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Gordon Brown calls for the release of five British hostages in Iraq after claims one of them has taken his own life.
Cameron not rejecting tax rises
Tory leader David Cameron refuses to reveal whether he would raise taxes if he becomes prime minister.
'Revolutionary' plans for welfare
Welfare reforms to be unveiled - including ending incapacity benefits - will "transform lives", says minister James Purnell.
Brown in £30m Palestinian pledge
Gordon Brown announces £30m of British support for the Palestinian Authority for development in the territories.
Surgeons could earn pay bonuses
Surgeons could earn bonuses for operations under plans being considered by the UK's largest hospital trust.
Bomb blasts hit Spanish resorts
Four bombs explode near Santander in northern Spain, but there are no reports of casualties.
HBOS to reveal share issue result
Halifax Bank of Scotland will reveal on Monday the level of investor demand for new shares in its £4bn rights issue.
Coalition 'bombs Afghan police'
At least 13 police and civilians are killed in two incidents involving international forces in Afghanistan, officials say.
Arab nations 'agree Sudan action'
Arab League ministers meeting in emergency session say they have agreed a plan to defuse the crisis over Sudan's President Bashir.
Zimbabwe introduces Z$100bn note
The central bank in Zimbabwe is to issue Z$100bn bank notes, as hyperinflation pushes prices in the country ever-higher.
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