Thursday, 17 February 2011

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BP could face $10bn fines and jail time for officials

Alexander Cockburn: Law professor warns of federal manslaughter charges over BP Deepwater oil spill

New photos show Steve Jobs looking weak and frail

Obama due to meet Apple founder as news emerges of his treatment at Stanford cancer centre

The last, tragic journey of Matthias Schepp

Police cannot say whether two twin girls, whose father committed suicide, are still alive

New York Fashion Week

Famous faces turn out for their favourite designers at New York Fashion Week

Crisis in Italy as allies and foes turn on Berlusconi

Robert Fox: PM aims to tough out ‘Ruby’ trial - but the voices of reason are gathering strength

Pentagon denies Petraeus exit but questions remain

General will leave post this year claims the Times. Will he have enough time to run for president?

North Korea marks Kim Jong-il’s birthday

Dear Leader turns 69 today – but there will be none of the usual gifts for his devoted people