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Scotland's Chief Medical Officer calls for children aged between 10 and 17 to be vaccinated against measles.

A Boeing 737 plane carrying about 140 people catches fire upon landing at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport.

Marc Marquez clinches pole position after topping the qualifying session for Sunday's French MotoGP at Le Mans.

The breach of protocol comes after Russia expelled an American diplomat they said was a spy. Analysts said the potential outing is an escalation.

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Italy's team threaten to withdraw from America's Cup if safety changes are not implemented, following Andrew Simpson's death.

The operators of Scotland's new 12,000-seat entertainment arena have said the venue will open on time despite reports that it was months behind schedule.

Police discover a bomb in the Foxes Glen area of west Belfast - the scene of a gun attack on officers on Thursday afternoon.

The world's top health problems are more common in men than women. But recent global funding has been skewed toward women's issues. Some health economists say more effort should go toward stopping men's risky behaviors, like smoking and drinking.

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The world's top health problems are more common in men than women. But recent global funding has been skewed toward women's issues. Some health economists say more effort should go toward stopping men's risky behaviors, like smoking and drinking.

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Deadly storms are sweeping across southern China, killing more than 50 people and leaving 14 missing

Democracy in Wales is being damaged by a lack of coverage of Welsh affairs in the London-based media, the assembly's presiding officer fears.

A former London head teacher of the year presided over misuse of public funds, a government report finds.

Hundreds of people are at a Cardiff rally being held ahead of planned strike action over school changes in the autumn.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson criticises City rivals over 'amazing' decision to sack boss Roberto Mancini.

A 25-year-old Saudi woman makes history by reaching the summit of the world's highest mountain.

The launch comes at a time when tensions had been ebbing, following months of escalating tensions, including threats of nuclear strikes. All three missiles landed in the waters off the country's east coast.

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The US warns Nigeria's army against human rights violations as it pursues a campaign against Islamist militants in the north-east.

The Swedish city of Malmo is gearing up to host the Eurovision Song Contest final with 26 countries set to perform for millions of TV viewers.

Ireland and Munster fly-half Ronan O'Gara will take up a coaching role with Racing Metro after announcing his retirement.

More than 60 people were injured, at least two critically, after a head-on collision between two commuter trains near New York, officials say.