Japan is relaxing restrictions on US-imported beef imposed almost a decade ago after the discovery of "mad cow disease" in America.

Two-thirds of Britain's 337 species of common and widespread larger moths have experienced a significant decline over the past four decade, a survey shows.

A 14-year-old is taken to hospital after being shot in the back of the neck outside a school in the city of Atlanta, Georgia, say police.

Former New York Mayor Ed Koch is placed in intensive care for better monitoring of fluid in his lungs and legs, his spokesman says.

Former New York Mayor Ed Koch is placed in intensive care for better monitoring of fluid in his lungs and legs, his spokesman says.

The female architects determined to make their mark in the UAE

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Premier League clubs spent about £120m in the January transfer window, twice the amount they spent last year, figures show.

A Somali-American man is found guilty of plotting to bomb a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the US state of Oregon.

A Somali-American man is found guilty of plotting to bomb a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the US state of Oregon.

Is a four-day week the perfect work pattern?

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The BBC's Orla Guerin meets Parwan provincial governor Basir Salangi to look at the challenges of governing Afghanistan.

A judge at Guantanamo Bay orders an end to secret government censors after courtroom sound was cut during a discussion about CIA prisons.

A judge at Guantanamo Bay orders an end to secret government censors after courtroom sound was cut during a discussion about CIA prisons.

David Beckham joins PSG on transfer deadline day, Mario Balotelli signs for AC Milan and QPR make a record signing.

Why do some countries ban certain names?

The baby names banned in some countries and allowed in others

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