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Gypsy girls' hopes for the future

Thu, 02/09/2010 - 18:10
Megan and Lucy, 16-year-old twins from Cambridge, talk about life as Roma gypsies and where they see their lives going.
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'Ibiza drugs cheaper than booze'

Thu, 02/09/2010 - 07:02
Anna, who grew up in Ibiza, says tourists take drugs there because alcohol is so expensive.
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Two video gamers test out PlayStation's the Move

Wed, 01/09/2010 - 07:17
Two video game fans test out PlayStation's new wireless controller, the Move, to see how it compares to rival systems.
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Doctor Who: 'Next series inventive'

Wed, 01/09/2010 - 07:08
Doctor Who Matt Smith on next series
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Pakistan stars 'unlikely' to play

Tue, 31/08/2010 - 13:17
The Pakistan cricketers under scrutiny for claims of spot-fixing are unlikely to play again on the current England tour, BBC Sport understands.
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Iraq PM hails US troop withdrawal

Tue, 31/08/2010 - 13:01
Iraq's prime minister says the country is now "independent", hours before US combat operations are due to end officially.
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BBC in court over Top Gear's The Stig

Tue, 31/08/2010 - 12:56
A court case has started to try to keep the identity of Top Gear's The Stig a secret.
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Brits held in Ibiza drugs raids

Tue, 31/08/2010 - 10:14
Spanish police arrest at least 20 people in Ibiza in a crackdown on the island's drug dealers.
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Cricketers expected to be dropped

Tue, 31/08/2010 - 09:52
The four Pakistan cricketers who are accused of being involved in a betting scam are unlikely to finish the England tour.
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Work begins on Chile rescue shaft

Tue, 31/08/2010 - 08:12
Engineers in Chile begin drilling a rescue shaft to reach the 33 men trapped in a collapsed mine.
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Live - Transfer deadline day

Tue, 31/08/2010 - 06:00
A busy day of last-gasp deals is expected with the summer transfer window slamming shut at 1800 BST on Tuesday.
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Federer strolls into second round

Tue, 31/08/2010 - 04:15
Five-time champion Roger Federer gets his US Open campaign off to a smooth start as he defeats Argentina's Brian Dabul in straight sets.
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Mexico arrests trafficker Valdez

Tue, 31/08/2010 - 03:58
Mexican police detain top drug trafficker Edgar "Barbie" Valdez, wanted in the US on cocaine charges, the attorney general says.
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US widens North Korea sanctions

Mon, 30/08/2010 - 22:00
The US imposes new financial sanctions on North Korea after the sinking of a South Korean warship in March.
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Biffy: 'Leeds like second home'

Mon, 30/08/2010 - 17:30
James from Biffy Clyro says the Reading and Leeds festival is like "a second home" but comes "slightly second" to T in the Park.
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Marina 'didn't enjoy' headline slot

Mon, 30/08/2010 - 17:17
Marina and The Diamonds' Marina Diamandis says she didn't enjoy her first headlining shows at the Reading and Leeds festival because of a crowd crush.
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Lostprophets: Guns N' Roses a joke

Mon, 30/08/2010 - 17:02
Lostprophets have called Axl Rose and his band Guns N' Roses "a joke" after they arrived on stage late twice at the Reading and Leeds festival.
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Live text - US Open

Mon, 30/08/2010 - 16:00
Roger Federer headlines the night session on day one of the US Open, after earlier wins for Venus Williams, Kim Clijsters and Robin Soderling.
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Pakistan sends cricket probe team

Mon, 30/08/2010 - 15:30
Investigators from Pakistan are flying to London to examine allegations that some of its cricketers were involved in a betting scam.
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Ricky Gervais hits Emmy awards

Mon, 30/08/2010 - 15:25
The British comedian appears at this year's ceremony to present an award, as the main winners include George Clooney, Al Pacino and Claire Danes.
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