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Boy wears skirt in school uniform protest
Most schools – and the government – believe uniform helps a school hang together as an ordered, inclusive community. But some pupils challenge the rules.
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African refugees left to die at sea
A shocking report claims that dozens of African migrants were left to die in the Mediterranean when their cries for help were ignored.
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Pakistan under pressure as accusations fly
At the heart of the world's most sensitive region, Pakistan teeters on the brink of chaos. Its American allies have turned against it. What if this country of 187 million people becomes a failed...
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Unhappy first birthday for the Coalition
It's exactly a year since the Tories and Lib Dems teamed up to form a coalition government. As the road gets rocky, will their partnership last till the next general election?
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Q&A: Osama bin Laden’s ten commandments
Both loved and loathed, he was one of the few men to change the course of history. What were the ideals that drove this fanatical leader?
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Americans jubilant as Osama bin Laden killed.
Many warn of likely reprisals against the West while calling for the Muslim world to 'rethink goals'.
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Republicans claim surge in support before Royal Wedding
As royal wedding fever mounts, the voice of republican Britain is also getting louder. They don't want kings and queens. So what do they want?
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The mum-and-dad revolutionaries of Libya
The Libyan uprising is ten weeks old and the fighting continues. Today we profile some of the rebels, who turn out to be surprisingly normal. Like us even?
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Q&A: Guantanamo Bay’s secrets uncovered
With the leaking of documents about the US detention camp, the debate about how to treat terrorism suspects hots up.
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Buds of hope amid cuts, meltdown and revolution
Spring has arrived, and it finds the world emerging from a deep dark winter of crisis. As the fog clears, are there reasons for hope amid the chaos?
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The pros and cons of a £5 billion wedding
Amid massive world interest, the marriage of Kate and William approaches. It's a national holiday and festival that can divide people – or join them together.
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Less of a 'Clegg-up' for the better off
Does opening up career opportunities for all young people mean preventing families using their connections?
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Prison: punishment block or activity centre?
Birmingham prison is the first public sector jail in the UK to be privately run. A fresh debate about what we want from our prisons begins.
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Creating a problem for China: art and music
Outspoken artist Ai Weiwei has disappeared in China, where Bob Dylan has been forced to play a censored list of songs. The regime fears they are giving 'a voice to the voiceless'.
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Obama re-election campaign kicks off
The American President sent an email to his 13 million Democratic supporters this week, launching his bid for re-election. Is the Republican opposition fit for the fight?