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MIT + Harvard = edX

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Is this the formula for a university revolution?
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Cable forces binding pay votes

Tue, 2024-11-26 13:34
The business secretary announces plans to force companies to have binding votes on executive pay every three years, but resists pressure for annual votes.
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Chile reopens Ronni Moffitt case

Tue, 2024-11-26 13:34
A Chilean court decides to reopen an investigation into the death of Ronni Moffitt, a US citizen who died in the 1976 bomb attack against Orlando Letelier in Washington DC.
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US reveals 'modern slavery' toll

Tue, 2024-11-26 13:34
More than 42,000 people were trafficked into prostitution, forced labour or armed conflict or kept in "modern-day slavery" in 2011, a US report says.
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VIDEO: PM confronts Argentine president

Tue, 2024-11-26 13:34
David Cameron refuses to accept a letter from Argentina's president about her country's claim to the Falklands Islands, urging her to respect islanders' views.
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Sweden 2-0 France

Tue, 2024-11-26 13:34
A spectacular goal by Zlatan Ibrahimovic helps Sweden beat a France side who will now meet Spain in the Euro 2012 last eight.
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Thousands join Egyptian protest

Tue, 2024-11-26 13:34
Tens of thousands of people gather in Cairo's Tahrir Square to protest against a decision by the ruling military council to assume new powers.
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Asian immigrants surpass Latinos

Tue, 2024-11-26 13:34
Asian-Americans now represent the fasting-growing group of immigrants to the United States, according to a study by the Pew Research Center.
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Assange seeking Ecuador asylum

Tue, 2024-11-26 13:34
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is seeking political asylum at Ecuador's London embassy, the country's foreign minister says.
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PM confronts Argentine president

Tue, 2024-11-26 13:34
UK Prime Minister David Cameron confronts Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez over her country's continued claim to the Falklands Islands.
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Exeter museum wins Art Fund prize

Tue, 2024-11-26 13:34
The Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter has been named museum of the year by charity the Art Fund.
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Nude wins BP Portrait Award 2012

Tue, 2024-11-26 13:34
American painter Aleah Chapin wins this year's first prize, for her nude portrait of a family friend, called Auntie.
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'Progress' in eurozone deal - PM

Tue, 2024-11-26 13:34
David Cameron has hailed "important progress" at the G20 summit towards a solution to the crisis in the eurozone.
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England 1-0 Ukraine

Tue, 2024-11-26 13:34
Wayne Rooney is the returning hero as England claim a hard-fought win over Ukraine to top Group D and set up a quarter-final clash with Italy.
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'Agreement reached' at Rio summit

Tue, 2024-11-26 13:34
Negotiators at the Rio+20 sustainable development summit agree a deal to be ratified by world leaders later this week, the BBC understands.
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'Gaps remain' after Iran talks

Tue, 2024-11-26 13:34
The latest round of talks on Iran's nuclear programme in the Russian capital, Moscow, ends without a clear breakthrough.
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Sir Paul praises co-star Spinetti

Tue, 2024-11-26 13:34
Sir Paul McCartney is among a host of celebrities to pay tribute to the actor Victor Spinetti, who has died from cancer at the age of 82.
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Cook steers England to series win

Tue, 2024-11-26 13:34
Alastair Cook hits a superb 112 as England wrap up the series with an emphatic eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the second ODI.
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Ryanair tries to buy Aer Lingus

Tue, 2024-11-26 13:34
Budget airline Ryanair launches another attempt to buy its biggest Irish rival, Aer Lingus, the day after an investigation was launched into its existing stake.
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VIDEO: Ian Tomlinson relatives weep in court

Tue, 2024-11-26 13:34
Relatives of newspaper vendor Ian Tomlinson wept as footage of his final hours was shown at the trial of the police officer accused of killing him.
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