Labour is close to sealing a cross-party deal that would block the SNP
Budget unless millions of pounds in extra funding is given to
Scotland's cash-starved universities.
Leaders of Scotland's GPs are planning widespread cutbacks in patient
care in protest against a pay freeze for the third consecutive year.
Moderate drinking during pregnancy could be the hidden cause of
thousands of serious childhood disorders including autism, Scotland's
leading authority on alcohol and health warned last night.
The Earth faces "abrupt and irreversible changes" that will make the
planet unrecognisable unless urgent action is taken, the most
definitive report on climate change so far has revealed.
The scientist credited with creating Dolly the sheep is abandoning
cloning in favour of a new technique which produces stem cells without
an embryo.
Pakistan's military ruler faced intense US pressure yesterday to end
emergency rule and restore democracy, with one of Washington's most
senior diplomats personally delivering what many see as a sharp warning.
To lose one spin doctor is unfortunate, to lose two is careless.
Scottish Labour's media operation was in meltdown after the
party lost its second top spin doctor in as many months.
Let the building begin - if we can find the workers. Construction
experts are warning that Scotland will struggle to find enough builders
for the £570m worth of sports stadia and accommodation needed to host
the Commonwealth Games in 2014.
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