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Capital's clean streets praised

added on 2009-09-09 03:30:59 (BBC News | UK | UK Edition)
Edinburgh's streets achieve their highest ever score for cleanliness during the Festival despite a bin strike in the city. ...more.

First Gulf metro system to open

added on 2009-09-09 03:30:52 (BBC News | World | UK Edition)
Dubai's Metro is set to start running, with the aim of becoming the world's longest driverless train system. ...more.

Women's 999 delay 'risks lives'

added on 2009-09-09 03:30:47 (BBC News - News Front Page)
Women's reluctance to seek help when they may be having a heart attack could be costing lives, a survey suggests. ...more.

Heritage chief faces MSP grilling

added on 2009-09-09 03:30:45 (BBC News - News Front Page)
MSPs will ask National Trust for Scotland bosses to explain the problems which have led it to embark on a cost-cutting programme. ...more.

Poor language skills 'hamper UK'

added on 2009-09-09 03:00:56 (BBC News | UK | UK Edition)
Campaigners say the UK needs more language graduates to help it emerge from the economic downturn. ...more.

Obama at school

added on 2009-09-09 03:00:51 (BBC News | World | UK Edition)
An 11-year-old's view of the president's speech ...more.

Formula One racing group McLaren unveils a new road car

added on 2009-09-09 03:00:42 (BBC News - News Front Page)
Formula One racing group McLaren unveils a new road car that marks the creation of a new UK-based carmaker. ...more.

Israel organs claim row deepens

added on 2009-09-09 02:30:53 (BBC News | World | UK Edition)
A Palestinian minister and an Israeli Arab politician enter a row over claims Israel harvested organs from dead Palestinians. ...more.

Chimpanzees able to "catch" yawning from cartoons

added on 2009-09-09 02:30:50 (BBC News | World | UK Edition)
Yawning is so contagious that chimpanzees can "catch" it from cartoons, research says. ...more.

'Broken trust'

added on 2009-09-09 02:30:50 (BBC News | World | UK Edition)
Widespread fraud leaves Afghans disillusioned ...more.