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LOU REED THE MAN WHO SHAPED ROCK - BBC NEWS
We take a look at how US singer-songwriter Lou Reed shaped rock. Lewis Allan Reed was famous for his deadpan voice and distinctive lyrics. In a career spanning many decades - both in the band The V... -
WHY DOES THIS MAN OWN 9,000 BARBIE DOLLS? BBC NEWS
This man from Singapore has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars, filling his home with nine-thousand Barbie dolls. He's been brave enough to tell the BBC why he does it.
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CHINA'S CHANGING ECONOMY IN 60 SECONDS - BBC NEWS
What's at stake for the economy? Well in 60 seconds - this is what's at stake.
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IS JAPAN'S LOVE AFFAIR WITH THE US RUNNING OUT OF GAS ? BBC NEWS
Japan has long had a love affair with all things American, but what impact has the slump in the US economy and China's growing economic influence had on this relationship?
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HOW TO GET A FREE RIDE ON THE MOSCOW METRO? DO SOME SQUATS - BBC NEWS
From today you'll be able to use Moscow's metro absolutely free - that's if you're prepared to do some squats. Yes you read it correctly as our correspondent Steve Rosenberg discovered.
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HOW DO TROPICAL STORMS FORM ? BBC NEWS
The BBC's John Hammond explains the factors necessary for a tropical storm to form.
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RANDI ZUCKERBERG ON LIFE INSIDE & OUTSIDE SOCIAL MEDIA - BBC NEWS
Randi Zuckenberg, the sister of Mark Zuckerberg, talks to BBC News about her new book, Twitter's IPO and finding balance in your digital life.
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MICHAEL NUTTER - MAYOR OF PHILADELPHIA - HARDTALK INTERVIEW - BBC NEWS
Speaking to the HardTalk programme the Mayor of Philadelphia, Michael Nutter, said that the violence within the African-American community in the US could be helped by
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ISTANBUL'S MYSTERIOUS OLD BUILDING - BBC NEWS
Istanbul is a city filled with hidden charms and mysterious old buildings. While shooting in the cities Galata district Christian Parkinson discovered a 400 year old building that had once been the... -
TYPHOON HAIYAN BATTERS THE PHILIPPINES - BBC NEWS
Mai Zamora from the charity World Vision describes the scene in the Philippines, as the super Typhoon Hayan, one of the strongest storms on record makes landfall. Winds blowing at about 300kph hav... -
EGYPT FROM THE 'GOLDEN AGE' TO REVOLUTION - BBC NEWS
Egyptian-American photographer combines his idyllic vision of the Egypt of his youth and the poverty, turmoil and revolution of the past few years.
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TWITTER: HOW IT ALL BEGAN - BBC NEWS
Find out about the history of Twitter - the four friends who started it and its future.
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OPPOSING OBAMACARE IN ONE OF THE SICKEST US STATES - BBC NEWS
How is the Affordable Care Act impacting American lives? We take a look at how the legislation is viewed in the US state of Kentucky, where 14.4% of the state's residents lack health insurance.
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SUHA ARAFAT INTERVIEW ABOUT YASSER'S DEATH - BBC NEWS
Yasser Arafat's widow, Suha Arafat has reaffirmed her belief that the latest scientific report on his death proves that he was assassinated. Suha Arafat said the Swiss scientists who carried out t... -
IS THIS WHAT WE'LL EAT IN THE FUTURE? BBC NEWS
The man who invented molecular gastronomy has developed a new concept which he claims will solve the challenge of feeding an overpopulated world. French physical chemist Herve This calls it Note by... -
VIRTUAL GIRL SWEETIE CATCHES PEADOPHILES - BBC NEWS
Find out about the extraordinary online sting, using this computer image of a child, that's caught a thousand predators.
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BRING THE NEWS TO LIFE PROMO - BBC NEWS
Do you want to create an ad fro the BBC and stand a chance of winning £3000 ? Then you should have a go at our creative challenge just click below.
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IMRAN KHAN: 'US DOESN'T WANT PEACE IN PAKISTAN' - BBC NEWS
In a BBC interview, Pakistan politician Imran Khan said that US drone strike which killed the leader of the Pakistani Taliban was proof that the Americans did not want peace in the country. Do you... -
CAN BIG DATA DO GOOD? - BBC NEWS
Find out what is the relationship between New York City, it's citizens and the big data. NYCis booming with big data and the city government is not afraid to share it with the public.
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'LONGEST' BOOK DOMINO CHAIN - BBC NEWS
Here's what you can do with your collection of books - a chance to create the longest book domino chain. Nearly 5,000 books were laid in an elaborate path through the Antwerp book fair.
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A POSSIBLE RETURN OF THAKSIN SHINAWATRA ? BBC NEWS
Thailand has taken the first steps towards a political amnesty. It could pave the way for the former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to return from exile.The move has triggered anti government s... -
ROBOT WINS ROCK, PAPER SCISSORS EVERY-TIME - BBC NEWS
A robot developed by Japanese scientists is so fast it can win the rock-paper-scissors game against a human every single time. The Janken robot recognises hand shapes and reacts with a winning move... -
MEET MAYDAY TAIWAN'S HOTTEST ROCK BAND - BBCNEWS
The Taiwanese rock-group, MayDay, talked to BBC World about their love for the Beatles, how they write their songs and their global appeal. The band has performed to 2.5million fans in Asia - with ... -
DOCTORS 'COMPLICIT' IN ABUSIVE INTERROGATION OF TERROR SUSPECTS - BBC NEWS
According to an independent study, doctors and nurses working under US military orders have been complicit in the abuse of terror suspects. The report says medical professionals helped design, enab... -
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC CRISIS IN 90 SECONDS - BBC NEWS
BBC News takes a look at the crisis gripping the Central African Republic in 10 key numbers.
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SHOULD SRI LANKA BE HOSTING THE COMMONWEALTH SUMMIT ? BBC NEWS
The biennial Commonwealth Summit due to be held in Sri Lanka is controversial even before it's begun. Critics claim war crimes by the island's rulers make it an unsuitable venue for an organisation... -
RYANAIR BOSS TALKS PROFITS, CHARGES & CUSTOMER SERVICE - BBC NEWS
RyanAir CEO Michael O'Leary told the BBC that its profits will fall for the first time in 5 years due to lower prices and not due to airline's record on customer service and additional charges. Wha... -
FOOD STAMPS EXPLAINED - BBC NEWS
About 47 million Americans on low incomes are facing cuts in their food aid benefits. Extra food stamp entitlements introduced to stimulate the US economy and help poor people during the recent ec... -
HOW 'I BURIED MY FAMILY' - BBC NEWS
A teenage girl from Niger tells the BBC of the migrant convoy which broke down in the Sahara desert leaving more than 90 dead.
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EDWARD SNOWDEN GETS A NEW JOB...IN RUSSIA - BBC NEWS
Edward Snowden himself has apparently got a new job. After living in exile in Moscow for several months, his lawyer says he's now working in technical support for a Russian website.
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