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Brazil unmasks 'trafficking gang'

Thu, 2013-05-16 16:16
Brazilian police say they have identified a gang specialising in trafficking Bangladeshi nationals into South America's biggest economy.

Single-pixel camera makes 3D image

Thu, 2013-05-16 15:13
Scientists in Glasgow have discovered a low-cost way to create 3D images, capable of sensing frequencies beyond visible light.

Can Singapore's street food survive?

Thu, 2013-05-16 15:07
Can Singapore's beloved street food stand the test of time?

VIDEO: Tsunami debris washes up in Canada

Thu, 2013-05-16 15:01
Debris from the Japan tsunami in 2011 is washing up in Canada. The BBC spoke to volunteers cleaning up the shoreline on Vancouver Island

VIDEO: Eurovision: A statistical analysis

Thu, 2013-05-16 15:01
Derek Gatherer outlines the results of his statistical study of how Eurovision votes are cast.

VIDEO: Inside the human robot factory

Thu, 2013-05-16 15:01
Roboticist Will Jackson of Engineered Arts gives a tour of his robot factory in Cornwall, and talks about recent developments in the industry.

VIDEO: London man jailed for 'slave' abuse

Thu, 2013-05-16 14:54
A man has been jailed for 11 years for raping an Indian woman who was treated like a "slave" at his home in London.

The great credit card takeaway

Thu, 2013-05-16 14:52
How people are persuaded to give away their plastic

Farage swarmed by angry protesters

Thu, 2013-05-16 14:44
UKIP leader Nigel Farage finds refuge in a pub after he is swarmed by angry protesters after leaving a press conference.

Global brand who remained the genuine article

Thu, 2013-05-16 14:18
Global icon who remained the genuine article

Boston suspect's 'note in boat'

Thu, 2013-05-16 14:07
The Boston bombing suspect wrote a message in a boat where he hid, describing victims of the attack as "collateral damage", US media report.

Iran women barred from presidency

Thu, 2013-05-16 13:23
A constitutional body in Iran rules that women cannot run in presidential polls scheduled for 14 June, despite 30 women registering as candidates.

Dell posts 79% fall in profits

Thu, 2013-05-16 13:14
Dell reports a 79% fall in quarterly profits to $130m (£85m) amid falling computer sales and a takeover battle.

Library fire repairs put at £5m

Thu, 2013-05-16 13:04
Repairs to the National Library of Wales after a fire gutted a section of roof last month are expected to cost up to £5m.

Dambusters 70th anniversary honoured

Thu, 2013-05-16 13:01
Two of the surviving Dambuster airmen attend a ceremony after an earlier flypast to mark the 70th anniversary of the World War II raid on German dams.

Don't panic about UKIP, says Fox

Thu, 2013-05-16 12:55
Former defence secretary Liam Fox urges Conservatives to avoid "strife" about Europe and focus on David Cameron's plan to renegotiate some powers.

Bridge crash bus loses whole roof

Thu, 2013-05-16 12:35
A double-decker bus has its roof completely shorn off when it hits a railway bridge in Essex.

US 'saw Syria chemical evidence'

Thu, 2013-05-16 12:31
President Barack Obama says the US has seen evidence of chemical weapons being used in Syria, after talks with Turkey's prime minister.

VIDEO: Tyler proving a hit with Eurovision fans

Thu, 2013-05-16 12:29
Bonnie Tyler is preparing to represent the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest this weekend.

EU referendum bill will be debated

Thu, 2013-05-16 12:28
A Conservative backbencher introducing a bill paving the way for a referendum on the UK's EU membership will have the "full support" of the party.
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