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Hospitals braced for 24-hour doctor strike By Nick Triggle Health correspondent 10 February 2016 From the section Health Image copyright PA Hospitals in England are braced for another day of disruption as junior doctors take part in a second 24-hour strike over pay and conditions. NHS bosses said more than 2,800 non-emergency operations had been cancelled in advance of the walkout, which gets unde…

EU referendum: UK renegotiation would be 'legally binding' 9 February 2016 From the section UK Politics Image copyright AFP Any agreement on changes to the UK's membership of the EU would be "legally binding", papers released ahead of next week's crunch summit have indicated. David Cameron hopes to get agreement for his proposed renegotiation at a meeting of EU leaders on 18 February, paving the way for a future referendum. …

South Africa's Zuma makes U-turn over Nkandla revamp money 9 February 2016 From the section Africa Image copyright AFP Image caption The Nkandla residence has become a political headache for Mr Zuma South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has made a U-turn in court over his refusal to repay some of the $23m (£15m) of state money used to upgrade his home. His la…

North Korea nuclear: Plutonium reactor 'restarted' 9 February 2016 From the section Asia Media captionHas North Korea got the bomb?North Korea has restarted a plutonium production reactor that could provide a stockpile for nuclear weapons, US intelligence chief James Clapper says. He also said the North had taken steps towards making an intercontinental ballistic missile system. It comes days after the North launched a long-range rocket, which critics say is a test of banned missile technology. Last Septem…

Trident: Getting agreed Labour position 'may be impossible' 9 February 2016 From the section UK Politics Media captionShadow home secretary Andy Burnham on the issue of Trident within the Labour party.Shadow home secretary Andy Burnham says it may be "impossible" for Labour to reach an agreed position on Trident. Mr Burnham, who backs renewal of the UK's nuclear weapons, said a review by shadow defence secretary Emily Thornberry would be "very difficult". Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn backs unilateral nuclea…

Bill Cosby: US judge allows sex assault case against actor 4 February 2016 From the section US & Canada Image copyright European photopress agency Image caption Cosby waved to fans as he left court in Pennsylvania US prosecutors can proceed with a sexual assault charge against comedian Bill Cosby, a judge has ruled. Mr Cosby is accused of drugging and fo…

Germany train crash: Several killed near Bavarian town of Bad Aibling 9 February 2016 From the section Europe Image copyright AP Image caption The collision occurred close to the border with Austria Two passenger trains have collided in the German state of Bavaria, with police saying at least four people have been killed and scores injured. The head-on crash…

Indian leopard injures six in Bangalore school 8 February 2016 From the section India Image copyright Kashif Masood Image caption The leopard was tranquilised on Sunday evening A male leopard which entered a school in the Indian city of Bangalore injured six people trying to capture it. A scientist and a forestry employee were among those mauled during the n…

Hong Kong clashes as police clear food stalls 9 February 2016 From the section China Media captionHundreds took part in the violent protestsClashes have broken out in Hong Kong's Mong Kok district as police cleared illegal food stalls set up for Lunar New Year celebrations. Violence erupted overnight as food and hygiene inspectors tried to remove vendors from the junction of Portland Street and Shan Tung Street. Angry protesters threw bricks and other missiles at police, who used batons and pepper spray. …

US election 2016: New Hampshire set for key primary 9 February 2016 From the section US Election 2016 Image copyright AP Image caption Campaigners have been canvassing for support across New Hampshire until the last moment People in the US state of New Hampshire are set to vote in the contests between candidates seeking the Republican and the Democratic party…

Long journeys for acute mental health care 'must end' 9 February 2016 From the section Health Image copyright SPL Sending mentally ill adults in England long distances for care is unacceptable and must end, a report by experts says. The Independent Commission, chaired by ex-NHS chief executive Lord Crisp, said the practice meant some mental health services were potentially dangerous. Each month, some 500 patients have to trav…

Widow of Islamic State leader charged over US hostage's death 8 February 2016 From the section US & Canada Image copyright Daily Courier, Prescott AZ Image caption Ms Mueller was an aid worker in Syria before being taken captive by IS The widow of a former senior leader in the Islamic State (IS) group has been charged with conspiracy in the death of a US …

US to help South Korea develop missile defence system 8 February 2016 From the section Asia Image copyright AFP Image caption An image from the rocket was broadcast on North Korean TV The US will help South Korea deploy an advanced missile defence system as soon as possible, officials from the Pentagon have said. They say the shield will help South Korea of…

Syria 'exterminating detainees' - UN report 8 February 2016 From the section Middle East Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Torture, rampant disease and extrajudicial execution claim the lives of many detainees The Syrian government has carried out a state policy of extermination against thousands of detainees, UN human rights investigators say. They…

Migrant crisis: '33 dead' off Turkey as two boats sink 8 February 2016 From the section Europe Two boats on their way to Greece have capsized near Turkey, killing at least 33 migrants, Turkish media say. Both the Anadolu and Dogan agencies reported that 22 people died close to the Greek island of Lesbos. Dogan said another 11 people died in a separate incident further south, near Dikili in Turkey's Izmir province. Up to 5 February, at least 374 people had died crossing …