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Chinese consider rival Potash bid

added on 2010-09-03 09:30:45 (BBC News - News Front Page)
Chinese investors approach Canadian pension fund over a possible rival bid for the fertiliser giant Potash Corporation. ...more.

French honour for WWII veteran

added on 2010-09-03 09:30:44 (BBC News - News Front Page)
A World War II veteran receives France's highest decoration for bravery, 66 years after liberating a town there. ...more.

School lottery system 'failed in aim'

added on 2010-09-03 09:00:55 (BBC News | UK | UK Edition)
A controversial lottery system for secondary school places in Brighton failed in one of its key aims, to give poorer children equal access to top schools, academics say. ...more.

Indian wrestlers fail dope tests

added on 2010-09-03 09:00:47 (BBC News | World | UK Edition)
Four Indian wrestlers from the Commonwealth Games team face suspension after failing dope tests barely a month before the beginning of the event. ...more.

Portugal's child sex verdict due

added on 2010-09-03 09:00:45 (BBC News - News Front Page)
The panel of judges in a child sex abuse trial in Portugal is to deliver its verdict, more than five years after court hearings began. ...more.

On board UK's newest attack sub

added on 2010-09-03 09:00:44 (BBC News - News Front Page)
Commander Andy Coles shows BBC News around the control room of the Royal Navy's new attack submarine and talks about life on board. ...more.

Miners to mark anniversary with wine

added on 2010-09-03 09:00:44 (BBC News - News Front Page)
The 33 miners trapped in Chile will soon be able to share some wine. ...more.

Portable video 'is the future'

added on 2010-09-03 09:00:44 (BBC News - News Front Page)
Toshiba’s UK business manager says its Foilo 100 tablet PC complements trends in media usage. ...more.

First Asperger's college opening

added on 2010-09-03 09:00:41 (BBC News - News Front Page)
The first specialist college for young people with Asperger syndrome in Wales opens its doors. ...more.

China warships end Burma visit

added on 2010-09-03 09:00:41 (BBC News - News Front Page)
The first visit of Chinese warships to Burma ends as top Burmese leader Than Shwe prepares to visit Beijing, highlighting the two country's close ties. ...more.