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- Blasts rock Syria's second city
- At least 28 people have been killed by bombs targeting security forces compounds in Syria's second city of Aleppo, state media report.
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- Capello 'should've gone in 2010'
- Fabio Capello should have been removed as England manager following the World Cup, says FA councillor and Stoke chairman Peter Coates.
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- A German enclave in central Texas
- In a state known for cattle and cowboy boots, Fredericksburg showcases a surviving German culture with traditional 1800s accommodations and a culinary scene of bratwurst and beer.
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- Life files of the rich and famous
- The FBI has released its investigative file on Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. Princess Diana, Anna Nicole Smith and John Lennon have all been kept tabs on in the past. Why?
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- Natural highs
- Can regular running about in the country, climbing trees and crossing streams be vital for our health? One author says children are developing 'nature-deficit disorder' from lack of contact with the great outdoors.
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- Sniffing out teens' drug habits
- A company in the US allows parents to hire the services of a sniffer dog to discover whether their children are using illegal narcotics.
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- Dummy love
- How do you prepare for the part of a doctor who develops a sexual obsession for a mannequin? BBC editor and star of Nepali feature film Rabindra Mishra had the privilege of finding out.
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- Why is Liam Neeson in trouble?
- The star of new film The Grey - about a team of oil workers fighting to stay alive in the Alaskan wastes - has got into hot water with animal rights groups after admitting what?
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Obama changes contraception rule
US President Barack Obama says insurers - and not religious institutions - will provide contraception to women free of charge, amid a row with religious leaders.
Greek PM warns of default 'chaos'
Greece faces "uncontrolled chaos" if it defaults on its debts, warns PM Lucas Papademos, as unions begin a general strike and four ministers resign.
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HBO attacked over death of horses
Animal rights group Peta calls for TV and film safety rules to be tightened after two horses were put down during filming for HBO racing drama Luck, starring Dustin Hoffman.
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Dementia plaque 'rapidly cleared'
Destructive plaques found in the brains of Alzheimer's patients have been rapidly cleared by researchers testing a cancer drug on mice.
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Germany delays Acta signing
Germany delays ratifying a controversial international accord designed to combat piracy
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Vega rocket set for maiden voyage
After more than 10 years of development work, Europe's new small satellite launcher is ready for its first flight.
Travel
- Australia’s capital highlights
- Despite Canberra’s relative obscurity, the purpose-built capital is worth a detour to get a fascinating insight into Australia’s history, politics and culture.
- Mini guide to Gran Canaria
- From the coast to the inland, this Atlantic ocean island is packed with splendid vistas, unique historical relics and delicious, authentic cuisine.
- The Bureau of Unknown Destinations
- An interactive art project is offering free train tickets around the New York City region, but passengers do not know the destination until they leave.
- Texas’s troubled border region
- This fascinating location has experienced huge changes in the last decade, with narcotics violence and illegal immigration driving a wedge between the US and Mexico.
- Ukraine’s coffee-brewing roots
- The man who opened the first modern coffee shop in Vienna hailed from nearby Lviv, where local cafes are bringing the story full circle.
- An electric folding car
- Less than 100 inches long and electric-battery powered, the Hiroko can be folded with the back of the car slipping under the front.
- Texas love bats
- These nocturnal cave dwellers are cherished in the Lone Star state, which is home to the world’s largest bat colony and more bat-viewing sites than anywhere else in the country.
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La producción de drogas sintéticas, en especial metanfetaminas, se está convirtiendo en la parte más rentable del negocio para algunos de los carteles de narcotráfico en México. ¿Por qué?
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在中国访问的加拿大总理哈珀周六将访问位于中国西南的直辖市重庆，届时薄熙来是否会按原定日程会晤哈珀成为外界关注焦点。
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