World & UK News for 9 April 2011

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Moor fires pose threat to wildlife Apr 09 2011

A water-dumping helicopter was brought in to help firefighters tackle a series of moor fires which threatened wildlife on protected land in the Pennines.Read

Actress seeks 'truth' on hacking Apr 09 2011

Phone hacking victim Sienna Miller has vowed to do everything possible to hold to account those responsible for "outrageous violations of her privacy".Read

Seven killed in Dutch shooting Apr 09 2011

A gunman has opened fire with an automatic weapon at a crowded shopping centre outside Amsterdam, leaving at least seven people dead and wounding 15 others, Dutch officials said.Read

Van bomb 'held mass murder threat' Apr 09 2011

Dissident republicans who prepared a 500lb van bomb risked causing an Omagh-style massacre, politicians in Northern Ireland have said.Read

Tributes paid to N-sub gun victim Apr 09 2011

A Royal Navy officer and father of four children who was shot dead when a crewman opened fire on a nuclear submarine was "an utterly devoted" family man, his widow said.Read

Ballabriggs wins Grand National Apr 09 2011

Ballabriggs was an emotional winner of the John Smith's Grand National for Donald McCain, son of Aintree legend Ginger McCain, the trainer of Red Rum.Read

N-sub victim 'devoted' family man Apr 09 2011

The wife of a Royal Navy officer shot dead on a nuclear submarine has described her husband as an "utterly devoted" family man.Read

Man arrested after baby stabbed Apr 09 2011

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a baby boy was stabbed.Read

British jets destroy Libyan tanks Apr 09 2011

British warplanes have destroyed seven Libyan tanks in airstrikes over the country, the Ministry of Defence (MoD).Read

Six killed in Dutch shooting attack Apr 09 2011

A gunman has opened fire with an automatic weapon at a crowded shopping centre outside Amsterdam, leaving at least six people dead and wounding 11 others, Dutch officials said.Read

Libya 'to spark arms export review' Apr 09 2011

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has branded Libya a "wake-up call" that would lead to a review of Britain's arms export licences to regimes in future.Read

Bombers planned new Omagh atrocity Apr 09 2011

A van bomb found north of the Irish border contained a wheelie bin packed with 500lbs of homemade explosives and could have been destined for an attack on a town centre, police have revealed.Read

Two killed in Dutch shooting attack Apr 09 2011

Two people have been killed in a shooting at a shopping centre in the Netherlands, Dutch state broadcaster NOS said.Read

Iceland votes on repaying UK debt Apr 09 2011

Icelanders are voting on whether to approve a deal to repay Britain and the Netherlands for their citizens' deposits in the failed online bank Icesave, with the result too close to call.Read

Farewell to haulage legend Stobart Apr 09 2011

Eddie Stobart's famous and distinctive trucks took part in his funeral as hundreds of people gathered to bid farewell to the haulage supremo.Read

Soldier dies of Afghan bomb wounds Apr 09 2011

A British soldier has died of his wounds almost a year after he was injured by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said.Read

Drivers avoid speeding penalties Apr 09 2011

Most of the police forces in England and Wales have signed up to new guidelines that will enable motorists to avoid points on their licence even if they are caught speeding at 86mph, it has emerged.Read

N Ireland police foil bomb attack Apr 09 2011

Police in Northern Ireland have confirmed that a van at the centre of a major security alert close to the Irish border contained a bomb.Read

Soldiers beat Cairo protesters Apr 09 2011

Soldiers have beaten hundreds of protesters with clubs and fired heavy volleys of gunfire into the air in a pre-dawn raid to disperse an overnight demonstration in Cairo's central Tahrir Square, in the latest sign of tension between Egypt's ruling military and protesters.Read

Police investigate secrets breach Apr 09 2011

Two suspected Special Forces officers have been arrested on suspicion of breaching the Official Secrets Act.Read

Political foes strike spending deal Apr 09 2011

President Barack Obama and congressional leaders have reached a historic, last-minute agreement just before a midnight deadline to slash about 38 billion US dollars in federal spending and avert the first federal government shutdown in 15 years.Read

Trucking chief Stobart laid to rest Apr 09 2011

The funeral of trucking chief Edward Stobart will take place on Saturday.Read

Royal couple celebrate anniversary Apr 09 2011

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary on Saturday.Read

Sunny side up for barbecue Britain Apr 09 2011

Millions of Britons are set to bask in glorious barbecue weather this weekend as the mini-heatwave brings more balmy temperatures and widespread sunshine.Read

Shutdown of US government looms Apr 09 2011

Perilously close to a government shutdown, congressional leaders has reached agreement with the White House on a deal to cut tens of billions of dollars in US federal spending and avert the closure.Read

£13.7bn price tag for uneaten food Apr 09 2011

The cost of buying and throwing away food and drink reached £13.7 billion last year, according to research.Read

MPs question North Sea tax increase Apr 09 2011

Chancellor George Osborne's £2 billion tax raid on the profits of North Sea oil and gas companies risks undermining the Government's credibility on taxation, MPs have warned.Read

Publisher braced for hacking payout Apr 09 2011

News of the World publisher News International is preparing to pay out millions of pounds in compensation after it admitted liability for intercepting the telephone messages of a number of public figures including actress Sienna Miller.Read

AV reform 'would be very British' Apr 09 2011

Switching to the Alternative Vote for Westminster elections would be "a very British reform", Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg will say.Read

Police fear new attacks on officers Apr 09 2011

Police in Northern Ireland questioning three men over the murder of constable Ronan Kerr fear further attacks on their officers are being planned.Read

Council leader 'wrestled shooter' Apr 09 2011

A council leader has spoken of how he wrestled a gunman to the ground after he shot at two Royal Navy officers on board a nuclear-powered submarine, killing one.Read

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