World & UK News for 18 March 2012

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Panda birth could be live online Mar 18 2012

Edinburgh Zoo is considering streaming the birth of its first baby panda live on the internet.Read

British journalists freed in Libya Mar 18 2012

Two British journalists held in Libya after they were accused of spying have been released, the Foreign Office said.Read

Bolton boss hopes for happy outcome Mar 18 2012

Bolton Wanderers footballer Fabrice Muamba was fighting for his life as his manager Owen Coyle said he hopes there will be "a happy outcome" for the player.Read

Coyle hopes for 'a happy outcome' Mar 18 2012

Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle said he hopes there will be "a happy outcome" for Fabrice Muamba as the player continued to fight for his life after collapsing on Saturday.Read

Osborne: I'll target tax dodgers Mar 18 2012

George Osborne has vowed to clamp down on wealthy property tax dodgers and seek a Sunday shopping windfall in what he said would be a Budget focused on helping those on low and middle incomes.Read

Mayor joins city St Patrick's party Mar 18 2012

Mayor of London Boris Johnson called on Irish people to help make this summer's Games the "O'Lympics" as he took part in St Patrick's Day festivities.Read

Murder probe over Hide home death Mar 18 2012

A murder probe has been launched after a man was stabbed to death at a party at the home of former world champion boxer Herbie Hide, police said.Read

Jefferies describes vilification Mar 18 2012

Christopher Jefferies, the man wrongly arrested by police in the hunt for the murderer of Joanna Yeates, has given a graphic account of how he was vilified by the press.Read

Muamba's heart failed for two hours Mar 18 2012

Paramedics desperately tried to resuscitate Premier League footballer Fabrice Muamba but could not get his heart to start beating on its own for almost two hours, it has emerged.Read

Troops' Afghan job 'very difficult' Mar 18 2012

British troops' mission in Afghanistan remains "phenomenally difficult", Foreign Secretary William Hague has admitted.Read

Footballer Muamba still critical Mar 18 2012

Premier League footballer Fabrice Muamba remains in a critical condition in hospital after collapsing during an FA Cup tie.Read

Osborne vows attack on tax loophole Mar 18 2012

George Osborne has said the priority for this week's Budget is help for people on low and middle incomes as he promised an "aggressive" attack on a property tax dodge by the super-rich.Read

Presenter tells of 'troll' abuse Mar 18 2012

Former Blue Peter presenter Richard Bacon has revealed how he has been targeted by abusive internet "trolls", in a bid to highlight the growing problem of cyber bullying.Read

UK troops support Afghan offensive Mar 18 2012

A major offensive on Taliban strongholds has been launched by Afghan security forces, supported by British troops.Read

Call for food adverts watershed Mar 18 2012

Adverts for food which is high in fat, sugar and salt should not be broadcast before the 9pm watershed, according to the public health minister for Scotland.Read

Woman tells of love for blinded Pc Mar 18 2012

A 7/7 survivor who grew close to Pc David Rathband before he split with his wife has told how she "loved him to bits".Read

Mystery over Labour office break-in Mar 18 2012

Mystery still surrounds a break-in at the parliamentary offices of the Labour leadership as party sources indicated that it was "deeply concerned" about the security breach.Read

Expedition set for re-enactment Mar 18 2012

A band of modern-day adventurers are to re-enact Shackleton's historic Antarctic expedition to mark its centenary.Read

Footballer Morais injured in crash Mar 18 2012

A professional footballer is in hospital after a car crash.Read

World economies 'need more reform' Mar 18 2012

The head of the International Monetary Fund has warned against complacency about global finance despite improved conditions after the latest Greek debt deal and said the world urgently needed more financial reforms.Read

Most voters favour 50p top tax rate Mar 18 2012

Most voters are against scrapping the 50p tax rate for top earners - including half of Tory supporters, a poll suggested just days before George Osborne unveils his annual Budget.Read

Row as Falklands anniversary nears Mar 18 2012

Britain and Argentina are preparing to mark the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War amid heightened tensions over the disputed islands.Read

Football star fighting for life Mar 18 2012

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

Massacre suspect 'saved our lives' Mar 18 2012

A former platoon leader for the US soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians described the allegations as "100% out of character" for the man he said was as a model soldier who saved other troops' lives.Read

Sunday trade curbs to be suspended Mar 18 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

Demand-fed babies 'have higher IQ' Mar 18 2012

Babies who are fed on demand are more likely to have a higher IQ and perform better at school, according to new research.Read

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