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Russian dissidents accuse BBC of ‘pro-Putin’ bias in documentary series

BBC2's Putin, Russia and the West series criticised by Russian exiles for its alleged "pro-Putin" bias.

Lib Dem MP Chris Huhne charged with perverting the course of justice, resigns from Cabinet

The Lib Dem MP has resigned as energy secretary over speeding points controversy

Prince William arrives in Falkland Islands as war of words between Britain and Argentina intensifies

Who should have the Falkland Islands: Britain or Agentina?

Port Said football disaster: Violent protests as fans blame military authorities for the riot

Was the military regime behind the deaths of seventy-four Egyptian football fans?

Breast cancer charity cuts ties with Planned Parenthood, caves to conservatives

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation cut funding to Planned Parenthood - and found itself deep in controversy.

US to end combat in Afghanistan by 2013, as Pakistan rejects claims it backs the Taliban

The US has signaled its intention to leave Afghanistan early, even as reports suggest that the Taliban, with Pakistan's backing, is ready to pick up the pieces.