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It’s time to get naked with nature.

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How to really get back to nature

It is now plain that Lord Hutton’s decision not to order an official coroner’s inquest into the death of Dr David Kelly was a mistake. That omission has facilitated the growth of conspiracy theories about how the former weapons inspector died in 2003. Those theories look like the purest fantasy.

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Leading article: Justice must be seen to be done

The average queue times for staffed tills in supermarkets have lengthened since automated tills were introduced, according to a survey by The Grocer magazine. The supermarkets insist that queue times overall have come down since shoppers with fewer items now opt for the self-service tills. Related Stories Leading article: Dinner party from hell Leading article: The day of the menagerie is over Leading article: The corrosive Tory infatuation with wealthy businessmen Leading article: Justice must be seen to be done Leading article: A mixed result for the environment

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Leading article: Slow food

Harsh Pati Singhania, MD, JK Paper Ltd, talks to ET Now on the company’s recently-announced Rs 1500-crore expansion plan and on the general picture of the Indian paper industry.

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Harsh Pati Singhania, MD, JK Paper Ltd

Facebook’s users will soon be able to track friends’ whereabouts across the US, as site adds technology to increasingly tie its virtual world to everyday life.

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Facebook ‘Places’ lets users track friends

Two questionable mining deals and two proposed measures to curb the media have posed a questionmark about how South African President Jacob Zuma’s government has been running the country.

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Mine deals tarnish Zuma, worry investors

Road Transport Minister Kamal Nath has hit out again at Plan panel, saying it needs structural changes.

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‘Planning Commission needs to transform itself’

Hot weather across America has utilities buying more coal to meet electricity demand, but some will switch to lower-priced natural gas to fire power plants once temperatures drop.

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Coal-to-gas switching? Utilities have power

China surpassed Japan as the world’s second-largest economy last quarter, capping the nation’s three-decade rise from Communist isolation to emerging superpower.

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China takes No. 2 crown from Japan

The Government is set to announce that it is to end the “indignity” of mixed-sex hospital wards, it was reported.

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Government to end ‘indignity’ of mixed sex wards

India’s 10-year benchmark federal bond yield fell two basis points on Monday after inflation data for June came in lower than forecast.

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10-yr bond yield down after inflation

The Union Cabinet is likely to clear a pay hike for MPs on Monday.

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Parties unite on hike for MPs

Nine British students have been booked on the charge of disrespecting the Indian flag during the famous Nehru Trophy Boat race here.

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9 UK students booked for ‘disrespecting’ tricolour

‘US should innovate, not protect market’Gururaj Deshpande, appointed recently as co-chairman of US president Barack Obama’s National Advisory Council on innovation and entrepreneurship, said the US would suffer if the country became protectionist, instead of innovating.

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‘US should innovate, not protect market’

Today in Mumbai, we seem to have regressed into over zealous intolerance, says the ad guru.

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It’s time to free Mumbai: Prahlad Kakkar

Sensex rose for the second week in August, as it closed 0.5% higher on Friday, lifted by firm Asian stocks and led by gains in SBI.

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Q1 nos, firm Asia keep Sensex in bull

The scrip, which was flat for most of the session, shot up in the final hour of trade on the Bombay Stock Exchange to settle with a net gain of 4.36 per cent at Rs 355.45.

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Cairn India hits record high on BSE amid stake sale talks

Under the existing law, cos can donate up to 5% of their profit in a year to political parties.

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Govt to lift veil on political funding

Robust consumption bolstered profits of Indian mid-cap cos in the first quarter, with most reporting double-digit sales growth.

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Mid-cap stocks in top form

The rupee fell to its lowest level in more than a week on Tuesday as investors unwound short dollar positions globally ahead of the US Federal Reserve?s policy decision.

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Re hits 1-wk low, closes at 46.39/40

Goldman Sachs loses $100 mn in trading in 3 daysThe firm disclosed that trading losses surpassed its value-at-risk estimate on two days.

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Goldman Sachs loses $100 mn in trading in 3 days

Infotech Enterprises announced it has acquired US-based network engineering and management firm Wellsco Inc in an all-cash deal to raise its business from the telecom sector.

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Infotech Enterprises acquires US firm

The Planning Commission on Tuesday said inflation will come down from the double digits level to about 6 per cent by December.

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Inflation to be 6% by Dec: Montek

The manufacturing sector growth is expected to moderate in July-September period over the previous quarter due to the gradual phasing out of stimulus measures and increase in input cost, a survey by industry body Ficci has said.

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‘Mfg growth may slow down in Q2′

Three private equity companies will buy the stake in the tower company. WTTIL has around 39,000 towers with an average of 1.7 tenants per tower.

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Quippo eyes Rs 1.7k cr from stake sale

The fund will be used for developing skillsets of rural producers and artisans.

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SIDBI gets 36 mn pound from UK fund

Air Arabia announced a net profit of 50 mn dirhams (about $30 mn) for the second quarter of 2010 ended June 30.

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Air Arabia Q2 profit at $30 mn

Don’t hold your breath waiting for Beatles songs to go on sale at iTunes or other online retailers, Yoko Ono said on Thursday.

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‘Beatles, iTunes deal still at impasse’

A China-based group of investors said that Liverpool has welcomed its initial takeover plans.

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Investors say Liverpool bid welcomed

A 64-year-old English daily in Thailand ‘The Bangkok Post’ today published a 3-D newspaper, the first of its kind in the country.

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Bangkok Post publishes 3D newspaper

Pick-up in sales of passenger cars and two-wheelers in the domestic market has resulted in buoyant production growth for auto component makers during the June ?10 quarter.

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Auto ancillary: Await earnings signal

British insurer Aviva revealed on Thursday that first-half profit jumped 21 per cent, lifted by rising sales in Asia and Europe

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Aviva says profits climb in first half

Rawalpindi-based Murree Brewery plans to revive a brand exchange programme with United Breweries - make and market Murree beer in India.

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Friendship spirit soars on Pak beer

Rich valuations do not seem to be holding back money managers from shovelling dollars by the truckload into Indian shares.

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FIs see India as a better bet

Shares of ICICI Bank surged nearly 4 per cent today following good first quarter numbers, helping the BSE bank index rally 2.4 per cent.

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ICICI Bank jumps 4 pc, pushes Bankex up 2.4 pc

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain has saved up to 70 million pounds a year by making government departments more energy efficient and the effort could help cut a huge budget deficit, a state watchdog said on Thursday.

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Watchdog says green steps help close budget gap

LONDON (Reuters) - Some 7,500 British firms are expected to miss a September 30 deadline to register for the UK’s new energy efficiency scheme, meaning they face fines of at least 5,000 pounds each ($7,644), an environmental consultancy said on Tuesday.

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7,500 firms face fines under CO2 scheme - WSP

In the golden age of shopping – before the environment, the economy and eBay got their claws into our consciousness – all a high-street store had to do was produce clothes that chimed nicely with current trends and catwalk looks, clothes that made shoppers spend and cash registers sing.

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Swede shop: How do H&M stay on top?

Udaan is a Bollywood drama film, produced by Sanjay Singh, Anurag Kashyap and Ronnie Screwvala and directed by Vikramaditya Motwane.

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Udaan Movie Trailer

LONDON (Reuters) - A museum is urging the public to record trees in parks, streets and gardens as part of a three-year survey to uncover how climate change is affecting the environment.

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Britons urged to count trees to fight climate change

Now, you can choose a perfect recipe for every thing ?

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Now, a perfect sandwich for every mood

Chinese lending in the first half of 2010 has been understated by nearly $200 billion as banks secretly shift loans off their books to meet government requirements, according to a new report.

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‘China banks distort lending figures’

LONDON (Reuters) - Health Secretary Andrew Lansley denied Monday he was planning to abolish the food watchdog but wanted to see some of its duties reassigned.

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Government denies it will abolish food watchdog

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s coalition government will abolish its food watchdog, set up to protect consumers after the mad cow disease crisis, and reassign its duties elsewhere, a government source said on Sunday.

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Food Standards Agency to be abolished - source

LONDON (Reuters) - Unusually dry weather in the northwest of England has prompted a hosepipe ban to be introduced in the area for the first time in 14 years.

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Drought prompts hosepipe ban in northwest England

LONDON (Reuters) - The cost to the taxpayer of staging the first state papal visit to Britain is set to rise by up to 50 percent, the government said on Monday, at a time when severe cuts are set to be imposed to tackle a budget deficit.

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Cost of Pope’s UK visit rises sharply

Businesses, landowners and communities will have to make a bigger contribution to paying for flood defences in their area in the future, the Environment Agency warned today. Related Stories Concern over budget cut consequences for police

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Communities ‘must contribute’ to flood protection

Water, water, everywhere and not a drop to drink, as Coleridge put it – and so it seems in modern Britain.

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Why water waste just won’t wash

LONDON (Reuters) - The North West of England faces a possible hosepipe ban to conserve water supplies in the face of a drought.

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North West faces possible hosepipe ban

The number of small-scale hydropower schemes to generate energy from rivers in England and Wales has surged in the last decade, figures from the Environment Agency showed today. Related Stories Michael McCarthy: The less said the better about the planet, but there are cuts to come

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Surge in hydropower schemes since 2000

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s hydropower plant capacity may treble by 2020 as electricity producers make use of government incentives for renewable energy, the country’s environment agency said.

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Hydropower may treble by 2020 - environment agency

LONDON (Reuters) - Chancellor George Osborne looks set on Tuesday to announce swingeing spending cuts and tax rises in what will be the tightest budget in a generation and the first big test for the coalition government.

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Osborne to deliver tightest budget in a generation

We wear it, we drink from it, we sit on it – recycled plastic is turning up everywhere. Now, it’s even on the backs of the World Cup players. Nike’s World Cup 2010 kits – worn by England fans and Ronaldinho alike – are being made from plastic bottles sourced from Japanese and Taiwanese landfill sites

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Recycling: Profit that takes a lot of bottle

LONDON (Reuters) - The controversial reintroduction to eastern England of the white-tailed (sea) eagle, the UK’s largest bird of prey, has been withdrawn on cost grounds.

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Cost scuppers plan to re-introduce sea eagles

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain could save more than 100 million pounds over the next three years by cutting unnecessary domestic flights by government officials, a UK environmental group said on Thursday.

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WWF says cut government staff flights to save £100 million

America faces a problem, a dilemma so fundamental that not even the political skills of Barack Obama can disguise it, heightened by, but not originating in the BP affair: She either risks her environment by drilling for more domestically sourced oil, or she accepts the need to import more from a turbulent world – jeopardising her “energy security”. Related Stories Stephen Foley: Duke puts some showbiz into Wal-Mart Stephen Foley: Still waiting for the US to get on top of unemployment

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Sean O’Grady: America has become a hostage of its own quest for energy security

Conservative and Liberal Democrat candidates both had cause for celebration today after securing first and second places in the delayed General Election poll in Thirsk and Malton. Related Stories Pension age ‘index-linked to match increased life expectancy’ Pension age ‘index-linked to life expectancy’ Lib Dem deputy leadership race begins Government vows to ‘make work pay’ A historic moment for anyone who cares about the environment

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Tories triumph in Thirsk and Malton poll

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Consumers who opt for organic foods often believe they are improving their health but there is currently no strong evidence that organics bring nutrition-related health benefits, a new research review finds.

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Buying organic? You may be wasting money, finds study

Affordable housing: What does it actually mean?

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Affordable housing: What does it actually mean?

A team of archaeologists have discovered a fortification system at the Minoan town of Gournia, a discovery which rebukes the popular myth that the Minoans were a peaceful society with no need for defensive structures. Related Stories Picasso sells at auction for record £70 million Film4 boosted by 20% budget increase Intel revamps Atom platform for smartphone push Supermarkets slash beer prices Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ name mispelt on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Crete fortifications debunk myth of peaceful Minoan society

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ABERAVON test search from news article

The agency that represents Anna Kournikova and Martina Hingis says the pair is teaming up again at Wimbledon. Related Stories Murray ‘hooked’ on election debates as he prepares for Madrid

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Kournikova and Hingis set for Wimbledon event

Steve Bates insists he is proud of Newcastle’s achievements this season despite having his contract terminated as Falcons rugby director. Related Stories World Cup winner Catt announces retirement Newcastle sack director Bates Newcastle sack coach Bates despite winning relegation battle

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Bates proud of Newcastle achievements

The parents of a brother and sister who died from carbon monoxide poisoning said they were “beyond disappointment” after a Greek court cleared their tour company of any wrongdoing. Related Stories Corfu Thomas Cook staff ‘not responsible’ for child gas deaths Security scare disrupts Dutch war memorial tribute Thomas Cook reps cleared over child deaths in Corfu Berlusconi ally quits over apartment allegations Greek strike paralyses Greek public services

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Parent hit out as reps are cleared over gas deaths

Flights to and from Greece were grounded, trains and ferries suspended their routes and public services were paralysed today as angry workers went on strike in protest over huge spending cuts.

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Greek strike paralyses Greek public services

A football fan has been charged with violent disorder following post-match clashes in which brooms and mops were hurled at police, police said today. Related Stories Security alert hits Aldgate area in London Alert lifted after central London area halted Jamaica calls in Met boss to help cut soaring murder rate Jockey blaze deaths accused ‘was angry’ Pipe bomb explodes outside police station

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Fan charged over post-match clashes

At one point earlier this year it looked as though Election Night 2010 might be a rather subdued affair. Around a quarter of Returning Officers wanted to delay the count in their constituencies until the following day, to save money and reduce the risk of error through exhaustion. But swingometer addicts insisted that the loss of excitement was too high a price to pay

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A night to remember: How to plan your election viewing

They’ve debated home affairs, foreign affairs and the economy – and caused a minor political earthquake in the process. Related Stories Cameron embarks on marathon tour of Britain in last-ditch bid for votes Voters vent their anger on Independent soapbox Election result still in doubt with four in 10 voters as yet undecided A night to remember: How to plan your election viewing A guide to hung parliaments

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The fourth debate: You ask the questions to the leaders of the three main parties

Last week’s election broadcast by the Conservatives is one of the most unusual to grace any campaign in living memory. We are accustomed to politicians attacking the policies of other parties, or the personalities of rival leaders – but this one was dedicated to attacking a theoretical possibility: a hung parliament. Related Stories Cameron embarks on marathon tour of Britain in last-ditch bid for votes Voters vent their anger on Independent soapbox Election result still in doubt with four in 10 voters as yet undecided A night to remember: How to plan your election viewing The fourth debate: You ask the questions to the leaders of the three main parties

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A guide to hung parliaments

About 10 people were injured and the Dutch queen was briefly rushed to safety today when a shouting man caused panic among thousands of visitors at the country’s annual ceremony honoring World War II victims. Related Stories Court considers verdict over holiday deaths Greek economy protesters target Acropolis Greek strikes test government austerity plans Greek court considers verdict over holiday deaths Corfu Thomas Cook staff ‘not responsible’ for child gas deaths

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Security scare disrupts Dutch war memorial tribute

LONDON (Reuters) - Labour supporters should consider voting for the Liberal Democrats in some areas at the May 6 election to keep the Conservatives out of power, a senior minister said on Tuesday.

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Labour urges some supporters to vote LibDem

LONDON (Reuters) - London act Florence and the Machine won four Mojo music award nominations on Tuesday, ahead of rockers Kasabian who have three and Arctic Monkeys and Richard Hawley who both have two.

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Florence and the Machine lead Mojo nominations

Four out of 10 people who have a store card claim they felt pressurised into taking it out, a survey showed today

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Shoppers ‘pressured’ into taking store card

LONDON (Reuters) - Christie’s will offer for sale what the auctioneer called the most important private collection of papers related to wartime leader Winston Churchill.

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Churchill papers to go under hammer at Christie’s

UK and Ireland airspace reopened at 1pm today after the return of Iceland’s volcanic ash cloud caused a morning of plane travel misery for thousands.

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Flights resume after ash cloud travel misery

He’s come through throat surgery and survived From Pop Star to Opera Star (though the jury is still out as to which posed the greater threat) – so on the surface of it an all-Handel programme (strategically tied to his most recent album, of course) might have seemed like a sensible way of nursing Rolando Villazon back to full vocal health: plenty of fast moving coloratura to keep the healing chords supple, lightly inflected legatos, and only the soft-grained period instruments of the splendid Gabrieli Players under Paul McCreesh to surf. Related Stories Psy, Peacock Theatre, London Last Night’s TV - Coronation Street, ITV1; The World’s Fattest Families and Me, Channel 4 Hallé/ BBC Philharmonic Bridgewater Hall, Manchester Camden Crawl, Camden, London The Widow’s Tale, By Mick Jackson

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Rolando Villazon/ Gabrieli Players, Royal Festival Hall, London

A security alert brought major traffic hold-ups to the Aldgate area of central London today. Related Stories Schoolboy ‘killed man to save mother’ Is that a candle – or a consignment of smuggled cocaine? Copper thieves cause power grid havoc Police quiz man over bar murder Trial for man accused of stealing antique books

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Security alert hits Aldgate area in London

Singer Peter Andre is to present a new teatime show on Channel 4. Related Stories Cash-strapped Britons watching more television Supermarket singer on Turner Prize Shortlist Apple’s Flash dispute threatens to explode China guards against ‘overseas hostile forces’ online Google expands VC staff to do more deals this year

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Peter Andre to present teatime TV show

You wouldn’t expect this year’s top tip for the Formula One drivers’ title to be scared of mice would you? But he is, oh yes, as The Red Bulletin found out…

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He’s fast, he’s deadly. Meet Sebastian Vettel

LONDON (Reuters) - Gordon Brown is the worst leader Britain has ever had, an election candidate standing for Brown’s own Labour Party said on Tuesday.

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Labour candidate calls Brown worst ever UK leader

Chris Coleman has been relieved of his duties as manager of Coventry, the Coca-Cola Championship club have announced. Related Stories Happy ending for Palace after Ambrose sends Wednesday down Round-up: Holloway backs Blackpool in the play-offs despite ‘limp’ finish Fan Zone: Every game – by the people who care most Luton promise investigation after York players are attacked by fans

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Coleman sacked by Coventry

England are praying for a rain-free match against Ireland as they try to turn their Duckworth-Lewis frustration into another perfect performance at the Guyana National Stadium. Related Stories Collingwood ‘comfortable’ at the helm as England take new tack Australia seal easy win after remarkable five-wicket over Jayawardene hits devastating ton to leave Zimbabwe facing exit Yorkshire’s home-grown policy pays early dividends Rain dampens England’s spirits to set up knockout tie with Irish

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Collingwood wants perfect performance

LONDON (Reuters) - Britons have been watching almost 2-1/2 hours more television a week this year as cash-strapped people stay at home more — and because there’s more to watch, figures showed on Tuesday.

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Recession-hit Britons watching more TV

LONDON (Reuters) - British manufacturing activity grew last month at its fastest rate in more than 15 years, a survey of purchasing managers showed on Tuesday, boosting hopes that the broader economic recovery is gathering momentum.

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April manufacturing growth strongest since 1994

Rescuers using boats and jet-skis plucked stranded residents from their flooded homes today as the death toll from weekend storms in the US rose to 28 in three states. Related Stories They wait for oil

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Twenty eight killed in US storms

Dear Ed,

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Going green: Dear Ed, can you make a difference?

They look like towers from a fairy tale, rows of chocolate-coloured bricks held together with mud and straw, marked out by white gypsum and windows so intricate they seem entirely impractical. The ancient homes of Old Sana’a are a wonder of the world, unique to Yemen.

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Why Yemen’s future threatens to destroy its past

Before his ever-swelling legion of fans are able to rank Rory McIlroy’s 62 among the greatest last rounds ever played they must first establish it as the greatest last round played on that particular Sunday.

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McIlroy: ‘you see his shots and just stand back in amazement’

No wonder Rafael Nadal will put his feet up this week while his great rival, Roger Federer, takes on all-comers at the Estoril Open. With less than three weeks to go before the start of the French Open, their clay-court fortunes stand in stark contrast. Nadal has played 10 matches and won them all, claiming two Masters Series titles in the process, while Federer has lost the only match he has played.

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Nadal takes a break as Federer goes to work

Flights in and out of Ireland will be grounded for six hours this morning as the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud returns. Related Stories Katy Holland: Remember those days when getting there was all part of the fun? From watercolour painting to cheese-making…six of the best hands-on holidays Tips and deals of the week: 02/05/2010 Sarah Barrell: ‘Glamping’ is gone, now brace yourself for the ‘greycation’

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Ash closes Irish airports today

A Pakistani man was has been convicted of gunning down dozens of people during the November 2008 terrorist attack in Mumbai.

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Pakistani man guilty of Mumbai massacre

Depending on who you speak to, he was a “magician of self-promotion” or a man who triumphantly led the former Yugoslavia during its golden years. His critics talk disdainfully of his love of Cuban cigars and whiskey – but his supporters say that everything he had belonged to the people.

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30 years after his death, Tito’s legacy lives on in the Balkans

Lobbying by Britain looks set to have secured a key concession in EU plans to cut power station emissions due to be voted through the European Parliament this week. Related Stories City firms urged to step up IT security Business Diary: Taxing query about cost of publicity stunt I would not want job of tackling British debt, says Buffett Goldman Sachs concedes case for restraining the big banks M&B puts more food on its menu for growth

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UK expects to win reprieve on EU emissions plans

Tech Mahindra will be able to maintain biz from BT

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Tech Mahindra will be able to maintain biz from BT

Woolly mammoths were equipped with a type of biological anti-freeze which enabled them to survive in the Arctic, researchers have found. Related Stories The love that daren’t squawk its name: When animals come out of the closet

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Woolly mammoths evolved ‘anti-freeze blood’

‘Maybe,” hazards Ghislaine, tactfully, “there was a slight fragilité?” Then again, maybe not. One minute, I am tapping at my alabaster block, massette in hand, the next: two half-blocks, split like the Red Sea. Related Stories Greece paves way for IMF rescue deal by agreeing savage cuts Tens of thousands of Albanians protest in Tirana Blast hurts over 10 in Russia’s Nalchik WIN! A weekend for two in Stockholm A land soaked in sunshine…and sorrow

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What goes plinkplinkplink…crack? A new sculptor at work in Normandy

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The 50 best gardens

Colin Montgomerie has not given up hope of making yet another challenge for the United States Open, the event which has given him more heartbreak than any other. Related Stories Tiger can’t see woods for trees as Monty blows top

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Montgomerie hoping to play in US Open

Steve Davis yesterday welcomed the announcement of a new five-year deal that will see the World Championship played at The Crucible until 2015. Related Stories Snooker: Hearn: Revamp can relaunch ‘Rocket’ Cycling: Defiant Cavendish back out in front Boxing: Hide expects world title shot this year Cycling: Cavendish says sorry for V-sign Boxing: Mayweather: I am unbeatable

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Snooker: Crucible secures world event until 2015

Dylan Thomas called it raging “against the dying of the light”. It might less poetically be described as a poke in the eye of Old Father Time.

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Brian Viner: The timeless appeal of a champion rolling back the years