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Obama says US economy 'very sick'

BBC News - 29 min 43 sec ago
US President-elect Barack Obama says that America's economy is very sick and that the situation is worsening.
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Nine get Queen's bravery awards

BBC News - 37 min 48 sec ago
Nine people, including a police officer killed during an anti-terror raid, are awarded bravery awards by the Queen.
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Females 'less physically active'

BBC News - 55 min 10 sec ago
Females are less physically active at all ages than their male counterparts, two studies suggest.
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NI links up to underwater cable

BBC News - 1 hour 2 min ago
Northern Ireland is to be linked to an underwater transatlantic communications cable for the first time.
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Final Woolworths stores to close

BBC News - 1 hour 8 min ago
The final closure of the remaining 200 Woolworths stores is due to take place, the retailer's administrator says.
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Africa's year

BBC News - 1 hour 8 min ago
2009 to bring tough economic times and close elections
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Cracked china

BBC News - 1 hour 16 min ago
Wedgwood's demise 'could have been expected'
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Casualties rise in Gaza offensive

BBC News - 1 hour 18 min ago
Casualties have been pouring into overcrowded hospitals in Gaza as Israel continues its offensive against militant groups.
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Blair to get US Medal of Freedom

BBC News - Mon, 01/05/2009 - 23:34
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair will be awarded the US's highest civilian award next week, the White House confirms.
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More Arctic temperatures to come

BBC News - Mon, 01/05/2009 - 23:20
The New Year Arctic weather brings sub-zero temperatures and disruption to parts of the UK, with more freezing conditions expected overnight.
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Blair to get US Medal of Freedom

BBC News - Mon, 01/05/2009 - 22:58
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair will be awarded the US's highest civilian award next week, the White House confirms.
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Cameron makes savings tax pledge

BBC News - Mon, 01/05/2009 - 22:57
David Cameron proposes to axe tax on basic rate taxpayers' savings and to increase pensioners' tax free allowances.
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The discovery of a pink Galapagos iguana changes history books

BBC News - Mon, 01/05/2009 - 22:26
A type of iguana missed by Darwin during his Galapagos trip promises to rewrite the animal's history in the islands.
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Family of four is robbed in house

BBC News - Mon, 01/05/2009 - 22:24
A family, including two children aged under five, are robbed by an armed gang in their County Antrim home.
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Dozens die in Guatemala landslide

BBC News - Mon, 01/05/2009 - 22:18
At least 33 people die and dozens more are missing after part of a mountain collapses on to a road in northern Guatemala.
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Wedgwood goes into administration

BBC News - Mon, 01/05/2009 - 22:11
A number of firms owned by Waterford Wedgwood enter administration, as the parent firm appoints a receiver.
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Blackburn edge Blyth in FA Cup

BBC News - Mon, 01/05/2009 - 21:55
Carlos Villanueva's goal earns Blackburn victory over non-league Blyth Spartans in the FA Cup.
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DR Congo rebels 'oust Gen Nkunda'

BBC News - Mon, 01/05/2009 - 21:51
Officers in eastern DR Congo's main rebel group say they have ousted leader Gen Laurent Nkunda - a claim he denies.
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Steep sales drop for US carmakers

BBC News - Mon, 01/05/2009 - 21:41
US carmakers report sharp falls in their sales in December as the economic slowdown drives customers away from showrooms.
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Costa Book Award winners revealed

BBC News - Mon, 01/05/2009 - 19:31
Author Sebastian Barry and 91-year-old Diana Athill are among five authors shortlisted for the Costa Book of the Year.
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