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In pictures: New Antarctic station
British Antarctic Survey's new research station, Halley VI
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Hunterston dispute back in court
Objections to a controversial plan for a new coal-fired power station in Ayrshire return to the Court of Session in Edinburgh
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VIDEO: Building a base in Antarctic extremes
As the British Antarctic Survey celebrates its new base becoming fully operational, the BBC has been speaking to the architect behind the project to find out more about the Halley VI research station.
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'Unfair' laws for cohabiting couples highlighted again
'Unfair' laws for cohabiting couples highlighted again
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VIDEO: Guiding homeless to another path
A social enterprise in London is helping homeless people get back on their feet, by becoming tour guides.
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German minister stripped of thesis
A German university votes to strip Education Minister Annette Schavan of her doctorate after an investigation into plagiarism allegations.
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VIDEO: Cancer clue from crossword master
Crossword master Araucaria left a series of clues in one of his puzzles to tell his fans that he had cancer.
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VIDEO: Forces take last Mali rebel town
Soldiers from France and Chad have entered the town of Kidal in northern Mali, the last major town held by Islamist militants.
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Poll indicates strong pro-union vote
A BBC Spotlight poll strongly indicates voters in Northern Ireland would reject a united Ireland in a border poll.
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Vatican 'grateful' to US press
The Vatican official charged with prosecuting sexual crimes acknowledges that the US media helped the Catholic Church confront the abuse scandal.
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Nadal wins on comeback in Chile
Rafael Nadal wins his first match after eight months out with victory in his men's doubles opener at the Chile Open.
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Commons backs gay marriage bill
MPs approve same-sex marriage in England and Wales in a key Commons vote, although more Conservative MPs voted against the bill than for it.
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Zynga brings losses under control
Zynga reports a sharp drop in its losses in the last three months of 2012, as revenues at the designer of games including Farmville stabilised.
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Dell to be bought back by founder
Michael Dell is buying back the personal computer manufacturer he founded and that carries his name for $24.4bn (£15.5bn).
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Two NI MPs back gay marriage bill
Out of the 13 local MPs eligible to vote on the gay marriage bill, two voted for it to be passed, nine voted against the bill and two did not vote.
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Israel urges Hezbollah terror tag
Hezbollah should be placed on the European list of banned terror organisations, Israel's PM says, as the group is blamed for a deadly bomb in Bulgaria.
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Obama offers spending-cuts deal
President Obama urges Congress to pass short-term spending cuts and tax reforms to delay larger cuts next month, a plan rejected by Republicans.
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Ince brace helps England U21s win
Tom Ince scores twice as England Under-21s beat Sweden 4-0 in friendly at a rain-drenched Banks's Stadium in Walsall.
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G4S 'close to Games settlement'
The firm that failed to provide enough security guards for the Olympics is close to agreeing a compensation deal, the BBC learns.
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VIDEO: Bulgaria bus bomb 'Hezbollah attack'
A bus bombing that killed five Israelis and a driver in Bulgaria was most likely the work of Lebanon's Hezbollah militants, Bulgarian officials say.
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