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Mixed-race Britain: Readers' stories
October 6, 2011 at 5:23 AM
George Alagiah's account of his own relationship and attitudes towards mixed-race people provoked a flurry of emails. Here readers share their own stories.
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VIDEO: Steve Wozniak remembers Steve Jobs
October 6, 2011 at 5:20 AM
Co-founder of Apple Steve Wozniak says he will remember Steve Jobs for his "very quick mind" and "knowing what made sense in a product".
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David Cassidy sues over image use
October 6, 2011 at 5:17 AM
US singer David Cassidy sues Sony, claiming he was not paid for sales of Partridge Family merchandise bearing his image.
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Man arrested after 'burglar' shot
October 6, 2011 at 5:06 AM
A man has been arrested for attempted murder after a suspected burglar was shot in a Herefordshire village.
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Bank of England policy move eyed
October 6, 2011 at 5:05 AM
The Bank of England will announce its latest monetary policy decision at midday, with economists waiting to see if the central bank introduces more quantitative easing (QE).
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Aid group MSF ends Thailand work
October 6, 2011 at 5:04 AM
Medecins Sans Frontieres ceases operations in Thailand because of a row over medical treatment for migrant workers and unregistered foreigners.
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Promise to clean up 'toxic' uni
October 6, 2011 at 5:04 AM
The University of Wales has become a "tarnished brand" but should keep its name its vice-chancellor says, as pressure grows for it to lose the title.
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Promise to clean up 'toxic' uni
October 6, 2011 at 5:04 AM
The University of Wales has become a "tarnished brand" but should keep its name, its vice-chancellor says, as pressure grows for it to lose the title.
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Man held in flat murder inquiry
October 6, 2011 at 5:03 AM
A man is arrested in connection with the death of a 22-year-old in Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire.
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Scots unis appear in world elite
October 6, 2011 at 5:02 AM
Five Scottish universities are placed in the top 200 of the world's higher education institutions.
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Heroin and crack treatment falls
October 6, 2011 at 4:59 AM
The number of heroin and crack cocaine users needing treatment in England has fallen by 10,000 in two years, figures show.
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Monkeys' thoughts run virtual arm
October 6, 2011 at 4:58 AM
The future of thought-controlled prosthetics receives a boost as monkeys both control and receive tactile feedback from a virtual arm.
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'Illegal' exclusions on the rise
October 6, 2011 at 4:46 AM
Thousands of children are being unofficially excluded from school in order to protect league table positions, argues Barnardo's.
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Shares up on eurozone debt hopes
October 6, 2011 at 4:44 AM
Stock markets have continued to rise, fuelled by expectations that leaders in the eurozone are preparing action to ease the bloc's debt crisis.
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French poll contenders spar on TV
October 6, 2011 at 4:44 AM
Livelier exchanges mark the final TV debate between the six rivals for the right to stand for France's opposition Socialists at the 2012 presidential poll.
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VIDEO: 'Killer' curry too hot to handle
October 6, 2011 at 4:43 AM
An Indian restaurant in Edinburgh has been told to cool down its annual curry eating contest after two people were admitted to hospital.
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Merritt's Olympic ban overturned
October 6, 2011 at 4:27 AM
LaShawn Merritt is free to defend his Olympic 400m title after an International Olympic Committee doping rule is overturned.
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VIDEO: Grayson Perry's ode to craftsmen
October 6, 2011 at 4:19 AM
Grayson Perry curates his own exhibition, The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsmen, at the British Museum.
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Wilkinson puts faith in practice
October 6, 2011 at 4:05 AM
Jonny Wilkinson hopes his exertions in practice will help him recapture his kicking form in the World Cup quarter-final against France.
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Wilkinson puts faith in practice
October 6, 2011 at 4:05 AM
Jonny Wilkinson hopes his exertions on the practice field will help him recapture his kicking form in the World Cup quarter-final against France.
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Capello contemplates Jones debut
October 6, 2011 at 3:56 AM
Manager Fabio Capello considers giving teenage Manchester United defender Phil Jones his England debut in Friday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro.
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Footballer held in betting probe
October 6, 2011 at 3:53 AM
A football player with a Scottish Premier League club is arrested by police investigating alleged betting irregularities.
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Depp apologises over rape comment
October 6, 2011 at 3:47 AM
Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp apologises for "regretful" comments made in an interview comparing photo shoots to being raped.
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Your pictures: Gardens
October 6, 2011 at 3:34 AM
Readers' pictures on the theme of gardens.
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VIDEO: Palin not running for president
October 6, 2011 at 3:27 AM
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has declared she will not run for the White House next year
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Australia in transgender ruling
October 6, 2011 at 3:26 AM
Australia's top court rules two transgender people can be legally recognised as men, even though they have not had complete sex changes.
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House prices 'lacking direction'
October 6, 2011 at 3:24 AM
House prices are "lacking genuine direction", says the Halifax, as it reports a 0.5% fall in values in September compared with August.
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Pressure growing on 'toxic' uni
October 6, 2011 at 3:21 AM
Pressure is growing on the University of Wales to scrap its title after claims about the validation of its qualifications.
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Chelsea eye long Villas-Boas stay
October 6, 2011 at 3:17 AM
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas can be in charge for 10 or 15 years, according to chairman Bruce Buck.
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In pictures: Apple fans mourn Jobs
October 6, 2011 at 3:13 AM
Tributes to Apple founder Steve Jobs
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Report probes Goa 'illicit mines'
October 6, 2011 at 3:07 AM
Nearly half the iron ore exported from the western Indian state of Goa is illegally mined, the leader of the state opposition alleges.
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VIDEO: California mourns Steve Jobs
October 6, 2011 at 3:07 AM
People leave flowers outside the home of Apple's Steve Jobs, who has died at the age of 56.
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Sportsday Live - Thursday 6 October
October 6, 2011 at 2:56 AM
Sportsday Live - breaking sports news, featuring the latest ahead of the Rugby World Cup and Euro 2012 qualifiers and more.
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Sportsday Live - Thursday 5 October
October 6, 2011 at 2:56 AM
Sportsday Live - breaking sports news, featuring the latest ahead of the Rugby World Cup and Euro 2012 qualifiers and more.
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UK 'must learn more languages'
October 6, 2011 at 2:40 AM
The UK risks being cut off from the rest of the world because of a reluctance to learn languages, a leading head teacher warns.
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Rugby club hit by concert payment
October 6, 2011 at 2:32 AM
Members of a small rugby club say they are worried it could go bust after trying to attract an X Factor star to sing at its annual music festival.
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Soap star held in child sex case
October 6, 2011 at 2:28 AM
Coronation Street star Michael Le Vell is arrested by police over allegations of sex offences against a young girl.
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Apple 'visionary' Steve Jobs dies
October 6, 2011 at 2:22 AM
Technology pioneer and co-founder of Apple, Steve Jobs, dies at the age of 56 with President Obama saying "the world has lost a visionary".
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Japan politician Ozawa on trial
October 6, 2011 at 2:01 AM
Ichiro Ozawa, one of Japan's most influential politicians, denies breaking political fundraising laws as his trial begins in Tokyo.
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BBC Wales cuts outlined to staff
October 6, 2011 at 1:55 AM
Twelve hundred staff at BBC Wales are to be told the results of a cost-cutting exercise across the corporation aimed at finding savings of 20%.
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Nightlife hopes for high streets
October 6, 2011 at 1:43 AM
Town centres must capitalise on the night-time economy to revive the fortunes of high streets, it is claimed.
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Man killed in motorbike accident
October 6, 2011 at 1:43 AM
A motorcyclist is killed following a collision involving two bikes and a car near Brechin Castle Centre.
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£139m training college approved
October 6, 2011 at 1:38 AM
Approval is secured to build a £139m joint public services college at Desertcreat just outside Cookstown.
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VIDEO: Drought looms in Afghanistan
October 6, 2011 at 1:34 AM
Ten years after the US-led invasion, Afghanistan is appealing for food aid, as it faces an unprecedented drought.
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Holiday jet to fly on cooking oil
October 6, 2011 at 1:30 AM
Britain's first commercial flight powered by biofuel is scheduled to take off from Birmingham airport.
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Focus on PM's conference showing
October 6, 2011 at 1:27 AM
Focus on David Cameron's conference showing
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Apple 'visionary' Steve Jobs dies
October 6, 2011 at 12:51 AM
Steve Jobs dies, aged 56, after transforming digital technology at Apple, the firm he co-founded, with President Obama saying "the world has lost a visionary".
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Fish perform giant leaps on land
October 6, 2011 at 12:30 AM
Impressive leaps performed by some species of fish give an insight into how aquatic animals "invaded" the land, say scientists.
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Leaping fish give evolution clue
October 6, 2011 at 12:30 AM
Impressive leaps performed by some species of fish give an insight into how aquatic animals "invaded" the land, say scientists.
Readers' stories of love across a divide 
Co-founder of Apple Steve Wozniak says he will remember Steve Jobs for his "very quick mind" and "knowing what made sense in a product". 
US singer David Cassidy sues Sony, claiming he was not paid for sales of Partridge Family merchandise bearing his image. 
A man has been arrested for attempted murder after a suspected burglar was shot in a Herefordshire village. 
The Bank of England will announce its latest monetary policy decision at midday, with economists waiting to see if the central bank introduces more quantitative easing (QE). 
Medecins Sans Frontieres ceases operations in Thailand because of a row over medical treatment for migrant workers and unregistered foreigners. 
The University of Wales has become a "tarnished brand" but should keep its name its vice-chancellor says, as pressure grows for it to lose the title. 
A man is arrested in connection with the death of a 22-year-old in Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire. 
Five Scottish universities are placed in the top 200 of the world's higher education institutions. 
The number of heroin and crack cocaine users needing treatment in England has fallen by 10,000 in two years, figures show. 
The future of thought-controlled prosthetics receives a boost as monkeys both control and receive tactile feedback from a virtual arm. 
Thousands of children are being unofficially excluded from school in order to protect league table positions, argues Barnardo's. 
Stock markets have continued to rise, fuelled by expectations that leaders in the eurozone are preparing action to ease the bloc's debt crisis. 
Livelier exchanges mark the final TV debate between the six rivals for the right to stand for France's opposition Socialists at the 2012 presidential poll. 
An Indian restaurant in Edinburgh has been told to cool down its annual curry eating contest after two people were admitted to hospital. 
LaShawn Merritt is free to defend his Olympic 400m title after an International Olympic Committee doping rule is overturned. 
Grayson Perry curates his own exhibition, The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsmen, at the British Museum. 
Jonny Wilkinson hopes his exertions in practice will help him recapture his kicking form in the World Cup quarter-final against France. 
Manager Fabio Capello considers giving teenage Manchester United defender Phil Jones his England debut in Friday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro. 
A football player with a Scottish Premier League club is arrested by police investigating alleged betting irregularities. 
Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp apologises for "regretful" comments made in an interview comparing photo shoots to being raped. 
Readers' pictures on the theme of gardens. 
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has declared she will not run for the White House next year 
Australia's top court rules two transgender people can be legally recognised as men, even though they have not had complete sex changes. 
House prices are "lacking genuine direction", says the Halifax, as it reports a 0.5% fall in values in September compared with August. 
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas can be in charge for 10 or 15 years, according to chairman Bruce Buck. 
Tributes to Apple founder Steve Jobs 
Nearly half the iron ore exported from the western Indian state of Goa is illegally mined, the leader of the state opposition alleges. 
People leave flowers outside the home of Apple's Steve Jobs, who has died at the age of 56. 
Sportsday Live - breaking sports news, featuring the latest ahead of the Rugby World Cup and Euro 2012 qualifiers and more. 
The UK risks being cut off from the rest of the world because of a reluctance to learn languages, a leading head teacher warns. 
Members of a small rugby club say they are worried it could go bust after trying to attract an X Factor star to sing at its annual music festival. 
Coronation Street star Michael Le Vell is arrested by police over allegations of sex offences against a young girl. 
Technology pioneer and co-founder of Apple, Steve Jobs, dies at the age of 56 with President Obama saying "the world has lost a visionary". 
Ichiro Ozawa, one of Japan's most influential politicians, denies breaking political fundraising laws as his trial begins in Tokyo. 
Twelve hundred staff at BBC Wales are to be told the results of a cost-cutting exercise across the corporation aimed at finding savings of 20%. 
Town centres must capitalise on the night-time economy to revive the fortunes of high streets, it is claimed. 
A motorcyclist is killed following a collision involving two bikes and a car near Brechin Castle Centre. 
Approval is secured to build a £139m joint public services college at Desertcreat just outside Cookstown. 
Ten years after the US-led invasion, Afghanistan is appealing for food aid, as it faces an unprecedented drought. 
Britain's first commercial flight powered by biofuel is scheduled to take off from Birmingham airport. 
Focus on David Cameron's conference showing 
Steve Jobs dies, aged 56, after transforming digital technology at Apple, the firm he co-founded, with President Obama saying "the world has lost a visionary". 
Impressive leaps performed by some species of fish give an insight into how aquatic animals "invaded" the land, say scientists.