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US puts tariffs on Chinese panels
The US says it will impose import tariffs of about 30% on Chinese solar companies, saying China is flooding it with subsidised products.
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Trauma care 'needs major rethink'
Scotland is falling behind other parts of the world in its provision of care for victims of major trauma, according to a new report.
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Zimmerman found with bloody nose
A Florida neighbourhood watch volunteer who shot an unarmed black teenager had a bloody nose and a cut on his head, according to police reports.
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Facebook shares valued at $100bn
Facebook prices its shares at $38 each ahead of one of the most eagerly anticipated share flotations in recent stock market history.
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Plaque to dead children stolen
Thieves steal a metal plaque erected in memory of two young boys killed by IRA bombs in the Cheshire town of Warrington.
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Private rents 'increasing again'
Private rents in England and Wales went up by 0.5% in April, according to letting agency group LSL Property Services.
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HMRC defends child benefit plan
Asking taxpayers and child benefit recipients to reveal information to their partners is legal, HM Revenue & Customs says, despite claims it breaks confidentiality rules.
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Niger malnutrition crisis growing
Months of warnings have failed to stop a major malnutrition crisis in Niger, affecting more than six million people, Save the Children says.
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Taxpayer lost £2bn on Rock rescue
The taxpayer could lose about £2bn once the assets of collapsed bank Northern Rock are wound down, the National Audit Office estimates.
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Search for missing fishing boat
A major search has been under way to find a fishing boat missing with a crew of three off the Dorset coast.
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Make drug tests compulsory - Khan
British fighter Amir Khan says compulsory drug testing must be introduced in boxing in an attempt to clean up the sport.
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VIDEO: Olympic torch handed over to UK
David Beckham and the mayor of London, Boris Johnson were part of an official delegation led by Princess Anne that travelled to Greece to collect the torch.
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US relaxes some Burma sanctions
The US says it has relaxed some sanctions on investments in Burma and named an ambassador to the country following political reforms.
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Moody's downgrades Spanish banks
Ratings agency Moody's cuts the credit ratings of 16 Spanish banks, as shares in struggling lender Bankia fell another 14%.
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No decision on Van Persie future
Striker Robin van Persie joins up with the Dutch squad having yet to make a final decision on his Arsenal future.
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VIDEO: When live TV goes wrong - it's Odd Box
The perils of being a reporter on live TV, the cafe just for cats and the $1,500 hot dog.
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Murray beaten by Gasquet in Rome
Britain's Andy Murray is beaten 6-7 (2-7) 6-3 6-2 by 16th seed Richard Gasquet of France in the Italian Open third round.
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VIDEO: China activist's family claim torture
Relatives of the blind Chinese activist, Chen Guangcheng, have given detailed accounts of the torture and retribution they have allegedly suffered at the hands of Chinese authorities.
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US strike plan on Iran 'ready'
The US has plans in place to attack Iran if other measures fail to stop it developing nuclear weapons, Washington's envoy to Israel says.
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Man charged with making explosive
A man is charged with making an explosive substance for an unlawful purpose after police found items in a garage in Cheltenham.
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