At least seven people have been killed as an explosion went off in front of a Coptic Christian church as worshippers emerged from a New Year's Mass in the Egyptian city of Alexandria.
Friday, 31 December 2010
Bomb attack at Nigeria barracks
An explosion has torn through a beer garden at a Nigerian army barracks where revellers had gathered to celebrate New Year's Eve.A top air force official said it was caused by a "planted bomb".
Millions celebrate chilly new year
Millions are seeing in 2011 at New Year's Eve celebrations across the country but cloud, fog and mist are expected to dampen the annual firework displays.
Police name teenager shot at flats
A 17-year-old boy who died after he was shot in the head and chest has been named by police.
December was coldest in 120 years
The past month was Britain's coldest December for 120 years, meteorologists have said.
Supplies dropped into flooded towns
Military aircraft have dropped supplies to towns cut off by floods in north-east Australia as the prime minister promised new assistance to the 200,000 people affected by waters covering an area larger than France and Germany combined.
Thursday, 30 December 2010
Burglars raid BBC presenter's home
Burglars have raided the home of BBC Breakfast presenter Susanna Reid as she slept upstairs with her family.
Hancock tells of joy at getting CBE
Sheila Hancock has said she was "surprised" how pleased she was to be awarded a CBE for services to drama.
McGuinness: Heads must roll at NIW
Heads should roll at the failed water company which has left thousands of people in Northern Ireland cut off, the deputy First Minister has said.
Rio Ferdinand calls on government to do more after Peckham stabbing
Manchester United footballer Rio Ferdinand called on the Government to do more for Britain's most vulnerable young men on Thursday after a teenager was murdered less than a mile from where he was born.
Sex shop drive-thru proves popular in Alabama
Business is brisk with cars lining up three deep at a new drive-thru in Huntsville, Alabama - it sells adult items including vibrators, lubricants, lingerie and even sex toys.
Joanna Yeates murder: Timeline since Jo disappeared in Bristol
This is a timeline of the disappearance of 25-year-old architect Joanna Yeates from Bristol.
Wednesday, 29 December 2010
Four quizzed over young man's death
Four men are being held on suspicion of murder after a young man was fatally wounded at his home.
Iraq sees fewer civilian deaths
Violent civilian deaths in Iraq fell to 3,976 this year, according to a monitoring group.
Three held after youth shot dead
Three people have been arrested after a youth was shot dead and two teenagers were stabbed.
Hughes rejects fees hypocrisy claim
Liberal Democrat deputy leader Simon Hughes has rejected accusations of hypocrisy over tuition fee hikes after accepting a job advising the Government on access to education.
Four held as 'terror plot' foiled
Four people have been arrested on suspicion of planning a terror attack against the Danish newspaper that printed the controversial Prophet Mohammed cartoons.
Health warning over NI water crisis
Northern Ireland's escalating drinking water crisis is in danger of developing into a major health emergency, according to doctors.
Tuesday, 28 December 2010
Fans' joy as England retain Ashes
England fans Down Under are celebrating the Ashes victory in the streets after a month of "Pom-baiting" from locals.
Clegg: We're delivering on pledges
Nick Clegg has moved to calm grassroots Liberal Democrat concerns over joining the Tories in government with a pledge to start 2011 with activist-pleasing action on social mobility, civil liberties and the environment.
Bomb disposal expert dies in blast
A bomb disposal expert has been killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said.
Joanna Yeates murder: Dad David 'relieved' at her body being found
The father of murdered architect Joanna Yeates said today he was "relieved" to be reunited with her body and is now hoping her killer will be brought to justice.
British skier caught in French Alps avalanche loses fight for life
An experienced British skier has died after being buried by an avalanche in the French Alps, it was confirmed today.
Man dies after Huddersfield armed siege in which a police officer was shot
A man involved in an armed siege in which a police officer was shot has died.
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Monday, 27 December 2010
Community police cost revealed
Police community support officers cost up to £1.2 million for each crime they detected last year, figures show.
Man arrested over shooting bailed
A man arrested in connection with a shooting in a shopping centre has been released on police bail.
Joanna Yeates: Family lay flowers at spot where her body was found
The family of Joanna Yeates visited the spot where her body was found today.
Bath death flat children protected
Four children found at an address where a 15-year-old boy was discovered dead in a bath are under police protection, officers said.
Sunday, 26 December 2010
Leaked letter has NHS cuts warning
The Department of Health has been warned that planned efficiency savings "may not be achievable", leading to higher hospital waiting times unless the NHS receives a fresh injection of government cash, according to a leaked Whitehall document.
Boxing Day bounce for retailers
Retailers reported a welcome boost to festive trading as Boxing Day sales hunters came out in force to snap up bargains.
Tube strike misery for shoppers
The latest Tube strike has caused disruption on every line in the capital as the drivers' union claimed it could have been avoided.
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