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The Department of Education should look at the number of teachers being suspended because of malicious allegations by pupils, says the Ulster Teachers' Union.

China pledges to end the widespread practice of taking organs from executed prisoners within the next five years, state media report.

A 76-year-old woman who was subjected to an "excessive and horrific attack" in her home was not the intended victim.

Japan orders missile defence systems to be prepared in response to the planned launch of a North Korean long-range rocket next month.

Leanne Wood uses her first big speech as Plaid Cymru's leader to set her party on a path towards "real independence" for Wales.

Team GB's performance director says Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish should not focus on too many events this summer.

An outbreak of swine flu across several Indian states has killed 12 people and infected dozens of others, the health ministry says.

The NHS in Wales can not cut costs further without making radical hospital reforms, says the body representing health boards and trusts.

Northern Ireland needs a single department responsible for energy, a report commissioned by the Consumer Council recommends.

The Princess Royal is visiting Plymouth to attend the rededication of the National Scott Memorial to mark the centenary of the Terra Nova expedition to the South Pole.

An independent report into Belfast's Holyland area is expected to recommend that more student housing is provided elsewhere in Belfast.

'Granny tax' debate rumbles on

Europe's giant space freighter, which is delivering supplies to the International Space Station, lifts off from French Guiana.

The EU imposes a travel ban and an asset freeze on Asma al-Assad, the British-born wife of Syrian leader Bashar, and other family members.

The shooting of an unarmed teenager has sparked peaceful demonstrations in Florida against what has been called 'a travesty of justice'.

Meet the service personnel given honours

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton is fastest in both practice sessions ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix in Kuala Lumpur.

Dame Edna takes a final bow - but what was her husband's name?

Surviving a career spent defusing bombs

Ten thousand smokers in Scotland are to take part in a trial screening programme aimed at detecting lung cancer.