Further hearings on abortion reform 

A second day of hearings on the proposed abortion legislation is to take place.

Major tornadoes hit United States 

Authorities say tornadoes have touched down in Wichita, Kansas, and a suburb of Oklahoma City but there are no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage.

Abu Qatada makes Siac freedom bid 

Radical cleric Abu Qatada will launch a fresh bid for freedom as he seeks to be released from prison at an immigration tribunal.

Liverpool star Sterling faces trial 

Liverpool and England footballer Raheem Sterling will go on trial accused of hitting a woman.

Tory leaders rally around Feldman 

Conservative co-chairman Lord Feldman will face questions about allegations he described grassroots activists as "swivel-eyed loons", at a meeting of the party's board.

MPs to debate gay marriage plans 

The coalition's controversial gay marriage legislation returns to the Commons with Tory MPs and activists deeply split over the issue.

PM's top aide quits over expenses 

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper's top aide has stepped down over an expenses scandal that also forced the resignation of a politician.

Children 'are my priority now' 

Model and fitness fanatic Nell McAndrew has shown off her new baby daughter - and says that children are now her priority rather than her health challenges.

Stewart 'over the moon' at success 

Rod Stewart said he was "over the moon" as he celebrated his 15th number one record with a champagne toast.

Rod Stewart album tops UK charts 

Rod Stewart's first album of self-penned songs in 20 years has gone straight to the top of the UK album charts.

New laws 'open to abuse of power' 

Proposed anti-social behaviour laws are open to abuse of power and could be used by councils to create new crimes ranging from spitting to homelessness, a think-tank has warned.

House asking prices reach new high 

House sellers' asking prices have soared to a new high, in further signs of confidence returning to the market, a property website has reported.

Cameron calls for tax transparency 

David Cameron has written to the leaders of Britain's offshore tax havens stressing the need to "get our own houses in order" as he pushes for international action to tackle avoidance schemes.

Help offered to probation mutuals 

Probation staff who start their own John Lewis-style mutuals will be offered support to bid for contracts under the Government's rehabilitation reforms, Nick Clegg will announce.

High inflation is 'here to stay' 

Households are facing a continued squeeze on their spending power after a leading forecaster warned that high inflation was here to stay.

Bid to bridge division highlighted 

Almost 200 events are taking place across Northern Ireland over the next week to highlight efforts to build relationships and bridge division, it was revealed.

Flybe to mark 30-year milestone 

Flybe marks 30 years of operations in Northern Ireland on Monday by flying in dignitaries from five key destinations for a special visit.

Charity's anniversary name change 

A charity set up by women to help on the home front during the Second World War has changed its name in a bid to persuade more men to volunteer.

Kenny defends Shatter in Garda row 

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has defended Justice Minister Alan Shatter's use of information held by the Garda when he revealed that Independent TD Mick Wallace had escaped penalty points for using a mobile phone while driving last year.

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