NHS funding: How do the sums add up?

BBC health editor Hugh Pym takes a closer look at Chancellor George Osborne's announcement of £2bn extra funding for the NHS across the UK.



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VIDEO: Challenging the might of Mugabe

There have been a number of challenges to Robert Mugabe's power, but ultimately none has succeeded. BBC Africa reviews the demise of Mugabe's many opponents - in 90 seconds.



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VIDEO: From truck driving to balloon twisting

Aaron Smyth is an award winning balloon artist who used to be a truck driver.



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VIDEO: Jude Law submerged in new role

In his latest movie, Jude Law plays a submarine captain whose crew are trying to salvage Nazi gold from a sunken U-boat. He spoke to Andrew Marr.



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VIDEO: Missing boy found behind fake wall

A 13-year-old boy who went missing four years ago has been discovered alive, hidden behind a fake wall in a home near Atlanta, Georgia.



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VIDEO: Charlize Theron on World Aids Day

Hollywood actress Charlize Theron has said the international community cannot "sit back and wait on a cure" for HIV/Aids and must focus on changing human behaviour.



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Dementia patients 'lack proper care'

Dementia sufferers are not getting the care they need because the condition is not recognised as a terminal illness, two leading charities claim.



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Climate talks open as world heats up

Delegates are set to meet in Peru to try and agree a negotiating text for a new global climate deal to be signed at the end of 2015.



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What happens in a football medical?

Sonali Shah finds out what goes on when a player's fitness is assessed before a transfer.



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Pope urges Muslims to condemn terror

Pope Francis urges Muslim leaders worldwide to speak up clearly and condemn terrorism carried out in the name of Islam.



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VIDEO: Pope and Patriarch issue joint pledge

The Pope has issued a joint call with the eastern Orthodox Church for Christians and Muslims to work together to stop the killing in the Middle East.



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VIDEO: Plane wheeled through Kiev streets

There was an unusual sight on the streets of Kiev on Saturday night, as a 30-year old Soviet-made aircraft was moved from the international airport to an aviation museum.



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Are Judicial Review reforms unjust?

Government plans to reform Judicial Review are stirring emotions on both sides, says Clive Coleman.



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VIDEO: Where did Aids come from?

World Aids day is being marked by a series of events across the globe. The virus which causes Aids - HIV - was first identified by scientists more than 30 years ago.



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One woman's fight against Ebola

Katie Meyler of the NGO More Than Me uses Instagram to support her work.



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Runaway car traps and kills man

A man is killed and a woman is injured after their car rolled down a street in Swansea, trapping them underneath.



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Uruguay votes in election run-off

Uruguayans vote in a presidential run-off election with Tabare Vasquez of the Broad Front party expected to win.



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Kate's christening church closes

The Berkshire church where the Duchess of Cambridge was christened has held its final service.



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Take That and Olly Murs top UK charts

Take That and Olly Murs shoot to the top of the UK singles and album charts with their latest releases.



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Rats, wasps and mice top pests list

More pests were dealt with in Wales per person than in any other country in the UK last year, pest controllers say.



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Back to basics for Eubank Jr

Time for Chris Eubank Jr to go back to basics after defeat by Billy Joe Saunders, says Ben Dirs.



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Iraqi army 'had 50,000 ghost troops'

An investigation into corruption in the Iraqi army revealed 50,000 false names, known as "ghost soldiers", on its payroll, the PM says.



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Osborne confirms extra £2bn for NHS

Chancellor George Osborne confirms an extra £2bn in annual funding for frontline NHS services across the UK - as Labour says they would go further.



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VIDEO: UK-run Ebola clinic 'half empty'

The BBC returns to a British-run Ebola clinic in Sierra Leone, a month after it opened to see what progress is being made in the fight against the virus.



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World still learning from Ethiopia famine

Mike Wooldridge returns to Ethiopia 30 years after the famine and sees much change but fears some lessons have gone unlearned.



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Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Everton

Roberto Soldado scores the winner just before half-time as Spurs come from behind to beat Everton at White Hart Lane.



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Champion Robertson edges past Wilson

Defending champion Neil Robertson beats Kyren Wilson 6-5 to reach round three of the UK Championship in York.



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Lionel Richie to play Glastonbury

Soul star Lionel Richie will play the Sunday teatime slot at next year's Glastonbury Festival, its organisers announce.



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Briton Shaw wins World Cup gold

Bryony Shaw wins gold as British sailors claim four medals at the inaugural Sailing World Cup Final in Abu Dhabi.



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Russians protest against health cuts

Thousands of Russians hold marches in Moscow and other cities in protest against health reforms involving hospital closures and job losses.



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Germans honour slain 'role model'

Tributes are paid in Germany to student Tugce Albayrak who died after defending two teenage girls reportedly being harassed by a group of men.



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VIDEO: From truck driving to balloon twisting

Aaron Smyth is an award winning balloon artist who used to be a truck driver.



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VIDEO: Jude Law submerged in new role

In his latest movie, Jude Law plays a submarine captain whose crew are trying to salvage Nazi gold from a sunken U-boat. He spoke to Andrew Marr.



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VIDEO: Mellor apology 'seemed genuine'

Taxi drivers have been saying what they think of David Mellor's apology - he was recorded arguing with a driver earlier in the week.



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Supporter dies after clashes in Madrid

A Deportivo La Coruna fan dies following violent clashes outside the stadium before his team's game at Atletico Madrid.



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London 'could get car-free Sundays'

Mayor of London Boris Johnson says he will review the idea for car-free Sundays in parts of central London.



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Southampton 0-3 Manchester City

Manchester City beat Southampton to move into second place and cut Chelsea's Premier League lead to six points.



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MPs barred entry to Hong Kong

The Chinese embassy tells a cross-party group of MPs it will not be able to go ahead with a planned visit to Hong Kong.



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England could do better - Lancaster

Head coach Stuart Lancaster insists England still have "lots to work on" despite beating Australia 26-17 at Twickenham.



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Sunday's gossip column

Steven Gerrard's Liverpool future uncertain, Arsenal keen on James McCarthy, Ryan Giggs tipped for Wigan role, plus more



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Churches unite against 'persecution'

Pope Francis and the spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox Christians jointly condemn the "persecution" of Christians in the Middle East.



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VIDEO: Pope and Patriarch issue joint pledge

The Pope, who is visiting Turkey, meets Patriarch Bartholomew I , the spiritual leader of the world's 250 million Orthodox Christians.



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VIDEO: Plane wheeled through Kiev streets

There was an unusual sight on the streets of Kiev on Saturday night, as a 30-year old Soviet-made aircraft was moved from the international airport to an aviation museum.



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VIDEO: Russia sanctions hit UK businesses

Caroline Bayley reports on how US and EU sanctions imposed on Russia have had an adverse impact on some British businesses.



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Gerrard denies rift with Rodgers

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says there has been no fall-out with boss Brendan Rodgers after losing his starting place.



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'Time to take Saints seriously'

BBC Sport's Robbie Savage on why he thinks Southampton can build on their stunning start to the season.



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Swiss 'reject immigration curbs'

Swiss voters reject a referendum proposal to sharply cut immigration, according to projections from partial results on state TV.



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Kabul police boss quits amid attacks

The police chief of the Afghan capital Kabul resigns following a spate of attacks of foreigners in the city over the last two weeks.



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Hughes stays '63 not out forever'

Phillip Hughes's final innings has been adjusted to show him being 63 not out after an update from Cricket Australia.



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VIDEO: Highlights: Wales 12-6 South Africa

Wales end their run of 22 matches without a win over southern hemisphere sides with a 12-6 victory over South Africa in Cardiff.



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Action on bouncers unlikely - ICC

Chief executive David Richardson says the ICC is unlikely to restrict bouncers despite Phillip Hughes's death.



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Fifa under scrutiny after new claims

As further allegations emerge about the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, Fifa faces more questions and scrutiny, says Dan Roan.



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VIDEO: 'Donor organ gave me cancer'

More than a quarter of organ transplants last year were said to be from ''higher risk'' donors, according to figures given to the BBC.



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VIDEO: New threat to humpback whales?

Once hunted to near extinction, the humpback whales of the Canadian Pacific are back in larger numbers, and the government has downgraded their status from "threatened" to that "of special concern".



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AUDIO: Is time up for the three-point turn?

Could the three-point turn be dropped from the driving test?



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Dominant Fury too good for Chisora

Tyson Fury brushes aside the challenge of Dereck Chisora for the second time to close in on a world heavyweight title fight.



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VIDEO: New Star Wars trailer causes a storm

The teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens has just been released and is already being dissected by fans and trending on social media.



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Beating Boks among 'best' - captain

Captain Sam Warburton rates his side's 12-6 win against South Africa as "up there" in his best Wales achievements.



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'Plenty of power but little spark'

Have England progressed this autumn? And if so, have they done so by enough to challenge the best, asks Tom Fordyce.



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How can a driving licence improve health?

A project that helps Aboriginal Australians gain their driving licenses could have positive health outcomes for themselves and their community



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VIDEO: Trap door reveals church 'time capsule'

The rector at a church in Liverpool has made a surprising discovery after noticing a trap door in the ceiling.



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English councils demand more powers

"It's England's turn now," say English council leaders in an open letter calling for more powers to be devolved from Westminster to the regions.



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Moldova in 'EU v Russia' election

Moldova is voting in parliamentary elections which are widely seen as a contest between pro-EU parties and those backing closer ties with Russia.



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Swiss set for immigration vote

Voters in Switzerland are due to go to the polls to decide on measures aimed at severely restricting immigration.



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Silence to remember fatal Clutha crash

A minute's silence is held at the scene of a helicopter crash in Glasgow exactly a year after 10 people lost their lives in the tragedy.



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Pub with 53 trees 'most Christmassy'

A pub owner believes he has the most Christmassy pub in England after spending four days festooning it with thousands of pounds of decorations.



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Wales 12-6 South Africa

Wales claim just the second win over South Africa in their history with a display of guts and cool control in Cardiff.



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England 26-17 Australia

Ben Morgan scores two tries as England end their autumn series with a much-needed 26-17 win over Australia at Twickenham.



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Girl, 16, held for two days in cells

A teenage girl with mental health problems has been in police cells since Thursday evening because no care beds are available, a senior officer says.



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West Africa Ebola toll nears 7,000

The number of people killed by the worst outbreak of Ebola in West Africa has risen to 6,928, the World Health Organization says.



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IS steps up key Syrian town assault

Fighting intensifies in the besieged Syrian border town of Kobane, as Islamic State launches at least four suicide attacks against Kurdish defenders.



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West Bromwich Albion 0-1 Arsenal

Danny Welbeck scores early in the second half as Arsenal avoid a third straight league loss with victory at West Brom.



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England suffer emphatic ODI defeat

Sri Lanka beat England by eight wickets with 10.4 overs to spare to take a 2-0 lead in the one-day international series.



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PM's 'retreat' and 'Whack Friday' madness - papers

Coverage of David Cameron's proposals to curb immigration dominate front pages, along with photographs of shoppers grappling for bargains in pre-Christmas sales.



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Black Friday sets Amazon UK record

Black Friday was the busiest ever day for online retailer Amazon UK, with sales that "surpassed all expectations", the company says.



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VIDEO: Pope Francis visits Blue Mosque

Mark Lowen reports from Istanbul in Turkey on a visit by Pope Francis to the historic city.



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Cameron, migration and the Germans

In an anticipated speech on migration, British Prime Minister David Cameron set out proposals aimed at keeping both his countrymen and the continent happy.



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VIDEO: Clutha helicopter crash: One year on

Air accident investigators say their report into cause of the Clutha helicopter crash should be ready in the new year.



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Mickey Rourke wins boxing match

Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke wins an exhibition boxing match in Moscow after returning to the ring for the first time in 20 years.



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Man in court over couple's murder

A 38-year-old man appears in court over the murder of a couple who were found stabbed in their home in Surrey.



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VIDEO: How much should a grotto visit cost?

The Christmas spending spree is under way, but it is not just shopping for presents that can put a strain on budgets during the festive season.



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AUDIO: Is time up for the three-point turn?

Could the three-point turn be dropped from the driving test?



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VIDEO: New Star Wars trailer causes a storm

The teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens has just been released and is already being dissected by fans and trending on social media.



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VIDEO: The people who run with their dogs

Canicross is a kind of cross-country running with dogs. Runners attach themselves via a harness and bungee-cord to their canine friends - and then race.



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Mellor apologises for taxi outburst

Former Conservative cabinet minister David Mellor apologises for an outburst against a London taxi driver, which was recorded and given to the Sun.



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A1 road closed after 'explosion'

The A1 main road is closed at Catterick, North Yorkshire, after reports of an explosion.



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Mubarak cleared over protest deaths

A court in Cairo clears former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak of conspiring to kill protesters during the 2011 uprising in which he was ousted.



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VIDEO: Trap door reveals church 'time capsule'

The rector at a church in Liverpool has made a surprising discovery after noticing a trap door in the ceiling.



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VIDEO: Can driving improve Aboriginal health?

A project that helps Aboriginal Australians gain their driving licenses could have positive health outcomes for themselves and their community.



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VIDEO: 'Black Friday' chaos filmed across UK

Footage of shoppers scrambling to get their hand on discounted merchandise that has been emerging from across the UK.



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VIDEO: Racehorse foals fail to ignite auction

Foals belonging to one of the world's greatest racehorses went on sale in Newmarket on Friday night, but potential buyers were unwilling to break the bank.



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VIDEO: Ramsay accuses father-in-law of forgery

Gordon Ramsay is asking a judge to declare a rental agreement not binding, saying his father-in-law, Christopher Hutcheson, forged his signature in a £640,000 rental guarantee.



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IS 'not weakened by air strikes'

Two months of US-led air strikes have failed to weaken Islamic State militants, Syria's foreign minister says, urging Turkey to tighten border controls.



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Pope in symbolic Istanbul visit

Pope Francis is due to meet Muslim and Christian leaders in Istanbul on the second day of his three-day highly symbolic visit to Turkey.



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UK migration: What's really happening?

Official figures published yesterday show how migration has already transformed the UK and will continue to change it in an era of mass movement of people.



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Test delayed after Hughes death

Australia's first Test against India will not start on Thursday following the death of batsman Phillip Hughes.



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VIDEO: 'Up to 13,000 slaves' working in UK

There could be 10-13,000 victims of slavery in the UK, far more than previous estimates, analysis for the Home Office suggests.



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Will the public accept the cuts to come?

The Westminster parties must balance the books by 2020 - but MPs are not yet shouting too loudly about the full scale of the cuts to come.



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Will Moldova choose EU or Putin?

Moldova's general election takes on a geopolitical edge in the shadow of the crisis in neighbouring Ukraine



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Van Persie low after 'very bad game'

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says Robin van Persie had a "very bad game" against Arsenal - and his confidence is low.



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Can art and artist be separated?

Can we judge an artwork purely on its own merits - be it a film, painting, play or sitcom - or do we inevitably take its creator's character into account?



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What if Syria were the UK?

Understanding the scale of the humanitarian crisis in Syria can be difficult. So imagine this: what if Syria were the UK?



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Nigeria leader condemns mosque raid

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan vows "to leave no stone unturned" in tracking down the perpetrators of a mosque attack that left dozens dead.



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Mubarak murder retrial verdict due

A court in Egypt is due to deliver a verdict in the retrial of ousted President Hosni Mubarak on charges of conspiring to kill protesters in 2011.



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Man injured by Dutch pop-up toilet

A man is injured after a pop-up toilet unexpectedly emerges from underground in the Dutch city of Amsterdam, throwing a stationary scooter onto him.



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Tebbit suggests new EU migrant 'test'

Lord Tebbit suggests an updated version of his famous "cricket test", to decide which EU immigrants are welcome to live in the UK.



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Service remembers Clutha crash dead

An ecumenical service will be held in Glasgow to mark the first anniversary of the Clutha helicopter crash in which 10 people died.



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Venezuela jail overdose kills 35

Thirty-five Venezuelan inmates are reported to have died after overdosing on the contents of a prison infirmary they stormed.



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VIDEO: #PutOutYourBats tributes to Hughes

Australians have been paying tribute to Phillip Hughes by putting their cricket bats outside their homes, as Phil Mercer reports.



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VIDEO: Grey squirrels 'should be culled'

The government is reviewing the way grey squirrels numbers are managed in England, and is assessing whether more needs to be done to control numbers.



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World still learning from Ethiopia famine

Mike Wooldridge returns to Ethiopia 30 years after the famine and sees much change but fears some lessons have gone unlearned.



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Brown wants Scots politics 'reset'

Former prime minister Gordon Brown says politicians in Scotland must stop obsessing about constitutional change and focus on improving people's lives.



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'Up to 13,000 slaves' working in UK

There could be about 10-13,000 victims of slavery in the UK, far more than previous estimates, analysis for the Home Office suggests.



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Sturgeon out to smash glass ceiling

Scotland's new first minister is to say that smashing to "smithereens" the glass ceiling faced by women is an important part of tackling inequality.



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VIDEO: Campbell's Ebola pop-up campaign shop

The fashion world is joining in the fight against the Ebola virus - supermodel Naomi Campbell has launched a pop-up shop in London to raise funds to help people in affected countries.



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UK migration: What's really happening?

Official figures published yesterday show how migration has already transformed the UK and will continue to change it in an era of mass movement of people.



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Brazil legend Pele is 'improving'

Brazil legend Pele is improving but remains in intensive care having been admitted to hospital with a urinary infection.



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Seven jailed for part in sex gang

Seven men are jailed for up to 11 years for their part in a child sex gang in Bristol.



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Mother left children for Australia

A mother-of-six who flew to Australia after telling her son she was going to the supermarket is given a suspended jail sentence.



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Migrant benefits ban and Plebgate cost - front pages

Previews of Prime Minister David Cameron's speech on immigration lead many newspapers, while others focus on former minister Andrew Mitchell's libel case defeat.



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US race relations: Six statistics

Six statistics that shed a little more light on the state of race relations in the US, following the shooting of black teenager Michael Brown.



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Paxman rules out Tory mayoral bid

Jeremy Paxman says he was approached to become a Conservative candidate for London mayor - but is not interested in it.



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What if Syria were the UK?

Understanding the scale of the humanitarian crisis in Syria can be difficult. So imagine this: what if Syria were the UK?



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Assistant boss Keane departs Villa

Assistant manager Roy Keane leaves Aston Villa with immediate effect to focus on his role with the Republic of Ireland.



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Soldier jailed for making nail bomb

A British soldier said to be obsessed with far-right politics is jailed for two years for making nail bomb at his family's home.



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Bill Cosby: Can art and artist be separated?

Can we judge an artwork purely on its own merits - be it a film, painting, play or sitcom - or do we inevitably take its creator's character into account?



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Plebgate row was 'nonsense incident'

A police officer who witnessed the so-called "plebgate" row says it was a "nonsense incident" that should not have cost Andrew Mitchell his job.



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Ebola test results 'in 15 minutes'

A rapid 15-minute blood test for Ebola which researchers say would increase the chances of survival from the virus, is to be trialled in Guinea.



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Abbott 'holding up' after Hughes death

Bowler Sean Abbott is 'holding up well' after batsman Phillip Hughes's death, despite fears he may not play cricket again.



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Smith 'dropped welfare proposals'

Papers seen by BBC Scotland suggest the Smith Commission contemplated more extensive welfare devolution until the final phase of talks.



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Abuse doctor in court for sentencing

A paedophile doctor who abused boys with cancer arrives in court for his sentencing hearing.



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Lowest ever winter deaths recorded

The lowest-ever number of winter deaths were recorded last year, official figures for England and Wales show.



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VIDEO: #PutOutYourBats tributes to Hughes

Australians have been paying tribute to Phillip Hughes by putting their cricket bats outside their homes, as Phil Mercer reports.



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More powers for Scotland explained

The Holyrood parliament in Edinburgh is on course to receiving new powers, including on income tax, VAT and airport duty - but what will this mean for Scotland and the rest of the UK. Follow this explainer to find out more....



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What next for cricket after Hughes?

How does cricket move on after Australia batsman Phillip Hughes died from injuries sustained on the field?



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VIDEO: Grey squirrels 'should be culled'

The government is reviewing the way grey squirrels numbers are managed in England, and is assessing whether more needs to be done to control numbers.



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How much will the chancellor give the NHS?

Will be £1.5bn or could it be £2bn? That's the debate around the higher echelons of the NHS in England as they await Chancellor George Osborne's Autumn Statement next week.



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VIDEO: Campbell's Ebola pop-up campaign shop

The fashion world is joining in the fight against the Ebola virus - supermodel Naomi Campbell has launched a pop-up shop in London to raise funds to help people in affected countries.



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VIDEO: Building the Olympic Stadium's new roof

The BBC has been allowed inside London's Olympic Stadium to film the construction of the arena's new roof.



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AUDIO: Drunk honeymooner 'sorry', says brother

A honeymooner who was taken off a flight in Bermuda after becoming drunk is 'sorry and ashamed', says his brother.



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VIDEO: Saving Darth Vader's childhood home

When a sand dune in Tunisia threatened to swallow up Mos Espa - the childhood home of Darth Vader - Star Wars fans teamed up with tourist chiefs to take action.



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VIDEO: City gives away last Christmas tree

The last Christmas tree in the Norwegian city of Stavanger is about to go on display in the centre of Aberdeen.



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VIDEO: The longest-serving political leader in UK

Howling Laud Hope is the UK's longest-serving political leader but has never won an election or saved his deposit.



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Craig Whyte due in court in Glasgow

Former Rangers owner Craig Whyte expected to appear in court in Glasgow in connection with a fraud investigation into the 2011 sale of the club,



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Safety inquiry after Hughes's death

Cricket Australia will hold an investigation into player safety following the death of Test batsman Phillip Hughes.



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Drax in record £28m penalty by Ofgem

Power generation company Drax is hit with a £28m financial penalty after failing to meet targets to provide energy efficiency measures to homes.



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Mental health deaths as beds cut

Seven mental health patients have killed themselves in England since 2012 after being told there were no hospital beds for them, the BBC learns.



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Adoption row council 'was biased'

A couple say a local authority set out to adopt their grandson despite the fact they wanted to care for him and his elder brother.



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Police attend 'Black Friday' crowds

Crowd surge fears at four supermarkets in London spark calls to police as shoppers hunt for bargains on the peak shopping day imported from America.



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VIDEO: Faces transformed with digital masks

The computer project which can change what you look like in real-time



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Craig Whyte held at Heathrow Airport

Former Rangers owner Craig Whyte is arrested after arriving in the UK from Mexico where he had been detained.



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Huge clean-up after Brisbane storm

A huge clean-up is under way in Brisbane after a severe storm swept across south-east Queensland causing damage worth $A100m (£54m).



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Pope Francis set for Turkey visit

Pope Francis is set to visit Turkey for what is being billed as a historic trip to help interfaith dialogue in the country.



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SA ventriloquist beats gagging order

A South African ventriloquist appears in court with his dummy to successfully challenge a gagging order.



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VIDEO: Crayon craze: Can adults colour in?

Adult colouring-in books are outselling cookery books in France. But will it catch on in the UK too?



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Hollande to visit Ebola-hit Guinea

French President Francois Hollande is to arrive in Guinea, the first Western leader to visit a nation hit hard by the deadly Ebola virus.



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Scotland 'should set income tax'

Scotland's income tax rates and bands should be set by its parliament, commission on devolving power recommends.



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CofE schools chief's terror law fear

Plans that require schools to help prevent pupils becoming radicalised place too much of a burden on education regulator Ofsted, the chief Church of England education officer says.



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VIDEO: Black Friday - in 60 seconds

Thousands of people are expected to descend on retailers to pick up a bargain. But why is it called 'Black Friday'? The BBC explains.



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Help with coping with big figures

Could the NHS year be the answer to our big number problems?



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Does anybody still care about chess?

The profile of chess has dipped since the days of Bobby Fischer - but that does not mean it is not in rude health, says David Edmonds.



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VIDEO: Extreme weather and its risk to lives

Climate change and population growth will hugely increase the risk to people from extreme weather, a report says.



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VIDEO: Life in the UK as a Romanian migrant

It has been almost a year since restrictions were lifted on Bulgarian and Romanian migrants, leaving them free to come and work in the UK.



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Children tested for Ebola on Tyneside

Two young patients who have spent time in Africa are tested at a hospital in Newcastle for Ebola after displaying viral symptoms.



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How could man intervene to change the climate?

The field of geo-engineering - where humans intervene to change the climate - throws up fascinating ideas, and nightmare scenarios.



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Brazil legend Pele in hospital

Brazil legend Pele is transferred to a special care unit in Sao Paulo following treatment for a urinary infection.



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Ex-GCHQ boss warns on phone biometrics

Mobile devices using biometric data should be better designed to protect security and privacy, according to the former head of GCHQ, Sir John Adye.



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More powers for Scotland explained

The Holyrood parliament in Edinburgh is on course to receiving new powers, including on income tax, VAT and airport duty - but what will this mean for Scotland and the rest of the UK. Follow this explainer to find out more....



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War and Peace to take over Radio 4

A 10-hour production of Tolstoy's epic novel War and Peace, featuring John Hurt, will dominate BBC Radio 4's output on New Year's Day.



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Federal UK and 2m gastric ops - front pages

Plans to devolve powers controlling income tax to Scotland fill the front pages, along with suggestions that more people could have weight loss surgery.



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How much will the chancellor give the NHS?

Will be £1.5bn or could it be £2bn? That's the debate around the higher echelons of the NHS in England as they await Chancellor George Osborne's Autumn Statement next week.



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Woman wins £337m in divorce case

US wife of London financier Sir Chris Hohn, Jamie Cooper-Hohn, awarded £337m by High Court judge in divorce case



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Mitchell loses 'plebgate' libel bid

Former chief whip Andrew Mitchell loses libel action against News Group Newspapers over "plebgate" affair.



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VIDEO: Obama pardons Thanksgiving turkeys

Barack Obama carries out the annual White House tradition of pardoning two turkeys, preventing them from becoming Thanksgiving dinner.



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VIDEO: McBusted: 'Making it up as we go along'

It started out with an impromptu gig performance and led to a UK tour that sold out within minutes - it's been a busy year for McBusted.



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The sensitive aircraft carrier issue

The first fighters to operate from the Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier could be American, BBC Newsnight has learned. Mark Urban explores the sensitive nature of the aircraft carrier issue for the UK.



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Phillip Hughes: How brain is injured

How is the brain injured and how is it protected from injury?



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Author PD James dies, aged 94

Novelist PD James has died, aged 94, her agent confirms



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Are Scotland's new tax and spending powers fair?

Possibly the most important economic decisions relating to Scotland's new powers, on the size of the grant Scotland will receive in future and how much it can borrow, are yet to be taken.



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Egyptian coffin sells for £13,500

An ancient Egyptian sarcophagus found propped up in an Essex drawing room sells for twice its guide price at auction.



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Food bug affects 70% of shop chickens

More than 70% of fresh chickens being sold in the UK are contaminated with the Campylobachter bug, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) reveals.



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European MPs want Google break-up

A landmark vote at the European Parliament has called for Google's search business to be separated from its other businesses.



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Abuse gang jailed for grooming girls

Thirteen men are convicted of running an inner city sex ring that involved the abuse, rape and prostitution of teenage girls in Bristol.



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VIDEO: Faces transformed with digital masks

The computer project which can change what you look like in real-time



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Indian girls 'killed themselves'

Two Indian teenagers found hanged in May took their own lives, federal investigators say, contradicting reports they were gang-raped and murdered.



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Berry wins lifetime book accolade

Great British Bake Off judge Mary Berry wins an outstanding achievement award at the Specsavers National Book Awards



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VIDEO: How Ferguson protests spread

BBC News looks at the aftermath of the decision not to charge a white policeman who killed black teenager Michael Brown.



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BBC: 'More cuts will affect shows'

The BBC says it has saved more than £1bn a year through cost-cutting measures, but warns further cuts will affect the quality of programmes.



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VIDEO: Crayon craze: Can adults colour in?

Adult colouring-in books are outselling cookery books in France. But will it catch on in the UK too?



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What Scotland deal would mean for UK

A report saying Scotland should set its own income tax rates will bring demands for change across the UK, says James Landale.



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Net migration rises to 260,000

Net migration to the UK rose to 260,000 in the year to June - up from 182,000 on previous year, official figures show.



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England pick Twelvetrees at centre

Gloucester centre Billy Twelvetrees will start for England against Australia on Saturday as Owen Farrell moves to the bench.



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Young Sports Personality list named

Ten contenders are named on the shortlist for the 2014 BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award on 14 December.



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Scotland 'should set own income tax'

Scotland's income tax rates and bands should be set by its parliament, commission on devolving power recommends.



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Manhunt after pair stabbed to death

A manhunt is under way across two counties after a man and a woman were found stabbed to death in Surrey.



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Vinyl record sales hit 18-year high

More than one million vinyl records have been sold in the UK so far this year - the first time the milestone has been achieved since 1996.



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VIDEO: Extreme weather and its risk to lives

Climate change and population growth will hugely increase the risk to people from extreme weather, a report says.



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VIDEO: Life in the UK as a Romanian migrant

It has been almost a year since restrictions were lifted on Bulgarian and Romanian migrants, leaving them free to come and work in the UK.



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VIDEO: Phillip Hughes dies aged 25

BBC Sport looks back at the career of Australia batsman Phillip Hughes, who has died aged 25 after being hit on the head.



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East Coast rail winner announced

A joint venture between Stagecoach and Virgin wins the franchise to run the East Coast mainline rail route, which has been in public hands since 2009.



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Afghan attack hits UK embassy car

Explosion hits British embassy vehicle in Afghan capital Kabul causing some injuries, according to embassy spokesman



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'No new grand jury' in Ferguson case

Missouri's governor reportedly rejects calls for a new grand jury to decide if a white police officer who killed a black teenager should be charged.



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Australia batsman Phil Hughes dies

Australia Test batsman Phil Hughes has died in a Sydney hospital, officials say, days after being hit on the head by a ball.



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Oil price falls ahead of Opec meeting

The price of oil has fallen as Opec oil producers prepare for their meeting on Thursday and data shows crude stocks rose last week.



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VIDEO: Parrots find home in Caracas

Caracas, the Venezuelan capital, is notorious for its crime and pollution, but it also, somewhat strangely for a city, has a thriving population of macaws.



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Potent and provocative symbol of the flag

Flags can convey powerful - and often very unpalatable - messages, says Mark Mardell,



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Whatever happened to the Brics?

Great things were predicted for the economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - but they haven't totally lived up to the hype, says Andrew Walker.



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Lewis Hamilton: A photographer's view

Press Association photographer David Davies looks back at the race that clinched the Formula 1 title for Lewis Hamilton



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VIDEO: What is Opec? In 60 seconds

BBC News looks at the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and its challenges, amid a slump in global crude oil prices.



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How one shooting sparked national protests

A summary of the key issues around the protests sparked by the decision not to charge a policeman over the shooting of a black teenager in Ferguson, Missouri.



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Power blackouts 'threat to economy'

The UK would face "severe economic consequences" if there was a significant disruption to the supply of electricity, says the Royal Academy of Engineering.



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Can internet companies monitor terrorists?

Can internet firms effectively monitor terrorists?



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The problem with freezing stem cells

What went wrong with a cancer treatment that should have healed rather than harmed.



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Concerns over terror exclusion plans

The UK's reviewer of terrorism laws raises concerns about plans to exclude people from the UK if they go abroad to fight with extremist groups, as a new counter-terror bill is published



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VIDEO: Can drones get water to stranded Joe?

In an annual challenge, teams attempt to deliver water using drones to a remote part of the Australian Outback.



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AUDIO: Horned dinosaur species identified

A new species of horned dinosaur has been identified from fossils held in a Canadian museum for 75 years.



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Burglars admit attacking lecturer

Four men admit to a burglary during which a university lecturer was savagely beaten at his south London home.



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VIDEO: Nun's Like a Virgin hit raises eyebrows

A nun who won Italy's version of The Voice singing contest has released an album, revealing some unusual song choices.



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Ferguson protests spread across US

A dozen US cities see new protests over the decision not to charge a white policeman who shot a black teenager in Missouri, with rioting in California.



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Learning disability care 'failing'

People with learning disabilities are being kept in hospitals too far from home for too long, a report commissioned by NHS England finds.



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Kick-starting the European economy

Jean-Claude Juncker has launched the European Commission's New Deal, and it will be judged by its success or failure.



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Aguero reignites European campaign

Ninety goals in 138 games and 14 in 22 Champions League matches - Sergio Aguero belongs with the elite, says Phil McNulty.



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Shakespeare Folio found in France

A rare Shakespeare First Folio, regarded as the most important book in English literature, is discovered in a small French town.



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VIDEO: How to hack a molecular microscope

A PhD student from Brunel University London has saved himself £100,000 by 'hacking' his own kit.



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Cricketer Hughes 'remains critical'

Australia batsman Phil Hughes remains in a critical condition after being struck on the head by a ball in a match.



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VIDEO: Extreme adventurers adopt plucky dog

A team of Swedish extreme adventurers on a 10-day race through the Amazon rainforest have adopted a stray dog who started following them around after they fed him.



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Two held over Syria terror offences

Two people are arrested at Heathrow on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences, West Midlands Police say.



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Care home boss guilty of child abuse

A former children's homes boss is found guilty of 26 charges of sexually abusing youngsters in Wrexham.



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Stop eating cats says Swiss campaign

Hundreds of thousands of Swiss people secretly eat cat or dog say activists, who want it to be made illegal.



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Hunt 'contradicted NHS advice'

Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has been accused of contradicting NHS advice after admitting that he took his children to A&E at the weekend rather than wait to see a GP.



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VIDEO: Mobile showers for the homeless

A new initiative in San Francisco offers the city's homeless population mobile showers and toilets in a converted bus.



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VIDEO: Sharp rise in 'revenge evictions'

There has been a sharp rise in the number of people asking for help from Citizens Advice because they feel they have been unfairly evicted from rented accommodation.



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VIDEO: Edwards feisty over Gatland question

A question about pressure on Wales coach Warren Gatland draws a feisty response from defence coach Shaun Edwards.



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Facebook criticism over Rigby 'unfair'

It would be "impossible both technically and legally" to expect internet firms to pass on terrorist activity, a former MI6 director says.



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Thomas Cook chief in shock departure

Thomas Cook chief executive Harriet Green has resigned, saying her work at the travel firm "is complete".



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Ferguson: The controversy explained

The shooting of Michael Brown led to widespread unrest and an upsurge of anger against the police.



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Can internet companies monitor terrorists?

Big tech firms, and in particular Facebook, are under pressure to become more active in the battle against terrorism. But what are their current arrangements?



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The problem with freezing stem cells

What went wrong with a cancer treatment that should have healed rather than harmed.



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VIDEO: What does Ukraine's future hold?

One year since popular protests began in Ukraine, a new government prepares to take office, amid calls for reform.



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VIDEO: Can drones get water to stranded Joe?

In an annual challenge, teams attempt to deliver water using drones to a remote part of the Australian Outback.



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Tech firms criticised by Rigby report

Facebook, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Twitter and Yahoo are accused of not doing enough to prevent attacks, following a review into Fusilier Lee Rigby's murder.



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Universal postal service 'at risk'

Royal Mail boss Moya Greene tells MPs that there is a genuine threat to the continuation of the firm's "universal service".



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VIDEO: Vlogger Chyaz on new ad rules

Video bloggers or 'vloggers', as they're called, are being issued with new guidance by the Advertising Standards Authority, which says they have to make it clear if they are promoting products for money.



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Eubank Sr likens son to Leonard

Chris Eubank Sr says his son Chris Jr - who faces Billy Joe Saunders on Saturday - is the most talented boxer since Sugar Ray Leonard.



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VIDEO: Mellor 'an idiot' over cabbie comments

A former Sun editor says David Mellor "is an absolute ocean-going idiot" over his comments to a London cabbie.



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Concerns raised over anti-terror bill

Powers to exclude some British fighters returning from Syria and Iraq was an "announcement waiting for a policy", the independent reviewer of terrorism says.



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Juncker reveals giant EU jobs plan

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker gives details of a €315bn (£250bn; $393bn) investment plan to kick-start Europe's economy.



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Tesco 'gifts for boys' sign removed

A complaint from a seven-year-old girl prompts Tesco to remove a sign which referred to a superhero alarm clock as a "gift for a boy".



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Watch: Vloggers warned over unclear adverts

Vloggers are being told they need to be completely clear about when they're being paid to promote products.



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Blair charity award faces criticism

A Save the Children decision to give former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair an award for his anti-poverty work is criticised by some charity workers.



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How terror bill will expand powers

This week's counter-terrorism bill will expand minister's powers - and face accusations of injustice.



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VIDEO: Murder of Lee Rigby 'not preventable'

The murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby could not have been prevented by the intelligence agencies, according to a parliamentary inquiry.



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Clegg: 'No caps' on EU migration

David Cameron should not propose caps or quotas on EU migration to the UK, the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg says.



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Royal Mail in the spotlight on the threat to the universal postal service

Royal Mail chief executive Moya Greene is to lay out her case to MPs.



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How many more Fergusons are there?

How many other towns and cities across America have exactly the same cocktail of problems that one spark could ignite, the BBC's Jon Sopel asks.



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Aguero a special talent - Kompany

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany says team-mate Sergio Aguero is a "special" player who can make the impossible possible.



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Dozens arrested in HK crackdown

At least 116 people have been arrested in Mong Kok, say Hong Kong police, as clashes break out during operations to dismantle protest camps.



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Richard Stead: Breaking the cycle of poor literacy

Poor levels of literacy are behind many social problems, but how can the issue be tackled?



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Picture power: Pausing the moment

Looking at the story behind an image by Carl Court of a student protest in London.



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VIDEO: 'Rosberg battle psychological warfare'

World champion Lewis Hamilton tells BBC Breakfast that his title battle with Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg became "psychological warfare".



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FC Schalke 04 0-5 Chelsea

Chelsea qualify for the Champions League knockout phase as they ruthlessly beat Roberto Di Matteo's Schalke.



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Gordon Corera: Social media - terrorism's front line

Tackling the foe online is key for a modern counter-terrorist operation, says Gordon Corera, but there are concerns over free speech.



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Come clean on adverts, vloggers told

Video bloggers are being told they need to be completely clear about when they are being paid to promote products.



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Museum fossils are new dino species

A new species of horned dinosaur is identified from fossils held in a Canadian museum for 75 years.



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Sturgeon to outline government plans

Plans for an alternative to council tax are expected to be at the core of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's plans for the coming year.



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Tech firms faulted by Rigby report

Facebook, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Twitter and Yahoo are accused of not doing enough to prevent attacks, following a review into Fusilier Lee Rigby's murder.



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Players to get support over Hughes

Players who witnessed batsman Phil Hughes suffering a serious head injury in Sydney will be given counselling.



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Doctor admits voyeurism charges

A world-renowned hearing consultant admits secretly filming hundreds of patients, colleagues and hospital visitors.



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AUDIO: Songwriters' bad science lyrics

Blue Peter Scientist Steve Mould is given the task of looking at some of the worst offenders.



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VIDEO: Mellor 'an idiot' over cabbie comments

A former Sun editor says David Mellor "is an absolute ocean-going idiot" over his comments to a London cabbie.



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No rush on contract talks - Hamilton

Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says he is in no hurry to start talks about a new deal with Mercedes.



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Argentina Top Gear lands festive slot

The controversial Top Gear special that has prompted complaints from Argentine diplomats will air at Christmas, the BBC announces.



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Stem cell issue 'may have led to death'

A problem with the freezing of stem cells may have contributed to the death of a 12-year-old girl with cancer, a coroner rules.



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Tax relief threat to private schools

A future Labour government would require private schools to "earn" business rate relief by helping out state schools - or lose it, the party will warn.



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Mortgage approvals fall by 16%

The number of mortgages being granted by Britain's banks falls by 16% over the last year, according to banking industry body, the BBA.



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How terror bill will expand powers

This week's counter-terrorism bill will expand minister's powers - and face accusations of injustice.



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Rigby murder 'was not preventable'

The murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby could not have been prevented despite his killers appearing in seven intelligence investigations, a report finds.



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Man admits killing boy he met online

A computer engineer admits stabbing to death a 14-year-old boy he met online.



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AUDIO: Student 'hacks' £100,000 microscope

A PhD student from Brunel University London has saved himself £100,000 by 'hacking' his own kit. Adam Lynch created his own inverted microscope by adapting a cheap instrument he bought online.



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Twitter exec in direct message gaffe

Top Twitter boss accidentally tweets a private message about acquiring a company.



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Labour's message to private schools

Taking on private schools is always a popular cause in Labour circles. Equally it always produces howls of outrage from the small but influential group of people whose children are educated in them.



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O'Sullivan favourite as UK kicks off

Ronnie O'Sullivan, Ali Carter and banana skins for big names - Ken Doherty assesses prospects for snooker's second biggest event.



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E-cigarette 'lure' might be baseless

The concern e-cigarettes are a gateway to smoking might be unfounded, data suggests.



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More Bill Cosby shows cancelled in US

Two more Bill Cosby shows are axed as the veteran comedian continues to face allegations of sexual assault.



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VIDEO: 'Rosberg battle psychological warfare'

World champion Lewis Hamilton tells BBC Breakfast that his title battle with Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg became "psychological warfare".



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FC Schalke 04 v Chelsea

Ex-Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo is not motivated by revenge before his Schalke side host his old club on Tuesday.



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Wizard of Oz costume sells for $3m

The Cowardly Lion costume from classic film The Wizard of Oz sells for more than $3m (£1.9m) at an auction in New York.



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Rare Malayan tapir born in Kent zoo

The birth of an extremely rare Malayan tapir gives hope for the endangered species say keepers at Kent animal reserve.



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VIDEO: Llewelyn-Bowen's festive park closes

An attraction styled, though not produced, by TV interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has had to close after just one day, following complaints from hundreds of disappointed customers.



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VIDEO: Catch it like Beckham

Odell Beckham Jr's stunning one-handed catch for a touchdown for the New York Giants in the NFL sets social media alight.



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US-Iran relations: A brief guide

From the 1953 CIA-orchestrated overthrow of Iran's prime minister to a phone call between Presidents Obama and Rouhani and possible direct talks on Iraq, BBC News looks at more than 60 years of tricky US-Iran relations.



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VIDEO: Hamilton v Rosberg - key moments

BBC Sport looks at the defining moments of the F1 championship battle between Mercedes team-mates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg.



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VIDEO: New life of grime for ex-police dog

A nine-stone former police dog has swapped a life of catching criminals to one of sniffing out drains blocked with fat, oil and grease.



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VIDEO: Hockey player Robert's record bid

An 84-year-old man from Liverpool attempts to be the oldest hockey player.



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VIDEO: Pro-independence paper goes on sale

A new newspaper, claiming to represent those who voted for independence from Britain in last September's referendum, has been launched in Scotland.



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VIDEO: Flying the 'Nintendo' fighter jet

BBC Click's Dave Lee finds out what it's like flying the newest advanced fighter jet, the F-35 Lightning II.



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VIDEO: 1D top American Music Awards

One Direction are celebrating three prizes and topping the winners list at the American Music Awards



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VIDEO: Man's 20-year fake identity

The former head of the Somerset Racial Equality Council is convicted of fraud after stealing another man's identity, as Duncan Kennedy reports.



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The housing market is cooling - Nationwide

UK’s largest mutual says market is now more cautious, and it is happy to lend to over 40s.



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Hundreds report mystery 'explosion'

A mysterious explosion heard across parts of Manchester and Salford remains unexplained.



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Ferguson verdict sparks 'worst night'

Local police chief says Ferguson has experienced its worst night of rioting yet, with 150 shots fired by rioters after decision not to charge police officer.



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Iran nuclear talks thrown lifeline, but time running short

Sides agree to extend Iran nuclear deadline, but clock is ticking ever more loudly, says Jeremy Bowen in Vienna



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Pope to address European Parliament

Pope Francis will address the European Parliament and Council of Europe on Tuesday, but will not meet Strasbourg's Catholics.



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VIDEO: Why does the rouble keep sliding?

Russia's president has warned of "catastrophic consequences" if the rouble continues to slide. The BBC examines how we got here.



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VIDEO: Looted 'Nazi art' to be returned

Switzerland's Bern Art Museum has agreed to accept hundreds of artworks bequeathed by German Nazi-era art hoarder Cornelius Gurlitt.



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AMs set to be given £10,000 pay rise

Members of the Welsh assembly could get a £10,000 pay rise after the 2016 election, the body which sets their salaries says.



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Bishop gives road gritters blessing

Gritters are the latest subject of a blessing by the Bishop of Lincoln, who has previously blessed church toilets.



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Cricketer Hughes knocked out by ball

Former Australian Test cricketer Phillip Hughes is taken to hospital after being knocked unconscious by a short delivery.



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David Mellor recorded in taxi row

Former cabinet minister David Mellor has been secretly recorded having a heated row with a taxi driver about the quickest route to take, a tabloid newspaper reports.



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Could the world return to the 1980s?

Is the world set to return to the 1980s?



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VIDEO: 15 secs: Female astronaut pioneer

Samantha Cristoforetti is spending almost six months on the International Space Station.



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No indictment over Ferguson killing

Grand jury in US state of Missouri decides not to indict police officer over Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson



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New benefit rolled out to families

The government's flagship welfare programme, Universal Credit, is being extended, with parents able to claim it for the first time.



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Many lonely elderly call helpline

In its first year, a free 24-hour UK helpline for the elderly has been inundated with calls about loneliness.



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Juncker tax scandal fails to gain heat

A tax scandal debate on European Commission chief Jean Claude Juncker is struggling to gain traction in the European Parliament.



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VIDEO: Google case over web abuse settled

Clive Coleman explains the case of a UK businessman who took Google to court over malicious web postings directed at him.



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VIDEO: Kim Kardashian's bottom: Work of art?

Will Gompertz looks at whether an "artistic statue" of Kim Karsdashian's bottom would be art or not



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VIDEO: Knox-Johnston 'not abandoning sailing'

Veteran sailor Sir Robin Knox-Johnston praises the "warm and friendly" reception he received after claiming third place in his class of the singlehanded transatlantic Route du Rhum race.



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VIDEO: Volcano erupts on Cape Verde island

A volcano has erupted on the Cape Verde island of Fogo, resulting in the evacuation of hundreds of residents and the closure of a local airport.



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VIDEO: Travelling through the Ebola heartland

The BBC's Tulip Mazumdar has been on a trip across two West African nations affected by Ebola to see how the authorities are dealing with the virus.



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Ferrari replaces team boss Mattiacci

Ferrari replaces team principal Marco Mattiacci after less than seven months in the role.



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Briton is Scrabble world champion

A British man is crowned World Scrabble Champion after winning the final of the five-day competition in London.



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VIDEO: Catch it like Beckham

Odell Beckham Jr's stunning one-handed touchdown couldn't stop the New York Giants losing 21-28 to NFL rivals the Dallas Cowboys but it set social media alight in the aftermath of Sunday's game.



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'Results reflect Liverpool's level'

MOTD2 pundit Phil Neville expands on his TV analysis of Liverpool's defeat at Crystal Palace and says he is not surprised by their mid-table position.



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BT and Telefonica in talks over O2

Telecoms giant BT is in talks with Telefonica about buying the O2 mobile network from the Spanish firm.



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VIDEO: Sir Jackie Stewart: 'A great victory'

Formula One racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart hails Lewis Hamilton's world championship win in Abu Dhabi as "a great victory".



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Wedding ceremony held underwater

Bride and groom hold a wedding ceremony in a 1.5 million litre seawater divers' training tank at Fort William.



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VIDEO: Bonneville: Bears, Obamas and the BBC

Actor Hugh Bonneville tells Andrew Marr about the spice of Nicole Kidman, the future of W1A and the past of Downton Abbey.



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VIDEO: NHS pay: Staff morale is 'dreadful'

Thousands of NHS workers in England and Northern Ireland, including nurses, midwives and ambulance staff, have been staging four hour strikes.



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Swiss museum to accept 'Nazi art'

Swiss museum to accept hundreds of works of art bequeathed by German Nazi-era art hoarder Cornelius Gurlitt.



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Ex-minister to call for UK's EU exit

Former minister Owen Paterson is to call for the UK to exit the EU, putting pressure on the prime minister amid Tory divisions on the issue.



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I take all the blame - Rodgers

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says he takes full responsibility for his side's third straight Premier League defeat.



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VIDEO: Flying the 'Nintendo' fighter jet

BBC Click's Dave Lee finds out what it's like flying the newest advanced fighter jet, the F-35 Lightning II.



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VIDEO: On the hunt for warlord Joseph Kony

The BBC has rare access to the US hunt for the warlord Joseph Kony, who has waged war in central Africa for more than two decades



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This is just the start - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says winning his second world title will be the start of a run of success for himself and team Mercedes.



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Hamilton's second title long overdue

Lewis Hamilton's overdue second title shows his ability as a driver is at a level very few ever get close to, writes Andrew Benson.



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Anxiety and fear ahead of Ferguson ruling

There is anxiety, and fear of more unrest, in Ferguson, Missouri, as a grand jury decides whether to indict a white policemen for shooting dead an unarmed black teenager, writes the BBC's Joanna Jolly.



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England learned lessons - Sampson

Coach Mark Sampson believes England learned lessons from the 3-0 defeat by two-time world champions Germany.



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Ransom ban among anti-terror measures

Insurance companies are to be banned from covering the cost of terrorist ransoms under a raft of measures being unveiled by the home secretary.



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Deadline day for Iran nuclear deal

Diplomats are to make a final push for a deal on Iran's nuclear programme ahead of a 23:00 GMT deadline, amid talks of a possible extension.



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NHS staff stage four-hour strike

Nurses, midwives, ambulance staff and other NHS workers are staging a four-hour strike on Monday.



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Dewani judge asked to throw out case

The trial of businessman Shrien Dewani on charges of plotting his wife's murder should be halted and the case thrown out, his lawyers are expected to tell the judge later.



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VIDEO: Iraq village caught between two sides

The war in Iraq is pitting neighbour against neighbour, and for those who do not want to choose sides life can be even more dangerous.



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VIDEO: Sold and beaten: India's slave brides

Andrew North investigates the practice of bride trafficking in India.



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Mother of baby left in drain charged

Police charge a 30-year-old woman with attempted murder after she abandoned her newborn baby boy in a drain in western Sydney.



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Obama praise for 'President Clinton'

Hillary Clinton would be a "great president" if she decided to run for the White House in 2016, President Barack Obama says.



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VIDEO: Understanding autism: Living in a box

Shop worker Hayley Bicker wanted to raise awareness on autism after feeling shocked at people's reaction to an autistic child in a supermarket



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VIDEO: England's blind cricket World Cup bid

England's visually-impaired team who are preparing to take part in the fourth blind cricket World Cup later this week.



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Banker ruled fit for HK murder trial

British banker Rurik Jutting is ruled fit to stand trial for the murder of two women in Hong Kong, after undergoing psychiatric assessments.



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Who will be Tunisia's next president?

Tunisians go to the polls on 23 November to choose a new leader in what is hoped to be the first genuinely free presidential election in the country's history. The BBC explains the background to the election.



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Fish and chips 'harming' eider ducks

Eider ducks on Northumberland's coastal areas are being harmed by people feeding them fish and chips and bread, a wildlife expert warns.



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Keep downloading Band Aid, says Geldof

The charity single organiser says the price difference between a single now and 1984 "worries him".



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UK fighters in Syria 'not mercenaries'

A British man fighting with Kurdish troops against Islamic State militants in Syria tells the BBC he is not a mercenary.



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French fight for economic reputation

French come out fighting for their economic reputation



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Cbeebies star is youngest Bafta winner

Nine-year-old actress Cherry Campbell, the star of CBeebies show Katie Morag, becomes the youngest-ever winner at the Bafta Children's awards.



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Google case over web abuse to begin

The case of a businessman who wants to stop malicious web postings about him appearing in Google searches is set to begin at the High Court.



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Bahrain: Will polls fuel unrest?

The people of the island kingdom of Bahrain go to the polls on 22 November in the first general election since the Arab Spring protests of 2011.



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Two men injured in blast at flat

Two men are seriously injured in an explosion at a flat in south Birmingham.



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VIDEO: 15 secs: How to block spying

Human rights group Amnesty International has released software to stop governments learning secrets from your computer.



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Did Obama deliver for Hispanics?

President Obama's immigration speech was a long-awaited moments for the United States' large Hispanic community. But it's what comes next that will matter most.



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Peru probes 500 sea lion deaths

Peru's environmental police launch an investigation into the deaths of some 500 sea lions found on a northern beach.



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RBS sorry for 'incorrect' evidence

Royal Bank of Scotland apologised for giving incorrect evidence to a parliamentary hearing, letters released by the Treasury Committee reveal.



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Price wars lead to food firms closing

A supermarket price war is behind a sharp rise in the number of firms involved in food production folding, new research claims.



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US police kill boy carrying fake gun

Police in the US city of Cleveland shoot and kill a 12-year-old boy who had been waving what turned out to be a fake gun.



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Migration targets "scrapped"

Two papers focus on the words of Home Secretary Theresa May. She tells the Daily Telegraph that migration targets will be scrapped, and the Mail highlights her fears that a militant attack in Britain is "inevitable".



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'Un-magical' Christmas land closes

A Christmas attraction designed by TV star Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen temporarily closes after customers brand it a "rip-off".



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Cats in supreme champion contest

More than 800 cats go on show at Birmingham's NEC in what is billed as the feline equivalent of Crufts.



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VIDEO: Sir Jackie Stewart: 'A great victory'

Formula One racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart hails Lewis Hamilton's world championship win in Abu Dhabi as "a great victory".



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Volleyball woman out of Iran prison

British-Iranian Ghoncheh Ghavami, jailed after watching a volleyball game in Iran, is freed on bail, her family says.



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VIDEO: Bonneville: Bears, Obamas and the BBC

Actor Hugh Bonneville tells Andrew Marr about the spice of Nicole Kidman, the future of W1A and the past of Downton Abbey.



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VIDEO: Newspapers 'kept from child's eyes'

A mother from south London has persuaded Tesco to change the way it displays newspapers so that children cannot see words or images which she says may disturb them.



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Abuse claims 'tip of iceberg' - May

Claims of historic sexual abuse that have emerged are the "tip of the iceberg", Home Secretary Theresa May says.



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Hamilton wins world championship

Lewis Hamilton clinches his second drivers' world championship with a comfortable victory in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.



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Bomber 'kills 40' at Afghan match

A suicide bomber kills at least 40 people and wounds about 50 others at a volleyball tournament in eastern Afghanistan, officials say.



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'Boko Haram' kills Nigeria fishermen

Islamist militants from Nigeria's Boko Haram kill 48 fishermen in an attack near the border with Chad, reports from the area say.



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Pacquiao retains WBO title in Macau

Filipino Manny Pacquiao retains his WBO welterweight title with a resounding points defeat of American Chris Algieri.



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India tea workers kill boss over pay

Workers at a tea plantation in eastern India beat and stab the owner to death in a row over pay arrears.



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MH17 wreckage leaves rebel Ukraine

Debris from the Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 leaves rebel-held areas near the crash site heading for the government-controlled city of Kharkiv.



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Stenson retains World Tour Championship

Sweden's Henrik Stenson retains his DP World Tour Championship title in Dubai, finishing two shots ahead of Rory McIlroy.



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Red Bull wing design 'deliberate'

Red Bull were disqualified from Abu Dhabi qualifying because their front wing was deemed to have been designed deliberately to break the rules.



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VIDEO: Ferguson decision: A timeline of events

Protesters and police in Ferguson are all part of a tense waiting game, wondering if a police officer will be indicted for the death of Michael Brown. A look at the events that lead to these circumstances



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UK 'unlikely to meet' migration target

EU migration has blown the government "off course" on meeting its target of cutting net migration to below 100,000, the home secretary says.



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'Up to five' terror plots stopped

Police have prevented four or five terror attacks this year, compared to an average of one plot each year previously, the Met commissioner says.



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Charing Cross closed after fire

Charing Cross Station in London is closed after a fire on a train, says London Fire Brigade.



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VIDEO: Iraq village caught between two sides

The war in Iraq is pitting neighbour against neighbour, and for those who do not want to choose sides life can be even more dangerous.



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Gordon Brown 'to stand down' as MP

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown is to announce "within days" that he will stand down as an MP at the next election, reports suggest.



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VIDEO: Sold and beaten: India's slave brides

Andrew North investigates the practice of bride trafficking in India.



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VIDEO: Ferguson protests inspire local artist

Artist Howard Barry explains how the mass demonstrations in the aftermath of the Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson inspired him.



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VIDEO: Understanding autism: Living in a box

Shop worker Hayley Bicker wanted to raise awareness on autism after feeling shocked at people's reaction to an autistic child in a supermarket



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VIDEO: England's blind cricket World Cup bid

England's visually-impaired team who are preparing to take part in the fourth blind cricket World Cup later this week.



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VIDEO: Dizzy world of aerobatic flying

Mike Bushell has been to visit one British couple who will be going for gold in a motorsport event taking place 600m above earth - aerobatics



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Ex-Washington Mayor Marion Barry dies

Marion Barry, ex-Washington DC mayor who won re-election after a drug arrest, dies at 78.



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Fish and chips 'harming' eider ducks

Eider ducks on Northumberland's coastal areas are being harmed by people feeding them fish and chips and bread, a wildlife expert warns.



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