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Berlin mayor backs Brandenburg Gate for Obama speech

Politics – Berlin's mayor gave his backing Tuesday for Barack Obama to speak at the Brandenburg Gate during a visit to the capital this month, after reports the government has reservations about the venue.

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World's Largest Rooftop Solar Power Station Being Built…

Travel – GM, Veolia Environnement, Clairvoyant, Aragon Government Join Forces on Solar Energy. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/gmeurope/gm_europe/prweb1083644.htm

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Darling criticises local tax plan

Money – UK Chancellor Alistair Darling believes the Scottish Government's plans for a local income tax would damage the financial services industry.

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Ã;£4m improves roads and footpaths

News – Work costing Ã;£4m is being carried out on roads and footpaths in a town where two new neighbourhoods are being built. It is part of a Ã;£90m investment scheme into services and facilities in Horley,…

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A man described as one of Robert McCartney's best friends...

News – A man described as one of Robert McCartney's best friends, who was with him on the day he was killed, has been giving evidence at his murder trial.

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Ex-Officials Offer Plan to Revamp War Powers Act

Politics – Two former secretaries of state have declared the War Powers Act of 1973 obsolete and proposed a new system of closer consultation between the White House and Congress before American forces go into battle.

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Parrish parents to continue quest

News – The parents of murdered English student Joanna Parrish said they would continue their "quest for justice" after the man suspected of her killing was jailed.

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Thousands follow cup final dream

Sports – Thousands of Queen of the South fans have been making their journey to Hampden for their club's first ever appearance in the Scottish Cup final.

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Harvey's rock and roll lifestyle

News – Harvey Goldsmith promoted some of the most successful bands in the world, but allowed his 30-year career to be eclipsed by "the grey men". He told the BBC's Hardtalk with Tim Sebastian what went wrong.

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Climate Change: What if They're Right?

Science – What we are left with, then, is an ironic symmetry between two sets of consensus: one that says man is warming the earth and one that says we'll do best simply to adapt.

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The Sanctifying of Plunder

Do No Evil – there must be a recognition that might - majority rule - does not make right. Counting noses is no way to decide moral, ethical, or economic matters. This accomplished, plunder will lose its legal backing and, thus,…

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To Hell with Heller

Politics – Well, it makes it clear that gun limitations and regulations are perfectly permissible. Their only legitimate use--when the state thinks it's "reasonable"--is for self-defense against private criminals--not self-defense…

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Drugs seized by police in raids

News – Drugs with a street value of more than Ã;£700,000 have been seized by police in Bedfordshire in five days. Officers seized 3,468 cannabis plants worth about Ã;£650,000, 1.8kg of cocaine worth Ã;£70,300,…

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'Lump sum expenses plan' for MPs

Politics – MPs could seek to avoid future expenses criticism by awarding themselves an automatic lump sum of Ã;£23,000 a year for second homes, it has emerged.

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But, because she is black, she has had to turn to her own…

Health & Fitness – For Ermine Hunte the long wait for a new kidney is almost over. But, because she is black, she has had to turn to her own father for a living donation.

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Sheikh bans alcohol at Cairo hotel

Money – A decision by the Saudi owner of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Cairo to ban the sale of alcohol and destroy millions of dollars worth of beverages has sparked a debate in Egypt.

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When Tilly Casson returned to work after treatment for breast…

Health & Fitness – She knew a short nap would help her survive the day better and looked longingly at the bean bags dotted around the offices where she was working, but felt unable to use them.

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Be shocked,a U.S. envoy was killed in Somalia,U.S.condemn…

News – The United States said Monday it condemns the killing of a top United Nations official in Somalia and urged parties in the country to work together through dialogue.

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Austria faces elections as coalition splits

Politics – Austria faces elections in September after the conservative People's party quit the 18-month-old grand coalition government saying it could no longer work with Alfred Gusenbauer, the Social Democratic chancellor.

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Changing the world of whistleblowers

Gadgets & Tech – In 18 months, Wikileaks has already helped swing the Kenyan Presidential election and embarrassed the US Government.

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Laura Barton and Jon Henley on how to break the habit of…

Food – The government wants us to cut back on food waste, but how can we break our habit? Laura Barton and Jon Henley ask the experts for tips

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Four Decades of Nuclear Feasibility Studies Made Public…

News – Saskatchewan's government opened its vault Monday on nuclear feasibility studies at the same time the province considers flipping the switch on a power plant.

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Torbay puts motor money where his mouth is

Politics – As the Speaker for the House of Representatives, Member for Northern Tablelands Richard Torbay is allocated a government vehicle. And keen to be seen to support local businesses, Mr Torbay has chosen to purchase…

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Zimbabwe: Refugees from violence caught by killer gangs…

News – Two camps housing refugees from the political violence in Zimbabwe came under armed attack in the early hours of yesterday only days after their occupants were removed from foreign embassies with government guarantees…

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Obama says he wouldn't attend the Olympics opening

Politics – Democrat Barack Obama took issue Monday with President Bush's decision to attend the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games, saying he would go to Beijing only if he saw progress between the Chinese government…

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