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Rich or poor? Divided India remains an aid target
The UK is to give more than £1bn in aid to India - a polarised society where one in four lives in poverty while the list of billionaires grows. But should charity begin at home?
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Be my Valentine! Maybe, but what do you mean?
It's the day for cupid cards, red roses and wild expressions of love. But though it's a single word, love has many forms. What's yours called?
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Life stories: Bomb disposal in Afghanistan
An inquest is taking place into the death of Olaf Schmid, who was killed in Afghanistan in October 2009. This is his story.
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Scientology: faith under fire or ‘evil cult?’
A new magazine exposé has reopened debate over the controversial Church of Scientology. Some claim it's a proper religion, but there is evidence of a dangerous dark side.
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Cameron enters national identity minefield
Prime Minister claims multiculturalism has left us segregated. Britain needs stronger national identity, he says, but many disagree.
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Avoiding Armageddon: nuke treaty now in force
A new 'START' treaty has passed into law, limiting the numbers of US and Russian nuclear weapons. A step too far – or not far enough?
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Electrifying! How science can make you smarter
New research has shown that electric currents can enhance your thinking. But should we really use technology to boost our brainpower?
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Leaders’ roles not rocked by sex ‘n’ drugs
Over the past 20 years, the personal foibles of political leaders have been increasingly exposed to view. But can a good confession save the day?
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Boy killer, aged 13, faces life imprisonment
Alleged murderer Jordan Brown may be tried as an adult. If found guilty, a life sentence with no parole awaits him. Is 70 years in prison fair?
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Airport coffee shop at 16:37 — terror strikes
A suicide bomber walks into Moscow airport and says ‘I will kill you all’. The explosion kills 35 and injures over 100. What now for Putin?
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The poet may know it when others blow it
This week, the Scots drank to the poet Robert Burns and Derek Walcott won the TS Eliot prize. Now poetry wants to give St George a makeover.
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Palestinian document leaks may kill peace hopes
Delicate peace talks in the Middle East have been ruptured by publication of secret documents. Palestinians didn’t know how much negotiators offered on their behalf.
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Crowded world to face a hungry future
A newly published government report warns of a coming food crisis. Technology saved us once. Can it succeed again or should we find a fresh solution?
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'Sexist' Football pundits caught offside
A female official at a top football match is mocked by the TV presenters. They're now suspended. But is football the only sexist institution?
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Holy bones - skeleton seized by Greek cops
A monk has been detained in Athens for trying to smuggle a nun’s remains out of the country. Why did he do it?