Long life promised for laptop PCs
Scientists are working on ways to ensure laptops can stay powered for an entire working day. Building batteries from new…
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Johnson announces June retirement
Former England captain Martin Johnson has announced he is to retire from rugby union at the end of the season.…
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UK heading wrong way, says Howard
Tony Blair has had the chance to tackle the problems facing Britain and has failed, Michael Howard has said. “Britain…
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US ‘afflicted’ with awards fatigue
The film world and media may be wild about the Oscars but cinema-goers and the TV-viewing public are sick of…
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Takeover offer for Sunderland FC
Bob Murray, chairman of Sunderland FC, has launched a £1.5m ($2.8m) bid for the club after buying broadcaster BSkyB’s stake…
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US blogger fired by her airline
A US airline attendant suspended over “inappropriate images” on her blog – web diary – says she has been fired.…
Read MoreFinnan says Irish can win group
Steve Finnan believes the Republic of Ireland can qualify directly for the World Cup finals. After Saturday’s superb display in…
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Jowell rejects ‘Las Vegas’ jibe
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Tessa Jowell, has hit out at critics of the Gambling Bill.…
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Sir Paul rocks Super Bowl crowds
Sir Paul McCartney wowed fans with a live mini-concert at American football’s Super Bowl – and avoided any Janet Jackson-style…
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Salary scandal in Cameroon
Cameroon says widespread corruption in its finance ministry has cost it 1bn CFA francs ($2m; £1m) a month. About 500…
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