World Update from BBC News
Red tape 'hampering victims'Victims of violent crime are hampered in making compensation claims by excessive bureaucracy and complex application forms, say MPs.Key NHS reform 'delivered little'A flagship NHS reform aimed at developing more innovative community services has delivered little, a report says.Heavy drinkers 'lie to doctors'Almost two in five people who drink to excess lie to their doctor about how much alcohol they really consume, says a survey.Sparrow numbers 'plummet by 68%'The loss of green spaces in Britain has caused the number of house sparrows to drop sharply in the past 30 years, the RSPB says.Rapid care 'cuts baby's HIV risk'Rapid drug treatment of babies with HIV dramatically cuts their risk of death and debilitating disease, research shows.Colombia seeks 'scam boss' arrestColombia asks Panama to arrest and extradite a man suspected of running a collapsed pyramid finance scheme.Court to review gay marriage banCalifornia's top court says it will hear challenges to the gay marriage ban, but it will remain in place for now.
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