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21 May 2012 Last updated at 04:53 ET

Lockerbie bomber's funeral dueThe Megrahi family house in Tripoli on 20 May 2012

The funeral of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi is due to take place in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, later.


Rail commutersCall for crackdown on late trains

MSPs call for a crackdown on late-running trains by bringing in tougher rules for services in Scotland.

High Street shopperScots shops see footfall plummet

Shoppers deserted Scotland's high streets last month as footfall fell by nearly a fifth, according to a survey by retailers.

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