A British man will be sentenced by a court in the US later - for killing his wife and baby.
Neil Entwistle's been found guilty of murdering them at their home in Massachusetts two years ago.
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Nelson Mandela's added his voice to worldwide criticism of Zimbabwe.
Gordon Brown's announced more sanctions against the country.
The former President of South Africa's slammed Robert Mugabe's actions.
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The pay gap between men and women could be about to close.
New rules are on the way about age and sex discrimination - and the world of business isn't happy.
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A controversial Starbucks in St James St CAN stay - but only by claiming it's NOT a coffee shop.
The much disputed branch doesn't have planning permission - owners are describing themselves as a general shop to exploit a loophole.
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Fewer pupils than ever are being expelled from the city's schools -
Just seven were permanently excluded this year, the lowest number on record.
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Music fans are descending on Glastonbury for the start of the world famous festival.
If you want to go, you still can.
For the first time in a decade it's not a sell-out.
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And sword fights, talking lions and fairytale monsters - not your average night in West Street, but the latest installment of the Chronicles of Narnia. "Prince Caspian" goes on general release today.
The original cast from the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe return with new comer Ben Barnes taking on the heroic title role.
Thursday headlines
Posted June 26th, 2008 by louise