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Secret Deal Kept British Troops out of Basra

Aug 5, 2008, 9:00 am

British soldiers were prevented from helping allies during battles in Basra because of a deal with the Mehdi Army.

Fido's Not Just Yawning, He's Empathising

Aug 5, 2008, 9:00 am

Dogs find human yawns contagious, suggesting they have a rudimentary capacity for empathy, British scientists claim.

MPs Say Green Tax on Cars Must Go Further

Aug 4, 2008, 7:00 am

Tax rises for "gas guzzling" cars will be higher if MPs are to persuade people to buy environmentally friendly vehicles.

ABBA Makes British Chart History

Aug 4, 2008, 6:00 am

Swedish supergroup ABBA made British chart history as their album became the oldest album to reach number one.

Nearly 75% Would Drive an Electric Car

Aug 1, 2008, 6:00 am

Nearly three-quarters of British motorists would consider driving an electric car, a survey has found.

Jamie Oliver Wins Scout Badge

Aug 1, 2008, 6:00 am

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's campaign to improve school dinners has been rewarded with a Scout badge for healthy eating.

Foreign Students Face Tough New Controls

Jul 31, 2008, 7:00 am

Foreign students planning to study in Britain will have to supply their fingerprints.

World's Oldest Joke Traced Back to 1900 BC

Jul 31, 2008, 7:00 am

The world's oldest recorded joke has been traced back to 1900 BC.

Nine Years of Silent Persecution

Jul 30, 2008, 10:00 am

Londoners sat in silent vigil last Saturday evening, calling for an end to the persecution of the Falun Gong spiritual movement in China.

Climate Change Perks Up the Dartford Warbler

Jul 30, 2008, 8:00 am

The Dartford Warbler, a bird species that almost disappeared, is making a recovery thanks to climate change.

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