World & UK News for 17 March 2012

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Boy, two, kicked in head by horse Mar 17 2012

A toddler has suffered a serious head injury after being kicked by a horse.Read

NHS doctors plan election challenge Mar 17 2012

A group of NHS doctors plan to field candidates against high-profile coalition MPs at the next general election in protest at controversial Government health reforms.Read

Sunday trade 'suspended for Games' Mar 17 2012

Sunday trading laws will be suspended during the London 2012 Olympics in a bid to cash in on the Games, Chancellor George Osborne is expected to announce in the Budget.Read

Man's body discovered near farm Mar 17 2012

A body has been found in grounds near a farm, police said.Read

Muamba 'critical' after collapse Mar 17 2012

Premier League footballer Fabrice Muamba is fighting for his life in intensive care after collapsing during an FA Cup tie.Read

Hague hails Gaddafi aide arrest Mar 17 2012

Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the arrest of Muammar Gaddafi's intelligence chief - saying Abdullah Al-Senussi must face trial for his part in last year's brutal repression in Libya.Read

Hundreds pay tribute to Pc Rathband Mar 17 2012

The war of words between Pc David Rathband's widow and his twin brother has continued as hundreds of people gathered for his funeral.Read

Match off after player collapses Mar 17 2012

The FA Cup tie between Tottenham Hotspur and Bolton has been abandoned after player Fabrice Muamba collapsed on the pitch.Read

Wales celebrates Grand Slam glory Mar 17 2012

The Wales rugby team have won their second RBS 6 Nations title and Grand Slam of Warren Gatland's coaching reign as they conquered Europe five months after reaching the World Cup semi-finals.Read

27 dead, 140 hurt in Syria blasts Mar 17 2012

At least 27 people have been killed and 140 others injured when twin suicide car bombs struck intelligence and security buildings in the Syrian capital today, according to state media.Read

Duchess attends St Patrick's parade Mar 17 2012

The Duchess of Cambridge looked at ease as she carried out her first solo military engagement presenting sprigs of shamrock to the 1st Battalion Irish Guards at their St Patrick's Day Parade.Read

Fury at public sector salary plans Mar 17 2012

Trade unions have reacted with fury to plans by George Osborne to reduce public sector salaries in poorer parts of the country.Read

EuroMillions winner claims jackpot Mar 17 2012

The UK winner of Friday night's massive £38 million EuroMillions jackpot has come forward to claim the prize, a Camelot spokesman said.Read

Syria car bomb blasts leave 27 dead Mar 17 2012

Twin bombings have struck intelligence and security buildings in the Syrian capital Damascus, killing at least 27 people and wounding nearly 100, according to state media.Read

Madeleine case review 'a huge step' Mar 17 2012

The parents of Madeleine McCann have said a police review of her case was "a huge step" in the effort to help trace the missing girl.Read

Nazi death camp guard dies at 91 Mar 17 2012

John Demjanjuk, a retired United States car worker who was convicted of being a guard at the Nazis' Sobibor death camp despite steadfastly maintaining during three decades of legal battles that he had been mistaken for someone else, has died, his son said. He was 91.Read

Hundreds attend Rathband funeral Mar 17 2012

Hundreds of people have gathered for the funeral of blinded Pc David Rathband, which began in humorous style with the Monty Python song Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life.Read

Missing chef's father backs event Mar 17 2012

The father of chef Claudia Lawrence has pledged his support for hundreds of people who are taking part in a 10km charity run in aid of missing people.Read

£38m EuroMillions prize unclaimed Mar 17 2012

The lucky EuroMillions winner who scooped a life-changing £38 million in Friday night's draw has not yet come forward to claim the prize.Read

Airlines warn over Olympics delays Mar 17 2012

Britain's leading airlines have warned that passengers could face "severe delay and disruption" at London's airports during the Olympic Games.Read

Take Me Out denies picking claims Mar 17 2012

The makers of hit TV dating show Take Me Out have denied claims that contestants are told who to pick.Read

Lord Sugar critical of parents Mar 17 2012

Tough-talking tycoon Lord Sugar has hit out at parents for bringing up a generation fit only to claim benefits.Read

Miliband offices 'break-in' probed Mar 17 2012

A police investigation into an alleged break-in at the Houses of Parliament is believed to be centred on the suite of offices used by Labour leader Ed Miliband.Read

Assange bid for Australian senate Mar 17 2012

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will run for a seat in the Australian Senate in elections due late next year despite facing criminal charges in Sweden.Read

Two explosions hit Syrian capital Mar 17 2012

Two "terrorist explosions" have struck security targets in the Syrian capital Damascus, killing a number of civilians and security forces, the state news agency said.Read

Housing market optimism 'growing' Mar 17 2012

Consumer optimism in the housing market is growing, but so are fears over job security, the Building Societies Association (BSA) has said.Read

Massacre suspect arrives at US jail Mar 17 2012

The US soldier accused of gunning down 16 Afghan villagers, including nine children, arrived at a maximum-security military prison.Read

Scoop of support for gay marriage Mar 17 2012

US ice cream maker Ben & Jerry's is supporting gay marriage in Britain by repackaging an apple pie flavour as Apple-y Ever After.Read

Police probe Parliament 'break-in' Mar 17 2012

An investigation is under way into an alleged break-in at the Houses of Parliament.Read

Cameron criticised over Fox probe Mar 17 2012

David Cameron has come in for fresh criticism over the investigation into former defence secretary Liam Fox's working relationship with his friend Adam Werritty.Read

Warning over domestic abuse rise Mar 17 2012

Abusive offenders' violent behaviour is escalating in the wake of budget cuts and a shortage of courses, probation staff have warned.Read

Five jackpots in row for UK punters Mar 17 2012

The EuroMillions jackpot has been won by a UK ticketholder for the fifth time in a row.Read

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