Feb 5, 2013

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Commons backs gay marriage bill

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 02:38 PM PST

MPs approve same-sex marriage in England and Wales in a key Commons vote, although more Conservative MPs voted against the bill than for it.

Quake strikes off Solomon Islands

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 07:19 PM PST

An earthquake with a magnitude of 8.0 strikes off the Solomon Islands in the Pacific, generating a "potentially destructive" tsunami.

Inquiry reports on hospital scandal

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 05:39 PM PST

The public inquiry into the failings at Stafford Hospital, where abuse and neglect contributed to hundreds of deaths, is to publish its findings.

French 'kill hundreds' in Mali

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 03:54 PM PST

France says hundreds of Islamist militants have been killed since its offensive began in northern Mali, and suggests troops may start pulling out in March.

RBS investment bank head to quit

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 03:53 PM PST

The head of investment banking at RBS, John Hourican, is to resign over the bank's role in the Libor-rigging scandal, the BBC understands.

Plan for 'core knowledge' curriculum

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 01:57 PM PST

Pupils should be taught a structured "stock of knowledge", says the education secretary as he sets out the ideas behind England's new curriculum.

Court contract handling 'a shambles'

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 06:43 PM PST

The Ministry of Justice is branded "shambolic" by MPs over its handling of a contract for court translation services in England and Wales.

Laundries 'product of harsh Ireland'

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 10:25 AM PST

Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny apologises for the stigma and conditions suffered by women who were inmates of the Magdalene laundries.

Israel urges Hezbollah terror tag

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 02:04 PM PST

Hezbollah should be placed on the European list of banned terror organisations, Israel's PM says, as the group is blamed for a deadly bomb in Bulgaria.

Dell to be bought back by founder

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 02:31 PM PST

Michael Dell is buying back the personal computer manufacturer he founded and that carries his name for $24.4bn (£15.5bn).

Export bar on paintings by Stubbs

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 06:14 PM PST

Two oil paintings that gave the British public their first chance to see a kangaroo and dingo in 1773 could stay in the UK after the government introduced a temporary export bar.

Argentina vows to control Falklands

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 09:31 AM PST

The Falkland Islands will be back under Argentine control within '20 years', the country's foreign minister says during his first visit to London.

'Space jump' faster than thought

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 10:01 AM PST

Austrian Felix Baumgartner fell even faster during his historic skydive last October than was originally thought.

Bridget Jones 3 book UK release date

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 10:05 AM PST

Agents for author Helen Fielding have confirmed that her third instalment of the Bridget Jones' Diary book series will have an Autumn release date.

Reds game investigated - Debrecen

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 12:54 PM PST

Hungarian club Debrecen say their Champions League match against Liverpool in 2009 was investigated for match-fixing.

Ince brace helps England U21s win

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 01:34 PM PST

Tom Ince scores twice as England Under-21s beat Sweden 4-0 in friendly at a rain-drenched Banks's Stadium in Walsall.

Retiring Adlington leaves lasting legacy

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 07:31 AM PST

Rebecca Adlington is arguably Britain's greatest swimmer and she will be a difficult act to follow, says BBC Sport's Gordon Farquhar

Skier Vonn sidelined after crash

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 10:49 AM PST

Olympic gold medallist Lindsey Vonn is out for the season after a crash at the Alpine Skiing World Championships.

'Shred' legacy says Barclays boss

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 07:02 AM PST

Barclays must end the bank's "aggressive" and "self-serving" culture seen under its former boss, the new chief executive tells MPs.

China promises rise in minimum wage

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 07:20 PM PST

China says it will raise its minimum wage as it approves a long-awaited plan targeted at tackling a widening income gap.

Warning over NHS doctors' contracts

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 06:25 PM PST

The NHS must manage its consultants better to fully secure improvements linked to a sharp rise in pay a decade ago, the public spending watchdog says.

'Independence day' plans revealed

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 05:10 AM PST

The Scottish government outlines a possible transition to independence, in the event of a "Yes" vote in the autumn 2014 referendum.

Obesity 'leads to lack of vitamin D'

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 05:45 PM PST

Genetic analysis suggests a higher body mass index leads to lower levels of available vitamin D in the body.

Pollution linked to low birth weight

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 05:46 PM PST

Pregnant women who live in areas with significant air pollution risk having babies of low birth weight, the largest study to date shows.

School rebuild record 'woeful'

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 09:52 AM PST

The government is condemning children to learn in dilapidated buildings, claims Labour, with rebuilding due to start on only 25 schools this year.

Concern over academy admissions

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 10:16 AM PST

Proposed changes to a Solihull academy's admissions policy prompts the formation of an online protest.

Zynga brings losses under control

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 02:32 PM PST

Zynga reports a sharp drop in its losses in the last three months of 2012, as revenues at the designer of games including Farmville stabilised.

Cheaper Raspberry Pi goes on sale

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 08:08 AM PST

Europeans are the first to get their hands on the Model A version of the hugely popular Raspberry Pi bare-bones computer.

Last-stand Neanderthals queried

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 03:41 AM PST

Radiocarbon studies question whether a late Neanderthal population really did hang on in southern Spain long after the species died out in the rest of Europe.

MEPs to vote on fishing reform

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 09:08 AM PST

The European Parliament votes on ending fish discards and new rules to allow fish stocks to recover.

BBC TV Centre plans include hotel

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 08:17 AM PST

London's BBC Television Centre is to be developed into a hotel, flats and offices but will also see the broadcaster make programmes in three of its studios.

Pompeii restorer accused of fraud

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 09:25 AM PST

The owner of a firm awarded a large contract to restore the ancient Roman city of Pompeii is placed under house arrest and investigated for fraud.

Have young people never had it so bad?

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 06:08 AM PST

Rising wages and house prices helped the baby boom generation to prosper. But young people face economic misery.

Pensioner left without food dies

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 09:02 AM PST

A woman in her 80s left at home without medication, food, or water for nine days after a care agency was shut down dies in hospital.

Apology from yawning councillor

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 08:29 AM PST

A Conservative councillor apologises for loudly yawning and laughing as local authority job cuts were discussed in Norfolk.

Scottish budget to be approved

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 04:16 PM PST

The Scottish government's budget for the year ahead is expected to be approved, despite strong criticism from opposition parties.

Hunterston dispute back in court

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 04:17 PM PST

Objections to a controversial plan for a new coal-fired power station in Ayrshire return to the Court of Session in Edinburgh

Poll indicates strong pro-union vote

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 03:09 PM PST

A BBC Spotlight poll strongly indicates voters in Northern Ireland would reject a united Ireland in a border poll.

Two NI MPs back gay marriage bill

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 02:20 PM PST

Out of the 13 local MPs eligible to vote on the gay marriage bill, two voted for it to be passed, nine voted against the bill and two did not vote.

Welsh Tories lose gay marriage vote

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 12:38 PM PST

All eight Welsh Conservative MPs vote against legalising gay marriage but the Commons passes the issue which divides their party.

Wife's plea for missing rugby fan

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 09:58 AM PST

The wife of a missing rugby fan who has not been seen since Saturday's Six Nations match in Cardiff makes a desperate plea for information.

Somali 'false rape victim' guilty

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 11:26 AM PST

A woman who accused Somalia's security forces of raping her is given a year jail term for making a false accusation and insulting a government body.

Avoid violence, Obama urges Kenya

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 06:36 AM PST

The US President Barack Obama urges the people of Kenya, where his father was born, to avoid violence and intimidation in next month's elections.

China 'locks radar' on Japan ship

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 05:21 AM PST

A Chinese vessel locked its weapon-targeting radar on a Japanese ship near disputed islands, Tokyo says, amid mounting tensions over a territorial row.

First witness in Delhi rape trial

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 03:28 AM PST

Five men accused of raping and murdering a student in Delhi hear the first witness testimony - from her male friend who was also attacked.

German minister stripped of thesis

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 03:47 PM PST

A German university votes to strip Education Minister Annette Schavan of her doctorate after an investigation into plagiarism allegations.

Spain Rajoy party figure quizzed

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 04:15 PM PST

Anti-corruption lawyers in Spain will question the former treasurer of the governing Popular Party (PP), Luis Barcenas, over claims of secret payments.

ELN rebels hold German pensioners

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 10:32 AM PST

Two men seized by left-wing guerrillas in Colombia are German pensioners and were touring South America, German officials confirm.

Obama plans visit to Middle East

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 12:53 PM PST

Barack Obama is planning his first trip to Israel as US president, in a spring trip that will include the West Bank and Jordan, says the White House.

Egyptian currency reserves fall

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 08:37 AM PST

Egypt's dwindling foreign currency reserves fall 10% in a single month, renewing concerns over the economy.

Obama offers spending-cuts deal

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 01:47 PM PST

President Obama urges Congress to pass short-term spending cuts and tax reforms to delay larger cuts next month, a plan rejected by Republicans.

Hostage taker died 'in firefight'

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 06:36 PM PST

The Alabama man who held a 5-year-old hostage in an underground bunker for a nearly a week was killed during a firefight with officials, the FBI says.

Day in pictures: 5 February 2013

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 04:27 AM PST

Twenty four hours of news photos: : 5 February

Red Nose Day - 25 years in 25 pictures

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 12:11 AM PST

Looking back at 25 years of Comic Relief

VIDEO: House of Commons

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 09:27 AM PST

The government urges MPs to back its plans to allow same-sex marriages in England and Wales.

VIDEO: Forces take last Mali rebel town

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 03:23 PM PST

Soldiers from France and Chad have entered the town of Kidal in northern Mali, the last major town held by Islamists.

VIDEO: Cancer clue from crossword master

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 03:32 PM PST

Crossword master Araucaria left a series of clues in one of his puzzles to tell his fans that he had cancer.

VIDEO: 'Apology would be worth a million dollars'

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 09:16 AM PST

Survivors of the Magdalene Laundries have urged the Irish government and Catholic Church to apologise following the publication of a report in the conditions at the workhouses.

VIDEO: Iconic buildings sculpted in snow

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 11:20 AM PST

The northern Japanese city of Sapporo is hosting the country's largest snow festival with giant sculptures of iconic Asian buildings on show.

VIDEO: Building a base in Antarctic extremes

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 04:08 PM PST

As the British Antarctic Survey celebrates its new base becoming fully operational, the BBC has been speaking to the architect behind the project to find out more about the Halley VI research station.

VIDEO: Looking for evidence of dark matter

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 05:53 PM PST

Rebecca Morelle takes a look inside the Darkside50 experiment attempting to find evidence of dark matter.

VIDEO: Green light for gay marriage bill

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 11:36 AM PST

MPs have voted by 400 to 175, a majority of 225, in favour of government proposals for same-sex marriage in England and Wales.

VIDEO: Helicopter cliff rescue for bullocks

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 11:12 AM PST

Two bullocks have been rescued from a cliff in Cornwall by a Royal Navy helicopter.

In pictures: New Antarctic station

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 04:21 PM PST

Halley VI, the British Antarctic Survey's new research station

VIDEO: Guiding homeless to another path

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 04:03 PM PST

The tours of alternative London led by homeless people

India's hysterectomy scam

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 04:27 PM PST

The Indian village where 90% of women have had a hysterectomy

In pictures: Landscape or carscape?

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 04:39 PM PST

How the car has shaped England's architecture and landscape

Neighbours at war in Lebanon's divided city of Tripoli

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 04:40 PM PST

Lebanon hosts replica of Syrian civil war

7 questions on early retirement

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 04:41 PM PST

Test yourself on people who retired very early

France takes aim at Britain

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 04:46 AM PST

France to blame UK for EU budget fight, Gavin Hewitt says

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