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New phone hacking inquiries call

Senior Labour politicians urge fresh inquiries into phone hacking claims surrounding the News of the World newspaper. full story.

Police question Pakistan players

Police question the three Pakistan players accused of corruption, while the ICC says that trio implicated have a disciplinary case to answer. full story.

Lib Dem veteran Cyril Smith dies

The former Liberal Democrat MP Sir Cyril Smith has died aged 82, his family and party confirm. full story.

Worshippers 'just escaped blast'

A Hare Krishna temple in Leicester was evacuated seconds before an explosion almost destroyed the building, it emerges. full story.

Pakistan rally bomb kills dozens

A bomb kills at least 50 people at a Shia Muslim rally in the south-western city of Quetta, the second attack on Pakistan's religious minority in days. full story.

UN calls special food price talks

The United Nations' food agency calls a special meeting of policy makers to discuss the recent rapid rises in food prices. full story.

Tycoon Nadir bailed in fraud case

Fugitive tycoon Asil Nadir is remanded on bail at the Old Bailey at his first court appearance on fraud and theft charges. full story.

Earthquake hits south New Zealand

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes New Zealand's South Island, causing widespread minor damage and power cuts. full story.

Thompson defends BBC No 10 visit

Director general denies he compromised the BBC's independence by visiting Downing Street to discuss coverage of the government's spending cuts. full story.

Six men jailed for Portugal abuse

Six Portuguese men are sentenced to up to 18 years in jail after being found guilty of multiple charges of sexual abuse at a state-run children's home. full story.

Fans jailed for Manchester riot

Twelve football hooligans who took part in what a judge said was the worst destruction Manchester has suffered "since the Blitz" are sentenced. full story.

Plane body women face no charges

Two women who were arrested after trying to take a dead relative on to a plane at Liverpool John Lennon Airport will not face charges. full story.

Baby Florence makes Downing Street debut

Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha show off their baby daughter, Florence, for the first time on the steps of Number 10. full story.

Sarah Kennedy is leaving BBC Radio 2

Veteran broadcaster Sarah Kennedy is leaving BBC Radio 2's Dawn Patrol show - 34 years after joining the station full story.