The Latest News from the UK and Around the World: March 2017

Friday, March 31, 2017

Fiery protests in Paraguay after Congress vote

Violent protests have erupted in Paraguay after lawmakers secretly voted in favour of a constitutional amendment allowing the country's president to seek re-election.

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Raft of utility bill hikes to squeeze incomes

Britons are being warned their household incomes are likely to be squeezed for the next two years, as utility bills for millions of consumers become more expensive from today.

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Half UK rail journeys on foreign-owned services

The Government is facing fresh criticism over Britian's rail network after it was found that half of all passenger journeys will soon be on services owned by foreign countries.

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Gibraltar will be 'even more British' after Brexit

Gibraltar's chief minister has told Sky News the territory "is not going to be a political pawn in Brexit" and will become even more British after leaving the union.

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Is there anything beyond Brexit for PM?

Nine months on from referendum result, the ball is rolling on Brexit and the daunting workload involved is becoming clearer.

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Brexit skills shortage may hit major projects

Go into Heathrow's Terminal 5 and it still has the feel of a futuristic building - light streams in, the check-in desks run off into the distance.

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UK and US warn NATO states to pay fair share

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has joined with his US counterpart to put pressure on NATO states to pay their "fair share" on defence.

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Westminster terror victim 'getting stronger'

A victim of the Westminster terror attack who lost her husband in the atrocity says she is "getting stronger every day".

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Thursday, March 30, 2017

Waiting times to increase in NHS 'trade-off'

Patients will have to wait longer for non-urgent operations and go without some new drugs under plans to be announced today.

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Sacked Trump aide wants Russia probe 'immunity'

Donald Trump's former national security adviser has reportedly offered to testify at hearings into alleged Russian meddling in the US election in exchange for immunity.

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EU to reveal its Brexit negotiating approach

The European Union's approach to talks which will shape its future relationship with the UK is set to be laid out by European Council president Donald Tusk.

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IS 'baiting' coalition to bomb Mosul civilians

Islamic State is using civilians as bait for coalition air strikes to create public outcry as the offensive against Mosul continues.

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Tech giants join forces on online terror fight

Facebook, Google, Twitter and Microsoft have said they will ramp up efforts to fight terrorist content after a meeting with the Home Secretary.

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Thousands of EU laws to be transferred to UK

Thousands of EU laws - from workers' rights to food safety - are to be transferred onto the UK statute book in a Great Repeal Bill unveiled by the Government.

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Mother and son die after being stabbed at home

A mother and her 13-year-old son have died after being stabbed at their home in Stourbridge in the West Midlands.

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Sturgeon to formally request referendum

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will tell Theresa May in a letter that they need to make a start on arrangements for an independence referendum.

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Sturgeon to formally request second referendum

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will tell Theresa May in a letter that they need to make a start on arrangements for an independence referendum.

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Passengers swim to shore as plane crashes

Two people on board a light aircraft have swum safely to shore after their plane crashed into the sea off Shoreham, West Sussex.

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May warned not to 'abuse' citizens' security

The EU Parliament's chief Brexit negotiator has told Sky News that Britain cannot "abuse" the security of citizens to get a favourable exit deal.

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Bodies found with helicopter wreckage

The bodies of five people have been found with the wreckage of a helicopter following a search in Snowdonia.

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Missing helicopter search focuses on Snowdonia

The search for a helicopter that went missing over the Irish Sea with five people on board is now concentrating on the Snowdonia area.

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Govt to set out plans to end dominance of EU law

The process to take power back from Brussels begins today, as the Government sets out its plans to end the dominance of EU law.

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Wednesday, March 29, 2017

10 EU laws facing the axe in Great Repeal Bill

The Great Repeal Bill could see several of the best-known, and a few of the more obscure, EU rules and regulations scrapped.

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'We need each other': EU reacts to Brexit letter

A chance to regain sovereignty for some but a bitter decision for others - here is how European Union leaders reacted to the triggering of Article 50.

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Chocolate bars could shrink in bid to cut obesity

England's health watchdog says sugar reduction targets for the food industry intended to tackle the childhood obesity crisis can be met - despite only being voluntary.

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Tech firms face questions over extremist content

Google, Twitter and Facebook will be asked later to explain their positions on extremist content on their platforms and on government access to encrypted communications of the public.

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May's Brexit secret weapon: Security

When Theresa May delivered her seminal Lancaster House speech outlining her Brexit plan in January, she left her European colleagues in no doubt.

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Dream or disaster? Article 50 reaction in quotes

A triumph for some and a day of sadness and recklessness for others - here's what people are saying about the triggering of Article 50.

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Brexit timetable: Guide to the next two years

Now that the Prime Minister has fired the starting pistol, the Brexit process begins in earnest.

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Britain's Article 50 letter: The full text

Dear President Tusk

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Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Article 50: We will need to remain patient

So that's it. The talking is over. Now, Britain is formally leaving the EU.

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Half of Brits happy Brexit talks starting

Across the country, emotions ran high during the EU referendum campaign - but there is little sign of Bregret from voters as Theresa May prepares to pull the trigger on Brexit.

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Scotland's MPs back independence referendum

MSPs have backed Nicola Sturgeon's calls for a second independence referendum in Scotland.

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Iraqi soldiers brave car bombs in Mosul fight

Iraqi forces are facing waves of suicide car bombings as they attempt to push their way towards the Old City and recapture west Mosul from Islamic State extremists.

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Marine A could be out of jail in two weeks

A former Royal Marine who shot and killed an injured Taliban fighter in Afghanistan could be released from prison in two weeks.

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'Carlos the Jackal' jailed over 1974 attack

Terrorist "Carlos the Jackal" has been jailed for life for a third time over a deadly 1974 attack on a Paris shopping centre.

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Trump to tear up Obama's climate change record

Donald Trump will move to rip up Barack Obama's record on climate change with a series of orders undermining America's commitment to tackling global warming.

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IS brainwashes boys to become deadly soldiers

There have been many horrendous propaganda videos produced by Islamic State, but the latest I have seen is genuinely the worst.

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Monday, March 27, 2017

IS 'bankrupt' and struggling to pay militants

Iraq's former finance minister has told Sky News that Islamic State is nearly bankrupt and is running out of money to pay its fighters.

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Mosul sinkhole could be Iraq's biggest mass grave

There is a scratchy patch of land south of Mosul that is dotted with dozens of burnt-out oil tanks and bits of scorched grass.

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'Hundreds' of jihadi fighters back in UK

UK authorities are facing an increased terror threat from battle-hardened fighters returning from Mosul and other conflict zones in Iraq and Syria.

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Traumatised Mosul children behead mud doll

In areas of Mosul cleared of Islamic State fighters life is returning to normal, but there are fears about the trauma suffered by children who have grown up under the militants.

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The Battle for Mosul: Sky News on the frontline

How the recapture of Mosul unfolded

A huge operation, involving more than 100,000 Iraqi troops, federal police, Shia and Sunni militias was launched last year.

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Human crisis as important as battle for Mosul

For the past 14 years, Iraq has lurched from one multi-ethnic, multi-religious conflict to another.

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Tech firms face 'more than a ticking off'

Home Secretary Amber Rudd has told Sky News messaging services like WhatsApp should give the security services access their platforms in the fight against terror.

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Boxer filmed 'crazed man' in Westminster attack

Team GB boxer Frazer Clarke says he looked into the eyes of the Westminster attacker and saw a "crazed man" hell-bent on killing as many people as possible.

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Westminster attack was over in just 82 seconds

The Westminster terror attack lasted only 82 seconds, Scotland Yard has said.

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Saturday, March 25, 2017

Murdered PC's family: 'You did your best'

The family of PC Keith Palmer, who was killed in the Westminster terror attack, have said to those who were with him in his final moments: "There was nothing more you could have done."

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GB boxer filmed terror attack from metres away

Team GB boxer Frazer Clarke says he looked into the eyes of the Westminster attacker and saw a "crazed man" hell-bent on killing as many people as possible.

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Building collapses after 'gas explosion' on Wirral

A suspected gas explosion has caused a building to collapse on the Wirral in Merseyside, injuring a number of people.

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Brexit victory has left UKIP with little to do

Douglas Carswell had two reasons for joining the UK Independence Party.

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Remainers march days before Brexit triggered

UK absence from EU anniversary 'sad moment'

Britain's absence from the EU's 60th birthday celebrations is "a sad moment", EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker has said.

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Douglas Carswell: UKIP's sole MP quits party

Douglas Carswell has announced he will be leaving UKIP but will remain as an independent MP.

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'I want to kill someone,' attacker told friend

The terrorist behind the Westminster attack sought professional help for anger issues and told friends he dreamed of killing someone, according to reports.

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Trump suffers bitter defeat over health bill

Donald Trump has suffered a major setback in his attempts to repeal and replace his predecessor's Obamacare with a new health bill.

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Friday, March 24, 2017

MPs honoured for response to attack

A minister who tried to save the life of the police officer murdered in the Westminster attack is one of two MPs honoured for their response to the atrocity.

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'Worrying' rise of radicalisation in UK jails

A leading community representative has told Sky News that people are increasingly being radicalised in the UK's prisons - and the Government must do more to stop it.

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Attacker on WhatsApp before murders

Terrorist Khalid Masood was "joking" with hotel staff in the run-up to his attack in Westminster - and used a phone messaging app minutes before striking.

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Westminster terror: Injured officers named

Three police officers injured in the Westminster attack have been named as PC Kris Aves, PC Roger Smith and PC Bradley Bryant, according to reports.

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Final photo of murdered PC Palmer emerges

A US tourist has revealed she posed for a photo with the police officer who tackled the Westminster terrorist less than an hour before he was killed.

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Thursday, March 23, 2017

Westminster attack: Number of dead rises to five

A 75-year-old man seriously injured in the Westminster terror attack has died in hospital after his life support was turned off.

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Public donates £350k to PC Keith Palmer family

The public has donated more than £350,000 to an online fund for the family of murdered police officer Keith Palmer.

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How IS has changed its online message

Islamic State's online propaganda and recruitment effort is adapting as the group loses physical territory in Iraq, according to an analysis of secret communications channels seen by Sky News.

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'We have to stick together and show solidarity'

Londoners have come together at a vigil in an attempt to show the city's defiance in the face of terror and to "show solidarity".

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Westminster attacker named as Khalid Masood

The Westminster attacker has been named as 52-year-old Khalid Masood, who had a range of previous convictions.

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Westminster attack: Timeline of terror

New details emerge of terror suspects

Five men and three women arrested in the wake of the deadly Westminster attack have been held on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.

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Tributes to 'wonderful' mum Aysha Frade

Tributes have been paid to "wonderful" mother-of-two and "loved" teacher Aysha Frade, one of the victims of the terror attack in London.

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May: PC Keith Palmer 'every inch a hero'

Keith Palmer, the unarmed policeman who was stabbed to death by a terrorist as he stood guard outside Parliament, has been described by Theresa May as "every inch a hero" whose "actions will never be forgotten".

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Westminster attack: Suspect was British born

Theresa May has told Parliament that the Westminster attacker was a British citizen who was known to police and security services.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Westminster attack: What we know so far

This is what we know so far about the attack on Westminster Bridge and the Palace of Westminster.

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Westminster attack: Murdered PC named

An unarmed police officer who was among four people killed by a terrorist in Westminster has been named as PC Keith Palmer.

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Armed police raid home in Birmingham

Armed police have raided a home and closed off several roads in Birmingham.

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Westminster attack: How terror unfolded

First picture of London attack suspect

This picture shows the suspected Westminster attacker being treated by medics after being shot by a police officer.

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PM: Westminster attack was 'sick and depraved'

Theresa May has condemned the "sick and depraved" attack on London in which four people died - including the terrorist.

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Minister battled to save life of police officer

A Government minister gave first aid to a policeman who was attacked by a suspected terrorist in Westminster.

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Westminster attack: Policeman among four killed

A police officer is among four people killed in a major terror attack outside the Houses of Parliament, police have confirmed.

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Two dead, others have 'catastrophic' injuries

Two people have died in the Westminster attack, Sky sources say, while several of those hurt have "catastrophic" injuries.

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May bundled into car after gunfire at Parliament

Theresa May was seen being bundled into a car which sped away from Parliament after the suspected terror attack in Westminster.

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Woman dies, others have 'catastrophic' injuries

One woman has died and a number of others are hurt, including some with "catastrophic" injuries, a doctor has said.

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Witness describes moment policeman attacked

A witness has described the moment an attacker stabbed a policeman at gates to the Houses of Parliament.

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Parliament suspended after gunfire heard

Parliament has been suspended after the sound of gunfire was heard.

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PM accused of breaking schools manifesto vow

Theresa May has been accused of breaking another Conservative manifesto pledge with the planned school funding changes.

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Calls for public inquiry over Primodos drug

There are calls for a public inquiry following a screening of Primodos: The Secret Drug Scandal.

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Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Contraceptive pill 'protects women from cancers'

The contraceptive pill can protect women from some types of cancer for as long as 30 years, according to new research.

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Holyrood to vote on Scottish referendum call

Nicola Sturgeon faces a make-or-break vote in the Scottish Parliament later as MSPs decide whether or not to back her fight for a second independence referendum.

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Hospitals breaking caps to pay temporary doctors

Hospitals are regularly resorting to emergency "break glass" rules to meet soaring pay demands from temporary locum doctors, Sky News can reveal.

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Hundreds mourn their 'hero' McGuinness at vigil

Hundreds of people gathered to pay tribute to Martin McGuinness after his death at the age of 66.

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Electronics ban: Which devices will be affected?

Laptops and other large electronic devices will be banned from the cabin on flights to the UK from six countries in the Middle East and north Africa.

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Tebbit wishes 'eternity in hell' for McGuinness

A former minister, whose wife was left paralysed by the 1984 Brighton bombing, has said he hopes Martin McGuinness is "parked in a particularly hot and unpleasant corner of hell".

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Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness dies aged 66

Former Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister and former IRA chief-of-staff Martin McGuinness has died at the age of 66.

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EU announces date for first Brexit summit

EU leaders will meet to discuss their Brexit battle plans on 29 April, European Council President Donald Tusk has announced.

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Martin McGuinness: Guns to government

If anyone embodied the IRA strategy of "Armalite and ballot box", it was Martin McGuinness.

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Monday, March 20, 2017

Pregnant UK women got drug used for abortions

A controversial drug prescribed as a pregnancy test in the UK was used in other countries to induce abortions, Sky News can reveal.

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Scottish poll: PM doing better job than Sturgeon

More Scots think Theresa May is doing a better job than Nicola Sturgeon, an online poll for Sky News has found.

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FBI probe is examining Trump-Russia links

FBI director James Comey has confirmed an investigation into Russian hacking is also exploring whether there was coordination between Donald Trump's campaign and the Kremlin.

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MPs savage Corbyn for driving Labour 'off cliff'

Labour's civil war has erupted in furious clashes at a "brutal" meeting between leader Jeremy Corbyn and the party's MPs and peers.

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Moment attacker grabbed soldier at Orly airport

CCTV footage has been released of the moment a suspected Islamic extremist grabbed a female soldier and attempted to take her gun at Orly airport in Paris.

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PM to 'negotiate hard' as Article 50 date set

Theresa May has vowed to "negotiate hard" as Downing Street announced Article 50 would be triggered on 29 March.

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James Bond-style USB cufflink used by militant

An Islamic State member who used a James Bond-style USB cufflink to store extremist data has admitted five charges of terrorism.

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M&S pulls Google ads over 'brand safety' fears

Marks and Spencer has become the latest big name company to pull its advertising from Google as the internet giant faces pressure over extremist content on its YouTube platform.

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What happens when Article 50 is triggered?

We now know that Theresa May is planning to trigger Article 50 on Wednesday 29 March. But how? And what happens next?

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Sunday, March 19, 2017

Salt in food 'killing 14,000 people a year'

Too much salt in our diets is causing up to 14,000 preventable deaths every year according to health campaigners.

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Man held over murder of boy and attack on girl

A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a one-year-old boy and the attempted murder of a girl, believed to be his twin.

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May to visit Wales with Brexit message

Theresa May will visit Wales on Monday as the Government tries to convince the devolved nations that their input will help shape its Brexit negotiations.

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Sky News exposes cover-up of pregnancy drug

Manhunt after toddler dies and girl injured

Police have named a man they are searching for following the death of a one-year-old boy and serious injuries to his twin sister.

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Armed police in boat hijack exercise on Thames

Armed police in London have begun a major anti-terror exercise on the Thames, aimed at countering the threat of an attack on the thousands of people who regularly use the river.

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Saturday, March 18, 2017

Filipino parents filming abuse for UK perverts

Authorities in the Philippines have warned the sexual exploitation of children online is a "growing trend", despite ramped-up global efforts to rescue minors from abuse.

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'Taking Primodos caused me lifetime of regret'

Mother Marie Lyon, who was prescribed Primodos and later gave birth to a daughter whose limbs were not all fully formed, describes for Sky News her painful fight for the truth...

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Sturgeon: Don’t like Brexit? Move to Scotland!

Nicola Sturgeon has insisted to a rapturous crowd at her party's conference that "there will be an independence referendum".

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Paris airport attack: Gunman shot dead

A radicalised Muslim on a crime watchlist opened fire on three police officers at a road check before attacking a soldier at a Paris airport.

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Police officer shot at road check in Paris

A woman police officer has been shot and injured at a road checkpoint in Paris amid an airport security alert after a separate shooting.

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Brown intervenes with 'third option' for Scots

Gordon Brown will propose a "third option" of giving Scotland vast new powers in exchange for remaining in the UK.

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Friday, March 17, 2017

UK troops to counter 'assertive Russia'

The first British troops have arrived in Estonia as part of NATO's response to Russian aggression.

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Trump on GCHQ spying: I was quoting 'legal mind'

Donald Trump has deflected questions about allegations GCHQ spied on him, saying he was just repeating somebody else's claims.

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'Trump Tower plans' on agent's stolen laptop

A Secret Service laptop allegedly containing floor plans of Trump Tower has been stolen in New York, according to reports.

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What's the plan for 'six-jobs' George?

If John Prescott was "two jags" then George Osborne, who is taking over as editor of the Evening Standard, is surely destined to be "six jobs".

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Armed police arrest man at Birmingam bank

A man has been arrested by armed police officers at a branch of the NatWest bank in Northfield, Birmingham.

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PM bar on Scots vote 'unsustainable' - Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon has told Sky News the Prime Minister's opposition to a second independence referendum is "unsustainable".

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Trump team backs down on UK spying claim

The White House has assured Number 10 it will not repeat claims that GCHQ spied on Donald Trump, Theresa May's spokesman has said.

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George Osborne named Evening Standard editor

Former chancellor George Osborne has been appointed editor of the London Evening Standard, it has been dramatically announced.

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Syrian army says it has shot down Israeli jet

Syria's army claims to have shot down an Israeli jet, which it says had attacked a military target near Palmyra.

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Thursday, March 16, 2017

PM to reach out to Scots after referendum veto

Theresa May will use a speech to Tory activists to reach out to Scots after rejecting SNP calls for a second independence referendum.

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What to expect as Trump meets 'disgrace' Merkel

Angela Merkel's last visit to the White House was at the invitation of her good friend Barack Obama.

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Cameron plays down Tory spending breaches

David Cameron has tried to brush aside the significance of Conservative overspending at the last general election which led to the party receiving a record £70,000 fine.

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Congress rubbishes Trump's bugging claim

Donald Trump's accusation that his office was bugged by the Obama administration during the election campaign has been comprehensively rubbished by the US Congress.

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PM: Now 'not the time' for Scottish referendum

Theresa May has refused to agree to a second Scottish referendum before spring 2019, saying "now is not the time".

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'I felt my arms and legs - they were all there'

Eight hurt after school shooting in France

At least one student armed with several weapons has attacked a high school in the French town of Grasse.

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Queen gives PM go ahead to trigger Brexit

The Prime Minister is free to officially notify the EU that the UK intends to leave after the Queen granted the Brexit bill royal assent.

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Adam Johnson loses appeal against conviction

Ex-footballer Adam Johnson has lost an appeal against his conviction for sexual activity with a 15-year-old fan.

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Tories fined £70,000 over election expenses

The Conservative Party has been fined a record £70,000 and its treasurer reported to the police for failing to properly declare £275,000 of election spending.

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Trump proposes 31% cut to environmental budget

Donald Trump has revealed plans to slash the Environmental Protection Agency's budget by 31%.

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Pirates fire shots from hijacked oil tanker

Somali maritime forces and pirates on board a hijacked oil tanker have started shooting at each other, according to reports.

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Trump's travel ban blocked again by US judge

Donald Trump's revised travel ban has been blocked by a federal judge hours before it was due to take effect across the US.

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Election expenses: CPS probes Tory claims

Prosecutors are looking into allegations of electoral fraud surrounding the Conservative Party during the 2015 general election, Sky News understands.

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Dutch PM 'sees off challenge from Wilders'

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has won the country's election, holding off a strong challenge from far-right leader Geert Wilders, exit polls suggest.

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Dutch PM 'sees off challenge from Wilders'

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's party has won the most seats in the country's election, an exit poll suggests.

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'No evidence' Obama tapped Trump's phones

The House Intelligence Committee says it has seen no evidence to support Donald Trump's claim that his phones were wiretapped.

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US charges Russian spies over Yahoo hack

Two Russian spies and two "criminal hackers" have been charged in the US over a massive Yahoo data breach in 2014.

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Chancellor announces U-turn on NI tax rises

The Chancellor has scrapped plans to increase National Insurance for millions of self-employed people, admitting it breached a central Tory manifesto promise.

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Hammond humiliation weakens hopes for reform

It is difficult to know where to begin. There is nothing new about U-turns from Chancellors - Lord knows George Osborne did enough of them.

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Court downgrades Marine A's murder conviction

A Royal Marine who shot an injured Taliban fighter in Afghanistan has had his murder conviction changed to manslaughter.

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Irish woman found dead near Goa beach

A murder investigation has been opened after an Irish woman was found dead near a beach in Goa.

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Exploding headphones injure plane passenger

A woman has spoken of her horror after her battery-powered headphones exploded on her face as she slept during a flight.

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Somali pirates demand ransom for hijacked ship

Armed Somali pirates who have hijacked an oil tanker with eight crew on board are demanding a ransom for the vessel's release.

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'Beware of Jews' sign reported to police

A sign which appears to warn "beware of Jews" has been reported to police after it was posted in an area with a large Orthodox Jewish population.

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Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Big soft drink firms use 7% recycled plastic

The first comprehensive survey of the plastic usage policies of the biggest global soft drinks brands has found they use less than 7% recycled plastic in their products.

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Expenses row: Tory MPs blast party officials

Conservative MPs embroiled in an election expenses row have accused party officials of trying to dodge blame.

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British building industry 'faces EU worker crisis'

The UK is facing a crisis in construction if it loses access to the single market, according to one of the most influential organisations in the global building industry.

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Fell-runner jailed for trying to kill official

A fell-runner has been jailed for 18 years for attempting to stab to death a UK Athletics official after a row over test samples.

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Sturgeon's warning on Scottish referendum

Nicola Sturgeon has warned "Scotland's referendum must be made in Scotland" as her row with Theresa May over a second independence vote escalates.

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Dead Coastguard helicopter crew member named

An Irish Coastguard crew member who died after being pulled from the Atlantic has been named as Captain Dara Fitzpatrick.

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Police staff cleared over Orchard custody death

Three police staff have been cleared of the manslaughter of Thomas Orchard, who died after he was restrained in custody.

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PM to Sturgeon: don't play games over Brexit

The PM has said she will trigger Brexit by the "end of the month", warning Nicola Sturgeon it is not the time to "play politics".

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I will take Govt back to court on Brexit: Miller

The woman who took the Government to court over Brexit has threatened to return if Theresa May doesn't come good on her promises.

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Monday, March 13, 2017

Ransomware will attack phones, watches and TVs

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and National Crime Agency (NCA) are warning that digital attacks are happening on "a scale and boldness not seen before".

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Should May trigger or beware the Ides of March?

It's not happening today.

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Sturgeon seeks new Scots independence vote

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she will seek approval next week for a second referendum on Scottish independence.

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Scotland out of NATO if it votes to leave UK

The NATO secretary general has told Sky News that Scotland would no longer be a member of NATO if it voted to leave the UK.

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British public opposes Scots referendum - poll

Two-thirds of Britons oppose a second Scottish independence referendum, a Sky Data poll reveals.

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Is Scotland on the road to independence?

She laid the hand of history on her Twitter feed first.

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Fillon: Anti-Semitic tweet was 'unacceptable'

Francois Fillon is on the defensive again after his party tweeted a caricature with anti-Semitic overtones and a newspaper claimed a mystery benefactor bought him £42,000 of luxury suits.

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Unvaccinated children in Australia could face ban

Australia is set to ban unvaccinated children from nursery preschool and childcare centres.

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Briton jailed for killing policeman in Bali

A court in Bali has jailed a British man for six years for attacking a policeman and causing his death during a fight on a popular beach.

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SSE to raise standard prices by average 6.9%

'Big six' energy firm SSE has followed the majority of its rivals in announcing inflation-busting hikes to its standard tariffs.

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Briton jailed in Bali for murder of policeman

A court in Bali has jailed a British man for six years for his role in the murder of a policeman.

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Sunday, March 12, 2017

Theresa May's travel plans left on train

Documents containing Theresa May's detailed travel plans have been left on a train.

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Should Victorian abortion laws be scrapped?

MPs will discuss scrapping Victorian abortion laws dating back to 1861 - which contain criminal sanctions for both women and doctors - in England and Wales.

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Red Cross: Syria destruction on WWII scale

The devastation wreaked by the Syrian conflict has been compared by the head of the Red Cross to that seen in World War Two.

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'Nowhere is safe in city being reduced to rubble'

The speed of the Iraqi forces' advance into western Mosul constantly changes.

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James Hewitt denies he is Prince Harry's father

Princess Diana's former lover, James Hewitt, has denied long-standing rumours he could be Prince Harry's father.

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No Brexit deal 'would be bad' for UK - Fox

Liam Fox has told Sky News it would be bad for the UK if the country failed to secure a Brexit deal with the European Union.

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Bus driver kills 34 speeding away from crash

A bus driver has killed 34 people after ploughing into pedestrians while trying to speed away from a fatal accident in Haiti.

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Turkey: Dutch 'will pay a price' for 'Nazism'

Turkey's president has warned the Netherlands it will "pay a price" after expelling one of his ministers.

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Johnson: Russia up to 'all sorts of dirty tricks'

Boris Johnson has said that Russia is capable of undermining the democratic process and is up to "all sorts of dirty tricks".

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Sister Sledge star Joni Sledge dies aged 60

Joni Sledge, who recorded the dance anthem We Are Family with her three sisters, has died aged 60.

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Web creator wants crackdown on fake news

The inventor of the World Wide Web has expressed his fears about fake news, as he unveiled plans to tackle "unethical" political advertising and the harvesting of data.

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Dutch riot police break up Turkish protest

Dutch riot police have broken up a protest by more than 1,000 supporters of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, after diplomatic tensions between Turkey and the Netherlands.

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Saturday, March 11, 2017

History of music

(EN) SteamBroker

What is "SteamBroker"?

SteamBroker service provides marketplace to trade items from digital distribution platform Steam™. Using our marketplace you can buy goods from other users or sell any items from your inventory yourself, which can be exchanged with Steam™ trade offers. For example, items from such games as Dota 2™, Counter Strike: Global Offensive™ (CS:GO), Team Fortress™, Unturned™ and so on. Also it's possible to buy and sell Steam Trading Cards and any games, presented as a Steam gifts if you already can exchange it. You will pay a price set by other users for it, so will guarantee you lowest possible prices. You can even get discounts in case of constant use of our service.

SteamBroker guarantees the absolute security for all deals. All items will be exchanged through our service Steam accounts, these accounts will be your automatic MiddleMan and will guarantee an accuracy of transferring the items to the buyer and money paid to seller.

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SteamBroker

Что такое "SteamBroker"?

Сервис SteamBroker предоставляет площадку для торговли вещами из сервиса цифровой дистрибуции Steam. На нашей площадке вы можете купить у других пользователей или продать сами любые предметы из Вашего инвентаря, которые возможно передать через торговое предложение Steam. Например, вещи из таких игр как Dota™ 2, Counter Strike: Global Offensive™ (CS:GO), Team Fortress™ 2, H1Z1 и прочих. А так же возможна продажа коллекционных карточек Steam и даже игр, в виде подарков в инвентаре, которые так же возможно передавать. Вы можете купить вещи за ту цену, которую указывают другие пользователи, что гарантирует отличные цены без лишних наценок.

Так же Вы можете использовать наш сайт как магазин для своих предметов. Вы получите персональную ссылку которая будет отображать только Ваши предметы.

Наш сервис гарантирует абсолютную безопасность всех сделок. Товары передаются через наши сервисные аккаунты Steam, которые выступают в качестве гаранта и контролируют точность получения вещей покупателем и выплату денег продавцу.

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(EN) Steam-Trader

Steam-trader.com - Trade platform Dota2, CS:GO, TF2, Gifts.

It is a unique traiding platform, allowing you to buy and sell cosmetic items of Dota 2, CS:GO, Team Fortress2 or Games (Gifts) for real money, at the best prices! Trading platform consists of four sections, which are interlinked by a shared wallet that will allow you to sell things in one section and buy them in another. Deposit and withdrawal funds available with the help of multiple payment systems. Earn - resting! Successful auction!

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Steam-Trader

Steam-trader - Торговая площадка Dota2, CS:GO, TF2, Gifts.

Это уникальная торговая площадка, позволяющая покупать и продавать Игры или Гифты (Gift) Steam, а так же вещи Dota 2, CS:GO, Team Fortress2 за реальные деньги, без комиссии! Торговая площадка состоит из четырех разделов, которые связанны между собой общим кошельком, что позволит вам продавать вещи в одном разделе и покупать их в другом. Пополнение счета и вывод средств доступно при помощи множества платежных систем.

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Sessions withdraws from campaign probes

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