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VIDEO: Record breaking demolition of viaduct
A two-mile viaduct in the Chinese city of Wuhan has been demolished, breaking a record for the longest reinforced concrete bridge ever blown up in the country.
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Immigration policies 'restrictive'
the Scottish minister with responsibility for immigration attacks the UK government's approach to the issue.
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Telescope back on track for Derby
Telescope, part-owned by Sir Alex Ferguson, is back on track for the Epsom Derby after impressing in a workout.
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Garden body death 'unexplained'
The death of a woman whose body was found in the communal garden area of flats in Edinburgh is being treated as "unexplained" by police.
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Cardiff delegates 'to keep talking'
Police officers, republicans and loyalists agree to resolve differences through dialogue and non-violent means.
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Premier League farewells in pictures
Ferguson, Scholes, Moyes - day of Premier League farewells
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Tory MP denies rift over 'loon' slur
Monmouth MP David Davies denies a Conservative party rift amid claims someone close to the prime minister branded activists 'mad, swivel-eyed loons'.
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Calls for breast gene test change
A Scottish breast cancer charity calls for the same genetic testing criteria north and south of the border.
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Redding claims maiden Moto2 win
Scott Redding claims maiden Moto2 win with victory at the French Grand Prix in Le Mans to take the championship lead.
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Bank governor in Help to Buy warning
The outgoing Bank of England governor warns a government plan to boost the housing market with part-mortgage guarantees has no long-term place.
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Google chief defends tax affairs
Google's executive chairman Eric Schmidt defends the company's tax affairs after it comes in for strong criticism from MPs.
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VIDEO: Tornadoes tear through US states
Storm-chasers have captured footage showing tornadoes touching down in both Texas and Kansas.
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N Korea urged to end missile tests
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urges Pyongyang to end its missile tests as a fourth short-range weapon is launched from North Korea's east coast.
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Boys arrested after death at house
Three teenagers are arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs after a 16-year-old girl dies in Warrington.
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VIDEO: Propaganda: Art or political rhetoric?
Governments have long used newspapers, posters and leaflets to try and influence what people think, but a new exhibition is showing that there could be much more to it.
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Lennon guitar sells for $408,000
A guitar played by John Lennon and George Harrison of the Beatles in 1967 fetches $408,000 (£269,000) at auction in New York.
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Iran executes two men for spying
Iranian officials say two men have been executed after they were convicted of spying for Israel and the US.
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Arrests after 'stolen' bike crash
Two 19-year-old men are arrested following a collision between a suspected stolen motorcycle and a car in County Antrim, that has left a man seriously injured.
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Battling Purdy beaten by Alexander
Colchester welterweight Lee Purdy goes seven rounds against champion Devon Alexander before his corner throw in the towel.
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PM 'losing control of party over EU'
The Conservative leadership is "running scared" of its MPs on Europe, claims Tory grandee Lord Howe - but the health secretary says the PM is "showing leadership" on the issue.
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