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Mourners bury one of the victims that Iraqis claim were killed when American planes launched air strikes on a wedding party near the Syrian border

Tory leader's 'U-turn' draws protest

Leading article: Politicians jostle in the shadows of a foolish war

Commons security reforms to end centuries of tradition
A new head of security will replace the Serjeant at Arms as part of a radical shake-up at the Houses of Parliament after the "purple powder" attack

Rail chiefs threaten legal action to avert nationwide strikes
Rail chiefs last night threatened legal action to avert what is set to be the most disruptive industrial action on the network for a decade

UK news

Scientists fear hidden epidemic of vCJD

Major sheds light on murky world of the honours system

Mothers for justice: women say militant fathers are creating a climate of fear

World news

Call for inquiry as Israel insists 'peaceful' protesters were armed

Kerry hit by new threat in abortion row with bishops

Australia accused of leaving East Timor on brink of ruin

Europe news

Party time in Madrid as royals fly in for wedding

Belgian food scare sparks cancer alert

Anglo-Spanish talks founder on Gibraltar

Business

Mothercare delivers return to dividends

MPC's Kate Barker 'dubious' about the shock value of sharp rate rises

Sport

Richardson graft puts England on back foot

Family helps Beckham decide to stay in Spain

Education

'Scandal' of elitism still exists, says chief schools inspector

Money

Your house chopped up for cash

People

Sir Ian McKellen: You Ask The Questions