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0607 |
President Bush's current difficulties have drawn a lot of attention to what should be only a mini-election in the United States. |
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0609 |
Sixteen people have been arrested in anti-terrorism raids in Australia.Ìý |
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0615 |
The National Lottery's new operator's have been granted a longer term in charge.ÌýBusiness news from Greg Wood. |
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0626 |
It's England's third and last day of the warm up game against Pakistan -ÌýÌýsporting news from Steve May. |
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0632 |
Tony Blair has decided to try, try again to win over the Commons on 90 day terror legislation.Ìý |
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0635 |
Last night things seemed a little calmer on the troubled streets of France,Ìýa report from Paris.Ìý |
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0638 |
PresidentÌýHu Jintao of China arrives in London today for a state visit.Ìý |
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0641 |
A mother goes before the High Court today to fight for her right to be informed if her under-ageÌýdaughter were to be referred for an abortion. |
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0644 |
This morning'sÌýnewspapers are from the UK and Baku in Azerbaijan.ÌýÌý |
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0647 |
Yesterday in Parliament covers the postponement of the revaluation of England's homes for council tax.Ìý |
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0650 |
Professor Drummond Bone, president of Universities UK explains how the terrorism bill could threaten academic freedom.Ìý |
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0709 |
Tony BlairÌýis to take the proposal forÌý90 day detention back to the House of Commons, with the addition of a "sunset" clause. |
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0716 |
The Government publishes itsÌýChildcare Bill today, Beverly Hughes explains howÌýlocal authorities in England and WalesÌýwill provide child care for all children whose parents are working or want to work. |
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0717 |
Marks and Spencer announce surprise profits, Greg Wood has the business news.Ìý |
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0721 |
MoreÌýsporting news from Steve May and its back to the cricket. |
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0735 |
Labour MEP Claude Moraes reacts to French PM, Dominique de Villepin's statement and explains the history behind some of France's current problems. |
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0740 |
Liberia goes to the polls today for the first presidential elections in 14 years and its between "King George" (Weah)Ìýand "The Iron Lady" (Johnson-Sirleaf).ÌýMark Doyle explains the significance of this historic event.Ìý |
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0745 |
Thought For The Day from John Bell of the Iona community. |
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0755 |
Should Britain welcome so warmly Hu Jintao, the president of a country accused of abusing the Human Rights ofÌýits citizens? Kate Allen of Amnesty International voices her concerns and Lord Powell explains the political subtlety of state visits. |
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0810 |
Home Secretary Charles Clarke defends theÌý90 day detention clause against a scathing attack from Michael Mansfield QC. |
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0820 |
The author of the celebrated novel The French Lieutenant's Woman died yesterday.ÌýJohn Fowles will be remembered with particular affection in Lyme Regis by which he was inspired and where he livedÌýsince the 1960's. |
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0825 |
Sue Axon is the mother taking health department to the high court over abortion guidelines. Victoria Gillick ran a similar campaign 20 years ago and Anne Weyman is the chief executive of the Family Planning Association. |
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0830 |
Business update from Greg Wood. |
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0840 |
TheÌýdeath toll from the Asian quake has risen far and beyond any initial estimates.Ìý |
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0847 |
The state education board in Kansas, in the American mid-west, is about to vote on how science should be taught in schools. You've guessed it - the argument is about how the theory of evolution should be taught. |
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0850 |
Five of the men detained atÌýGuantanamo Bay suspected of Al-quaeda links have been formally charged. |
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0855 |
John Simpson joins us for a round up of last night's events in France. |
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