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British girl dies at Egyptian hotel

Written on May 18, 2013 by Editor - Top News Stories

18 May 2013 Last updated at 12:20 ET A British child who died in a pool at a hotel in the Egypt has been named as five-year-old Chloe Johnson from Forest Hill, south London. First Choice holidays said a full … Continue reading →

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Sweden hosts Eurovision extravaganza

Written on May 18, 2013 by Editor - Top News Stories

17 May 2013 Last updated at 20:19 ET Bonnie Tyler is bidding to become the first British winner since 1997 The Swedish city of Malmo is gearing up to host the Eurovision Song Contest final with 26 countries set to … Continue reading →

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No 10 issues ‘loon slur’ denial

Written on May 18, 2013 by Editor - Top News Stories

18 May 2013 Last updated at 12:11 ET Some Conservative activists are unhappy with the party’s direction under David Cameron No 10 has denied that “anyone in Downing Street” made comments reported in several newspapers describing Tory activists as “mad, … Continue reading →

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Minister heckled by head teachers

Written on May 18, 2013 by Editor - Top News Stories

18 May 2013 Last updated at 11:50 ET By Hannah Richardson BBC News education reporter in Birmingham Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Michael Gove: “If Ofsted is a cause of fear then I’m grateful for your … Continue reading →

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North Korea fires three short-range missiles

Written on May 18, 2013 by Editor - Top News Stories

SEOUL | Sat May 18, 2013 10:10am EDT SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea fired three short-range missiles from its east coast on Saturday, South Korea’s Defense Ministry said, but the purpose of the launches was unknown. Launches by the North … Continue reading →

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Bernanke upbeat on innovation outlook in commencement address

Written on May 18, 2013 by Editor - Top News Stories

WASHINGTON | Sat May 18, 2013 11:14am EDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke painted an upbeat picture on Saturday for the potential of innovation to lift living standards, delivering a sweeping look at the last 100 years … Continue reading →

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Enraged by kidnapping, Egyptian police block Gaza border

Written on May 18, 2013 by Editor - Top News Stories

CAIRO | Sat May 18, 2013 11:52am EDT CAIRO (Reuters) – Egyptian police angered by the kidnapping of seven colleagues by Islamist gunmen kept a crossing into the Gaza Strip closed again on Saturday, stranding hundreds of Palestinian travelers, witnesses … Continue reading →

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Rome protest turns up heat on new PM Letta

Written on May 18, 2013 by Editor - Top News Stories

ROME | Sat May 18, 2013 11:58am EDT ROME (Reuters) – Thousands of people protested in Rome on Saturday against austerity policies and high unemployment, urging new Prime Minister Enrico Letta to focus on creating jobs to help pull the … Continue reading →

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Contactless ‘charging errors’ at M&S

Written on May 18, 2013 by Editor - Top News Stories

17 May 2013 Last updated at 20:56 ET By Bob Howard Reporter, Money Box MS has rolled out contactless payments to 644 UK stores Some Marks and Spencer customers have told the BBC of cases where the chain’s contactless payment … Continue reading →

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Litvinenko widow calls for inquiry

Written on May 18, 2013 by Editor - Top News Stories

18 May 2013 Last updated at 03:21 ET Alexander Litvinenko fell ill after a meeting with former KGB contacts in London in 2006 The widow of former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko has called for the upcoming inquest into his death … Continue reading →

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