Building sector 'behind rest of UK'
Northern Ireland's building sector continued to significantly lag behind the rest of the UK in the three months to the end of March, according to a survey.
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VIDEO: Redford on starting Sundance
Robert Redford, president and founder of the Sundance Institute, tells the BBC's Charlie Stayt how he has tried to recreate ''the experience of seeing films'' which led to the formation of the Sundance Film Festival.
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From the streets of Manchester to the NFL
One man's journey from inner-city life to American sports big-time
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VIDEO: Beating the UK's recession fears
Official figures due to be released on Thursday will reveal whether the UK has slipped into a triple-dip recession.
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Job for Boris's brother catches eye
No 10 job for Boris Johnson's brother catches eye
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VIDEO: Spain hardship: 'No money for food'
Spain's unemployment figures hit a new high on Thursday, with more than 6 million out of work. The BBC's Tom Burridge has been to meet one Spanish family who are living on state benefits.
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Capriles issues vote 'ultimatum'
Venezuelan opposition candidate Henrique Capriles threatens unspecified action unless details are released of an audit of 14 April presidential polls.
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CIA 'tracked Boston bomb suspect'
The CIA added one of the Boston bomb suspects to a terrorism database 18 months ago, officials say, days after the FBI said it had also investigated him.
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S Korea proposes factory zone talks
South Korea proposes formal talks with the North over the jointly-run Kaesong industrial park, warning of "grave measures" if the offer is rejected.
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Prison bosses call for drugs rethink
Current policy on illegal drugs creates victims of crime as well as more prisoners at a cost to taxpayers, the Prison Governors Association warns.
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Funds dip 'could stymie sixth-forms'
A funding dip for sixth formers "could stymie" teachers' efforts to cultivate talent, post-16 education experts tell the education secretary
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East Anglia tops 'student life' poll
Undergraduates at the University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich have the best experience of studying for a degree, a survey suggests.
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Clenching fists 'can improve memory'
Memory recall and formation can be improved simply by clenching the fists for 90 seconds, a study suggests.
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Diabetes warning over soft drinks
Drinking one or more cans of sugary soft drinks a day is linked to an increased risk of diabetes in later life, a study suggests.
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Thumb-type keyboard takes on Qwerty
Researchers create a new keyboard which they claim lets people "thumb-type" faster on touchscreen devices such as tablets and large smartphones.
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Kirk to debate Scottish coronations
Future monarchs should be crowned in Scotland as well as at Westminster Abbey if Scotland becomes independent, a Church of Scotland report suggests.
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Minaret Of Iconic Syrian Mosque Destroyed In Fighting
The Syrian government and rebels blamed each other for the destruction of the minaret of the 11th century Umayyad Mosque in the ancient city of Aleppo. One archaeologist described the damage as "a disaster."
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Measles outbreak in maps and graphics
Where are the measles danger zones in England and Wales?
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Rhode Island approves gay marriage
Rhode Island's state legislature passes a bill legalising gay marriage, making it the 10th US state to back same-sex marriages.
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South Korea growth at two-year high
South Korea's growth rate hits a two-year high in the first three months of the year, boosted by a rebound in construction, investment and exports.
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