Shakespeare's past as food hoarder
William Shakespeare's lesser known role as an illegal food hoarder 400 years ago helps us understand him as a more complex figure, says new research.
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Foreign tourist raped on Rio minibus
Brazilian police say two men have been arrested, accused of raping and robbing a foreign tourist on a minibus in Rio de Janeiro.
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Campaigners hail Novartis ruling
Healthcare campaigners hail India's rejection of a patent bid by Swiss company Novartis for its cancer drug, Glivec, amid industry criticism.
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Fears for whale spotted in Oban Bay
Rescue teams are on standby to help a sperm whale which has swum off course and ended up in shallow waters of Oban Bay.
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UK general warns of Afghan troop cut
Cutting British forces in Afghanistan too quickly could "endanger" progress at a critical time, the UK's top commander there warns.
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India rejects Novartis patent plea
India's Supreme Court rejects a plea by Swiss company Novartis to patent an updated version of its cancer drug, Glivec.
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S Korea pledge over North threats
South Korea promises a "strong response" to any North Korean aggression, amid high tensions after Pyongyang warned of entering a "state of war".
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'Package' closes airport terminal
An airport terminal was closed and evacuated after a "suspect package" was found, airport officials confirm.
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Devastation claim on benefit changes
Benefit changes will have a "destabilising" and "devastating impact", claims a Welsh government minister in a strongly-worded attack on the UK coalition.
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Bashir orders Sudan prisoner release
Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir says all political prisoners in the country will be released and that his government is committed to dialogue.
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Jobs lost as historic mill closes
Efforts to save Scotland's oldest continually-operating textile mill from closure fail, leading to the loss of 33 jobs.
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Indigenous Colombians free soldiers
A Colombian indigenous group releases three soldiers, who it had suspected of involvement in the killing of its leader.
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Greeks block Golden Dawn handout
Villagers on the Greek island of Thassos prevent the nationalist Golden Dawn party from handing out free food and other basic goods.
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Di Canio is box office, says Wray
Former Swindon chairman Jeremy Wray tips Paolo Di Canio to be a success as Sunderland head coach.
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Bodies recovered in Tibet landslide
At least 36 bodies are recovered from a landslide in Tibet, state media report, after dozens of miners were buried on Friday.
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Cat Video Festival returns to US
A second US festival dedicated to celebrating internet videos of cats will be held in Minnesota after more than 10,000 people flocked to the first event last year.
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Murray sets sights higher on clay
Andy Murray says he can improve as he heads into the clay-court season ranked number two in the world.
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VIDEO: Thief runs through glass door
A bag snatcher has managed to escape after running through the glass door of a Perth shopping centre.
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Beatles album sells for $290,000
A signed copy of The Beatles' album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is bought at auction in the US for $290,500 (£191,000).
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Man hit by train after 'altercation'
A man from Surrey dies after being hit by a train following an altercation at Guildford railway station, police say.
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