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Spammers swamp data.gov website

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 00:38
Spammers peddling fake designer goods have swamped a government site that explains what it is doing with official data.
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Greece poll 'euro versus drachma'

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 00:38
Greek centre-right leader Antonis Samaras says Sunday's election is a choice between the euro and the drachma, as parties hold final rallies.
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Nigerian fuel scam MP questioned

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 00:38
Police in Nigeria question an MP who headed an inquiry into a massive fuel scam, over allegations he tried to secure a bribe during the investigation.
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AUDIO: Stranded pair call Boots for help

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 00:38
Boots shopping assistant Pat Asquith told 5 live how she rescued an Italian couple that called the chemist for help.
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Corden to play Talent star Potts

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 00:38
Actor James Corden is to play Britain's Got Talent winner Paul Potts in an upcoming film, it is confirmed.
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Yemen takes third Islamist base

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 00:38
Yemen's army captures a stronghold held by al-Qaeda-linked militants in the southern province of Abyan, its third such success this week.
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Valve appoints gaming economist

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 00:38
Game maker Valve has appointed an in-house economist to help manage the virtual economies that have sprung up around its many titles.
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Bed-bound man jailed for murders

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 00:38
A man who appeared at a murder trial at the Old Bailey in a hospital bed is jailed for murdering his ex-wife and her mother.
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No early end to coalition - Laws

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 00:38
The coalition government will not formally break apart six months before the next election, says Lib Dem ex-minister David Laws.
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Aer Lingus moving to Belfast city

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 00:38
Aer Lingus is planning to switch its operations from Belfast International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, the BBC understands.
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Particles point way for Voyager

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 00:38
Scientists working on Voyager 1 are receiving further data suggesting the probe is close to crossing into interstellar space.
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Parents' fake thermometer warning

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 00:38
Parents have been warned about the sale on the internet of dangerous fake digital thermometers which give inaccurate readings.
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Gambian becomes ICC prosecutor

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 00:38
Fatou Bensouda, a former Gambian justice minister, is sworn in as the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor - the first African to hold the post.
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Grandage launches West End season

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 00:38
Award-winning director Michael Grandage is returning to the West End with Daniel Radcliffe and Dame Judi Dench among the line-up.
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China to see first woman in space

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 00:38
China has named the female astronaut who is set to become the nation's first woman in space when the Shenzhou 9 spacecraft launches on Saturday.
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Van driver jailed for train crash

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 00:38
A driver whose van was hit by a 70mph train on a level crossing after he failed to call a signal box to check if the line was clear is jailed for five months.
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VIDEO: The man behind the starting gun

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 00:38
It is arguably the most anticipated 10 seconds of every Olympic Games. When it comes to the 100 metres men's final, you would struggle to find a more exciting race for medals.
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Pregnant woman denies smuggling

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 00:38
A pregnant woman from Birmingham has appeared in court in Pakistan after being arrested last month with heroin worth £3.2m in several suitcases.
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Revamped Dallas is US ratings hit

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 00:38
The US TV debut of Dallas secures 6.8 million viewers, making it the biggest premiere for a scripted series on cable this year.
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Michaela murder trial adjourned

BBC - News - Wed, 2024-11-27 00:38
The trial of two men accused of murdering Michaela McAreavey in Mauritius is adjourned until Monday, following heated exchanges between the prosecution and defence teams.
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