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Removed: Bahrain has failed to grasp reform - so why is the grand prix going...

This article has been taken down on 30 January 2012 pending investigation.Bahrainguardian.co.uk © 2012 Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. | Use of this...

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Emmanuel Cooper obituary

Leading British potter and writer who became a gay rights activist in the 70sEmmanuel Cooper, who has died of cancer aged 73, was a leading British potter, who also became widely known as a writer,...

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Twitter tattle and the trouble with twitchforks | Kate Bevan

The #twitterblackout fighting 'censorship' is yet another example of how social networking mitigates against thinking for yourselfDid you join in the #twitterblackout on Saturday? It was proposed in...

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Should fingerprint checks for food stamp recipients be ended? | Poll

Most US states have ended the practice of fingerprinting food stamp recipients; only in Arizona and New York City does the practice persist.

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Army retakes Damascus suburbs

• 'At least 37 killed' as violence continues• Russia tries to set up peace talks in Moscow• Read a summary of today's key events• Read more: Army digs in after retaking Damascus suburbs4.44pm: Here is...

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Eurozone crisis live: Cameron demands action on growth as EU summit begins

• David Cameron: we need to focus on growth• Lucas Papademos: Greece faces spectre of bankruptcy• Brussels hit by general strike• Spain admits it will miss growth targets• Italian borrowing costs drop•...

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Thomas Aquinas, part 1: rediscovering a father of modernity | Tina Beattie

Thomas Aquinas was the greatest philosopher of the Christian middle ages. So what can he teach us that we have forgotten?University of Naples, 6 December 1273. A Dominican friar and scholar is working...

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Florida primary campaign: Romney up, Gingrich down - live

Live coverage from Florida's GOP primary as Mitt Romney aims for a knockout blow and Newt Gingrich struggles11.26am: Mitt Romney hasn't just flip-flopped his political positions over the years, he's...

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Romney crushes Gingrich in Florida

Romney cruises to double-digit win over Newt Gingrich and re-establishes himself as favourite to win Republican nominationRepublican presidential candidate Mitt Romney cruised to victory in the crucial...

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China quietly shelves new diesel emission standards | Jonathan Watts

The government has quietly postponed plans to clean the fumes from truck and bus exhaust pipesIt ought to have been a centrepiece of China's efforts to reduce smog, but the government has quietly...

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Taliban 'will take over in Afghanistan'

Document based on interrogations of Taliban and al-Qaida detainees says Pakistan is backing the resurgent movementA secret US military report says the Taliban, backed by Pakistan, are preparing to...

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Is Jeta Amata Nollywood's gift to Hollywood?

The director is challenging Nigeria's film industry to raise its game by hiring American stars and taking on topical, political themesGlobalisation has been generous with new openings for anyone with...

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Alan Lomax's Global Jukebox goes online

Folklorist's archive of 17,000 field recordings to begin streaming for free, including music from Britain, Ireland and the USOne of the biggest collections of field recordings is to go online. The...

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Michelle Obama impresses on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Her Jay Leno appearance will be the first of many designed to get the country to fall back in love with the ObamasMichelle Obama can teach you how to Dougie. Which is not to say that she would – her...

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Eyewitness: spotted trick

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On the Syrian frontline in al-Qusayr - in pictures

The city of al-Qusayr, in western Syria, has been besieged by troops loyal to President Bashar al-Assad since the beginning of November, and is believed to have lost 66 people in the uprising so far

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Syria resolution backed by Clinton and Hague at UN security council - video

The foreign secretary and the US secretary of state backed the Arab League in a draft resolution proposal at the UN security council meeting

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US Elections 2012: Florida results county by county

Mitt Romney tasted success in Florida, but how did the Republican presidential candidates do county by county? • Get the dataAs the Florida primary results were announced last night they read like...

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Julianne Moore as Sarah Palin on HBO? You betcha! | Media Monkey

Step aside, Tina Fey, there's a new Sarah Palin impressionist in town! HBO has put out a trailer for its upcoming TV movie, Game Change, about the failed 2008 McCain/Palin tilt at the White House....

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So, what is an ethical vegan? | Sali Owen

I'm often asked about veganism. It's simple, I believe discrimination against species is as distasteful as any other kindI have been a vegan for seven years. I prefer chocolate cakes to lentils, I...

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