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Retail sales bring scant comfort

Sales on the UK's High Streets fell by a lower-than-expected 0.1% in October, Office for National Statistics figures show.

Crisis meeting over Somali piracy

A spate of pirate attacks off the coast of Somalia prompts an emergency meeting between nations bordering the Red Sea.

Jackson to appear at High Court

Michael Jackson will appear at London's High Court in person next week to counter allegations that he breached a contract.

Clampdown on excessive speeders

A raft of measures is suggested to target anti-social drivers, including those who speed excessively or use drugs.

Baby P was 'failed by agencies'

There is "clear evidence" mistakes were made "singly and collectively" in the Baby P case, according to Children's Minister Ed Balls.