UK & World News for 27 November 2010

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War games add to Korea tensions Nov 27 2010

The US and South Korea prepared for military manoeuvres on Sunday as South Koreans demanded vengeance over a deadly North Korean artillery bombardment that has raised fears of more clashes between the nations.Read

US agents thwart teen's bomb plot Nov 27 2010

Undercover agents arrested a Somali-born teenager as he tried blowing up a van full of what he believed were explosives at a crowded Christmas tree lighting ceremony, authorities in the US said.Read

North Korea in human shield claims Nov 27 2010

North Korea has accused South Korea of using civilians as human shields around artillery positions on an island attacked by the North, seeking to justify a bombardment that killed four South Koreans and sent tensions soaring.Read

McCluskey: Government 'wrecking UK' Nov 27 2010

The government has been accused of taking a "wrecking ball" to the country by its cuts in public spending.Read

'Stay inside' plea as winter bites Nov 27 2010

Severe weather warnings are in place across the country with police in some areas urging people to stay indoors.Read

Blair: Religion is force for good Nov 27 2010

Tony Blair has defended religious faith as a force for good in the world during a televised debate with atheist and columnist Christopher Hitchens.Read

1,000 British aid workers for Haiti Nov 27 2010

Britain will supply more than 1,000 medical staff to help fight the worsening cholera epidemic in Haiti, the government has announced.Read

Astute submarine boss loses command Nov 27 2010

The naval chief in charge of a nuclear-powered submarine which ran aground on a shingle bank has been relieved of his command.Read

Miliband: 'move beyond New Labour' Nov 27 2010

Ed Miliband has promised to make Labour the party of people's "hopes and aspirations" as he launched a full-scale review of its policies.Read

Kidnapped woman considered suicide Nov 27 2010

Hostage Rachel Chandler contemplated suicide as she and her husband were held captive by Somali pirates, the now-freed woman has said.Read

Tributes to Damilola 10 years on Nov 27 2010

Family and friends of Damilola Taylor are gathering to remember his legacy exactly a decade since his death.Read

Universities 'must help poorest' Nov 27 2010

The head of the Charity Commission has stepped into the university tuition fees debate, saying colleges needed to ensure access for the poorest people.Read

70% use credit cards to shop online Nov 27 2010

Nearly three-quarters of credit card-holders regularly use their plastic to buy things online, spending an average of nearly £200 a month, research has indicated.Read

Opponents of spending cuts step up Nov 27 2010

Politicians, trade union officials and campaign groups are gathering to voice their opposition to the Government's planned multi-billion pound spending cuts.Read

Coalition could go on, says Major Nov 27 2010

Former prime minister Sir John Major has said the Conservative-Liberal coalition should be prepared to continue beyond the next election.Read

UK on snow alert as mercury plunges Nov 27 2010

Severe weather warnings for almost all of the UK are in place, with heavy snow, widespread icy roads and bitter temperatures forecast.Read

Allies braced for WikiLeaks claims Nov 27 2010

The US administration and key allies around the world are braced for the release of a vast quantity of sensitive diplomatic files on whistleblower website WikiLeaks.Read

No change in spending despite fears Nov 27 2010

The majority of Britons are failing to change their saving and spending habits, despite three-quarters claiming to be worried about their finances, a survey has shown.Read

PM ready for World Cup bid 'fight' Nov 27 2010

England is facing a "real fight" in its bid to host the 2018 World Cup, David Cameron has warned.Read

WikiLeaks US move 'will risk lives' Nov 27 2010

The Obama administration has condemned as "irresponsible" the expected release of classified diplomatic cables by the WikiLeaks website and warned it will endanger "lives and interests".Read

Miliband to launch Labour overhaul Nov 27 2010

Ed Miliband is to launch a comprehensive overhaul of Labour's policies as he vows to learn the lessons of the party's general election defeat in May.Read

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