British terror suspect 'killed in US missile strike'
Rashid Rauf, the suspected mastermind of an alleged plot to blow up transatlantic airliners, has reportedly been killed in a US missile strike in Pakistan.
Baby P's mother could get new identity
The abused toddler's mother could be given a new identity and lifetime anonymity at the expense of taxpayers.
Islamic militia to attack pirate town in Somalia
Hardline Islamist movement hopes for spoils from hijacked Saudi oil tanker, the Sirius Star.
Hillary Clinton accepts Secretary of State post
Senator accepts Barack Obama's offer as the president-elect moves at rapid speed to assemble an all-star cabinet.
US shares surge as Treasury Secretary named
US stock markets surged on the news that Obama has picked Timothy Geithner as Treasury Secretary.
Citi mulls drastic action
Banking giant under pressure to reverse the run on its share price.
Woolies slides again
Retailer's shares fall sharply for the fourth consecutive day.
Taxpayer data row
Revenue & Customs has told some taxpayers it will pass on details to a market researcher.
Live: Premier League
Interactive blog and scores from all today's games as Arsenal travel to Manchester City and Chelsea host Newcastle.
Buffon open to Manchester City move
Gianluigi Buffon says if Man City offer world record fee of £60m he would ask agents to “make the deal happen.”
Live: Autumn internationals
Follow scores as England tackle South Africa, Ireland take on Argentina and Scotland host Canada.
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