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MPs reconsider anti-terror bill.
Peers have refused to give up amendments that would put a 12-month time limit on the bill and place a higher standard of proof on suspects.
Hotspot users gain free net calls.
Skype users will be able to make net calls via wi-fi without paying for net access.
Prevention of Terrorism Bill 'may still breach human rights laws'.
The all-party Joint Committee on Human Rights said the "unprecedented scope" of the powers and the "potentially drastic" effect on human rights warranted a greater degree of judicial control.
Scheme to reward 'green' farmers.
The Environmental Stewardship Scheme allows every farmer in England to earn payments for making their land more hospitable to wildlife.
International Women’s Day is 8 March.
Around the world, International Women's Day (IWD) marks a celebration of economic, social, cultural and political achievements for women. See the message by Kofi Annan...Events in London here...And around the world...
UNAIDS agency forecasts up to 89 Million More AIDS Victims in Africa by 2025.
"Africa is facing an unprecedented crisis and a challenge never before seen since the advent of slavery".
Another blogger gets jail sentence.
Reporters without Borders report: an Iranian weblog editor has been imprisoned and fined for supposedly insulting the country's leaders and making anti-government propaganda.
Hacker who penetrated T-Mobile systems is finally charged.
A Secret Service informant linked the man to sensitive agency documents in underground chat rooms and to a bulletin board offer to provide T-Mobile customers' personal information.
Recycling on order.
EU directive to take effect in August will put responsibility for recycling consumer electronics with manufacturers and retailers.
UK terrorism suspects may face restrictions.
Proposed "Control Orders" would be imposed by the Home Secretary, rather than the courts.