UK & World News for 1 January 2013

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'Fiscal cliff' Bill faces new hitch Jan 01 2013

US politicians who hoped to resolve any uncertainty over the so-called "fiscal cliff" before financial markets reopen on January 2 has run into trouble as the Republican-controlled House of Representatives objected to urgent legislation approved by the Senate in a New Year drama unlike any other in the history of Congress.Read

Third arrest in Pc murder bid probe Jan 01 2013

Detectives investigating the attempted murder of a police officer in Northern Ireland have made a third arrest.Read

US economy bill heads to House Jan 01 2013

US lawmakers hope to resolve any uncertainty over the so-called "fiscal cliff" before financial markets reopen on January 2, with the House of Representatives considering urgent legislation approved by the Senate in a middle-of-the-night new year's drama unlike any other in the history of Congress.Read

Women teachers killed in gun ambush Jan 01 2013

Gunmen have killed five female teachers and two aid workers in an ambush on a van carrying workers home from their jobs at a community centre in north-west Pakistan, officials said.Read

Briton shot dead at New Year party Jan 01 2013

A British tourist has been shot dead at a New Year's Eve party in Thailand after getting caught in the crossfire of a gun fight between local gangs.Read

No rain on London's New Year parade Jan 01 2013

Spectators basked in sunshine as London welcomed 2013 with a New Year's Day parade that celebrated the city's Olympics glory.Read

Hunt for ferry-jump boy called off Jan 01 2013

The search for a teenager who jumped into a river from a ferry has been called off, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said.Read

Tragedy mars new year celebrations Jan 01 2013

It was a sad start to 2013 for many as deaths, disturbances and missing people cast a shadow on New Year celebrations.Read

61 dead in Ivory Coast stampede Jan 01 2013

At least 61 people have been killed in a stampede when new year celebrations turned into a panicked stampede in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.Read

Friends pray for ferry jump boy Jan 01 2013

Friends of a teenager missing after he jumped from a ferry into a river are hoping he is found alive.Read

UK settles in for 2013 celebrations Jan 01 2013

With the first day of 2013 well under way, the UK is basking in the peace and quiet after raucous celebrations up and down the land - and as far flung as Afghanistan.Read

Councils considering 20mph zones Jan 01 2013

Millions of drivers are facing the prospect of reduced speed limits in towns and cities across England and Wales, according to new research.Read

C4 Queen joke prompts complaints Jan 01 2013

Channel 4 is facing a backlash after broadcasting a show featuring a lewd joke about the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.Read

US steps back from fiscal cliff Jan 01 2013

US politicians have stepped back from the fiscal cliff which many feared could prompt a new economic downturn.Read

Search after man swept into sea Jan 01 2013

Rescue crews are searching a stretch of coastline after a man was swept into the sea in gale-force winds.Read

India rape: five face murder charge Jan 01 2013

Police are expected to formally charge five of six suspects with murder over the death of a 23-year-old woman gang-raped on a bus in New Delhi, India.Read

Senate approves 'fiscal cliff' deal Jan 01 2013

The US Senate has passed legislation to block the impact of across-the-board tax increases and spending cuts that make up the fiscal cliff.Read

River search for ferry jump boy, 16 Jan 01 2013

A search is under way after a teenage boy jumped from a ferry into a river.Read

Deal averts 'fiscal cliff' crisis Jan 01 2013

The White House reached a last-minute deal with Republican politicians to prevent sweeping new year tax increases and spending cuts.Read

Last-ditch deal averts fiscal cliff Jan 01 2013

The White House and Republican politicians have reached a deal to avert the America's "fiscal cliff" crisis, a Democratic aide has said.Read

Stamps to celebrate best of British Jan 01 2013

The Royal Mail is set to celebrate the best of British, including Doctor Who, Jane Austen and the London Underground, with a range of stamps for 2013.Read

Jobseekers can now get bus for free Jan 01 2013

A scheme to give free bus travel to hundreds of thousands of jobseekers has been launched, covering more than two-thirds of routes in Britain.Read

Union pays out record hardship cash Jan 01 2013

A welfare fund set up by a trade union to help members pay heating and other bills paid out a record £750,000 last year.Read

Obesity treatment provision slammed Jan 01 2013

There is "inadequate" provision to treat obese patients in the NHS, a report suggests.Read

Williams hails church volunteers Jan 01 2013

Volunteers from the churches and other faith groups who help those in need are like the Games Makers who contributed to the success of the London Olympics and Paralympics, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.Read

London remembers 'spectacular' 2012 Jan 01 2013

Thousands of people gathered in London to see in the new year by remembering some of the most best moments of 2012.Read

Body found amid Tenerife search Jan 01 2013

Police searching in Tenerife for a missing British holidaymaker have found a body.Read

Doctors locate Clinton blood clot Jan 01 2013

Doctors treating US secretary of state Hillary Clinton for a blood clot said they were confident she would make a full recovery, after locating the damage.Read

Policeman murder bid: Two arrested Jan 01 2013

Detectives investigating the attempted murder of a police officer in Northern Ireland have made two arrests.Read

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