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James Gandolfini, Sopranos star, dies in Italy aged 51
- James Gandolfini, the US actor best known for his role as a therapy-seeking mob boss in The Sopranos, has died at the age of 51.
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CQC 'may reveal NHS cover-up names'
- England's NHS regulator is to review a decision not to name those behind a possible "cover-up" after a series of baby deaths at a Cumbria hospital.
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Syrian conflict's sectarian shadow over Lebanon
- This is turning into a dark and nervous summer in Lebanon. Peace depends on maintaining a delicate balance of power between different religious groups.
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The Greeks who worship the ancient gods
- The summer solstice, 21 June, is one of the most important dates in the calendar for many followers of ancient religions, and it's a special time for people in Greece who worship the country's pre-Christian gods.
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UN condemns 'despicable' al-Shabab attack in Somalia
- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed outrage over a "despicable" attack by Islamists on a UN office in Somalia which killed 15 people.
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Can China's middle class spend the world out of recession?
- Meet the Zhangs, one of China's new middle-class families who some economists believe are going to spend their way to a revival of the global economy.
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Do dark networks aid cyberthieves and abusers?
- The Downing Street summit has thrown the spotlight on the web and what can be done to expunge images of child abuse and to catch those that share such material.
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Online news is becoming easier to sell, suggests study
- Consumers are becoming more willing to pay for online news, although most still choose not to, a study suggests.
'Invisible' poor children let down by schools, says Ofsted head
- Many of the poor children being left behind in schools now are in suburbs, market towns and seaside resorts rather than big cities, England's chief inspector of schools is to say.
Microsoft U-turn in Xbox One games row
- Microsoft has made a dramatic U-turn over its decision to impose restrictions on pre-owned titles on its new Xbox One console.
Serena Williams apologises for Steubenville rape quotes
- World tennis number one Serena Williams has apologised after reportedly appearing to criticise the victim in a high-profile US rape case.
North Korea 'willing to restart' nuclear talks
- North Korea has expressed willingness to restart long-stalled nuclear talks with international partners, China's foreign ministry has said.
DR Congo shop attacks over arrests in India
- Shops belonging to Asians were targeted in a protest in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo over the arrest of Congolese students in India.
One in nine US bridges 'structurally deficient'
- One in nine US bridges - more than 66,000 in total - are structurally deficient, a report has found.
New clashes in Brazil's Fortaleza before football game
- Brazilian police have fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters in the city of Fortaleza, as unrest continues across the country.
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At 03:45:46 in Entertainment
James Gandolfini, Sopranos star, dies in Italy aged 51
James Gandolfini, the US actor best known for his role as a therapy-seeking mob boss in The Sopranos, has died at the age of 51.... -
Snail genes reveals human migration to Ireland
A genetic similarity between snail fossils found in Ireland and the Eastern Pyrenees suggests humans migrated from southern Europe to Irelan... -
At 02:11:22 in England
RAF civilian staff go on strike in pay dispute
Civilian staff at five RAF stations across England are striking in a dispute over pay.... -
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CQC 'may reveal NHS cover-up names'
England's NHS regulator is to review a decision not to name those behind a possible "cover-up" after a series of baby deaths ... -
School librarian finds fake Blake poem
A school librarian has discovered that a poem widely attributed to William Blake, including in school reading lists, was not really written ... -
At 01:33:40 in Entertainment
Miss Saigon to return to West End in 2014
Hit musical Miss Saigon is to return to London's West End in May of 2014, its 25th anniversary year. ... -
At 01:29:39 in England
Blue jellyfish found in Newquay rock pool
A jellyfish usually found in colder waters has been discovered stranded near Newquay, Cornwall.... -
At 01:29:11 in Headlines
Syrian conflict's sectarian shadow over Lebanon
This is turning into a dark and nervous summer in Lebanon. Peace depends on maintaining a delicate balance of power between different religi... -
At 01:26:17 in Headlines
The Greeks who worship the ancient gods
The summer solstice, 21 June, is one of the most important dates in the calendar for many followers of ancient religions, and it's a sp... -
At 01:10:28 in Headlines
UN condemns 'despicable' al-Shabab attack in Somalia
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed outrage over a "despicable" attack by Islamists on a UN office in Somalia which kil...
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Bristol Academy extends reach overseas with first foreign students
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Do dark networks aid cyberthieves and abusers?
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James Gandolfini, Sopranos star, dies in Italy aged 51
James Gandolfini, the US actor best known for his role as a therapy-seeking mob boss in The Sopranos, has died at the age of 51.... -
James Gandolfini, Sopranos star, dies in Italy aged 51
James Gandolfini, the US actor best known for his role as a therapy-seeking mob boss in The Sopranos, has died at the age of 51.... -
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