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Bridging the Gulf: Women architects in the UAE

Thu, 2013-01-31 18:03
The female architects determined to make their mark in the UAE

The history of the future in 10 images

Thu, 2013-01-31 17:34
The history of the future in just 10 images

Premier League clubs spend £120m

Thu, 2013-01-31 17:23
Premier League clubs spent about £120m in the January transfer window, twice the amount they spent last year, figures show.

US Christmas tree plotter guilty

Thu, 2013-01-31 17:19
A Somali-American man is found guilty of plotting to bomb a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the US state of Oregon.

Breakfast TV's 'turmoil' recalled

Thu, 2013-01-31 17:13
The BBC's Nick Owen recalls TV-am's difficult start

Should people be off on Fridays?

Thu, 2013-01-31 17:13
The Gambia has shortened the work week, making Friday a day of rest. Is this the perfect pattern for a working week?

West Brom critical of Odemwingie

Thu, 2013-01-31 16:55
West Brom say Peter Odemwingie acted "unprofessionally" after trying to talk to QPR without permission.

Quiz of the week's news

Thu, 2013-01-31 16:54
Who has declared war on the hashtag?

McNulty's January transfer window

Thu, 2013-01-31 16:45
Phil McNulty gives his verdict on January's transfer frenzy

MacArthur backs sail charity move

Thu, 2013-01-31 16:44
Yachting star Dame Ellen MacArthur's charity is creating a summer base in Scotland offering sailing trips to young people recovering from cancer.

VIDEO: 'The Taliban stormed my office'

Thu, 2013-01-31 16:41
The BBC's Orla Guerin meets Parwan provincial governor Basir Salangi to look at the challenges of governing Afghanistan.

Education report 'provocative'

Thu, 2013-01-31 16:40
A report into the future of Scottish education says significant investment is needed if the country is to have a world-leading "learning society" by 2025.

Judge to end Guantanamo 'censors'

Thu, 2013-01-31 16:26
A judge at Guantanamo Bay orders an end to secret government censors after courtroom sound was cut during a discussion about CIA prisons.

Beckham tops deadline day moves

Thu, 2013-01-31 16:26
David Beckham joins PSG on transfer deadline day, Mario Balotelli signs for AC Milan and QPR make a record signing.

Why do some countries regulate baby names?

Thu, 2013-01-31 16:15
A 15-year-old is suing the Icelandic state for the right to legally use the name given to her by her mother. Iceland is one of many countries that restricts baby names. Why?

Decoding banks' software glitches

Thu, 2013-01-31 16:14
Why the banks are being hit by so many software faults

How to win the Super Bowl

Thu, 2013-01-31 16:06
How the Super Bowl can influence investors

Gambia introduces four-day week

Thu, 2013-01-31 16:05
The Gambia introduces a four-day week for public sector workers, with Fridays now an extra day off.

Club-by-club: Who is in and who is out

Thu, 2013-01-31 15:37
A club-by-club guide to the deals done during the January transfer window.

Arsenal sign Monreal from Malaga

Thu, 2013-01-31 15:37
Arsenal confirm the signing of Malaga left-back Nacho Monreal for around £10m, subject to the completion of formalities.
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