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Explosion on Gulf of Mexico oil platform
A fire is reported to have broken out after an explosion on board an oil facility off the coast of Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico. The US Coast Guard said 13 workers were rescued from the burning…
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Labour’s leadership contenders
The main question facing Labour after its election fiasco of last May was who would take over from Gordon Brown and lead the party in opposition. Now four million party members and trade unionists have begun…
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- 02/09 Nations meet on climate cash, U.N. sees long haul
- 02/09 U.S. says Israel, Palestinians agree to more talks
- 02/09 No injuries, signs of spill in Gulf rig explosion
- 02/09 Drug gangs prey on migrants in risky Mexico journey
- 02/09 Only stable Bosnia can ensure Balkan peace - Turkey
- 02/09 Lawyer wants Dutch cardinal's evidence on sex abuse
- 02/09 Pakistan gets IMF relief, tightens security
- 02/09 Afghan leader condemns air strike as Gates arrives
- 02/09 Hurricane Earl takes aim at U.S. East Coast
- 02/09 Troops clear barricades, Mozambique riots persist
- 02/09 NATO checks claim strike kills 10 Afghan campaigners
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Flaming Ferraris recalled
Ferrari is recalling more than 1,240 of its cars because of a risk they could burst into flames. Glue used in the wheel-arch assemblies of Ferrari 458 Italias is the problem. Five of the cars…
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- 02/09 Pakistan withdraw trio from one-day series
- 02/09 Capello looks ahead to fresh starts and a brighter future
- 02/09 England's Onions out for up to nine months
- 02/09 Four Indian wrestlers fail dope tests, miss home Games
- 02/09 Pakistan trio requested to be dropped from tour
- 02/09 Pakistan to replace trio after fix allegations
- 02/09 Warne calls for life bans if match-fixing proved
- 02/09 Couples to join Daly, Norman at Australian Open
- 02/09 Murray on fire as U.S. Open heats up
- 02/09 France and Italy take Euro road to redemption
- 02/09 Rampant Dutch take tally to 14 goals in two wins
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Breakthrough in Bluefin Tuna farming
Bluefin Tuna is disappearing from the sea. Demand keeps prices high - which means people will keep fishing Bluefin Tuna…
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Exhibition
Festival of senses at Chaumont garden show
Chaumont-sur-Loire castle in central France is once again playing host to the annual Garden Festival, whose…
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Festival
US action movie makes surprise opening in Venice
Causing some surprise at the midnight screening for the opening of the Mostra in Venice, Robert Rodriguez’s…
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Health
Surgery enters the third dimension
3D images have made work a little easier for surgeons at the University Hospitals of Geneva. The imaging helps plan…
Groundbreaking cell discovery in Romanian
Scientists in Romania have discovered a new type of cell, called telocites, that could help stem cells regenerate and repair the human body.
Research
The Rosetta Odyssey
In the 19th century the discovery of the Rosetta Stone unlocked the secrets of Egyptian hieroglyphs. Today, 21st century scientists are hoping that The Rosetta Mission will unlock space secrets…
Science
Pianist Hélène Grimaud on passion and perfection
One of her first teachers once told her: “I don’t want you to be the best. I want you to be unique.” Hélène Grimaud is a French pianist, among the most acclaimed on the international music scene…
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