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Nationwide lie detector tests to catch benefit cheats
Benefit claimants will be subjected to lie detector tests in a widespread Government crackdown.
Cabinet Secretary sends warning to Government
Sir Gus O'Donnell warns staff in wake of arrest of an official for allegedly leaking documents to the Tories.
Terrorist triggers alert for 'sister' who guided him
A Mumbai terrorist captured by police has confirmed that a woman in Islamic dress guided him around the city.
Mother run down and left for dead by thief
A mother of two has been run over after a thief stole her car while she scraped ice off her windscreen.
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Protesters leave Thai airports but tourists remain stranded
Anti-government protesters in Bangkok have left the city's airports after an occupation that stranded thousands.
De Menezes killers 'committed no crime'
Officers who shot Jean Charles de Menezes seven times in the head were not criminally responsible for his death, rules coroner.
Doctors operate to separate twins
Surgeons are separating conjoined twins Faith and Hope Williams after their condition deterioriated.
British stem cell treatment could end need for transplants
A major advance in treatment for millions of heart patients has been heralded by revolutionary stem cell surgery, developed by a British-based team of scientists.
Teens to sit Sats despite axing of compulsory test
Almost three quarters of schools are preparing to subject teenagers to Sats tests next year, even though the controversial exams are no longer compulsory.
Woman pays fine with wheelbarrow of pennies
Woman pays an £80 parking fine in pennies after her council rejected adjudicator's advice to cancel its demand.
Jobless could be forced to carry out 'community punishments'
Unemployed people could be forced to perform taks such as litter-picking or gardening if they miss meetings to help them back into the workplace.
'Master' jailed for forcing girlfriend into sex with others
A self-styled sex master who walked girlfriends around on a dog lead was jailed for three years for forcing a lover to have sex with other men.
Rocky Atlantic isle of Barra crowned best village in Britain
It is an award most often associated with chocolate box villages boasting tighly-manicured lawns and rows upon row of perfect hanging baskets.
Women play hard to get to find out how helpful men will be, scientists say
Women play hard to get in order to determine how helpful a potential mate will be in bringing up a child, a study has found.
US 'face terrorist attack by 2013'
The United States should expect a terrorist attack using nuclear or biological weapons within the next five years, report says.
Cameron plans New Year return for 'big beasts'
David Cameron is planning to approach the Conservative Party's experienced "big hitters" about returning to the Tory frontbench in a New Year reshuffle, The Daily Telegraph has learnt.
Two charged with torturing emaciated US teenager
A husband and wife have been charged with torture and kidnapping after a bruised 17-year-old turned up at a California gym with a chain locked to his ankle, claiming he had just fled his captors, authorities said.
Popstar guilty of inciting genocide
A Rwandan pop star has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for inciting Hutus in his country to commit genocide.
Abu Qatada could be free in weeks
Radical Muslim cleric is back in jail after breaching bail terms, but he could be freed if the Home Office loses its battle to deport him.
Mugabe 'should be removed by force'
Zimbabwe's president should be removed from office by forceand South Africa should help, a senior member of the breakaway ANC said.
Lenders offering cut-price mortgages at 2pc
Lenders are offering mortgages rates of as little as 2 per cent to wean customers off tracker deals.
Homeless encouraged to move into foreclosed houses
Homeless people are being encouraged to move into foreclosed properties as squatting levels rise across America.
Oxfam calls for £34bn annual climate change fund
Green taxes on pollution, aviation and shipping should contribute to a £34 billion annual fund to help poorer countries adapt, says charity.
DFS exaggerated size of sofas
The furniture store DFS made its sofas look bigger than they actually were using special effects in a television advert, the industry watchdog has ruled.
Santa attacked at fake Lapland
A Santa and three of his elves have been attacked by customers at a Lapland theme park.
Man jailed for sex with a horse
A man has been jailed for three years after being caught having sex with a horse – twice.
Britain's most pathetic Christmas tree
Britain's most pathetic Christmas tree has been unveiled at a shopping centre in County Durham.
CCTV images from Mumbai attacks
Footage has emerged showing passengers fleeing gunshot at CST train terminus.
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'Body swap' illusion fools volunteers
People can be tricked into thinking they inhabit a different body to their own, scientists have shown for the first time.
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