World & UK News for 4 March 2011

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'Turning point' for Wales hailed Mar 04 2011

A "yes" vote in the referendum to give the Welsh Assembly more law-making powers is a turning point in the principality's history, Nick Clegg has said.Read

Cameron's baby daughter christened Mar 04 2011

David and Samantha Cameron's daughter Florence has been christened in front of family and friends.Read

Interpol alert over Gaddafi regime Mar 04 2011

Interpol has issued a worldwide alert against Colonel Muammar Gaddafi and 15 of his close associates as the international community continued to ratchet up the pressure on the Libyan dictator.Read

18 die in battle for rebel city Mar 04 2011

Muammar Gaddafi's forces have launched a powerful attack in a bid to recapture a rebel-held Libyan city in fierce fighting which left at least 18 people dead and 120 injured.Read

Father sues over starvation death Mar 04 2011

The father of a seven-year-old girl who starved to death at her home after a series of "missed opportunities" to save her by children's services has launched a bid to sue the council.Read

Queen plans historic Irish visit Mar 04 2011

The Queen is to pay a state visit to Ireland - the first official tour of the republic by a British monarch.Read

Rapes suspect 'tried to frame son' Mar 04 2011

The taxi driver accused of being the "Night Stalker" rapist questioned why police were bothering to take his fingerprints, telling an officer: "I always wear gloves", a court has heard.Read

First Minister hails 'yes' vote Mar 04 2011

First minister Carwyn Jones has described the vote in the Welsh referendum for more legislative powers as a historic day in the nation's history.Read

Lib Dems put brave face on defeat Mar 04 2011

Senior Liberal Democrats have tried to put a brave face on their humiliating "kicking" in the Barnsley Central by-election, where their candidate lost his deposit and limped in sixth behind Ukip, the British National Party and an independent unemployed ex-miner.Read

Yes camp claims victory in Wales Mar 04 2011

Yes campaigners have claimed victory in the referendum on increasing the powers of the Welsh Assembly.Read

Attack accused 'always wore gloves' Mar 04 2011

A cab driver arrested on suspicion of being the "Night Stalker" told police there was no point taking his fingerprints because he "always wore gloves", a court heard.Read

Gun victim 'slashed killer's tyres' Mar 04 2011

A taxi driver gunned down by Derrick Bird had "bragged" about slashing the tyres on the killer's car, an inquest heard.Read

Gaddafi troops tear gas protesters Mar 04 2011

Pro-Gaddafi forces have fired tear gas at protesters marching in the capital Tripoli.Read

Wales says 'Yes' in first results Mar 04 2011

Yes campaigners have celebrated the first victory of the day in the referendum on giving new law-making powers to the Welsh Assembly.Read

Attack accused 'made friends claim' Mar 04 2011

The cab driver accused of being the "Night Stalker" burgled and sexually assaulted an 88-year-old man before telling his victim, "We're still good friends", a court heard.Read

Post Office staff vote for strike Mar 04 2011

Post Office counter staff have voted by 9-1 to go on strike in a row over pay, jobs and office closures.Read

Policeman faces action over inquest Mar 04 2011

A police firearms officer involved in the shooting of barrister Mark Saunders will face misconduct action over a "crass remark" he made to a senior officer about inserting song titles into evidence he gave at the inquest, the police watchdog has said.Read

Tripoli braced for new clashes Mar 04 2011

Fighters loyal to Muammar Gaddafi have set up checkpoints in Tripoli ahead of planned anti-government protests, raising fears of new bloodshed in the Libyan capital.Read

Prescription charges to go up 20p Mar 04 2011

The cost of prescriptions in England will rise to £7.40 per item from £7.20, the Government has announced.Read

Unions win rail strikes appeal Mar 04 2011

Two unions have won court appeals over strikes at rail companies which officials said would pave the way for millions of workers to take industrial action.Read

Referendum votes to be counted Mar 04 2011

Counting in Wales for a referendum on Welsh Assembly powers is due to begin.Read

Clegg vow after Barnsley 'kicking' Mar 04 2011

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has insisted he would not be knocked off course by his party's "kicking" in the Barnsley Central by-election, when they finished sixth behind Ukip and the British National Party.Read

Property prices decrease by 0.9% Mar 04 2011

House prices fell at their fastest annual rate for 16 months during February as faltering demand continued to put downward pressure on the property market, figures showed.Read

Poison-bid woman 'deeply sorry' Mar 04 2011

A woman who worked as a nanny for Ann Summers boss Jacqueline Gold said she is "deeply sorry" after admitting attempting to poison the lingerie tycoon with screenwash.Read

Tripoli protesters plan more demos Mar 04 2011

Protesters in Tripoli face a test of courage as they prepare for fresh demonstrations amid a deadly crackdown by forces loyal to Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.Read

Universities 'at risk' from cuts Mar 04 2011

An increasing number of universities could be at risk of going bust as a result of funding cuts and higher tuition fees, a new study concludes.Read

Wales votes in Assembly referendum Mar 04 2011

People in Wales have been voting to decide in a referendum whether the Welsh Assembly should have more legislative powers.Read

Tripoli protesters face crackdown Mar 04 2011

Protesters in Tripoli face a test of courage as they prepare for fresh demonstrations amid a deadly crackdown by forces loyal to Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.Read

'Berlusconi girl' stuns staid ball Mar 04 2011

The TV cameras were told to ignore her and Austria's rich and powerful sought to avoid her.Read

Probe into LSE Libya link ordered Mar 04 2011

An independent investigation into the London School of Economics' links with Libya has been ordered after the university's director resigned over the controversy.Read

MoD 'paid £22 for 65p lightbulbs' Mar 04 2011

The Military of Defence paid £22 each for lightbulbs available for just 65p, it has been reported.Read

By-election blow for coalition Mar 04 2011

The coalition has been dealt a major by-election blow as the Liberal Democrats finished a woeful sixth place and the Tories were overtaken by the UK Independence Party (Ukip).Read

Humanists alter census posters Mar 04 2011

Humanists have altered a planned poster campaign aimed at influencing Census responses on religion after being advised they could be offensive.Read

Britons drink the most on holidays Mar 04 2011

Britons are Europe's heaviest holiday drinkers, according to a survey.Read

Wales votes on Assembly referendum Mar 04 2011

People in Wales have been voting to decide in a referendum whether the Welsh Assembly should have more legislative powers.Read

LSE chief quits over Gaddafi links Mar 04 2011

The director of the London School of Economics (LSE) has resigned over the university's links to the family of Libyan dictator Colonel Muammar Gaddafi.Read

Plan unveiled to switch May holiday Mar 04 2011

The May Day bank holiday could be dropped and replaced by either St George's Day in April or Trafalgar Day in October under new tourism plans the Government has announced.Read

Inspectors condemn force's cells Mar 04 2011

Virtually every police cell in Britain's second largest force has failed safety tests, inspectors said.Read

Lib Dems humiliated in by-election Mar 04 2011

The Liberal Democrats have been relegated to a humiliating sixth place in the Barnsley Central by-election, in a dire result for Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.Read

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