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Maldives president 'forced out'

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:28 GMT

Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed says he was forced to resign at gunpoint in a coup, a charge the country's new leader denies.

Cafe in Somalia hit by car bomb

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:21 GMT

At least 10 people are killed and more than 20 people injured when a car bomb explodes near a cafe in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, police say.

PM rebuffs call to axe NHS bill

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:17 GMT

The prime minister clashes with Ed Miliband over the controversial NHS bill in the Commons - shortly before the amended plans return to the Lords.

Redknapp cleared of tax evasion

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:15 GMT

Harry Redknapp says his "nightmare" is over after being cleared of tax evasion along with Milan Mandaric.

A380 wing crack checks extended

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:13 GMT

Checks are ordered on all Airbus A380 superjumbos after cracks were found in wing components, extending an earlier safety ruling covering 20 planes.

Sudan launches Darfur peace body

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:02 GMT

Sudan's president launches a body intended to kick-start development and end the fighting in the war-torn western region of Darfur.

RBS boss: I considered resigning

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:00 GMT

Royal Bank of Scotland chief executive Stephen Hester tells the BBC he briefly considered resigning during the uproar over his bonus.

Capello meets FA boss over Terry

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:58 GMT

Fabio Capello is meeting Football Association chairman David Bernstein to explain his comments on John Terry's removal as England captain.

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Mogadishu car bomber kills at least nine: police

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:46 GMT

MOGADISHU (Reuters) - A suicide car bomber killed at least nine people Wednesday near a hotel where lawmakers often gather in the Somali capital Mogadishu, police said.