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news.bbc.co.uk 6 hours ago Two glass bottles said to contain the ghosts are bought for NZ$2,000 in an online auction in New Zealand.
news.bbc.co.uk 13 hours ago The Brazilian government announces trade sanctions against US imports in retaliation for illegal US subsidies to cotton farmers.
news.bbc.co.uk 14 hours ago Skynet 5, the UK's single biggest space project, is to get a fourth satellite to up the information capacity available to British forces.
news.bbc.co.uk 15 hours ago A family believe they have spotted the face of Jesus Christ on the underside of the lid of a jar of yeast spread.
news.bbc.co.uk 15 hours ago Hard drives are about to undergo one of the biggest format shifts in 30 years but it could cause problems for users of Windows XP.
news.bbc.co.uk 17 hours ago Every dog owner in the UK would have to take out insurance under government proposals to crack down on dangerous breeds.
news.bbc.co.uk 19 hours ago Women can enjoy a tipple and stay slim, according to a study that shows moderate drinkers gain less weight than teetotallers.
news.bbc.co.uk 21 hours ago The US Treasury Department eases sanctions on Cuba, Iran and Sudan to allow web services in these countries.
news.bbc.co.uk 1 day ago Roy Ashburn, a Republican senator who regularly voted against gay rights during his 14 years in office, confesses that he is gay.
news.bbc.co.uk 1 day ago About 500 people were killed in a revenge attack after religious clashes near the Nigerian city of Jos, local officials say.
news.bbc.co.uk 1 day ago As part of the BBC's SuperPower season, exploring the power of the internet, BBC News charts the growth of the connected world.
news.bbc.co.uk 1 day ago A strong earthquake of 5.9 magnitude has struck eastern Turkey, killing five people, Turkish authorities say.
news.bbc.co.uk 2 days ago Sandra Bullock picks up the worst actress award at the Razzies, a day before she is expected to win an Oscar.
news.bbc.co.uk 2 days ago A nationwide referendum is taking place in Switzerland on a proposal to give animals the constitutional right to be represented in court.
news.bbc.co.uk 2 days ago Almost four in five people worldwide see internet access as a fundamental right, a poll for the BBC World Service suggests.
news.bbc.co.uk 3 days ago The rediscovery of an ancient relic has helped bring the world's attention to the Lemba people - a Zimbabwean group who claim Jewish ancestry, writes the BBC's Steve Vickers.
news.bbc.co.uk 3 days ago Police in the US state of New Jersey ordered a family to cover up their snow sculpture of the famous nude Venus de Milo after a neighbour complained.
news.bbc.co.uk 4 days ago YouTube adds captions to its treasure trove of video content, allowing it to be accessed by the deaf and hard of hearing.
news.bbc.co.uk 4 days ago A South Korean couple who were addicted to the internet let their baby starve to death while raising a virtual daughter online.
news.bbc.co.uk 4 days ago A device that could allow people to conduct phone conversations without uttering a word is shown off by researchers.
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