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Should I eat that?: Ordering up a local delicacy can put an ethical dilemma on your plate.

Purchasing power: Billionaire Sheldon Adelson - almost single-handedly keeping Mr Gingrich's Republican nomination bid afloat - is part of a long tradition of wealthy men who have used cash to buy political influence.

'Will this anarchy remain forever?': In her own words Faduma Aden Mohamud, a samosa seller in Somalia, explains how she survives and supports her family in a refugee camp in Mogadishu.

Race to the deep: Fifty years after it was first conquered, four teams are vying to reach the deepest place in the ocean - the Mariana Trench, plunging 11km down. It will be an epic journey and only one team shall emerge triumphant.

Burma ready for business boom?: There is a palpable buzz about Rangoon these days - a feeling that things are about to take off. But internet speeds are slow, roads aren't maintained and power cuts prevail.

One-minute World News: Watch a summary of the latest headlines from BBC World News.

At least 48 dead in Iraq attacks: At least 48 people are killed in Iraq and dozens injured in a wave of bombings and shootings targeting mainly police officers in Shia areas.

Man City 4-0 FC Porto (6-1 agg): Sergio Aguero is again the headline act as Manchester City seal an impressive win over holders Porto to reach the last 16 of the Europa League.

Should I eat that?: Ordering up a local delicacy can put an ethical dilemma on your plate.

Purchasing power: Billionaire Sheldon Adelson - almost single-handedly keeping Mr Gingrich's Republican nomination bid afloat - is part of a long tradition of wealthy men who have used cash to buy political influence.

'Will this anarchy remain forever?': In her own words Faduma Aden Mohamud, a samosa seller in Somalia, explains how she survives and supports her family in a refugee camp in Mogadishu.

Race to the deep: Fifty years after it was first conquered, four teams are vying to reach the deepest place in the ocean - the Mariana Trench, plunging 11km down. It will be an epic journey and only one team shall emerge triumphant.

Burma ready for business boom?: There is a palpable buzz about Rangoon these days - a feeling that things are about to take off. But internet speeds are slow, roads aren't maintained and power cuts prevail.

One-minute World News: Watch a summary of the latest headlines from BBC World News.

At least 48 dead in Iraq attacks: At least 48 people are killed in Iraq and dozens injured in a wave of bombings and shootings targeting mainly police officers in Shia areas.

Man City 4-0 FC Porto (6-1 agg): Sergio Aguero is again the headline act as Manchester City seal an impressive win over holders Porto to reach the last 16 of the Europa League.

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Republican candidates at a CNN debate in Mesa, Arizona 22 February 2012

Santorum in spotlight in Arizona

Rick Santorum comes under fire from rival US Republican candidates in a crucial TV debate days ahead of two key primaries.

A Somali government soldier patrols the streets of capital Mogadishu 22 February 2012

Leaders gather for key Somalia meeting

African and Western leaders gather for a major London conference on the future of Somalia, to discuss political change, terrorism and piracy.

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Market Data Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:24 GMT

Marketwatch

(min delay 15 mins) Marketwatch Ticker

Market Name	Current Value	Movement	Change	Percentage Change
Dow Jones	12938.67	-	-27.09	-0.21%
Nasdaq	2933.17	-	-15.40	-0.52%
FTSE 100	5945.83	+	29.28	0.49%
Dax	6892.53	+	48.66	0.71%
Cac 40	3462.12	+	14.75	0.43%

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McDowell beaten in World Match Play

Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell loses in the World Match Play Championship to South Korea's YE Yang.

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Comic Frank Carson dies aged 85

Friends and former colleagues pay tribute to "one-off" comedian Frank Carson, whose catch phrases included "It's a cracker", after his death aged 85.

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Time link to sudden cardiac death

How the time of day can increase the risk of dying from an irregular heartbeat has been identified by researchers.

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Slow broadband 'hits many homes'

Many UK addresses have broadband speeds of less than 5Mbps, research suggests.

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Research cruise track (WHOI) superimposed on the Kuroshio Current (yellow and red)

Cruise finds Fukushima pollution

An international research cruise off Japan detects radioactivity in sampled seawater and marine organisms, but well within safe levels.

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Bangladesh’s lesser-known charms: For those who want more than the must-see highlights, off-the-beaten-track ideas include floating rice markets and wild elephant spotting.

Celebrity treatments in Los Angeles: Keeping up appearances is crucial in Hollywood, so Tinseltown has a variety of ways to help its famous residents stay fresh-looking and camera-ready.

Living in... Boston: The United States’ most historic city has attributes that make it permanently attractive to long-time residents and mini-fridge carrying university students alike.

The other New Orleans soundtrack: This Southern city is well-known as the birthplace of jazz, but its voice and beat manifest in a staggeringly diverse set of musical genres.

World’s best casino dining: From Las Vegas to Macau, casinos across the globe feature restaurants led by some of the world’s best chefs.

Australia’s highwheeling bike races: The village of Evandale in Tasmania is keeping old traditions alive with the National Penny Farthing Championships, where antique bicycles are ridden in a variety of races.

London's iconic buses are back: The city’s new Routemaster bus, with an open hop-on hop-off platform at the rear, is reminiscent of a design that was popular between 1950 and 2005.

Bangladesh’s lesser-known charms: For those who want more than the must-see highlights, off-the-beaten-track ideas include floating rice markets and wild elephant spotting.

Celebrity treatments in Los Angeles: Keeping up appearances is crucial in Hollywood, so Tinseltown has a variety of ways to help its famous residents stay fresh-looking and camera-ready.

Living in... Boston: The United States’ most historic city has attributes that make it permanently attractive to long-time residents and mini-fridge carrying university students alike.

The other New Orleans soundtrack: This Southern city is well-known as the birthplace of jazz, but its voice and beat manifest in a staggeringly diverse set of musical genres.

World’s best casino dining: From Las Vegas to Macau, casinos across the globe feature restaurants led by some of the world’s best chefs.

Australia’s highwheeling bike races: The village of Evandale in Tasmania is keeping old traditions alive with the National Penny Farthing Championships, where antique bicycles are ridden in a variety of races.

London's iconic buses are back: The city’s new Routemaster bus, with an open hop-on hop-off platform at the rear, is reminiscent of a design that was popular between 1950 and 2005.