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It marks a first Test call-up for Amir, 24, since he was banned and imprisoned for spot-fixing at Lord's in 2010.
His five-year ban ended in September 2015 and he was named in Pakistan's limited-overs squads earlier this year.
The four-Test series begins on 14 July. Pakistan's squads for five one-day internationals and a one-off Twenty20 will be announced at a later date.
Left-armer Amir is waiting to learn if he will be granted a visa to enter the UK.
If selected for the opening match, it will mean a first return to Lord's for Amir since his part in a conspiracy to bowl deliberate no-balls against England in a match there in August 2010.
Amir, Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif were found guilty of arranging deliberate no-balls in return for money. The three each received a custodial sentence and a ban.
Mohammad Hafeez was also selected, subject to his full recovery from a knee injury sustained two months ago, but there was no place for fellow opener Ahmed Shehzad.
Pakistan arrive in England later this month before holding a training camp in Hampshire. Their first warm-up match starts on 3 July, against Somerset.
Pakistan Test squad: Misbah-ul-Haq (capt), Mohammad Hafeez (subject to fitness), Shan Masood, Sami Aslam, Azhar Ali, Younis Khan, Asad Shafiq, Iftikhar Ahmed, Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Yasir Shah, Zulfiqar Babar, Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz, Rahat Ali, Sohail Khan, Imran Khan.
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Fast bowler Mohammad Amir has been named in Pakistan's squad for the Test series in England starting next month.
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The German is 26 points ahead of Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton and could clinch the title in Mexico if he wins and Hamilton retires.
Rosberg said: "Of course I'm aware of that. It's an obvious calculation which everybody is telling me and it's great.
"But the approach is keep it simple - just look for the race win."
Rosberg can afford to finish second to Hamilton in all the remaining races, with Brazil and Abu Dhabi in November following Mexico City, and still win the title. Even one third place and two seconds would be enough.
He owes his advantage partially to the reliability problems that have hit Hamilton disproportionately through the year. But he said he was not allowing himself to think about the fact that, by the law of averages, he is due a technical failure.
"That's not within my control so I completely block that out," Rosberg said before this weekend's race in Mexico.
Hamilton won in Austin on Sunday to cut his deficit to Rosberg but because there are now only three races remaining the victory did not change the mathematical situation between the two.
It was Hamilton's first win since the German Grand Prix at the end of July, following a string of problems for the Briton, some of them technical, some of his own making.
It was also his first win from pole position since the British Grand Prix two races before Germany.
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"Not many seasons there can be 100% reliability on a car," said Hamilton. "Will that be the case on Nico's? I guess time will tell.
"I can't get fixated on that. I just have to focus on mine.
"I am hoping that for these last four I have 100% reliability. That would be a breath of fresh air and I will try to utilise that opportunity with driving as I did in Austin."
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Nico Rosberg has vowed to "keep it simple" over the final three grands prix of the season as he closes on the Formula 1 World Championship.
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Police officers found Sian Roberts at a property in St Helier's Drive, Salford, at about 18:00 GMT on Sunday.
A post-mortem examination confirmed the 36-year-old died from stab wounds to the chest.
Greater Manchester Police have been given more time to question a 36-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Det Ch Insp Terry Crompton said: "We are eager to find out what Sian had been doing and where she had been on the day of her death.
"This is an extremely difficult time for the family."
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A woman was stabbed to death before her body was discovered in Greater Manchester, tests have revealed.
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19 February 2017 Last updated at 00:04 GMT
Mr Lock, 20, from Chichester, West Sussex, went to Syria to fight against so-called Islamic State.
He died on 21 December during a battle for the IS group's stronghold of Raqqa, while fighting with the Kurdish forces known as the YPG.
Mr Lock, a chef, had travelled to Syria in August 2016 having told friends and family he was going on holiday to Turkey.
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Kurdish mourners gathered at Heathrow Airport as the body of Ryan Lock arrived back in the UK on Saturday.
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Timothy Smith, 57, was pushed during the robbery in The Drive, Hullbridge, at about 23:00 GMT on 19 March.
He fell heavily on to a low level wall and suffered a serious brain injury. He died two days later.
A 50-year-old man from Southend has been detained on suspicion of murder, robbery and possessing a firearm.
Detectives are appealing for anyone who saw a Ford transit van in or near Ferry Road, or two men at or near a bus stop on Ferry Road in Hullbridge on 19 March between 19:00 and 23:00 GMT, to contact them.
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of committing a murder during an armed robbery in Essex.
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"I don't know if it's quite fallen into place yet," the 56-year-old told the Radio Times. "I think it's a mistake to get it to click, to get into a groove.
"I've tried to avoid finding a way to do it and then just repeating that," the former Thick of It actor continued.
The latest series of the popular sci-fi show begins on Saturday with an 80-minute episode set in Victorian London.
It will be the first full adventure for Capaldi's Doctor following his brief introduction as Matt Smith's successor at the end of last year's Christmas Day special.
"I'm trying all the time to see what works and what doesn't work," said the Scottish actor, who made a previous appearance in Doctor Who in 2008.
"I'm trying to bring back some of the Doctor's mystery and strangeness, which is hard to do given that the show is 50 years old.
"I think I'm a more grown-up Doctor, but he's still mirthful," continued Capaldi, who said his time traveller would be "serious when he needs to be".
His comments follow a previously aired interview with the BBC in which he said his Doctor would be "less user-friendly" and "a little darker" than previous incarnations.
Capaldi's latest interview also sees him speak generally on the advice he has received from Smith and David Tennant - another Scot to have played the Doctor in recent years.
"You're an actor and sometimes have to compare notes to see how the others might have felt about the things I am going through or am being asked to do," he is quoted as saying.
"It's good to be able to chat to people who have been in the same situation [and] have something to do with people who you have seen triumph in that situation."
In the run-up to this weekend's series launch, it has been revealed that Capaldi will be joined by his Thick of It co-star Chris Addison later in the run.
The comedian, who played Oliver Reeder to Capaldi's Malcolm Tucker in the political satire, said it was "a 35-year dream come true" to have a role in the new series' two-part finale.
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New Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi has admitted he is still finding his feet when it comes to playing the Time Lord.
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The men were flying from London Luton to the Slovak capital Bratislava.
The groom was among those detained for endangering security when the flight landed at Berlin's Schoenefeld airport.
They were later released, but could face fines of up to €25,000 (£20,000) and a possible civil damages suit.
The group of 12 from Southampton were among 170 passengers on the Ryanair flight on Friday evening.
As six of the party, including the groom, became drunk, they ignored crew instructions, a Berlin police statement said.
When refused further alcohol, they became aggressive and one member of the group undressed, according to German press reports.
The pilot decided to make an unscheduled landing at Berlin's Schoenefeld airport, where the six men, aged between 25 and 28, were taken into police custody, but later released.
The remaining 164 passengers, including the six members of the stag party who were not involved in the incident, were able to continue their journey to Bratislava.
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Six British members of a stag party on a Ryanair flight were arrested for allegedly drunken behaviour which forced an unscheduled landing in Berlin, police there say.
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Sunday's 3-1 defeat at Premier League rivals Watford means United have lost their past three matches.
"Some individuals probably feel the pressure and responsibility too much," said former Chelsea boss Mourinho.
"We started the season very well. But was I thinking that my team was ready, perfect, unbeatable? Not at all."
He added: "I was completely aware that we were not perfect, with lots of players who are not end products and can make their own mistakes."
Mourinho has lost three consecutive games in a season for the first time since February 2002, when he was Porto boss.
United won the Community Shield and their opening three league games under the former Real Madrid manager, who replaced Louis van Gaal in the summer.
But defeat by neighbours Manchester City at Old Trafford last weekend was followed by a disappointing Europa League loss at Feyenoord on Thursday.
On Sunday, Watford led through Etienne Capoue's first-half strike, only for teenage United striker Marcus Rashford to level from close range.
Hornets substitute Juan Zuniga scored with seven minutes to go before Troy Deeney sealed the win with an injury-time penalty.
The defeat leaves United seventh in the table with nine points from five games.
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Mourinho believes his team have fallen victim to a number of unfair refereeing decisions and felt they were harshly treated against Watford.
He thought Anthony Martial was fouled in the lead-up to Watford's first goal.
Mourinho also claimed United were denied a penalty in the 2-1 derby defeat by City, while a Feyenoord player appeared to be offside in the build-up to their goal in last week's 1-0 win in the Netherlands.
"The referees' crucial mistakes are not in my control, there is nothing I can do about that," said Mourinho. "That is not under my control.
"So we were punished by these mistakes and I can't do anything about it."
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Manchester United's players may be struggling under the pressure of playing for the 20-time English champions, says manager Jose Mourinho.
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The visitors went in front when Posh's Ricardo Santos miscued a Jordan Clarke cross past his own goalkeeper.
Tom Hopper secured the points for the Iron with a close-range finish.
Leonardo Da Silva Lopes and Aaron Williams saw efforts saved for the hosts as the Iron climb to eighth and just two points outside the top six.
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Scunthorpe kept their League One play-off hopes alive as they made it four straight wins with a comfortable victory at mid-table Peterborough.
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Abertawe Bro Morgannwg health board is proposing cutting the opening times of minor injury units at Singleton and Neath Port Talbot hospitals.
The unit at Singleton could also merge with three other services which treat patients who are not 999 emergencies but who still need urgent care.
The health board said the systems at both hospitals do not work well and the plans would "better meet demand".
It will begin consulting with the public over the plans in the next few weeks.
Currently, Singleton's minor injury unit sees about 30 patients a day, mainly during daytime hours.
The unit at Neath Port Talbot has about 120 patients during the day but just three on average after midnight.
Dr Chris Hudson, the health board's clinical director of medicine and unscheduled care, said: "We believe these are common sense changes we can make which will really make an improvement to the service we can offer, particularly around managing times of peak demand.
"Working together in one team [at Singleton] will provide a more timely service and a much improved experience for patients.
"It will also have a positive effect for patients at other hospitals like Morriston, because it will reduce pressure on that hospital."
Claire Birchall, Neath Port Talbot Hospital's unit service director, added: "As the patient numbers are increasing this means that people who are waiting to be seen can also wait longer, and we appreciate that this can be frustrating.
"We want to improve the quality of our service by making sure we have more staff available when we know more people will be attending."
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Plans to overhaul urgent care services at two hospitals have been put forward.
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The Wolves led 16-14 at half-time through tries from Stefan Ratchford, Ben Currie and Ben Westwood, with Gene Ormsby (2) and Aaron Murphy replying.
Nathan Mason put the Giants ahead but the hosts hit back through Chris Sandow and Ryan Atkins to make it 28-20.
Ormsby's third and Craig Huby's score restored the visitors' lead but Daryl Clarke crossed late on to settle it.
With Huddersfield bottom of the table and resigned to playing in the Qualifiers, the meeting in humid and overcast conditions at the Halliwell Jones Stadium lacked intensity.
Warrington raced into a 10-0 lead but lost their way when full-back Ratchford was forced off with injury midway through the first half.
The lead changed hands six times over the afternoon but the Giants were unable to hang on and secure a first win under new coach Rick Stone, despite Ormsby's hat-trick against his former club.
The Wolves face Wakefield in the Challenge Cup semi-finals next Saturday before the start of their Super 8s campaign while Huddersfield have two weeks to prepare for their first fixture in the Qualifiers.
Warrington: Ratchford, Russell, T. King, Atkins, Evans, Gidley, Sandow, Hill, Clark, Sims, Currie, Hughes, Westerman.
Replacements: Dwyer, Westwood, Bailey, G. King.
Huddersfield: Brierley, Murphy, Cudjoe, Connor, Ormsby, Brough, Ellis, Rapira, Hinchcliffe, Huby, Ta'ai, Lawrence, Ikahihifo.
Replacements: Wood, Roberts, Mason, Crabtree.
Referee: Jack Smith.
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Warrington Wolves secured second place in the Super League table going into the Super 8s by beating Huddersfield.
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Documents and other items have been removed from the Eagle Medical Practice since the raid on Thursday morning.
No arrests have been made but Dr Rory Lyons, who runs the surgery, has been suspended.
Guernsey's health department said concerns about one death this year triggered its initial investigation.
Police entered the surgery, which has about 500 patients out of an island population of about 1,900, at about 10:30 BST on Thursday.
As well as the surgery in Ollivier Street, St Anne's, a private residence on the island has also been searched.
Guernsey Police Chief Patrick Rice said it began looking at the surgery after "concerns were raised with the Health and Social Services Department following the death of a patient who had been under the care of the Eagle Medical Practice".
Dr Carol Tozer, chief officer of Guernsey's Health and Social Services Department (HSSD), which is responsible for the health and well-being of the people of Alderney, said: "We can confirm that concerns were raised with HSSD shortly after the death of a patient earlier this year.
"The internal HSSD investigation began immediately and identified three further deaths of concern, all occurring within the last 18 months."
The General Medical Council had also been informed, the department added.
HSSD staff have been sent to Alderney to provide information and advice to concerned patients.
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Four patient deaths which prompted a police raid on an Alderney GP's surgery occurred within an 18-month period, officials have said.
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Conservative MP for Telford, Lucy Allan, posted an email ending with the words "unless you die" on Facebook.
The email's author denied writing the final line. Mrs Allan admitted adding it - but said it came from another email sent to her that day.
The BBC is yet to see the email, which Mrs Allan said police were investigating.
Mrs Allan said she shared the email from Adam Watling, son of Telford & Wrekin Labour councillor Paul Watling, in a bid to stop normalising online abuse.
But Adam, writing under the alias Rusty Shackleford, said he had not written "unless you die".
He told the BBC: "Wherever the 'unless you die' line came from, it was absolutely not from any of my correspondence to Lucy. I am a peaceful person and would never make a threat of that nature."
Mrs Allan responded to allegations that she had doctored the email by saying.
"I posted actual comments made to me on the same day, although not in the same email. Comments were added to the post as they came in. I posted them to show examples of the type of unacceptable online abuse that comes in most days and that most people tolerate silently.
"The comments were not posted to discredit any individual. "Rusty" could have been anyone, or a wholly fictional person. he chose to identify himself and came forward with a surname. At that point I took the post down."
She said there had now been a campaign against her, and the police were investigating.
The Facebook posts have since been deleted.
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An MP accused of faking a death threat has defended modifying a message from a constituent.
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Timothy Medhurst was researching the life of Elsie Bowerman, a suffragette and barrister, when he stumbled upon his connection with her.
His great-great-grandfather Robert Hitchens, was a quartermaster on Titanic and was in lifeboat number six with Ms Bowerman and about 22 others.
Mr Hitchens also survived the sinking of the luxury liner in 1912.
The portrait of Ms Bowerman, which was found by a local man who was cleaning out his home, will be sold in March at Duke's Auctioneers in Dorchester, Dorset, with an estimated price of up to £1,000.
Ms Bowerman joined Emmeline Pankhurst's Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) two years before boarding the Titanic on its maiden voyage from Southampton.
In World War One she joined a Scottish women's hospital unit and was later the first female barrister to practise at the Old Bailey.
In World War Two she worked with the Women's Royal Voluntary Service, the Ministry of Information and the BBC and in 1947 went to the US to help set up the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
She died in 1973 and a blue plaque now marks the site in St Leonards, East Sussex, where she lived.
"It is a wonderful thing to be able to look at the same lady who would have looked at my great-great-grandfather over 100 years ago on board a lifeboat in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean," said Mr Medhurst.
"It is unusual to see a female subject dressed in service clothes - she is wearing the uniform of the Scottish Women's Hospital."
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An auctioneer is selling a portrait of a Titanic survivor who was in the same lifeboat with his own ancestor.
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The web server sustaining them has been deactivated after a legal threat from a company claiming to have designed them.
Added to Second Life in 2010, Ozimals bunnies were collectible pets that players could breed.
Some owners had secured an "everlasting timepiece", giving their pets eternal life but preventing them from breeding. But the remaining rabbits entered "permanent hibernation" on Saturday.
They were designed to communicate with a web server to ensure they had not been tampered with, but the company that created them closed in 2016.
Since then, the server sustaining them has been run by a volunteer known by the pseudonym Malkavyn Eldritch.
On Tuesday, Eldritch said he had received a cease-and-desist letter, demanding he "cease all use of Ozimals intellectual property" from a company claiming to have designed the rabbits' "visual assets".
"I do not have the means to fight this in court, therefore I have no choice but to comply," said Eldritch.
"I'm sorry.
"It was never my intention for the time we've all spent with the bunnies... to end like this."
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Thousands of rabbits have been "culled" in the Second Life virtual world.
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Matches in the Twenty20 and 50-over formats in the competition will also be elevated to List A status.
It is the first time a domestic competition has been given first-class status outside a Test-playing country.
"This reflects the standard of inter-pro cricket on show," said Leinster Lightning captain John Anderson.
The news was also welcomed by Ireland head coach John Bracewell.
"First-class cricket is the vital link between part-time cricket and the international game," he said.
"It is connected to your value in world cricket, historically. This to me is key for Irish-based players willing to make the sacrifices necessary to reach the standards required to compete at the pinnacle of our sport.
"Over the last two seasons watching domestic cricket in Ireland I have seen consistent performances from top quality cricketers who deserve to have these recognised.
"The standard of play is not only highly competitive but also first class in its output."
Cricket Ireland CEO Warren Deutrom outlined the importance of the decision to award first-class status to the Irish domestic game.
He said: "It's significant as it elevates the perception of the competition, and places the inter-pros statistically and status-wise at the same level of all first-class cricket around the world in established Test nations.
"Playing first-class domestic cricket is a significant milestone on our long-stated journey to become a Test nation and is what the full members do - if we want to be considered among the front rank of nations, then so must we."
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Irish cricket has received a major boost with the ICC's decision to grant the Inter-Provincial Championship first-class status.
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St Aidan's Church of England School in Harrogate said children were "clearly wholly unaware of the signals they are giving out" by wearing short skirts.
In a letter to parents, head teacher Dennis Richards said all students must wear trousers from September.
He said the school had received "many supportive messages" from parents.
Mr Richards said: "Parents who come in have been astonished to see the difference between the length their daughter may wear her skirt as she leaves home and what has happened by the time she is walking the corridors of the school."
He said the school had been "seriously concerned now, for a number of years, that girls as young as 12 or 13 years of age are placing themselves at risk by wearing skirts of a wholly inappropriate length".
Mr Richards said he had received supportive messages from parents who were "grateful to us for taking a difficult decision on their behalf".
Carolyn Brown, who has a daughter at the school, told BBC Look North she was "100% behind the decision".
"It's hard to keep a track on what they are wearing and the school is definitely making the right decision."
But another parent, Jo Bagley, said: "On the one hand you have got society wanting women to be able to dress as women... but on the other hand here you have a school saying they can't wear skirts.
"It seems outrageous that they shouldn't be given the choice."
The school urged parents who might suffer financial difficulty as a result of the move to contact its finance manager in confidence.
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A North Yorkshire school is ordering all its girls to wear trousers after claiming that the length of some pupils' skirts is "inappropriate".
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Most of the money would compensate 482,000 owners of two-litre diesel cars programmed to distort emissions tests.
Owners could receive between $1,000 and $7,000, depending on their car's age.
The agreement could still change when it is officially announced by a judge on Tuesday, sources said.
Lawyers representing car owners, Volkswagen and the US Environmental Protection Agency have not yet agreed the steps VW will take to fix the cars.
The company still faces accusations over its three-litre diesel cars, as well as the prospect of hefty fines from US regulators and possible criminal charges.
Earlier this year the German company more than doubled its provisions for the scandal to €16.2bn (£12.6bn).
On Wednesday VW chief executive Mr Mueller issued a fresh apology to shareholders, saying the "misconduct goes against everything that Volkswagen stands for".
However, he has not put a figure on the total cost of the emissions scandal until a final deal was reached with US authorities.
Volkswagen admitted in September it had installed a "defeat device" - or software - in diesel engines in the US that could detect when they were being tested.
The company subsequently revealed that more than 11 million cars worldwide were affected.
Volkswagen said it was unable to comment ahead of the court's decision.
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Volkswagen has agreed to pay $10.2bn (£6.9bn) to settle some claims in the US from its emissions cheating scandal, according to reports.
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He succeeds Laurent Fabius, 69, who announced on Wednesday he was stepping down as part of a cabinet reshuffle.
Mr Ayrault is, like Mr Fabius, a former prime minister, leading the government from 2012-14.
The leader of the Greens, Emmanuelle Cosse, has been named housing minister, and two other Green politicians have been given junior posts.
Segolene Royal - a former presidential candidate and Mr Hollande's ex-partner - has been given an expanded portfolio, becoming minister for environment, energy and the oceans, the Elysee Palace said.
Mr Fabius was seen as the architect of an interventionist foreign policy that saw French troops battle militants in Mali and take part in coalition air strikes against the so-called Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq in recent years.
Mr Fabius has been named to head France's Constitutional Council, which ensures bills comply with the constitution.
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French President Francois Hollande has named Jean-Marc Ayrault as his new foreign minister.
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The leader of the Hobos, Gregory "Bowlegs" Chester and alleged hitman Paris Poe were among those found guilty of racketeering conspiracy.
Prosecutors alleged the conspiracy involved nine murders in a decade punctuated by ruthless violence.
The verdict comes amid continuing concern at Chicago's murder rate.
Officials say 762 people were killed in Chicago last year, far more than any other US city, with much of the violence attributed to gangs.
Among the most vicious killings was that of government informant Keith Daniels, who was shot dead in front of his step-children and fiancee three years ago.
The court heard how Poe, wearing a mask and dress in black, shot Daniels more than dozen times outside his apartment.
Poe was also alleged to have robbed NBA player Bobby Simmons at gunpoint outside a nightclub, making off with a $200,000 (£162,000) diamond and gold necklace.
Prosecutors described how the gang gloried in extreme violence on Chicago's South Side, including the use of a hot iron to torture robbery victims.
All six will be sentenced later this year and face possible life sentences.
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Six senior members of a notorious Chicago gang accused of murder, robbery and drug dealing have been convicted by a US federal jury.
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Norris spoke on Tuesday of plans for a show in the NT's temporary theatre that was "very focused on disabled issues".
He added he was also in talks with "senior writers" about a play on the main Olivier stage addressing similar themes.
Norris was speaking at a public debate on diversity in UK theatre at the NT in London.
Act for Change, which organised the event, revealed statistics that showed over the Easter weekend only one actor with a "visible disability" had been noted across all theatre sectors, (the West End, regional and subsidised). That had been at the National Theatre.
Interviewed on the Olivier stage, Norris said he was considering whether to introduce quotas to improve diversity within the organisation.
"There is a big argument about whether there should be quotas. Across this year we will be testing that to see how desirable it is," he said.
"Our policy is quite simply to reflect this city and this country. That means in terms of gender, BAME [black, Asian and minority ethnic] and disabled. That's not a difficult policy."
Norris said that in 2014/15 the National's BAME on-stage figure was an unusually high 33% - driven in part by shows such as Behind the Beautiful Forevers and Here Lies Love. He said his aim was for 20% in any given year.
He admitted that it was "much harder" to achieve the same figures in permanent backstage staff.
Pressed on the issue of quotas, he said: "The last thing I'm saying is no. What I want is for this community to represent the country accurately and if that's the best way of doing it then, yes - why not?"
The Act for Change debate was chaired by Shami Chakrabarti, head of civil rights group Liberty.
Panellists included actors Adrian Lester and Cush Jumbo, director Phyllida Lloyd, critic Mark Lawson, shadow culture secretary Chris Bryant and Jenny Sealey, coÂâ€
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National Theatre boss Rufus Norris has said he hopes to stage more work that will focus on the issue of disability.
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Officers said the "white powder type substance" was delivered between 25 and 26 April.
They said the packages were "associated with the forthcoming UK general election".
Those who received the packages include SNP MP John Nicolson and an Angus Council building in Forfar.
Officers were called to Mr Nicolson's office in East Dunbartonshire on Tuesday afternoon, while emergency services attended at Angus Council's municipal buildings in Forfar on Wednesday.
Police advice has been sent to all elected representatives across Scotland.
The guidance includes actions that MPs, MSPs, councillors and their staff should take if suspicious mail is received at their offices.
Assistant Chief Constable Wayne Mawson said emergency services were also responding to reports of suspicious packages delivered to the Scottish Police Federation building in Glasgow and to the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents based at the Scottish Police College, in Tulliallan, Fife, on Thursday.
He said that at Tulliallan no dangerous or noxious substance was involved and emergency services had been stood down and that inquiries were continuing the other incident.
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Police have issued security advice after "suspicious packages" were sent to a Scottish MP, a council building and the SNP's headquarters.
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The 24-year-old former Brentford and Swindon man scored once in 46 league appearances in 2016-17.
He joins former Dons team-mate Dominic Poleon at the League One club after he moved to the Bantams last month.
Stuart McCall's side, who lost to Millwall in last season's play-off final, start their campaign with a home game with Blackpool on 5 August.
Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.
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Bradford City have signed AFC Wimbledon midfielder Jake Reeves for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.
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The 6ft 4in striker passed a medical on Monday and has signed a five-year contract with the Premier League newcomers.
"He's a big guy, but actually when he was a youth player he wasn't that big, so he developed his technique and needed to survive on his technique and suddenly he just flew up and got big. So he has the technique and the physicality. He broke through instantly and scored a lot of goals and got to the national team, so he's been a great story this season in Denmark."
- Tommy Kjaersgaard of TV3 Sport in Denmark
Cornelius, 20, was top scorer in the 2012-13 Danish Superliga, scoring 18 goals in 32 appearances.
"This is a dream come true for me, I was impressed by what the club is trying to do," he said.
Interviewed for Cardiff City's website, Cornelius added: "I've been given a great opportunity and this is a very exciting project that's taking place at Cardiff City.
"I'm very happy to be here and to be playing for this club in the Premier League."
The transfer fee smashes the previous record of £3m Cardiff paid Sunderland for Michael Chopra in July 2010.
Cornelius is highly rated in Denmark having represented his country at under-18, under-19 and under-20 before making his full international debut against the Czech Republic in September 2012.
He scored his first international goal in the 1-1 draw with Mexico on 31 January this year.
The Dane is manager Malky Mackay's first signing since leading the club to the Premier League.
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Cardiff City have signed Denmark international Andreas Cornelius from FC Copenhagen for a club record £7.5m.
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The sacking, announced by Pakistan's prime minister, had been demanded by Shia protesters in the city.
They have been mounting a three-day protest vigil with the shrouded bodies of the victims of Thursday's attacks.
The banned Sunni militant group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi said it carried out the bombings, which killed at least 92.
Security concerns have grown among Pakistan's Shia minority, which makes up about 20% of the country's predominantly Sunni population.
Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf announced that the governor of Balochistan had been put in charge of running the province after talks in Quetta, with representatives of the Shia community.
Formidable power of Pakistan's anti-Shia militants
Protesters had previously rejected a delegation led by the Minister for Religious Affairs, Syed Khurshid Shah, which came to the city on Saturday.
The worst of Thursday's attacks targeted a snooker hall. A suicide bomber detonated his device and a car bomb was detonated minutes later as police, rescuers and media arrived.
The president of the Shia Conference, Syed Dawood Agha, had told the BBC his community would not bury its dead until the army had given an assurance it would take administrative control of the city.
Among the dead was Quetta-based rights activist Irfan Ali, who was reportedly helping those wounded in the first blast.
Balochistan is plagued by a separatist rebellion as well as the sectarian infighting.
The Taliban and armed groups that support them also carry out attacks in the province, particularly in areas near the Afghan border.
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The chief minister of the Pakistani province of Balochistan has been sacked over deadly bomb attacks in the provincial capital Quetta on Thursday.
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The Reds impressed in last weekend's 2-0 win over Ballinamallard, leaving then eight points behind leaders Crusaders.
"We were fantastic against the Mallards and we have to continue that when we play Portadown," said Lyttle.
"We'll never give up on going for the title - our squad is in good shape and we'll just keep going for it."
He added: "We are not worried about Crusaders, our focus is only on what we do.
"We have brought in quality players and we have quality players coming back from injury so the squad if getting a bit bigger now.
"Our aim on Saturday is simple - three points and a clean sheet."
The Ports have bolstered their attack by signing striker Mikey Withers from Lisburn Distillery on an 18-month deal.
Crusaders visit Coleraine while third-placed Linfield, who have brought in forward Michael McLellan from H&W Welders, welcome Carrick Rangers to Windsor Park.
Ballymena United will be without the suspended Tony Kane for the Ferney Park clash against a Ballinamallard side sitting just one point above the bottom.
The Mallards are under pressure from inform Warrenpoint Town, who remain the basement team but are eyeing safety after an unbeaten run of six league games.
However, Warrenpoint's game at Dungannon has been called off because of snow while Glenavon's contest with Glentoran has also falling victim to the winter weather.
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Cliftonville manager Gerard Lyttle hopes to maintain their Premiership title push with victory over Portadown at Solitude on Saturday.
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Taylor, 30, started his career with the Latics, making 254 league appearances before joining Millwall in May 2012.
Former Bolton winger Obedayi, 27, scored two goals in 25 appearances for the Scottish Championship side.
He has also played under Oldham boss John Sheridan, having served under him at Chesterfield and Plymouth Argyle.
Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page or visit our Premier League tracker here.
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Oldham have re-signed Bolton winger Chris Taylor on loan until the end of the season and brought in Tope Obedayi after his release by Dundee United.
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It comes after an inquest at West London Coroner's Court heard details of how they died.
William Graham, 51, died from gunshot wounds to his pelvis while his wife Lisa Graham, 50, died from gunshot wounds to her chest.
James and Ann McQuire, aged 66 and 63, were both fatally shot in the chest.
The bodies of Mr and Mrs Graham, from Bankfoot in Perthshire, and Mr and Mrs McQuire, from Cumbernauld, were flown back to London on Thursday for post-mortems to be carried out.
Chinyere Inyama, senior coroner for West London, said the victims' bodies will now be released to their families and authorised transportation to Scotland.
He added: "I'm going to suspend the investigation pending completion of parallel investigations in both Tunisia and the UK."
Thirty Britons were among 38 victims killed by Seifeddine Rezgui when he opened fire in the resort of Sousse at about 11:15 on Friday 26 June.
Det Sgt David Batt of the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command told the inquest the shootings lasted around half an hour.
In a statement read out during the hearings, he said: "Tourists were indiscriminately targeted by the gunman. The gunman was shot by security services."
The bodies of the victims were moved to the central mortuary in Tunis after they were killed, he added.
Det Sgt Batt said: "Senior UK police identification managers have assisted in Tunisia and in the UK to oversee the identification process."
Mr Batt said 275 witness accounts had been taken by police so far, and more than 1,200 potential witnesses have returned to the UK.
"Accounts are being taken from those who are deemed significant," he added.
Police were patrolling the streets around the coroner's court and a large number of officers guarded a fenced-off area surrounding a white tent close to the building.
Flowers and cards were piled on the pavement nearby.
The final five bodies of the murdered Britons arrived at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire in an RAF C-17 aircraft on Saturday afternoon.
Tunisia's president has declared a state of emergency in the wake of attack.
On Friday, the Queen, the prime minister and Scotland's first minister joined millions of people across the UK in a minute's silence in tribute to those killed.
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The bodies of the four Scottish holidaymakers killed in the Tunisia terror attack have been released to their families.
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Former Bishop of Gloucester Peter Ball was jailed last year after he admitted sexually abusing teenagers and young men.
The Diocese of Truro is working to find out what evidence it has that Ball conducted services in the area.
Bishop Ball's brother, Michael, was a former Bishop of Truro in the 1990s.
An independent review is under way into the way the Church of England responded to the case.
Ball, who has been jailed for 32 months for abusing young men in the 1970s and 1980s, was investigated by police in 1993 and given a caution.
Ball promised to resign as Bishop of Gloucester and "immediately leave the country", but instead continued to officiate as a priest in the Church of England until 2010.
The Bishop of Truro, the Right Reverend Tim Thornton said there was no evidence that the Diocese of Truro gave Peter Ball permission to lead services in Cornwall in the 1990s.
The Bishop said: "We have one or two bits of evidence now where it does appear as if Bishop Peter went and did things which Bishop Michael should have been doing.
"It might be that Bishop Peter thought it was clear that he was being Bishop Peter, and on some occasions might have made it very clear at the beginning that he was there in place of his brother, but it might not have been evident to everybody."
He added that it would have been "a limited number of services in a limited number of churches".
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Churches are being asked to check records for any evidence that a convicted paedophile bishop may have taken services in the 1990s.
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The former Real Madrid striker opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Juan Cuadrado was fouled by Jeison Murillo.
Morata added the second before Murillo was dismissed for a second yellow card.
Substitute Paulo Dybala added the third following Kwadwo Asamoah's centre as Juventus made it nine straight wins.
The second leg in Milan is on 2 March.
In the other semi-final first leg, played on Tuesday, AC Milan beat third-tier Alessandria 1-0 thanks to a Mario Balotelli penalty, his first goal for four months.
The second leg of that tie takes place in Milan on 1 March.
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Alvaro Morata scored twice to help holders Juventus build a comfortable lead over 10-man Inter Milan in their Coppa Italia semi-final first leg.
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The man was carrying no proof of identity when he was found in the city of Nagato on Saturday.
Police are expected to hand him over to immigration officials who will decide whether he is a genuine defector.
In 2011, nine North Koreans were picked up by the Japanese coastguard after spending five days at sea.
They later settled in South Korea.
Some 29,000 North Koreans have fled the country since the peninsula was divided at the end of the Korean War in the 1950s, many of them crossing the border into China.
In April, a senior North Korean military officer who oversaw spying operations defected - South Korean officials said at the time that such high level defections were rare.
Any North Korean who makes it to the South enters into a rehabilitation programme and is given an aid package to help them start a new life.
Despite this, many find it hard to adjust.
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Police in Japan are questioning a man who says he jumped from a North Korean ship and swam ashore clinging to a plastic container, media report.
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Rovers outscored Trinity by three tries from Kieran Dixon, Adam Walker and Ken Sio to two, but Dixon and Ryan Shaw failed with the goal attempts.
Liam Finn's penalty goal proved crucial on the back of converted scores by Mickael Simon and Stuart Howarth.
The win was Wakefield's first regular-season success since 1 July 2015.
Chris Chester's Hull KR have just a point from their opening three games, following a draw with Castleford in their opening match.
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Rovers started brightly and a smart pass by Iain Thornley put Dixon in, but Wakefield fought back soon after when Simon bashed over.
The visitors moved ahead when Howarth crossed on the left side, on the back of a scything run from winger Tom Johnstone.
Rovers again targeted the left and Walker was too powerful to stop from close range, but Dixon pulled another kick wide.
Wakefield looked as though they had let the chance to score pass when Rovers mopped up another repeat set, but Maurice Blair was sent to the sin-bin and Finn stroked the penalty goal through to extend the lead.
Sio went over but Rovers were unable to draw level through Shaw and both he and Dixon had tries ruled out by referee Robert Hicks as time ran out on the hosts.
Wakefield coach Brian Smith: "There is something about our group, as a group together, and I see that most days.
"There is a good togetherness and toughness about them and they might shock everybody as the season goes on.
"We can make ourselves into a really decent team and it will be because of those qualities, not a miracle."
Hull KR coach Chris Chester: "I'm the leader of this team and we're in it together. We've got a short turnaround which is good as we try and put things right for the next game.
"I can't put finger on why we were so poor for the first 40 to 50 minutes. It's disappointing, the way we played."
Hull KR: Cockayne; Sio, Salter, Thornley, Dixon; Blair, Kelly; Walker, Lawler, Tilse, Clarkson, Horne, Allgood.
Interchanges: Mulhern, Shaw, Greenwood, Green.
Wakefield: Jones-Bishop; Johnstone, Tupou, Arundel, Lyne; Miller, Finn; Simon, Howarth, England, Molloy, Tupou, Arona.
Interchanges: Anderson, Sio, Annakin, Walton.
Referee: Robert Hicks
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Wakefield got their first win of the Super League season by a narrow margin against a Hull KR side that failed to take goal-kicking opportunities.
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The 28-year-old winger, who has been at the club since 2014, has extended his stay at Scotstoun until 2019.
Jones, who has made 49 appearances for Glasgow, made his international debut against England in 2012.
"It's been a great club for me and it's a club which is ambitious, so I'm pleased to be involved for another two seasons," Jones told Warriors' website.
Jones, who has four caps for Scotland, becomes the 13th player to sign a new contract at Scotstoun, with Stuart Hogg, Henry Pyrgos, Greg Peterson, Adam Ashe, Tommy Seymour, Tim Swinson, Alex Dunbar, Nick Grigg, Sam Johnson, Rory Hughes, Peter Horne and D'arcy Rae already committed to the club.
"It's great to get my new contract signed and to know I'll be at Glasgow Warriors for another couple of years," Jones added.
"To be in the quarter-finals of the European Rugby Champions Cup is massive. As a player you want to be playing at the highest level, so for me it has been really pleasing to get a good run of games in our Champions Cup matches this season and play a part in helping the club qualify for the knockout stages.
"[Incoming head coach] Dave Rennie has been a successful coach in Super Rugby and he will bring a fresh look. It's exciting to see what he can bring to the club next season."
Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend, who will become Scotland boss in June, believes Jones is in the best physical shape of his career.
"He had some cracking performances in Europe this season and is one of our hardest-working players on and off the field," Townsend added.
Warriors host Newport Gwent Dragons in the Pro12 on Saturday.
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Scotland international Lee Jones has signed a new two-year contract with Glasgow Warriors.
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Proposals could see Cilcennin, Ciliau Parc, Dihewyd and Felinfach schools shut and a new area school opened on the Felinfach theatre campus.
But some parents fear the proposed site has pollution from nearby factories and is "not safe" for children.
Councillors deferred a decision on the plans during a meeting on Tuesday.
Ceredigion council want more details on funding available from the Welsh Government before they decide on whether to close the schools.
An informal consultation with parents, governors and carers highlighted concerns about the safety of the potential new school site at Felinfach Professional Education Centre.
Fears included:
Fears were also raised that closing village schools could damage communities, according to the council report.
Cabinet member for education Hag Harris said he appreciated parents' concerns, but that the new area building would not be a "second rate school".
He said: "This will be a really first class school as we have built previously in Ceredigion."
Options before the council had been to continue with the current situation of 10 schools; to close Cilcennin School; or to build a new area school for pupils of Ciliau Parc, Cilcennin, Dihewyd and Felinfach.
The preferred option would be to develop an area school in existing buildings on the Felinfach theatre campus.
The council is restructuring education, saying there are 1,000 fewer children in Ceredigion than a decade ago.
The four schools under threat have a total of 171 pupils.
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A decision on controversial plans to close four primary schools in Ceredigion has been put on hold while funding is explored.
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Simon Bowen, from Swindon, suffered kidney failure after failing to manage his condition properly. He went on to have a kidney and pancreas transplant but lost his sight in 2006.
"What more proof do you need than me to see what happens if you don't control your diabetes?" he said.
In Somerset, Wiltshire, Bristol and Gloucestershire, the number of diabetics having to have limbs amputated because of diabetes complications is higher than the national average.
Matthew Hill reports.
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A diabetic man is warning of the dangers of missing insulin injections and regular check-ups after losing his sight.
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Management made the announcement at a Southern Health Trust board meeting.
It will bring together health professionals, the Public Health Agency and the Ambulance Service.
The trust's medical director, Dr Richard Wright, told the BBC the issue now requires regional support.
There were angry scenes outside the headquarters of the trust, as members of the public tried to gain access to the board meeting.
The meeting followed warnings from the trust that a temporary overnight closure of the department may be unavoidable due to staff shortages.
An announcement had been expected on Thursday, triggering a consultation on various options for its future.
The consultation process usually lasts 12 weeks and involves the trust liaising with the public and community groups.
Officials would then approach Northern Ireland's Health and Social Care Board with options, which would have to be approved by the Department of Health.
Earlier this month, the trust announced the emergency service at the Newry hospital was unsustainable as it relied too heavily on locums.
Health officials have claimed that creates an unreliable environment that is putting patient safety at risk.
Last month, the trust said a temporary suspension of the service overnight would be a last resort.
Sources have told the BBC that the Southern Health Trust considered putting forward proposals to deal with the issues at Daisy Hill Hospital at the start of 2016.
However, the BBC understands senior officials at the Department of Health advised against such a move in the run-up to the assembly election.
Attempting it now, just days after a public meeting that saw hundreds of people voicing their objections to closure, would not have gone down well.
Monday night's rally in Newry sent a strong message from the public that they would not take this decision lying down.
While their voices have not fallen on deaf ears - for just how much longer they can stall the decision remains to be seen.
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A regional summit is to be held next week to discuss the future of the emergency department at Daisy Hill hospital in Newry.
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During a fractious Stormont committee hearing, Gordon Dunne said she had not funded events in many unionist areas.
The exchange happened as the minister was facing questions about cuts to her budget and allegations surrounding funding for the Féile an Phobail festival in west Belfast.
Mr Dunne denied her allegation.
During questioning by members of the culture, arts and leisure committee, the Sinn Féin minister defended her department's distribution of a cultural fund which was set up two years ago.
Unionists have demanded answers after it emerged the bulk of the money was spent on projects in north and west Belfast.
The exchange happened after the minister was accused of prioritising the Belfast area for funding.
She replied by listing a series of projects which had been given money in south Armagh, Newry and Newcastle.
But Mr Dunne said: "You didn't touch on many unionists areas there I noticed, or is that obviously a minister's priority as to where funding goes."
Ms Ní Chuilín replied: "I think that's a complete disgrace. I think that's an absolute disgrace that you've accused me of being sectarian."
In response, Mr Dunne said: "No I didn't."
The minister also clashed with the committee's DUP chairman Nelson McCausland telling him if she could put words in his mouth he might have more manners.
He accused her of demeaning herself.
At the end of the hearing, Ms Ní Chuilín, an MLA for North Belfast, added that claims she was siphoning off funds was "disgraceful".
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The Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has told a DUP MLA he is a disgrace after claiming he accused her of being sectarian.
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Lee Hollender, 39, smashed a Boots store window in Prestatyn, Denbighshire, before filling the bin.
He was caught after leaving blood at the scene on 28 August.
Hollender, from Birmingham, previously admitted burglary but an arrest warrant was issued on Thursday when he failed to turn up at Caernarfon Crown Court for sentencing.
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A thief who stole £9,000 worth of perfume by loading it into a wheelie bin is wanted by police.
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Taking place over Saturday and Sunday, it will challenge entrants cross 118 miles (190km) in sections involving to running, cycling and kayaking.
It includes stages on Benbecula, North Uist and South Uist.
The Heb is a revamped version of The Hebridean Challenge, a multi-sports, multi-day race last held in 2009.
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More than 120 endurance athletes and volunteer staff are heading for the Western Isles for new race event, The Heb.
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The Citizens face the Danish side at home in the Europa League qualifying first round, second leg on Thursday.
"All we're focusing on at the moment is that we deliver the best possible performance we can," said Nicholson.
"If we do that then hopefully the result takes care of itself."
Bangor have only won two European ties, the last in 2010 when they beat FC Honka of Finland 3-2 on aggregate.
"Everyone around the club is very excited and we're just going to do the best we possibly can," added Nicholson.
The winners will face either Slovan Bratislava of Slovakia or Armenian side Pyunik in the second qualifying round.
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Bangor City manager Kevin Nicholson says it would be a "huge achievement" if they overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit against Lyngby BK.
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The event will take place in Selkirk from 21 to 23 July.
Lang was born in the town in 1844 and produced 12 books of fairytales and stories from around the world.
The festival is being staged at The Haining, the mansion house and estate which was one of his boyhood haunts. A theatre performance of a piece inspired by Lang's work is also planned.
There Be Fairies will be performed by the Borders Youth Theatre and directed by John Haswell.
Children attending are invited to come dressed as a fairytale character with story-telling, puppet shows and other activities on offer.
Older visitors can attend a talk by keynote speaker Dr Lizanne Henderson about the historical context surrounding Lang's writing.
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A festival of fairytales, inspired by the books of Andrew Lang, is to be held in his Borders birthplace.
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In a joint report, Amnesty International and the Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development said Shell had failed to implement UN recommendations.
The report said several sites Shell claimed to have had cleaned up were still polluted.
Shell has said that it disagrees with the report's findings.
A 2011 report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) found that oil spills in the Ogoniland region of southern Nigeria had contaminated drinking water, wrecked the fishing industry and threatened the health of local people.
Shell stopped drilling oil in Ogoniland in 1993 after growing unrest in the area.
Earlier this year, it agreed a $84m (£55m) settlement with residents of the Bodo community in Ogoniland for two massive oil spills in 2008 and 2009.
Although Shell accepts that spills in the region have occurred through the failure of pipelines it says pollution is also caused by oil theft and illegal refining.
The Amnesty/CEHRD report says four spill sites identified as highly polluted in 2011 all remained "visibly contaminated in 2015, even though Shell says it has cleaned them".
"The investigation demonstrates this is due to inadequate clean-up, and not new oil spills," it says.
"By inadequately cleaning up the pollution from its pipelines and wells, Shell is leaving thousands of women, men and children exposed to contaminated land, water and air, in some cases for years or even decades," said Mark Dummett, Business and Human Rights researcher at Amnesty.
The report also accuses the Nigerian government of failing to properly regulate the oil industry.
Shell says it rejects the findings and says it is "committed to cleaning up all spills".
It says a thorough clean-up of Ogoniland will take many years to achieve.
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Oil giant Shell has been accused of making false claims about the extent of its clean-up operations in Nigeria.
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Peel Holdings confirmed it had sold the centre, valued at £1.65bn, for £75m and a 19.9% stake in CSC. The cost of the sale takes into account a £800m debt.
John Whittaker, chairman of the Peel Group, will now become deputy chairman of the CSC board.
The Peel Group said existing management team and staff would remain in place.
The group is the largest privately-owned landowner in north-west England, with a portfolio of businesses including Liverpool John Lennon Airport, MediaCityUK and the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company.
CSC owns centres including Manchester's Arndale Centre, Lakeside in Thurrock, Metrocentre in Gateshead and Eldon Square in Newcastle.
Mr Whittaker said: "The Trafford Centre remains one of Peel Group's prized assets under the new ownership structure."
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The Trafford Centre in Greater Manchester has been sold to Capital Shopping Centres (CSC), which already owns 13 shopping centres across the UK.
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Reports on Friday had indicated that search teams found survivors six days after the aircraft crashed.
But the country's minister for communication later said the message had been put out before it was confirmed.
Thirteen people, including civilians, were on board the Mi-17V-5 helicopter.
One of them was a four-year-old child.
Venezuela's defence minister tweeted a picture of soldiers around a map on Saturday, adding that the search continued with "optimism and faith" despite adverse conditions.
The weather in southern Venezuela, where the helicopter crashed, is currently cloudy and stormy with heavy rain.
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Officials in Venezuela say the search for a missing military helicopter is continuing in the country's Amazon region.
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Naz Shah, a women's rights campaigner, will stand for the party in May's General Election.
The seat is held by the Respect Party's George Galloway, who took it from Labour in a by-election in 2012.
Ms Ali, from London, stood down less than a week after being selected citing "massive disruption" to family life.
Speaking after her resignation, Ms Ali said: "I am the mother of two children and, despite my best efforts to make arrangements to bring them to Bradford for the next 70 days, particularly as one of them is doing her GCSEs, this would have caused massive disruption at a critical time."
Mr Galloway claimed the "real reason" for her withdrawal was the the "war inside Bradford West Labour Party".
In a statement following the announcement of her selection, Ms Shah said: "I'm proud to have been chosen as the Labour Party's candidate for the seat in which I was born and am proud to call home.
"I am someone with a track record of campaigning and working for grass roots change and promise that if elected I will be a visible presence for Bradford West constituents and a stark alternative to divisive figure George Galloway."
According to the Labour Party, Ms Shah is the chair of mental health charity Sharing Voices Bradford.
She previously worked as a carer for children and adults with disabilities and spent time as a NHS Commissioner and director of a regional leadership programme for local government.
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The Labour Party has selected a new candidate to contest the Bradford West parliamentary seat following the withdrawal of Amina Ali.
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England's 3-2 friendly win in Germany on Saturday led to further debate about Rooney's place in the team for this summer's tournament in France.
The 30-year-old Manchester United forward is the Three Lions' record goalscorer, with 51 goals in 109 games.
Rooney, who expects to be back in training within 10 days, told ITV: "I have never taken my place for granted."
Goals from Harry Kane, Jamie Vardy and Eric Dier secured victory over World Cup holders Germany in Berlin, with Tottenham's Dele Alli named man of the match.
Tottenham forward Kane, 22, and 29-year-old Leicester striker Vardy have both outscored Rooney in the Premier League this season.
Arsenal's Danny Welbeck, 25, and Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge, 26, are also contenders to start up front for England.
But boss Roy Hodgson has backed his captain to play a major part when he returns from a knee injury.
Rooney, speaking before Tuesday's friendly against the Netherlands, said competition for places had "not always been there" in previous tournaments, when the team was "set".
He added: "Now if everyone is fit, no-one knows. The manager can play three or four teams, different combinations. For the country it's going to be an exciting tournament.
"It's an opportunity for us to do really well. I want to be there and be involved and hopefully lead this team as far as possible."
The average age of the England side against Germany was 24, and Rooney said it was important for there to be a balance of youth and experience in the squad.
"There are so many of them that have not been to a major tournament," he said. "There's a lot of young players.
"The likes of myself, Joe Hart and Gary Cahill can give them advice and make them feel more comfortable."
England will face Russia, Slovakia and Wales in Group B of Euro 2016, which starts on 10 June.
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Injured England captain Wayne Rooney says the competition for places in the build-up to Euro 2016 is "exciting".
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The Inverness Half Marathon and 5k runs were held on Sunday.
Thousands of people, from athletes to running enthusiasts, took part in the events.
The men's and women's winners of the half marathon were Shettleston Harriers' Weynay Ghebresilasie and Fionnuala Ross.
Photographer Paul Campbell captured some of Sunday's action.
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All images are copyrighted.
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Twelve finalists for the Woman's Hour Craft Prize will have their work exhibited at London's V&A Museum, with a planned touring exhibition to follow.
The winner, to be announced in November 2017, will be awarded £10,000.
Woman's Hour editor Alice Feinstein said the show wanted to highlight "exceptional craft makers".
She added: "We plan to support innovation, explore the history and variety of crafting practices and, of course, to celebrate the everyday creativity of our listeners.
"We are delighted to be working with The Crafts Council and the V&A to run a prize in 2017."
Presenters Jenni Murray and Jane Garvey announced the new prize during the 70th anniversary edition of the show on Monday.
Work in ceramics, metal, textiles, jewellery, glass and wood will be among those considered by the judges.
Bill Sherman, director of collections and research at the V&A, said craft had "always been at the core of the V&A's purpose".
He added: "There is currently an immense fascination with materiality and process in art, which chimes with the values of craft, and the idea of making holds huge popular appeal."
Crafts Council executive director Rosy Greenlees said British craftsmanship was "revered around the world".
She added: "It is incredibly timely to be launching this prestigious new Woman's Hour Craft Prize to recognise the creativity and calibre of British craft."
More details on how to enter can be found on the Woman's Hour website.
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The search is on for the UK's best craft work as BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour launches a prize to coincide with the programme's 70th anniversary.
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Speaking at a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York, Ms Fernandez called on Britain to negotiate the archipelago's future.
"We don't take a fanciful approach to the Malvinas," she said, using the Argentine name for the islands.
"We simply want the UN resolution to be enforced."
She was referring to UN Resolution 2065, which urged both parties in 1965 to negotiate.
She said Argentina and Britain should "sit down and discuss" the matter.
Argentina became a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council in January, for a two-year period.
Five of its 15 members (United States, Russia, China, France and Britain) are permanent and have the power of veto.
Argentina has taken over the body's presidency this month, and Ms Fernandez was invited to chair the meeting at the UN headquarters in New York.
She insisted that the islands belong rightfully to Argentina, but called on restraint from both sides.
"This is a litigious and controversial issue. We need to find consensus and safeguard peace."
Britain and Argentina went to war over the islands in 1982.
Margaret Thatcher's government responded to an invasion of the islands on 2 April 1982 by sending a British task force to the South Atlantic.
Some 255 British and 650 Argentine troops died in the conflict, which ended just over two months later, on 14 June, with Argentine surrender.
The islanders voted overwhelmingly on a referendum held in March to remain British.
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Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has restated her country's demand for sovereignty of the Falkland Islands.
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David Marshall, 68, of Birks Street in the city, admitted murdering Eni Mevish, 20, who was found injured in Cauldon Road, Shelton, in Stoke-on-Trent, in November.
Mr Marshall also admitted the wounding of a 22-year-old man at Wolverhampton Crown Court. Police have said both victims had been stabbed.
Sentencing is due to take place at Stafford Crown Court on 10 April.
The murder victim was a crime science student at the university.
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A man has pleaded guilty to the murder of a Staffordshire University student.
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Styles, 16, made history in May 2016 when he became the first player born in the 21st century to feature in a Football League fixture.
"He is an unbelievable talent and a very special player," new Bury manager Lee Clark told the club website.
"I saw him when he came on to the pitch at Chesterfield [on Saturday], and wow - he was awesome."
Styles arrived at Gigg Lane in March 2016 after being released by Burnley and made his debut from the bench in a 3-2 victory over Southend in the final game of last season.
His new deal will run until the summer of 2019.
Youth team boss Ryan Kidd said: "We beat off several Championship clubs for his signature, and it wasn't long before we knew we had someone special in the building.
"Callum has progressed his all round game this season to new heights and his work rate is now matching his undoubted talent."
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Bury striker Callum Styles has signed his first professional contract with the Shakers.
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11 September 2014 Last updated at 07:21 BST
But today, nearly half of the Dutch firm's business is focused on healthcare.
In fact, it's selling its home entertainment division and betting on new opportunities in Asia, where there's a growing aging population.
Ashleigh Nghiem asked the company's chief executive, Frans van Houten, about this push into Asia.
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When you think of the brand name Philips, you probably think of consumer electronics and lighting.
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David Mainz slotted in from close range in the second half to give the Segunda Division B side a shock lead.
But teenager Carles Alena drilled in from outside the box to level for Barca, who were without star forwards Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar.
Barcelona next face arch rivals Real Madrid in La Liga on Saturday.
The champions will go into El Clasico (kick-off 15:15 GMT) in second place in the table, six points behind Zinedine Zidane's leaders.
Luis Enrique's Barca side have now drawn their last three domestic matches, following league draws with Malaga and Real Sociedad.
The second leg against Hercules takes place at the Nou Camp in three weeks' time on Wednesday, 21 December.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid thrashed third-tier side Guijuelo 6-0 in their first leg tie, with Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco scoring twice for Diego Simeone's side.
Imagine you could pick from the combined squads of Barcelona and Real Madrid - tasty but testing. Who would you choose?
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Holders Barcelona were held to a draw at third-tier side Hercules in the first leg of their Copa del Rey last-32 tie on Wednesday.
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The National Institute for Economic and Social Research says 700,000 people moved to the UK after their former communist homelands joined the EU.
It believes they drove up British GDP by 0.38% in the years to 2009, the equivalent of £4.91bn.
MigrationWatch UK, which campaigns for tougher controls on immigration, said it was a "poor deal" for the UK.
The report says countries which imposed restrictions on eastern workers saw growth reduced because of this.
Only the UK, Ireland and Sweden allowed free access from the start to workers from the eight 2004 accession countries, which included Poland, Latvia and Hungary.
The last EU members to keep restrictions - Germany and Austria - are lifting them on Sunday.
Between 2004 and 2009, an estimated 1.5 million people from eastern Europe came to the UK. It is thought 700,000 of them stayed, with half a million from Poland alone.
During the same period Britain's GDP grew by £98bn, or 7.7%, and the NIESR study says that a 5% share of the £98bn can be put down to the migrants.
The NIESR says the UK probably benefited from the restrictions imposed by other member states. It says Germany will suffer a "permanent scar" on its level of output, with its GDP reduced by between 0.1 and 0.5%.
One of the report's authors, Dawn Holland, says that the final lifting of restrictions by all EU countries will make little difference to the situation.
"Lifting barriers in Germany may divert some Polish and other workers away from the UK", she says, "especially given the relative strength of the German economy".
"But as the existence of support networks for new migrants is one of the most important factors, much of the shift in migrants since 2004 is likely to prove permanent."
Sir Andrew Green, chairman of MigrationWatch UK, told the BBC: "What matters most is not just GDP but GDP per head.
"This report is clear evidence that the contribution of these migrants was trivial. They added about 1% to population but only about one-third of 1% to production.
"Given the extra strain of public services this has to be a poor deal for the public, especially in the areas most affected."
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Immigrants from eastern Europe have added almost £5bn to Britain's economy since 2004, according to a report.
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The incident happened just before 19:00 BST at Bill's restaurant on Stuart Street and a lamppost was also knocked down.
It is understood one of the casualties was a pedestrian.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said no-one was trapped in the incident.
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Two people have been taken to hospital after a car crashed into a restaurant in Cardiff Bay.
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Some 33 people were hurt, with a number taken to hospital for evaluation, although emergency services said the injuries were only light.
Two carriages of the Tren de la Mina (Mine Train) ride at the Parque de Atracciones collided as one completed its route but failed to stop properly.
Police have been called in to determine the cause of the accident.
The incident happened at about 14:30 (12:30 GMT) on Sunday and the park sent out a call to emergency services.
The injuries were mainly bruising and shock.
The park's website says the train is the first family rollercoaster in Spain to incorporate the use of virtual reality glasses.
El Pais (in Spanish) reported that the trains can run up to 55km/h (34 mph).
The Parque de Atracciones, in the capital's largest park, Casa de Campo, opened in 1969.
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Two trains have collided on a ride at a theme park in the Spanish capital, Madrid.
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The event will become biennial as part of a number of structural changes while rules have been put in place to reduce the cost of fielding a team.
The new agreement covers the next two editions of the Cup, which will take place in 2019 and 2021 respectively.
"This is a hugely significant moment," said America's Cup Event Authority CEO Sir Russell Coutts.
"For the first time in more than 165 years, the teams have got together for the benefit of not only themselves but for the America's Cup."
Larry Ellison, the founder of Oracle Team USA said: "People who want to enter this race now know how much it will cost, what kind of boat they need to build and that the rules can't change on them.
"They are now able to plan ahead, build a boat, build a team and come out and compete for their country."
The target cost to field a competitive new team would now be $30m (£24m) to $40m (£32m).
Land Rover BAR, which was set up by Britain's Ben Ainslie, have spent more than $101m (£80m), setting up a team and base in Portsmouth.
Emirates Team New Zealand were the only team not to sign the new agreement.
For full details of the new America's Cup framework, click here.
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A new America's Cup framework has been agreed by five of the six teams competing in this year's 35th edition.
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Eleven men - two posthumously - were given the Légion d'Honneur at a ceremony on the navy helicopter carrier Dixmude at HM Naval Base Devonport.
They fought at the D-Day Landings more than 70 years ago.
Plymouth's honorary French consul said the event on board the warship was "quite exceptional" and would never be repeated.
It was the second time France had held such a presentation on a warship, with a similar ceremony staged on board FS Aquitaine in Glasgow in 2015.
The men who were honoured at Sunday's ceremony are aged between 90 and 97 years old.
Gillian Garrlick collected the medal on behalf of her late father, Charles Dixon, from Plymouth.
"My father had actually received it through the post back in October, so he did know he'd received it but was waiting for an official presentation.
"Unfortunately he died on 30th December so didn't get to be here today, but it was an honour to receive it for him."
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D-Day veterans have received France's highest military decoration on a French warship in Plymouth.
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After seizing alleged collaborators of the gang, including the mother of the leader "El Tequilero", the locals have recorded video messages for the gang.
"In return for my husband's life, I will deliver your mother," says the kidnap victim's wife in one video, which has been broadcast on local TV.
Police have been sent to the village.
"We have your mother here, mister known as El Tequilero," says Yadira Guillermo Garcia, whose husband, an engineer, was seized by the gang, addressing the gang leader.
"I request an exchange.... I want him safe and sound."
In another video, residents of San Miguel Totolapan, carrying guns, explain that they have suffered for too long from the violence and intimidation meted out by El Tequilero and his gang, which is feared for carrying out mass kidnappings.
"They have humiliated us, they have killed our families and we won't let it happen again," one of them says.
Police have been trying to track down El Tequilero, whose real name is Raybel Jacobo de Almonte, for weeks now.
At the end of November, police used helicopters to search the mountainous area in Guerrero state where he is believed to be hiding but failed to catch him.
The governor of Guerrero state, Arturo Astudillo, said more than 200 police officers and soldiers had been sent to San Miguel Totolapan to defuse the stand-off.
He said the villagers had released five of the people they were holding but that El Tequilero's mother was not among them.
Guerrero state officials said that a team had been set up to negotiate between the vigilantes and the gang.
"The goal of the team is to ensure that no injury is done to the missing person, nor to the mother of the head of the Tequileros gang, who has apparently been taken by the self-defence forces," a statement read.
Guerrero state is a hotbed of gangs and violent crime, where local gangs fight for control of the opium trade, and disappearances and kidnapping for ransom are common.
In a number of towns and villages, residents have created vigilante groups in response, but human rights groups say these have only further contributed to the spiral of violence.
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Vigilantes in a Mexican village have seized the mother of a local gang leader and proposed swapping her for a kidnap victim taken on Monday.
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On Monday, it was announced it was being mothballed, with the loss of 1,700 jobs.
The government has announced a financial package of "up to £80m" to support workers and local businesses.
But it also warned that as the Thai parent company had filed for papers in an insolvency court overnight there was "probably bad news to come".
The company posted on its website that it had entered "rehabilitation" under Thai law.
This means that, with its liabilities exceeding its assets, a planner would be appointed - effectively an administrator.
The knock-on effect for the Redcar plant is uncertain, although it could potentially open the way for a take over.
However, no access to money may also lead to the coke ovens - which are being kept alight to allow the possibility of production resuming in the future - running out of fuel.
The government said that SSI wanted ministers to make an "open-ended funding commitment" to maintain the coke ovens, but this would have been "in breach of state aid rules".
The Department for Business said in a statement: "On the basis of the limited business case it was given, the government has no confidence that this is a realistic proposal for taxpayers to support.
"The company has never made a profit and the board's proposal would do nothing to address the huge debts outstanding to local suppliers and other parties."
Business secretary, Sajid Javid, said the government would do all it could to help affected workers and their families.
Details of a funding package are still being worked through but the government said it would include retraining for workers and help for those setting up small businesses.
Mr Javid also warned: "News that we had overnight, which is that the parent company of SSI in Thailand has itself filed for what's called rehabilitation in an insolvency court means there's probably some more bad news to come.
"I think that we'll hear later on in the day from SSI itself."
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Workers at Redcar's SSI steel plant have been warned to "brace themselves" for further bad news.
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Some parents reacted angrily when they attended the school and saw the posters hanging in a hallway.
The principal apologised for any pain or offence caused.
District officials said children needed to learn about the "uglier parts of our past", but accepted the posters should not have been hung without context.
The assignment had been set by the South Mountain Elementary School in South Orange, near Newark.
One of the posters depicted "available slaves", with a drawing of a 12-year-girl called Anne, offered as a "fine housegirl".
One angry parent wrote on Facebook: "It is completely lost on me how this project could be an effective way to teach any student in any age group about American history."
But one caregiver at the school, Andrea Espinoza, told the ABC 7 channel: "It's part of history, of course. It happened. I think it's good that they know."
School principal Alyna Jacobs apologised for "any unintended pain, anger or offence caused by the assignment".
Officials are planning a community meeting to discuss the issue.
District Superintendent John Ramos said the project had been going for 10 years. It is unclear if it will now stop.
Mr Ramos said "anti-bias experts" had been consulted and they had "highlighted the fact that schools all over our country often skip over the more painful aspects of American history, and that we need to do a better job of acknowledging the uglier parts of our past, so that children learn the full story".
But he admitted: "We completely understand how disturbing these images are, and why parents were upset. This was exacerbated by the fact that the displays did not include an explanation of the assignment or its learning objectives."
The posters have been removed from the hallways.
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A school in the US state of New Jersey is under fire for an assignment that asked children aged 10-11 to create posters depicting slave auctions.
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He was just 0.033 seconds quicker than Rosberg as the dust settles on the controversy following their collision at Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix.
Mercedes say the drivers are on their "last warning" and risk "financial and sporting penalties" if they crash together again.
Hamilton is 11 points behind Rosberg in the championship going into the race.
Force India's Nico Hulkenberg was third fastest, 0.8secs behind the Mercedes and just 0.009secs ahead of Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel.
Even at this early stage, the margin between Mercedes and the rest suggests they will be in a world of their own this weekend, a continuation of the recent trend that has seen any sense of a threat from Ferrari evaporate.
And Vettel - who tested the new 'halo' cockpit safety system during the session - coasted into the pits at the end with what appeared to be a gearbox problem.
Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo was fifth fastest, despite a wobble through Vale corner at the end of his lap, and ahead of Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen, who it was announced before practice will stay with the Italian team for another season in 2017.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen was seventh, ahead of the second Force India of Sergio Perez, Toro Rosso's Carlos Sainz and the McLaren of Fernando Alonso, whose team-mate Jenson Button was 12th, behind the other Toro Rosso of Daniil Kvyat.
Alonso said before the weekend that McLaren were hoping for a step forward at Silverstone thanks to the circuit suiting their car better than recent races and a step forward in engine performance thanks to an intake/induction upgrade from Honda.
Englishman Jolyon Palmer was 17th fastest at his first British Grand Prix, 0.8secs ahead of reserve driver Esteban Ocon, who was driving Kevin Magnussen's car in the first session.
British Grand Prix first final practice results
British Grand Prix coverage details
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Lewis Hamilton beat team-mate Nico Rosberg to the fastest time as Mercedes dominated British GP first practice.
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Caroline Starmer said on Facebook the security guard at the Leicester store told her if she wanted her daughter "I was to come and get her".
She said it was a "horrific experience" which has left her confidence "shot".
Primark said it has seen no evidence that Ms Starmer was approached.
The company said it had investigated the customer's claim and reviewed CCTV footage from the time in question.
It also said it had spoken to the security guards on duty, who "deny behaving in the way alleged" and who did not fit the description given by the customer.
It concluded "that the customer's allegation is not supported by the available evidence to date".
Ms Starmer wrote on the breastfeeding campaign Free to Feed's page that she fed her nine-month-old daughter in "a quiet spot" in the shop after she started crying.
After five minutes, she said, the security guard approached her and asked her to leave.
"I stood my ground and stated my rights, that I can legally feed where I want," she wrote.
"Just for the security officer to physically remove my daughter from my breast and walk down the store with her, saying if I wanted my daughter, then I was to come and get her."
In other posts she wrote she was in "complete shock" and she has been left "a right mess" by the incident.
The Free to Feed group posted: "This is absolutely disgusting. Primark sort it out!! This woman deserves more than a public apology! I actually feel sick with rage."
Leicestershire Police said they have spoken to Ms Starmer and "arrangements are being made to take further statements in relation to the incident".
Primark said on Twitter it "welcomes" breastfeeding mothers in store and is investigating "as a matter of urgency".
Source: Equality Act 2010
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Claims a Primark security guard removed a woman's baby while she was breastfeeding and ordered her to leave the store are being investigated by police.
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Tests are being carried out on about 600 high rises in England as 650 homes in tower blocks on an estate in Camden are evacuated.
The removals - across five boroughs - were agreed after cladding similar to that used on Grenfell Tower was found.
Aluminium composite material (ACM) in the cladding is thought to have been a factor in the fire's rapid spread.
A total of 79 people are either dead or missing presumed dead as a result of the Kensington blaze.
Barnet, Camden, Hounslow, Islington and Tower Hamlets councils are to remove cladding from tower blocks in their boroughs.
The presence of ACM has also been confirmed in tower blocks in Tottenham and Newham.
At the weekend it emerged ACM cladding should not be used on buildings above a height of 18m (59ft).
Cladding is typically fitted to the outside of high-rise buildings to improve insulation and tidy up the appearance of the exterior.
The Department for Communities and Local Government said 14 residential high-rise buildings in nine local authority areas had since been found to have cladding that raised safety concerns.
Councillor Richard Cornelius, leader of Barnet Council, said removing the cladding from three tower blocks in the area was a "precautionary measure".
"Although the exterior cladding panels are similar to those reportedly used at Grenfell Tower, the insulation materials behind the exterior panels are different and made from a non-combustible mineral fibre material," he said.
Hounslow Council said its cladding contained "rockwool", which is a "non-combustible product, unlike the case of the Grenfell Tower".
External thermal cladding will be removed from five tower blocks on Chalcots Estate.
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Thermal cladding is to be removed from 11 London tower blocks as a precaution following the Grenfell Tower fire.
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Defence Minister Antoni Macierewicz said previous inquiries that blamed human error and bad weather were riddled with "mistakes".
He said the crash near Smolensk might have been caused by an explosion.
Polish officials earlier accused Russia of withholding key evidence, something denied by Moscow.
Announcing the new investigation, Mr Macierewicz suggested that the presidential plane had "disintegrated" between 15 and 18 metres (49-59ft) before crashing in western Russia on 10 April 2010.
"There is no doubt that these circumstances are not only a sufficient reason, but one that makes it compulsory to re-examine this tragedy," the minister said.
He questioned the results of previous Polish and Russian investigations.
Among those who died were top state officials, many of whom belonged to the now governing Law and Justice party led by Jaroslaw Kaczynski - the late president's identical twin brother.
The party has never accepted the previous inquiries that concluded the Smolensk crash was an accident.
Commenting on Poland's move, Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said she hoped "this is not linked to politics".
"This hope is a faint one, but it still exists," she added.
Relations between Poland and Russia have been strained over the continuing conflict in Ukraine's south-east and the annexation of the country's southern Crimea peninsula by Moscow in 2014.
Correction 25 February 2016: This report has been amended to clarify the findings of the different investigations into the crash.
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Poland has launched a new investigation into the 2010 plane crash in Russia, in which President Lech Kaczynski and 95 other people were killed.
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Jonathan Pay, 46, shot a man who wrestled him to the ground during the failed raid - leaving a pellet lodged in the base of the victim's skull.
A second robber stabbed the 50-year-old before both men fled the Lloyds Bank branch in Liphook, Hampshire, on 16 May.
Pay was jailed for 16-and-a-half years at Winchester Crown Court.
Pay, of Liphook Road, Lindford, had previously admitted wounding with intent, having an imitation firearm with intent and two counts of attempted robbery.
The customer, who has asked not be named, said Pay held the gun to his wife's head before pointing it at bank staff.
He said: "I had him on the floor and nearly got the gun off him but his friend stabbed me and he shot me in the face.
"I dragged him out of the bank then he came back in and shot me again through my hair-line.
"It was adrenaline, complete instinct. I though my life was going to end in the bank."
The victim, from Headley Down, was treated in hospital for a minor stab wound, but he said the pellet could cause facial paralysis if removed, because it was embedded in a major nerve cluster.
He said his wife now "shakes all the time" and was unable to go shopping on her own.
Det Con Kat Bird said the couple had been nominated for bravery awards.
She said: "That customer tackled Pay to the ground causing his face to be uncovered and dislodging sunglasses which later forensically linked him to the offence.
"The man's wife also grabbed a bag containing gloves and a balaclava, which Pay was carrying.
"These items, which he had forgotten to put on, also forensically linked him to the scene."
She said detectives were still trying to establish the identity of the second robber.
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A dramatic image showing the moment an armed robber aimed an airgun at customers in a bank has been released.
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Parents can sign up for a free 'First Steps' activity packs each containing an audible ball, a pump, a reward chart and an activity booklet.
The charity that helps blind and partially sighted people get active is hoping the new campaign will improve children's health and fitness.
All activities have been designed to be used individually or with friends and family within the home environment.
"The First Steps pack will often give visually impaired children their first opportunity to try sport or physical activity specifically adapted to them," says British Blind Sport chief executive Alaina MacGregor.
"British Blind Sport knows what a difference playing sport can make to a blind or VI child's life. It can build confidence, encourage communication, improve health and develop relationships.
"Put simply, First Steps will empower young visually impaired children and their families to have a healthier, more active and fun lifestyle."
Families can sign up for a First Steps pack here, email [email protected] or call 0131 317 1130.
If you want to get involved in disability sport, click here.
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British Blind Sport has launched an new initiative supported by Scottish Disability Sport to help visually impaired children between the ages of five and 15 participate in a more active and fun lifestyle.
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Wales' Jones won four bouts in Hamburg to reach the final only for Canadian opponent Ivett Gonda to withdraw.
The London 2012 gold medalist missed March's Dutch Open and April's Presidents Cup with her injury.
The 22-year-old used the German event to improve her fitness ahead of the European Taekwondo Championships in Switzerland later this month.
Jones beat Jennifer Richter of Germany 21-3 in her first match of the day, and Genesis Anduja of the Dominican Republic 14-2 in the second round.
The European Games champion progressed with a 14-2 quarter-final victory over Germany's Rhonda Nat, then beat Belgian's Raheleh Asemani by the same score.
Britain's Feyi Pearce, 19, won a bronze medal in the -58kg category, losing 8-7 to Germany's Amir Mohammad Hosseini in the semi-finals.
Josh Calland, 17, beat fellow Briton Archie Waldock on the way to the quarter-finals of the -58kg division, before losing to South Korea's Kim Tae-Hun.
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Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones began her comeback from a knee injury with -57kg gold in the German Open.
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London 2012 Paralympics gold medallist Firth, 20, was in second spot behind Spain's defending champion Michelle Alonso Morales who won in 1:13.46.
The Seaforde woman was 0.85 seconds behind as she won silver on her major championship debut for Britain.
Firth represented Ireland in London before switching allegiance to Britain.
After producing a morning heat time of 1:16.08, Firth led early in Wednesday evening's final but the Spaniard moved ahead after 25 metres and held off a strong challenge from the Northern Irishwoman on the second length.
Firth gained ground at the turn but Alonso Morales, who won the event at the 2011 and 2014 European Championships, pulled clear again in the closing 40 metres.
The county Down woman was scheduled to compete in the 100m backstroke on Tuesday but missed the race after her flight to Madeira was cancelled.
Firth will also compete in the medley on Saturday.
She qualified for four disciplines at the Rio Paralympics at the British Para-swimming trials for the Olympics in Glasgow last week.
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County Down swimmer Bethany Firth clinched a silver medal for Britain at the IPC European Championships in Madeira on Wednesday evening.
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Police Scotland said the accident was reported on the A835 about three miles south of Ullapool at Loch Broom at about lunchtime on Saturday.
Emergency services were at the scene and the road was expected to be closed for some time.
Diversions were being set up via the Ledmore junction and drivers were warned they faced significant delays.
No other vehicles were thought to have been involved.
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One person has died after a goods vehicle crashed in the Highlands.
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Steven Cook, 20, from Sandbach, Cheshire, was last seen outside a pub in Malia, Crete, asking for directions.
Cheshire police said Greek authorities had now confirmed the remains found in a well belonged to him after forensic examination.
The force said its priority was to ensure Mr Cook "is flown home to the UK as soon as possible".
The family said on Facebook they had learned their "much loved and missed son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend will be finally coming home to be with us once again".
He brought "laughter, love and happiness" over 20 years and "shone amongst us," they said.
"Whilst we always carried hope in our hearts that Steve would come back much sooner and once again be able to share in our lives... sadly we will be bringing him home to say our farewells," the statement on social media added.
Det Insp Gary McIntyre said the family was "very appreciative" of all the support the media and the public had given them over the years.
Mr Cook's remains were taken to a nearby hospital after being found.
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Human remains found on a Greek island are those of a man who went missing in 2005 on holiday, police have confirmed.
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Artist Spencer Tunick photographed 3,200 people at sites around the city on 9 July for the Sea of Hull project.
The images will go on show at the Ferens Art Gallery, in Hull, as part of a new exhibition called SKIN.
The Sea of Hull was commissioned by the gallery to mark Hull's 2017 UK City of Culture status.
Live updates on this story and others from the Humber region
Participants in the project will be invited to a special preview event attended by Tunick at 18:15 BST before the exhibition opens to the public on Saturday.
Speaking in 2016, Tunick said: "The Sea of Hull installation was one of the most fantastic projects I've ever done, and it was inspiring to be able to intertwine the city's maritime heritage against an urban backdrop throughout the whole piece."
The exhibition will include three of Tunick's photographs that have been bought by the gallery, while the Friends of Ferens Gallery are set to launch a crowd funding bid to buy a fourth.
Hull City Councillor Terry Geraghty said: "This bold and ambitious exhibition is one of the gallery's major highlights for 2017, in addition to the esteemed Turner Prize later this year."
Other artworks going on show at the gallery include works by Lucian Freud and sculptor Ron Mueck.
A preparatory study for Edouard Manet's controversial Le Dejeuner sur l'herbe will also feature in the exhibition, which runs from 22 April to 13 August.
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Photographs featuring thousands of people posing naked and painted blue at locations across Hull have been unveiled.
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Jill Goldsmith, 49, was found on 26 March at the home she shared with PC Adrian Goldsmith, next to Northamptonshire police headquarters.
At Kettering Magistrates' Court, coroner Anne Pember said Mrs Goldsmith's body was identified by her former partner Dean Bailey.
The inquest was adjourned to 30 July.
Mrs Pember said a post-mortem examination carried out by Home Office pathologist Prof Guy Rutty in Leicester showed the cause of death was head injuries.
She did not release Mrs Goldsmith's body, as further tests are to be carried out.
PC Goldsmith, also 49 and known as Otis, is next due to appear in court in July.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has been notified of the death.
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A woman, whose police constable husband has been accused of her murder, died from head injuries, an inquest has heard.
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Shelter Scotland said a "chronic" shortage of affordable social housing was the root cause of the problem.
It called on the Scottish government to build at least 10,000 new social homes each year and begin to reduce long council house waiting lists.
The Scottish government said it was making "substantial progress" to tackle homelessness.
Shelter Scotland has launched its Christmas 2014 appeal.
Last month it released analysis of official figures which, it claimed, showed the number of children living in temporary accommodation across Britain was at a three-year high.
To launch its festive appeal, campaigners, MSPs and primary school pupils joined together to decorate a tree with little red houses to highlight the issue.
Shelter Scotland director, Graeme Brown said: "It's completely unacceptable that in the 21st century 4,228 children in Scotland will spend this Christmas homeless.
"That's enough to fill the Scottish parliament chamber 32 times over and equivalent to more than two homeless children for every primary school in Scotland."
Mr Brown added: "The temporary accommodation they are forced to live in is often poor quality housing where they can spend months or even years waiting for a home of their own.
"We need to see 10,000 new social homes built each year to tackle Scotland's housing crisis. That way, we can work towards a future where no child has to wake up on Christmas morning, or any other morning, in such awful circumstances."
The Scottish government said it was investing more than £1.7bn to deliver its target of 30,000 affordable homes during the lifetime of this parliament, it was working with local authorities to build record numbers of council houses, and had abolished the Right to Buy.
Housing Minister Margaret Burgess said: "Across Scotland we are making substantial progress tackling homelessness, with fewer households with children living in temporary accommodation in recent years.
"The vast majority of those children live in good quality, well managed social housing and will be waiting to move into more settled accommodation.
"If Shelter is aware of any substandard temporary accommodation, I would ask them to present evidence to the Scottish Housing Regulator."
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More than 4,000 children will be homeless in Scotland over Christmas, according to a housing charity.
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Officials said Seoul could give 100bn won ($91m; £68m) or more in long-term funding at low interest rates if Hanjin provided the necessary collateral.
The shipping company's shares rose more than 20% on the news of a lifeline.
Hanjin's collapse has left much of its fleet stranded at sea, unable to dock over fears that vessels be seized by creditors.
Parent company Hanjin Group on Tuesday also said it would inject 60bn won in fresh funds to resolve the disruptions to the cargo transport currently stuck at sea.
Chairman Cho Yang-ho would contribute another 40bn won from private funds, according to a company statement.
Hanjin Group is a huge, family-dominated conglomerate and also includes Korean Air.
What happens when a shipping firm goes bust?
Government officials in Seoul said that more than $90m of public funds could be available to the stricken company if it could also raise money from other sources. This would be to help the company in the longer-term.
The immediate problem, though, is the company's ships out at sea because ports say they won't accept them without being sure that port-fees will be paid.
These vessels only have fuel and food for crews for a matter of weeks. Hanjin Shipping's parent company says it will try to raise the $90m needed to sort this out.
Whatever funds are raised, the economics of the industry is unlikely to change soon. Nobody is forecasting a big rise in demand for container shipping.
The question may be whether the South Korean government is prepared to bail out a company which would find it hard to survive otherwise.
Hanjin Shipping last week filed for receivership in South Korea after attempts to raise fresh funding for the indebted company failed.
On Monday, the company said it would seek bankruptcy protection in more than 40 countries to protect its fleet from being repossessed.
Under bankruptcy protection a company can reorganise its debts and stop assets from being seized.
Hanjin is the world's seventh-largest container line and has been unprofitable for four of the past five years.
The global economic downturn in recent years severely affected profits across the cargo shipping industry.
Fierce competition and falling prices had lead to a $5.4bn (£4.1bn) debt for Hanjin before its creditors refused to offer a new lifeline.
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South Korea's government has said it might provide Hanjin with loans to keep the bankrupt shipping giant afloat.
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John Pielmeier's play, about a young girl possessed by the devil, will run at Birmingham Rep from 21 October to 5 November.
The play is based on William Peter Blatty's 1971 novel that also spawned the 1973 film starring Max von Sydow.
Audiences will be warned it "contains adult material which may shock and offend".
The age recommendation is 18+.
Pielmeier's play had its world premiere in 2012 at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles with a cast that included Brooke Shields as the possessed girl's mother and Richard Chamberlain as the demon-battling priest.
Running alongside The Exorcist at The Rep is Seance by Glen Neath and David Rosenberg (18-29 October) - a 15-minute "immersive performance" that takes place in absolute darkness inside a shipping container outside the theatre in Centenary Square.
The Rep's autumn and winter season opens in September with a "stylish contemporary spin" on Oscar Wilde's classic The Importance of Being Earnest.
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The stage version of supernatural shocker The Exorcist is to have its UK premiere around Halloween.
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The breastfeeding stations would include breast pumps for expressing milk and fridges.
The bill also states that employers must give time for women to breastfeed.
Rachel Nyamai, the MP who proposed the bill, said it will help women work and at the same time improve children's health.
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The law is not about dealing with a stigma around breastfeeding because breastfeeding in public areas is considered normal, says the BBC's Angela Ngendo in Nairobi.
Instead it's about making companies provide a conducive environment for working mothers, our correspondent adds.
Currently it is extremely rare for organisations in Kenya to have specific areas for women to breastfeed their children.
One employer who does already provide creche and breastfeeding facilities is the mobile network Safaricom.
The director of human resources told the BBC that introducing the facilities had improved productivity.
"We are very big on doing new things and for that to happen you must create an environment where employees feel comfortable," said Maria Shipiri.
The same proposal was rejected by the previous parliament after business groups threatened to stop employing women if forced to provide breastfeeding facilities.
The Health Bill 2015 now needs the president's assent to become law.
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Kenya's parliament has approved a bill which would force companies to set aside special breastfeeding areas for employees with children.
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The Uruguayan, 29, will complete a move once a work permit has been granted and other formalities are concluded.
Caceres, who has 68 caps for his country, left Juventus in the summer and can join Saints as a free agent.
He will provide cover after Virgil van Dijk was ruled out for up to three months with an ankle problem and Jose Fonte left for West Ham.
It will be a short-term deal until the end of the season.
Caceres made 77 appearances for the Italian champions across three spells, winning the Serie A title four times.
He has also played for Barcelona - winning La Liga in 2009 - and Sevilla in the Spanish top flight.
However, he has not made a competitive appearance since last February after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon.
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Southampton are close to agreeing a deal to sign former Barcelona and Juventus centre-back Martin Caceres.
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The woman, Hannah Dorans, 21, was pronounced dead at the scene when emergency services were called to a flat in Hutchison Road on Saturday.
The family of Ms Dorans, who was from Dalkeith, have released a statement saying they are "absolutely devastated".
The 23-year-old man is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.
The statement from Ms Dorans' family said: "Hannah was a much loved daughter, sister and auntie and we are absolutely devastated as a family by her death.
"We respectfully request privacy at this time as we try to come to terms with our loss."
Det Insp Stuart Alexander said: "This is a very difficult time for Hannah's family, who we continue to support through dedicated Family Liaison Officers.
"A man has now been charged in connection with Hannah's death and we're not looking for anyone else as part of our inquiries."
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A 23-year-old man has been charged over the death of a woman in Edinburgh.
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Connah's Quay High School widened a consultation to include the alternative after an outcry from parents.
Alyn and Deeside AM Carl Sargeant had called the potential ban "antiquated and sexist".
The school said it wants to change uniform policy to "tailored trousers for the boys and tailored trousers/skirts for the girls".
Mr Sargeant had suggested the school modify their plans to an enforced policy of "tailored trousers or skirts".
Flintshire council said school uniform was "a matter for individual schools and governing bodies."
In the letter, head teacher Ann Peers has said there were "ongoing issues" with girls wearing "denims, leggings and skin-tight trousers".
In a statement posted on their website, the school said: "Following the feedback the school has received to date during the consultation process, a decision has been made to widen the consultation to include the choice to wear tailored trousers as an option to skirts for the girls.
"Once the consultation period has ended, the governing body will carefully consider all feedback before making a decision about the proposed school uniform changes."
The consultation is due to end on 10 March.
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A Deeside school which planned a skirts-only policy for girls will now consider "tailored trousers".
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In an interview Mayor Manuela Carmena had urged children waking up without presents on Epiphany to "call the town hall because that's not right".
A mother-of-five from Pakistan was among those calling in at the behest of a son.
The 6 January feast day of Epiphany is widely celebrated in Spain.
Children polish their shoes on the eve of the event known as "El Dia de los Reyes" (the Day of the Kings) and leave them ready for the Three Kings to put their presents in. For many Spaniards the day is as significant as Christmas.
The other cases involve a seven-year-old boy and two children from a divorced couple who were unemployed and had their grandmother calling officials, newspaper El Mundo (in Spanish) reports.
Council workers collected money to buy toys for the children, and although the deliveries were late "due to logistical problems" the children were eventually given their gifts at the city hall, the report added.
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Eight children in Madrid who did not receive gifts during a Christian celebration were instead given them by the local town hall, reports say.
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Gap's first two outlets will be in Mumbai and the capital Delhi - India's biggest and busiest cities.
Gap is partnering with Arvind Lifestyle Brand Limited, a subsidiary of Arvind Limited, which is one of India's largest textile companies.
The move comes as Gap reported 3% sales growth for the second quarter.
Rivals such as Aeropostale recently reported a 13% drop in second quarter sales, while American Apparel said its same-store sales had fallen by 6% in the second quarter.
The clothing retailer currently has 231 Gap stores across Asia. And it aims to open an additional 110 stores this year, across China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
In a statement, Steve Sunnucks, Global President for Gap said: "India is an emerging, vibrant market and an important next step in our global expansion strategy."
And the company is also hoping to benefit from India's demographic.
"More than half of India's population is under 25 and they are actively embracing fashion in today's retail environment," said Ismail Seyis, Vice President of Gap Global Franchise.
Gap isn't the only American company looking for opportunities in India, and banking on strong consumer spending from its population of more than 1.2 billion.
Last month online retailer Amazon said it will invest a further $2bn (£1.2bn) to boost its operations in India.
India's total e-commerce market was worth $13bn in 2013.
But online travel accounted for more than 70% of the transactions.
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US clothing store Gap is bringing its brand to India with the aim of opening 40 outlets, and it will launch the first two stores early next year.
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He was arrested in East Dulwich on suspicion of sexual offences and taken to central London police station, where he remains.
It follows assaults on at least five women including two 13-year-old-girls on 24 and 27 January in Lewisham and Southwark.
The Metropolitan Police said they were treating the incidents as linked.
Offices launched an appeal on Friday to identify a suspect in connection with the assaults.
They said they had had a good response from the public but continued to appeal for witnesses.
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Officers investigating a series of sexual assaults on buses in south London have arrested a 32-year-old man.
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Cambridge's 2-0 loss meant they stayed 12th in League Two, five points off the play-off places.
"We have seven games to play and we have to play every single one like it is our last game," Derry told BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
"I never felt that we had a belief that we could back Saturday's point [a goalless draw with Stevenage] up."
Cambridge, who lost Blackburn loanee defender Scott Wharton to a hamstring injury during the warm-up, could only name five of a maximum seven players among their substitutes for Tuesday's game.
The U's were also without winger Piero Mingoia and forward Adam McGurk for the match, adding to a lengthy injury list that also includes striker Uche Ikpeazu.
"When the likes of Piero and Adam can't play it alters things, but it doesn't take away from a poor performance," added Derry.
"I can't wait for certain people to be back."
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Cambridge United manager Shaun Derry says his side lacked belief in Tuesday's defeat at Accrington Stanley.
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The former Tory vice-chairman and elections adviser to David Cameron announced the diagnosis via Twitter to raise awareness of the condition.
He has been diagnosed with melanoma and basal cell carcinoma, but says he is "optimistic" because specialists told him they have caught it in time.
The Tory is defending the West Midlands seat of Lichfield after 18 years as MP.
Mr Fabricant, well known in the Commons for his shock of blond hair, said he intended to continue campaigning with his "usual enthusiasm".
"The reason why I decided to tweet this - and I thought long and hard about whether to do so - is because if you deal with it early enough it is probably not a life-threatener," he said.
"So the moral of the story is: if you spot something which is changing on your skin, go and see a doctor."
Mr Fabricant was inundated with get-well messages from fellow Twitter users after making his announcement.
The candidates for Lichfield are:
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Conservative parliamentary candidate Michael Fabricant has revealed he has been diagnosed with skin cancer.
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Its like-for-like sales growth was 2.3%, compared to 4.1% in the previous three months.
The world's largest cosmetics company also missed market expectations of 3.6% sales growth in the July to September period.
L'Oreal said the slump was due to weak sales for its mass-market products, mainly in Western Europe.
"L'Oreal recorded low growth because of a slight contraction in the consumer products division, as the mass market hit an air pocket in Western Europe," chief executive Jean-Paul Agon said in a statement.
He does, however, expect sales to pick up the fourth quarter for the maker of brands like Lancome, thanks to gains since the end of the summer season.
"All in all, 2014 should be another year of improved economic performance for L'Oreal, with the group slightly outperforming the worldwide cosmetics market, improving operating profitability, and increasing its net earnings per share," Mr Agon said.
News of L'Oreal missing earnings expectations comes on the same day that US ratings agency Standard & Poor's downgraded its company ratings on beauty products company Avon to junk status.
The firm cut Avon's rating to double-B plus, one notch below investment grade on weak earnings and slow progress in improving its business.
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French cosmetics giant L'Oreal saw its sales growth in the third quarter fall to the lowest level since 2009.
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The Met Office said the heaviest of the rain for south Wales will fall on Saturday daytime, with another bout overnight into Sunday.
The rain will push into north Wales later in the day and into Sunday.
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has two flood warnings in place.
The warnings covered Pontargothi and Pontynyswen, and Abergwili, in Carmarthenshire. The agency said it expected to issue alerts in north Wales too.
It said the public should anticipate some road closures "as drains struggle to cope".
"NRW is advising people to allow extra time for journeys as driving conditions may be difficult, particularly on roads already busy with Christmas shoppers," they added.
The Met Office forecasters said higher ground in the Brecon Beacons in Powys could see up to 3in of rain, while parts of Snowdonia and north Wales up to 2.4in (60mm).
Areas covered by the yellow alert are: Ceredigion, Gwynedd, Powys, Denbighshire, Carmarthenshire, Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Conwy, Merthyr Tydfil, Neath Port Talbot, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Swansea, Pembrokeshire and Vale of Glamorgan.
The fresh warning follows a sustained period of wet weather across Wales, which has already led to flooding, especially in parts of Snowdonia, the Conwy Valley and Anglesey.
In one incident, farmer Paul Williams was forced to swim in flood water on land near Llanrwst, Conwy, for four hours after 170 sheep were swept away.
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A Wales-wide "be aware" alert is in force for Saturday and Sunday, with up to 3in (80mm) of rain in places over 24 hours and flooding possible.
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For International Men's Day, the BBC's 100 Women salutes 10 men who champion gender equality.
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The 18-month-old girl fell from a window on Ryland House in Great Hampton Row in Hockley, Birmingham, on Monday.
"Unfortunately, it quickly became apparent that nothing could be done to save her," said West Midlands Ambulance Service.
The death is being treated as unexplained and a post-mortem examination is due to take place, said West Midlands Police.
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Birmingham City Council confirmed the tower block is owned by the authority and the girl was not known to social services.
A spokesman declined to comment further while police investigate.
A shop owner, who wanted to remain anonymous, said he heard screaming and at first thought it was a fight, until he came out and learnt of the tragedy.
"People are very, very sad - they are feeling it very bad. I don't know the family, they might have been new to the area," he said.
He described the area as a mix of Jamaican and Somali communities and added they were "close" and had "a good relationship with each other".
Hockley is a district north-west of the city centre with a number of high-rise flats.
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A toddler has died after falling from the seventh floor of a block of flats.
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The employers' group urged all parties to minimise "post-election uncertainty" and not to "duck tough questions" in discussions on forming a government.
Whoever takes office, it said, must agree a spending review and commit to action on EU reform and air capacity.
In 2010, it took five days for a new government to be formed.
Conservative leader David Cameron and his Labour counterpart Ed Miliband have insisted that their parties can win an overall majority in the 7 May poll.
But current opinion polls suggest the election could result in another hung Parliament, with no party winning enough seats to govern on its own.
In such an event, the CBI has warned that the "horse-trading" that is likely to follow cannot be allowed to distract from the urgent challenges facing the next administration.
It said anyone involved in post-election negotiations must not lose sight of the need for a "clear delivery plan" for the public finances within the 100 days of the election.
Any new government is expected to unveil an emergency budget within months of taking office, as Chancellor George Osborne did in 2010.
But the CBI said a new government must also quickly decide on the terms of its next spending review, expected to cover the period between 2016 and 2020.
It also wants politicians to commit to implementing in full the final recommendations of a report into future capacity at Heathrow and Gatwick airports, publish a "road map" for corporate taxation and outline a Europe-wide reform agenda.
"Whether we have a majority, minority or coalition government, we ask those involved to ensure that the period of post-election uncertainty is kept to a minimum," said the organisation's director general John Cridland.
"We cannot afford a power vacuum that delays urgent policy decisions and unsettles potential investors, so any new Cabinet must get down to business as soon as possible.
"But if horse-trading is required to form a new government, politicians must not duck the tough questions just to reach agreement and risk undermining the recovery before the ink has dried."
Despite warnings of market instability in the days following the 2010 election, the Conservatives and Lib Dems say their coalition agreement helped avert a Greek-style sovereign debt crisis.
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The CBI has warned of the dangers to the UK economy of a "power vacuum" in the event of no party winning an outright election victory in May.
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The programme gets another nomination in the challenge show category, ahead of its move from BBC One to Channel 4.
Berry, 81, is up against by Strictly Come Dancing's departing head judge Len Goodman in the TV judge category.
Mel and Sue face competition for the TV presenter award from Ant and Dec, who have won the accolade 15 years running.
The pair will not be following Bake Off to its new home, with Berry also opting to leave the show.
Out of the original line-up, only Paul Hollywood will also move to Channel 4.
A new award for period drama pits BBC shows Call the Midwife, Peaky Blinders and Poldark against ITV's Victoria and Netflix's Stranger Things.
The nomination for the Netflix's '80s-based drama marks the first NTA citation for a drama series broadcast on a streaming service.
Members of the public have until noon on 25 January to vote for their favourites in the 15 award categories.
ITV will broadcast the awards live from London's O2 Arena on 25 January.
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The Great British Bake Off co-hosts Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins are joined by judge Mary Berry in the nominations for this year's National Television Awards.
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He's pulling America out of the Paris agreement on climate change. But what does it all mean?
In 2015, there was a huge international deal to do something about climate change.
It was agreed by leaders from 195 countries at a big meeting in Paris, France.
Among them was Barack Obama, who was the US president at the time.
He said that the deal offered "the best chance we have" to save the planet.
Among the things agreed in Paris were:
President Trump said on Thursday that the deal "punished" the US, and would cost millions of American jobs, such people who work in coal.
He said he was fulfilling his "duty to protect America and its citizens".
But he added that he was prepared to try and figure out a new agreement, or change the conditions of the Paris deal. However, that's been ruled out by other leaders.
It's a big deal because of the impact that the US has on climate change.
Apart from China, the US produces the most greenhouse gases of any country in the world. These gases can contribute to climate change.
Only two countries chose not to sign the deal in 2015 - Syria and Nicaragua.
Many leaders around the world are unhappy at Trump's decision.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May told Mr Trump in a phone call that she was disappointed, and said that the UK was committed to the deal.
However, some people think she should have been stronger in her criticism.
French President Emmanuel Macron called Trump's decision "a mistake" and said that we all share responsibility to "make our planet great again".
Former US President Barack Obama said that Trump and his government were "rejecting the future".
But people in Trump's party, the Republicans, supported his decision, as well as people who work in the coal industry in the US.
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US President Donald Trump has announced a big decision on climate change.
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South Wales Police said the break-in happened on Grand Avenue in Ely in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The burglars entered the building through the roof and were able to avoid the alarm sensors.
Police are investigating.
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About £6,000 worth of cigarettes have been stolen from a post office in Cardiff.
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Rita King, 81, who was believed to have dementia, was killed at De La Mer House in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex on Monday, 28 December.
Her husband, Ronald King, of Cedar Close in the seaside town, appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court.
Mr King, who came into court on crutches, was remanded in custody and will face trial on 4 July.
During a brief hearing, Mr King spoke only to confirm his name and enter his plea.
He was told he could remain seated during the 10 minute hearing.
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An 86-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to murdering his wife who was shot dead in a care home.
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Firefighters were called to Lyndhurst Meadows shortly before midnight, after bins were placed close to the sub-station and set alight.
Station commander Michael Roberts said the sub-station was "wiped out".
The power cut affected homes and businesses in the Springfield Road area but all were reconnected by 06:00 GMT.
Ten firefighters were involved in the operation, but because of the dangers posed by the very high voltage, their commander said the only action they could take was to keep nearby properties safe and advise residents to stay indoors.
The roof and gable of one property had to be hosed down to prevent it from catching fire.
Local resident and former DUP councillor Nicola Verner filmed the fire from her house.
She described the arson attack as "reckless vandalism".
Ms Verner said those responsible had put people at risk, including her elderly neighbour who lives nearest the sub-station.
She said the man is in ill health and has mobility problems and the arson attack had left him in "a very vulnerable position".
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An arson attack has destroyed an electricity sub-station in west Belfast and caused an overnight power cut for about 2,500 customers.
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Bottom-of-the-table Vikings are looking for a third straight win in front of their own fans that would move them above 11th-placed Leigh.
The Centurions have included Nick Rawsthorne after he joined on a one-month loan from Hull FC.
Ben Crooks, James Green and Atelea Vea come back in for Leigh.
Widnes Vikings (from): Bridge, Buchanan, Burke, Cahill, Chase, Craven, Dudson, Gerrard, Heremaia, Houston, Johnstone, Marsh, Mellor, O'Carroll, Olbison, Runciman, Thompson, White, Whitley.
Leigh Centurions (from): Brown, Burr, Crooks, Dawson, Drinkwater, Green, Hampshire, Hansen, Hood, Hopkins, Maria, Paterson, Pelissier, Rawsthorne, Reynolds, Stewart, Tickle, Vea, Weston.
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Widnes have players back with Chris Bridge, Greg Burke, Joe Mellor, Lloyd White all returning to the squad for Denis Betts' side.
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But Asda's regular income tracker found some other parts of the UK saw a faster rise, reflecting a better jobs market.
Real spending power, after accounting for household essentials, has risen for two years, helped by low inflation.
But the growth has slowed up between the second quarter of this year and the third, falling from 9.8% to 6.7%.
The analysis, carried out by the Centre for Economic and Business Research (CEBR), starts with a weekly income for the average household of £740. Various taxes reduce that to take-home pay of £622.
Essential costs include food, housing, utility bills, children's schooling, communications and transport, at a total weekly outlay of £430.
That leaves discretionary spending of £192 for the average UK household to cover leisure, sport, entertainment, eating out, savings, holidays and luxury goods.
For Scotland, that discretionary spending was £190 in the third quarter of this year, up from £178 a year before, and £171 in the same part of 2013.
With UK net incomes up by 3.1% in the past year, prices have been falling. The CEBR reckons mortgage costs are down 1.3% in the year to September, food by 2.3%, vehicle fuels by 14.9%, and household energy by 4.3%.
Commenting on the findings, Asda's chief customer officer Barry Williams said: "Two years of solid growth on discretionary income shows real stability in the economic recovery.
"It's interesting that people continue to spend differently - carrying their savvy shopping habits from the financial crisis with them, and re-prioritising their spending on treats and activities with their families, making the most out of their new-found spare income."
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Household spending power in Scotland has risen by £12 per week to £190 over the past year, according to an analysis of income and prices.
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The man was killed when his motorcycle was in collision with a dark blue Volkswagen Beetle.
The crash happened on Corf Road, Shalfleet at about 17:50 BST on Wednesday, Hampshire Constabulary said.
The biker, from Cowes, died at the scene. The car driver, a 62-year-old man, was uninjured. Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
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A 30-year-old motorcyclist has died in a crash with a car in Newport on the Isle of Wight.
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Cornwall Council said it had received up to £150,000 a year since Cornish was recognised as a minority language in 2003.
The authority said it received confirmation of the cut in a letter.
The government has claimed it is "committed to Cornwall" as shown by the county's "historic devolution deal".
Julian German, council cabinet member for culture, said: "The prime minister makes a point of telling us how much he loves Cornwall and the devolution deal highlights the government's recognition of our unique culture and heritage.
"However, when it comes to backing those statements up, the government just doesn't deliver for Cornwall."
The authority said government funding, which had been used to "support the development of the language", had been provided since it was recognised under the Charter for Regional and Minority Languages in 2003.
Malcolm Bell, head of Visit Cornwall, said: "The Cornish language is an essential part of the Cornwall brand."
The council is yet to confirm whether any jobs will be lost as a result of the funding cut.
A Department of Communities and Local Government spokesman said: "This government is committed to Cornwall as shown by our historic devolution deal - the first county deal in the country.
"On top of this, Cornwall will have a core spending power of £1.7bn over the next four years.
"It is for local councils to decide what their priorities are and fund the services local people want to see."
In 2014, Cornish people were granted minority status under European rules for the protection of national minorities.
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Cornish language funding has been stopped with immediate effect by central government, angering council and tourism bosses.
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Inch Cape Offshore Ltd wants to build up to 213 wind turbines off the Angus coast.
The project is a joint venture between energy firms Repsol Nuevas Energias UK and EDPR.
Industry body Scottish Renewables described the move as a "landmark moment" in developing Scotland's offshore energy potential.
If approved, the wind farm would cover an area of about 150 square kilometres (58 square miles) with have an estimated installed capacity of 1,050 megawatts.
Inch Cape spent three years developing the project. The company said it had undertaken a full environmental impact assessment, with the results available for public viewing at locations around East Lothian, Fife and Angus.
Repsol UK managing director Ronnie Bonnar said: "'The submission of the consent application is an important milestone for the Inch Cape project.
"It represents another major step towards development of offshore wind power in the outer Firth of Tay, delivering opportunities for communities in the surrounding area to benefit from the investment which is expected to deliver up to 1,600 Scottish jobs during construction.
"We look forward to working with the relevant stakeholders to ensure a positive outcome for the application."
Scottish Renewables senior policy manager Lindsay Leask said: "This announcement is a landmark moment in Scotland's progress towards unleashing its offshore energy potential, as today's news means that all the of the current offshore wind projects on the east coast of Scotland have now formally submitted planning applications.
"With a quarter of Europe's offshore wind resources, and a world-renowned expertise in the offshore sector already, Scotland has a huge opportunity to benefit from offshore wind development in Scotland and beyond."
Last month, Highland councillors decided to raise no objection to a proposal to construct up to 277 wind turbines off the Caithness coast in the Moray Firth.
The Scottish government, which has the final say in the scheme, had sought Highland Council's views on the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm project.
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Plans for a major wind farm in the outer Firth of Tay have been submitted to Marine Scotland.
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