Archive for August 1st, 2008

UK nuclear energy deal ‘off’

British nuclear power stations are now unlikely to be sold to a French state-owner firm after talks broke down.
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Brazil launches Amazon fund

Brazil’s president has launched a global fund to protect the Amazon rainforest and combat climate change.
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Superhero costumes go on sale

More than 1,000 superhero costumes and props are going under the hammer at a huge, $3m sale of Hollywood memorabilia.
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Men jailed over assassin guns

Seven men behind the biggest gun running operation ever uncovered in the UK have been jailed for up to 20 years.
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George cleared of Dando murder

Barry George has been found not guilty at an Old Bailey retrial of killing BBC TV presenter Jill Dando in 1999.
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Trio in Scottish Labour race

Three candidates will battle to become the next Scottish Labour leader at Holyrood, it has been confirmed.
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Rain eases Beijing pollution

Favourable weather has helped turn the skies of Beijing blue ahead of the Olympic Games.
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Behind the scenes on red carpet

Have you ever wondered what it is really like at a red carpet event? The BBC’s Sophie van Brugen gives you a guided behind the scenes tour.
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Jury dismissed in 7/7 trial

The jury in the trial of three men accused of helping the 7 July London bombers has failed to reach a verdict.
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