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 | 24/04/2009 2:50 pm

  • Zelensky warns against giving away territory as latest Ukraine talks end - Talks in Geneva between US and Ukrainian officals have ended with "progress" made - but sticking points remain.
  • Boy with rare condition amazes doctors after world-first gene therapy - Oliver, 3, now appears to be developing normally after taking part in a trial to treat Hunter syndrome that almost didn't get off the ground.
  • Police face misconduct inquiry in case of murdered Harshita Brella - Four Northamptonshire Police officers will face misconduct proceedings, the force says.
  • Jimmy Cliff, reggae singer with a run of hits spanning decades, dies aged 81 - The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now.
  • My son went missing but was not initially considered high risk. Five weeks later, he was found dead - The family of Cole Cooper appealed to the public for help tracing the 19-year-old after he disappeared in May.
  • Two peers to be suspended from House of Lords for breaking rules - Former Army chief Lord Richard Dannatt and businessman Lord Evans of Watford face suspensions.
  • I watched helplessly as gunmen snatched my son, says father after Nigerian school kidnapping - The authorities are trying to rescue more than 250 schoolchildren who were abducted by raiders on motorbikes.
  • Palestine Action activist hit police officer with sledgehammer, jury told - The officer could not drive, shower or dress herself after being struck with a sledgehammer.
  • What can nervous businesses expect from the Budget? - It is going to be a nail-biting final few days for business leaders, says the BBC's Business Editor, Simon Jack.
  • Australia senator condemned for burka stunt in parliament - Pauline Hanson donned a black burka as she sought to push for a ban on the garment.
  • Ukraine's soldiers react to US peace plan with defiance, anger and resignation - Ukrainian soldiers at the front are angry, defiant and resigned after US plan became public.
  • Japan's high-stakes gamble to turn island of flowers into global chip hub - The country once led the world in semiconductors and electronics, but over the years it fell behind Taiwan, South Korea and China.
  • Bollywood legend Dharmendra, one of the biggest stars of Indian cinema, dies aged 89 - Best known for the iconic role of Veeru in the all-time great Sholay, Dharmendra was India's "most handsome actor".
  • Hunting down those who kill people to sell their body parts for 'magic charms' - BBC Africa Eye uncovers two so-called "juju" practitioners, who offer to obtain body parts for ritual purposes.
  • What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for? - One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
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