Citizens in a majority of nations surveyed in a BBC World Service poll believe the world economy is worsening. Most…
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How to make a greener computer
The hi-tech industry is starting to get more environmentally aware. Bill Thompson thinks it’s about time. My first car ran…
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Wales critical of clumsy Grewcock
Wales coach Mike Ruddock says England lock Danny Grewcock needs to review his actions after he kicked Dwayne Peel. Trouble…
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Conservative MP defects to Labour
A Conservative MP and former minister has defected to Labour. Robert Jackson, 58, MP for Wantage in Oxfordshire, said he…
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Carry On star Patsy Rowlands dies
Actress Patsy Rowlands, known to millions for her roles in the Carry On films, has died at the age of…
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Cairn shares slump on oil setback
Shares in Cairn Energy, a UK oil firm, have closed down 18% after a disappointing drilling update and a warning…
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Hitachi unveils ‘fastest robot’
Japanese electronics firm Hitachi has unveiled its first humanoid robot, called Emiew, to challenge Honda’s Asimo and Sony’s Qrio robots.…
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Dawson joins England injury list
Scrum-half Matt Dawson is an injury doubt for England’s Six Nations opener against Wales next weekend. The World Cup winner…
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Brown names 16 March for Budget
Chancellor Gordon Brown will deliver his Budget to the House of Commons on 16 March, the Treasury has announced. The…
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Asia shares defy post-quake gloom
Thailand has become the first of the 10 southern Asian nations battered by giant waves at the weekend to cut…
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