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Riot 'arsonist' in court over Croydon blaze (2/23/2012 1:04:30 AM)
A man has appeared in court accused of starting a fire that destroyed a family furniture shop during the riots last year.Related StoriesLoyalist leader cleared of murderTeenager 'repeatedly raped by gang'Man charged with two murdersPregnant girl's murderer jailed for 35 yearsCherie Blair sues over hacking as Church case heads to court
London 2012 Olympics: Tom Daley must get real says rival Matt Mitcham (2/23/2012 12:44:35 AM)
Tom Daley has been accused of ‘having his cake and eating it’ by playing down his chances of winning an Olympic gold medal while cashing in on his poster-boy status.
Off-duty PC denies crash charges (2/22/2012 10:44:15 PM)
A police officer is to stand trial accused of crashing his car into two pedestrians after speeding out of a busy city centre junction
Father accused of charity cash fraud 'was protecting money from family' (2/22/2012 9:28:34 PM)
A FATHER accused of embezzling thousands of pounds from a bank account set up to pay for his son’s motor neurone disease treatment has told a court he was simply safeguarding the cash from other family members.
Turkey murders accused in court (2/22/2012 8:04:13 PM)
Recep Cetin, who is accused of murdering two women from County Down in Turkey last year, appears in court.
Looter 'asked around for lighter' (2/22/2012 6:24:04 PM)
A man accused of starting a fire that destroyed a Croydon furniture shop during the riots asked other looters to give him a lighter, a court is told.
Man accused of starting riots blaze (2/22/2012 3:44:50 PM)
A man has appeared in court accused of starting a fire that destroyed a family furniture shop during the riots last year.
Breaking News: Man accused of starting riots blaze (2/22/2012 3:08:03 PM)
A man has appeared in court accused of starting a fire that destroyed a family furniture shop during the riots last year.
Breaking news: Man accused of starting riots blaze (2/22/2012 3:08:03 PM)
A man has appeared in court accused of starting a fire that destroyed a family furniture shop during the riots last year.
Breaking News: Man accused of starting riots blaze (2/22/2012 1:08:33 PM)
A man has appeared in court accused of starting a fire that destroyed a family furniture shop during the riots last year.
UK & World News: Man accused of starting riots blaze (2/22/2012 12:29:32 PM)
A man has appeared in court accused of starting a fire that destroyed a family furniture shop during the riots last year.
'Kidnap' mum fights extradition (2/22/2012 12:04:14 PM)
An Oxfordshire-based mother accused of international parental kidnapping is challenging a move to extradite her back to America.
Google is bypassing the privacy settings of Internet Explorer, claims Microsoft (2/22/2012 11:44:14 AM)
Dean Hachamovitch, Microsoft's corporate vice president for Internet Explorer, accused Google of the practice in a blog post yesterday.
Prison suicide rate 'too high' (2/22/2012 9:24:21 AM)
The prison where a lodger accused of murdering his landlady and her mother was found hanged in his cell has a suicide rate which has been "too high for too long", inspectors have said.
Nikitta murder jury set to resume (2/22/2012 8:44:15 AM)
The jury in a trial of a man accused of raping and murdering pregnant teenager Nikitta Grender will resume its deliberations later.
Prison suicide rate 'too high' (2/22/2012 6:09:45 AM)
The prison where a lodger accused of murdering his landlady and her mother was found hanged in his cell has a suicide rate which has been "too high for too long", inspectors have said.
Rwanda immigrant faces fraud charges (2/22/2012 4:05:03 AM)
A 42-year-old immigrant from Rwanda, who is accused of lying her way into the United States after allegedly participating in the 1994 genocide that left up to 800,000 people dead, is going on trial in a New Hampshire federal court.
Prison suicide rate 'too high' (2/22/2012 2:07:55 AM)
The prison where a lodger accused of murdering his landlady and her mother was found hanged in his cell has a suicide rate which has been "too high for too long", inspectors have said.
Trial of Mubarak enters last day (2/22/2012 2:04:33 AM)
Egypt's trial of ex-President Hosni Mubarak, accused of ordering the killing of protesters during the revolution that ousted him, enters its final day.
Peter Crouch accused of scratching Valencia star (2/22/2012 1:44:22 AM)
Peter Crouch has been accused of leaving scratches on the back of defender Angel Dealbert, whose remarkable outburst seems sure to raise tensions ahead of the Europa League tie in Valencia.
Suzanne Pilley ?told accused man to leave her alone' (2/22/2012 12:24:45 AM)
SUZANNE PILLEY argued with the man accused of her murder two days before she disappeared, the trial was told yesterday.
Single police force move ?being rushed through by SNP' (2/22/2012 12:24:45 AM)
MINISTERS were yesterday accused of rushing through the controversial merger of Scotland's police and fire services after it emerged they will be in place in less than 14 months.
Spain rally over 'violent' police (2/21/2012 6:44:15 PM)
Thousands of people demonstrate in the Spanish city of Valencia after police are accused of using violence against protesters.
Foreign investors fear Japan banks may hijack Olympus board (2/21/2012 5:04:33 PM)
LONDON/TOKYO (Reuters) - Western investors in Japan's disgraced Olympus have accused its banks of trying to take control of the boardroom by stealth, amid growing signs that the firm's major creditors are considering installing their own appointees in the top jobs.
Couch surfer killed after sofa he was riding crashes into oncoming traffic (2/21/2012 4:48:13 PM)
Friend accused of three charges in connection with the incident
Liverpool FC: Liverpool FC accused by campaigners over support for Luis Suarez (2/21/2012 3:48:54 PM)
Liverpool FC have been accused by equality campaigners of "critically undermining" the fight against racism in football with their support for Luis Suarez.
Murder trial told of relationship (2/21/2012 1:44:41 PM)
The mother of Suzanne Pilley tells a court about her daughter's "turbulent" relationship with the man accused of her murder.
Nikitta jury considering verdict (2/21/2012 12:24:22 PM)
The jury in the trial of a man accused of murdering heavily pregnant teenager Nikitta Grender is sent out to consider its verdict.
Foreign investors fear Japan banks may hijack Olympus (2/21/2012 11:24:23 AM)
LONDON/TOKYO (Reuters) - Western investors in Japan's disgraced Olympus have accused its banks of trying to take control of the boardroom by stealth, amid growing signs that the firm's major creditors are considering installing their own appointees in the top jobs.
Liverpool condemned over Luis Suarez racism 'support' (2/21/2012 10:47:17 AM)
Liverpool have been accused by equality campaigners of 'critically undermining' the fight against racism in football with their support for Luis Suarez.
Breaking News: Liverpool accused over Suarez (2/21/2012 10:26:56 AM)
Liverpool have been accused by equality campaigners of "critically undermining" the fight against racism in football with their support for Luis Suarez.
National Sport: Liverpool accused over Suarez (2/21/2012 9:47:13 AM)
Liverpool have been accused by equality campaigners of "critically undermining" the fight against racism in football with their support for Luis Suarez.
Italy guards in two-week custody (2/21/2012 7:44:59 AM)
A court in India remands two members of an Italian navy security team, accused in the fatal shooting of two fishermen, in custody for two weeks.
Gandhi falls foul of poll rules (2/21/2012 7:44:59 AM)
Congress party MP Rahul Gandhi is accused of violating election rules while campaigning for the crucial assembly polls in India's Uttar Pradesh state.
Foreign investors fear Japan banks may hijack Olympus (2/21/2012 6:04:36 AM)
LONDON/TOKYO (Reuters) - Western investors in Japan's disgraced Olympus have accused its banks of trying to take control of the boardroom by stealth, amid media reports that the firm's major creditors are set to install their own appointees in the top jobs.
Santorum calls Obama health program bad for marriage (2/21/2012 6:04:36 AM)
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum accused Democratic President Barack Obama's administration on Monday of implementing healthcare policies that discourage marriage and hurt families.
Santorum calls Obama health program bad for marriage (2/21/2012 3:04:22 AM)
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum accused Democratic President Barack Obama's administration on Monday of implementing healthcare policies that discourage marriage and hurt families.
Putin announces $770bn plan to update military hardware to preserve vital resources (2/21/2012 1:25:59 AM)
While Putin didn’t name any specific nation eyeing Russian mineral riches, in the past he has repeatedly accused the United States of trying to weaken Russia in order to sideline a rival.
Foreign investors fear Japan banks may hijack Olympus board (2/21/2012 1:25:56 AM)
LONDON/TOKYO (Reuters) - Western investors in Japan's disgraced Olympus have accused its banks of trying to take control of the boardroom by stealth, amid media reports that the firm's major creditors are set to install their own appointees in the top jobs.
Owners of Apple trademark claim victory in lower Chinese court that could spell the end of iPad sales there (2/21/2012 1:07:44 AM)
Shenzhen Proview Technology, a firm based in Guangdong province, China, make LCD screens and have accused the technology giant of 'acting dishonestly' when it bought rights to the iPad name.
Pilley murder charge man in court (2/20/2012 9:44:32 PM)
The trial starts of a man accused of murdering Edinburgh book-keeper Suzanne Pilley almost two years ago.
Nikitta Grender trial: Judge tells jurors to put aside sympathy and prejudice (2/20/2012 9:09:23 PM)
THE judge in the trial of an ex-nightclub doorman accused of murdering a pregnant teen has told jurors to put aside sympathy and prejudice when reaching a decision.
U.S. Senators in Cairo want swift end to NGO case (2/20/2012 8:30:32 PM)
CAIRO (Reuters) - U.S. Senators said in Cairo on Monday they hoped for a swift end to a row over U.S. pro-democracy activists accused of working illegally in Egypt and said they were committed to help Egypt nurture its democratic institutions and rebuild its economy.
Nikitta jury to retire on Tuesday (2/20/2012 6:48:20 PM)
Jurors trying a man accused of raping and murdering pregnant teenager Nikitta Grender at her flat are told they will retire to consider their verdict on Tuesday.
Nikitta jury must ignore emotions (2/20/2012 6:48:20 PM)
The judge in the trial of a man accused of murdering a heavily pregnant teenager tells jurors to use their heads not their hearts in reaching a verdict.
Kenya terror accused man 'beaten' (2/20/2012 6:04:45 PM)
A lawyer for a British man held in Kenya over alleged links to Somalia's Islamist insurgency and accused of possessing explosives has said his client was beaten in prison to extract a confession.
Briton to face Kenya bomb trial (2/20/2012 5:24:17 PM)
A British man accused of links to Somalia's Islamist extremists is to stand trial in May for allegedly plotting a bomb attack in Kenya.
Man on trial over car park rape (2/20/2012 1:44:18 PM)
A man goes on trial accused of grabbing a woman on a busy Edinburgh street before raping her in a car park.
Men in court over 'parcel bombs' (2/20/2012 1:44:18 PM)
Two men accused of a plot to kill Celtic manager Neil Lennon and high-profile supporters of the club make a brief appearance in court.
Iranian ships reach Syria, China warns of civil war (2/20/2012 12:05:36 PM)
AMMAN/BEIRUT (Reuters) - China's main newspaper accused Western countries of stirring civil war in Syria and two Iranian warships docked at a Syrian naval base, underscoring rising international tensions over the near year-long crisis.
National Sport: 'Comic' defending cost us - Poyet (2/20/2012 9:28:26 AM)
Brighton manager Gus Poyet accused his side of "comic" defending after they scored three own goals in a 6-1 FA Cup hammering at Liverpool.
Breaking News: 'Comic' defending cost us - Poyet (2/20/2012 8:27:52 AM)
Brighton manager Gus Poyet accused his side of "comic" defending after they scored three own goals in a 6-1 FA Cup hammering at Liverpool.
Plea expected in Indonesia terror trial (2/20/2012 6:03:32 AM)
Umar Patek, an Indonesian man accused of assembling the bombs used in the 2002 Bali attacks, is expected Monday to enter a plea at his trial in Jakarta.
Tory MPs' bitter anger at having to pay more into their pensions (2/19/2012 5:44:30 PM)
In a heated confrontation, Tory backbenchers angrily accused ministers of privately intervening to get the independent expenses watchdog to demand higher pension payments.
China-Malaysia firm rejects S.Sudan accusations in oil row (2/19/2012 5:44:15 PM)
JUBA (Reuters) - Chinese-Malaysian oil firm Petrodar, the main oil operator in South Sudan, denied on Sunday it had helped Sudan seize any southern oil, after Juba accused Chinese firms of cooperating with Khartoum in a row between the two countries.
Arizona sheriff quits Romney campaign amid accusations (2/19/2012 5:44:15 PM)
PHOENIX (Reuters) - A local sheriff resigned as a co-chair of Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney's campaign in Arizona on Saturday after he was accused of threatening a former male lover with deportation to Mexico if he talked about their relationship.
Cameron's 'Cold Shoulder' To Health Leaders (2/19/2012 8:07:54 AM)
David Cameron has been accused of shutting healthcare professionals out of talks on the coalition's controversial NHS reforms.
Tory MPs' bitter anger at having to pay more into their pensions (2/19/2012 3:45:16 AM)
In a heated confrontation, Tory backbenchers angrily accused ministers of privately intervening to get the independent expenses watchdog to demand higher pension payments.
Christopher Tappin: Retired British businessman, 65, faces extradition to US over 'arms to Iran' claims (2/19/2012 3:45:16 AM)
Christopher Tappin (pictured), from Kent, will be extradited on Friday. The U.S. has accused him of trying to sell components for Iranian missiles - a crime that carries a 35-year prison sentence.
David Cameron snubs doctors and nurses over NHS reforms (2/19/2012 12:47:16 AM)
Labour last night accused the Prime Minister of slamming the door on NHS workers
Egypt sets trial date for NGO workers (2/18/2012 9:24:03 PM)
The trial of 43 people accused in a case involving foreign funding will take place in a criminal court on February 26, Egyptian state news agency MENA said Saturday.
Fake bonds found in bank vault: Italian police seize $6 TRILLION (2/18/2012 7:24:23 PM)
The eight alleged fraudsters are accused of counterfeiting bonds, credit card forgery, and usury in the Italian regions of Lombardy, Piedmont, Lazio and Basilicata, police said.
PM 'shutting out' NHS Bill critics (2/18/2012 7:04:17 PM)
David Cameron has been accused of shutting healthcare professionals out of talks on the coalition's NHS reforms.
Breaking news: PM 'shutting out' NHS Bill critics (2/18/2012 6:49:04 PM)
David Cameron has been accused of shutting healthcare professionals out of talks on the coalition's NHS reforms.
UK & World News: PM 'shutting out' NHS Bill critics (2/18/2012 5:27:58 PM)
David Cameron has been accused of shutting healthcare professionals out of talks on the coalition's NHS reforms.
Breaking News: PM 'shutting out' NHS Bill critics (2/18/2012 5:27:57 PM)
David Cameron has been accused of shutting healthcare professionals out of talks on the coalition's NHS reforms.
Breaking News: PM 'shutting out' NHS Bill critics (2/18/2012 5:27:57 PM)
David Cameron has been accused of shutting healthcare professionals out of talks on the coalition's NHS reforms.
Egypt trial on U.S. democracy activists set for February 26 (2/18/2012 1:04:13 PM)
CAIRO (Reuters) - An Egyptian court will start the trial on February 26 of activists from mostly American civil society groups accused of working illegally in Egypt, in a case which has strained U.S.-Egyptian ties.
Megaupload faces more copyright, wire fraud charges (2/18/2012 8:44:16 AM)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. grand jury added more charges against file-sharing website Megaupload and its executives, and also accused them of taking copyrighted content from sites such as YouTube for its own service, according to a new indictment released on Friday.
Risks of placing scientists 'on message' (2/18/2012 3:04:17 AM)
Why the Canadian government is accused of 'muzzling' scientists
East Europeans create a crimewave in the capital as it is revealed they were responsible for 11,000 offences last year (2/18/2012 2:04:16 AM)
Nationals of Poland, Romania and Lithuania are most likely of all foreigners to be prosecuted, while foreigners are accused of one in four of all crimes in London.
The bogus billion dollar bill: Italian police seize $6 TRILLION of fake U.S. bonds (2/18/2012 1:44:26 AM)
The eight alleged fraudsters are accused of counterfeiting bonds, credit card forgery, and usury in the Italian regions of Lombardy, Piedmont, Lazio and Basilicata, police said.
Research chief faces fraud charge (2/17/2012 10:24:04 PM)
The president of an Oregon investment research firm has been arrested on conspiracy and securities fraud charges in a crackdown by US authorities on networking firms accused of passing along secrets about public companies.
Nat Fraser faces trial for murder (2/17/2012 8:04:18 PM)
The trial of a man accused of murdering his wife who disappeared in Moray in 1998 is set to begin in April.
Canada 'muzzling its scientists' (2/17/2012 6:44:13 PM)
The Canadian government is accused of "muzzling" its scientists, but the government says it views science communication as a priority.
Carroll case mother admits charge (2/17/2012 3:24:16 PM)
The mother of one of the two men accused of the murder of Constable Stephen Carroll pleads guilty to obstructing police investigating the killing.
Italy police seize $6 trillion of fake U.S. T-bonds (2/17/2012 3:24:13 PM)
POTENZA, Italy (Reuters) - Italian police said on Friday they had seized about $6 trillion of fake U.S. Treasury bonds in Switzerland, and issued arrest warrants for eight people accused of international fraud and other financial crimes.
Italy police seize $6 trillion of fake U.S. T-bonds (2/17/2012 3:24:12 PM)
POTENZA, Italy (Reuters) - Italian police said on Friday they had seized about $6 trillion of fake U.S. Treasury bonds in Switzerland, and issued arrest warrants for eight people accused of international fraud and other financial crimes.
Man takes on Twitter over 'hate blog' (2/17/2012 1:24:03 PM)
An Australian man is taking legal against social media giant Twitter after being erroneously accused in a tweet of writing a so-called hate blog.
UN chief condemns Assad violence (2/17/2012 9:24:04 AM)
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has accused the Syrian regime of committing "almost-certain" crimes against humanity as activists reported fresh violence and the arrest of several prominent dissidents.
Collapsed Lynette White corruption probe ran up ‘astounding’ bill of £9m (2/17/2012 6:47:28 AM)
THE INVESTIGATION behind the Lynette White police corruption trial which collapsed in December finding the accused formally not guilty cost South Wales Police more than £9m, it can be revealed today.
British boss wanted by US for selling missile components to Iran has seven days to give himself up for extradition (2/17/2012 3:45:56 AM)
Christopher Tappin (pictured), a 64-year-old grandfather and golf club president, is accused of trying to export batteries for Iranian missiles but claims he was the victim of an FBI sting.
Chamber of Commerce chief 'raped schoolgirl on his bed while his wife lay next to them and watched' (2/17/2012 3:45:56 AM)
Derek Chartres, 59, from Newport, Isle of Wight, allegedly watched pornography and engaged in sex acts in front of two schoolgirls and is also accused of raping a girl under 16.
Casey Kearney: Woman accused of stabbing Casey spent her childhood in foster homes (2/17/2012 3:45:56 AM)
Hannah Bonser, pictured, was accused of murdering Casey-Lyanne Kearney and possessing two knives on Tuesday.
VIDEO: 'Underwear bomber' sentenced to life (2/16/2012 10:24:53 PM)
A Nigerian man accused of trying to bomb a US-bound flight on Christmas Day 2009 has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
'Underwear bomber' faces sentence (2/16/2012 5:45:19 PM)
A Nigerian man accused of trying to bomb a US-bound flight on Christmas Day 2009 is to be sentenced in a federal court in Detroit.
Man accused of Thetford murder pleads not guilty at Norwich Crown Court (2/16/2012 5:27:54 PM)
The man accused of murdering a 65-year-old Thetford man in December has pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Breaking News: Ex-minister Chris Huhne in court (2/16/2012 3:28:38 PM)
Former energy secretary Chris Huhne has arrived at court for his first appearance accused of perverting the course of justice.
Teen gang murderer given life sentence (2/16/2012 2:51:31 PM)
A teenager accused of two gang murders at the age of 16 was today given a life term.
Ex-minister Chris Huhne in court (2/16/2012 2:51:31 PM)
Former energy secretary Chris Huhne has arrived at court for his first appearance accused of perverting the course of justice.
Ex-minister Chris Huhne in court (2/16/2012 2:29:08 PM)
Former energy secretary Chris Huhne has arrived at court for his first appearance accused of perverting the course of justice.
Conwy County News: Craig-y-Don residents accuse council of deviousness over housing plans (2/16/2012 1:31:58 PM)
A COUNCIL has been accused of “deviousness” after residents discovered by accident that a greenfield site close to their homes has been designated for housing.
Breaking News: Ex-minister Chris Huhne in court (2/16/2012 1:31:58 PM)
Former energy secretary Chris Huhne has arrived at court for his first appearance accused of perverting the course of justice.
UK & World News: Ex-minister Chris Huhne in court (2/16/2012 12:08:22 PM)
Former energy secretary Chris Huhne has arrived at court for his first appearance accused of perverting the course of justice.
Five youths on trial for murder (2/16/2012 11:44:03 AM)
Five teenagers go on trial accused of murdering a 17-year-old man in Greenock to prevent him giving evidence in a court case.
Sean Penn on Prince William in the Falklands (2/16/2012 11:44:03 AM)
Actor Sean Penn has accused the United Kingdom of insensitivity for sending Prince William to the Falklands.Related StoriesPrince William begins his Falkland Islands tourDavid Cameron condemns Argentina over Falkland IslandsRelated StoriesMPs to visit FalklandsWills and Kate become Barbie dolls
Breaking news: Ex-minister Chris Huhne in court (2/16/2012 11:27:52 AM)
Former energy secretary Chris Huhne has arrived at court for his first appearance accused of perverting the course of justice.
Huhne in court alongside ex-wife (2/16/2012 11:24:03 AM)
Former energy secretary Chris Huhne is expected to make his first appearance in court accused of perverting the course of justice.
Breaking news: Huhne in court alongside ex-wife (2/16/2012 10:28:11 AM)
Former energy secretary Chris Huhne is expected to make his first appearance in court accused of perverting the course of justice.
Ex-minister Chris Huhne in court (2/16/2012 10:09:04 AM)
Former energy secretary Chris Huhne has arrived at court for his first appearance accused of perverting the course of justice.