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Brain stimulation maths boost link  Fri, 17 May 2013 01:09:49 GMT
Applying high-frequency electrical noise to the brain can boost maths skills up to six months later, say Oxford University researchers. 
Marquez takes Le Mans MotoGP pole  Sat, 18 May 2013 13:43:52 GMT
Marc Marquez clinches pole position after topping the qualifying session for Sunday's French MotoGP at Le Mans. 
Beckham in talks to buy new MLS club  Sat, 18 May 2013 09:23:53 GMT
David Beckham's advisors hold talks with US Major League Soccer over the former England captain buying a franchise. 
Tweets of the week: IRS, Beyonce's baby and Bea Arthur  Fri, 17 May 2013 21:46:57 GMT
For the week ending 17 May, here is a look at the news making waves in America - all in 140 characters or less. 
The healing power of music  Fri, 17 May 2013 06:22:30 GMT
What becomes of the broken-hearted? Often, they turn to music. Charles Nevin ponders whether the remedy is best found in cheery tunes or soothing sad songs. 
Tunisia bars Salafist gathering  Fri, 17 May 2013 23:08:55 GMT
Tunisia bans the radical Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia from holding a meeting in the city of Kairouan, raising fears of possible violence. 
Deadly floods sweep southern China  Sat, 18 May 2013 04:50:58 GMT
Flooding and landslides across nine southern Chinese provinces leave more than 50 people dead and 14 missing, officials say. 
Litvinenko widow calls for inquiry  Sat, 18 May 2013 07:21:01 GMT
The widow of former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko calls for the inquest into his death to be abandoned and replaced with a public inquiry. 
Argentine 'Dirty War' leader dies  Fri, 17 May 2013 15:59:09 GMT
Argentina's former military leader Jorge Rafael Videla has died aged 87 while serving a sentence for crimes against humanity, including torture. 
British girl dies at Egyptian hotel  Sat, 18 May 2013 13:25:03 GMT
A British child who died in a pool at a hotel in Egypt is named as five-year-old Chloe Johnson from Forest Hill, south London 
Lawyer denies OJ Simpson's claims  Sat, 18 May 2013 01:59:05 GMT
OJ Simpson's former lawyer rebuts claims by his former client he botched his defence in an armed robbery case. 
Heads’ no confidence in Gove reforms  Sat, 18 May 2013 12:07:36 GMT
Head teachers pass a motion of no confidence in Michael Gove's education policies at a conference in Birmingham. 
Tory co-chairman denies 'loon slur'  Sat, 18 May 2013 13:55:01 GMT
Conservative co-chairman Lord Feldman denies internet rumours he called grassroots party activists "mad, swivel-eyed loons". 
Funds misuse school 'must act now'  Sat, 18 May 2013 13:26:37 GMT
Westminster Council urges governors at a school accused of inappropriate use of public money to "take action" quickly. 
Ofcom plans simplified phone numbers  Sat, 18 May 2013 00:47:05 GMT
Some people are "put off" making important calls because of confusion over the amount they will be charged, according to the telecoms regulator.