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Welsh pop singer Bonnie Tyler says she is "honoured" to be the UK's representative at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden.

New York City's Chief Digital Officer, Rachel Haot, began in the city's startup world and rose to prominence quickly. Now, she's a member of Mayor Bloomberg's administration and is advocating for more private-public collaboration in making New York a tech mecca that rivals Silicon Valley.

As part of that mission, Haot is focusing on five key areas: Internet access, technology education, open data and innovation, engagement, and developing New York's tech industry.

Hoat's goal, as she puts it, is "to fully realize New York City's digital potential and make sure that all New Yorkers are part of its digital future.” But she feels the city can always do more, especially when it comes to bringing more diversity to the tech sector.

"We still have a long way to go," says Haot. "The good news is that, for example, we have more female founders of startups in New York City than any other city in the world -- more than Silicon Valley, more than London. That's a very exciting and promising step."

Click on the audio player above to hear more of Haot's thoughts on the demographics of tech. And visit WeareMadeInNY.com to find out more about New York City's tech community.

Sausages, ham, bacon and other processed meats appear to increase the risk of dying young, a study of half a million people across Europe suggests.

Pesticides are being sprayed from the land and air in an effort to eradicate a huge swarm of locusts that is threatening crops in southern Israel and Gaza.

Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev tells the BBC laws passed in Russia by President Vladimir Putin are an "attack on the rights of citizens".

The government may need to borrow more to fund capital spending if the UK's economy is to recover, Business Secretary Vince Cable suggests.

Troubled bank may be able to sell off branches sooner than expected

Business groups have warned of continuing tough conditions in the UK economy, ahead of the latest rates announcement from the Bank of England.

Austerity cuts have affected the Welsh government's decisiveness and it must be more agile and 'restless' to perform better, says Wales' top civil servant.

Schoolgirl Zoya Anwar, who went missing for more than a week, is found in Birmingham city centre.

Fatboy Slim - aka Norman Cook - becomes the first DJ to "play" the Houses of Parliament.

The energy giant says it has "thrown in the towel on solar." The industry has evolved since BP entered the ring, currently emphasizing cheap production rather than research and development. BP says it just wasn't making money, though it will continue investing in other renewable resources.

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The energy giant says it has "thrown in the towel on solar." The industry has evolved since BP entered the ring, currently emphasizing cheap production rather than research and development. BP says it just wasn't making money, though it will continue investing in other renewable resources.

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How North America's Hutterites get away from it all

England can blame poor preparation for their dire performance in the first Test, says cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew

With across-the-board spending cuts now on autopilot, there's a momentary lull in Washington's budget brinksmanship. So the president is using this window to try to craft a more lasting approach to the federal debt.

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With across-the-board spending cuts now on autopilot, there's a momentary lull in Washington's budget brinksmanship. So the president is using this window to try to craft a more lasting approach to the federal debt.

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Adidas, the world's second-largest sportswear firm, reports a loss for the final quarter of 2012 after writing down the value of its Reebok brand.

A federal judge could rule as soon as Thursday in the case, which comes as the U.S. Supreme Court is also set to deal with gay marriage later this month. In Michigan, a lesbian couple sued because the state bans same-sex couples from adopting kids. Then, the judge invited them to go even further.

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Nogales, Ariz., is home to one of the nation's busiest ports of entry. Trucks line up for inspection before heading to grocery stores in the U.S. But the sequester is forcing the ports to make cuts, leading some to fear higher prices for food and strained relationships with foreign trading partners.

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