vendredi 31 octobre 2014

Space project continues - Branson

Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson vows to continue his space tourism venture despite the SpaceShipTwo craft crashing in the US, killing a pilot.



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VIDEO: Ebola carers 'face discrimination'

An increasing number of health workers worry that they may face discrimination when they return home.



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Firefighters on strike over pensions

Firefighters across England begin a four-day strike in a row over pensions during one of the service's busiest weekends of the year.



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Man dies after woman stabbed to death

A woman is stabbed to death in east London before a man, who police say knew her, dies after being found lying in the street.



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Bend It Like Beckham set for stage

A musical version of the hit 2002 British comedy film Bend It Like Beckham is to open in the West End next year.



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VIDEO: Model pupils refused student loans

Bright students from state schools are at a risk of missing out on university because of their uncertain immigration status.



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Power struggle in Burkina Faso

A split emerges within Burkina Faso's armed forces over who is leading the country following the resignation of President Blaise Campaore.



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Wannabe is 'catchiest hit single'

Results from a citizen science online experiment suggests that the Spice Girls' Wannabe is the UK's catchiest hit single.



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Some ethnic groups 'less cancer aware'

A study by Cancer Research UK reveals black and South Asian ethnic groups in England are less aware of cancer symptoms than people with white backgrounds.



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VIDEO: Hello Kitty shrine in Singapore

The BBC's Lucas de Jong found one place in Singapore where interior designer Terry Goh has spent seven years making Hello Kitty the centre of attention.



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VIDEO: Serial: Cult podcast grips audiences

In the age of "binge-watching" programmes, a US podcast series is gripping audiences around the world who are hooked on its weekly instalments.



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UK travellers warned of terror threat

The Foreign Office warns British travellers they could be targeted by terrorists seeking revenge for UK air strikes against Islamic State militants.



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VIDEO: On board Knox-Johnston's yacht

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, the Briton who in the 1960s became the first person to sail round the world on his own without stopping, is about to return to ocean racing at the age of 75.



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VIDEO: Sixty years of British animation

It has been 60 years since the animated adaptation of George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' - the first British animated film.



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Police cautions 'to be scrapped'

The use of police cautions - where those who commit minor offences are given a formal warning - is set to be scrapped in England and Wales.



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VIDEO: The dancers who light up the stage

The Japanese dance group using wearable technology to lighten up their act.



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VIDEO: Poppy hijab for Remembrance

A young fashion designer from London has decided to mark Remembrance Day by creating a special "poppy hijab" for Muslim women.



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Iraqi Kurds 'in Kobane to fight IS'

Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga fighters cross the Turkish border to help defend the Syrian town of Kobane from Islamic State militants.



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VIDEO: Lab for world’s worst animal viruses

A look around a new lab at Pirbright Institute in Surrey, where the world’s most contagious livestock viruses will be kept.



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VIDEO: The makeshift 'protection' for Ebola

The BBC's Anne Soy reports from Ghana, where health care workers in one hospital serving Liberian refugees have had to use rain coats instead of proper protective gear against Ebola.



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Spacecraft crash and Woolf resigns - papers

The test flight crash of Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo space tourism craft and Fiona Woolf's resignation as abuse inquiry head make headlines.



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Man killed in shooting at food store

A man dies after being shot at a food store in Manchester, which prompts a murder investigation by police.



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Charles and Camilla end Colombia tour

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall complete the final day of their tour of Colombia with a visit to the walled city of Cartagena.



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Labour 'to replace Lords with senate'

Ed Miliband says that Labour would replace the House of Lords with an elected senate if the party won the general election in May 2015.



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VIDEO: Quarantine fuels US political row

BBC News looks at how the battle against Ebola has become a political football - in 60 seconds.



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Courtois eyes league and Euro double

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says Chelsea can win the Premier League and Champions League this season.



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Government to 'retire' some WW1 debt

The UK Government has said that it will 'retire' £218m of the UK's £2bn First World War debt by refinancing bonds issued in 1917. It is the first payment of its kind for 67 years.



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Terror sentences 'were justified'

Three men who challenged their special extended sentences for terrorism offences lose their appeal.



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Hungary scraps controversial web tax

Hungary shelves a proposed tax on internet data traffic after tens of thousands of Hungarians marched against it.



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Police boss in gross misconduct probe

A police chief will face an internal charge of gross misconduct after an allegation of inappropriate behaviour towards women.



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Dench and Watson honoured in LA

Actors Dame Judi Dench, Emma Watson and Robert Downey Junior are among the stars honoured at the Britannia Awards hosted by Bafta in LA.



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VIDEO: Halloween: Sporting horrors of 2014

In honour of Halloween, BBC Sport looks back at some of 2014's more 'horrifying' moments, including the shocks, the slips, the trips and the unexpected.



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VIDEO: Sixty years of British animation film

It has been 60 years since the animated adaptation of George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' - the first British animation film.



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Gerrard open to move from Liverpool

Steven Gerrard says he could join another club next summer if Liverpool do not offer him a new contract.



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VIDEO: The dancers who light up the stage

The Japanese dance group using wearable technology to lighten up their act.



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VIDEO: Poppy hijab for Remembrance

A young fashion designer from London has decided to mark Remembrance Day by creating a special "poppy hijab" for Muslim women.



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Joint contests for Scottish Labour

The Scottish Labour party is now seeking both a new leader and a new deputy leader following the resignation of Anas Sarwar.



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VIDEO: Lab for world’s worst animal viruses

A look around a new lab at Pirbright Institute in Surrey, where the world’s most contagious livestock viruses will be kept.



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RBS reserves £400m for currency probe

Royal Bank of Scotland has set aside £400m to cover costs into possible manipulation of the foreign exchange market.



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VIDEO: Wine vs doughnut: The hidden calories in booze

Alcohol should have a calorie content label in order to reduce obesity, according to public health doctors.



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jeudi 30 octobre 2014

'It's business as usual in Austin'

Lewis Hamilton on turning up the pressure in his title fight with Nico Rosberg and the buzz of being back in America.



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VIDEO: The makeshift 'protection' for Ebola

The BBC's Anne Soy reports from Ghana, where health care workers in one hospital serving Liberian refugees have had to use rain coats instead of proper protective gear against Ebola.



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Murray seals World Tour Finals place

Andy Murray books his place at the World Tour Finals with an emphatic victory over Grigor Dimitrov at the Paris Masters.



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ChildLine seeing more suicidal children

More children who have talked about killing themselves are contacting ChildLine for help, the counselling service says.



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Person missing after fireworks blaze

One person remains missing after a major blaze in a Stafford fireworks factory that also leaves two people needing hospital treatment.



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VIDEO: Quarantine fuels US political row

BBC News looks at how the battle against Ebola has become a political football - in 60 seconds.



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VIDEO: Inside a haunted house in Louisiana

It's Halloween and nowhere is it celebrated more than in the US. The BBC Pop Up team went behind the scenes at one of America's scariest haunted houses in Baton Rouge.



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VIDEO: Westminster and Whitehall ghost tales

Giles Dilnot guides viewers towards some Westminster spirits they may want to investigate, or avoid, over Halloween.



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Medical charity decries US quarantines

Officials with Doctors Without Borders have warned that some mandatory US state Ebola quarantines are having a "chilling effect" on operations.



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Key Jerusalem holy site 'to reopen'

Israel promises to reopen a key Jerusalem holy site after closing it following the shooting of a Jewish activist.



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Independent review of Ofsted urged

Ofsted is in urgent need of an independent review in light of concerns about its objectivity and reliability, say local government leaders.



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Abuse victims 'want Woolf to quit'

Victims' groups are expected to tell child abuse inquiry officials that Fiona Woolf should step down as its head as concerns about her suitability persist.



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Lavish praise 'does not help pupils'

Teachers who try to encourage low-achieving students with lots of praise could harm their learning, claims research into classroom tactics.



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VIDEO: Inside India bank robbers' tunnel

Indian police are hunting for thieves who tunnelled into a bank and fled with valuables worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.



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VIDEO: You behind the pillar, you're on camera!

Do not adjust your set, as the BBC fails to adjust a camera in the Edinburgh newsroom which has a mind of its own.



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Newt flesh fungus 'brought by pets'

A skin-eating fungus threatens salamanders and newts across Europe, and probably arrived on pet amphibians imported from Asia.



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Abbas warning over holy site closure

The Palestinian leader's spokesman calls the closure of a disputed Jerusalem holy site after the shooting of a Jewish activist a "declaration of war".



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VIDEO: How to build an engine in 42 seconds

Steph McGovern reports from the new Jaguar Land Rover Engine Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton where robots can construct an engine from its component parts in under a minute.



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Prince Harry supports poppy appeal

Prince Harry meets poppy sellers and celebrities at Buckingham Palace on the first stop of their tour of London in a classic 1960s Routemaster bus.



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VIDEO: Lava flow creeps toward Hawaii homes

Molten lava from a volcano erupting on Hawaii's Big Island has been flowing slowly across the island.



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How much can UK campaign hurt IS?

The UK has signed up to limited strategic military action in Iraq against Islamic State - and there are questions over its ability to do much more, says Jonathan Marcus.



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Fashion challenge for Apple's Ive

Can Apple design guru Jony Ive turn the smartwatch into a hit?



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VIDEO: What happened to TV cameras in court?

It has been one year since TV cameras started rolling in the Court of Appeal. But what has happened since? Legal Correspondent Clive Coleman investigates.



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The price of peace in Colombia

As peace talks between the Colombian government and Farc rebels enter their third year, Vanessa Buschschluter asks what a peaceful Colombia would look like.



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A WW2 technology 'Plan B' for GPS

Technology developed during World War Two is to be used as a back-up for GPS in ports across England and Scotland.



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VIDEO: Becoming a mother at 70 in India

The BBC's Divya Arya reports from India, where women of 60 and 70 are becoming mothers for the first time.



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'Do more' to tackle aid corruption

The UK government is not doing enough to tackle "petty corruption" in countries to which it gives aid, a report by a scrutiny body says.



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Labour 'wipeout' and Ebola threat

A poll suggesting Labour "wipeout" in Scotland, the continuing threat from Ebola and the future of an abuse inquiry chief make headlines.



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Alcohol 'should have calorie labels'

Alcohol should have a calorie content label in order to reduce obesity, according to public health doctors.



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Labour pledge to boost English buses

Ed Miliband will promise that a Labour government would grant cities and regions greater powers to improve bus services across England.



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Burkina Faso leader 'to stay on'

Burkina Faso's President Blaise Compaore says he will stay in power under a transitional government, after a day of violent protests demanding he step down.



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VIDEO: Stars glow at Interstellar premiere

The stars of Christopher Nolan's much-anticipated Interstellar praise its "ambition" at the film's European premiere.



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Evacuations amid Costa Rica eruption

Costa Rica issues an alert and evacuates communities after ash from the Turrialba volcano reaches the capital, San Jose, and beyond.



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VIDEO: The Royal Marines - in 350 years

The BBC follows the Royal Marines from the Battle of Trafalgar to Afghanistan



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Children's social work faces change

The government has announced changes to children's social work, aiming to restore confidence in the service.



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New Nato boss on challenges ahead

With most Nato members intent on cutting defence spending, Mark Urban asks the alliance's new chief Jens Stoltenberg how he can stop it becoming an association of broken promises.



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Apple chief: 'I'm proud to be gay'

Apple chief executive Tim Cook has publicly acknowledged his sexuality.



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Prince Harry supports poppy appeal

Prince Harry meets poppy sellers and celebrities at Buckingham Palace as a classic Routemaster bus tours London to support the annual appeal.



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Abbas warning over holy site closure

The Palestinian leader's spokesman calls the closure of a disputed Jerusalem holy site after the shooting of a Jewish activist a "declaration of war".



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Burkina Faso parliament set ablaze

Protesters angry at plans to allow Burkina Faso's President Blaise Compaore to extend his 27-year-rule set fire to parliament in the capital.



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VIDEO: How to build an engine in 42 seconds

Steph McGovern reports from the new Jaguar Land Rover Engine Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton where robots can construct an engine from its component parts in under a minute.



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VIDEO: Lava flow creeps toward Hawaii homes

Molten lava from a volcano eruption on Hawaii's Big Island has been flowing slowly across the island.



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VIDEO: Becoming a mother at 70 in India

The BBC's Divya Arya reports from India, where women of 60 and 70 are becoming mothers for the first time.



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Rendition case against UK to proceed

A Libyan man can sue the UK government over claims he was illegally sent back to Libya and tortured, the Court of Appeal rules.



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VIDEO: Newly-lit Sistine Chapel is unveiled

The Vatican has unveiled a new hi-tech LED lighting system for the Sistine Chapel in Rome.



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VIDEO: Woman who had 100 catcalls in 10 hours

A video director has filmed an actress as she walked the streets of New York City to highlight the harassment women face in the city.



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EU poses tough challenge for Cameron

Mark Mardell on the complex balancing act facing the prime minister as he negotiates the UK's future place in the EU



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Barclays sets aside £500m in probe

Barclays reports profits of £3.72bn for the first nine months of the year as it sets aside £500m relating to "investigations" into foreign exchange trading.



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Sarah Payne's father 'found dead'

The father of murdered schoolgirl Sarah Payne is found dead at his home in Kent, according to reports.



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Japan princess back in public eye

Japan's Crown Princess Masako - who has been hit by a stress-related illness - attends a banquet for Dutch royals, her first such appearance in 11 years.



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Housing market 'losing momentum'

The UK housing market is showing signs of slowing down, the Nationwide says, with the annual rate of price growth slowing to 9% in October.



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VIDEO: The Royal Marines - in 350 years

The BBC follows the Royal Marines from the Battle of Trafalgar to Afghanistan



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New Nato boss on challenges ahead

With most Nato members intent on cutting defence spending, Mark Urban asks the alliance's new chief Jens Stoltenberg how he can stop it becoming an association of broken promises.



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Has quantitative easing worked?

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to announce the end of its "quantitative easing" policy this week. Has it worked? Or has it set the scene for another financial crisis?



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I know what I am doing - Pardew

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew assures critical fans he is confident of his ability after his side beat Manchester City.



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Pellegrini 'worried' before derby

Manager Manuel Pellegrini is "worried" by Manchester City's form ahead of Sunday's derby against Manchester United.



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VIDEO: Russia's 39,000-year-old mammoth

A 39,000 year-old baby mammoth named Yuka has been put in display in central Moscow making it the best preserved mammoth in palaeontology.



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VIDEO: RAF 'threatens to shoot down' plane

A Royal Air Force fighter jet apparently threatened to "shoot down" a Latvian cargo plane after it lost contact with air traffic controllers above Kent.



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mercredi 29 octobre 2014

New species of frog in urban jungle

Scientists confirm that a frog found living in New York City wetlands is a new species.



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VIDEO: Mexico tunnel reveals ancient relics

Some 50,000 relics have been discovered in Mexico in the ancient city of Teotihuacan, archaeologists have said.



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Legal challenge to probation reforms

A legal challenge to government plans to privatise some probation services in England and Wales is launched by the probation officers' union Napo.



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Ebola quarantine test looms in US

A nurse who cared for Ebola patients in Sierra Leone is fighting the US state of Maine over its right to quarantine her against her will.



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VIDEO: South Sudan food crisis - in 60 seconds

Ongoing conflict in South Sudan is taking a heavy toll. BBC News looks at some of the numbers behind the crisis



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Money in politics: More than a game

This year's mid-term elections are set to become the most expensive in US history. Where is this money coming from and what is it doing to campaigns, candidates and the political process?



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Ant and Dec to host 2015 Brit awards

TV duo Ant and Dec are to host the 2015 Brit awards, 14 years since the last time they presented the ceremony.



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VIDEO: Play games with your pet over the net

Richard Taylor checks out PetCube, a product that wants to let you interact with your pet while you are away from home, using your phone.



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Schools 'progressing too slowly'

There are "significant gaps" in raising standards in schools in England, a report by the spending watching the National Audit Office says.



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VIDEO: Wood hails 'electric' Dylan film

Elijah Wood praises his latest film, based on the life of the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, as an "electric, vibrant" piece.



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UK national sperm bank starts work

A UK national sperm bank - charged with reversing a growing shortage of sperm - starts work in Birmingham.



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VIDEO: UK adopts the 'smart shopping' habit

Britain's biggest supermarkets have been having a tough time recently. Their profits have been squeezed by the discounters Aldi and Lidl.



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Care plan 'to ease hospital pressure'

Vulnerable patients in England will get better support in the community as part of plans to ease pressure on hospitals, ministers say.



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Sickness benefit cuts 'considered'

Papers seen by the BBC suggest cuts to the Employment and Support Allowance are being contemplated but ministers say it is not policy.



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Drugs strategy and tax pledges

The government's strategy on illegal drugs, tax pledges and care for the elderly are among the stories on the front pages.



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Report doubts drug use and penalties

A Home Office study of drug policies used across the world suggests there is no link between how tough penalties are and the level of drug use.



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White leader appointed in Zambia

Guy Scott is appointed Zambia's interim leader, Africa's first white head of state for many years, after the death of President Sata.



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Child sex exploitation 'social norm'

Child sexual exploitation has become a "social norm" within some areas of Greater Manchester, according to the author of a report ordered after the Rochdale grooming case.



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Police apology over murderer's guns

Surrey Police apologises to the family of two women for returning guns to a man convicted of murdering them at a puppy farm near Farnham.



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Burgess will succeed, says Robinson

Sam Burgess is ready to embark on a rugby union career and trail-blazer Jason Robinson believes he can star for England.



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Celtic 6-0 Partick Thistle

John Guidetti scores a hat-trick as Celtic thrash Partick Thistle in Scottish League Cup quarter-finals.



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Young Fathers win Mercury Prize

Hip-hop trio Young Fathers win the 2014 Barclaycard Mercury Prize for the best British or Irish record of the last 12 months.



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Pietersen claims sadden England pair

England bowlers Stuart Broad and James Anderson say they are saddened by Kevin Pietersen's claims of a bullying culture.



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Manchester City 0-2 Newcastle United

Holders Manchester City are knocked out of the League Cup as Newcastle earn their first win in 12 attempts at the Etihad.



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Stoke City 2-3 Southampton

Southampton reach the last eight of the League Cup for the first time in 10 years at the expense of 10-man Stoke City.



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VIDEO: Moment unmanned rocket explodes

An unmanned cargo rocket has exploded seconds after lifting off from a commercial launch pad in Virginia.



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MP Jim Murphy joins Labour contest

The MP Jim Murphy confirms he will stand for the leadership of the Labour Party in Scotland.



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Rocket makers probe US explosion

The builders of an unmanned supply rocket which exploded on the way to the International Space Station have vowed to find the cause of the failure.



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Reinforcements boost Kobane defence

Up to 200 Free Syrian Army fighters arrive in Kobane to help Kurdish defenders in the Syrian border town under siege from Islamic State militants.



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Man, 21, held on terror charge

21-year-old man arrested in Hackney, east London, on suspicion of assisting another to commit acts of terrorism



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NFL could give UK 'more than £100m'

A London-based NFL team could be worth more than £100m a year to the UK, according to a new report.



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Hundreds of missing children at risk

Almost 650 children reported missing in Greater Manchester in 2014 were at risk of child sexual exploitation or serious harm, a report suggests.



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VIDEO: How to spot the signs of a stroke?

Elaine Roberts from the Stroke Association tells the BBC how to spot the signs of a stroke.



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AUDIO: 'Why I gave burglar a £20 reward'

A Bolton woman gave a burglar £20 - after he apologised for stealing £10,000 worth of items from her home.



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I've never been so ill - Haskell

England international James Haskell hopes to face New Zealand after recovering from a virus that left him in hospital.



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Balotelli overcame injury in warm-up

Mario Balotelli inspired Liverpool's League Cup win against Swansea despite picking up an injury, says Reds assistant Colin Pascoe.



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Ref Clattenburg dropped for weekend

Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg will not take charge of a game this weekend after two breaches of protocol.



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Constable saved for the nation

A major painting by John Constable, titled Willy Lott's House from the Stour (Valley Farm), is donated to the nation to settle a £1m inheritance tax bill.



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Mourinho unimpressed by fringe men

Jose Mourinho says some Chelsea players did not impress enough in the League Cup win at Shrewsbury to keep their place.



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Pilot strike hits Air France profits

Air France-KLM has said last month's pilots' strike cost it €416m (£328m) in lost revenues as it reported operating profit fell by more than half in the three months to the end of October.



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Many missing after S Lanka landslip

At least 150 people are missing and three people are dead following a landslide in central Sri Lanka, disaster officials say.



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Deutsche Bank in 92m-euro loss

Deutsche Bank swings to a loss in the third quarter because of higher legal costs to settle investigations.



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mardi 28 octobre 2014

Zambian President Sata 'dies in UK'

Zambia's President Michael Sata, 77, dies in London, where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness, family sources say.



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VIDEO: Butcher's starring role in ballet

A butcher who decided to take up the ballet on his 45th birthday says his love for it has "snowballed" ever since.



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VIDEO: 'I left my fiancée to be a barber'

A hairdresser in Egypt says she is proving people in Egypt who think a woman who works as a hairdresser is not decent wrong.



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VIDEO: App aims to identify bird songs

A mobile phone app that recognises which species of bird is singing is being developed by a researcher at Queen Mary University in London.



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VIDEO: Simulator lets you feel gun's kick

Two American technology entrepreneurs have developed a product for the military that could be a hit for video gamers - but will it weigh on their conscience?



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Care for military veterans 'flawed'

The government is failing to abide by its military covenant with armed forces veterans not getting the care they need, medical experts say.



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Thai court rejects UK activist case

A court in Thailand dismisses a criminal defamation case against a British labour activist Andy Hall on a technicality.



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Consultation into reporting of abuse

The government is to undertake a public consultation into whether the reporting of child abuse by regulated bodies should be made mandatory.



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Lords to debate Holyrood powers

The House of Lords is to have a full debate on the powers of the Scottish parliament following the referendum "No" vote.



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Earthquake hits Nottinghamshire

The British Geological Survey confirms that Nottinghamshire is hit by an earthquake with a magnitude of 2.6 on the Richter scale.



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London skatepark given listed status

A London skatepark is awarded Grade II listing, becoming the first of its kind to be listed in Europe.



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VIDEO: Knopfler plays Last Post tribute

Former Dire Straits guitarist Mark Knopfler lends his talents to a music project marking the centenary of the start of World War One.



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New asylum backlog emerges, say MPs

The Home Office is facing a fresh backlog of asylum cases on top of 30,000 unresolved applications dating back to 2007, MPs warn.



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Thousands of police 'plan to leave'

More than 5,000 police officers in England and Wales plan to leave the service in the next two years, a Police Federation online survey suggests.



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Misery of the hidden costs of school

Millions of UK families struggle to meet the extra costs of a state education, suggests research carried out by young people.



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Most home carers' travel 'unpaid'

Most councils in England and Wales are failing to ensure home care workers are paid the national minimum wage, figures obtained by the union Unison suggest.



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Samaritans app flags worrying tweets

An app launched by Samaritans notifies Twitter users if people they follow seem to be distressed.



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Facebook warns spending to rise

Facebook has warned that its spending will increase sharply next year and its revenue growth will slow in the fourth quarter.



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VIDEO: 'I escaped death in N Korea'

A young girl who escaped North Korea has spoken to the BBC about the violence and starvation she experienced when she lived there.



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VIDEO: Emin: 'I am on the side of women'

Artist Tracey Emin says she is "on the side of women" after people "wilfully misunderstood" her on the issue of being an artist and a mother.



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Honour for Briton who saved Jews

A Briton who saved 669 children, most of them Jews, from the Nazis is awarded the Czech Republic's highest state honour by the president.



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VIDEO: A tour of Essex's listed skatepark

A 1970s skatepark in Essex has been given Grade 2 listed status by English Heritage.



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VIDEO: Play games with your pet remotely?

Richard Taylor checks out PetCube, a product that wants to let you interact with your pet while you are away from home, using your phone.



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Calais comments and immigration 'mess'

Comments by the mayor of Calais about migrants heading to Britain and criticism of the immigration system as a whole are the main stories on the front pages.



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VIDEO: Can Rory go a day without data?

Can the BBC's technology correspondent, Rory Cellan-Jones, go a day without sharing any data?



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Disasters group launches Ebola appeal

The Disasters Emergency Committee is to launch an appeal in response to a disease outbreak for the first time, in aid of the Ebola crisis.



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Trott return welcome - Agnew

Jonathan Trott's welcome return is good news for England after a turbulent year, says Jonathan Agnew.



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US rocket explodes during launch

An unmanned rocket bound for the International Space Station has exploded during its launch from the US state of Virginia.



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Liverpool 2-1 Swansea City

Mario Balotelli inspires Liverpool in a late comeback to beat Swansea and reach the League Cup quarter-finals.



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Shrewsbury Town 1-2 Chelsea

Chelsea need a late own goal to defeat gutsy League Two side Shrewsbury and reach the League Cup quarter-finals.



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Rangers 1-0 St Johnstone

Lewis Macleod's late header seals a Scottish League Cup semi-final place for Rangers at St Johnstone's expense.



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FA bans official for sexist insult

Northumberland County FA vice president John Cummings banned after telling referee Lucy May 'a woman's place is in the kitchen'.



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National Grid in winter power warning

National Grid warns that its capacity to supply electricity this winter will be at a seven-year low due to generator closures and breakdowns.



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Coalition row over EU referendum bill

The Conservatives accuse their Lib Dem coalition partners of "killing off" attempts to pass an EU referendum law before the general election.



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VIDEO: Robbie sings during wife's labour

Robbie Williams and his wife Ayda are celebrating the arrival of their second child, a baby boy weighing 8lbs 2oz.



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Djokovic returns with win in Paris

Novak Djokovic's first match since becoming a father brings a 6-3 6-4 win over Philipp Kohlschreiber at the Paris Masters.



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Four bodies found at Bradford house

A man, woman and two teenage girls are found dead at a house in Bradford.



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'Hero' killed as children watched

A "hero" motorist who pulled over to break up a fight was hit and killed by a car as his three children watched what happened, police reveal.



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Russia supports Ukraine rebel vote

Russia says it will recognise the results of controversial rebel elections in eastern Ukraine, planned for 2 November.



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VIDEO: Sister on UK medic's Syria death

The sister of a British doctor who was unlawfully killed in Syria has said she wants see the Syrian authorities held accountable for his death at the International Criminal Court.



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England unchanged against Australia

England coach Steve McNamara has named an unchanged side to face Australia in the Four Nations competition on Sunday.



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Benteke needs 'six or seven games'

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says Christian Benteke may need "six or seven games" to regain full fitness.



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VIDEO: Wild flowers targeted by thieves

Conservationists are warning that some of Britain's endangered plants are being put under even greater threat, because thieves are stealing them to order.



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BP profits hit by Russia problems

BP's quarterly profits fall 21% to $3bn as the falling value of the rouble and lower oil prices take their toll.



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VIDEO: Can UK keep lights on this winter?

The National Grid is expected to confirm on Tuesday that the risk of the lights going out this winter has increased significantly, with spare capacity in the network possibly falling to a seven year low.



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'Rihgt' road marking spelt wrong

Contractors are left red-faced after incorrectly painting the word 'rihgt' on a road off a supermarket car park.



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'Sweeping change' narrows gender gap

Increased access for women to politics and the workforce has narrowed the global gender gap in the past 10 years, the World Economic Forum says.



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VIDEO: Victoria 'wins respect' in fashion

Victoria Beckham has topped a list of Britain's top 100 entrepreneurs by Management Today magazine.



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Protection plan 'will not save reef'

Australia's Academy of Science says a government draft plan to protect the Great Barrier Reef will not prevent its decline.



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Lloyds Bank confirms 9,000 job losses

Lloyds Bank confirms 9,000 job losses and the closure of 150 branches over the next three years



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Bale nominated for Ballon d'Or

Wales forward Gareth Bale is the only British player on the 23-man shortlist for the world footballer of the year award.



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lundi 27 octobre 2014

VIDEO: Turkey PM 'will help coalition forces'

Turkish Prime Minister, Ahmet Davutoglu, has told the BBC's Lyse Doucet that Turkey will continue to help coalition forces if there is a co-ordinated plan for the creation of a ''democratic'' Syria.



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VIDEO: Is this the work of Caravaggio?

A painting sold by Sotheby's in London for £42,000 is at the centre of a legal battle, amid claims it could be the work of Italian baroque master Caravaggio with a much greater value of around £11m.



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UK Sport to consider funding policy

UK Sport could be ready to reconsider its approach to funding elite sport to include those with no immediate medal prospects.



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VIDEO: Kim on mixed race relationship abuse

Kim Kardashian tells Newsbeat she gets regular abuse for being in a mixed race marriage with Kanye West.



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VIDEO: Beard champ celebrates with flowers

More than 300 men from nine different countries have gathered in the United States for the World Beard and Moustache championships.



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VIDEO: Stars join Dylan 100th 'readathon'

The work of Swansea-born poet Dylan Thomas is celebrated during a 36 hour-long performance to mark the centenary of his birth.



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VIDEO: What goes on in a politician's mind?

An introduction to the 2014 US mid-term election through the eyes of "you", a hypothetical senator running for re-election.



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AUDIO: Tom Parker Bowles on family criticism

Tom Parker Bowles, son of Camilla, says he has learned to tune out criticism of his mother's relationship with Prince Charles.



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VIDEO: WW1 soldiers remembered in Flanders

Hundreds of soldiers who died in one of World War One's bloodiest battles are remembered at a service in Belgium.



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'Tree of the Year' shortlist issued

The 10 trees to make the final of England's "Tree of the Year" competition are announced.



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Last British troops leave Helmand

The last UK troops leave Helmand province in Afghanistan, as a poll suggests 68% of the UK public think the 13-year campaign was not "worthwhile".



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Mexico unearths 'second mass grave'

Mexican authorities looking for 43 students who disappeared after protests last month investigate a suspected mass grave - the second this month.



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Standard Chartered profit falls 16%

Standard Chartered posts a 16% fall in operating profit because of a restructuring in its South Korean business and an increase in bad loans.



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VIDEO: Greek shipwreck yields ancient finds

Divers have discovered cargo from an ancient Greek shipwreck near the Aeolian Islands off the coast of Italy.



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VIDEO: Mike Leigh on his film Mr Turner

The idea for film director Mike Leigh's new film first came to him more than a decade ago, and judging by the initial reaction it was worth the wait.



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New Toronto mayor ends Rob Ford era

The Canadian city of Toronto elects a moderate conservative mayor, bringing to an end the era of scandal-hit incumbent Rob Ford.



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Children 'lacking trust' in police

Children and young people have a "profound lack of trust" in the police, bordering on fear in some cases, a report by MPs and peers suggests.



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US used Nazis as Cold War spies

Declassified US records reveal that hundreds of Nazis were used as spies after World War Two, with the full approval of FBI boss J Edgar Hoover.



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Met Office supercomputer confirmed

A £97m supercomputer will boost the Met Office's computing capacity by 13 times, improving weather forecasting and climate modelling.



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Prisons 'struggle with older inmates'

Prisons in England and Wales are struggling to cope with the increasing number of elderly prisoners, according to a report by the Prison Reform Trust.



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VIDEO: Why are oil prices falling? In 60 seconds

BBC News explains why oil prices are so low - and what it would take to stop the drop - in 60 seconds.



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Migration, Cameron jogger and weather pledge

The migration debate, the jogger who ran into the prime minister, and the promise of more accurate weather forecasts grab the headlines.



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VIDEO: Turning trash into cash in India

A charity in Delhi runs a programme for visually challenged people - they collect flowers from outside temples, which are turned into paint and then sold for a profit.



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Mental health spending 'too low'

Local authorities in England spend on average just 1.4% of their public health budgets on mental health, the charity Mind says.



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Population controls 'not effective'

Attempts to restrict population growth will not solve global sustainability issues in the short term, new research says.



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'Prize money gap needs closing'

Men earn more prize money than their female counterparts in 30% of sports, a BBC Sport study reveals.



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Prize money in sport

Who gets what prize money in sport? BBC Sport investigates.



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VIDEO: European banks fail 'stress test'

Twenty-four European banks have failed "stress tests" of their finances, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has announced.



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US advises against Ebola isolation

US officials will actively monitor health workers who treat Ebola patients in West Africa after they return, but will not enforce quarantine.



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Ministers lose judicial review votes

Ministers are defeated three times in the Lords over plans to limit the scope for judicial reviews of public decisions.



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Queens Park Rangers 2-0 Aston Villa

Charlie Austin scores twice as QPR lift themselves off the bottom of the Premier League with victory over Aston Villa.



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VIDEO: Keyless cars 'targeted by thieves'

Organised criminal gangs are increasingly targeting high-end cars with keyless security systems, a UK motoring industry group has warned.



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Weston-super-Mare get top FA Cup tie

Weston-super-Mare are drawn at home to League One Doncaster, while Warrington entertain Exeter in the FA Cup first round.



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VIDEO: FA Cup round one draw extra

Match of the Day 2 presenter Mark Chapman speaks to those involved in the FA Cup first round draw.



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VIDEO: Dead soldier's father on Afghan legacy

Tony Lewis, father of Private Conrad Lewis who was killed in Helmand in 2011, has travelled to Kabul to reflect on the legacy of the operation that his son died for.



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Syria doctor 'unlawfully killed'

A London jury returns a verdict of unlawful killing at an inquest into the death of Dr Abbas Khan in a Syrian prison.



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VIDEO: Conchita Wurst: 'I ignore the trolls'

Austrian Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst talks to comedian Kate Smurthwaite about dealing with Twitter trolls, cross-dressing and why she doesn't want to be seen as a role model.



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VIDEO: Mike Leigh on his film Mr Turner

The idea for film director Mike Leigh's new film first came to him more than a decade ago, and judging by the initial reaction it was worth the wait.



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Strictly widens X Factor ratings gap

Strictly Come Dancing has beaten rival talent show The X Factor by two million, according to overnight ratings - the biggest gap of the season so far.



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Teacher admits Syria terror offences

Teacher Jamshed Javeed, 30, from Manchester, admits two Syria-related terrorism offences



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Marussia F1 team in administration

The Marussia Formula One team have been placed in administration, it is confirmed.



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MSP Baillie denies Labour disunity

A Holyrood politician denies there are rifts between Labour MSPs and MPs and insists they are "joined at the hip" in doing the best they can.



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Sting musical opens on Broadway

The Last Ship, Sting's musical about shipbuilding in the North East of England, opens on Broadway to respectable, if qualified reviews.



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VIDEO: Singapore's aquatic robot challenge

Engineering students from around the world compete in Singapore to create an unmanned boat.



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VIDEO: Dangers of doping in rugby union

A year ago, rugby player Sam Chalmers' world collapsed after he admitted using prohibited substances.



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VIDEO: Molten lava creeps up on Hawaii homes

Flowing lava from the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii could soon force dozens of residents in Pahoa to flee their homes.



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Bank shares react to stress tests

Shares in Europe's banks react strongly to the official stress tests of their finances, which saw 24 fail and 14 still needing to raise more capital.



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VIDEO: Two by two? How to move 1,700 animals

Wetheriggs Animal Rescue Centre in Cumbria move their 1700 animals to a new home County Durham.



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Vulnerable European banks identified

Twenty-four European banks fail "stress tests" of their finances, with 14 still needing to raise more capital, the European Banking Authority says.



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Murray lifted by 'incredible' win

Andy Murray says his victory over Tommy Robredo in the Valencia Open final fills him with confidence for the challenges ahead.



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VIDEO: European banks fail 'stress test'

Twenty-four European banks have failed "stress tests" of their finances, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has announced.



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Immigrants comments wrong - Fallon

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon says he "misspoke" when warning that parts of the UK could be "swamped" by immigrants without changes to EU rules.



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FA Cup first-round draw numbers

All the numbers for the teams in Monday's televised draw for the FA Cup first round (19:00 GMT).



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VIDEO: Georgian delights in Royal costume store

A look at some of the Georgian pieces in the Royal Family's costume store.



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VIDEO: Wingsuit jumpers in downhill sky race

Footage from World Wingsuit League China Grand Prix earlier this month.



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UK ends Afghan combat operations

The last UK base and a key US base in Afghanistan are handed over to Afghan security forces, ending British combat operations in the country.



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VIDEO: Afghans 'say goodbye with gratitude'

The last UK base and a key US base in Afghanistan are handed over to Afghan security forces, ending British combat operations in the country.



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VIDEO: Celebrating Dylan Thomas

People in Wales and New York, including actor Michael Sheen and singer Cerys Matthews, reciting and talking about Dylan Thomas as people mark 100 years since the poet's birth.



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Rangers chief Wallace resigns

Graham Wallace leaves his role as Rangers chief executive, the Scottish Championship club has announced.



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Van Gaal hails United battling spirit

Louis van Gaal hails Manchester United's "fighting spirit" after Robin van Persie's injury-time equaliser against Chelsea.



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dimanche 26 octobre 2014

Safety review after surfing deaths

Lifeguard cover at a beach in Cornwall is to be reviewed after two men and a woman got into difficulty in the sea and later died.



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Poroshenko seeks coalition talks

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko plans to start coalition talks after exit polls showed his bloc emerge strongest in parliamentary polls.



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VIDEO: Opting out of arrest warrant 'dangerous'

Conservative MP Damian Green has said that if Britain leaves the European Arrest Warrant, "it will be the country all Europe's criminals and terrorists would be inclined to come".



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US Ebola nurse 'plans legal action'

A US nurse held in quarantine in New York after treating Ebola patients in West Africa says she will challenge her confinement in court.



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Afghan sacrifice 'never forgotten'

The British troops who died in Afghanistan will never be forgotten, the prime minister has said after the UK's 13-year-long military campaign ended.



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Eyeball link to Alzheimer's studied

A new £1.1m study led from Dundee University is to investigate whether eye tests can provide an "early warning" of Alzheimer's disease.



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VIDEO: 'How we escaped from Boko Haram'

The story of how three girls abducted from Chibok, northern Nigeria, escaped their Boko Haram captors. To protect their identity their story has been portrayed as an animation.



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Qatar dismisses IS funding claims

Senior officials from Qatar have strongly denied claims the country is supporting terrorist groups in Syria such as Islamic State.



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Drone safeguards urged by pilots

Strict regulations will need to be introduced before large drones are allowed to appear in the UK's skies, pilots association Balpa says.



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VIDEO: WWI soldier's bedroom frozen in time

The bedroom of a First World War soldier, killed on the battlefield almost a century ago, has been kept virtually untouched by successive owners of the house up to the present day.



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Police analyse Canada gunman video

A video made by the gunman who stormed Canada's parliament shows ideological and political motives for the attack, police say.



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Mourinho unhappy with decisions

Jose Mourinho bemoans the decisions that went against his Chelsea side as Manchester United snatched a late draw.



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Ebola crisis 'may harm malaria fight'

A leading figure in malaria control has warned that efforts to contain the disease could be threatened by the Ebola crisis.



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The end of the 'long war'

Monday's newspapers reflect on the official ending of British combat operations in Afghanistan, and they count the human cost of the conflict.



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Salmond blames Miliband over Lamont

Ed Miliband is to blame for Johann Lamont quitting as leader of the Scottish Labour Party, Alex Salmond has claimed.



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Lions edge past Falcons at Wembley

Detroit Lions beat Atlanta Falcons 22-21 at Wembley with a last-second field goal from kicker Matt Prater.



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Senior Bank exec calls for rate rise

The Bank of England should increase interest rates now despite signs of softening growth, BoE executive Ian McCafferty has said.



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Manager listens to title win on radio

Sunderland boss Mick Mulhern listens to the Black Cats sealing the title on the radio because of work commitments as a policeman.



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Rousseff leads in Brazil election

President Dilma Rousseff leads the second round of Brazil's election race with nearly 51% of votes, after almost all ballots counted.



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Most UK profit warnings since 2008

Profit warnings by UK-listed firms rise to the their highest summer level for six years, according to forecaster EY.



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VIDEO: Russia turns back clocks for good

Russia prepares to turn back the clocks, moving the country on to "permanent winter time" - a move which has divided opinion



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'HS3' backed for north of England

Plans for a high-speed rail link in the north of England dubbed "HS3" move a step closer after a report on how to maximise the benefits of HS2.



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South African footballer shot dead

South Africa's football captain and goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa dies after being shot, South African police say.



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England add Exeter trio to squad

England add Exeter Chiefs trio Dave Ewers, Henry Slade and Thomas Waldrom to their squad for the autumn internationals.



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Paper test can detect Ebola strains

DNA-programmed blotting paper could soon be giving doctors a simple disease test that will reveal an infection in 30 minutes for just a few pence.



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'Moody Pistorius was sure to kill'

It was bad luck Reeva Steenkamp met Oscar Pistorius, her mother says, as the "volatile" athlete "would have killed someone sooner or later".



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Scots Labour in 'quick' leader vote

The interim leader of Scottish Labour said he was focused on a "quick process" to replace Johann Lamont as leader.



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Williams powers to fifth WTA title

Serena Williams beats Simona Halep in Singapore to win the season-ending WTA Tour Finals for the fifth time and third in a row.



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El Clasico key duels: Winners and losers

Who came out on top in the head-to head confrontations during Real Madrid's 3-1 win over Barcelona?



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Trott beats Vos to London omnium win

Olympic omnium champion Laura Trott beats Marianne Vos in the opening round of the Revolution Series in London.



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VIDEO: Dangers of doping in rugby union

A year ago, rugby player Sam Chalmers' world collapsed after he admitted using prohibited substances.



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"Don't ditch arrest warrant" plea

Opting out of the European Arrest Warrant would be "dangerous" for Britain, former immigration minister Damian Green warns.



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VIDEO: 'Record number' of low-paid Britons

A record five million UK workers are now in low-paid jobs, a rise of 250,000 in the last year, research from a left-of-centre think tank suggests.



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VIDEO: Molten lava creeps up on Hawaii homes

Flowing lava from the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii could soon force dozens of residents in Pahoa to flee their homes.



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Twenty-four European banks fail test

Twenty-four European banks fail stress tests of their finances, the European Banking Authority announces.



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VIDEO: Two by two? How to move 1,700 animals

Wetheriggs Animal Rescue Centre in Cumbria move their 1700 animals to a new home County Durham.



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Giles tells Cellino to 'get out'

Former Leeds United midfielder Johnny Giles says that the best thing owner Massimo Cellino can do is "get out of the club".



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Dyke wants to see Blatter challenged

FA chairman Greg Dyke says he would like to see a second candidate challenge Fifa president Sepp Blatter at next year's election.



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US envoy condemns Ebola response

The US envoy to the UN begins a visit to Ebola-hit West Africa, criticising nations who offered support but "failed to take responsibility".



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Vietnam tycoon arrested for 'fraud'

One of Vietnam's richest men, Ha Van Tham, is arrested by police on suspicion of lending fraud, authorities say.



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VIDEO: Wingsuit jumpers in downhill sky race

Footage from World Wingsuit League China Grand Prix earlier this month.



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VIDEO: Georgian delights in Royal costume store

A look at some of the Georgian pieces in the Royal Family's costume store.



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UK base in Afghanistan handed over

The last UK military base in Afghanistan, Camp Bastion, is handed over to the control of Afghan security forces.



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School absence guidelines issued

New guidelines for head teachers in England on the situations in which pupils can be given time off during term time have been drawn up.



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Suarez happy with 'bittersweet' debut

Luis Suarez says it was a "relief" to make his Barcelona debut despite losing 3-1 to rivals Real Madrid in El Clasico.



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samedi 25 octobre 2014

Ukraine to vote in snap elections

Ukrainian voters will go to the polls to elect a new parliament, amid the continuing conflict with pro-Russian rebels in the east.



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Brazil votes in presidential run-off

Brazilians will choose between Dilma Rousseff and Aecio Neves in what correspondents say is the tightest presidential election for decades.



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VIDEO: Using Facebook to get a pay rise

BBC News speaks to the creators of Smarpshare, who want employees to become brand ambassadors for their firms.



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Queen hit song 'has healing powers'

Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody is the UK's favourite song to listen to when people feel unwell or down, a poll suggests.



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Clashes hit historic Lebanese market

At least six Lebanese soldiers have died in clashes with Islamist gunmen at a historic market in the northern town of Tripoli, the army says.



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Botswana's ruling party wins polls

The ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) wins the general elections for the world's largest diamond producer with 33 of the 57 seats.



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Russian clocks go back for last time

After experimenting with permanent summer hours, Russia is adopting permanent winter hours due to fewer hours of daylight in the north.



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US nurse angry over Ebola quarantine

A US nurse quarantined for Ebola after working in Sierra Leone criticises her treatment, as the US's UN envoy starts a visit to West Africa.



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VIDEO: Learning how to leap around a city

The UK's first specialised Parkour, or freerunning, academies have opened to encourage people to learn how to do it in a safe environment.



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Inmate planned escape with hostage

Detailed plans to kidnap a prison officer in a bid to escape from prison on the Isle of Wight were found the cell of a Muslim inmate, the BBC can reveal.



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VIDEO: WWI soldier's bedroom frozen in time

The bedroom of a First World War soldier, killed on the battlefield almost a century ago, has been kept virtually untouched by successive owners of the house up to the present day.



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Merkel 'kills the deal' and the GP cash bonanza

A mixed group of stories in Sunday's papers, including Angela Merkel's defence of existing EU migration rules, and the doctors who can earn £3,000 per weekend.



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Used car buyers 'need more support'

Better protection is needed for consumers buying used cars, says a commission studying the high level of complaints against the sector.



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Britain must pay EU bill, says MEP

The rest of Europe expects the UK to settle a £1.7bn EU budget demand "and that's that", a vice president of the European Parliament has said.



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Labour row: Salmond blames Miliband

Ed Miliband is to blame for Johann Lamont quitting as leader of the Scottish Labour Party, Alex Salmond has claims.



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VIDEO: Paris's Picasso museum reopens

Paris's world-renowned Picasso museum is reopening after being closed for five years.



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VIDEO: Speed racing on city ring-road

Coventry is to become the first UK city for years to stage competitive motor-sport on public roads.



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Mourinho 'confident' for Man Utd trip

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says he will not change his side's approach as the Premier League leaders go to Old Trafford.



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'Record number' of low-paid Britons

A record five million UK workers are now in low-paid jobs, a rise of 250,000 in the last year, research from a left-of-centre think tank suggests.



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Most UK profit warnings since 2008

Profit warnings by UK-listed firms rise to the their highest summer level for six years, according to forecaster EY.



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VIDEO: The Queen sends her first tweet

The Queen's has sent her first tweet - sent through the @BritishMonarchy account - heralding the launch of a major new exhibition at London's Science Museum.



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VIDEO: Russia turns back clocks for good

Russia prepares to turn back the clocks, moving the country on to "permanent winter time" - a move which has divided opinion



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'Man Utd catch Chelsea? Who is Van Gaal kidding?'

BBC Sport pundit Robbie Savage on why Man Utd fans will soon make their mind up about Louis van Gaal.



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Police in central Edinburgh incident

Police attend an incident in the centre of Edinburgh, amid reports that an armed man is on a roof.



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England must improve - but can beat 'vulnerable' Aussies

BBC Sport pundits Jamie Peacock, Kevin Sinfield and Robbie Hunter-Paul analyse England's start to the Four Nations.



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VIDEO: Police spy 'was paid to love me'

The Metropolitan Police is to pay more than £400,000 to a woman whose child was fathered by a man who she did not know was an undercover police officer.



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VIDEO: Brand hijacks Allardyce interview

Comedian Russell Brand hijacks Sam Allardyce's post-match interview after West Ham's 2-1 win over Manchester City giving him a big kiss.



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Pellegrini remains calm after defeat

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini plays down the damage of a defeat at West Ham to his side's league title defence.



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IT issues cause Heathrow disruption

There is disruption at Heathrow Airport after "issues" with an IT system, British Airways confirms.



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New John Cantlie video posted online

British journalist John Cantlie, who is being held captive by Islamic State militants, is shown reading a message in a new propaganda video published online.



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VIDEO: Man starts fire at petrol station

CCTV footage showing the moment a man started a fire at a petrol station has been released by police.



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VIDEO: Sargy Mann: Painting with inner vision

Artist Sargy Mann has been registered blind for 25 years. His paintings are highly acclaimed and sought-after.



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VIDEO: Ashya King 'has really come along'

Ashya King's father said his son "has really come along" while under going proton beam therapy in Prague.



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VIDEO: US air strike 'hits IS command'

New video footage show a US air strike hitting an Islamic State position on a hill near the embattled Syrian town of Kobane.



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VIDEO: Briton confirmed dead in Syria air strike

A British man has been confirmed dead in a US air strike on jihadist targets in Syria.



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VIDEO: CCTV of Ottawa shooting suspect

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) releases video footage of the suspected gunman arriving at the country's parliament building during Wednesday's shooting incident.



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VIDEO: Standing ovation for Kevin Vickers

Sergeant-at-Arms, Kevin Vickers, who shot dead the gunman who attacked parliament, is given a standing ovation as Canadian MPs return a day after the shootings.



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Lost football grounds - part II

England's lost football grounds - part II



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Have Jedis created a new 'religion'?

Have Jedis created a new 'religion'?



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How to reduce your Inheritance Tax

How to keep the tax man at bay when you pass it on



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The hardship posting to end all hardship postings

The hardship posting which may have inspired an English idiom



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Picasso Museum sees grand reopening

Picasso Museum in Paris reopens after a five-year renovation



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Top 10 tips for being a comedian

Paul Merton advises how to make it as a comedian



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VIDEO: Swearing for feminism

Does a good cause justify little girls using bad language?



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Baffling ballet

Unravelling the flocking habits of starlings



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10 things we didn't know last week

Walk on the Wild Side's bass line cost £17, and more nuggets



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Go Figure: The week in numbers

The week's big numbers visualised



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Why is the UK being asked for more money?

Why is the UK being asked for more money?



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Mourinho made it alone - Van Gaal

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says he had little to do with the success Chelsea's Jose Mourinho has had as a manager.



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vendredi 24 octobre 2014

Iran hangs woman despite campaign

Iran defies an international campaign to hang a woman who killed a man she said was trying to sexually abuse her.



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El Clasico in numbers

Ronaldo's hot streak, Messi's record, 500 million watching and mega assets on the pitch - Real Madrid v Barca has everything.



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Life terms for Argentina jail crimes

An Argentine ex-police chief and ex-interior minister are among 15 people given life sentences for involvement in a torture centre in the 1970s.



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Man injured in west Belfast shooting

Police are investigating a shooting incident in west Belfast.



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New HS2 station proposed for Crewe

A report into the route of the second phase of the controversial fast train project HS2 is expected to recommend a new station be built in Crewe.



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Dog in one-minute crossbow operation

The delicate operation to remove a crossbow bolt from a dog's head "took just one minute", the RSPCA says.



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'Many exposed' to Mali Ebola girl

Health officials fear many people have been exposed to Mali's first Ebola victim, a girl who showed symptoms while travelling and has since died.



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Lost Malcolm Lowry novel published

A novel by British-born author Malcolm Lowry is being published 70 years after its manuscript was thought to have been destroyed in a fire.



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VIDEO: Gorilla gets 'Bake Off' birthday cake

A gorilla with a fondness for pink celebrated her 40th birthday at London Zoo on Thursday with a colourful gourmet parsnip, potato and carrot cake.



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Google boss sets new skydive record

Google executive Alan Eustace breaks the world altitude record for a parachute jump set two years ago by Felix Baumgartner.



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VIDEO: Spider photobombs Ed Balls interview

A spider has unexpectedly appeared on camera as Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls was being interviewed about the latest GDP figures.



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State of emergency imposed in Sinai

Egypt declares a three-month state of emergency in parts of the Sinai Peninsula after two attacks there killed at least 31 soldiers.



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Anger over ancient woods quarry plan

Plans to turn an area of ancient Staffordshire woodland mentioned in the Domesday Book into a quarry anger conservationists.



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Card firms 'fail' on rights advice

Many financial providers are failing to properly explain the protection shoppers have when something goes wrong with a credit card purchase, consumer group Which? suggests.



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VIDEO: Using Facebook to get a pay rise

BBC News speaks to the creators of Smarpshare, who want employees to become brand ambassadors for their firms.



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VIDEO: Scientists create real hoverboard

BBC Click looks at some of the week's technology highlights.



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VIDEO: 'Religion made me a better player'

England's newest cricket star Moeen Ali speaks to the BBC about his sport and his religion.



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PM: I won't meet £1.7bn EU demand

David Cameron insists the UK will not pay £1.7bn demanded by the EU - but Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso says the bill should not have come as a surprise.



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Cancer-killing cells made in the lab

Scientists from Harvard Medical School have discovered a way of turning stem cells into killing machines to fight brain cancer.



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'Edging toward the EU exit?' - the front pages

Saturday's newspapers focus mainly on the row over the European Union's demand for an additional £1.7bn from the UK. There is also the tale of the woman who is allergic to Simon Cowell.



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US golf boss sacked in Poulter row

Ted Bishop, president of the PGA of America, is sacked after calling Ian Poulter a 'little girl' on social media.



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The biggest game in club history?

History, wealth and worldwide appeal - why this weekend’s El Clasico really is a football match like no other, writes Tom Fordyce.



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GDP rises by 0.7% in third quarter

The economy expanded at a slower pace in in the three months to 30 September following a 0.9% rise in the second quarter, the ONS said.



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Cost of driving licence to be cut

The cost of getting a driving licence is being cut following a recent public consultation, the government says.



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Used car buyers 'need more support'

Better protection is needed for consumers buying used cars, says a commission studying the high level of complaints against the sector.



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Body of UK-born student identified

Authorities in Virginia identify the remains of a British-born university student who disappeared last month after a night out with friends.



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Fulham 3-0 Charlton Athletic

Hugo Rodallega scores twice as Fulham beat Charlton 3-0 to move out of the Championship relegation zone.



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One killed in US school shooting

One person was shot dead and four students wounded by a student who also died at a school in the US state of Washington, police say.



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Munster 14-3 Saracens

David Kilcoyne scores the only try as Munster defeat last year's beaten finalists to top European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 1.



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Scottish Labour leader to stand down

Johann Lamont is to stand down as leader of the Scottish Labour Party, BBC Scotland understands.



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Nadal beaten by 17-year-old Coric

Rafael Nadal loses to 17-year-old Borna Coric in Basel, with the Spaniard set to confirm whether he will play at the ATP Finals.



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jeudi 23 octobre 2014

Standalone TSB picks up customers

Newly independent bank TSB says it is attracting more new customers than it had expected.



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VIDEO: WTA tennis finals 'historic moment'

The Women's Tennis Association finals are being held in Asia for the first time. Sharanjit Leyl speaks to the chair and chief executive of the WTA, Stacey Allaster.



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VIDEO: Infosys 'will be pioneer once again'

Infosys boss Vishal Sikka says the Indian software giant is bouncing back after struggling in recent years.



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VIDEO: Trapped in toys: Toddler's arcade adventure

Firefighters had to free 18-month-old Colin Lambert after the toddler climbed inside an arcade game in Maryville, Tennessee.



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NHS funds rise 'tough but possible'

Increasing NHS spending in England by the £8bn health bosses warn will be needed by 2020 will be tough but possible, the health secretary says.



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Ashya King due to finish treatment

Brain tumour patient Ashya King will receive his final dose of proton beam therapy later, the clinic treating him says.



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'Hold Qatar World Cup in May'

Europe's biggest football clubs are considering asking Fifa to hold the 2022 World Cup in May to avoid the intense summer heat.



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Science chief warns on acid oceans

The UK's chief scientist says the oceans face a serious and growing risk from man-made carbon emissions.



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Giant poppy made by 1,400 GCHQ staff

More than 1,400 intelligence agency staff create a giant poppy in the centre of the GCHQ "doughnut" building in Cheltenham.



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China 'punishes 17' for deadly clash

Chinese authorities have arrested one official and punished 16 others following a deadly clash in a Yunnan village, state media say.



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US command of S Korea troops to stay

The US will maintain control of South Korean troops in the event of war with the North, the two sides say, delaying again a long-planned command transfer.



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VIDEO: Security for polio workers in Pakistan

The number of cases of polio in Pakistan has topped 200 for the first time in nearly 15 years.



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NY doctor 'tests positive for Ebola'

A US doctor who recently returned from the Ebola-hit West African country of Guinea has tested positive for the virus in New York, US media say.



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Scotland to reduce drink-drive limit

The Scottish government is to reduce the country's drink-drive limit in time for Christmas, making it lower than that south of the border.



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Briton dies after 'Brazil robbery'

A British man has died in Brazil, reportedly after being shot during a robbery at a bar.



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VIDEO: Baby bear filmed in US store

A black bear cub found in the aisles of an Oregon drugstore will be raised with the goal of releasing him into the wild next year.



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UK told to pay £1.7bn extra to EU

The UK has been told it must pay an extra €2.1bn (£1.7bn) towards the European Union's budget because of the country's relative economic health.



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VIDEO: Remembering Ethiopia's famine

Thirty years ago the BBC broadcast the first television reports of a devastating famine in Ethiopia. Tesfatsion Dalellew saw the reports and coordinated World Vision's response.



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Roman gums 'healthier than ours'

People living in Roman Britain had healthier gums than their modern-day descendants, a feat of archaeological dentistry shows.



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North America gears up for eclipse

Skywatchers in North America will be treated to the final eclipse of the year on Thursday.



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VIDEO: 'Do you think I lack imagination?'

Russell Brand speaks to Newsnight about his "alternative to corporate hegemony".



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Spanish art gems head for UK town

A new art gallery showing major works of art from Spain's "golden age" is to open in a former bank in Bishop Auckland, County Durham.



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'Sunshine can slow weight gain'

Exposure to sunshine could slow down weight gain and the development of diabetes, research on mice suggests.



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EU leaders agree CO2 emissions cut

European Union leaders reach a landmark deal to cut greenhouse emissions by 40% by 2030.



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Cliff Richard police raid 'inept'

The handling of a police raid at the home of veteran pop star Sir Cliff Richard is described as inept by the Commons Home Affairs Committee.



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Job centres to get digital makeover

Computer workstations, electronic signature pads and free wi-fi are rolling out across UK job centres.



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VIDEO: Disabled Students: Fran goes to university

As part of BBC Ouch's series on disabled students we meet Fran Smith to find out how she is getting on at university having just had major surgery.



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VIDEO: Future-gazing at TechCrunch London

As the annual TechCrunch event for tech start ups comes to London for the first time, David Grossman goes to investigate.



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Spurs boss hails Lamela wonder goal

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says Erik Lamela's Europa League wonder-strike was the best goal scored by one of his players.



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Star MI5 wartime agent was bank clerk

A wartime MI5 agent who secretly penetrated the ranks of the UK's Nazi sympathisers has been identified as an unassuming suburban bank clerk, new files show.



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Call to scrap term-time holiday ban

Council leaders call for a more "common-sense approach" to term-time holidays.



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Art forger collection fetches £50,000

A collection of art by a master forger whose work fooled dealers and galleries around the world sells at auction for more than £50,000.



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Martinez hails 'incredible' support

Boss Roberto Martinez says he is "immensely proud" as up to 10,000 fans Everton travel to watch the 0-0 draw with Lille.



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Microsoft profits fall on Nokia deal

Microsoft reports a fall in profits as a result of the cost of job cuts and its purchase of Nokia's smartphone business earlier this year but rising revenue cheers investors.



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NHS 'needs extra cash and overhaul'

The NHS in England needs extra money and drastic changes to the way services are organised if patient care is not to suffer, health bosses say.



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VIDEO: Can technology plug NHS funding gap?

The NHS is under pressure to close a huge projected funding gap - Dominic Hughes reports on how the NHS has addressed this in West Yorkshire.



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EU 'surcharge' row and Ottawa hero - front pages

A demand by the European Union that the UK should pay it an extra £1.7bn leads many papers, along with reaction to the Ottawa shootings.



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