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The elections watchdog says the Scottish government must clarify its plan on letting 16 and 17-year-olds vote in the independence referendum.

The Greek government indicates that it has secured sufficient backing for a debt swap deal that will enable it to avoid defaulting on its debts.

PC David Rathband, who was shot and blinded by gunman Raoul Moat, planned a new life in Australia prior to his death, his brother says.

Can the new iPad fend off Windows 8 and other challenges?

Diplomats from six countries urge Iran to enter "serious dialogue" on its nuclear programme, as they meet in Vienna to discuss their own approach.

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Republican candidate Mitt Romney's campaign says his rivals cannot catch him in the presidential race, but the other candidates refuse to stand aside.

Foreign investment across the Manchester divide

The largest solar storm in five years largely passes Earth, but adverse effects could still occur, experts say.

The DUP MP for Strangford Jim Shannon has used parliamentary privilege to name a man he believes was responsible for the murder of a part-time UDR member in 1982.

The captain of a ship which ran aground off New Zealand spilling hundreds of tonnes of fuel oil was taking a short cut, a new report suggests.

A Mexican judge proposes the release of Frenchwoman Florence Cassez, whose 60-year sentence for kidnapping has been the source of friction with France.

Jessica Ennis says pentathlon victory at the World Indoor Championships would be a "massive psychological boost".

Business Secretary Vince Cable launches a fresh attack on the UK's banks, accusing them of "imperilling" the UK's economic recovery.

The body of the prominent QC Paul McBride is expected to be returned home to Scotland on Saturday, ahead of his funeral on Monday.

Ally McCoist says his Rangers players are united in their attempt to agree wage cuts that will prevent severe redundancies.

West Ham need a late Ricardo Vaz Te goal to earn a point as they blew their chance to go top of the Championship.

A passenger ferry and a cargo vessel collide in Belfast Lough but there are no reports of injuries.

Portsmouth's administrators say the club may well see out the season after reaching an agreement with the Football League.

Lionel Messi scores five goals as Barcelona destroy Bayer Leverkusen to keep on track for a third Champions League final in four years.