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Timeline: Hong Kong
A chronology of key events
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Regions and territories: Western Sahara
Key facts about the territory disputed between Morocco and the Polisario independence movement
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European funding to be returned
The European Commission identifies £13m of grant aid awarded to the north that must be repaid.
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Cycle firm 'beats credit crunch'
A cycling company reports a boom in sales because people trying to save money are swapping their cars for bikes.
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How radio comedy changed a nation
Radio comedy has not only entertained audiences for some 70 years, it's also been a medium for change in British society itself, says Nicholas Parsons.
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How Brains might have foretold the big crash
What have risky loans and Thunderbirds' Tracy Island got in common? Everyone wanted them because everyone else wanted them. It's how bubbles are made and why we are doomed to always suffer financial crises, says Michael Blastland.
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Fifty facts about Blue Peter at 50
A look back at some of Blue Peter's highlights and institutions as the show celebrates its 50th anniversary.
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Spice Girls reunion beats Led Zep
The Spice Girls beat Led Zeppelin and The Verve to the prize for best comeback at the Vodafone Live Music Awards.
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NHS 'spending lottery persists'
There are entrenched differences in the amount local health bodies spend on major diseases, a think-tank warns.
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Could a windfall tax work in practice?
Political support for a windfall tax on leading energy suppliers is growing but the financial implications are far from clear.
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Are boy bands on the way back?
The boy band is back - or that is what a new batch of all-singing, all-dancing hunks is hoping.
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Credit crunch: The blame game
One year on, who is to blame for the credit crunch? We ask experts to name their villains.
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Country profile: Burma
Key facts, figures and dates
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Brazil sees rise in bulletproof cars
Sales of bulletproof are rocketing as fear of crime prompts more Brazilians to seek protection while behind the wheel.
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Mosley's fight to clear his famous name
A profile of controversial motor sport boss Max Mosley, currently suing the News of the World in the High Court.
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Country profile: Switzerland
Key facts, figures and dates
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Timeline: Switzerland
A chronology of key events
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Timeline: Finland
A chronology of key events
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Thieves return stolen England top
A signed England rugby shirt, ball and Formula One cap stolen from a charity auction are safely returned.
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Sports items stolen from auction
A signed sports shirt, ball and baseball cap are stolen from a charity auction at a school.
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