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Bed-sharing 'raises cot death risk'
Sharing a bed with your newborn baby increases the risk of sudden death syndrome - commonly known as cot death - fivefold, research suggests.
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NHS urged to improve use of drips
The lives of hospital patients who are put on a drip are being placed at risk by poor attention by staff to intravenous fluid care, experts warn.
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UK governments 'hold back Scotland'
The policies of past and present Westminster governments have held back Scotland, Holyrood's SNP administration claims in an economic document on independence.
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Foreign comedians stand up for the UK
Why foreign comedians love the British comedy business
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EU parliament to debate tax evasion
The European Parliament is to meet to debate ways to tackle tax evasion, as the EU aims to stem the huge flow of funds lost to member states.
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New Xbox readies for video games war
Will Microsoft's new games machine win the console war?
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VIDEO: Will Israel bomb Iran?
Middle East editor Jeremy Bowen explores what might happen if Iran continues with its nuclear programme.
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Vaccine developed for farm disease
A vaccine to protect sheep and cattle from a livestock virus spread by midges has been approved by government vets.
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Calculate your inflation rate
Find out how much your cost of living is going up
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Cannes Film Festival 2013
Our reporter's updates from the 2013 film festival
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VIDEO: Teenager plans to go to Mars by 2030
Fifteen-year-old Abby Harrison is already training to become an astronaut and hopes to reach Mars by 2030.
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VIDEO: Huge tornado rips through Oklahoma
A gigantic tornado has ripped through a suburb of Oklahoma City, on the second day in a row the Midwestern state of Oklahoma has been slammed by twisters.
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Gay marriage plans set to proceed
The government reaches agreement with Labour which will allow its bill to legalise gay marriage in England and Wales to proceed in Parliament.
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London shares reach 12-year high
The FTSE 100 reaches its highest closing level since September 2000, with analysts saying that the index may climb further.
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DIY 'possible cause' of house blast
A family member carrying out a home DIY job may have caused an explosion which killed two people and left a third in hospital, say police.
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Wilkinson ready for Lions call-up
Jonny Wilkinson says he will do everything possible to be fit enough to answer a Lions injury call if he is needed.
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Pietersen still doubtful for Ashes
England batsman Kevin Pietersen is still not sure he will be ready to face Australia in the Ashes this summer.
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SDLP in attempt to block SPAD bill
The SDLP is to try to block a bill that prevents former prisoners guilty of serious offences from holding posts as Stormont special advisers (SPADs), after the party's proposed amendments failed to win support.
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Obama plans Africa tour in June
US President Barack Obama will visit Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania in his first extended tour of sub-Saharan Africa, the White House says.
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Chelsea's risk or reward?
Jose Mourinho's return to Chelsea could be a risky one following his acrimonious 2007 exit, says chief football writer Phil McNulty
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