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Clegg bids to cool coalition talk

Nick Clegg is to say he is "not the kingmaker" amid speculation about the Lib Dems' possible role in a coalition government.

Huge opposition rally in Thailand

Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters gather in Bangkok to press the Thai government to step down.

Bulger mother calls for sacking

James Bulger's mother calls for the children's commissioner to be sacked for "twisted" comments about her son's murderers.

Schools 'force' young mothers out

Pregnant teenagers are being forced out of education due to a "lack of support", a children's charity claims.

US and Russia 'near' nuclear deal

Russia and the US are close to concluding a new nuclear disarmament treaty, officials in Washington and Moscow say.