VIDEO: Gumball rally sets off from Denmark
Sun, 19 May 2013 16:46:23 GMT
Up to 100 predominantly luxury cars are taking part in the Gumball 3000 rally in which some of the world's richest petrol-heads get to flaunt their wealth during a drive that will take them through Europe.
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VIDEO: From tyres to shoes in Ethiopia
Mon, 20 May 2013 05:39:31 GMT
George Alagiah has been to a shoe factory with a difference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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VIDEO: One-minute World News
Mon, 20 May 2013 06:50:42 GMT
Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day.
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VIDEO: City lit up after 20 years in dark
Fri, 17 May 2013 19:38:51 GMT
After years of conflict, it can be difficult to imagine the people of Mogadishu enjoying a nightlife.
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VIDEO: Can jellyfish venom help humans?
Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:21 GMT
A scientist studying one of the most lethal creatures on the planet, the box jellyfish, believes its venom could be useful for medical research.
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VIDEO: Cuban golf courses no longer 'elitist'
Sat, 18 May 2013 17:11:34 GMT
Five decades after Fidel Castro ordered Cuba's golf courses to be closed down because he considered them "elitist", the island's communist government has approved the construction of a luxury golf resort.
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VIDEO: How do you round up a camel herd?
Sat, 18 May 2013 23:36:08 GMT
Australia is home to the world's largest camel herd, but it is causing environmental problems. Simon Reeve is shown how one cattle ranch owner deals with the animals - by rounding them up and selling them for meat.
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Ryanair profits at record high
Mon, 20 May 2013 06:57:03 GMT
Discount airline Ryanair reports record full-year profits and rising revenues despite soaring fuel costs, but hits out at "bizarre" EU takeover decision.
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PM warns overseas territories on tax
Mon, 20 May 2013 01:41:17 GMT
David Cameron has called on British overseas territories to "get their house in order" and sign up to international treaties on tax.
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US questions Google on Glass privacy
Fri, 17 May 2013 11:47:36 GMT
US politicians are seeking reassurances from Google that its smart spectacles will respect personal privacy.
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Single-pixel camera makes 3D image
Thu, 16 May 2013 23:13:04 GMT
Scientists in Glasgow have discovered a low-cost way to create 3D images, capable of sensing frequencies beyond visible light.
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Denmark crowned Eurovision winners
Sun, 19 May 2013 00:37:37 GMT
Denmark's Emmelie de Forest wins the Eurovision Song Contest, with the UK's Bonnie Tyler finishing 19th out of 26 countries.
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Blue plaque for Morecambe and Wise
Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:38 GMT
A blue plaque in tribute to comedy double act Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise is unveiled at Teddington Studios.
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Warming extremes 'not as likely'
Sun, 19 May 2013 17:31:29 GMT
Global temperature rises will be slower in the coming decades say researchers but the long term picture is consistent.
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UK astronaut Peake to go into orbit
Sun, 19 May 2013 21:51:22 GMT
UK astronaut Tim Peake is given a date to fly to the International Space Station, but the mission is not expected to take place before 2015.
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