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World 'still losing biodiversity'

added on 2009-07-02 19:31:10 (BBC News | World | UK Edition)
Species around the world are still being lost despite governments pledging action to reverse the trend, a report warns. ...more.

Spain spy chief quits in cash row

added on 2009-07-02 19:31:06 (BBC News - News Front Page)
Spain's spy chief, Alberto Saiz, resigns amid allegations he used government funds for hunting and fishing trips. ...more.

Man guilty of murdering gay lover

added on 2009-07-02 19:31:01 (BBC News - News Front Page)
A convicted conman faces life in jail after a jury finds him guilty of killing his partner in a Travelodge hotel room. ...more.

Concern over pool sex complaints

added on 2009-07-02 19:01:48 (BBC News | UK | UK Edition)
Police voice concern at complaints of inappropriate sexual behaviour at a £32m new swimming pool. ...more.

Suspect 'bored' making bomb vest

added on 2009-07-02 19:01:46 (BBC News | UK | UK Edition)
A student accused of making a "suicide vest" to be used with home-made explosives has told a court that making the garment "got a bit tedious". ...more.

Pardon refused

added on 2009-07-02 19:01:44 (BBC News | UK | UK Edition)
How a family has battled to free Michael Shields ...more.

Students' killers refused appeal

added on 2009-07-02 19:01:42 (BBC News | UK | UK Edition)
The Attorney General says the sentences given to the killers of two French students will not be referred to the Court of Appeal. ...more.

Iran 'lifts block on SMS texting'

added on 2009-07-02 19:01:34 (BBC News | World | UK Edition)
Reports from Iran say SMS text messaging services have been unblocked for the first time since disputed presidential elections. ...more.

Gang rapists' sentences increased

added on 2009-07-02 19:01:06 (BBC News - News Front Page)
Two young men involved in the gang-rape of a 16-year-old girl who was doused in caustic soda have their sentences increased. ...more.

Jackson 'hurt' over drug reports

added on 2009-07-02 19:00:56 (BBC News - News Front Page)
Jermaine Jackson "would be hurt" if he found out that reports about his brother Michael's drug use were true, he has said in an interview. ...more.