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The odd early White House press conferences

Thu, 2013-03-14 16:19
In March 1913, Woodrow Wilson began the first regular US presidential press conferences. By modern standards, they were a strange, awkward affair.

Neon style in Cold War Poland

Thu, 2013-03-14 16:16
On a mission to stop Poland's historic neon lights fizzling out

'Revolutionising' how we light our lives

Thu, 2013-03-14 16:10
Beautiful illuminations from new technology

Quiz of the week's news

Thu, 2013-03-14 16:07
Which star is helping Vladimir Putin's health drive?

VIDEO: Afghanistan's tank graveyards

Thu, 2013-03-14 16:03
As Nato plans the drawdown of its forces from Afghanistan, some wonder whether they will dump military hardware there as the Soviet army did.

Chelsea 3-1 Steaua Buch't (agg 3-2)

Thu, 2013-03-14 15:07
Fernando Torres scores the decisive goal as Chelsea beat Steaua Bucharest to reach the Europa League quarter-finals.

Trio wait on Europa League draw

Thu, 2013-03-14 14:54
Chelsea, Newcastle and Spurs will discover their Europa League quarter-final opponents when the draw is made on Friday.

Scottish press regulation report due

Thu, 2013-03-14 14:35
An expert report on the regulation of the press in Scotland is to be published on Friday, it emerges.

Jockey McNamara injured in fall

Thu, 2013-03-14 14:13
Amateur jockey JT McNamara suffers a serious neck injury after a fall at the Cheltenham Festival.

Detroit gets new financial manager

Thu, 2013-03-14 14:07
An emergency financial manager with wide-ranging powers is appointed for the troubled US city of Detroit as it struggles with debts of $14bn.

Fed approves most bank capital plans

Thu, 2013-03-14 14:05
The US central bank says that most major US banks have strong enough balance sheets to proceed with their plans for payouts for shareholders.

Fans want 'bloodbath' win - North

Thu, 2013-03-14 14:00
Wing George North says Wales fans want them to beat England in Cardiff amid a 'bloodbath' in the Six Nations on Saturday.

Pork DNA found in halal school meat

Thu, 2013-03-14 13:50
Pork DNA is found in halal chicken sausages served in a central London primary school.

Canadian PM considers Mali options

Thu, 2013-03-14 13:24
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he is considering what Canada could contribute to ongoing efforts to fight Islamist militants in Mali.

Health change in Welsh reshuffle

Thu, 2013-03-14 13:16
Mark Drakeford is named health minister in a surprise Welsh government reshuffle.

Inter Milan 4-1 Tottenham (agg 4-4)

Thu, 2013-03-14 13:13
Emmanuel Adebayor scores a crucial extra-time goal as Spurs lose 4-1 at Inter Milan but go through in the Europa League.

Slain NY boy's mother accuses police

Thu, 2013-03-14 12:54
The mother of a New York City teenager whose shooting by police has caused three days of community protests has spoken out for the first time.

43 new measles cases in outbreak

Thu, 2013-03-14 12:44
Health officials say 43 more cases of measles have been reported in the Swansea area in the last week, taking the outbreak to 252.

Cousins hopes for GB top-10 finish

Thu, 2013-03-14 12:09
Former Olympic champion Robin Cousins says a top-10 finish would be success for Nicholas Buckland and Penny Coomes.

Cameron halts press regulation talks

Thu, 2013-03-14 11:55
Prime Minister David Cameron calls a halt to cross-party talks on press regulation, sparking anger from party leaders and victims of media intrusion.
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