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House Fire Family Agree To End Child's Life

House Fire Family Agree To End Child's Life

The family who lost five children in a house fire have agreed to turn off the life-support machine today for a sixth child, police have said.

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Greek Make-Or-Break Crisis Talks Rumble On

Greek Make-Or-Break Crisis Talks Rumble On

Greece's president is continuing his day of last-ditch talks aimed at stitching together a coalition government - despite there being no sign of any significant progress.

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Two UK Soldiers Shot Dead By Afghan Police

Two UK Soldiers Shot Dead By Afghan Police

Two British servicemen have been shot dead by members of the Afghan Police Force, the Ministry of Defence has said.

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Weir Boat Accident: Tributes For Dad And Son

Weir Boat Accident: Tributes For Dad And Son

A father and son who died when the boat they were in overturned at a weir on the River Avon have been named locally as Julian Mynott and three-year-old Freddie.

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House Fire Family Agree To End Child's Life

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Two UK Soldiers Shot Dead By Afghan Police

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Face-Off: Title Battle For Manchester Rivals

Face-Off: Title Battle For Manchester Rivals

Manchester City fans are at their club's Etihad Stadium in anticipation of a first top league title in 44 years.

Mass Bird Deaths: Mystery Linked To El Nino

Mass Bird Deaths: Mystery Linked To El Nino

The deaths of thousands of birds found off the coasts of Chile and its northern neighbour Peru recently could be connected to El Nino, the warming of the Pacific Ocean's surface...

The Wonder From Down Under To Take On Ascot

The Wonder From Down Under To Take On Ascot

After a record 21 consecutive wins, the world's fastest sprint racehorse is to travel from Australia to the UK to take part in Royal Ascot.

Top Afghan Peace Council Member Is Killed

Top Afghan Peace Council Member Is Killed

A top member of the Afghan peace council and close adviser to President Hamid Karzai has been shot and killed by a gunman in Kabul, according to officials.

Free Boots Vouchers For Parenting Classes

Free Boots Vouchers For Parenting Classes

Parents will be given £100 vouchers for lessons in how to handle their children in a Government bid to tackle a lack of family discipline.

Pudsey The Dog Wins Britain's Got Talent

Pudsey The Dog Wins Britain's Got Talent

A teenager and her dog have won Britain's Got Talent and a £500,000 cash prize as well as the chance to appear at the Royal Variety Performance.

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