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From churl to chav: shaming the underclass
A new book suggests we enjoy ridiculing people at the bottom of the heap for everything: their accent, their behaviour and even their clothes. Often by using the word 'chav'.
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Young and old in the UK face growing care crisis
Many people in the UK, from children to old people, need care. But some councils say they can't afford it and care companies are running out of money.
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Fifteen year old paid £200 to shoot woman
The country's youngest professional hit man has been convicted of murder. The judge called him 'cold-blooded'. But is the killer also a victim?
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Obama visit marks possible diplomatic shift
As America's President arrives in Europe for a state visit, we look at how the most powerful man in the world sees his country's relations with other continents
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Rape case prompts rethink of attitudes
In America, a giant of world politics is accused of sexual assaults, while a Canadian policeman tells female students to 'avoid dressing like sluts.' Are we too quick to blame the victims?
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Privacy row brewing as honeymoon secret revealed
Following a series of scandals, a new debate on privacy law has gripped the UK. Meanwhile, the mystery location of Kate and Wills' honeymoon has been leaked.
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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.