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In pictures: Baroness Thatcher's funeral
Funeral of former UK PM Baroness Thatcher
Africans remittances outweigh Western aid
Africans abroad send back more money to Africa than aid donors
Pakistan troops help quake rescue
Pakistan sends troops to help its citizens affected by a deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck just over the border in Iran.
Physicist's atom struggles revealed
Letters from famed physicist Niels Bohr to his fiancee during his time in England are revealed to the public at the American Physical Society meeting.
Rockets hit Israeli city of Eilat
Two rockets fired from the Egyptian Sinai have landed in the southern Israeli city of Eilat without causing damage or injury, police say.
Thatcher 'force for good', says PM
David Cameron speaks of his personal debt to Lady Thatcher, on the day of her funeral ceremony, saying she inspired him to become a Conservative in the 1980s.
Bolt to compete in Anniversary Games
Usain Bolt will compete in the London 2012 Anniversary Games in July along with 28 other Olympic medallists.
Emeli Sande up for two Novellos
Double Brit winner Emeli Sande could be in line for further accolades, having been nominated for two prizes at next month's Ivor Novello awards.
Tesco's exit from US to cost £1.2bn
Tesco's annual profits fall for the first time in almost 20 years as the UK's biggest supermarket confirms it is pulling out of the US.
Black Caviar retires after 25 wins
Unbeaten Australian mare Black Caviar is to be retired after winning 25 consecutive races during a four-year career.
Atkins and the never-ending battle over carbs
Ten years ago Robert Atkins died in New York. More than any other person, he made ordinary people think badly of carbohydrates.
Will Tesco be deposed as retail king?
Will Tesco's withdrawal from US improve its fortunes?
VIDEO: Boston vigil for bomb victims
A candlelit vigil has been held in Boston to show sympathy for those killed and injured in blasts at the finish line of the Boston marathon on Monday.
Russian activist Navalny on trial
A judge opens and adjourns an embezzlement case against Russian opposition activist Alexei Navalny, who says the charge is "fabricated" by the state.
Mexico's vigilante law enforcers
Linda Pressly meets the vigilantes fighting back against Mexico's criminal gangs in Guerrero State.
Teachers' performance pay guidelines
Pupils' progress and behaviour are to be used to assess teachers for performance pay, in guidance sent to schools.
In pictures: Photo Pulitzer Prize Winners
Pulitzer Prize winners for Breaking News
Day in pictures: 16 April 2013
Twenty-four hours of news photos: 16 April
In pictures: Boston Marathon explosions
Two deadly bombs strike in Boston
In pictures: Royal Yacht Britannia at 60
A look back at the Royal Yacht Britannia
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