Earthquake death toll at 29,000

The death toll from the deadliest earthquake to hit China in three decades has risen to almost 29,000.
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Burma government stops relief

The Burmese military Government has declared the relief effort over despite many survivors of Cyclone Nargis being without food and water.
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Brown condemns Burma's 'inhumanity'

Gordon Brown has stepped up pressure on Burma accusing the military regime of "inhuman" treatment of Cyclone Nargis victims.
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Man charged with raping boy

A 44-year-old man will appear in court charged with raping a 12-year-old boy after allegedly tricking him into searching for his lost dog.
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Two teenagers stabbed in London

Two teenagers are in a critical condition after they were both stabbed in a fight in east London.
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'Not enough hugs in this world'

A memorial service has taken place for schoolboy Jimmy Mizen, a week after he was murdered in a bakery.
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Royal to wed in Windsor

Peter Phillips, the Queen's eldest grandson, will marry his fiancee Autumn Kelly at Windsor Castle.
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Girl, six, killed in hit-and-run

A six-year-old girl has been killed after she was hit by a van in a hit-and-run crash in Liverpool.
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Husband of make-up artist in court

The husband of award-winning make-up artist Diane Chenery-Wickens has appeared in court charged with her murder.
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Rain holds up England

Rain has thwarted England's hopes of making quick progress with the bat on the third day of the first npower Test against New Zealand.
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Brits in Cannes

So far we've seen the likes of Brangelina, Cate Blanchett and Natalie Imbruglia gracing Cannes. Well get ready for some homegrown action.
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Grant: 'I'm a master tactician'

Avram Grant believes he has proved to the Chelsea fans that he is the master of the tactical substitution.
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Plane stupid

Two pilots have had a miraculous escape after their planes crashed in the US.
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Caramel's a sweet success

Caramel's a Lebanese film that is rather more bittersweet than you might imagine.
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Downey Jr goes back to school

Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr is going back to school for his latest movie Charlie Bartlett.
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Jodi murderer loses appeal

A teenager found guilty of murdering his girlfriend Jodi Jones has failed to have his conviction overturned.
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Species populations plummet

The human success story is fast becoming a major catastrophe for other species, according to a new report by conservationists.
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MPs told to disclose expenses

The High Court has ruled that MPs should be forced to disclose their expenses.
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Officer tells of football violence

The police officer attacked by Glasgow Rangers fans has described the night's violence as unbelievable and frightening.
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Escaped killer on the run

Police are hunting an escaped convict who was jailed after cutting a man's head off.
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Bin Laden makes Israel threat

Osama bin Laden has vowed to continue the "fight against the Israelis" as they celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Jewish state.
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Homeless man charged with boy rape

A man has been charged with raping a 12-year-old boy after luring him into woodland with a story about a missing dog.
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Brits hit Cannes

While there are no British films on offer at the Cannes Film Festival, the flag is still being flown.
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BA profits soar to £833 million

British Airways has announced annual pre-tax profits of £883 million.
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'Blade Runner' wins appeal

Double amputee Oscar Pistorius is free to compete against able-bodied athletes after winning an appeal.
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Nigeria pipeline fireball kills 100

Children were among the 100 people killed when a bulldozer ruptured an oil pipeline in Nigeria.
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BET nominees announced

The nominees for the 2008 Black Entertainment Television (BET) awards have been revealed.
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Buffy strips for naked photos

Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar has posed naked to raise money for charity.
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Jolie comes clean after Black spill

All the talk was about Angelina Jolie's twins as the star launched Kung-Fu Panda in Cannes.
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James and Campbell fit for Portsmouth

David James and Sol Campbell are both expected to play for Portsmouth in the FA Cup Final against Cardiff City.
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Chambers plans to run at Olympic trials

Dwain Chambers is taking the first steps towards overturning his lifetime ban from the British Olympic team.
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Bomber marks Dambusters date

A Lancaster bomber swooped over a Peak District reservoir to mark the 65th anniversary of the famous Dambusters raid.
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City given Uefa Cup spot

Manchester City have been awarded a place in the Uefa Cup through the Fair Play League.
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Bush remarks anger Obama campaign

Barack Obama's camp has accused George W Bush of "a false political attack".
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Hijacker now works at BA office

A member of a gang which hijacked a plane that landed at Stansted Airport now works at a British Airways office building near Heathrow.
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Terror arrests at university campus

Two men arrested at a university campus under the Terrorism Act are being questioned by police.
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Fiennes has Everest in his sights

Sir Ranulph Fiennes is another step closer to achieving his bid to conquer Mount Everest.
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