Colonel Gaddafi has warned that thousands will die in a long and "bloody" war if the West intervenes in Libya.

He said it was clear that the intention was to control Libya's land and oil.

The UK's sent blankets and tents for refugees on the Libyan-Tunisia border

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Police forces in England and Wales are going to have to find cuts of 15 per cent  over the next 4 years.

The Home Secretary says officers will have to accept a cut in some payments to protect frontline services.

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Residents in Poole and Christchurch will not pay more for their council tax next year.

Both Borough Councils have decided to freeze the rates, despite cuts to the funding they're receiving from central government.

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England have suffered an embarrassing loss to Ireland in the Cricket World Cup.

Ireland chased down a target of 328 to win by 3 wickets, with Kevin O'Brien
blasting the fastest century in the history of the competition.