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European Tour finally under the spotlight
Wentworth's PGA Championship is one of the European Tour's few chances to be in the limelight, says golf correspondent Iain Carter
VIDEO: Bed-sharing 'raises cot death risk'
Sharing a bed with a newborn increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome fivefold, research claims.
VIDEO: Final reading for gay marriage bill
The government's same-sex marriage bill is to receive a third and final Commons reading after surviving resistance from Tory opponents on Monday night.
Grounded cruise ship refloated
A small cruise liner which ran aground in the waters of Oban Bay, with 112 people on board, is refloated.
VIDEO: Burmese President visits White House
President Obama has welcomed Burma's president, Thein Sein, to the White House.
Flightless penguin puzzle 'solved'
The underwater prowess of the penguin may have cost the bird its ability to fly, scientists believe.
Obama hails Burma leader on US visit
President Barack Obama praises the leadership of Burma's Thein Sein after historic White House talks, but urges his visitor to halt violence against Muslims.
Papers mull Cameron 'humiliation'
Papers claim prime minister is facing 'humiliation' in the Commons
North Koreans free Chinese crew
A Chinese fishing crew seized by unidentified North Koreans two weeks ago is freed along with their boat, reports say.
Baby disabled after jaundice error
A baby was left deaf and blind because a trainee midwife did not recognise signs of jaundice within days of his birth, a health trust admits.
US and China leaders to hold summit
The US and Chinese presidents, Barack Obama and Xi Jinping, announce they will hold their first summit in California in June.
Irish potato famine mystery solved
Scientists have used plant samples collected in the 19th Century to identify the pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine.
The rise of food swapping
The food swapping movement is taking off the UK with anything from sushi to strawberries on offer.
VIDEO: 'Absolute destruction' after tornado
A local reporter tells the BBC about the destruction in Moore after a tornado.
Too famous to see?
One man's failed attempt to wipe this painting from his memory
How does your team fare in fans' league table?
Interactive table shows how the level of support at your favourite football club compares with your rivals.
How religions change their mind
History suggests that religions that don't change die out - but how do they manage it without undermining themselves?
Back-to-work scheme failing, say MPs
A scheme to help the unemployed find work appears to be failing the most disadvantaged jobseekers, MPs on the Work and Pensions Committee say.
Bolivia law backs Morales third term
Bolivia passes a law which could allow President Evo Morales to be elected for a third time, despite claims that it is unconstitutional.
Bahrain digs unveil one of oldest civilisations
Digs shed light on one of world's oldest civilisations
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