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A train firm threatens to make an MP pay for processing customer complaints after she hands out their freepost address on her leaflets.
US President-elect Barack Obama apologises to former First Lady Nancy Reagan for a remark about seances.
This week a series of crime films are being shown at a festival at the British Film Institute. So why are crime movies so popular with film fans?
Rene Enriquez is a convicted murderer and former leader of the Mexican Mafia. Now he is one of America's most high-profile police informants.
How the gaming industry is rubbing shoulders with celebrity
The BBC's Jonathan Head recalls the tension-filled days that led up to the fall of Indonesian President Suharto.
Northern Rock being taken into public ownership may have left you scratching your head - what was the last thing to be nationalised?
World 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu underlines her commitment to Britain but refuses to rule out running for another country if her Olympic ban stays in place.
A police union says members could demand the right to strike over a long-running pay dispute.
A pilot who was killed in an air accident had described the helicopter as a "rattly old bugger", an FAI hears.
Percy Sonn wishes South Africa had remained in Sri Lanka for their triangular one-day series.
New books by soldiers who fought in Iraq give readers an insight into experiences Hollywood cannot convey.
BBC Europe Editor Mark Mardell on Poland's view of the UK's EU budget proposals, a fly-on-the-wall documentary and Belgium's Black Peter.
The BBC's Adam Brookes is travelling with US President George W Bush to Asia and is keeping his diary for the BBC News website.
David Beckham on Argentina, Angus Fraser on Ian Bell
Most of Wednesday's papers consider the next move for Tony Blair and the British Army in Basra.
Key extracts from Tony Blair's monthly news conference.
England assistant coach Matthew Maynard refutes suggestions he is a poor role model for young players.
A car clamper boasted he was "too violent" to ever be abused by drivers he had just clamped, a court hears.
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