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VIDEO: Henry on 25 years of Comic Relief
Lenny Henry speaks about his involvement in Comic Relief, from the campaign's beginnings in 1988, its work across the UK and in the world's poorest countries, and its 25th anniversary show next month.
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Council set to cut 150 more jobs
Plans to cut about 150 jobs and close a range of services are announced by Liverpool City Council as it tries to save £32m from next year's budget.
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US warns of N Korea 'consequences'
The US and South Korea warn North Korea of "consequences" if it carries out a third nuclear test, as Lee Myung-bak suggests more than one test could take place.
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Navy jet decision flawed, MPs say
MPs accuse the Ministry of Defence of a "rushed and flawed" decision to switch fighter aircraft for the Royal Navy's new carriers.
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Campaign after girl's wall death
A couple whose three-year-old daughter was killed when a wall collapsed will have their campaign raised in Parliament to get builders licensed to carry out work.
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VIDEO: Oscar nominees gather for lunch
The traditional Academy Awards Nominees luncheon has been held in Hollywood, with more than 160 Oscar contenders including Ben Affleck, Jessica Chastain and 9-year-old Quvenzhane Wallis.
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How Team Sky took on the world
How Team Sky took on the world
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Mexico blast 'triggered by gas'
A blast that killed 37 people at the Mexico City headquarters of state oil company Pemex was caused by a build-up of gas, the attorney general says
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UK retail sales rise in January
British retail sales rose in January thanks to tablet computers and smart phones, says the British Retail Consortium.
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VIDEO: Antarctic research centre opens
Britain's latest Antarctic research centre will be officially opened on Tuesday.
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Broad hat-trick seals England win
Stuart Broad takes a hat-trick and Jos Buttler hits a rapid 57 as England romp to a 46-run T20 victory over a New Zealand XI.
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End union flag protest, poll finds
More than three quarters of people interviewed for a BBC Spotlight opinion poll think the union flag protests should stop.
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Papers reflect on Huhne's downfall
Papers reflect on Chris Huhne's downfall
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Murderers' convictions questioned
The conviction of Robert and Lee Firkins for one of Cornwall's most notorious murders is cast into doubt by news a key witness is a convicted hitman.
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Mali's future debated in Brussels
UN, European and African officials meet in Brussels to discuss holding democratic elections in Mali in the summer, as well as security and aid issues.
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Boy rescued as US kidnapper dies
A kidnapper in the US state of Alabama has died after police raided his bunker, saving a five-year-old boy held captive inside for six days.
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VIDEO: Boy rescued as US kidnapper dies
A kidnapper in the US state of Alabama has died after police raided his bunker, saving a five-year-old boy held captive inside for six days.
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More transport spending checks urged
Central government should scrutinise more closely how local authorities are investing in roads, light rail and buses, a committee of MPs says.
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Boeing seeks test flights for 787
Boeing asks US aviation authorities to allow test flights of its 787 Dreamliner passenger plane, after battery problems forced the plane to be grounded.
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Sea urchin 'trick' captures CO2
The natural ability of sea urchins to absorb CO2 could be a model for an effective carbon capture and storage system, researchers say.
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