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Water charges deferred for a year
The executive confirms water charges will be deferred for another year, as it meets for the first time in five months.
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US warns of China 'cyber-spying'
China has increased computer espionage attacks on US government and business interests, Congress is warned.
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RBS boss apologises over losses
Royal Bank of Scotland's chairman says he is "profoundly sorry" for the financial and human cost that the bank's troubles have caused.
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UK borrowing rise 'is necessary'
The government says it is "right to increase borrowing" as figures show public debt rose by £1.4bn last month.
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UN agrees DR Congo troop increase
The UN Security Council votes to send 3,000 more troops to DR Congo following renewed fighting in the east of the country.
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Madonna's divorce to be finalised
Singer Madonna and film director Guy Ritchie are to be divorced at the High Court on Friday, according to court lists.
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Fingerprints on Vicky's body bag
Fingerprints of the man accused of killing Vicky Hamilton are found on a bag containing part of her body.
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Oil price goes below $50 a barrel
Oil prices have fallen below $50 a barrel amid growing fears over a global recession and lower demand for oil.
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'Ugly' author a 'liar and thief'
The mother of barrister who wrote a book detailing childhood abuse brands her daughter a "wicked thief and a liar".
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S Africa to cut aid to Zimbabwe
South Africa's cabinet says it will withhold $28m of aid to Zimbabwe until a representative government is in place.
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Sheridan to miss Springbok Test
England prop Andrew Sheridan is ruled out of Saturday's Test against South Africa because of a neck injury.
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Arsenal not brave enough - Gallas
Arsenal captain William Gallas admits his side must toughen up if they are to challenge for the Premier League title.
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Pair jailed for 'callous' murder
Two teenagers who kicked and punched a man to death outside a social club in Bolton are given life sentences.
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Pietersen wants more from batsmen
Captain Kevin Pietersen wants England to score more hundreds after India's Duckworth-Lewis win in the third one-dayer.
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'Clear evidence' of Baby P errors
There is "clear evidence" mistakes were made "singly and collectively"over Baby P, says Children's Minister Ed Balls.
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Police in '£87m ear damage claim'
PSNI could pay out £87m to officers not offered ear protection in firearms training, a Policing Board member says.
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