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In 60 seconds: Wasted food in numbers – BBC News

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In 60 seconds: Wasted food in numbers – BBC News

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1/3 of all food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted before it is eaten, the UN's Food and

The boy who created his own ‘cloud’ – BBC News

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The boy who created his own ‘cloud’ – BBC News

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Drew Houston founded online file-sharing service 7 years ago. The firm is now estimated to be worth about $10bn. But

Powerchairs: A ‘moving’ story – BBC News

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Powerchairs: A ‘moving’ story – BBC News

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After his daughter needed an electric wheelchair at 18 months old, David Everard invented one to give her the independence

ISIS sleeper cells in Baghdad – BBC News

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ISIS sleeper cells in Baghdad – BBC News

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A network of safe houses, precisely designed plans, and a strategy for an attack on Baghdad were carefully prepared by

Google’s DIY virtual reality cardboard headset – BBC News

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Google’s DIY virtual reality cardboard headset – BBC News

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Google has produced a cheap DIY virtual reality headset made solely of cardboard, embedded with two lenses. When a user

What do Americans really think about US on Independence Day – BBC News

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What do Americans really think about US on Independence Day – BBC News

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Independence Day holiday is a time for grilling, fireworks, and parades. But how much is about patriotism? The BBC's David

Crohn’s disease model Bethany Townsend shows colostomy bags – BBC News

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Crohn’s disease model Bethany Townsend shows colostomy bags – BBC News

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A photograph of Bethany Townsend, who suffers with Crohn's disease, posing in a bikini, revealing her colostomy bags, is said

Shia’s ‘thirsty to fight’ ISIS says commander – BBC News

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Shia’s ‘thirsty to fight’ ISIS says commander – BBC News

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The BBC's Gabriel Gatehouse attends the meeting of Shia sheikhs who are discussing how to tackle the danger that ISIS

Crying Japanese politician Ryutaro Nonomura is an internet hit – BBC News

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Crying Japanese politician Ryutaro Nonomura is an internet hit – BBC News

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A video clip of Japanese politician Ryutaro Nonomura crying at a press conference has gone viral, attracting thousands of

Is the KKK movement still alive in the US? – BBC News

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Is the KKK movement still alive in the US? – BBC News

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Exactly 50 years ago the Civil Rights Act was signed into law in the United States - outlawing discrimination based

What does the UK have against Jean-Clauide Juncker? In 60 seconds – BBC News

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What does the UK have against Jean-Clauide Juncker? In 60 seconds – BBC News

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Here's a 60-second lowdown on the bureaucratic battle for the most powerful job in Brussels. EU leaders are trying to

On the frontline in East Jerusalem – BBC News

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On the frontline in East Jerusalem – BBC News

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BBC's Christian Fraser is on the Palestinian side of the frontline in East Jerusalem where clashes have erupted between Palestinian

ISIS leader urges Muslims to join Islamic caliphate in Iraq & Syria – BBC News

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ISIS leader urges Muslims to join Islamic caliphate in Iraq & Syria – BBC News

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The leader of jihadist militant group Isis has called on Muslims to travel to Iraq and Syria to help build

Ebola virus explained in 60 seconds – BBC News

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Ebola virus explained in 60 seconds – BBC News

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Here's our 60 look at why Ebola is so deadly. The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for "drastic action"

‘We’ve got no hesitation in combating terrorism’ says Massoud Barzani – BBC News

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‘We’ve got no hesitation in combating terrorism’ says Massoud Barzani – BBC News

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The Kurdish region of Iraq is pushing for independence according to their leader, Massoud Barzani. Mr Barzani has called for

Israel bombs Gaza after finding bodies of 3 missing teenagers – BBC News

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Israel bombs Gaza after finding bodies of 3 missing teenagers – BBC News

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Israeli planes have bombed dozens of sites in the Gaza Strip - after finding the bodies of three missing teenagers,

Ukraine crisis: ‘Kramatorsk hit by wave of shelling’ BBC News

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Ukraine crisis: ‘Kramatorsk hit by wave of shelling’ BBC News

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Ukrainian forces have launched a full-scale military operation against pro-Russia separatists in the east, hours after a ceasefire ended. Oleg

‘Ashamed, embarrassed & humiliated’ Rob Ford apologises – BBC News

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‘Ashamed, embarrassed & humiliated’ Rob Ford apologises – BBC News

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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says he is "ashamed, embarrassed and humiliated" by his behaviour after leaving rehab following two months

Where do you fit on the US political spectrum? – BBC News

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Where do you fit on the US political spectrum? – BBC News

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It's easy to assume American politics is defined by liberals on one side, and conservatives on the other.But

Sachal Jazz Ensemble ‘Lahore Jazz’ (Live) – BBC News

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Sachal Jazz Ensemble ‘Lahore Jazz’ (Live) – BBC News

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The Sachal Jazz Ensemble perform live on BBC World News. Their previous attempt to perform in London ended up in

Meet Pakistan’s $10m wanted man Hafiz Saeed – BBC News

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Meet Pakistan’s $10m wanted man Hafiz Saeed – BBC News

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The BBC meets Hafiz Saeed - the head of a Pakistani charity group whom India and the US accuse of

What is a ‘caliphate’? Iraq Conflict – BBC News

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What is a ‘caliphate’? Iraq Conflict – BBC News

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The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains the meaning of a caliphate and the impact of ISIS.Subscribe

Meet Brazil’s keepy-uppy champion – BBC News

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Meet Brazil’s keepy-uppy champion – BBC News

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Brazilians are famed for their nifty football skills but not many of them can claim to have set a record.

Is Pakistan ‘obsessed’ with fair skin? BBC News

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Is Pakistan ‘obsessed’ with fair skin? BBC News

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Campaigners say that the idea of having fair skin is unfairly linked to personal and professional success in Pakistan. An

Iraqis queue for miles for petrol in Irbil – BBC News

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Iraqis queue for miles for petrol in Irbil – BBC News

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Rebels say they have fully captured the Iraq's main oil refinery north of Baghdad, as people in Irbil face queues

Harley-Davidson’s first electric bike up close – BBC News

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Harley-Davidson’s first electric bike up close – BBC News

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Iconic motorbike manufacturer Harley-Davidson has revealed its first electric motorcycle. The bike will not go on general sale, instead the

Why is US in love with football? Sorry, soccer – BBC News

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Why is US in love with football? Sorry, soccer – BBC News

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Whatever the result against Germany today, the US has emerged as the pre-eminent English-speaking football nation at this World Cup.

Isis killings & fear spread in Iraq – BBC News

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Isis killings & fear spread in Iraq – BBC News

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The offensive by jihadist-led Sunni rebels has spread the fear of future attacks across Iraq. In the north of the

Boko Haram: Who is Abubakar Shekau? – BBC News

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Boko Haram: Who is Abubakar Shekau? – BBC News

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What do we know about the leader of Boko Haram? Abubakar Shekau has inspired his group of fighters to kill

Suarez banned for 4 months over Chiellini ‘bite’ incident in Brazil – BBC News

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Suarez banned for 4 months over Chiellini ‘bite’ incident in Brazil – BBC News

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Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has been banned for nine matches after being found guilty of biting Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini.

Thai coup ‘not planned’ says senior general – BBC News

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Thai coup ‘not planned’ says senior general – BBC News

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A senior Thai general has told the BBC that last month's military coup was for the benefit of all the

‘We welcome Syria strikes against ISIS’ says Nouri Maliki – BBC News

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‘We welcome Syria strikes against ISIS’ says Nouri Maliki – BBC News

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In an exclusive interview with BBC Arabic, the PM of Iraq, Nouri Maliki has confirmed that Syria carried out air

Turkey: Where donkeys power the internet – BBC News

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Turkey: Where donkeys power the internet – BBC News

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It's the latest in wearable tech - at least if you are a donkey.Herdsmen in Turkey are tethering solar

Iraq Crisis: ”Baghdad will fall within a month’ say Sunni fighters – BBC News

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Iraq Crisis: ”Baghdad will fall within a month’ say Sunni fighters – BBC News

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Suarez on Chiellini ‘bite': ‘You shouldn’t make such a big deal’ – Brazil World Cup 2014 – BBC News

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Suarez on Chiellini ‘bite': ‘You shouldn’t make such a big deal’ – Brazil World Cup 2014 – BBC News

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Uruguay footballer has played down an alleged bite on Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini, claiming that the incident was no "big

Story behind the phone-hacking conspiracy – BBC News

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Story behind the phone-hacking conspiracy – BBC News

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This is the story behind the phone-hacking trial which has seen Former News of the World editor Andy Coulson found

Iraq Crisis: ‘This is our fight & we have to win it’ says Hoshyar Zebari – BBC News

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Iraq Crisis: ‘This is our fight & we have to win it’ says Hoshyar Zebari – BBC News

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Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari tells the BBC's John Simpson that the ''fight'' in Iraq with militant groups has regional

On the frontline with Shia’s Badr Army in Iraq – BBC News

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On the frontline with Shia’s Badr Army in Iraq – BBC News

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The BBC's Jonathan Beale spent the day with the Badr Army on the outskirts of Baquba in Iraq. Much of

Brazil2014: Inside a Dutch football fans’ campsite – BBC News

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Brazil2014: Inside a Dutch football fans’ campsite – BBC News

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A massive campsite just for Dutch football fans has been set up in the south of Brazil's largest city, Sao

The man behind Wimbledon’s grass – BBC News

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The man behind Wimbledon’s grass – BBC News

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Head groundsman at the All England Club, Neil Stubley, along with his team, have been preparing the grass-court surfaces in