US and China leaders to hold summit
The US and Chinese presidents, Barack Obama and Xi Jinping, announce they will hold their first summit in California in June.
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Irish potato famine pest identified
Scientists have used plant samples collected in the 19th Century to identify the pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine.
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The rise of food swapping
The food swapping movement is taking off the UK with anything from sushi to strawberries on offer.
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VIDEO: 'Absolute destruction' after tornado
A local reporter tells the BBC about the destruction in Moore after a tornado.
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Too famous to see?
One man's failed attempt to wipe this painting from his memory
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How does your team fare in fans' league table?
Interactive table shows how the level of support at your favourite football club compares with your rivals.
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VIDEO: Huge tornado rips through Oklahoma
A gigantic tornado has ripped through a suburb of Oklahoma City, on the second day in a row the Midwestern state of Oklahoma has been slammed by twisters.
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How religions change their mind
History suggests that religions that don't change die out - but how do they manage it without undermining themselves?
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Back-to-work scheme failing, say MPs
A scheme to help the unemployed find work appears to be failing the most disadvantaged jobseekers, MPs on the Work and Pensions Committee say.
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Bolivia law backs Morales third term
Bolivia passes a law which could allow President Evo Morales to be elected for a third time, despite claims that it is unconstitutional.
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Bahrain digs unveil one of oldest civilisations
Digs shed light on one of world's oldest civilisations
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Obama aides 'knew of IRS inquiry'
Senior White House aides were informed last month of an inquiry into the US tax agency's targeting of conservative political groups, an official says.
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Echoes of Egypt's revolution far from Cairo
How the shake-up in Egypt is being felt far from Cairo
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Chief inspector of GPs post created
A chief inspector of GPs is to be appointed as part of a push to improve services outside of hospitals, ministers are set to announce.
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NHS urged to improve use of drips
The lives of hospital patients who are put on a drip are being placed at risk by poor attention by staff to intravenous fluid care, experts warn.
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Foreign comedians stand up for the UK
Why foreign comedians love the British comedy business
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New Xbox readies for video games war
Will Microsoft's new games machine win the console war?
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VIDEO: Will Israel bomb Iran?
Middle East editor Jeremy Bowen explores what might happen if Iran continues with its nuclear programme.
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In pictures: India's fading trams
India's last remaining tramcars
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Vaccine developed for farm disease
A vaccine to protect sheep and cattle from a livestock virus spread by midges has been approved by government vets.
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