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(84 articles)
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Today's articles from news.bbc.co.uk

Article Newsblaster Story With Article Date Word Count Article Used in Summary? Byline
1. 'Eighty killed' in Tibetan unrest China's premier blames Dalai Lama 'clique' for violence in Tibet
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 607 No
2. China sets Tibet protest deadline China's premier blames Dalai Lama 'clique' for violence in Tibet
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 721 No
3. Chinese react to violence in Tibet China's premier blames Dalai Lama 'clique' for violence in Tibet
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 532 Yes
4. UN calls for restraint in Tibet China's premier blames Dalai Lama 'clique' for violence in Tibet
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 602 No
5. Tibet violence 'concerns' India China's premier blames Dalai Lama 'clique' for violence in Tibet
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 338 No
6. Tense times at Tibetan monastery China's premier blames Dalai Lama 'clique' for violence in Tibet
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 130 No
7. 'Eighty killed' in Tibetan unrest China's premier blames Dalai Lama 'clique' for violence in Tibet
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 607 Yes
8. China sets Tibet protest deadline China's premier blames Dalai Lama 'clique' for violence in Tibet
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 721 Yes
9. Chinese react to violence in Tibet China's premier blames Dalai Lama 'clique' for violence in Tibet
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 532 Yes
10. UN calls for restraint in Tibet China's premier blames Dalai Lama 'clique' for violence in Tibet
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 602 No
11. Tibet violence 'concerns' India China's premier blames Dalai Lama 'clique' for violence in Tibet
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 338 Yes
12. Tense times at Tibetan monastery China's premier blames Dalai Lama 'clique' for violence in Tibet
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 130 Yes
13. Rescue for troubled Wall St bank Dallas' Barrow Hanley may lose $1 billion in Bear Stearns downfall
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 424 No
14. Q&A: Bear Stearns banking crisis Dallas' Barrow Hanley may lose $1 billion in Bear Stearns downfall
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 684 No
15. Rescue for troubled Wall St bank Dallas' Barrow Hanley may lose $1 billion in Bear Stearns downfall
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 424 Yes, Yes, Yes
16. Q&A: Bear Stearns banking crisis Dallas' Barrow Hanley may lose $1 billion in Bear Stearns downfall
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 684 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
17. Florida ditches new primary plan Texas Democratic Party rejects Clinton's caucus verification request
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 371 No
18. Florida ditches new primary plan Texas Democratic Party rejects Clinton's caucus verification request
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 371 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
19. Dozens killed near Iraqi shrine McCain visits Baghdad to meet Iraq, U.S. military leaders
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 420 No
20. Dozens killed near Iraqi shrine McCain visits Baghdad to meet Iraq, U.S. military leaders
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 420 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
21. New York's new governor sworn in Paterson sworn in as New York's governor -
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 492 Yes
22. New York's new governor sworn in Paterson sworn in as New York's governor -
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 492 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
23. Mills awarded £24.3m settlement Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney to pay Heather Mills £24.3 million
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 499 Yes, Yes
24. The Beatle and the model Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney to pay Heather Mills £24.3 million
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 781 Yes
25. 'Happy' Mills plays to media circus Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney to pay Heather Mills £24.3 million
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 534 No
26. Mills awarded £24.3m settlement Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney to pay Heather Mills £24.3 million
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 499 Yes, Yes
27. The Beatle and the model Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney to pay Heather Mills £24.3 million
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 781 Yes
28. 'Happy' Mills plays to media circus Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney to pay Heather Mills £24.3 million
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 534 Yes, Yes
29. Kosovo clashes force UN pullout UN forces face grenade and gun attacks from Serbs in Mitrovica
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 765 No
30. Kosovo clashes force UN pullout UN forces face grenade and gun attacks from Serbs in Mitrovica
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 765 No
31. Microsoft's moves 'threaten net' Court allows Novell's antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft to continue
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 503 No
32. Microsoft's moves 'threaten net' Court allows Novell's antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft to continue
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 503 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
33. Have Your Say A Post-Musharraf Pakistan Policy
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 180 No
34. Have Your Say A Post-Musharraf Pakistan Policy
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 180 Yes
35. Space planes 'to meet big demand' Space planes 'to meet big demand'
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 64 Yes
36. Space planes 'to meet big demand' Space planes 'to meet big demand'
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 64 Yes
37. 'Shrapnel falling from the sky' 9 still missing a day after Albania explosions
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 301 No
38. Albania rocked by huge explosions 9 still missing a day after Albania explosions
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 481 Yes
39. Albania minister quits over blast 9 still missing a day after Albania explosions
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/18/2008 324 Yes, Yes
40. 'Shrapnel falling from the sky' 9 still missing a day after Albania explosions
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 301 Yes
41. Albania rocked by huge explosions 9 still missing a day after Albania explosions
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/15/2008 481 Yes, Yes, Yes
42. Albania minister quits over blast 9 still missing a day after Albania explosions
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/18/2008 324 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
43. 'Positive' Russia-US meeting held Bush Sends Putin Missile Defense Offer
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 362 Yes
44. 'Positive' Russia-US meeting held Bush Sends Putin Missile Defense Offer
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 362 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
45. Oil prices in retreat from record Oil prices in retreat from record
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 315 Yes, Yes
46. Oil prices in retreat from record Oil prices in retreat from record
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 315 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
47. Pacquiao wins epic Marquez clash Pacquiao defeats Marquez to win WBC title
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 342 No
48. Pacquiao wins epic Marquez clash Pacquiao defeats Marquez to win WBC title
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 342 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
49. Afghan blast kills Nato soldiers Body of soldier returning to Canada from Afghanistan
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 314 Yes, Yes
50. Afghan blast kills Nato soldiers Body of soldier returning to Canada from Afghanistan
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 314 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
51. France honours last WWI veteran After Elections Setback, a Chastened Sarkozy Presses On
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 274 Yes
52. Sarkozy's UMP suffers poll rebuke After Elections Setback, a Chastened Sarkozy Presses On
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 519 No
53. France honours last WWI veteran After Elections Setback, a Chastened Sarkozy Presses On
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 274 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
54. Sarkozy's UMP suffers poll rebuke After Elections Setback, a Chastened Sarkozy Presses On
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 519 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
55. Israel upgrades ties with Germany PM: No chance Israel will cede E. Jerusalem areas like Har Homa
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 299 Yes
56. Israel upgrades ties with Germany PM: No chance Israel will cede E. Jerusalem areas like Har Homa
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 299 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
57. No call for China boycott No call for China boycott
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 204 No
58. No call for China boycott No call for China boycott
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 204 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
59. Markets decline on credit worries Fed cuts discount rate; JPMorgan to buy Bear Stearns
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 192 Yes, Yes
60. Asian markets rally after turmoil Fed cuts discount rate; JPMorgan to buy Bear Stearns
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/18/2008 544 Yes
61. Markets rattled by bank worries Fed cuts discount rate; JPMorgan to buy Bear Stearns
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 926 Yes
62. Notice 'delayed return of water' Iraqis still lack health care, clean water, says Red Cross report
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 389 Yes
63. Notice 'delayed return of water' Iraqis still lack health care, clean water, says Red Cross report
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 389 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
64. Vegan diet 'help' for arthritis Vegan diet 'help' for arthritis
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/18/2008 415 Yes, Yes, Yes
65. Vegan diet 'help' for arthritis Vegan diet 'help' for arthritis
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/18/2008 415 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
66. Wartime author mystery 'solved' German fighter ace claims he shot down the French author Saint-Exupery
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 497 Yes
67. Wartime author mystery 'solved' German fighter ace claims he shot down the French author Saint-Exupery
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 497 Yes
68. England level series with victory NZ v England day five as it happened
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 407 Yes, Yes, Yes
69. NZ v England day five as it happened NZ v England day five as it happened
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 2697 Yes, Yes
70. England level series with victory NZ v England day five as it happened
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 407 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
71. NZ v England day five as it happened NZ v England day five as it happened
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 2697 Yes
72. IOC says Beijing air not 'ideal' IOC finds no reason to hide pollution risks
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 640 Yes, Yes
73. IOC says Beijing air not 'ideal' IOC finds no reason to hide pollution risks
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 640 Yes, Yes, Yes
74. Rising numbers seek debt advice Rising numbers seek debt advice
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/18/2008 576 Yes, Yes
75. Rising numbers seek debt advice Rising numbers seek debt advice
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/18/2008 576 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
76. Heart attack patients 'at risk' Heart attack patients 'at risk'
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/18/2008 327 Yes, Yes, Yes
77. Heart attack patients 'at risk' Heart attack patients 'at risk'
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/18/2008 327 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
78. Alitalia accepts Air France offer Alitalia accepts Air France offer
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 253 Yes
79. Italy approves Alitalia takeover Alitalia accepts Air France offer
(summary from multiple countries, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 245 Yes, Yes
80. Alitalia accepts Air France offer Alitalia accepts Air France offer
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/16/2008 253 Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes
81. Italy approves Alitalia takeover Alitalia accepts Air France offer
(summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English)
03/17/2008 245 Yes, Yes, Yes




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