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Calls to raise crime age rejected

The age of criminal responsibility will stay at 10, the government says, after a senior adviser for England calls for it to be raised.

Maliki leads Baghdad poll count

Partial results for Iraq's elections show PM Nouri Maliki's coalition ahead in the crucial area of Baghdad, officials say.

Clegg 'will not back early cuts'

The Lib Dems would not support a government which proposes major spending cuts within the next year, leader Nick Clegg says.

Take That star checks into rehab

Pop star Mark Owen checks into rehab after admitting to a drink problem and cheating on his partner, a spokesman confirms.

Two arrested over 'hero' killing

Two teenagers are arrested by police hunting the killer of a man stabbed to death after chasing handbag-snatchers.