Obama unveils $50bn building plan
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:15:40 GMT
President Barack Obama announces a $50bn infrastructure plan as part of efforts to jump-start the faltering US economy.
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Housing group 'near administration'
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:21:02 GMT
Connaught, the property services group that specialises in social housing, is on the brink of going into administration, the BBC learns.
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Australia 'kingmakers' to decide
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:07:48 GMT
Three independent Australian MPs are due to reveal who they will back as prime minister, ending two weeks of deadlock since inconclusive elections.
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Labour MPs call for hacking probe
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:47:25 GMT
Labour MPs demand the police investigation into alleged phone-hacking by News of the World reporters is reopened, at an urgent Commons session.
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Passengers face Tube strike chaos
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:44:53 GMT
Severe disruption is expected on London Underground on the first morning of a series of 24-hour strikes.
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AV referendum bill passes MP vote
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:18:32 GMT
Plans to change the way MPs are elected to Parliament survive their first Commons hurdle - despite criticism from Tory MPs.
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Scam fear over electricity credit
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:01:46 GMT
Criminals have managed to clone prepayment meter keys in order to make money by offering discounted credit to customers.
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Iran 'hampers IAEA investigation'
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:56:31 GMT
The International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran has hindered its investigations by repeatedly objecting to its choice of inspectors.
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Fears over street light cut-backs
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:34:22 GMT
The growing number of councils across the UK switching off street lights prompts criticism from MPs and road safety groups.
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France faces pension plan strike
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:02:27 GMT
France faces disruption in a strike over pension reform, with MPs also due to debate a ban on full face veils and a new security bill.
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Service to commemorate the Blitz
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:25:36 GMT
A Remembrance service is to be held later to mark the 70th anniversary of the start of the blitz.
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Inbred bumblebees 'facing extinction'
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:19:38 GMT
Some of the UK's rarest bumblebees are at risk of becoming extinct as a result of inbreeding, research suggests.
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Saatchi art gallery deal hits setback
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:18:10 GMT
Charles Saatchi's plan to donate his gallery to the British public hits a stumbling block after talks with Arts Council England break down.
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Capello insists Rooney will play
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:09:40 GMT
England manager Fabio Capello insists striker Wayne Rooney will play in the Euro 2012 qualifier away to Switzerland on Tuesday.
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Federer cruises into last eight
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:01:45 GMT
Roger Federer continues his smooth progress through the US Open draw with a straight-sets win over Jurgen Melzer in round four.
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