World & UK News for 2 February 2013

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PM denies 'black money' allegations Feb 02 2013

Spain's prime minister has denied reports that allege he and members of his governing Popular Party accepted or made under-the-table payments.Read

Minister admits smacking children Feb 02 2013

Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has defended parents' right to smack their children and admitted he did it to his own, it has emerged.Read

Three men survive avalanche fall Feb 02 2013

Three men have survived falling 150 metres in an avalanche in the Scottish mountains.Read

Suspect device found at church Feb 02 2013

A suspect device has been discovered at a Catholic church in Co Antrim.Read

Police probe teenage girl's murder Feb 02 2013

Police are investigating the murder of a caring teenage college student who suffered multiple stab wounds in a frenzied attack before an attempt was made to burn her body.Read

Oil spill 'could kill more birds' Feb 02 2013

More sea birds could die from a pollution spill that has contaminated England's south coast, wildlife experts have said.Read

Bankers' bonuses 'must cover fines' Feb 02 2013

George Osborne has told bankers they must give up their bonuses to pay international fines imposed for the Libor rate-rigging scandal.Read

Groundhog predicts early spring Feb 02 2013

It is Groundhog Day and Punxsutawney Phil has made his prediction - he says expect an early spring.Read

Alleyway girl 'stabbed in head' Feb 02 2013

A 16-year-old girl was fatally stabbed to the head and face before attempts were made to set her on fire in an alleyway.Read

Man held over flag protest comments Feb 02 2013

A man has been arrested in connection with comments made on a social media site about flag protests.Read

Alcohol labelling plans considered Feb 02 2013

The calorie content of beer, wine and spirits will be displayed on the bottle or can under measures being considered by the Government.Read

Five men deny gang rape charges Feb 02 2013

Five men have pleaded not guilty after being formally indicted on 13 charges, including rape and murder, in the fatal gang rape of a woman on a bus in New Delhi.Read

Central health database condemned Feb 02 2013

Privacy campaigners and medical groups have condemned a move that will see GPs hand over patients' confidential records to a central information bank.Read

Probe continues into oil pollution Feb 02 2013

Those responsible for a spill that could have caused the deaths of hundreds of sea birds along England's south coast could be prosecuted, wildlife experts say.Read

Hollande in jubilant Timbuktu visit Feb 02 2013

Francois Hollande has landed in the Malian town of Timbuktu, making a triumphant visit six days after French forces parachuted in to liberate it from the rule of al-Qaida-linked militants.Read

Zero alcohol limit urged for young Feb 02 2013

Half of UK motorists would welcome a zero drink-driving alcohol limit for young drivers, according to a survey.Read

Gay marriage plans 'not enough' Feb 02 2013

The Government's gay marriage proposals do not go far enough, according to a poll of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.Read

French president to visit Timbuktu Feb 02 2013

French armoured personnel carriers have lined the streets of Timbuktu ahead of the arrival of French president Francois Hollande.Read

Young robbers jailed for shop raid Feb 02 2013

Two teenage robbers who raided a jewellery store and then shot at members of the public as they gave chase have been jailed.Read

Seabirds die in oily pollution Feb 02 2013

An illegal dumping of cargo oil at sea could have caused the deaths of hundreds of sea birds along England's south coast, an expert said.Read

Hackers attack Twitter accounts Feb 02 2013

Twitter has become the latest victim in a number of high-profile cyber-attacks against media companies, saying hackers may have gained access to information on 250,000 of its more than 200 million active users.Read

PM to meet presidents for talks Feb 02 2013

David Cameron will meet the presidents of Afghanistan and Pakistan this weekend as part of efforts to prevent a Taliban resurgence when British troops leave.Read

'Red tape binding youth jobs drive' Feb 02 2013

Attempts to get more than a million young people into work are being hampered by excessive bureaucracy and central government control, council leaders have claimed.Read

PM faces marriage tax breaks revolt Feb 02 2013

David Cameron faces a fresh backlash from Tory backbenchers after it emerged that marriage tax breaks will not be included in next month's Budget.Read

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