oil pipeline in Nigeria, in what would be the first such attack since 2010.
Ghana 2-1 Tunisia (AET): Ghana qualify for the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after edging past Tunisia 2-1, following extra-time.
Three Tibetans 'in fire protest': Three Tibetans set fire to themselves in south-west China in an anti-Beijing protest, reports say, meaning 19 people have now self-immolated in a year.
Afghan car bomb attack kills nine: At least nine people are killed in a car bomb attack on police headquarters in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, officials say.
Conservative wins poll in Finland: Finland elects its first conservative head of state in decades, the pro-European Sauli Niinisto, after a run-off vote.
Europe cold snap death toll rises: The death toll from freezing weather across Europe continues to climb, with transport links also badly affected.
Panama's Gen Noriega in hospital: Panama's jailed ex-leader Manuel Noriega is moved from his prison cell to hospital, suffering hypertension, and having possibly had a stroke.
Prince's Falklands duty 'routine': Prince William's deployment to the Falkland Islands, along with that of a warship, is "entirely routine", the UK foreign secretary says.
US anger at Syria veto 'travesty': US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton deplores as a 'travesty' Russia and China's veto of a UN resolution condemning Syria's violent crackdown on protesters.
BBC accuses Iran of intimidation: The BBC's Director General, Mark Thompson, accuses the Iranian authorities of intimidating those working for its Persian service.
Mitt Romney wins Nevada caucuses: Front-runner Mitt Romney declares victory in the Republican caucuses in Nevada, as he seeks to win his party's presidential nomination.
Obama urges 'keep recovery going': Barack Obama challenges Congress to keep the recovery going as new data shows unemployment down to its lowest rate in three years.
Week in pictures: 28 January-3 February: News photos from around the world: 28 January-3 February
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In pictures: Egypt football clash: Many die in clashes after match between rivals
VIDEO: House of Commons: Ministers will "unwind" any tax avoidance schemes being used by public sector employees, Treasury Chief Secretary Danny Alexander has announced.
VIDEO: Thousands abandon homes in Australia: In Australia thousands of people living in the state of Queensland have been ordered to abandon their homes because of rising floodwaters.
VIDEO: Snow and ice cause UK travel trouble: Motorists have been urged to take extra care in treacherous conditions as snow across much of the UK turns to ice.
VIDEO: Fidel Castro launches memoirs: Former Cuban President Fidel Castro has made a rare public appearance to launch his memoirs.
VIDEO: Churchill and protege reunited: Paintings by Winston Churchill have gone on display alongside works by the now-famous Moroccan artist, Hassan El Glaoui, who owes his career to Churchill.
VIDEO: Tips for driving on ice and snow: The Highways Agency is warning drivers to take care on the roads, as the cold weather continues.
VIDEO: Big freeze continues across Europe: Snow and freezing temperatures across Europe have claimed more than 200 lives in the past week.
VIDEO: Flowers and thanks for the Queen: The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have attended a church service on the eve of the Diamond Jubilee anniversary of her accession to the throne.
VIDEO: How latest malware uses disguises: Spencer Kelly explains, with the help of some rather outlandish wigs, how malware changes and disguises itself to avoid detection.
Tales of woe from the roaming professionals: When working in a new country can prove unlucky
What awaits William in the Falklands?: What awaits Flight Lieutenant Wales in the Falklands?
A Point of View: Mourning the loss of the written word: Historian Lisa Jardine mourns the lost art of letterwriting
The power of cooking skills: How letting children cook helps them eat better
Jonathan Agnew column: Why England need to 'front up and fight'
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