Tuesday, 23 February 2016

Today's Headlines

Big firms warn EU exit 'threatens jobs'
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Today's Headlines February 23
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Big firms warn EU exit 'threatens jobs'
The bosses of some of Britain's biggest companies urge the country to remain in the European Union.
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Swede given 10 years for bunker kidnap
A doctor is jailed after he drugged a woman and, using masks to hide their identities, drove her to a bunker where he held her for almost a week.
German recall of Mars and Snickers bars
Chocolate maker Mars recalls Mars and Snickers bars in Germany after bits of plastic are found in a product.
Gates calls for terror data debate
The row between Apple and the FBI over access to a dead murderer's phone should start a debate about access to data in terror investigations, says Bill Gates.
 
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Syria warring parties accept truce plan
The Syrian government and the main opposition umbrella group say they accept the terms of a deal to cease hostilities from Saturday.
Sport
Sportsday - rolling sports news
Build-up to Arsenal v Barcelona, Man Utd reaction, latest news and Champions League wildcard debate and vote.
Suarez forgets passport for Arsenal game
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez forgets his passport before the Arsenal game but still manages to catch his team's flight to London.
Suarez forgets passport for Arsenal game
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez forgets his passport before the Arsenal game but still manages to catch his team's flight to London.
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VIDEO: Eurovision entry sparks political row
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VIDEO: Gates explains 'superpower' to help poor
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VIDEO: Inside Taipei's upside-down house
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VIDEO: Maternity consultant delivers baby gorilla
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Why does China have women-only mosques?
Why does China have women-only mosques?
Business
German recall of Mars and Snickers bars
Chocolate maker Mars recalls Mars and Snickers bars in Germany after bits of plastic are found in a product.
London Stock Exchange in merger talks
London Stock Exchange confirms merger talks with Germany's Deutsche Boerse
 
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Technology
Gates calls for terror data debate
The row between Apple and the FBI over access to a dead murderer's phone should start a debate about access to data in terror investigations, says Bill Gates.
Child tracker firm in 'hack' row
Child tracker firm uKnowKids has accused a security researcher of hacking its database after he told them that children's details were accessible online.
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Driven: Aston Martin's £1.8m monster
Flame-spitting Vulcan is 'properly hardcore', reports Top Gear's Ollie Marriage
 
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This is Maserati's Levante SUV
The Italian carmaker's Porsche Cayenne rival is ready for its close-up
Capital
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When to quit a good job
These people did it and never looked back. Could you? Should you?
 
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The huge expense of having a gifted kid
Sporty child? It costs a lot to help them get to the top
Culture
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The watercolours that were warnings
How these lovely scenes were sharply critical of London
 
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Where does the red carpet come from?
The crimson path dates back at least 2,500 years
Earth
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What really wiped out the Maya?
Mesoamerica's famous civilisation mysteriously fell about 1,000 years ago
 
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Unique view of world's biggest dinosaur
An amazing tour of the biggest dinosaur ever to roam Earth
Future
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Why not all potatoes are created equal
The secrets hiding under the skin
 
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The greatest test pilot in history?
Eric 'Winkle' Brown, jet pioneer and lion driver
Travel
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The royal mummies of Peru
This remote mountain lake has held a secret for more than 500 years
 
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Why 'squinting' leads to better sight
This Italian city will expand your field of view, by demanding you narrow it
 
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Sunday, 21 February 2016

Today's Headlines: Cameron EU talks continue through night, Trump praises Pope after US wall row, Uber 'losing $1bn in China every year'

Bolivian leader 'loses' fourth term bid
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Today's Headlines February 22
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Bolivian leader 'loses' fourth term bid
President Evo Morales of Bolivia has narrowly lost a referendum to allow him to stand for a fourth consecutive term in office, exit polls suggest.
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Cameron to face MPs on EU referendum
UK PM David Cameron is to present his case for remaining within a reformed EU as a key party ally joins the exit camp.
IS claims bomb attacks in Syria
The Islamic State group says it carried out bomb attacks in the Syrian capital Damascus and the city of Homs, which left at least 140 people dead.
HSBC sees 1.2% fall in net profit
Europe's biggest bank posts a 1.2% decline in net profit to $13.52bn (£6.78bn) for the year to December compared to a year earlier.
 
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Taxi driver held over Kalamazoo deaths
A taxi driver is being held over the deaths of six people in an apparently random shooting spree in the Michigan city of Kalamazoo.
Sport
Chelsea 5-1 Manchester City
Chelsea ease into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup with a comfortable win against a youthful Manchester City side.
Granada CF 1-2 Valencia
Gary Neville enjoys a third successive win as his Valencia side beats La Liga bottom club Granada 2-1.
Granada CF 1-2 Valencia
Gary Neville enjoys a third successive win as his Valencia side beats La Liga bottom club Granada 2-1.
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VIDEO: NZ marks anniversary of earthquake
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VIDEO: BBC Sopel's accent a hit with Trump fans
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VIDEO: Asylum baby to be sent back to Nauru
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VIDEO: Venezuela 'under-reporting Zika cases'
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The girl who said 'no' to marriage
She took her family to court to stop a forced marriage
Business
HSBC sees 1.2% fall in net profit
Europe's biggest bank posts a 1.2% decline in net profit to $13.52bn (£6.78bn) for the year to December compared to a year earlier.
European banks fail to sell Coco bonds
UK and European banks fail to sell any so-called Coco bonds this year amid worries about the health of the banking sector.
 
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Technology
Samsung S7 phones restore lost features
Samsung's new flagship smartphones can use MicroSD storage cards and are water resistant - popular features dropped from last year's range.
LG phone expands with bolt-on modules
LG unveils a new smartphone that has plug-in modules that add extra capabilities to the handset.
Autos
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This is Maserati's Levante SUV
The Italian carmaker's Porsche Cayenne rival is ready for its close-up
 
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Maserati's mountain dance
The carmaker's 404hp Ghibli rolled into Colorado for a snowy romp
Capital
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Why you don't want a kid genius
Sporty kid? Can you afford to help them get to the top
 
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Second time lucky?
Liz Taylor did it. So did Steve Jobs. Why returning to what you know pays off.
Culture
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Who was the real Oscar?
The rich history of the famous statuette
 
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The first YA novel?
Why the young love To Kill a Mockingbird
Earth
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How butterflies outwit their prey
They use their wings for more than just flying
 
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Do fish have feelings too?
Their tiny brains may experience more than we once believed
Future
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The world's most extreme sleep-talker
How do your dreams compare to this man's bizarre monologues?
 
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The genius guide to multi-tasking
Why our brains like chopping and changing
Travel
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Why 'squinting' leads to better sight
This Italian city will expand your field of view, by demanding you narrow it
 
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'Thank you Montenegro'
Inside the mystical Bay of Kotor
 
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