Sat July 31, 10
Sudan to monitor UN peacekeepers
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BBC world
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Sudan says UN peacekeepers in Darfur must inform the government of all travel plans, insisting they have failed to stop violence at refugee camps.
A very delicate restoration
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BBC world
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A touch-up job from the past has much to teach us about bringing our history up to date, says Lisa Jardine in her Point of View column.
Action call over prison education
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BBC world
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The Liberal Democrats call on the government to ensure more prisoners take up educational courses while behind bars.
Call over Scottish Water's status
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BBC world
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Accountants KPMG say politicians should give "detailed consideration" to changing the status of Scottish Water.
Gove's academies: 1980s idea rebranded?
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BBC world
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The academies schools pushed by Education Secretary Michael Gove bear more than a passing resemblance to the grant-maintained schools brought in under Margaret Thatcher, writes Mike Baker.
Twitter passes 20 billionth tweet
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BBC world
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Twitter, the social networking site which allows users to say something in up to 140 characters, sees its 20 billionth message sent.
North-west Pakistan 'a massive lake'
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BBC world
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Lyse Doucet has travelled to north-west Pakistan, where the worst monsoon floods in living memory have killed at least 800 people and affected one million more.
Farah claims second European gold
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BBC world
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Great Britain's Mo Farah becomes the first athlete in 20 years to win both the 5,000m and 10,000m European titles.
Man dies as powerboat overturns
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BBC world
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A man died when the boat he was in "flipped over" during the European and British National Powerboat Championships in Essex, police say.
Wenger puts pressure on Fabregas
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BBC world
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Arsene Wenger says it is now up to Cesc Fabregas to end speculation over his future at Arsenal.
North-west Pakistan 'a massive lake'
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BBC world
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Lyse Doucet has travelled to north-west Pakistan, where the worst monsoon floods in living memory have killed at least 800 people and affected one million more.
Man dies when powerboat overturns
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BBC world
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A man died when the boat he was in "flipped over" during the European and British National Powerboat Championships in Essex, police say.
Farah claims second European gold
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BBC world
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Great Britain's Mo Farah wins the European 5,000m title to add to the 10,000m title he won on Tuesday.
Wenger puts pressure on Fabregas
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BBC world
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Arsene Wenger says it is now up to Cesc Fabregas to end speculation over his future at Arsenal.
Opposition figures held in Moscow
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BBC world
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Russian police detain two opposition leaders and dozens of others trying to hold demonstrations in Moscow and St Petersburg.
Bogota denies Venezuela war plan
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BBC world
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The Colombian government denies accusations by Caracas it is planning a military attack on Venezuela, following claims by President Hugo Chavez that his Colombian counterpart, Alvaro Uribe, was "capable of anything".
Opposition figures held in Moscow
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BBC world
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Russian police detain two opposition leaders and dozens of others trying to hold demonstrations in Moscow and St Petersburg.
Bogota denies Venezuela war plan
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BBC world
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The Colombian government denies accusations by Caracas it is planning a military attack on Venezuela, following claims by President Hugo Chavez that his Colombian counterpart, Alvaro Uribe, was "capable of anything".
Welsh duo secure hurdles one-two
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BBC world
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Welsh pair Dai Greene and Rhys Williams claim gold and silver in the final of the men's 400m hurdles.
Pakistan plays down Cameron row
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BBC world
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Pakistan says it expects "fruitful" talks between its president and David Cameron despite a row over comments about its alleged links to terror.
UK troops 'uncover bomb factory'
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BBC world
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British troops targeting a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan have found a cache of bomb-making equipment, the Ministry of Defence says.
Sir Bobby remembered one year on
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BBC world
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One year to the day since the death of former England boss Sir Bobby Robson, a ceremony takes place at Newcastle ground, St James's Park.
Bike hire fee lifted after glitch
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BBC world
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Cyclists who used London's bike hire scheme on its first day will not be billed because of technical problems.
Chelsea Clinton to marry banker
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BBC world
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The only child of former US President Bill Clinton, Chelsea, is due to marry in a ceremony cloaked in secrecy.
Live - European Championships day five
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BBC world
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Britain's Dai Greene wins 400m hurdles gold, Michael Rimmer and Rhys Williams take silver, while Jessica Ennis eyes heptathlon gold in Barcelona.
Prior guides England towards win
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BBC world
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England are on course for a resounding win in the first Test after an unbeaten century from Matt Prior and three early wickets in Pakistan's second innings.
Welsh duo secure hurdles one-two
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BBC world
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Welsh pair Dai Greene and Rhys Williams claim gold and silver in the final of the men's 400m hurdles.
Blackpool promise to pay bonuses
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BBC world
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Blackpool players who are still waiting to receive bonuses for winning promotion to the Premier League are reassured that they will be paid.
Man wanted over murder in Spain
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BBC world
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Spanish police are hunting for a Liverpool man who is suspected of shooting a father-of-two dead in a crowded bar in the Costa del Sol.
Knifepoint bid to kidnap girl, 12
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BBC world
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A man attempted to abduct a 12-year-old girl at knifepoint as she was walking along a street in Essex.
North Belfast flat stand-off ends
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BBC world
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A man is arrested after a four-hour long stand-off with police at a property in Belfast.
S4C chief 'faced plot,' fears AM
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BBC world
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Former heritage minister Rhodri Glyn Thomas says he is concerned there may have been a plot to oust the Welsh-language TV channel S4C's ex-chief executive.
Russia mobilises as fires burn on
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BBC world
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Almost 240,000 people have been mobilised across Russia to tackle wildfires that have killed at least 30 people, officials say.
More civilian deaths in Kashmir
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BBC world
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At least two people are killed in Indian-administered Kashmir in a second deadly day of protests against Indian rule.
Labour 'could be out for years'
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BBC world
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Labour leadership contender David Miliband warns that the party could be out of power for years at the final hustings meeting before the vote.
Silent march for Love Parade dead
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BBC world
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A silent march and mass balloon release has taken place in Duisberg to honour 21 people who died at last weekend's Love Parade dance festival
Prior guides England towards win
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BBC world
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England are on course for a resounding win in the first Test after an unbeaten century from Matt Prior and three early wickets in Pakistan's second innings.
Labour 'could be out for years'
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BBC world
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Labour leadership contender David Miliband warns that the party could be out of power for years at the final hustings meeting before the vote.
Blackpool promise to pay bonuses
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BBC world
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Blackpool players who are still waiting to receive bonuses for winning promotion to the Premier League are reassured that they will be paid.
Pakistan plays down Cameron row
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BBC world
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Pakistan says it expects "fruitful" talks between its president and David Cameron despite a row over comments about the country's alleged links to terror.
More civilian deaths in Kashmir
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BBC world
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At least two people are killed in Indian-administered Kashmir in a second deadly day of protests against Indian rule.
Silent march for Love Parade dead
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BBC world
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A silent march and mass balloon release has taken place in Duisberg to honour 21 people who died at last weekend's Love Parade dance festival
James targets more England caps
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BBC world
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Goalkeeper David James says he has no intention of retiring from England duty despite joining Championship side Bristol City and turning 40.
Bike hire fee lifted after glitch
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BBC world
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Cyclists who used London's bike hire scheme on its first day will not be billed because of technical problems.
Chelsea Clinton to marry banker
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BBC world
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The only child of former US President Bill Clinton, Chelsea, is due to marry in a ceremony cloaked in secrecy.
Live - European Championships day five
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BBC world
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Britain's Jessica Ennis aims to become heptathlon champion, while Michael Rimmer, Dai Greene and Mo Farah go for track glory in Barcelona.
North Belfast flat stand-off ends
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BBC world
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A man has been arrested after a four-hour long stand-off with police at a property in Belfast.
Dhaka weapons find triggers hunt
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BBC world
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Police in Bangladesh hunt for suspected Islamist militants following the discovery of a huge cache of arms and ammunition in the capital, Dhaka.
UK troops 'uncover bomb factory'
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BBC world
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British troops targeting a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan have found a cache of bomb-making equipment, the Ministry of Defence says.
Reade takes third world BMX title
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BBC world
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Great Britain's Shanaze Reade wins her third world BMX title at the championship in South Africa.
Sir Bobby remembered one year on
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BBC world
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One year to the day since the death of former England boss Sir Bobby Robson, a ceremony takes place at Newcastle ground, St James's Park.
Man wanted over murder in Spain
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BBC world
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Spanish police are hunting for a Liverpool man who is suspected of shooting a father-of-two dead in a crowded bar in the Costa del Sol.
Knifepoint bid to kidnap girl, 12
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BBC world
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A man attempted to abduct a 12-year-old girl at knifepoint as she was walking along a street in Essex.
Russia mobilises as fires burn on
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BBC world
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Almost 240,000 people have been mobilised across Russia to tackle wildfires that have killed at least 30 people, officials say.
England friendly angers Redknapp
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BBC world
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Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp lambasts the timing of England's forthcoming friendly against Hungary.
S4C chief 'faced plot,' claims AM
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BBC world
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A former heritage minister claims members of the S4C authority may have plotted to oust the TV channel's former chief executive.
Giant hailstone breaks US record
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BBC world
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A hailstone weighing almost a kilo that fell in the state of South Dakota has been confirmed as the largest ever recovered in the USA.
Flying Vettel takes Hungary pole
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BBC world
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Red Bull dominate qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, with Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber on the front row ahead of the Ferraris.
Giant hailstone breaks US record
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BBC world
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A hailstone weighing almost a kilo that fell in the state of South Dakota has been confirmed as the largest ever recovered in the USA.
Pakistan flooding 'affecting 1m'
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BBC world
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A million people in north-west Pakistan have been hit by the country's worst monsoon floods in living memory, the UN says, as local officials put the death toll at 800.
Rowers racing to Atlantic record
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BBC world
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Four rowers are only 20 nautical miles away from smashing a 114-year-old transatlantic record as they approach Bishop's Rock off the Isles of Scilly.
Anyone seen my boa? Six foot snake on the loose
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BBC world
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Police are searching for a 6ft (1.8m) long snake which escaped through a bathroom window at a house in Essex.
Live - England v Pakistan
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BBC world
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England reach 49-2 at lunch on day three of the first Test at Trent Bridge, a lead of 221 runs over Pakistan.
Ennis ready for heptathlon battle
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BBC world
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Great Britain's Jessica Ennis admits she faces a tough battle in the last two events if she is to add European heptathlon gold to her world title.
Man charged over metro stop rape
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BBC world
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A man will appear in court charged with rape after a 16-year-old girl was attacked at a Tyne and Wear Metro station in North Shields.
Probe as wedding guests fall ill
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BBC world
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The Health Protection Agency (HPA) investigates why at least 15 people fell ill during a wedding reception at a social club.
Scotland 'needs financial powers'
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BBC world
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The Scottish government says the argument for Scotland gaining more financial powers has to be won in order to grow the economy.
Funeral for boy drowned in pond
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BBC world
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A funeral service is being held for a toddler who drowned after falling into a garden pond in Edinburgh.
Woman killed in Cookstown crash
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BBC world
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A 27-year-old woman has died in hospital following a car crash in Cookstown, County Tyrone.
Teens accused of stab murder bid
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BBC world
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Two 17-year-olds appear at Londonderry Magistrates Court jointly charged with attempted murder.
Pakistan crash 'black box' found
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BBC world
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Investigators scouring the wreckage of Pakistan's worst-ever air disaster have found the plane's flight data recorder, officials say.
Ennis ready for heptathlon battle
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BBC world
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Great Britain's Jessica Ennis admits she faces a tough battle in the last two events if she is to add European heptathlon gold to her world title.
Rowers racing to Atlantic record
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BBC world
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Four rowers are only 20 nautical miles away from smashing a 114-year-old transatlantic record as they approach Bishop's Rock off the Isles of Scilly.
Scotland 'needs financial powers'
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BBC world
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The Scottish government says the argument for Scotland gaining more financial powers has to be won in order to grow the economy.
Woman killed in Cookstown crash
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BBC world
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A 27-year-old woman has died in hospital following a car crash in County Tyrone.
Pakistan crash 'black box' found
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BBC world
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Investigators scouring the wreckage of Pakistan's worst-ever air disaster have found the plane's flight data recorder, officials say.
Red Bull top ahead of qualifying
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BBC world
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Red Bull look streets ahead of the chasing pack as their drivers top the final practice session for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Lewis-Francis accepts relay blame
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BBC world
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Mark Lewis-Francis accepts full responsibility after his mistake sees Great Britain exit the 4x100m relay at the European Athletics Championships.
Probe as wedding guests fall ill
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BBC world
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The Health Protection Agency (HPA) investigates why at least 15 people fell ill during a wedding reception at a social club.
Teens accused of stab murder bid
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BBC world
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Two 17-year-olds appear at Londonderry Magistrates Court jointly charged with attempted murder.
Funeral for boy drowned in pond
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BBC world
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A funeral service is being held for a toddler who drowned after falling into a garden pond in Edinburgh.
Last updated : Sat July 31, 10 - 20:34:53