US Lockerbie compensation paid

The families of US victims of the Lockerbie Pan Am bombing say they have received full compensation from Libya.

Argentine pension takeover passed

Argentina's Senate approves a bill to nationalise private pension schemes, a measure that has provoked controversy.

First otter reaches Farne Islands

An otter has survived a "perilous" three-mile sea crossing to the Farne Islands for the first time, the National Trust says.

French Socialists in run-off vote

France's opposition Socialists face a run-off vote for a new leader, after a first ballot failed to produce a winner.

Brazil targets illegal abortions

Brazilian police are investigating more than 1,200 women suspected of having had illegal abortions at the same clinic.

Aid request

The CBI wants the chancellor to help small firms

Present worries

Concerns over Christmas gifts' safety

About face! How babies in their buggies benefit from eye contact.

The direction a child is facing in their pram could affect their development and stress levels, a study suggests.

Asbestos pay-out ruling due

A ruling is expected later that could have profound implications for asbestos-related cancer victims and their families.

Hospital bug fine plan ‘unfair’

The government's plan to fine hospitals for not hitting Clostridium difficile targets is unfair, experts say.

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