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Sunshine vitamin 'may treat asthma'  Mon, 20 May 2013 00:39:04 GMT
The amount of time asthma patients spend soaking up the sun may have an impact on their health, researchers have suggested. 
NHS urged to improve use of drips  Mon, 20 May 2013 23:57:44 GMT
The lives of hospital patients who are put on a drip are being placed at risk by poor attention by staff to intravenous fluid care, experts warn. 
Bell passed fit for England Test  Tue, 21 May 2013 10:12:35 GMT
Ian Bell is fit for the second Test against New Zealand at Headingley as England name an unchanged 12-man squad. 
Wilkinson ready for Lions call-up  Mon, 20 May 2013 21:00:05 GMT
Jonny Wilkinson says he will do everything possible to be fit enough to answer a Lions injury call if he is needed. 
Do white South Africans have a future?  Sun, 19 May 2013 23:54:51 GMT
World Affairs Editor John Simpson examines the growing crisis faced by South Africa's white communities. 
Keeping alive Gaza's culinary traditions  Mon, 20 May 2013 00:06:58 GMT
Despite food shortages and power cuts, people in Gaza are fighting to preserve their distinct cuisine, as Yolande Knell reports. 
'Mass arrests' at Nigeria funeral  Mon, 20 May 2013 18:19:39 GMT
About 120 militant Islamists are arrested in Maiduguri as they organise the funeral of a commander killed in clashes, the Nigerian army says. 
Obama hails Burma leader on US visit  Tue, 21 May 2013 05:19:21 GMT
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. 
Russia pollster 'is foreign agent'  Mon, 20 May 2013 13:35:18 GMT
Russia's only independent polling agency says it may have to close after being targeted by prosecutors under the controversial "foreign agents" law. 
Tourists die in Turkey balloon crash  Mon, 20 May 2013 19:24:29 GMT
Three Brazilian tourists are killed and more than 20 others injured as two hot-air balloons collide in Turkey's Cappadocia region. 
Religious bigotry rising, says US  Mon, 20 May 2013 19:12:41 GMT
Discrimination against Jews and Muslims is on the rise around the world, according to an annual US Department of State report. 
Obama aides 'knew of IRS inquiry'  Tue, 21 May 2013 01:25:28 GMT
Senior White House aides were informed last month of an inquiry into the US tax agency's targeting of conservative political groups, an official says. 
Family urges domestic violence probe  Tue, 21 May 2013 09:42:34 GMT
The family of a woman murdered by her ex-partner call for a public inquiry into how complaints of domestic violence are handled by police. 
Pound falls after dip in inflation  Tue, 21 May 2013 09:57:45 GMT
The pound falls after lower fuel prices lead to a lower-than-expected inflation rate of 2.4% for April. 
A&E units on cliff edge - NHS chiefs  Tue, 21 May 2013 10:14:15 GMT
A&E units are on a cliff edge, say NHS leaders as MPs start an inquiry into the state of emergency care.