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Welsh heroes ready to carry torch

Written on May 24, 2012 by Editor - Top News Stories

25 May 2012 Last updated at 02:07 ET Six Nations winner Warburton has experience of kissing precious metal The Olympic flame will travel through Wales for the first time when it journeys from Worcester to Cardiff on Friday – day … Continue reading →

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US cuts Pakistan aid over jailing

Written on May 24, 2012 by Editor - Top News Stories

24 May 2012 Last updated at 19:04 ET Shakil Afridi could end up spending 33 years in prison A US Senate panel has cut $33m (£21m) in aid to Pakistan in response to the jailing of a Pakistani doctor who … Continue reading →

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Hunt ex-aide faces more questions

Written on May 24, 2012 by Editor - Top News Stories

24 May 2012 Last updated at 23:06 ET Mr Smith resigned after saying his emails to and from News Corp lobbyist Fred Michel went too far Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt’s former special adviser Adam Smith will face a second day … Continue reading →

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Scottish ‘Yes’ campaign to launch

Written on May 24, 2012 by Editor - Top News Stories

24 May 2012 Last updated at 19:57 ET The Scottish government’s consultation on the referendum has now ended The official campaign encouraging people to back Scottish independence in a referendum is being launched in Edinburgh later. The Scottish National Party … Continue reading →

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‘Emergency plan’ to beat polio

Written on May 24, 2012 by Editor - Health News

24 May 2012 Last updated at 07:34 ET Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Anuradha Gupta, from India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, says they remain vigilant despite becoming free of the disease Polio has been … Continue reading →

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Male ‘contraceptive gene’ found

Written on May 24, 2012 by Editor - Health News

24 May 2012 Last updated at 19:04 ET Healthy sperm manufacture needs the Katnal1 gene It may be possible to develop a new male contraceptive pill after researchers in Edinburgh identified a gene critical for the production of healthy sperm. … Continue reading →

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Patients’ ratings ‘to boost care’

Written on May 24, 2012 by Editor - Health News

24 May 2012 Last updated at 20:04 ET By Nick Triggle Health correspondent, BBC News The test being recommended is known as the “friends and family test” A new NHS patient rating system is to be introduced to help improve … Continue reading →

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Doha and Baku cut from 2020 list

Written on May 23, 2012 by Editor - World News

Istanbul, Tokyo and Madrid will compete to host the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics after Qatar’s Doha and Azerbaijan’s Baku were cut from the list on Wednesday. The shortlist was announced at the International Olympic Committee’s executive meeting in Quebec City. … Continue reading →

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Zuma ‘rude’ art case due in court

Written on May 23, 2012 by Editor - World News

23 May 2012 Last updated at 22:02 ET The painting was attacked with red and black paint ahead of the court case South Africa’s ruling party is going to court to have a controversial painting of the president with his … Continue reading →

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Warning over deep-ocean stowaways

Written on May 23, 2012 by Editor - World News

23 May 2012 Last updated at 21:15 ET By Jonathan Amos Science correspondent, BBC News The famous Alvin submersible has been operating for nearly 50 years Care must be taken not to spread deep-sea creatures around the world during exploration … Continue reading →

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