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A riot police officer kicks back a tear gas canister during clashes in Athens (AP)

Greek parliament approves debt bill

Greece's parliament has approved an austerity and debt-relief bill, crucial for the country to avoid bankruptcy and remain in the eurozone.

The Artist takes seven Bafta awards

Silent film The Artist has made a big noise at the Bafta film awards winning seven awards including Best Film, Leading Actor and Best Director.

Whitney Houston, pictured in 1999, who died aged 48 (John Giles)

Houston death overshadows Grammys

The Grammys got under way, with the Recording Academy trying to focus on music's biggest night after of the death of one of music's biggest names - Whitney Houston.

Public sector bonuses under review

The coalition has launched a review of public sector bonuses amid anger over payouts at bodies such as Royal Bank of Scotland.

Simon Burns says the coalition Government remains convinced that productivity in the NHS needs to improve

NHS output decline 'is a myth'

The decline in NHS productivity, one of the reasons cited to justify the Government's controversial health reforms, is "a myth", it has been claimed.

City go back to the top

Manchester City returned to the top of the Barclays Premier League with a 1-0 win over a floundering Aston Villa side whose nightmare home form shows no sign of easing.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has apologised for his conduct during his post-match interview with Sky Sports on Saturday as he faced questions about Luis Suarez's refusal to shake hands with Manchester United defender Patrice Evra.

United accept Liverpool apologies

Manchester United have accepted the apologies of Liverpool striker Luis Suarez and manager Kenny Dalglish over their actions at Saturday's Barclays Premier League game at Old Trafford.

Robertson: Damage not irreparable

Sports minister Hugh Robertson accepts this season's race controversies in the Barclays Premier League have "tarnished" the reputation of the game, but does not think the damage is irreparable.

Odemwingie stars in derby victory

Hat-trick hero Peter Odemwingie earned West Brom a 5-1 victory in the Black Country derby and increased the pressure on Wolves boss Mick McCarthy after the home side were demolished at Molineux.

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Damilola killer sent back to jail

One of Damilola Taylor's killers was back behind bars today - only 16 days after being released from jail. Ricky Preddie (pictured left) was recalled to prison last night after breaching the terms of his parole

Dispossessed: Knuckle down and fight for a better life, says Lennox Lewis

Heavyweight Lennox Lewis hands out a tough lesson at a boxing academy that helps troubled teens. David Cohen finds out how the ring is changing lives - with the help of Comic Relief Comments (5)

Cameron wins hands down: Body language expert gives PM the thumbs up

A leading expert on body language has revealed that when the Prime Minister splays his fingers he is actually taking charge of the debate Comments (17)

Barclays cuts bonuses by a third to �1.5 billion

Barclays has bowed to public pressure and slashed the bonuses paid to its City investment bankers by a third, to a total of �1.5 billion Comments (17)

Rothschild in libel defeat over trip with Mandelson

Banker Nathaniel Rothschild lost a libel action over claims he had been the "puppet master" between Lord Mandelson and Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska.

Mayor: Ken branded 'a vulgar embarrassment' in new gay storm

Ken Livingstone was engulfed in a fresh row over "offensive" comments about homosexuality today after claiming gay bankers would have their penises cut off in Dubai Comments (47)

Olympics: 'Best of British' concert to mark end of Olympics

The Olympics will sign off with a spectacular concert in Hyde Park with the Rolling Stones, Adele and Blur all being courted for a "Best of British" night Comments (7)

Hunt for 'brazen' thief filmed stealing mobile phone on train

Watch the video: Police are hunting a thief who was filmed by a train passenger stealing a mobile phone from a woman's handbag after she accidentally left it in the carriage Comments (30)

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Football: Harry Redknapp: England is the ultimate job but I couldn't manage Spurs as well

Harry Redknapp has described becoming �England manager as "the ultimate job" but insisted he could not lead both Tottenham and his country Comments (17)

Football: Derby blow for Thierry Henry after Arsene Wenger fails to extend loan

Striker denied the opportunity to face Spurs as Arsenal confirm he will be returning to MLS the day after Milan clash Comments (7)

Football: I know Harry Redknapp can handle transition to the England job

Sam Allardyce: The new manager will have to adjust to having the players for only 10 games a year, instead of 40-plus Comments (3)

Football: Pressure's on Andre Villas-Boas as Roman Abramovich renews contact with Jose Mourinho

The pressure on Andre Villas-Boas is mounting amid the news that Roman Abramovich has been stepping up his communication with former boss Jose Mourinho in recent months Comments (11)

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Dip in profits puts the skids under targets at Barclays

Barclays could miss its ambitious, medium-term profitability target, chief executive Bob Diamond has admitted, as the bank reported a 3% fall in annual profits to �5.9 billion Comments (10)

New inflation fear as oil spike raises industry costs

A sudden spike in crude oil prices pushed up manufacturers' costs in January, giving the Bank of England a fresh inflation warning a day after it voted to pump an extra �50 billion into the struggling UK economy Comments (4)

Greek bailout snag sends jitters through markets

Stock markets wobbled and jittery investors are seeking safe havens, as struggling Greece was denied vital bailout funds by Europe's finance ministers Comments (11)

Chelsea tractor that is just electrifying...

Environmentalists usually revile them for their gas-guzzling status, but this is one SUV that could become the Chelsea tractor of choice for green mums on the school run Comments (3)

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Art: Yayoi Kusama, Tate Modern - review

Yayoi Kusama's polka dots have become so ubiquitous on the global art scene that they have, to an extent, suffocated her own history Comments

Film: A Dangerous Method - review

Film of the week: Keira Knightley dazzles as the young patient who sparked Freud and Jung's intense rivalry in David Cronenberg's pyscho drama Comments (3)

Film: The Woman In Black - review

James Watkins's film, which looks good, is a ghost story as much as a horror movie and yields up its secrets at an even pace. It all works reasonably well but it lacks real punch Comments (2)

Film: The Muppets - review

Though rather too long and more than a bit uneven, this film reminds us that this insane group of toys are capable of wit and sophistication as well as farcical comedy Comments

Theatre: Absent Friends, Harold Pinter Theatre - review

First night: Absent Friends makes grief funny - a rare feat. And although Alan Ayckbourn's 1974 play is a period piece, its sharp understanding of psychology feels up-to-date Comments

Music: Flame and glory: Rammstein set to light up London

Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows Comments (4)

Hot tickets: weekend gigs, exhibitions and comedy

What to do and where to go this weekend... Comments

Music: The Black Keys, Alexandra Palace - review

Clattering drums and raw guitar riffs - in our era of airbrushing and auto-tuning, this Ohio duo are a definitive argument for keeping things rugged and real Comments (3)