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Air rage incidents soar on UK flights By Adrian Goldberg Presenter, 5 live Investigates 18 September 2016 From the section UK Media captionOne incident a day of bad behaviour by aircraft passengers is being reported.The number of so-called "air rage" incidents on UK airlines has quadrupled over a three-year period, according to figures seen by the BBC. Civil Aviation Authority data shows there were 386 dangerous incidents in 2015 - compared with just 85 in 2013…

US election: Clinton security should be disarmed, says Trump 17 September 2016 From the section US Election 2016 Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Mrs Clinton's team accused Mr Trump of "inciting people to violence" Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump is facing criticism after appearing to hint at the assassination of …

MPs call for medical cannabis to be made legal By Michelle Roberts Health editor, BBC News online 13 September 2016 From the section Health Image copyright Thinkstock Taking cannabis for medical reasons should be made legal, says a cross-party group of UK politicians. The All Party Parliamentary Group on Drug Policy Reform says there is clear evidence cannabis could have a ther…

British troops condemned over Iraqi boy's death in 2003 16 September 2016 From the section UK Image copyright Other Image caption Ahmed Jabbar Kareem Ali died in 2003 in a Basra canal Four UK soldiers who "forced" an Iraqi boy into a canal and let him drown have been condemned by a judge investigating civilian deaths in the Iraq War. Ahme…

Diane James becomes UKIP leader 16 September 2016 From the section UK Politics Image copyright AFP Diane James has been elected as the new leader of the UK Independence Party. Ms James had been regarded as the favourite to succeed Nigel Farage, who quit as leader following the UK's vote to leave the EU. The MEP for South East England is a former businesswoman and healthcare professional and has been the part…

US election: Trump campaign acknowledges Obama was born in US 16 September 2016 From the section US Election 2016 Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Mr Trump has frequently questioned Mr Obama's citizenship in the past The Trump campaign has acknowledged in a statement that President Obama was born in the US. The Republican candidat…

US election: Comeback Clinton vows: 'I'll never walk away' 16 September 2016 From the section US Election 2016 Media captionHillary Clinton told reporters on her campaign plane: "I am doing great"Hillary Clinton has vowed she will never give up as she hit the campaign trail again following a three-day rest after being diagnosed with pneumonia. Speaking at a rally in Greensboro, North Carolina, the Democratic nominee said her time off was a gift, allowing her to reflect on the campaign. She…

US election: Donald Trump in excellent health, says his doctor 15 September 2016 From the section US Election 2016 Media captionTrump says he needs to lose weight (ZoCo Productions, LLC)Republican nominee Donald Trump is in "excellent physical health," according to a letter from his doctor. Mr Trump released the letter following a recent physical examination by Dr Harold N Bornstein. The 70-year-old is listed as 6 foot 3 inches (1.9 metres) and weighs 236 pounds (107 kilos). The letter c…

Hinkley Point: UK approves nuclear plant deal 15 September 2016 From the section Business Image copyright PA Image caption Artist's impression of Hinkley Point C building proposals The government has given the go ahead for a new £18bn nuclear power station in the UK after imposing "significant new safeguards" to protect national security. T…

Philippine President Duterte 'ordered political rivals killed' 15 September 2016 From the section Asia Image copyright EPA Image caption Mr Duterte became mayor of Davao in 1988 Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the murder of political opponents while mayor of Davao, a former death squad member has alleged. Edgar Matobato told a…

Care for elderly 'increasingly rationed' in England By Nick Triggle Health correspondent 15 September 2016 From the section Health Image copyright Thinkstock Government-funded care for older people is being increasingly rationed in England, leaving growing numbers to fend for themselves, a review suggests. The number of over-65s being helped by councils had fallen by a quarter in…

Hillary Clinton 'felt unwell' at 9/11 ceremony 11 September 2016 From the section US Election 2016 Media captionHillary Clinton left the New York event after feeling "overheated", according to her campaignUS Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says she is "feeling great" hours after her early exit from a 9/11 ceremony raised health fears. Her campaign said earlier she had left the event in New York because she had "felt overheated" and had gone to her daughter's apartment. Mr…

David Cameron to quit as Tory MP for Witney 12 September 2016 From the section UK Politics Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron is to stand down as an MP, triggering a by-election in his Oxfordshire seat of Witney. Mr Cameron resigned as prime minister after June's EU referendum and was replaced by Theresa May. He initially said he would continue as an MP until the next general election. The 49-year-old has represented Witney since 2001, becoming Con…

UK Ebola nurse Pauline Cafferkey cleared of misconduct 14 September 2016 From the section Glasgow & West Scotland A Scots nurse who survived Ebola has been cleared of misconduct charges by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Pauline Cafferkey, 40, was infected while working in Sierra Leone in 2014. She faced charges for allegedly allowing a wrong temperature to be recorded at Heathrow and for leaving a screening area without flagging it up. The cond…

Trump Foundation under investigation for suspected 'impropriety' 14 September 2016 From the section US Election 2016 Image copyright AP Image caption A payment from Mr Trump to Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi (pictured left) has been under investigation New York's attorney general says he is investigating Republican presidential candidate…