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Scotland Yard has ordered an urgent review after a rape trial collapsed.

Lawyers say the case isn't unusual - and blame cuts in funding to the police and CPS..

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R4 16/12/17 Austrian far right Freedom Party joins coalition.

Austria's new coalition which includes a far right party has said it will stay in the EU

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17/12/2017 A British embassy worker in Beirut has been found dead

Lebanese Police say a British embassy worker has been murdered in Beirut

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18/12/2017 Cyril Ramaphosa elected as South Africa's new ANC leader

South Africa's deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa is elected as leader of the ruling party.

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19/12/2017 Blood scandal: Officials relied on discredited report

Officials have been using a discredited report into the worst scandal in NHS history.

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20/12/2017 IMF issues new warning about Brexit

The IMF warns Brexit is having an adverse impact on the UK economy

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21/12/2017 Police face inquiry after Green sacking

Recriminations intensify a day after the PM sacks her deputy, Damian Green

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22/12/2017 UK and Russia trade insults

UK and Russia clash over cyber attacks. Spain's PM agrees to Catalan talks

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23/12/17 Ministers consider pay-per-mile road charge for hauliers

Consultation to be launched on overhauling tax scheme for lorry firms.

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24/12/2017 UN warns of a "dire" humanitarian situation in the Philippines, where 200 people have died in a tropical storm

The authorities are trying to help seventy thousand people who are homeless.

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25/12/2017 The Queen pays tribute to the victims of this year's terror attacks in her Christmas speech

Queen pays tribute to the victims of this year's terror attacks in her Christmas speech

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26/12/2017

National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.

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27/12/2017 Harry to "shine spotlight" on issues

Prince says he'll campaign on causes such as the military environment and mental health

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28/12/17 Suicide attack in Afghan capital kills 40

More than 40 people have died in an attack at a cultural centre in the Afghan capital

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29/12/17 Anti-government protests sweep across Iran

Thousands take to the streets of Iran, in the biggest challenge to the regime since 2009.

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30/12/17 The number of politicians in New Year Honours list comes in for criticism

Theresa May accused of rewarding "cronies" and attempting to "buy future loyalty"

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31/12/2017 4-Britons believed to be among dead in seaplane crash near Sydney.

4-Britons on sightseeing trip thought to be among dead in a seaplane crash near Sydney.

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01/01/2018 Twelve dead in protests in Iran

Twelve dead in protests in Iran. Four killed in separate stabbings in London.

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01/012018 Iran's supreme leader has spoken about the protests in his country - in which at least 22 people have been killed

Iran's supreme leader has spoken about the protests in which 22 people have died.

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The government rejects claims that the NHS is in crisis, after a decision to cancel all non-urgent procedures until next month.

Theresa May has rejected claims that the health service is in crisis

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04/01/2018 Post-Brexit farm funding reform

Radical shake-up rewards environmental improvements

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05/01/2018 Parole Board Chair Apologises to Sex Assault Victims

The chairman of the Parole Board is to face MPs about rapist's release from prison.

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06/01/2018 Elderly woman dies waiting for ambulance

An NHS trust cites extreme pressure after death of woman

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07/01/2018 The prime minister has confirmed that she is about to reshuffle her Cabinet

The prime minister has confirmed that she is about to reshuffle her Cabinet

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Theresa May has begun a Cabinet reshuffle to freshen her team and strengthen her authority.

A new team has been appointed to run the Conservative Party - but most stay put.

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09/01/2018 PM completes government shake-up

More women and ethnic minority MPs are appointed to government than before the reshuffle

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10/01/2018 Chancellor gets tough over Brexit

Hammond warns EU against talk of "punishing" the UK for Brexit

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11/01/2018 NHS patients 'dying prematurely'

A&E heads in England warn patients are "dying prematurely" due to pressures on the NHS.

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12/01/18 US President cancels UK visit

Mayor of London says US president cancelled UK visit fearing mass protests

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13/1/18 Government in talks to stop Carillion collapse

Talks are being held over the future of firm - which is a key government contractor.

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