The politburo of Egypt's ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) has resigned en masse, in an apparent response to anti-government protests. Will protests continue?
Two key allies of President Hosni Mubarak, including his son Gamal, were stripped of their posts. Both positions were taken by Hossam Badrawi, a reformer and prominent physician.
Unconfirmed reports from a private TV channel said President Mubarak himself had also resigned as head of the party.
Protesters still occupy Cairo's Tahrir Square, but their numbers have fallen from Friday's huge rally.
Are you in Egypt? Do you think the protests will continue? Should the focus now be on reviving the economy? Do the resignations go far enough?
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Police in England and Wales have been given powers to restrict the movements of people accused of gang membership. Are 'gangbos' the best way to break this culture?
Police and local authorities will be able to seek injunctions in the county courts against adults who they believe are involved in gang-related violence and crime. The measures can be used to ban people from certain places or from walking aggressive dogs.
Breaching an injunction could result in a prison sentence of up to two years or a fine. A separate power covering young people aged 14 to 17 will be piloted later in the year.
Are gang injunctions the best way to tackle anti-social behaviour? Should there be more focus on preventative strategies? Have you been affected by gangs? Do you work for the police or other law enforcement agencies?
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Lord Northbourne, a crossbench peer who speaks regularly in the House of Lords about education and children, invited you to join a debate about the value of good parenting.
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In the first project of its kind between the House of Lords and the BBC, your responses were sought in advance and informed a debate on the subject in the House of Lords. Lord Northbourne has also taken part in a live webchat. You can read his comments below in grey.
Lord Northbourne argues that standards of education, as well inequality in society can both be addressed by focusing efforts on the first three years of a child's life.
Speaking in advance of his debate, he told the BBC "I hope this debate will lead the government to endorse the proposals that we teach life-skills and parenting skills at all stages in school."
He went on to say: "Only a serious focus on the foundation years will improve educational outcomes and in so doing reduce inequality."
How important is good parenting for under three-year-olds? What are your views on parenting in early childhood? Are you a parent or a teacher? What effect does parenting have on a child's success in school? How can excluded or disadvantaged children best be supported in the education system?
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Amazon has announced that in the US it sold more e-books for its Kindle device than it sold paperback books in the last three months of 2010. Is this the start of an e-book revolution?
Over the pond, the Office of National Statistics said books sales by UK publishers had fallen by 5.9% from 492 million books in 2007 to 463 million in 2009.
The number of adults visiting public libraries also steadily fell, although more children appeared to be taking books out.
Libraries are facing the brunt of council cuts, with many closing all over the UK - forcing many people to take stock of what the loss of free service means for them. But are they being targeted because people prefer to read books online?
Do you read e-books? Do you prefer paperbacks? Do you visit your local library? How will we be reading books in the future?
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The Metropolitan Police's acting head has said a "full live investigation" is under way into claims of phone hacking at the News of the World. Should there be more restrictions on journalists?
Scotland Yard's decision to reopen the hacking investigation follows a News of the World internal inquiry that led to the sacking of its head of news, Ian Edmondson, on Tuesday.The force itself has also been criticised over its handling of the case.
A number of public figures have launched civil legal actions against both the News of the World (NoW) and the police amid allegations the practice of phone hacking was widespread.
Is it important to know how a newspaper gets its stories? Should journalists be allowed to pursue any story by any means if it is in the public interest? Are the phone hacking laws robust enough?
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Following anti-government protests in Tunisia in January, unrest has erupted in both Egypt and Yemen. What impact could this have on the region as a whole?
Protests over unemployment and high food prices, sparked by a student who set himself on fire in Tunisia, resulted in the ousting of President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali in January.
With other countries in the region facing similar pressures, there has been speculation of a domino effect.
On Saturday, tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of cities in Egypt for a fifth day. President Hosni Mubarak was forced to make changes to his government to try and quell the uprising.
Do you live in any of the countries affected, or in neighbouring countries? What is your reaction to the protests? Have you taken part in any of the demonstrations? How might these demonstrations affect the political and social infrastructures of these countries?
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The government is launching a consultation on its plans to sell off publicly-owned forests in England. Is a sale of forests a good idea?
The plan could lead to the sale of all land in England owned by the Forestry Commission, totalling 2,500 sq km. The government says nature and rights of access will still be protected.
Forests in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will not be affected by the plans which campaigners in England have called "unconscionable".
How should public forests and woods be managed? Should forests be kept in public ownership for future generations? Does it matter if forests are publicly or privately owned? How can the government preserve public access to forests?
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Ministers have announced long-awaited reforms to counter terrorism powers. Do you agree with the changes?
Control orders are to be scrapped but suspects will still be tagged and have their movements restricted.
Powers to stop and search anyone for terrorist material within designated areas will also be curtailed.
What do you think of the government's plans? Do control orders maintain national security? Is there a better alternative?
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The BBC World Service is to close five of its 32 language services, in a bid to save £46m a year.
The Macedonian, Albanian, Serbian, English for the Caribbean and Portuguese for Africa services are all to be axed with 650 jobs expected to be lost from a workforce of some 2,400.
The BBC said it had to make savings after its government support was cut, but unions called the move "ferocious".
Is the BBC right to axe these language services? Are you a listener? Are the cuts aimed in the necessary places?
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US President Barack Obama has delivered his State of the Union speech, calling for new investment in education, research and infrastructure. What is your reaction?
Mr Obama said the US is now "poised for progress" after "the worst recession most of us have ever known".
Republicans warn they will reject calls for spending, in order to deal with the "crushing burden of debt".
In a change from tradition, many rival Democrats and Republicans were sitting together in the chamber, instead of separately, as a gesture to mark the mass shooting in Arizona three weeks ago in which Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was seriously injured.
Did you watch the State of the Union address? What are your views on the agenda? Will the speech boost Mr Obama's presidency? What do you think of his administration's policies that have been implemented so far?
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The Social Network, The King's Speech and Black Swan are among this year's Oscar nominees for best film. Which film do you think should win?
As expected British actor Colin Firth received an Oscar nomination for his role in the King's Speech. The film's chances were boosted at the weekend when it was named film of the year at the influential Producers Guild awards.
However, Facebook movie The Social Network, named best film drama at the Golden Globes earlier this month, is tipped for the Academy's highest honour.
Comedienne Mo'Nique, winner of last year's best supporting actress award and Academy president Tom Sherak revealed nominees ahead of the 2011 Academy Awards ceremony due to be held in Los Angeles on 27 February.
What do you think of the films nominated? Which films and actors would you award the Oscar to? Are there any films or actors that you think have been overlooked?
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The UK's economy suffered a shock contraction of 0.5% in the last three months of 2010, as the severe weather hit activity. What is responsible for poor economic growth in the UK?
There were expectations that December's severe weather was expected to hit activity but economists had still forecast growth in the quarter of between 0.2% to 0.6%.
Chancellor George Osborne said "There is no question of changing a fiscal plan that has established international credibility on the back of one very cold month. We will not be blown off course by bad weather."
In a speech earlier this week, Sir Richard Lambert, the outgoing boss of the CBI business body, accused the coalition of failing to come up with policies that support economic growth.
Do you think the figures are temporary factor due to December's adverse weather conditions? Has the government been concentrating too much on cuts rather than economic growth? Has your business been affected by the weather?
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The Culture Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, has said that he intends to refer News Corporation's bid for BSkyB to the Competition Commission. Does it matter whether News Corporation owns BSkyB?
News Corp already has a 39% stake in BSkyB and is trying to buy the rest. It also owns UK newspapers the Sun, News of the World, the Times and Sunday Times.
"On the evidence available, I consider that it may be the case that the merger may operate against the public interest in media plurality," Mr Hunt said in a statement.
Does is matter whether News Corporation owns BSkyB? How important is media plurality in Britain? What would the impact be if the merger was approved?
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Sky Sports has said off-air remarks made by two football presenters about female assistant referee Sian Massey were "not acceptable". Is sport still sexist?
Host Richard Keys and pundit Andy Gray agreed female officials "don't know the offside rule" when they believed their microphones were off.
Women have lower participation levels in sport with the greatest gap at 18 when less than half as many women take part compared to men.
Do women suffer discrimination in sport? What can be done to increase participation levels for women in sport? What's your experience? How seriously is sexism in sport taken?
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Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has told the BBC the UK banking sector must be reformed so taxpayers are never again liable for its mistakes. But would reform ensure proper competition and choice for consumers?
Mr Clegg said he was "attracted" to the idea of splitting up banks into separate retail and investment businesses.
His comments come the day after Sir John Vickers, the head of the coalition government's review of banking, called for wide-ranging reform.
What do you think about Mr Clegg's proposals? Do we need more competition in the banking sector?
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Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has been questioned for a second time by the Iraq inquiry examining the UK's role in the 2003 war. Did you follow his evidence?
He was asked about apparent discrepancies between his previous evidence and comments by former Attorney General Lord Goldsmith, who told the inquiry he was "uncomfortable" about statements made by the then PM before the conflict.
The ex-PM said he disregarded Lord Goldsmith's warning that attacking Iraq would be illegal without further UN backing because it was "provisional" and believed his top legal officer would change his position on whether a second UN resolution justifying force was needed when he knew the full details of the negotiations.
Did the inquiry ask the right questions? How did Tony Blair handle the questioning? What do you think the inquiry will achieve?
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Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard has raised the prospect of a one-off tax to help pay for the devastation wrought by severe flooding. Is it right to tax residents to pay for a natural disaster?
Ms Gillard told Australian television that there would be spending cutbacks and a possible levy, and that she was determined to balance the budget as well as rebuild shattered communities.
But opposition leader Tony Abbott said "there's a right way and a wrong way to find that money," and suggested that the government should cut back its own spending before taxing Australians, and scrap the controversial A$36bn broadband network plan.
How should governments raise money to cover reconstructions costs? Is keeping the budget balanced a priority after a disaster? Was Australia well prepared for the flood disaster?
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Alan Johnson has stepped down as shadow chancellor, citing "personal issues". What do you think will be the impact of the reshuffle on Ed Miliband's shadow cabinet?
Alan Johnson is replaced by Ed Balls, previously the shadow home secretary. Mr Balls' wife, Yvette Cooper, takes over the home affairs brief.
As Mr Miliband reshuffles his frontbench team, Douglas Alexander becomes shadow foreign secretary and Liam Byrne is made employment spokesman.
What do you think will be the impact of the reshuffle on Ed Miliband's shadow cabinet? Do you think Ed Balls is the right person to replace Alan Johnson as shadow chancellor? What about the other moves in the shadow cabinet?
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Education Secretary Michael Gove has said he wants more "facts" in England's national curriculum, as he launches a review of what children are taught. Do you welcome the review?
Under the review, a panel of experts will examine what is taught in England's schools. Mr Gove has told them that English, maths, science and PE must remain compulsory for children of all ages.
Speaking on the BBC's Today programme, Mr Gove said the panel would determine what content should be specified in the new curriculum. "I'm not going to be coming up with any prescriptive lists, I just think there should be facts".
However, Mary Bousted, general secretary of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers, has said: "Ministers' desire to return to the public school curriculum they were taught over 25 years ago is not in the best interests of today's young people."
What do you think of the reduction of the school curriculum? What improvements would you like to see to the education system? What subjects would you like to see taught? Are you a parent or teacher?
Views from teachers and parents
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Prejudice against Muslims has "passed the dinner-table test" and become socially acceptable in the UK, a senior Conservative is to say. Do you agree?
Baroness Warsi, co-chairman of the Tory Party in a speech due later today at Leicester University will accuse the media of superficial discussion of Islam and warn against dividing Muslims into moderates and extremists.
She is also due to say terror offences committed by a small number of Muslims should not be used to condemn all who follow Islam and urge Muslim communities to be clearer about their rejection of those who resort to violent acts.
Does dividing Muslims into moderates and extremists fuel misunderstanding? Has religious bigotry become socially acceptable? Is the coalition right to intervene in the debate on issues of faith?
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The Culture Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, is to announce plans for a UK-wide network of local television services. Are they needed?
He will invite firms to register their interest in running a channel, initially in 10 to 12 cities, by March 1 - licences will be handed out before the end of 2012.
Local television in the US, where many cities have their own local news and entertainment coverage, is a style championed by Mr Hunt.
What should local TV include? Would local TV give a new voice to local communities?
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Chinese President Hu Jintao called for co-operation on economic and security issues on the third day of his visit to the US. What has his visit achieved?
Mr Hu said China has no interest in pursuing an arms race or exerting military dominance over other nations. He also acknowledged that "a lot still needs to be done" in China over human rights.
Analysts say Mr Hu's visit is the most important by a Chinese leader in 30 years given China's growing military, economic and diplomatic clout.
What is your reaction to President Hu Jintao's comments on human rights? What has been achieved by Mr Hu's state visit to the US? How will the two countries manage their changing relationship?
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Rising inflation rates and the VAT increase are putting a strain on spending. How are rising prices affecting you?
The UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) annual inflation rate increased to 3.7% in December, up from 3.3% in November, while the Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation rose to 4.8% from 4.7%. These increases will put pressure on the Bank of England to lift interest rates to curb rising inflation.
The Office for National Statistics said the biggest drivers of inflation were air transport, fuel, utility bills and food costs. Fuel prices increased at their fastest annual rate since July, while the cost of food showed its biggest annual rise since May 2009.
Have you seen costs increasing? Have rising prices forced you to make cut backs? What items have you cut? Do you remember other periods when inflation increased? Is there a benefit to the rising prices?
Find out more about inflation and who will be affected the most.
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A minimum price level for alcohol sold in shops and bars in England and Wales could be introduced for the first time. Will these measures make any difference to the drinking culture?
Researchers at Sheffield University estimate raising the price of alcohol to a minimum of 50p per unit will cut deaths and cases of chronic illness but the Home Office is proposing to set the lowest minimum price of about 21p per unit of beer and 28p per unit of spirits.
Last year the Scottish Parliament rejected plans for a minimum price per unit of alcohol, while campaigners say the plans will have little impact on cut-price supermarket deals and will not cut binge drinking.
Should the government set the price of alcohol? Do these proposals go far enough or will the price rise simply penalise responsible drinkers? Is excessive drinking a result of low prices?
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The government has unveiled details about the biggest planned overhaul of the NHS in England since its inception in 1948. . Are the changes happening too fast?
The controversial Health and Social Care Bill includes proposals to give GPs control of most of the NHS budget by 2013.
Unions warn the plans could undermine the health service, while MPs say they have taken the NHS by "surprise".
But the government says modernising the NHS "is a necessity" and argues the changes will improve care and accountability.
Could savings be made on NHS bureaucracy? How will the changes affect patient care? Is there too much focus on cost savings rather than quality and are the changes happening too quickly? Will price competition for health care be damaging for the NHS?
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Extreme World is a new season of coverage on BBC News on TV, radio and online, examining global differences. The first theme explored the world's coldest and hottest places, while the second one focused on corruption.
Part three will look at the subject of dying. The age people can expect to die varies enormously around the world - from 83 in Japan to 42 in Afghanistan and Zimbabwe.
Also, a quality of death index published by the Economist Intelligence Unit in 2010, ranked the UK as the best place for end of life care and India as the worst.
We want to know what death means where you live. What is the end of life care like in your country? Has the experience of death and its significance changed over the years? Have any traditions been lost?
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Marine Le Pen is to succeed her father as leader of France's far-right National Front. Will this change the shape of politics in France?
Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of the FN, stepped down at the weekend after four decades as leader.
Ms Le Pen says she wants to break with the party's xenophobic image - her supporters say she will bring a softer edge to the National Front, which has been widely accused of racism.
Are you in France? Will this appointment make the National Front more attractive to voters? With President Nicolas Sarkozy's popularity ratings at a record low, what impact will this have on French politics?
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Residents of villages across England are meeting in Warwickshire to discuss ways of stopping travellers building on green-belt land without permission. Should more authorised sites be provided?
The Environment Secretary, Caroline Spelman, says that new government legislation will address the concerns of everyone involved.
A representative of travellers has accused the protesters in Meriden, Warwickshire, of racism, arguing that the land was owned by the travellers who live there.
How much land should be given to travellers? How should the government address the problem? Do you live near a travellers' site?
This debate is now closed. Thank you for your comments.
Tunisia's national unity cabinet is reported to have postponed its first meeting, amid a row over the presence of members of the previous government in key positions. What does this mean for the future of the country?
Four opponents of the ousted president, Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali, quit the government in protest at the continued domination of his RCD party. Interim President Fouad Mebazaa and Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi resigned from the RCD.
But the opposition ministers said the move had not allayed their concerns. Meanwhile, further violent protests have raised doubts about the likelihood of a stable transition to an open and democratic government.
Are you in Tunisia? What do you think about the new government? What impact will this have on other countries in the region?
Pope Benedict XVI has formally approved a miracle attributed to his late predecessor, paving the way to John Paul's beatification on 1 May. Do you agree with his decision?
The process of beatification, or declaring the late pontiff to be "blessed", is a crucial step towards making him a saint. The Vatican credits him with the miraculous cure of a nun said to have had Parkinson's Disease.
The process of beatifying a pope is usually lengthy, but calls for John Paul to be canonised came immediately after his death in 2005, after a papacy of nearly 27 years.
Do you agree with his beatification? Or is it too soon for it to happen? What is the legacy of John Paul II? What would his beatification mean for the Catholic church? Did you know Sister Marie Simon-Pierre?
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Relying purely on breastfeeding for the first six months might not be best for babies, say UK experts. What advice have you been given?
Current advice suggests weaning should occur at six months, but the UCL team, writing in the British Medical Journal, say babies may benefit from being given solid food earlier even as early as four months.
Ten years ago, the World Health Organization published global advice advocating babies be exclusively breastfed for six months. But the UK team suggest later weaning may increase food allergies and iron deficiency levels.
Whose advice do you follow? What are your views on this new study? How easy is it for parents to make decisions regarding breastfeeding?
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Labour have comfortably won the Oldham East and Saddleworth by-election with a majority of more than 3,500. What does this mean for the future of the coalition?
The Conservatives' vote fell by more than 7,000 as they came a distant third with a 12.8% share.
Labour, with a 42.1% share of the vote, said the result - a boost for party leader Ed Miliband - was a "wake-up call" for the coalition.
Nick Clegg said he was pleased with the Lib Dem performance - their share of the vote was up 0.3% on May's result.
Are the results significant? Will this be a "wake-up call" for the coalition? Are the results a boost for Ed Miliband?
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The Default Retirement Age (DRA) is to be phased out this year, the government has confirmed. Do you want to work after 65?
The change means employers will no longer be allowed to dismiss staff just because they have reached the age of 65.
The Department for Business said that as well as benefiting individuals, "the freedom to work for longer will provide a boost to the UK economy".
Employers had called for the changes to be delayed for a year to allow greater legal clarity over the plans.
Will the changes boost the economy? Do you plan to work beyond 65? Are you an employer? If so, how do you think these changes will affect your business?
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The 23rd James Bond film has been given the go-ahead and is due to be released on 9 November 2012, film studio MGM and EON Productions have announced. Are the Bond films timeless?
Producers Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli and MGM said the new Bond film would go into production in late 2011.
James Bond is one of the longest running franchises in film history. The latest 007 adventure, starring Daniel Craig for the third time, will be directed by Oscar winner Sam Mendes.
What is the best spy film ever? What makes a good spy film? Who is your favourite James Bond actor?
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Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has set out the options for the future of Scotland's police force. Does it matter how a force is structured?
Scotland's eight police forces could be merged into just one to save money. The SNP says it would back the merger, rather than compromise frontline policing.
Labour and the Conservatives both support a single police force, but the Liberal Democrats remain opposed. The Association of Chief Police Officers is split on the issue.
Are you concerned about changes to the police force? Does it matter how a force is set up? What do you think about current policing?
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The government wants to speed up the time it takes to evict tenants engaging in serious anti-social behaviour. Will the proposed changes make it easier to deal with "neighbours from hell"?
Ministers say it can take more than a year to remove anti-social neighbours. Those found guilty of a housing-related offence in England could be liable for automatic eviction in future.
But one housing charity said the idea was a "blunt tool" and the courts were already dealing with the problem.
Will the proposed changes make it easier to deal with "neighbours from hell"? Should local authorities be able fast-track the eviction of anti-social tenants? Is this problem already being addressed by the justice system? Do you have experience of this?
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The Basque separatist group Eta has announced a permanent ceasefire in its fight for independence from Spain. How significant is this announcement?
In a video statement sent to the media, the group said the truce would be "internationally verifiable". But Spain's Interior Minister, Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba, said that, again, ETA had failed to declare a definitive and irreversible end to violence.
Eta's campaign for independence for the Basque region has cost more than 800 lives since 1968 but it called a halt to armed attacks last year.
Is this announcement going to be different from previous ones? What impact will it have? Will it mean an end to the violence?
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A gunman charged with trying to assassinate a US congresswoman and the killing of six others has appeared in a federal courtroom in Arizona. Will the shooting change the tone of US political debate?
The shooting has turned the spotlight on the volatile, febrile state of American politics with commentators debating whether or not the increasingly violent rhetoric being used by politicians has contributed to an atmosphere where such an event could happen.
Some have said the situation would have been safer if more people on the scene had had guns, while the Arizona Citizens Defense League has called for members of Congress and their staff to receive firearms training.
Have the shootings changed American politics? Will it change the way in which politicians interact with voters? Do you think there will be a change in the language used by American politicians and political commentators?
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Just three rock tracks have made an appearance in the 100 best selling singles of 2010, according to research by Music Week. Does this mean that rock music is dying?
Rock used to regularly take up most of the chart placings, but this was the genre's worst showing since the 1960s.
Journey's Don't Stop Believin' received a new lease of life 29 years after its first release thanks to the US show Glee, while Florence and the Machine's Dog Days Are Over and Anthony Newley's Why, were the only other two rock tracks to make a massive impression on the charts last year.
Rock concert sales are also down, but could this just be a blip? Is a rock revival on the way? Why is there such a rock drought in the sales charts? What type of music do you listen to?
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Prime Minister David Cameron has promised to establish the "most pro-business, pro-growth, pro-jobs agenda ever unleashed by a government". How can the jobs market be stimulated?
The Prime Minister has meet with bosses of some of the UK's biggest firms to look at what more the government can do to create jobs in the private sector.
Senior executives of the firms David Cameron met are promising to create thousands of jobs and apprenticeships in an attempt to generate some confidence in the economy.
But Labour said the government's cuts would stifle economic growth.
Are you looking for work? What can this jobs summit achieve? Is this the right economic strategy? Should employment laws be reformed?
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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling on the prime minister to fulfil a Conservative manifesto pledge to limit fuel duty increases. Should there be a limit?
Petrol prices are now at a record high after recent rises in VAT and duty, with the UK now having the second highest diesel price in Europe.
A fuel duty stabiliser would cut duty when oil prices rise, and increase when prices fall.
Have you been affected by rising fuel prices? Is the cost affecting your driving habits? What impact would a stabiliser make to you?
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The US government has subpoenaed the social networking site Twitter for personal details of people connected to Wikileaks, court documents show. Should social networks ever disclose such information to governments?
The BBC's technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones says this leaves Wikileaks in a difficult position.
Twitter has been keen to stress that it complies with local laws, says Mr Cellan-Jones, but it has also been eager to promote Twitter's role as "a forum for free expression" in countries like Iran.
Our correspondent asks: "If confidential details of overseas Twitter users are disclosed to the US authorities, how keen will an international audience be to trust this or other American social networks in future?"
Should social networks give up data to help in legal proceedings? Or is it more important for personal details to remain confidential? Will this damage users' trust in social networks?
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Plans to cut disability benefits could breach human rights laws, the government has been warned. Do you agree?
Ministers want to streamline the system and make cuts of 20% by replacing Disability Living Allowance (DLA) with a new Personal Independence Payment.
Disability lawyer Mike Charles told the BBC the moves could be unlawful if they denied individuals the right to quality of life.
Do you currently claim DLA? What impact would these changes make? What tests can be done to differentiate between genuine claimants and fraudulent claims?
Disability benefit cuts: Your stories
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Nick Clegg has given a wide ranging speech on civil liberties, claiming the government was on a "mission to restore British freedoms". Do British freedoms need reform?
Amongst other measures Mr Clegg has set out plans to reform Britain's libel laws branding the current system a "laughing stock".
His speech comes as ministers try to reach agreement over a replacement for control orders, which place a series of constraints on terror suspects.
Labour claims Mr Clegg is under pressure to deliver on Lib Dem manifesto pledges in this area and has criticised the coalition leadership for being more concerned with trying to hold the coalition together than national security.
How can civil liberties be promoted? Do anti-terror laws need reform? What could be a replacement for control orders?
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The Chinese government is considering making it a legal duty for people to visit their aged parents. What do think of the proposal?
Under a draft legal amendment, elderly people could go to court to claim their right to be physically and mentally looked after by their children.
China is dealing with the problems of a growing elderly population. An eighth of the population of China is over the age of 60, and more than half of them live alone.
Taking care of parents is part of traditional Chinese culture but migration and work pressures have been fracturing family ties.
Should people be legally bound to take care of their aged parents? What is the attitude towards elderly care in your culture? What measures would you propose?
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Starbucks, the world's largest chain of coffee shops, has unveiled a new logo. How important are logos to you?
The US giant's new logo does away with the words "Starbucks" and "coffee", leaving just the firm's white on green image of a twin-tailed siren.
In October 2010, US clothes retailer Gap scrapped a new logo just one week after its introduction following an "outpouring of comments" online.
In the UK, political parties have also rebranded with The Conservatives ditching the party's hand-held blue torch in 2006 for a scribbled tree, which was described by former party chairman Lord Tebbit as "a bunch of broccoli".
What do you think of the new Starbucks logo?What are your favourite logos? Do logos encourage you to buy the product? What is more important - a brand name or a logo?
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Experts say they have discovered what they believe is the root cause of male pattern baldness. How important is it to find a 'cure'?
The US team told the Journal of Clinical Investigation the fault lies with the stem cells that make new hair. A manufacturing defect means the hair produced is so small it appears invisible to the naked eye.
It may be possible to 'cure' male baldness by restoring the normal function of these cells, the experts hope. Ultimately a cream that helps thicker hair grow could be developed.
Are you bald? Would you be glad of a 'cure' to your baldness? Have you had treatment for baldness?
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The top rate of VAT has gone up from 17.5% to 20%. Will it help tackle the budget deficit?
In an interview with the BBC, Chancellor George Osborne said that the increase was a "tough but necessary" step towards restoring the UK's economy.
However business groups have warned that retailers will be hit by the increase. There are also concerns that the poorest sections of society will be hit hardest.
Is the government right to increase VAT? What impact will the rise have on your personal finances? Do you run your own business? How are you coping with the changes?
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Ministers will not be forgiven if the proposed abolition of control orders on terror suspects leads to another 7 July-style attack, a Lib Dem peer has warned. Should control orders remain?
Lord Carlile, who is stepping down as the government's independent reviewer of anti-terrorism legislation, claims there is no alternative to the measures which can include curfews, electronic tags, and travel and mobile phone curbs.
A review of counter-terrorism legislation was due to be published before Christmas, but has been delayed due to ongoing negotiations between ministers. The issue has divided the coalition as the Lib Dems had promised during the general election campaign to abolish control orders.
Do you agree with Lord Carlile? Do control orders maintain national security? Is there a better alternative?
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A tough new anti-smoking law has taken effect in Spain. Will the law stop people from smoking?
The ban - one of the strictest in Europe - outlaws smoking in all bars and restaurants. Smokers will also be prohibited on television broadcasts, near hospitals or in school playgrounds.
Hotel, restaurant and bar owners have said they could face a 10% drop in trade with the new rules. But doctors argue the new legislation will help smokers give up and could reduce the numbers of deaths from smoking and passive smoking.
Are you in Spain? What are your thoughts about the ban? Are tougher restrictions necessary? If you are a smoker would tougher restrictions help you quit? Will the restrictions harm businesses?
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Families in England are to be offered £250m in vouchers in a bid to encourage them to eat healthily and exercise. Would tokens inspire you to keep fit?
The food and fitness industries will pay for the "Great Swapathon" as part of the government's plans to involve business in the promotion of healthy living.
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said: "It's a great example of how government, the media, industry and retailers can work together to help families to be healthy." He added: "The healthy option isn't always the cheapest option so it's a really important step to be able to offer £50 off healthier foods, drinks and activities."
But food policy experts have previously raised doubts about involving big brands in public health campaigns.
Will you apply for these vouchers? Would food vouchers, nutritional advice and discounted activities help you eat more healthily? Should businesses get involved with public health? Are you planning to live healthily in 2011?
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