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Estonia now has the world's first nationwide electric car charger network. What would the U.S. have to do to make a similar leap?

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Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed leaves the Indian High Commission in the capital Male, 10 days after seeking refuge to avoid arrest.

Victoria Pendleton on GB's new cycling star Becky James

To those who closely follow the voter ID wars, Hans von Spakovsky is a household name, one of the nation's leading and controversial crusaders against voter fraud. So it was news that the Republican lawyer failed to get a second term on the electoral board of Virginia's largest county.

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Syria's main opposition coalition pulls out of talks in Rome, Washington and Moscow in protest at what it says is the "shameful" failure to stop the violence.

England coach Stuart Lancaster praises their composure as they withstand the pressure of a "proper Test" to beat France.

England keep their Grand Slam hopes on track with a 23-13 victory over a rejuvenated France at Twickenham.

A Russian inmate is allowed to remain in Chile and play for a local football club after serving three-year prison sentence for drug smuggling.

Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi brings forward the start of the country's parliamentary elections, just days after announcing it.

Manchester United hope Robin van Persie will be fit to face Real Madrid after his hip injury in the 2-0 win over QPR.

As the Directors and Producers Guild Awards go, so does the Academy. At least most of the time.

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Great Britain's Becky James clinches her first world gold medal by battling back to beat Kristina Vogel in a see-saw sprint final.

One of the most important events in the national gun violence debate takes place Tuesday far from Newtown, Conn., and Washington, D.C. And if the candidate backed by Michael Bloomberg wins, look for congressional candidates nationwide to start eyeing the New York City mayor and his superPAC

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Interim coach Rob Howley calls Wales' display "clinical", after their Six Nations victory over Italy in Rome.

Three people are rescued and taken to hospital after being trapped by the incoming tide in two separate incidents in the Vale of Glamorgan on the same afternoon.

The Liberal Democrat chief executive expresses "regret" over the handling of strongly-denied allegations of sexual impropriety towards women by a senior party figure.

Ryan Giggs scores on his 999th senior appearance to help lift Manchester United 15 points clear with victory over QPR.

Events have been held across the UK, and the rest of the world, to mark the 1,000th day spent in prison by alleged Wikileaks source Bradley Manning.

Wales put their Six Nations defence back on track with a commanding 26-9 victory over Italy in rain-lashed Rome.

It argues that a portion of the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional. Specifically, the administration points to a section that denies married same-sex couples access to federal benefits enjoyed by heterosexual couples.

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