International News

VIDEO: Fireworks role in Chinese New Year

BBC - Wed, 2013-02-06 18:05
Despite the danger, noise and pollution, for most Chinese people, new year celebrations wouldn't be complete without fireworks
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Talking to Frank

BBC - Wed, 2013-02-06 18:03
Talk to Frank is the UK's longest-running anti-drugs campaign, but does it work?
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Man Ray's portraits go on show

BBC - Wed, 2013-02-06 17:57
Man Ray's experimental portraits go on show
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Extinction: Beyond dinosaurs and dodos

BBC - Wed, 2013-02-06 17:52
How extinction has helped other creatures flourish
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Viewpoint: US media lax on drones

BBC - Wed, 2013-02-06 17:04
Is the truth finally starting to come out, asks Tara McKelvey.
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Chile navy investigates 'xenophobia'

BBC - Wed, 2013-02-06 16:59
The Chilean navy investigates allegations of xenophobia after a video apparently showed marines chanting they would "kill Argentines, shoot Bolivians and slit the throats of Peruvians".
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Drink price control 'cuts deaths'

BBC - Wed, 2013-02-06 16:52
Health campaigners welcome research suggesting that a significant drop in alcohol-related deaths follows increases in the minimum price.
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VIDEO: Music and the Universe in harmony

BBC - Wed, 2013-02-06 16:35
Violinist Daniel Hope on the link between music and the movement of planets.
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VIDEO: Tech startups choose Newcastle

BBC - Wed, 2013-02-06 16:30
Could Newcastle be the California of the north?
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Scots woman linked to canal killer

BBC - Wed, 2013-02-06 16:24
Police are trying to trace a Scottish woman who they fear may have been another victim of a man who murdered two women and threw their bodies in canals.
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In pictures: Home gadgets of the past

BBC - Wed, 2013-02-06 16:01
Household technology that has reached the end of its life cycle
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HMRC's cost-cutting 'starts well'

BBC - Wed, 2013-02-06 16:01
The UK tax authority has made a good start at cutting costs but faces a longer term battle to protect customer service, a report finds.
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VIDEO: Will microchipping dogs cut strays?

BBC - Wed, 2013-02-06 15:53
Every dog owner in England will have to microchip their animal from 2016 under plans intended to cut a rise in strays - but will it work?
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Wilshere 'can handle expectation'

BBC - Wed, 2013-02-06 15:38
England boss Roy Hodgson says midfielder Jack Wilshere lived up to high expectations during the 2-1 win over Brazil.
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Heavy fighting hits Syrian capital

BBC - Wed, 2013-02-06 15:32
Fierce fighting breaks out between rebels and pro-government troops in the Syrian capital, as bombings hit a central town and peace talk hopes fade.
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Five hospitals to be investigated

BBC - Wed, 2013-02-06 15:20
Five other hospitals are to be investigated over their high death rates in the wake of the public inquiry into failings at Stafford Hospital.
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Strachan delighted with opening win

BBC - Wed, 2013-02-06 15:10
Gordon Strachan admits managing Scotland for the first time was the most nerve-wracking experience he has had in football.
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US expands sanctions against Iran

BBC - Wed, 2013-02-06 14:49
The US tightens existing sanctions on Iran - targeting oil revenue and media - over its alleged nuclear weapons programme.
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VIDEO: Tunisia PM calls for new elections

BBC - Wed, 2013-02-06 14:44
Tunisia's prime minister has called for new elections, after thousands of protesters took to the streets following the assassination of a senior opposition leader, Chokri Belaid.
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News Corporation profit doubles

BBC - Wed, 2013-02-06 14:29
News Corporation has reported a more-than-doubling in profits to $2.38bn, but spent another $56m to cover costs related to the defunct News of the World.
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