GPs 'lax' on cholesterol targets
11.03.2010 2:08 0 views 0 comments Tags: Mars
Many lives could be saved if GPs followed guidelines for reducing cholesterol in those at high risk of heart disease, a study suggests. Read more »
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DR Congo mines 'hit by extortion'
11.03.2010 2:00 0 views 0 comments Tags: Former, Conan
Former rebels in DR Congo, now in the army, are running mafia-style extortion rackets in mines, campaigners say. Read more »
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Powered pedal
11.03.2010 1:18 0 views 0 comments
Beijing's silent invasion of electric bicycles Read more »
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Greeks stage fresh general strike
11.03.2010 1:10 0 views 0 comments Tags: Gregg, Thousands, Greens
Thousands of Greek workers are expected to bring the country to a halt with a second strike in a month over austerity measures. Read more »
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UK snow insurance claims at £650m
11.03.2010 1:07 0 views 0 comments
Insurers paid out £650m from 335,000 claims made as a result of damage caused by the wintry weather in the UK. Read more »
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US reports record budget deficit
11.03.2010 0:38 0 views 0 comments Tags: February
The US government records a budget deficit of $221bn (£147.6bn) in February - the largest monthly deficit in its history. Read more »
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Labour MP facing expenses probe
11.03.2010 0:15 0 views 0 comments
Labour MP Harry Cohen is being investigated by the police over his expenses claims, the BBC understands. Read more »
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Labour MP facing expenses probe
11.03.2010 0:07 0 views 0 comments
Labour MP Harry Cohen is being investigated by the police over his expenses claims, the BBC understands. Read more »
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Labour MP facing expenses probe
11.03.2010 0:07 0 views 0 comments
Labour MP Harry Cohen is being investigated by the police over his expenses claims, the BBC understands. Read more »
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Mexican shakes up world rich list
11.03.2010 0:01 0 views 0 comments Tags: Bike, Hugo, Slam
Mexican Carlos Slim Huan overtakes Bill Gates as the world's richest man, according to the Forbes 'rich list'.
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Google to scan old Italian books
10.03.2010 23:55 1 views 0 comments Tags: Google, Italian, Italy
Italy signs a deal with Google to put online the contents of its two national libraries, including works by Dante and Galileo. Read more »
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Day in pictures
10.03.2010 23:52 0 views 0 comments
Eye-catching images from around the world Read more »
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BA strike talks end without deal
10.03.2010 23:38 0 views 0 comments Tags: Union
Talks between BA and the Unite union aimed at averting strike action by cabin crew break down without agreement. Read more »
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Scientists to review climate body
10.03.2010 23:06 0 views 0 comments Tags: Scientists
The UN secretary general asks the world's leading science academies to review the UN's climate science body. Read more »
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Israel supermarket uses parody film of Dubai assassins in advert
10.03.2010 23:05 0 views 0 comments Tags: Dubai, Hamas, Israel
An Israeli supermarket chain uses spoof surveillance footage, parodying that of the alleged assassins of a Hamas commander in Dubai, in a TV advert. Read more »
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Contractors 'divert Somalia aid'
10.03.2010 23:01 0 views 0 comments
Up to half the food aid in Somalia is routinely diverted to corrupt contractors and militants, a leaked UN report says. Read more »
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Real crash out of Champions League
10.03.2010 22:41 0 views 0 comments Tags: Reul
Lyon draw 1-1 in the Bernebau to earn a 2-1 aggregate win over Real Madrid. Read more »
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Classy Man Utd crush sorry Milan
10.03.2010 22:35 0 views 0 comments Tags: United, Miley, League
Wayne Rooney scores twice in another irresistible display as Manchester United beat Milan 4-0 on the night and 7-2 on aggregate to ease into the Champions League quarter-final. Read more »
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Bulger error man in plea to Straw
10.03.2010 22:32 0 views 0 comments Tags: Jake, Strap
A man subjected to a hate campaign over false claims he is Jon Venables pleads with Jack Straw to reveal his new identity. Read more »
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EU to back bluefin tuna trade ban
10.03.2010 21:57 0 views 0 comments
EU nations decide to support a ban on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna until stocks recover. Read more »
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