World & UK News for 11 March 2011

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Clegg condemns 'wretched' bankers Mar 11 2011

Nick Clegg has said he wanted to "wring the necks" of bankers who threw Britain's economy into turmoil and forced the coalition to bring in austerity measures.Read

Hundreds die after quake hits Japan Mar 11 2011

Hundreds of people have died after a tsunami triggered by one of the largest earthquakes on record smashed into Japan's eastern coast.Read

EU leaders in warning to Gaddafi Mar 11 2011

EU leaders have demanded that Muammar Gaddafi give up power immediately, and warned that "all necessary options" were being considered to protect Libya's civilian population.Read

Pressure rising at nuclear plant Mar 11 2011

Japanese authorities will release slightly radioactive vapour to ease pressure at a nuclear reactor after its cooling system failed following the massive earthquake that has hit the country.Read

EU 'must be ready to act on Libya' Mar 11 2011

Europe must be "ready to act" if the situation in Libya deteriorates, Prime Minister David Cameron has warned.Read

Gunman Raoul Moat's henchmen guilty Mar 11 2011

Two men are facing jail after they were convicted of being gunman Raoul Moat's henchmen during his murderous rampage.Read

Residents flee nuclear plant site Mar 11 2011

Japan has ordered thousands of residents near a nuclear power plant in the country's north east to evacuate following a massive earthquake that caused a problem in the plant's cooling system.Read

MI5 rejects 7/7 families' plea Mar 11 2011

MI5 has rejected calls from families of 7/7 bombing victims for a wide-reaching review of its working practices in the light of the attacks.Read

Queen's message to quake-hit Japan Mar 11 2011

The Queen has sent a message of sympathy to the people of Japan following the massive earthquake which shook the country.Read

Jail for 'evil' sex cult leader Mar 11 2011

An "evil" sex cult leader who preyed on children and forced women into prostitution has been jailed, with a warning that he could be behind bars for life.Read

'Cover up' claim as axe case folds Mar 11 2011

The family of private detective Daniel Morgan said they are devastated after his multimillion-pound murder case collapsed on the 24th anniversary of his death.Read

EU chief warns against no-fly zone Mar 11 2011

Europe's foreign policy chief Baroness Ashton has warned EU leaders against backing a no-fly zone over Libya.Read

Children were my world says accused Mar 11 2011

A father accused of driving his car into a freezing river in an attempt to murder his two children told a jury: "They were my world."Read

Paedophile jailed for 16 years Mar 11 2011

A paedophile whose partner is accused of murdering their two children in a Spanish hotel has been jailed for 16 years.Read

State of emergency at nuclear plant Mar 11 2011

Japan has issued a state of emergency at a nuclear power plant after its cooling system failed following the huge earthquake, the country's top government spokesman said.Read

Soldier's brother saw death blast Mar 11 2011

The younger brother of a British soldier killed in a landmine blast in southern Afghanistan was one of the first on the scene after the explosion.Read

Cameron pledges earthquake help Mar 11 2011

The Japanese earthquake is a "terrible reminder of the destructive power of nature", David Cameron said.Read

Huge quake and tsunami hit Japan Mar 11 2011

An earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter scale has rocked Japan's eastern coast, unleashing a 13ft tsunami which swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland.Read

Briton facing jail in US over scam Mar 11 2011

A multi-millionaire fraudster is facing up to 20 years in a US jail after admitting ripping off thousands of investors in Britain's biggest "boiler room" scam.Read

Staged car accidents 'on increase' Mar 11 2011

Fraud, including "staged accidents", is driving up the cost of motor insurance, a report by MPs has said.Read

MoD names soldier killed in blast Mar 11 2011

A British soldier from 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment who was killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan has been named by the Ministry of Defence as Lance Corporal Stephen McKee.Read

Tsunami rocks Japan after quake Mar 11 2011

Japan has been struck by a magnitude-8.8 earthquake off its north-east coast, triggering a four-metre tsunami that washed away cars and buildings along the coast.Read

Sam Cam is Save the Children envoy Mar 11 2011

Samantha Cameron is to join the charity Save the Children as an ambassador to support its campaign No Child Born to Die, it was announced.Read

Airline giant to create 450 jobs Mar 11 2011

Airline giant Virgin Atlantic has announced the creation of 450 jobs under plans to expand its fleet this year.Read

Carrier undergoes farewell ceremony Mar 11 2011

A ceremony marking the decommissioning of axed aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal is due to take place.Read

Sex cult leader faces life sentence Mar 11 2011

An "evil" sex cult leader who preyed on children and forced women into prostitution could be jailed for life.Read

Bereaved parents in baby scan call Mar 11 2011

Bereaved parents are to urge Downing Street and health bosses to improve maternity care and help stop thousands of babies dying every year.Read

EU prepares Gaddafi quit ultimatum Mar 11 2011

EU leaders are set to demand that Colonel Muammar Gaddafi gives up power in Libya with immediate effect - just as his regime regains ground from rebel forces trying to overthrow him.Read

EuroMillions jackpot hits £68m Mar 11 2011

A massive £68 million jackpot is up for grabs in Friday night's EuroMillions draw.Read

£60m paid in 'unfair' parking fines Mar 11 2011

Drivers lost almost £60 million last year by failing to appeal against unfair parking tickets, according to a survey.Read

Mental health helpline for troops Mar 11 2011

A Government-funded helpline to support troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan is being officially launched.Read

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