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A Nigerian soldier in Borno state. Photo: April 2013 Nigeria army says crackdown to go on

Nigeria's army vows to continue its offensive against militants in the north-east "as long as it takes", as a 24-hour curfew is imposed in Maiduguri.

Emmelie de Forest (centre) of Denmark holds her trophy after she won the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo on 18 May Denmark crowned Eurovision winners

Denmark's Emmelie de Forest wins the Eurovision Song Contest, with the UK's Bonnie Tyler finishing 19th out of 26 countries.

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Root shines before NZ fight back Joe Root

England lose four late wickets as they close day three of the first Test at Lord's on 180-6, leading New Zealand by 205.

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Cast of The Bling Ring, in Cannes, on 16 May 2013 Jewel theft at Cannes film festival

More than $1m (£650,000) worth of Chopard jewels, to be worn by stars for the Cannes film festival, are stolen from a hotel room in the city.

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embryo under microscope Time-lapse imaging 'improves IVF'

Time-lapse imaging which takes thousands of pictures of developing embryos can boost the success rate of IVF, according to British research.

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Detail of Glass ban poster US questions Google on Glass privacy

US politicians are seeking reassurances from Google that its smart spectacles will respect personal privacy.

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Nautilus operation Deep sea 'gold rush' moves closer

The prospect of a deep sea "gold rush" opening a controversial new frontier for mining on the ocean floor has moved a step closer.

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The ultimate 911?

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Why better sound is big business

Bad recordings could soon be in the past

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Walk with the locals in Mumbai

New walks explore three distinct neighbourhoods

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La fiebre del oro que amenaza a los mares

El fondo de los océanos contiene toneladas de minerales como manganeso, níquel, cobre o cobalto. Las empresas mineras se frotan las manos con las posibilidades comerciales que ofrece su explotación. Pero la vida marina puede correr peligro.

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香港再成中国最具竞争力城市但优势放缓

中国社科院《中国城市竞争力报告》再次把香港列为最具竞争力城市,但称其优势增速放缓。

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العنف في العراق: مقتل 11 شخصا، ودعوة لجلسة طارئة لمجلس النواب

مقتل 11 شخصا على الأقل في أعمال عنف جديدة بالعراق، ورئيس مجلس النواب يدعو لعقد جلسة طارئة لمناقشة "التدهور الخطير" في الوضع الأمني بالبلاد.

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قتل یک مقام سیاسی در پاکستان

زهرا شهید حسین، معاون اول حزب عمران خان، در شهر کراچی پاکستان، با ضرب گلوله به قتل رسیده است. وی مقابل خانه اش مورد هدف قرار گرفته و علی رغم تلاش های پزشکان در بیمارستان جان داده است.

Mercedes S-Class Story of the S-Class

The popular Mercedes Benz model has been in production since 1972, but its origins predate that by decades. BBC Autos looks back at its history.

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