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Button Moon creator wins court fight
The creator of children's TV show Button Moon wins a copyright claim over unauthorised T-shirts and mugs.
Ibsen hit transfers to West End
The Young Vic's critically acclaimed and award-winning production of A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen is to transfer to the West End in August.
Deaths in DR Congo mine collapse
At least 20 people are killed when a mine collapses in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the government says.
The realities of re-negotiating Europe
Cameron's obstacle course in the eurozone
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Gangster stepson murdered by uncle
Two men are convicted of shooting dead the drug dealer stepson of gangland celebrity and author Dave Courtney.
Jail over Nigeria baby drug deaths
Two Nigerians are sentenced to seven years in prison over the deaths of at least 80 children who took adulterated teething medicine.
James Anderson: King of the swingers
From injuries and inconsistency to a master of swing bowling, BBC Sport charts James Anderson's journey to 300 Test wickets
Record numbers play disability sport
More disabled people in Wales are taking part in sport than ever, new figures show, and officials say the challenge is for greater numbers in mainstream sport.
Police use of child IDs 'was common'
The use of dead children's identities by Scotland Yard undercover officers was "common practice", MPs are told by the chief constable leading an inquiry.
George Michael injured in M1 crash
Singer George Michael is airlifted to hospital with a head injury following a crash on the M1.
Wiggins forced to quit Giro d'Italia
Tour de France and Olympic champion Sir Bradley Wiggins withdraws from the Giro d'Italia because of illness.
Labour wants full employment - Byrne
Liam Byrne says Labour must aspire to create "full employment" and sets out plans to tackle unemployment "blackspots".
Saudi man in self-immolation protest
A Saudi man has died after setting himself on fire in protest at his treatment by authorities, the BBC has learned.
Phones 'used like digital dummies'
Computers and smartphones have become a "digital dummy" used by parents to pacify their children, says a head teachers' leader.
GPS 'improves early tsunami alerts'
GPS data could provide faster and more accurate early warning systems for tsunamis, a German team of scientists suggest.
Deadly bombs at Pakistan mosques
Explosions near two mosques in a village in the Malakand region of north-west Pakistan leave at least 13 people dead.
Corrie star denies child sex charges
Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell pleads not guilty to 19 sexual offences against a child.
Day in pictures: 17 May 2013
Twenty-four hours of news photos: 17 May
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