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Six killed in tower block blaze
Three children and three adults die after a blaze swept through a tower block in London.
'Iran trial' for UK embassy staff
Some of the British embassy staff arrested in Iran for "inciting protests" will be put on trial, a top cleric says.
Alaska Governor Palin to resign
Republican ex-vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin is to quit as Alaska governor amid speculation about a possible presidential bid.
Prince and PM praise soldiers' bravery
The Prince of Wales and Gordon Brown pay tribute to two British soldiers killed in a roadside explosion in Afghanistan.
UN chief to hold more Burma talks
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is set to hold a second meeting with Burma's top military leaders.
Killer jailed after jeopardy case
A man acquitted of killing his ex-girlfriend seven years ago is found guilty after a new trial under double jeopardy laws.
Check on school places cheating
Schools Secretary Ed Balls has asked for an assessment of the problem of parents cheating to get school places.
Mandelson hints at Vauxhall loans
The UK is prepared to make loans or loan guarantees to help push through the sale of Vauxhall, says Lord Mandelson.
Jackson tickets via internet draw
Tickets for a memorial service for Michael Jackson in Los Angeles will be made available via the internet, organisers reveal.
Murray suffers semi-final misery
Britain's long wait for a men's finalist at Wimbledon goes on after Andy Murray loses a nail-biting semi-final against an inspired Andy Roddick in four sets.
Owen completes switch to Man Utd
Manchester United seal the capture of free agent Michael Owen after he signs a two-year deal with the club.
Federer eases into seventh final
Roger Federer beats Tommy Haas in straight sets to reach a seventh consecutive Wimbledon final and close in on a record 15th Grand Slam title.
Portuguese minister quits for cuckold gesture in parliament
Portugal's Economy Minister Manuel Pinho resigns after making a rude cuckold gesture at an opposition MP in parliament.
North Korea tunes into commercial world with beer advert
North Korea launches television adverts for a beer, in a rare commercial move for the resolutely communist nation.
Should the school placement system be reformed?
The prosecution of a parent has been dropped but how far should parents go to get a child into the best school?
