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"12 June 2017 Last updated at 12:52 BST Previously code-named Project Scorpio - take a look at the new Xbox One X console. Phil Spencer, head of Xbox said it was the: ""most powerful console ever made"". The console was revealed at this year's E3 conference - one of the world's biggest gaming and technology shows. It runs from 13th to 15th June in Los Angeles, America.",Microsoft have revealed their brand - new top - @placeholder console at a big game show in America .,end,free,secret,normal,concentration,2
"Chris Harvey, who was unemployed, charged up to 400,000% on loans, leaving people without food. The 53-year-old, of Hengoed, Caerphilly, admitted a string of offences, including theft and fraud. He was jailed for three years and four months at Cardiff Crown Court. Judge Michael Fitton QC told him: ""You have an arrogant and controlling personality. ""You spoke about these adults being fragile and vulnerable and what you have done is exploited them."" Harvey, who has had children with nine different women, spent ten years taking benefits from eight ""disadvantaged"" family members and friends, including his brother. Prosecutor Timothy Evans said he took control of post office and bank cards and helped himself to more than £22,000 of their money - giving the victims smaller amounts to live on. ""It was deliberate and sustained abuse of vulnerable members of his own family,"" he said. ""He acted in a truly predatory way and was seen by these people as a friend. Harvey's offences were uncovered by an investigation by the Wales Illegal Money Lending Unit. When interviewed by police, he told officers ""he was the patriarch of the family"" who was carrying on what his father taught him. Harvey has been unemployed for the last 16 years and claims Disability Support Allowance for epilepsy, diabetes, asthma and depression. He pleaded guilty to four charges of fraud, three of theft and two of unlicensed money lending.",A father of 21 has been jailed for acting as a loan shark by taking benefit money from vulnerable relatives and lending it back with @placeholder .,depression,issues,intent,friends,interest,4
"Media playback is unsupported on your device 7 May 2013 Last updated at 18:47 BST It is a particular problem in more affluent countries, with sleep experts linking it to the use of mobile phones and computers in bedrooms late at night. It is such a serious disruption that lessons have to be pitched at a lower level to accommodate the sleep-starved learners, the study found. The international comparison, carried out by Boston College, found the United States to have the highest number of sleep deprived students, with 73% of 9 and 10 year olds and 80% of 13 and 14 year olds identified by their teachers as being adversely affected. The BBC's Jane O'Brien reports.","Sleep deprivation is a significant hidden factor in lowering the @placeholder of school pupils , according to researchers carrying out international education tests .",morale,iq,mortality,closure,achievement,4
"East Street, Hammet Street and St James' Street in Taunton will be closed to cars during the day in the 18-month trial due to start in the autumn. Buses will still use East Street. Roger Habgood from Taunton Deane Borough Council said: ""We're trying to improve the town for all of us."" But critics said it was ""stupid"" and would increase congestion. The plans, which were posted on BBC Somerset's Facebook page, attracted nearly 300 comments with some welcoming the move but the majority fearing it would cause more congestion. Sheila Jordan wrote: ""This is an absolutely stupid idea, how do the council think this will help the every day pressure of the roads and constant queues at rush hour, people are already fed up to the back teeth that nothing is being done to help this."" Another tweet from Laura Webber said: ""They're trying to pedestrianise the whole of Taunton town centre except for buses. As if traffic wasn't bad enough already."" Mr Habgood said: ""We're pretty sure it will be popular because it was when East Street was closed for other reasons and we want to make it a friendlier place to be. ""It does fit with our larger objectives to improve the town and make it safer for cyclists and pedestrians."" Colin Barrell, president of Taunton Chamber of Commerce said he was concerned disabled people would be unable to park close to shops. He also said retailers would be concerned about a loss of footfall. The trial will only begin once the Northern Inner Distribution Route (NIDR) project is completed, the council said.",Three busy town centre streets are to be pedestrianised in a bid to improve @placeholder for shoppers and cyclists .,opportunities,services,quality,disruption,safety,4
"The pair, who won the first point as Europe won at Gleneagles in 2014, tee off at 13:35 BST against Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed. Rory McIlroy and Andy Sullivan face Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler, Sergio Garcia and Martin Kaymer take on Jimmy Walker and Zach Johnson, while Thomas Pieters and Lee Westwood play Dustin Johnson and Matt Kuchar. The three-day event at Hazeltine National in Minnesota begins with the alternate shot foursomes and four fourball matches will follow, with the pairings to be announced on Friday. Saturday sees the foursomes and fourballs reversed before the contest is decided with all 12 players going head-to-head in singles matches. Englishman Rose and Stenson of Sweden, who won gold and silver respectively at the Rio Olympics in August, claimed three points as a pair two years ago, including their opening fourball match to set Europe on the way to a 16½-11½ victory. However, Spieth and Reed also went unbeaten last time out in Scotland, winning two fourballs and halving their only foursomes match. At Gleneagles, the foursomes were played after the fourballs and Europe won that format by a combined score of 7-1. European captain Darren Clarke has picked six rookies in his squad and England's Sullivan will be the first to play, going out second with Northern Ireland's McIlroy. They face Mickelson and Fowler who have played together just once before at the Ryder Cup, losing a fourball match in 2010. The only other rookie in the opening session is Belgian Pieters. He will play with Westwood, who is making his 10th appearance and is the most experienced member of the team. Westwood, 43, has won 23 points and needs just two more to equal the European, and Ryder Cup record of 25 set by fellow Englishman Nick Faldo. Clarke defended his decision not to play a third rookie in Masters champion Danny Willett, who has spent the past couple of days apologising for an ""ill-timed and wrong"" article written by his brother. When asked if he had intended to play Willett with Westwood in Friday's foursomes, Clarke replied: ""No."" He added: ""Danny will be playing in the afternoon (fourballs). He is fine and is disappointed like all the guys not playing, but he understands what I am trying to do is for the team. ""Danny may well play four times, the last being his Sunday singles match."" Clarke also said that all his rookies ""will play before the singles"", however he added that the state of the match would dictate if they all played on Friday.",Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson will lead Europe 's @placeholder to win a fourth successive Ryder Cup against the United States in Friday 's opening foursomes .,challenge,comeback,attempt,quartet,chances,0
"Muhammad Al Hussaini travelled from London to Belfast to give evidence on behalf of Mr McConnell. The 78-year-old, from Shore Road in Newtownabbey, County Antrim, denied two charges relating to a sermon he gave in a Belfast church in 2014. He was found not guilty at Belfast Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. Speaking on the BBC's Good Morning Ulster programme, Muhammad Al Hussaini said it is not the role of the judiciary to criminalise speech, ""however distressing it might be"", unless it provokes violence. However, he added that it is now ""time for reflection on the kind of language that would be appropriate for ministers of religion like myself - Muslim, Jewish and Christian ministers"". ""Of course {the comments} were hurtful but one of the greatest things that came out of the experience of coming over to Belfast was developing a strong friendship with Fr Pat McCafferty, a Catholic priest whose faith had already been quite strongly critiqued by Pastor McConnell. ""He didn't go crying off to the police. He engaged with Christian grace and openness and honesty. They had very frank, robust disagreements but at the same time, he engaged in a manner that allowed a 20-year friendship. And in so doing, he maintained a moral high ground."" Mr Al Hussaini condemned censorship of discussion on ""the really dangerous phenomenon of rising, religiously motivated violence, persecution and extremism"". He said: ""When we see the heinous persecution of Christians and other minorities in the Middle East and other parts of the world, to constrain the theological discussion that we need to have as a country and as a world on these questions actually worsens community tensions. ""We need to create an environment where we can talk quite frankly about these questions and in so doing, we need to defend civil society's role in this and not allow a creeping judicial role in constraining debate and discussion.""",An imam has @placeholder a court ruling that found evangelical preacher Pastor James McConnell not guilty of making grossly offensive remarks against Islam .,cited,blamed,welcome,dismissed,concluded,2
"The polls are already years overdue and were scheduled for Sunday. They were postponed because of an ongoing stalemate between the government and a group of opposition senators over an electoral law. Haiti is the poorest country in the region and is still struggling to recover from a 2010 earthquake. Protesters lit piles of wood in the central neighbourhood of Bel Aire before marching to a wealthy hillside neighbourhood, where riot police guarded hotels, shops and Haiti's elections office. Some demanded President Michel Martelly's resignation for his ""inability to organise elections in the country"". Two opposition activists who had organised the protest were arrested by police for ""public unrest and inciting violence"". Mid-term senate elections in Haiti had been due in May 2012, while the municipal poll is three years behind schedule as Haiti slowly emerges from the earthquake which left much of the country devastated in 2010. In June, President Michel Martelly decreed that the elections be held on 26 October. The date was set after lengthy talks mediated by the president of Haiti's Bishops' Conference, Cardinal Chibly Langlois, intended to overcome the political deadlock between the opposition and the government. But after the National Assembly failed to pass an electoral law in time, the office of Mr Martelly announced another postponement on Sunday. No new date has been set, but the statement said that ""President Michel Martelly, in his constant concern to guarantee political stability, promises to pursue consultations with the different sectors of national life in order to hold the elections as soon as possible"". Opposition politicians accuse President Martelly of wanting to rule by decree - a likely scenario if no elections are held before the lower chamber's term runs out in January. The government argues that opposition politicians are also dragging their feet in the hope of extending their time in office without elections.",Thousands of Haitians marched in the capital Port-au - Prince on Sunday in protest at a delay in the country 's @placeholder and municipal elections .,local,annual,legislative,municipal,devastating,2
"The high was short-lived however with the index closing down 0.15% at 19,907.63 points after hitting 20,004.99 in early trade. Shares were boosted by Wall Street ending higher after US energy stocks performed strongly. The Nikkei was also boosted on Friday by Japan's Fast Retailing. Shares in Asia's largest clothing retailer closed up more than 3.5% on Friday following its announcement a day earlier that it had raised its income forecast for the full year to August by 20%. Investors had also hoped for larger shareholder returns and a recovery in domestic consumption. The Nikkei is up nearly 15% this year. Shares on mainland China reached a seven-year high on Friday as the Shanghai Composite benchmark index crossed the 4,000 mark for the first time since 2008. The index was up 1.37% at 4,320.71 in afternoon trade. China's consumer inflation rate remained at 1.4% in March. The lukewarm data may see China introduce further easing policies amid its slowing economy, analysts said. The country's producer price index showed that factory deflation continued with prices down 4.6%, although analysts had predicted a 4.8% fall. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index continued its week-long rally. It rose 1.1% in morning trade, but by mid-afternoon the index was up just 0.15% at 26,984.55. The chief executive of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange said it would ""substantially increase"" the quotas for the stock connect program between Hong Kong and Shanghai. His comments came after Chinese investors used up the entire 10.5bn yuan ($1.7bn; £1.1bn) daily quota for buying Hong Kong stocks through the trading link for the first time on Wednesday, sending turnover to a record. Australian shares were also higher through the day, closing in on a seven-year high. The S&P/ASX 200 index ended the day up 0.6% at 5,968.4. Shares of mining giant BHP Billiton weighed on the benchmark, closing down 0.15% on lower iron ore prices. In South Korea, the Kospi closed up 1.4% at 2,087.76 after ratings agency Moody's lifted its outlook on the country from stable to positive.","Investors @placeholder on Japan on Friday as the country 's benchmark Nikkei 225 index traded above 20,000 for the first time since April 2000 .",focused,imposed,remained,took,fell,0
"More than 650 properties were flooded and over 28,000 left without power over Christmas, with Maidstone, Tonbridge and Yalding being the worst affected. The document also calls for better overall communications and improved co-ordination between agencies. The report is due to be discussed by the Conservative-run council's cabinet later. The Blue Anchor Pub in St Mary's Platt, near Sevenoaks, was flooded and left without power. Landlady Rose Gill said: ""We were supposed to be having a special family Christmas because I was diagnosed with cancer in August...it could be my last Christmas. ""We did have them here, we sort of had a meal but no one enjoyed themselves because it was so cold. ""We were going across the road, cooking the meal over there and walking it back over here. ""It was like a trail of ants, backwards and forwards across the road."" Gavin Ritchie, from Yalding, and his family were rescued by a dinghy. He said people needed information about when they should leave their homes. ""You have no idea and no one's telling us it's getting worse,"" he said. ""You're essentially left as a sitting duck with little or no time to actually save any possessions that you do have."" Mike Hill, cabinet member for community services, said: ""Ten days or so it went on, and people were working unsustainably long hours. ""We'll at least look again at how we can bring in trained volunteers to supplement some of our work. ""That's one lesson I've taken away from it. The other was problems of communication, it was a particularly difficult time.""","Kent needs a more @placeholder system to warn of impending floods , a report by the county council has said .",significant,secure,serious,effective,ruthless,3
"Notices of intended prosecution claimed 991 drivers had broken a 40mph (64km/h) speed limit in Conwy tunnel last October. But the limit had been imposed for night maintenance only and not lifted in the morning as it should have been. Within days the drivers got an apology in the post. North Wales Police released the figures in a Freedom of Information reply. The force said: ""The issue was caused by an administration error surrounding the enforcement period. ""North Wales police do not record the cost of cancelling notices.""","Nearly 1,000 drivers were wrongly sent speeding notices after a @placeholder limit on a north Wales road was not lifted , figures have shown .",fresh,brief,malicious,temporary,partial,3
"The Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) said it was looking into Timea Bacsinszky's win over Vitalia Diatchenko. Swiss Bacsinszky, the 15th seed, beat Russia's world number 87 6-1 6-1. The TIU said the alert did not mean match-fixing had taken place, adding: ""There are many reasons other than corrupt activity that can explain unusual betting patterns."" It cited ""incorrect odds-setting, well-informed betting, player fitness, fatigue and form, playing conditions and personal circumstances"" as factors which could prompt betting organisations to raise an alert. However, the organisation was critical of the manner in which details of the investigation were released, blaming a ""leak"". ""Publicising match alerts is premature and inevitably draws unwarranted attention to the players involved in the match,"" it said. ""Under the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program, all players are considered innocent unless proven otherwise at an independent anti-corruption hearing.""",A first - round match at the US Open is under investigation after @placeholder betting patterns were detected .,multiple,becoming,serious,false,suspicious,4
"Rovers held the upper hand in the first half as James Norwood tested Jonathan Maxted with a first-time volley before Andy Cook had a header cleared off the line following a corner. However, it was the West Yorkshire strugglers who took the lead in the 33rd minute when Derek Asamoah smashed the ball into the top corner from outside the box. Tranmere wasted little time in grabbing an equaliser at the start of the second half, Norwood heading home Jeff Hughes' corner in the 49th minute. Rovers piled on the pressure and clinched the points in the 58th minute as Cook turned in a left-wing cross from Liam Ridehalgh to leave Guiseley still one point above the drop zone. Match report supplied by the Press Association. Match ends, Guiseley 1, Tranmere Rovers 2. Second Half ends, Guiseley 1, Tranmere Rovers 2. Substitution, Tranmere Rovers. Andy Mangan replaces James Norwood. Andy Mangan (Tranmere Rovers) is shown the yellow card. Connor Brown (Guiseley) is shown the yellow card. Substitution, Guiseley. Jordan Preston replaces Marcus Williams. Substitution, Guiseley. Alex Purver replaces James Wesolowski. Substitution, Tranmere Rovers. Cole Stockton replaces Andy Cook. Steve McNulty (Tranmere Rovers) is shown the yellow card. Substitution, Tranmere Rovers. Jack Dunn replaces Connor Jennings. Goal!  Guiseley 1, Tranmere Rovers 2. Andy Cook (Tranmere Rovers). Goal!  Guiseley 1, Tranmere Rovers 1. James Norwood (Tranmere Rovers). Jon Maxted (Guiseley) is shown the yellow card. Second Half begins Guiseley 1, Tranmere Rovers 0. First Half ends, Guiseley 1, Tranmere Rovers 0. Goal!  Guiseley 1, Tranmere Rovers 0. Derek Asamoah (Guiseley). James Wallace (Tranmere Rovers) is shown the yellow card. James Wesolowski (Guiseley) is shown the yellow card. First Half begins. Lineups are announced and players are warming up.",Tranmere kept the pressure on National League leaders Lincoln with a 2 - 1 @placeholder victory at relegation - threatened Guiseley .,comeback,loss,aggregate,triumph,upset,0
"The data was posted on a procurement website, revealing details such as health conditions and social care needs. Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) said it had ""done everything we can"" to remove the online material. The victims of the breach had been informed and an investigation is under way, the authority added. The council uses online procurement portals to post notices when urgent residential or non-residential care was needed for people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities or mental health needs. But staff had attached personal ""pen pictures"" of adults requiring such urgent help to notices available to the public on the supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk portal, dating from the start of 2017. The council's chief executive Pete Bungard ""sincerely apologised"" for the error, and said staff had already been retrained while an internal investigation was carried out. A spokeswoman for the authority said GCC had ""worked with the procurement websites and search engines"" and added she was ""confident the council has done everything it can to remove the information"". Earlier this year, GCC launched an investigation after it unwittingly revealed details online of a £500m contract for a controversial incinerator project.",A council has apologised to 14 @placeholder adults whose personal details were published online .,controversial,vulnerable,ancient,local,affected,1
"The decision came after a local prosecutor said he would not bring charges against the officer. He ruled that Christopher Manney had acted in self-defence when confronted in a park by Dontre Hamilton. The launch of the federal investigation follows protests across the US over the deaths of two other black men. In both cases grand juries decided not to indict white police officers. One of the incidents occurred in New York, where Mayor Bill de Blasio has called for the city to heal after the subsequent fatal shooting of two police officers led to controversy over his role. In Milwaukee, Mr Hamilton's family had reacted with anger to the decision by County District Attorney John Chisholm not to charge Mr Manney, and appealed for peaceful protests. Mr Hamilton was shot after workers at a Starbucks cafe called police to complain about him sleeping in a park. According to Mr Manney, Mr Hamilton resisted arrest when he tried to frisk him, took the officer's baton and hit Mr Manney on the neck with it after the two exchanged punches. Mr Manney then shot him 14 times, saying later that he feared for his safety. Mr Hamilton's family said he had suffered from schizophrenia and had recently stopped taking his medicine. His death triggered a series of protests in Milwaukee and Mr Manney was dismissed over the incident - a decision the former officer has appealed against. Explaining his decision in a written statement, Mr Chisholm said: ""Officer Manney's use of force in this incident was justified self-defense and that defense cannot be reasonably overcome to establish a basis to charge Officer Manney with a crime."" The federal review will seek to determine whether there was any violation of civil rights law.",The US @placeholder department says it will review the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man by a white police officer in April in Milwaukee .,hopeful,intelligence,health,authorities,justice,4
"A rocket carrying vials of chemical compounds from Ardbeg's Islay distillery was blasted up to the International Space Station last year to test the effects of near zero gravity on the maturation process. Ardbeg has now released ""Ardbeg Galileo"" to celebrate the event. The experiment is believed to be the first of its kind. The micro-organic compounds will spend up to two years in space interacting with charred oak in near zero gravity conditions. The results will be compared with a control sample currently maturing on terra firma at Ardbeg's Islay distillery. Dr Bill Lumsden, director of distilling and whisky creation at Ardbeg, said: ""So far so good. The experiment went live in January when the scientists broke the separating wall between the two components. ""We will not know the results for another year or so but in the meantime we thought we would celebrate the experiment by the introduction of Ardbeg Galileo - our own earthly tribute to the scientific experiment taking place far up in space."" The limited edition 12-year-old single malt whisky is a vatting of different styles of Ardbeg laid down in 1999. Ardbeg was invited in late 2011 by Texas-based space research company NanoRacks to take part in the two-year space experiment. The vials that were launched by Soyuz rocket from Baikanur in Kazakhstan in late 2011 contain a class of chemical compounds known as ""terpenes"". Ardbeg said the experiment could explain the workings of these large, complex molecules and help uncover new information about the change they undergo in a near zero gravity environment. The test should also help Ardbeg find new chemical building blocks in their own flavour spectrum and could have applications for a variety of commercial and research products.",A limited edition whisky has been launched to mark a @placeholder experiment in space .,comfortable,unique,further,historic,recent,1
"The app caused uproar when the idea was unveiled last year because people could be added and rated without their consent. Now only members who have signed up will be visible on the site. The idea of a ""five star rating system"" for individuals has also been dropped. This will take the form of ""recommendations"" instead. Co-founder Julia Cordray told the BBC that users of the app will also be able to control which recommendations appear on their profiles. However, in April a premium service called The Truth License will enable those who choose the upgrade to see everything that has been said about other members, whether they have chosen to share those comments or not. It is likely to cost around $1 (£0.70) a month, Ms Cordray said. ""We are going to hold everybody accountable to what they say about others,"" she said. The outrage that greeted the unveiling of the app last autumn had taken the firm by surprise, she admitted. It was branded ""creepy"" and ""terrifying"" by some web users. ""We could never have predicted the backlash to the concept,"" she said. ""But it was a positive thing because we ended up being able to give the people what they wanted."" Despite the media storm 10,000 people volunteered to beta-test it, Ms Cordray added. The team made four main changes to the app's original functions: Additionally, users who are single can opt to grey-out the ""dating"" category so they can neither make nor receive recommendations in that area. Anonymity is not an option, users must use their Facebook log-in to access the app and they can be blocked or reported if they break the rules. A pin code will also be sent to the mobile phone of new members as part of the activation process. However, University of East Anglia law lecturer and privacy advocate Paul Bernal said he still had concerns about the re-launched app. ""It has solved some of the problems but very significant problems remain,"" he told the BBC. ""The fact that you can no longer rate people who aren't on it is probably the best thing they have done but it also means it's unlikely to succeed as it will be much more limited for the people who do join it. ""The idea of de-activating your profile is illusionary because the data is still there and vulnerable,"" he added. ""The Truth License over-rides almost all of their safeguards - if people say bad stuff about you that stuff could get out. ""I actually think calling it the Truth License is unbelievably creepy.""","Peeple , a controversial app that invites members to @placeholder others professionally , personally or as a date , is to launch in the US and Canada on Monday 7 March .",visit,enjoy,succeed,help,recommend,4
"A&E sisters Sharon Turner and Tracy White face a series of allegations dating back to 2003. Ms White refused to help undress one elderly woman patient, it was alleged. Last month a public inquiry led by Robert Francis published findings into standards of care at Stafford Hospital from 2005-2008. The inquiry led to heavy criticism of the Mid Staffordshire Trust. Nurse Helene Donnelly, who had given evidence to the public inquiry, told the Nursing and Midwifery Council hearing the two senior sisters had changed discharge documents and ""bullied"" other staff to do the same. She said: ""If I or my colleagues refused to change discharge times, Sister[s] Turner and White would shout, cold-shoulder and warn [that] the department could be closed."" Ms Donnelly said Ms White had also badly treated patients and refused to help undress one elderly patient in A&E, describing her as a ""naughty monkey"". She said Ms White had told one junior doctor not to examine the abdomen of a patient because she needed the bed. Ms Donnelly said she had also witnessed patients being transferred out of A&E in soiled sheets, with dried faeces, at the insistence of sisters White and Turner, to meet a ""four-hour target"".  The hearing was told that failure to treat, discharge or admit patients within that time led to staff being reprimanded by managers. The hearing was told that Ms Turner, who no longer works at the hospital, often swore in front of patients and made comments about their weight. She is also accused of describing one Asian junior doctor as ""Osama's mate"" and asking him if he had a bomb in his rucksack. Ms Donnelly said senior managers must have been aware of changes to records, because of gaps in paperwork. The two senior sister are accused of falsifying hospital data and instructing others to do the same, making inappropriate comments about patients and staff, and transferring patients before they had properly assessed. The pair both deny the allegations, which if upheld could lead to their being struck off. The fitness-to-practise hearing is expected to last up to two weeks.","Two senior nurses at Stafford Hospital changed waiting time figures and ill - treated patients , a @placeholder hearing was told .",second,new,national,preliminary,disciplinary,4
"The pup, who has been named Barnacle was less than a week old when he was spotted by painters at the lighthouse. Donna de Gruchy, British Divers Marine Life Rescue's Jersey co-ordinator, said he was too young to swim and should have still been in his mother's care. She said he was in good health apart from some light grazing on his head, chin and front flipper. When his mother failed to show rescuers took him to a local vet. Ian Cox, from New Era veterinary practice where the pup was taken, said: ""It is a very young pup and that's why it's got the white fur. ""It tends to be when there's quite stormy weather the pups will get into trouble and they do get very tired, very hungry and very dehydrated and they just wouldn't survive without assistance."" Barnacle is being flown to RSPCA West Hatch in Somerset on Friday.  He will be raised there until he is old enough and strong enough to be released back into the wild, Ms de Gruchy said.",A @placeholder baby grey seal who was rescued from the rocks at Corbiere in Jersey will be flown to the UK on Friday .,new,lone,professional,newborn,special,1
"""I am very saddened by this, but what matters most now is the well-being of our kids,"" he told People magazine. ""I kindly ask the press to give them the space they deserve during this challenging time."" Jolie, 41, filed for divorce from Pitt, 52, citing irreconcilable differences on Monday. Her lawyer, Robert Offer, said the decision had been made ""for the health of the family"". It is understood Jolie is seeking physical custody of the couple's six children and asking the judge to give Pitt visitation rights. Speculation is mounting over the causes behind the split, with one newspaper claiming Jolie was ""upset with Pitt's parenting skills"". Ms Jolie's long-time manager Geyser Kosinski told E! Online: ""Angelina will always do what's in the best interest of taking care of her family."" Madame Tussauds in London marked the split by announcing on Twitter that its mannequins of the pair have been separated. Twlight actor Robert Pattinson appears to have been placed between them. Pitt and Jolie - nicknamed ""Brangelina"" by fans - married in 2014, 10 years after meeting on the set of 2005 film Mr & Mrs Smith. It was Pitt's second marriage, having previously wed Friends star Jennifer Aniston, and Jolie's third after actors Billy Bob Thornton and Jonny Lee Miller. Singer Adele is among those to comment on the split, dedicating a concert in New York on Tuesday to the Hollywood couple. The 28-year-old told an audience at Madison Square Garden she had been ""shocked"" by the news and that it felt ""like the end of an era"". Jon Voight, Jolie's actor father, also expressed sadness, saying whatever caused the split ""must have been pretty severe"". George Clooney, who worked with Pitt on Ocean's Eleven and its sequels, expressed surprise when asked about the matter. ""I feel very sorry to hear that,"" he told reporters at a United Nations event. ""It's an unfortunate story about a family."" Billy Bob Thornton, however, made no comment at a Hollywood event honouring actress Kathy Bates on Tuesday. The actor, who was married to Jolie from 2000 to 2003, left quickly afterwards, avoiding questions from waiting reporters. Pitt and Jolie most recently worked together on 2015 film By the Sea, a relationship drama about a couple trying to repair their marriage. Follow us on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, on Instagram, or if you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.","Actor Brad Pitt has said he is "" very saddened "" that his wife Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce and has asked for @placeholder on their children 's behalf .",focus,privacy,certainty,action,selection,1
"Media playback is not supported on this device Webber led after the final pit stops and the drivers were told to hold position to the end of the race but Vettel passed Webber after a tussle with 13 laps to go. Vettel has since apologised for the incident. Media playback is not supported on this device Lewis Hamilton took third ahead of Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg, who obeyed an order to stay behind. Ferrari's Fernando Alonso crashed on the second lap after breaking his front wing. The Spaniard's team-mate Felipe Massa took fifth, fighting past the Lotus cars of Romain Grosjean and Kimi Raikkonen in the closing laps after the Lotus team's gamble to try to do only three pit stops rather than four failed. Grosjean finished sixth ahead of Raikkonen, who won the first race in Australia last weekend. McLaren's Jenson Button was on for a points-scoring finish, possibly in fifth place, before he was sent on his way from a pit stop with a loose front wheel. The Sauber of Nico Hulkenberg took eighth ahead of McLaren's Sergio Perez, with Toro Rosso's Jean-Eric Vergne 10th. It was a race full of drama as the intra-team battles at Red Bull and Mercedes played out live. ""The Malaysian Grand Prix team orders controversy at Red Bull is only the latest episode of a long-running drama between Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber. ""It goes right back to 2010, when the two crashed while Vettel tried to pass Webber for the lead of the Turkish Grand Prix. ""Since then, there has been a litany of further incidents at the team as the two men, both intensely determined and tough but very different in other ways, have battled for supremacy. ""Adding spice to it is Webber's belief that, while they profess to allow them to battle it out on the track, the team is more behind Vettel than him. ""The belief - widely shared within F1 - is founded on the way the team have responded to the various situations between their drivers. ""In their battle in Malaysia there may even have been a bit of residual revenge on Vettel's part - the German and his champion at Red Bull, motorsport chief Helmet Marko, felt Webber was obstructive in last season's title-deciding Brazilian Grand Prix."" The battle between the Red Bulls was resolved in an intense scrap as Webber rejoined from his final pit stop. Vettel was warned by team boss Christian Horner that he was being ""silly"" but the two then battled wheel-to-wheel around Turns One and Two onto Turn Four, where Webber appeared finally to yield to his team-mate despite having the inside line. Webber said: ""After the last stop the team told me the race was over and we turned the engines down and go to the end. The team made their decision. Seb made his own decision and he will have protection as usual."" Vettel was told over the radio after the race: ""Good job, Seb. Looks like you wanted it bad enough. Still you've got some explaining to do."" Webber had initially taken the lead at the first stops as the drivers came in to fit dry-weather tyres following a wet start. He had led the race throughout, with the two Red Bull drivers using the two available tyre compounds in different orders. Vettel chose to end the race on the softer 'medium' tyre while Webber was on the hard. Vettel said: ""Obviously it is very hot and if there is something to say we need to say it internally."" Red Bull motorsport chief Helmut Marko, a powerful champion of Vettel, admitted the battle had ""got out of control"". Meanwhile, there was controversy at Mercedes as Rosberg followed Hamilton closely in the final laps. Media playback is not supported on this device Rosberg asked the team to let him pass Hamilton, but was told ""negative"" by team boss Ross Brawn. When he complained again, Brawn told him that Hamilton - who had earlier been told to save fuel - was also being ""controlled"" and could also go faster. Hamilton admitted on the podium: ""I can't say it's the best feeling being up here today. If I'm honest I really feel Nico should be standing here."" Hamilton had provided an amusing diversion when, coming in for his second stop, he headed into the pit box of former team McLaren before being waved on towards Mercedes. ""I did a Jenson,"" he said. ""He did it a couple of years ago and I've done it today. Apologies to my team."" The result puts Vettel into the championship lead by 11 points from Raikkonen. Webber is five points further adrift and ahead of Hamilton, Massa and Alonso, who is already 22 points behind Vettel, the man who narrowly beat him to the title 2010 and 2012. Alonso started third and was up to second, past Massa, by the first corner. But he tapped the back of Vettel's car in Turn Two. It was the lightest of touches but enough to break the front wing mounts. He held onto second place throughout the first lap but did not stop to change it and it collapsed heading into Turn One on the second lap, sending him into the gravel trap. Ferrari said the decision not to stop was made in the pits. Alonso wrote later on Twitter: ""Bad luck today. As always over 19 races we will be compensated and we are ready to recover good points in the next race."" Result: 1. Sebastian Vettel (Ger), Red Bull, 1hr 38min 56.681secs 2. Mark Webber (Aus), Red Bull, 1:39:00.979 3. Lewis Hamilton (GB), Mercedes, 1:39:08.862 4. Nico Rosberg (Ger), Mercedes, 1:39:09.321 5. Felipe Massa (Brz), Ferrari, 1:39:22.329 6. Romain Grosjean (Fra), Lotus, 1:39:32.245 7. Kimi Raikkonen (Fin), Lotus, 1:39:45.160 8. Nico Hulkenberg (Ger), Sauber, 1:39:49.725 9. Sergio Perez (Mex), McLaren, 1:40:09.038 10. Jean-Eric Vergne (Fra), Toro Rosso, 1:40:23.805 11. Valtteri Bottas (Fin), Williams, 1:40:25.291 12. Esteban Gutierrez (Mex), Sauber, 1:39:01.194 13. Jules Bianchi (Fra), Marussia, 1:39:55.128 14. Charles Pic (Fra), Caterham, 1.40:29.370 15. Giedo van der Garde (Ned), Caterham, 1:40:38.354 16. Max Chilton (GB), Marussia, 1:39:14.486 17. Jenson Button (GB), McLaren, 1:35:35.060 18. Daniel Ricciardo (Aus), Toro Rosso, 1:32:16.617 Did not finish Pastor Maldonado (Ven), Williams, 45 laps. Adrian Sutil (Ger), Force India, 27 laps. Paul di Resta (GB), Force India, 22 laps. Fernando Alonso (Spa), Ferrari, 1 lap.",Red Bull 's Sebastian Vettel @placeholder team orders in the Malaysian GP to win an intense battle with Mark Webber .,earned,proved,ignored,remains,gave,2
"The NIHF says the UK VAT rate of 20% puts Northern Ireland at a major disadvantage. The rate in the Republic of Ireland is just 9%. Last month the Treasury said it did not accept the case for a UK-wide VAT rate cut for restaurants and catering. A Treasury spokesman said: ""A 5% reduced rate on catering services is estimated to cost around £9bn to the Exchequer."" Janice Gault, NIHF chief executive, said as the matter is not devolved the executive should ""make the issue a staple"" in communication with the Treasury. The NIHF has launched a new report called Tourism 2020 that also calls on the Northern Ireland Executive to bring forward ""an updated and more cohesive"" tourism strategy. James McGinn, the NIHF president, said that while the industry had benefited from events and campaigns such as NI2012 and UK City of Culture, there needed to be ""movement around the marketing of Northern Ireland"". A DETI spokeswoman said: ""The tourism minister met with outgoing and incoming chairs of NIHF on Tuesday and discussed the issues raised in the Tourism 2020 document. ""The minister notes that many of the points highlighted in the report fit with the overarching objectives of the Programme for Government and NI Economic Strategy and our specific commitment to grow tourism into a £1bn industry by 2020. ""Our focus more recently has been on delivering the necessary tourism product, key events and global marketing campaigns to ensure that 2012 and 2013, which are crucial years for Northern Ireland tourism, are successful and bring maximum economic benefit to the local economy.""",The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation ( NIHF ) has called for VAT on the @placeholder industry to be slashed to just 5 % .,quarterly,hospitality,worst,decision,travel,1
"Children's scooters have been added to the basket of goods used to measure the UK's inflation rate. It has replaced the swing, which was being sold less, particularly during the winter, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. The price movements of 700 goods and services are measured in 20,000 UK outlets to calculate inflation. Also added to the basket were gin, flavoured ciders, non-dairy milk (such as soya or almond), men's fitness tops, and jigsaw puzzles for adults. Gin comes back into the mix after a 13-year absence from the basket - the result of new craft distilleries popping up and rising popularity. Bicycle helmets also return to the inflation basket after a 12-year absence. Disappearing from the basket are alcopops, old mobile phone handsets, menthol cigarettes, and the fee for stopping cheques. The basket of goods reflects contemporary habits and technology to calculate the changing cost of living, as measured by the inflation rate. A series of changes have been made, but the replacement of the swing with the scooter is perhaps the clearest signal of how families have changed their habits regarding gifts for children. Officials at the ONS have decided scooters have moved on from being a fad to become everyday items. Last year, coffee pods and microwave rice were added to the basket, to reflect a long-term trend towards prepared foods. Nightclub entry fees and rewriteable DVDs were among the items removed from the calculations. Hello I'm an experiment from BBC News Labs. You can ask me questions about this story, like... Ask an expert about this story Ask BBC News about this story Still got questions? Ask Newsbot",The @placeholder of many young children to scoot is affecting the way the cost of living is calculated in the UK .,closure,obsession,exposure,discovery,inability,1
"Tory peer Lord Ballyedmond, 70, died when the helicopter came down near the estate he owned in Gillingham, Norfolk. Pilot Capt Carl Dickerson, 36, co-pilot Capt Lee Hoyle, 45, and foreman Declan Small, 42, also died in the 2014 crash. The inquest heard the fog was so thick RAF rescue crews could not land. Mr Dickerson had warned the peer, also known as Dr Edward Haughey, the helicopter needed to take off ""no later than 7pm"" because of bad weather. It did not in fact take off until 19:22 GMT as Dr Haughey oversaw renovations of Gillingham Hall, including selecting paint colours, decorator John Savage told the hearing. Flt Lt Ian Smith, an on-call RAF search and rescue pilot at Wattisham airfield, Suffolk, told a jury inquest in Norwich that he was sent to the scene of the crash. But even with night-vision goggles, radar and military training, his helicopter was unable to land because of low visibility, he said. He added: ""It was thick fog, we couldn't see anything below us."" Barry Dolby, who was working at the house, watched the helicopter take off. He said: ""I could not believe they took off in that fog. ""I've worked on oil rigs and any time there was a sign of fog we would be stuck until it cleared."" Painter-decorator John Savage, from Newry, County Down, said that at 19:15 GMT Mr Hoyle said: ""We have to go now or we will be grounded."" He said Dr Haughey then left, although Mr Hoyle did not seem ""stressed or concerned"". Plasterer Robert Graham said: ""They said they needed to take off by 7pm or air traffic control would not let them fly because of the fog. ""They kept checking their watches."" Dr Haughey, 70, who lived at Ballyedmond Castle in Co Down, Northern Ireland, had an estimated wealth in excess of £800m. Best known as chairman and founder of Norbrook Laboratories, the largest privately-owned pharmaceutical company in the world, father-of-three Dr Haughey had a range of other business interests. An Air Accidents Investigation Branch report has already found the crash may have been triggered by an error in perception along with a lack of training and procedures. The inquest continues.","Pilots of a helicopter that crashed in fog killing one of Northern Ireland 's richest men were @placeholder to take off because of the worsening weather , an inquest heard .",impatient,reduced,expected,continued,ordered,0
"Ronny Kynes and David Williams scored two tries apiece for the Steelmen, who had lost to Pontypridd in last season's final. Bradley Coombes and Seb Davies scored tries for Pontypridd in between Dan Haymond crossing for Ebbw Vale's fifth try. Vale's first title denied Pontypridd a fifth successive success. Pontypridd had topped the regular-season table to automatically reach the final at Sardis Road. Ebbw Vale finished third, but won their play-off at second-placed Llandovery to earn the right to challenge for the crown. Ceri Sweeney missed a penalty for Pontypridd before flanker Ronny Kynes scored the game's opening try and Dai Langdon converting. Kynes was yellow carded but Ebbw Vale extended their lead before the break through Williams' try. Man of the match Kynes crossed for his second try of the game and his 19th of the season to extend the Steelmen's lead, with Langdon adding the extras. Wing Williams also ran in a second try with Langdon's fourth successful conversion of the afternoon making it 30-0 to the visitors. Coombes' try was Pontypridd's first points of the game but Haymond ran 80 metres to score a fifth try for Ebbw Vale, which Langdon converted. Davies' try for Pontypridd was the final act of a game which Ebbw Vale fully dominated and deserved to win. Pontypridd: Geraint Walsh; Alex Webber, Gary Williams, Dafydd Lockyer (capt), Chris Clayton; Ceri Sweeney, Joel Raikes; Chris Phillips, Huw Dowden, Keiron Assiratti, Hemi Barne, Seb Davies, Jake Thomas, Rhys Shellard, Dan Godfrey. Replacements: Lloyd Williams, Lewis K Williams, Bradley Coombes, Ashleigh James, Wayne O'Connor, Jordan Sieniawsk, Mitch Auger, Corey Domachowski. Ebbw Vale: Dan Haymond; David Williams, Nathan Preece, Adam Jones, Jared Rosser; Dai Langdon, Chris Thomas; Ross Jones, Mathew Williams, Gethin Robinson, Damien Hudd (capt), Ashley Sweet, Rhys Clarke, Ronny Kynes, Cameron Regan. Replacements: Joe Franchi, Ian George, Rob Sevenoaks, Josh Jacas, Luke Crocker, Tom Edwards, Iain Smerdon, Harrison Keddie.",Ebbw Vale ended the @placeholder of champions Pontypridd with a comfortable victory in the Principality Premiership final .,survival,reign,disappointment,chance,cup,1
"When play finally got under way at 16:00 BST because of a wet outfield at Derby, visiting captain Joe Leach bowled Ben Slater in the first over. Jack Shantry removed Shiv Thakor (23) and teenage paceman Josh Tongue tempted Wayne Madsen to edge behind for 11. But 26-year-old Reece finished on 53 as Derbyshire closed on 111-3. Meanwhile Derbyshire director of cricket Kim Barnett has revealed they will be without South African fast bowler Hardus Viljoen until the end of June with a hip injury. ""We had a meeting yesterday when it was decided he wasn't fully fit and I think he knew that. We just want him to do himself justice,"" Barnett said. ""It's no use him going out at 70% fit and not bowling to his standards so we must get him fully fit and healthy to do what he can do when he comes back."" Viljoen, 28, was expected to make his Derbyshire Championship debut, after featuring in five of their One-Day Cup group games. Worcestershire batting coach Kevin Sharp: ""It was probably just about even. Our lads have been a bit unfortunate because they bowled quite well and perhaps on another day they would have got the nicks. ""It's a used pitch so there could have been an argument to say you want to bat first but there's been so much dampness over the last two days and since our One-Day Cup game here on Tuesday night the pitch has been pretty much covered up. ""We are all excited about Josh Tongue. He's a young man with a very good attitude, he's got a very good repetitive action, he hits the seam and he hits the splice which are all very good attributes to have.""","Worcestershire took three @placeholder Derbyshire wickets , but opener Luis Reece fought back with an unbeaten half - century on a rain - hit opening day .",straight,early,nearly,further,new,1
"Shaun Duffy, 28, from the Partick area, admitted seriously assaulting Simon Ross and attacking Jason Martin outside the Record Factory in Byres Road. During the attack, on 4 February, Duffy punched Mr Martin unconscious and kicked and stamped on his head When police traced Duffy his clothing was stained with the victims' blood. Jailing him at the High Court in Glasgow, judge Lord Boyd told Duffy: ""You assaulted Mr Ross by punching him rendering him unconscious and then assaulted Mr Martin. ""You then returned and continued your assault on Mr Ross by kicking and stamping on his head, that was particularly dangerous. ""There was banter, but it is not suggested any comments were inappropriate."" The court heard that Mr Ross suffered a facial fracture, cuts to the back of his head, a broken nose and his right eye was swollen and closed. Mr Martin had bruising above his right eye and a lump on the back of his head.",A man who @placeholder being drunk on cocktails for assaulting two people outside a pub in Glasgow has been jailed for five years and three months .,denied,lost,blamed,underwent,reported,2
"The 16-year-old is the current senior British floor champion and won bronze at the 2015 World Championships. She missed the European Championships in June to concentrate on school exams. ""I had the opportunity to watch the all-around final in 2012 and it was incredible,"" she told BBC Sport. ""From that, it made me want it even more, it was incredible and made me so motivated."" Tinkler is one of five women in the gymnastics team, along with sisters Becky and Ellie Downie, Commonwealth champion Claudia Fragapane and Ruby Harrold. She continues to train with South Durham coaches Nicola Preston and Rachael Wright in her native north east. ""Me and my coaches have taken each day as it comes and we've not really spoken about Rio,"" Tinkler added. ""Getting to the World Championships was incredible and we didn't think that was going to happen so it's amazing.""",Bishop Auckland gymnast Amy Tinkler was inspired by watching the London 2012 Olympics and is @placeholder for taking part herself following her selection for the Team GB squad at Rio 2016 .,needed,responsible,excited,free,noted,2
"The artwork, titled DHEAD, was originally donated for the fundraising ARTAID 98 exhibition in the city in 1998. His portrait was auctioned during Lyon & Turnbull's contemporary paintings sale, making £22,500. It had been valued at between £3,000 and £5,000. Bowie died on 10 January this year after a battle with liver cancer. A one-time art school student, Bowie's paintings focus on abstract head studies influenced by the bizarreness and esotericism of 1930s era German Expressionist art. Charlotte Riordan, picture specialist at Lyon & Turnbull, said: ""Best known of course as a singer/songwriter, Bowie's entire career was spent actively blurring the lines between the art forms of music, performance and design; the visual playing as big a part as the aural.""","A self - portrait by David Bowie has gone under the hammer in Edinburgh , making four - times its @placeholder .",weight,role,loss,valuation,limit,3
"Rose Property Consultants' plans for Nene Park, which includes the former Rushden and Diamonds ground, include a multi-use football facility along with entertainment and retail zones. Up to 170 jobs could be created if the plans go ahead. A spokesman for the developer said it was ""not cost effective"" to keep the football stadium. Tim Morris said: ""No one yet has disagreed that the stadium is not economically viable."" Rushden and Diamonds was founded by Max Griggs in 1992 by the amalgamation of Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds. After building a 6,500-seat state-of-the-art stadium in Irthlingborough, the club was half way up the third tier of football when Mr Griggs pulled out in 2005 for financial reasons. The club was sold to a supporters' trust but it eventually folded in 2011. Shortly afterwards, Kettering Town played at the ground for 18 months but could not afford its long-term upkeep. East Northamptonshire District Council had said any new plans for the site must contain a leisure facility. Rose Property said it was ""too early"" to say how much the project would cost but the plan would be a ""complementary offer"" to Irthlingborough town centre. The plans would ""help to publicise [its] shops and provide additional car parking"" while ""elements of the famous heritage of Rushden & Diamonds FC will be conserved"". Comments from the public will be taken into account when preparing a planning application, which could go before the council before the end of the year, the developers said. The proposals will be displayed at Huxlow Science College on 19 and 20 September.","The stadium of a @placeholder football club is set to be demolished to make way for a leisure park , developers have said .",new,national,defunct,popular,former,2
16 July 2016 Last updated at 18:02 BST The parade of vehicles from the golden age of travel set off from Paris Street in Exeter on Saturday and made their way along to Bretonside in Plymouth. It marks the closure of both city bus stations this summer to make way for modernised facilities.,A convoy of vintage coaches has made its way through Devon to mark the @placeholder closure of both Exeter and Plymouth 's bus stations .,latest,original,major,imminent,vast,3
"Pakistan, needing a daunting 490 to win, began the penultimate day on 70-2 and had reached 382-8 by the close. Shafiq ended the day 100 not out from 140 balls, while Azhar Ali (71), Younus Khan (65) and Mohammad Amir (48) also provided resistance. Australia need two wickets for victory, while Pakistan need another 108 runs. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.",Asad Shafiq scored an unbeaten century as @placeholder Pakistan frustrated Australia on day four of the first Test at the Gabba in Brisbane .,suspicious,impressive,south,stubborn,west,3
"Vaughan said England did not ""respect"" Test cricket after their heavy defeat by South Africa in the second Test. ""It has been the story of the Test team for two and a half years,"" Vaughan told BBC Radio 5 live on Wednesday. ""They don't seem to be able to read the situation - they have this gung-ho approach."" Speaking on BBC Radio 5 live's Tuffers & Vaughan programme, Vaughan added: ""For such a long period of time they have played as if the only way to approach it is to hit the ball to the boundary. You have to be able to wear the opposition down. ""Jonny Bairstow came out at number five batting on roller-blades, trying to smash everything to the boundary. I don't think they respected the way Test cricket needed to be played. England slipped to a 340-run defeat - their eighth in 13 Tests - and batted for just 96.1 overs across both innings. Root had called the comments ""very unfair"" in his post-match news conference. But, preparing for his third Test match as England captain on Thursday at The Oval, said he had since spoken to his mentor Vaughan and accepted the comments were ""a little bit"" constructive. ""It's his job, isn't it, to be opinionated and say what he thinks,"" the Yorkshireman said. ""At the time I was very disappointed with the way we played and caught a little bit off guard with the question. ""It felt a bit personal at the time, but on reflection you have to understand people have an obligation to do their job and say how they feel they see it."" Vaughan added: ""I'm passionate about the England team and I get frustrated when I see a team with so much talent. I don't think they've got the make-up of the side right. ""The batting has been a weakness for a while now. The talent is there and there is all the potential to be a brilliant team, but you don't become a brilliant team without the brains and being smart. ""You've got to have a group of players that are very smart in the middle and one week they play smart cricket and the next they don't. They should be more consistent than they have been over the last year or so. ""They had to take a lot of criticism and rightly so, but they could quite easily turn it around this week."" The four-Test series is level at 1-1 after South Africa beat England at Trent Bridge following their defeat at Lord's.","Former England captain Michael Vaughan has stood by his criticism of the current Test side - which skipper Joe Root @placeholder "" felt a bit personal "" .",remains,hopes,admitted,has,declaring,2
"In a memo to staff, leaked to tech news website the Verge, he said that bullying behaviour on the network was driving users away. He promised tougher action to deal with abusers. A series of high-profile users have quit Twitter in recent months, citing online abuse. In his memo to staff, Mr Costolo wrote: ""We suck at dealing with abuse and trolls on the platform and we've sucked at it for years. ""It's no secret that the rest of the world talks about it every day. We lose core user after core user by not addressing simple trolling issues that they face every day."" His words echo a December blog post in which the company admitted that it ""was nowhere near being done making changes in this area"". It promises that, in coming months, it will bring in further user controls and improvements in the way users can report abusive accounts. The debate over so-called internet trolls - people who use social media accounts to abuse others - has been attracting headlines for several years now. The daughter of actor Robin Williams signed off Twitter following taunts about her father's suicide. Screenwriter Jane Goldman deleted her account following abuse of her family. And Sara Payne, whose daughter Sarah was abducted and murdered in 2000, said she was leaving the social media network after years of online harassment. Increasingly victims of trolling are confronting their bullies. When a troll targeted US journalist Lindy West, setting up an account in her dead father's name, she wrote about it. After describing some of the abuse, she received an email from the troll, apologising for his behaviour. And Isabella Sorley, who was jailed after posting abusive messages on Twitter about feminist campaigner Caroline Criado-Perez, has been attempting to make amends, appearing in media interviews condemning her own words and urging other young people not to follow in her footsteps. Twitter's confession about how it deals with online abuse comes ahead of rumours that it is about to strike a deal with Google to make its 140-character updates more searchable on Google. The deal may be confirmed when the firm releases its financial results for 2014, expected on 5 February.","Twitter 's chief executive Dick Costolo has admitted that the company "" sucks "" when it comes to dealing with abuse and trolling on the @placeholder .",latest,service,debut,issue,duty,1
"Ex-England midfielder Cole, 33, has joined Coventry City on loan from Villa, who are 19th in the table with four points from nine games. Grealish, 20, has scored one goal in six top-flight appearances this season and Cole said: ""The gaffer loves him. ""He has gone beyond potential and is an important cog in the wheel at Villa."" Grealish made his Villa debut in the penultimate game of the 2013-14 Premier League season but played a more prominent role last season as the club narrowly avoided relegation and reached the FA Cup final. He recently opted to play for England, despite having turned out for the Republic of Ireland at Under-21 level. Cole, a former West Ham, Chelsea and Liverpool player, added: ""When you step into that world of Premier League football the expectancy levels are massive and someone with the ability levels of Jack, the expectancy levels go up so you need to have the mentality to cope. ""It is important that the club build the team around him. I think they have the perfect gaffer for him. ""He is going to be a massive player for Villa over the future."" Villa won their opening league game of the season but have since lost seven and drawn one of their following eight games. Sherwood has come under pressure but Cole has backed the 46-year-old to avoid relegation with the West Midlands club. ""The manager has a lot of qualities he brings to the table and he is also getting better everyday,"" said Cole. ""He is learning the trade himself. But he is definitely good enough to keep Villa up.""",Joe Cole @placeholder Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood plans to build a team around midfielder Jack Grealish as the club fight for Premier League survival .,appointed,expects,remains,believes,denied,3
"The possible offer is pitched at £20.80 per share, which would value WS Atkins at £2bn. The UK firm says the bid is sufficiently high that it may recommend it to its shareholders, assuming a firm offer is made by 1 May. Meanwhile the FTSE 100 index fell 40 points to 7,283, down 0.4%. The biggest fall of the day came from Imagination Technologies, whose shares plunged 62% to 103p after tech giant Apple said it would end a deal to use its products. The move by Apple, Imagination's largest customer, means the loss of lucrative royalty payments. Imagination relies on Apple for about half of its revenues, with the US giant using the UK firm's chip technology in its iPhones, iPads, and iPods under a licensing agreement. ITV fell 2.6% as the broadcaster's shares relinquished gains recorded last week after bid speculation. Shares in ITV had jumped in late trading on Friday after suggestions that the company could be a takeover target for Liberty Global. BP shares fell slightly despite announcing it had sold its Forties Pipeline System in the North Sea for $250m. Earlier, the Markit/CIPS manufacturing purchasing managers' index fell to 54.2 in March, down from 54.5 in February. A figure above 50 suggests the economy is growing, but the reading was weaker than expected. The pound ended the day 0.6% lower against the dollar at $1.247, and 0.6% lower against the euro at 1.171 euros.",Shares in the engineering @placeholder WS Atkins jumped 27 % to £ 19.50 after a takeover offer from the Canadian engineering group SNC - Lavalin .,conglomerate,professional,division,consultancy,lost,3
"Unite members have been taking action at Faslane and Coulport since March in a dispute with employer Babcock Marine. Unite said it had learned of the MoD plans on Wednesday. The MoD said it was not involved in the dispute but Royal Navy staff would step in ""where there is a safety issue"". The Faslane base on the Clyde is home to the UK's fleet of Trident nuclear submarines. Unite members voted to take industrial action after the union accused Babcock of a ""systematic campaign to undermine workers"" in order to push through further outsourcing at the bases. Babcock has said it ""absolutely"" refutes the allegations. Talks intended to resolve the dispute were held recently at the conciliation service Acas but broke down after two days. The union represents a range of workers at Faslane and Coulport, including cleaners, housekeepers, logistics operatives, drivers and mail staff. It also has members in radiation monitoring and strategic weapons support roles. Unite regional officer Stephen Dean said: ""It is outrageous for the Ministry of Defence to get involved in a trade dispute in this way, and a clear attack on the democratic rights of our members. ""The MoD is misusing the nation's defence staff - ordering them in to help an employer who is attacking workers' rights."" An MoD spokesman added: ""This is an issue between Babcock and their employees. Royal Navy personnel are not taking over any civilian posts but where there is a safety issue they will step in."" In a statement, Babcock said: ""We support the Ministry of Defence and Royal Navy with the delivery of safe and secure operations daily at HMNB (Her Majesty's Naval Base) Clyde. ""The current dispute with Unite does not change that focus. ""We have written to Unite at a national level to reiterate our fully considered offer which addresses all of the concerns raised at the initial ACAS meeting and are continuing to work hard to find a resolution to this dispute.""",A trade union has expressed anger after learning military personnel could step in to carry out the @placeholder of civilian staff taking part in industrial action at two naval bases in Scotland .,memory,duties,executions,closure,extent,1
"The black and white male cat, called Jordan, is owned by friars at the university's Catholic Dominican chaplaincy. But he spends much of his time asleep on his favourite turquoise chairs in the library. Jordan, who was last seen on 13 March, has a large online following and in 2014 was issued with his own matriculation card by staff. The university press office issued an alert via Twitter on Tuesday, asking people to keep an eye out for Jordan, who is known to frequent George Square. Students have since posted worried messages on a Facebook page set up for the cat. Louise Krüger wrote: ""Come back library cat! There's no way I can get through these final essays without you and your sassy face."" Natalia Sokolova added: "" I hope you've just found a girlfriend, Library Cat, or hanging out with your mates. Do let us know you are OK, the last thing we need is to lose you.""",Edinburgh University 's @placeholder library cat has been reported missing .,mayoral,famous,ruling,central,upcoming,1
"The canteen at Kilbride Central near Doagh is also the assembly hall, sports hall and P7 classroom. The video has been made for the attention of the Department of Education and North Eastern Education Board. The school is appealing for a new hall or an extension to ease its plight. Teacher Julie West said every day around lunchtime is a logistics nightmare. ""Each day there's quite a lot of disruption, because it's not just a dinner hall at dinners, there's a lot of time required to set up for the dinners,"" she said. ""I would estimate that I would lose at least 30 minutes teaching time every day. ""But then we have to up sticks, move all the tables, chairs and go somewhere else in the school, but there isn't really anywhere else to go. ""There's been days when we've had to squeeze into the staffroom."" Rebecca McCrea and June McNeil are classroom assistants and lunchtime supervisors. ""It's very disruptive and it's very noisy actually,"" June said. ""You could have 70 or 80 children in this tiny little room."" Rebecca added: ""They come back, the food's all over the floor, it's just not a very hygienic situation really. ""You shouldn't have to have food served in a classroom under any circumstances. It's supposed to be education in the 21st Century, it's ridiculous."" The video was the idea of principal Christopher Currie. ""I came home at night to my wife griping about the situation,"" he said. ""She said 'there's no point griping or giving off to me about it, you have to tell people about it'. ""I decided there's only one way to do that, I'm going to show the North Eastern Board, I'm going to show the Department of Education and whoever is interested in looking at it, I'm going to show them how bad the situation actually is. ""Unless you work in the school on a daily basis, it's very easy to say we have a space shortage, but until you see it on the screen and you see it for real for yourself, it's not possible to imaging how bad it is.""",A primary school in County Antrim has made a social media video to highlight their acute @placeholder of classroom space for the growing number of pupils .,lack,status,portrayal,chances,principles,0
"It means importers will not be able to get hard currency to buy a list of 40 items ranging from rice to cement. The list includes Indian incense, plastic and rubber products, soap and even private jets. It has also restricted access to the interbank currency market for the purchase of foreign currency bonds. In April, the central bank limited the amount that Nigerians could spend on credit cards abroad. The Nigerian currency, the naira, has plunged because of the fall in the oil price. The central bank has spent $3.4bn propping it up since it fixed the exchange rate in February and tightened trading rules to curb speculation. ""We see this policy move as confirmation that foreign exchange supply remains extremely tight. But more worryingly, it suggests that the central bank remains reluctant to devalue the naira,"" said Yvonne Mhango, sub-Saharan Africa economist at Renaissance Capital. The central bank has said in the past that devaluing the naira by allowing it to float freely on the currency markets is not an option. The naira, which was trading at 198.50 to the dollar on the interbank market, was reported to be trading close to 220 on the black market in the commercial capital, Lagos, on Wednesday. Analysts said the latest measures meant importers would increasingly turn to the black market to buy dollars. Cobus de Hart of South Africa's NKC Africa Economics said: ""The decision to, in effect, introduce additional capital controls does not bode well in relation to investor perception and may also adversely affect domestic business operations and costs.""",The Nigerian central bank has @placeholder new foreign exchange controls to try to stem the flow of dollars out of the country .,suggested,welcomed,imposed,defended,offered,2
"Several athletes have come under scrutiny after stolen medical records showed they used banned substances for medical reasons under TUE rules. Briton Froome, 31, said the system is ""open to abuse"" and must be addressed ""urgently"" by cycling's governing body, the UCI, and the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada). ""I have never had a 'win at all costs' approach in this regard,"" the Team Sky rider said in a statement. ""I am not looking to push the boundaries of the rules. ""I believe that this is something that athletes need to take responsibility for themselves, until more stringent protocols can be put in place."" Froome and Sir Bradley Wiggins, a former team-mate at Team Sky, were among the athletes whose medical records were made public by hacking group Fancy Bears. There is no suggestion any of the athletes named have broken anti-doping rules. Froome, whose TUEs for prednisolone in May 2013 and April 2014 were revealed, said: ""There are athletes who not only abide by the rules that are in place, but also those of fair play. ""I take my position in the sport very seriously and I know that I have to not only abide by the rules but also go above and beyond that to set a good example both morally and ethically."" Media playback is not supported on this device Wiggins, Britain's most decorated Olympian and the first British winner of the Tour de France in 2012, has been criticised for the timing of his TUEs, shortly before major races in 2011, 2012 and 2013. He said he took the anti-inflammatory drug triamcinolone for allergies and respiratory issues, telling the BBC on Sunday that he was not trying to gain an ""unfair advantage"" from being allowed to use an otherwise banned steroid. Team Sky boss Sir Dave Brailsford on Monday said the team did not ""do not cross the line"" over performance-enhancing drugs and that he had complete trust in their doctors. Media playback is not supported on this device","Tour de France winner Chris Froome says athletes must "" take responsibility "" and not "" push the boundaries of the rules "" following criticism of the therapeutic use @placeholder system .",health,scoring,crisis,control,exemption,4
"The event in Perth has three strokeplay rounds and two cuts, before the top 24 contest a six-hole knockout matchplay. Foster, the 41-year-old world number 657 whose only European Tour title is the 2003 Dunhill Championship, had seven birdies in his 66 in Australia. Australian Brett Rumford matched him, with England's Robert Dinwiddie one of 10 players one shot behind. Jordan Smith, the 24-year-old English rookie who finished third behind Graeme Storm and Rory McIlroy at the South African Open last month, is a further shot back at four under after three consecutive birdies in his 68. ""It's a brand new event for everyone so you break your mentalities,"" Foster told the European Tour website. ""I think that's maybe why you'll see better scoring, because everybody has got to aim for that highest spot - and the higher people aim, results tend to get better."" There are 156 players at the tournament at Lake Karrinyup Country Club, with the leading 65 after 36 holes making it through to the weekend. A further cut will be made after 54 holes of strokeplay and if there are players tied for 24th place, a sudden-death play-off will determine who qualifies for the final day. The top eight players after three rounds become seeds and receive a bye in Sunday's matchplay finale, with the other 16 players randomly paired together to contest the opening matches. Any matches tied after six holes will go to sudden death on a purpose-built 90-yard hole that uses the 18th green.",England 's Mark Foster has a share of the lead at six under @placeholder after round one of the inaugural World Super 6 .,caution,triumph,par,loss,16,2
"Leading 1-0 from the first leg, Milan scored three first-half goals through Jeremy Menez (2) and Alessio Romagnoli. Alessandria brought more than 15,000 fans to the San Siro, but an own goal by Roberto Sabato and Balotelli's late strike ensured there would be no shock. Milan will play Juventus or Inter Milan in the final.",On - loan Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli scored as AC Milan cruised into the Coppa Italia final after an @placeholder win over third - tier Alessandria .,easy,disappointing,ongoing,unexpected,aggregate,0
"Mr Hollande also called for an end to the decades-long US trade embargo against Cuba. He said the embargo badly damaged development of the island. Mr Hollande is the first French president to visit Cuba since 1898, and the first Western European leader on the island since the 1980s. President Hollande and Fidel Castro spoke for an hour, according to Liberation journalist Laure Bretton who tweeted his comments (in French) after the meeting. ""I had in front of me a man who had made history,"" Mr Hollande told her. He later met Fidel's brother and current President Raul Castro. Speaking earlier on Monday at the University of Havana, Mr Hollande said France would do its utmost to ensure that ""the measures which have so badly harmed Cuba's development can finally be repealed"". He was referring to the US trade embargo, which remains in place, although relations between the US and Cuba have improved in recent months. The diplomatic thaw between Cuba and the US was announced in December. Mr Hollande announced plans to double the number of scholarships to enable Cuban students to continue their studies in France, as part of attempts to increase academic and scientific co-operation between the two nations. The president's first appointment on Monday morning was to bestow France's highest award, the Legion of Honour, on the head of the Catholic Church in Cuba, Cardinal Jaime Ortega. The Cuban Catholic Church has acted as a mediator between dissidents and the Communist government. The BBC's Will Grant in Havana says that unlike some other European countries, France has long maintained reasonably good relations with Cuba and wants to benefit from the new economic openness. After landing at Havana airport, Mr Hollande said the visit was a moment of ""great emotion"". Before arriving, he told reporters that France sought to ""be the first among European nations, and the first among Western nations, to be able to say to the Cubans that we will be at their side if they decide themselves to take needed steps toward opening up"". Mr Hollande later travelled to Haiti. A number of high-ranking US and European politicians have visited Cuba since 17 December, when the US and Cuba announced they would move towards re-establishing diplomatic ties. They include New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, EU Foreign Policy chief Federica Mogherini and top diplomats from Japan and Russia. But Mr Hollande is the first Western European leader in Cuba since Spanish Prime Minister Felipe Gonzales in 1986.",French President Francois Hollande has met Cuba 's 1959 @placeholder leaders Fidel and Raul Castro on a historic trip to Havana .,revolutionary,national,cuban,communist,mandatory,0
"Kath Cassidy has served beverages to dozens of home and away players, managers and journalists at St James' Park since 1963. To celebrate her retirement, the 88-year-old will be a special guest at the club's game against Norwich on Sunday. Tributes have poured in from the likes of Alan Shearer, Kevin Keegan, Arsene Wenger, and Sir Alex Ferguson. The club described her as ""legendary"" and ""much loved"". Kevin Keegan said: ""Players can be replaced, managers can be replaced, but people like you, Kath, are irreplaceable."" Sir Alex said: ""Serving tea to the media cannot be an easy job so you well and truly deserve a long and happy retirement.""",Newcastle United 's tea lady has stepped down from her match day @placeholder after more than 50 years of service .,version,status,duties,debut,safety,2
"Oksana Sevastidi left Moscow's Lefortovo prison on Sunday morning. She was convicted last year over a 2008 text message to a friend in Georgia in which she mentioned that Russian tanks were moving towards Georgia. She denies any wrongdoing. Georgia and Russia went to war over Georgia's breakaway South Ossetia region in 2008. Tens of thousands of Georgians who lived in South Ossetia were forced to flee their homes during the brief war in August that year. Russia later recognised South Ossetia and Abkhazia, another Georgia's breakaway region, as independent states. On Sunday, Oksana Sevastidi told waiting reporters that she was grateful to everyone, but refused to make any further comment. Last December, President Putin described the court verdict in her case as ""quite tough"". He pardoned her earlier this month. Despite this, Oksana Sevastidi's lawyer said he would be demanding the cancellation of the verdict and the acquittal of his client.",A Russian woman sentenced to seven years in prison on @placeholder charges and later pardoned by President Vladimir Putin has been released .,free,rape,journalism,duty,treason,4
"Early Years Minister Mark McDonald announced the move in response to two reports on child protection. He said the ""archaic language"" in the current 1937 Children and Young Persons Act ""has resulted in difficulties in prosecuting offences"". Mr McDonald will also chair a national child protection action group. Opposition parties broadly welcomed the plans, while raising questions about specific issues. The announcement follows the findings of an independent review of the child protection system, led by former Crown Office chief Catherine Dyer, and the government's child protection improvement programme report. Ms Dyer's report concluded that the child protection system ""works well"" for young people identified as being at risk, and is ""capable of delivering the support needed"". However, it noted the ""complex and sensitive"" issues dealt with and the ""new risks emerging"". It recommended the establishment of a national child protection leadership group, the development of a national child protection register, and a set of national standards for those undertaking significant case reviews. In a statement to MSPs, Mr McDonald said all 12 recommendations from the report would be taken forward. The new criminal offence would be an amendment to the Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Act 1937, the ""archaic"" wording of which Mr McDonald said was making it difficult to prosecute abusers. He told members: ""Catherine Dyer's review concludes that, in general, our child protection system works well. However, both she and the Child Protection Improvement Programme Report have identified opportunities to strengthen all aspects of the system to better protect our children. ""I have made clear where I expect to see improvements in Scotland's child protection system, particularly in relation to consistency of approach. ""If in a year's time there is little evidence of real and substantial progress then I will not hesitate to bring forward legislation to provide an appropriate statutory underpinning."" During the subsequent questions, Scottish Conservative Miles Briggs raised the ""worrying trend"" of human trafficking, asking if there would be specific measures to tackle this. Mr McDonald replied that the government has a ""zero-tolerance"" approach to trafficking, and is raising awareness of the services available to victims. Labour's Iain Gray welcomed any progress towards protecting children, but raised concerns about the speed of ""what has been quite a lengthy process"". Mr McDonald told him he had ""expectations around the pace of improvement I expect to see"". Scottish Green MSP John Finnie praised the government's record of engaging with the views of looked after children, while Lib Dem Liam McArthur welcomed the willingness to accept the recommendations of the reports.",The Scottish government is to bring forward a new law to define and criminalise the @placeholder abuse and neglect of children .,traditional,forthcoming,parental,weakening,emotional,4
"In a joint statement, the pair acknowledged their relationship had been volatile. ""Our relationship was intensely passionate and at times volatile, but always bound by love,"" it read. Lawyers for Heard filed a motion on Tuesday to dismiss a temporary restraining order against Depp. News of the divorce settlement came just a day before a hearing regarding the restraining order was due to begin. The temporary order had ordered Depp not to contact Heard, and stay 100 yards away from her, after she accused him of striking her and throwing a mobile phone during a fight earlier this year. The Hollywood star, 53, had always denied abuse allegations made by his former wife. Heard, 30, filed for divorce in May and obtained the temporary restraining order against Depp a few days later. The couple, who were married for just under 18 months, also came to a financial settlement as part of their divorce. Unconfirmed reports put the value of the settlement between $7 million (£5.4 million) and $7.7 million (£5.9 million). ""Neither party has made false accusations for financial gain. There was never any intent of physical or emotional harm,"" the statement continued. It said Heard would be donating proceeds from the divorce settlement to an undisclosed charity. Neither of the actors said they would comment further on the case. Depp has two children from a previous relationship with French singer and model Vanessa Paradis. Follow us on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, on Instagram at bbcnewsents, or email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.","Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have settled their divorce , saying neither of them @placeholder to cause the other any physical or emotional harm .",keen,intended,wishes,attempts,want,1
"Cavubati, 28, was also ordered to pay £500 costs following a Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing on Tuesday. ""I would like to apologise to my team-mates, the coaches and supporters,"" said the Fiji international. ""I was struggling to breathe and reacted in a way I would never normally do. I sincerely apologise to Jebb."" He added: ""It was uncharacteristic and this is not the type of player I am."" Cavubati has made 12 appearances in all competitions since joining Warriors in September. Warriors currently sit 10th in the Premiership table, one point above Irish and bottom-of-the-table Newcastle Falcons. Worcester Warriors scrum-half Luke Baldwin, signed from Bristol last summer, has signed a new undisclosed-length contract at Sixways. Baldwin, 25, has started Worcester's last four matches, having taken his chance following injuries to Jonny Arr and Charlie Mulchrone. ""As a young English nine Luke Baldwin has got potential,"" director of rugby Dean Ryan told BBC Hereford & Worcester. ""At the moment he's got a great chance to show himself in the Premiership and he's maximising his opportunity.""",Worcester Warriors lock Tevita Cavubati has been banned for nine weeks for biting Jebb Sinclair in Sunday 's Premiership @placeholder at London Irish .,glory,loss,matches,future,national,1
"Zhanna Nemtsova told the BBC that she had received threats, and this was one of the reasons behind her departure. In a newspaper column, she said Russian propaganda echoed the era of genocide in Nazi Germany and Rwanda. Mr Nemtsov, a leading Kremlin critic, was shot dead in Moscow in February. Five suspects have been arrested over the killing, all of them from the Russian republic of Chechnya. However, the investigation has not established who ordered the murder, and one of the suspects has said he was forced to make a confession. Several critics of Russian President Vladimir Putin have left the country over the last few years, complaining of intimidation and authoritarianism. A close friend of Mr Nemtsov, Vladimir Kara-Murza, was admitted to hospital with acute kidney failure last month. Doctors have not established a cause and his father told the BBC he suspected poisoning. In a column for business daily Vedomosti, Ms Nemtsova said state-controlled media in Russia had contributed to her father's death by labelling him and other opposition leaders ""traitors"". She accused pro-Kremlin journalists of spreading hatred and intolerance, and urged the West to impose sanctions against those involved. ""Many of the texts of Kremlin-controlled media recall the rhetoric of African propagandists,"" she wrote. ""Putin's information machine - similar to those in Nazi Germany and Rwanda - is using criminal methods of propaganda, and sowing hatred which generates violence and terror.""","A daughter of murdered Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov has accused pro-Kremlin media of spreading hateful propaganda , and says she has left Russia to live in @placeholder .",contention,trouble,consent,exile,power,3
"Wrexham-based Sgt Laura Salisbury-Jones has received North Wales Police's diversity champion award. Ms Salisbury-Jones can use sign language and is able to engage with the deaf community and identify those in need of police support. She will now teach officers basic tips to assist communication and deliver an introduction to the language. ""It is important that all communities are able to access the services North Wales Police provides and I would like to thank the deaf community for their willingness to engage with us,"" she said. Greg George, head of diversity at North Wales Police, said: ""In her own time, she has completed levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 in BSL (British Sign Language) and plans to continue this amazing achievement by becoming the force's first fully qualified BSL interpreter.''",A police officer has been recognised for her @placeholder work with the deaf community across north Wales .,ongoing,latest,volunteer,immediate,outstanding,4
"Mr Tusk faces questions over embarrassing remarks attributed to his Foreign Minister, Radoslaw Sikorski, about close allies the US and UK. In another leaked tape, the country's top banker discusses the next election with the interior minister. Investigations continue into how Wprost magazine obtained the recordings. Published by the magazine over the past two weeks, they were made in one or more restaurants in the capital, Warsaw, and are believed to date back as far as last summer. Wprost's chief editor, Sylwester Latkowski, was being questioned on Tuesday as a witness in the inquiry after he resisted attempts to search the magazine's office and computers last week. Mr Sikorski has not denied the remarks, accompanied by obscenities, that have been attributed to him. Central bank governor Marek Belka has said he will not resign over the remarks he is alleged to have said. The conservative opposition party, Law and Justice, is calling for Mr Tusk's centre-right coalition to resign but correspondents say this is unlikely at present. The scandal is especially embarrassing for Poland, the biggest of the former Soviet bloc states to join the EU, as it celebrates 25 years of freedom, marking the overthrow of its communist government and first, semi-free elections in 1989. The Sejm, or lower house of parliament, is assembling for a three-day debate on the issue, state radio reports. In one recording, Mr Sikorski can apparently be heard saying Poland's relationship with the US would prove worthless in the event of a crisis involving Germany or Russia: ""It is downright harmful because it creates a false sense of security."" As heard on the tape, he also ridicules UK Prime Minister David Cameron's immigration policy and views on the EU. Mr Sikorski, Poland's nominee to replace Catherine Ashton as EU foreign policy chief, also uses obscene and possibly racist language, according to the transcript published by Wprost. Defending himself this week, he said the government had come under attack from an as yet unidentified ""organised crime group"". In the earlier leak, Wprost published the content of an alleged private conversation in which Poland's top banker discussed the next election with Interior Minister Bartlomiej Sienkiewicz. Under Polish law, the central bank must remain independent of politics. Prime Minister Tusk has already said he will not dismiss officials whose compromising conversations were caught on tape in what he called a ""criminal"" action by ""ill-intentioned people"". ""The Polish government will not be dictated to by people who illegally planted these bugs... whether by ill-will, naivety, greed or to serve political interests,"" he told journalists on Monday. One theory is that the conversations were recorded for purposes of blackmail.",A scandal over leaked recordings of top officials in Poland is going to parliament as Prime Minister Donald Tusk @placeholder to defend his ministers .,refuses,attempts,prepares,continue,has,2
"The Scottish club said a recent consultation found that admitting women members was supported by over three-quarters of those who participated. Muirfield voted in May not to admit women members and lost its right to stage the Open Championship. Royal Troon, situated in South Ayrshire, is the host for this year's Open, which runs from 14-17 July. Troon said in January it would review of its male-only membership policy. Club captain Martin Cheyne said: ""Recently we spoke about the need for our club to reflect the modern society in which we exist. ""I am pleased that a large majority of members who responded to our survey agree and support opening the club to women."" Muirfield's vote to change its rules and allow women fell short of the required two-thirds majority. As well as provoking an Open ban, the decision received widespread condemnation from players, administrators and politicians. World number three and former Open champion Rory McIlroy said: ""It's more of a loss to Muirfield than it is to us.""",Royal Troon is to hold a special meeting on 1 July to @placeholder the introduction of women members .,promote,welcome,await,prevent,propose,4
"Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board said they struggled to recruit in the UK and held internet interviews for those unable to meet face-to-face. Some nurses have already started work at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor; Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Bodelwyddan and Wrexham Maelor. A health board spokesman said: ""We need to attract qualified nurses."" She added: ""During 2014 we recruited over 70 nurses from Spain; 45 of these have now moved to Wales and taken up their posts, with the rest due to join us this year.""","More than 70 nurses have been recruited from Spain due to a hospital staffing @placeholder in north Wales , with some being interviewed using Skype .",dispute,service,scandal,crisis,remains,3
"Only the hosts, who are making their first appearance in the finals, and Scotland have not lifted the trophy. Scotland take on six-times winners Germany before Northern Ireland face Spain in a Windsor Park double-header. England, champions in 2009, meet Italy in their group opener at Mourneview Park in Lurgan. Northern Ireland, Scotland, Spain and Germany are in Group A with England and Italy joined by holders France and the Netherlands in Group B. Spain, who have finished runners-up in each of the past three seasons, will provide a massive test for Northern Ireland, who are managed by Northern Ireland national women's coach Alfie Wylie. Northern Ireland will go up against Scotland, who qualified for the tournament in style with three wins in the elite round, at Mourneview Park on Friday night. The Scots scored 28 goals in qualifying, conceding five, and striker Erin Cuthbert was second highest scorer with 10 goals. England, who have reached the final four times, were given a bye in qualifying but were impressive in the elite round where they scored 12 times without reply in their three games.",Six former winners will be vying for @placeholder once again when the Uefa Women 's U19 Championship starts in Northern Ireland on Tuesday .,keeping,glory,service,victory,control,1
"Dr Alison Blackwell, who runs the Scottish Midge Forecast, said the consequences could be more of the insects next year. The scientists said that overall this year there were fewer midges than previous years because the cold and wet summer affected the two main hatches. A midge trap in Argyll had almost two million fewer insects than in 2014. At Gairloch in Wester Ross, another trap used for surveying midge numbers were found to have fallen by one and half million insects.","Autumn 's warm weather produced a @placeholder third hatching of biting midges , a scientist has said .",superb,rare,powerful,whole,popular,1
"Titled ""Albert Finney was never a member"", it debunks myths while also celebrating past events at the venue. Project manager Leslie Holmes said: ""Our plaques are a bluey green, to be a bit different from the official English Heritage scheme."" It is being held in conjunction with the Manchester International Festival. Mr Holmes said: ""Whenever I go to London, I'm always amazed by how many blue plaques there are about the lives of the rich and famous, but hardly any in Salford, so I thought it would be good to change this - even for the weekend - and put 20 plaques here at Salford Lads Club."" He said the exhibition's title was ""a humorous way of putting the record straight"" on a myth that Salford-born actor Finney, who appeared in Skyfall and The Bourne Ultimatum, was a member when he was a boy. The plaques, designed by the artist Amber Sanchez, will be on display at the venue until Sunday afternoon.","A display of spoof blue plaques on celebrities ' links with Salford Lads Club , which @placeholder appeared on an album by The Smiths , has gone on show .",first,previously,mistakenly,famously,also,3
"Citizens Advice said that travellers who did not buy a ""bolt-on"" - allowing for a set amount of data use - could see higher bills. The other option was simply for holidaymakers to turn off data roaming on their devices while travelling. The charity is calling for a price cap to ensure nobody is caught out. Among the cases it has seen are military personnel being billed for thousands of pounds by their mobile operator while deployed abroad, as well as holidaymakers facing high charges after using maps, uploading photos or downloading albums. In June, it was announced that data roaming charges would be abolished within the European Union by June 2017. The ban will be preceded by a 14-month interim period, in which companies can still add surcharges - but at a reduced rate.","Holidaymakers travelling outside the EU @placeholder paying mobile bills up to 80 times higher than they need to , owing to roaming charges , a charity has warned .",scandal,risk,services,consideration,report,1
"The availability of psychoactive drugs was also a concern following a spate of hospital admissions. Progress had been made since the last report but concerns remained, the chief inspector of prisons said. The National Offender Management Service said it would ""work hard to improve"". HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) carried out the inspection last autumn during 29 September and 3 October. Inspectors said levels of violence had risen since the last inspection and ""were now considerably higher than in similar prisons"". They said not enough was being done to ""investigate individual violent incidents"" and the prison was not dealing with perpetrators and victims. Concern was also raised over the ""availability of new psychoactive substances such as 'Spice'"" - a substance which is a synthetic cannabinoid and acts like cannabis. The inspection report cited seven ""Spice-related emergency admissions to hospital"" in the past six months. But ""the governor and staff had made huge efforts to respond to recommendations,"" HMIP said in its report. Inspectors said they were ""pleased"" to find ""a marked improvement in the staff culture and attitudes of staff since 2013"". They also said mental health provision was ""very good"", with prisoners at risk of suicide and self-harm feeling ""well-supported"". But although ""considerable progress"" had been made, the prison still required support to make further improvements. Chief Inspector of Prisons Nick Hardwick said: ""HMP Bristol has come a long way in a relatively short time since the last inspection. ""The distance the prison has already travelled has involved real determination, hard work and resilience from managers and staff which needs to be recognised. ""It is important they now receive support to make the further improvements required."" Michael Spurr, from the National Offender Management Service, said: ""There remain a number of key areas for improvement, and the prison will continue to work hard to address these, supported by 10 new prison officers who will start later this month."" The prison was previously criticised following an unannounced inspection in May 2013 when concerned inspectors said they would ""return earlier than usual"". HMP Bristol is a category B local prison holding young adult and adult men.","Levels of violence have "" risen sharply "" at Bristol Prison , with not "" enough being done to protect some @placeholder prisoners "" , a report has found .",major,vulnerable,false,female,personal,1
"The ""iPitch"" at the Stobart Stadium was criticised by former Warrington full-back Richie Mathers, who posted images of grazes to his body on Twitter. He described the surface, on which his side won 32-14, as an ""absolute joke"". But Widnes claim that Mathers' injuries are more likely the result of the icy conditions the match was played in. The club's chief executive, Julie Gaskell, stated: ""We had four games on the pitch this weekend and you have to bear in mind the extreme weather. On Friday night, it went down to minus seven. We are happy for Widnes to continue using the iPitch ""The injuries are consistent with those on any surface in those temperatures. We noted there were similar injuries from the game at Salford on Saturday. ""Our players have been training on a similar surface for the last nine months and there have been no issues. I am sure any problems would have shown up. ""We have also had five-a-side football and boys and girls tag rugby on the pitch over the last four weeks and again we have had no reported injuries."" The Rugby Football League say their match commissioner had no concerns about the surface, which is the first artificial pitch ever to be used in the sport. ""We are happy for Widnes to continue using the iPitch,"" said RFL spokesman John Ledger. ""The indications are that it posed no more danger to players than on any other surface over the weekend. We believe the extreme weather may have been an issue.""",Widnes have rejected concerns raised about the @placeholder of their artificial pitch following Friday night 's Super League opener against Wakefield .,development,safety,state,lack,possibility,1
"The Dane commanded a rover to drive to an experiment board and, using the vehicle’s robot arm, place a rounded peg into a hole. Mogensen had a feedback system in his controls that allowed him to ""feel"" what he was doing 400km below him. It is the kind of technology astronauts might use one day at Mars. Building habitats on the surface of the Red Planet, or repairing failed equipment, could require the teleoperation of robots from orbit. Monday's experiment had to deal with what is expected to be one of the key challenges: latency. Video signals and other feedback had to pass through a complex communications network involving ISS mission control, ground antennas, and relay satellites. This 90,000km path introduces about a second's delay into proceedings. Nonetheless, Mogensen managed to get the peg to plug the hole with the aid of a laser guided tool. The experiment was developed by the European Space Agency’s Telerobotics and Haptics Laboratory in collaboration with the TU Delft Robotics Institute. The rover was positioned at Esa’s technical centre in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. The current altitude of the ISS is 402km. It is moving around the Earth at roughly 28,000km/h. Andreas Mogensen is Denmark's first astronaut. He is making a short, eight-day visit to the space station. Among his other experimental tasks - he will be testing a water purification system that relies on a new nanotechnology membrane, and wearing a new ""skin suit"" designed to alleviate back problems.",European astronaut Andreas Mogensen has @placeholder operated a robot on Earth while flying aboard the International Space Station .,reportedly,ever,never,previously,remotely,4
"The guidelines focus on the harm caused to victims of fraud, money laundering and bribery, as well as the monetary amounts involved. The old rules viewed the pain caused to victims only as an ""aggravating factor"", the Sentencing Council said. Justice minister Jeremy Wright has welcomed the change. Elderly people getting ripped off by unscrupulous builders was the the type of crime the council cited as an example of when the tougher guidelines could be used. Sentencing Council chairman Lord Justice Treacy said fraudsters ""were only in it to make money"" but victims were often adversely affected in ways far greater than just financial loss. He said: ""Our research with victims showed the great impact it can have on them, so the guideline puts this impact at the centre of considerations of what sentence the offender should get."" In 2012, 17,926 people were sentenced for fraud, which the council describes as a hugely varied offence that can affect ""individuals, businesses, public money and charities"". Fraud against individuals cost victims £9.1 billion in 2012-13, the Council said. Private sector fraud cost business £21.2 billion in 2012-13, while fraud targeting public money amounted to £20.6 billion. Mr Wright said: ""The upset and embarrassment of falling victim to con artists and fraudsters can often be at least as bad as the financial loss, and we welcome these guidelines which make sure courts will take that into account in future."" The Sentencing Council for England and Wales was set up to promote greater transparency and consistency in sentencing. The courts must follow its guideline ""unless it is in the interests of justice not to do so"".  Most of its members are judges of various sorts but it also includes members of a number of professions connected with the law and the courts.","Fraudsters who target @placeholder victims , such as the elderly , in England and Wales face harsher sentences , under new guidelines .",national,young,serious,vulnerable,lost,3
"Rodgers told BBC Scotland he did not think the Premiership leaders would make any more signings in January. ""It's disappointing because we had six months as a club to identify the type of players we wanted,"" he said. But he was hopeful Craig Gordon would agree a new deal, and said Chelsea's approach for the 34-year-old goalkeeper was not worth considering. Teenage midfielder Eboue Kouassi has been Rodgers' only January recruit, with the Ivorian introduced to fans at half-time in Sunday's 4-0 win over Hearts. As runaway leaders Celtic cruise towards a sixth consecutive title win, the manager's thoughts will be on next season's Champions League qualifiers. ""We had profiles in mind, but if they are not available, you can't bring them in,"" said Rodgers. ""I'm happy with what I have. Of course I want to improve it, but if it's not in this window, it's fine. We'll do it in the summer."" Gordon was seldom troubled by former club Hearts as he kept his seventh clean sheet in nine games, with Celtic restoring their 22-point lead over nearest rivals Rangers. ""The first point is that we don't want him to go,"" said Rodgers. ""The second point is that there is not a credible offer there that would make us even consider it. ""Our plan is to keep Craig here and make him very much a part of what we are doing over these next few years. ""After this window shuts, him and his representatives will sit down and hopefully we'll agree a new deal for him."" Media playback is not supported on this device Rodgers said Kris Commons was ""in negotiations with the club"" but did not rule out the 33-year-old playmaker seeing out his contract until the end of the season. Commons has not featured for Rodgers at all and played five games for Hibernian on a recent emergency loan, scoring twice for the Championship leaders. ""He's had a back issue this week,"" revealed Rodgers. ""I know Hibs really liked him and are probably looking to do a deal, but there are other considerations for Kris - it's not just about the next six months.""",Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says he is disappointed Celtic 's recruitment plans are not @placeholder advanced .,more,well,very,effectively,further,4
"The new line includes a 41km (25 mile) sub-sea section, linking Kintyre with the Ayrshire coast near Hunterston. Storms in March 2013 brought down power lines and left thousands of homes on Arran and the mainland without power. Reinforcing the electricity network has cost £197m and taken just under three years to complete. The work has been carried out by Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission (SHE Transmission) and SP Energy Networks. The three main elements are: Pearse Murray, transmission director, for SP Energy Networks said it was a ""highly complex"" project which had been delivered ahead of time. ""As well as increasing security of electricity supply supplies, the new link will also provide new capacity and ensure that renewable energy generated in Kintyre can be transmitted to areas of demand in south and central Scotland and beyond."" More than 1,500 homes on the Isle of Arran and in Kintyre, Argyll and Bute, were left without power for a week after the storm on 22 March 2013. Parts of Arran were cut off for 10 days. Stuart Irvine, chairman of the East Kintyre Community Council, said it was reassuring that storms this winter had resulted in just the ""tiniest flicker"" to the lights, with no outage.","A @placeholder new power line serving Arran and Kintyre has been completed , three years after snow storms left thousands of homes without electricity .",futuristic,major,popular,rare,notorious,1
"Police investigating historical sex allegations launched an investigation in 2014, which was filmed by the BBC. Sir Cliff, 75, was told last month that he would not face criminal proceedings. ""In the absence of satisfactory answers a court will determine whether or not their behaviour was justified and proportionate,"" the pop star said. ""It is important not only for me personally but much more widely. ""My life was effectively turned upside down and my reputation, worldwide, was unnecessarily damaged. I would not want the same to happen to others whether in the public eye or not."" The BBC's helicopter and television cameras attended a police search of Sir Cliff Richard's penthouse flat in Berkshire in August 2014. In 2014, a Parliamentary Committee found the BBC had acted ""properly"". Last year an independent investigation concluded that South Yorkshire Police should not have released ""highly confidential"" information to the BBC about the planned search. The force apologised ""wholeheartedly for the additional anxiety caused"" to Sir Cliff by the force's ""initial handling of the media interest"" in its investigation. Sir Cliff was not arrested, nor charged - and last month the case was dismissed by the Crown Prosecution Service. The corporation later said it was ""very sorry"" Sir Cliff ""suffered distress"" after its coverage of the police raid but said it ""stands by the decision to report the investigation undertaken by the South Yorkshire Police and the search of his property."" In a statement posted on Facebook on Sunday, Sir Cliff said: ""Whilst the police of course need to properly investigate allegations made to them, it is clear to me that questions need to be answered by both the police and the BBC about their initial handling of my matter, which has rightly been condemned from so many quarters, including the Home Affairs Select Committee, the broader press, and, even the police themselves. ""I chose not to comment during the active investigation for obvious reasons, but having suffered the experience that I have, I firmly believe that privacy should be respected and that police guidelines are there to be followed. ""That means that save in exceptional circumstances people should never be named unless and until they are charged. As everybody has accepted there were no such 'exceptional circumstances' in my case."" The BBC and South Yorkshire Police said they had no comment on the statement.",Cliff Richard has instructed lawyers to make formal @placeholder complaints to South Yorkshire Police and the BBC over their handling of a police raid on his home .,proper,legal,public,civil,criminal,1
"The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust said 27% of survivors had been targeted because of their religion or ethnicity. Their family members were even more likely to be affected, with 38% saying they had been abused. The trust polled 208 survivors of the Holocaust and Rwandan, Cambodian and Bosnian genocides, and 173 relatives. The research was released ahead of an annual event in central London marking Holocaust Memorial Day. It showed nearly three-quarters (72%) of survivors said they felt ""very"" or ""fairly welcome"" when they arrived in Britain. About half (52%) said they waited more than 20 years before talking about their experiences. Most said they did so to help more people understand what happened. Holocaust survivor, Joan Salter, was a three-month-old baby when Belgium was invaded by the Nazis. Her father was deported and her mother imprisoned. In 1943, Ms Salter was put on a boat by the Red Cross and sent to live with a foster family in the United States. She was reunited with her parents in London two years after World War Two had ended. ""It was anything but a fairytale ending though - both my parents were severely traumatised by what they'd experienced, broken in health, spirit and mind. ""Everyone deals with these things in their own ways. My mother was never able to talk about what had happened to her, it was just too painful."" Chief executive of the holocaust trust, Olivia Marks-Woldman, said the current persecution served as a ""valuable reminder of how vital Holocaust Memorial Day is"". ""It's shocking to think that these individuals, having survived some of the very worst acts in human history, have experienced hatred and discrimination on the streets of the country that is now their refuge,"" she added. Despite more than a quarter of the survivors saying they still think about their experiences daily, 40% said their experiences had made them appreciate life more. Ms Marks-Woldman said experiences were still ""very raw"" but that survivors were determined to share their stories to help tackle intolerance and prejudice. The time it has taken people to talk about their holocaust experience suggests those who survived Rwanda and Bosnia genocides may now start to come forward, she added. ""We must all make sure we play our part in supporting them in sharing those stories, and acknowledging the terrible threats that discrimination can pose for our societies. We cannot allow hatred to take hold.""","More than a quarter of survivors of the Holocaust and @placeholder genocides have experienced discrimination or abuse while living in the UK , research shows .",popular,subsequent,related,notorious,major,1
"Wax has written a best-selling book called Sane New World and starred in a theatre show of the same name. She is also patron for the British Neuroscience Association and supports mental health charities. Wax is best-known for fronting TV documentaries and interviews as well as script editing the hugely successful Absolutely Fabulous. Her OBE will be an honorary British award for foreign nationals. She started her career as an actress, including time with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Having experienced clinical depression herself, Wax studied for a Masters degree in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy from the University of Oxford in 2013. Her mental health work has included speaking at Downing Street to raise money for neuroscience research. Mark Williams, professor of clinical psychology at the University of Oxford, said: ""Ruby's campaigning reveals her rare skill of being able to speak of the deepest and most painful things with openness, wisdom and humour, bringing acute observations and fresh perspectives to a field that badly needs them.""",Broadcaster and campaigner Ruby Wax will be awarded an OBE for her @placeholder to mental health .,future,devotion,services,failure,efforts,2
"Trained by Colin Tizzard, the 2-1 favourite took control at the penultimate hurdle and pulled away to win by eight lengths. Jockey Tom Scuadmore said: ""He gave me a lot of pleasure. It's a special day."" Reve De Sivola held on for second and Deputy Dan trailed in third, another 12 lengths further back.",Thistlecrack ended the three - year @placeholder of Reve De Sivola to cruise to an impressive victory in the Grade One Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot .,experience,reign,chances,thriller,loss,1
"1 April 2016 Last updated at 00:19 BST The BBC News website asked the independent Money Advice Service to deliver a calendar of month-by-month tips for those trying to keep their personal finances in order. Nick Hill, from the service, says a simple transfer to a savings account helps to build up savings before day-to-day costs take over. Video Journalist: Kevin Peachey","Workers should consider whether they are setting sufficient money aside to cover @placeholder costs , an advice service suggests .",amazing,all,unexpected,major,operating,2
"During England's 1-0 loss in Dortmund, some away fans booed the German national anthem and sang chants referencing World War Two. FA chairman Greg Clarke said it was ""disrespectful and disappointing"". Investigations continue, and the FA could impose more sanctions. It said in a statement: ""We have been working closely with the relevant authorities to identify a number of individuals, some of whom have already been suspended from the England Supporters' Travel Club and will now be pursued by the UK Football Policing Unit and potentially be subject to a football banning order. ""To date, 34 members have been investigated for their behaviour by the FA, some of whom have now been banned from the membership.""","Several members of the England Supporters ' Travel Club have been banned by the Football Association after "" unacceptable behaviour "" during the @placeholder against Germany in March .",legal,forthcoming,friendly,offensive,future,2
"The commission said it wanted to ""shine a light on the 'black boxes'"" that made up France's 941 abattoirs. The inquiry was launched after a series of secretly filmed videos shocked the French public. The videos showed animals being treated violently, while rules on hygiene and humane killing were ignored. Nearly 100 people were interviewed by the commission over four months. Documentary filmmakers, veterinarians, abattoir managers and owners as well as academics were among those who gave evidence to the inquiry. Some of the 30 deputies who made up the commission also made surprise visits to four abattoirs to see conditions for themselves. The undercover videos that prompted the inquiry were released by animal ethics pressure group L214.  The inquiry was also said to be studying ways to improve the working conditions of abattoir employees. The commission delivered its 255-page report on Tuesday and among the 65 recommendations reported by French media were: L214 said it welcomed the inquiry, which it said had ""given a life to hundreds of thousands of animals that die each day behind the walls of abattoirs in France"". It released more video on Tuesday, showing sheep hanging from chains and struggling after their throats had been cut as part of the ritual slaughter of thousands of animals. The pressure group argued that the commission had limited itself to superficial measures rather than ""immediately practicable solutions"" such as reducing consumption of meat and animal products. It also claimed that electric stunning prior to slaughter was unambiguously backed by scientists and veterinarians. Stunning has been obligatory in the EU since 1979 but most countries make exceptions for religious communities. Under halal (Islamic) and shechita (Jewish) rules, an animal's throat must be cut quickly with a sharp knife while still conscious.",Video surveillance in abattoirs is among measures proposed by a French @placeholder inquiry into slaughterhouse conditions .,national,parliamentary,corporate,judicial,quarterly,1
"The latest Markit/CIPS service sector purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell to 55.5 from 59.9 in November, but was still above average. A figure above 50 indicates growth in the sector. However, the firm warned that there were still ""significant"" risks to the UK economy. UK growth had ""stabilised at a solid pace"" supported by ""a further strong increase in new business"", the firm said. Chris Williamson, chief economist at Markit, said: ""The services sector remained the key driver of the UK's economic upturn in December, helping to offset the recent weakness seen in manufacturing and putting the economy on the starting block for another year of 2 to 2.5% growth in 2016."" The economy now appears to have grown by 0.5% in the fourth quarter, Markit said, down from its estimate last month of 0.6%. UK manufacturing grew at its slowest pace for three months in December, a Markit survey indicated on Monday. However, UK construction growth rebounded in December after stronger commercial building activity, the firm said on Tuesday. Mr Williamson said that ""significant downside risks"" remain in the UK economy in 2016, including ""the cost impact of the Living Wage, government spending cuts, a potential hike in interest rates, global economic growth jitters and... Brexit [the risk of a UK exit from the EU]."" He said the pace of hiring had already slowed in the services sector ""in what might be seen as a warning shot to those taking a complacent view of economic prospects for the coming year"". The sector had the slowest pace of job creation for five months in December, Markit said, and long-term expectations for business activity were the weakest since 2013.","Growth in the @placeholder UK service sector fell slightly in December , but remained "" solid "" , a closely watched survey has suggested .",controversial,worst,dominant,inaugural,private,2
"Counting of votes in the leadership contest is under way in the round room of the Mansion House in Dublin. The winner will take over from Enda Kenny as taoiseach (prime minister) in the next few weeks. The favourite is Leo Varadkar, the son of an Indian immigrant and Ireland's first openly-gay government minister.  The other contender is Simon Coveney. Voting took place this week around the country. It is decided in an electoral college system that gives 65% of the vote to the Fine Gael parliamentary party - made up of 73 TDs (members of the Irish assembly), senators and MEPs. The party's 21,000 rank-and-file members have 25% of the vote, and 235 local representatives 10%. Mr Varadkar took a commanding lead on the first day of the contest after winning the public support of many of Fine Gael's TDs (MPs). Mr Coveney vowed to remain in the contest, and told RTE he remained optimistic about his chance in the leadership race. He is 44 and Mr Varadkar is 38, so either of them would be Ireland's youngest ever prime minister. Mr Varadkar, who came out as gay in the run up to the 2015 same-sex marriage referendum, is currently in charge of the welfare system. He has come to personify the liberalisation of a country which was once regarded as one of Europe's most socially conservative nations - homosexuality was illegal until 1993. However, Mr Varadkar has come under criticism for his comments on progressive issues and workers rights. The new Fine Gael leader will have to be endorsed by the independent members of the minority coalition government before he becomes taoiseach. That's expected to happen later this month. Enda Kenny, 66, who led the party for 15 years and was elected taoiseach in 2011, resigned as Fine Gael leader in May.","The biggest party in Ireland 's @placeholder coalition , Fine Gael , will announce its new leader later .",opposition,ruling,survival,national,grand,1
"A raft of new security measures have been introduced for the Australian Open and warm-up events in January. Tennis Australia said there is ""no evidence of widespread corruption"". A BBC and BuzzFeed News investigation in January uncovered suspected illegal betting, with 16 players reportedly flagged over suspicious matches. The Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) rejected the allegations but subsequently announced a major review into its operations as the news dominated last year's Australian Open. Leading players were asked about levels of corruption in tennis, with Roger Federer saying it was ""super important to maintain the integrity of our sport"", while Andy Murray said, ""I think we deserve to know everything that's out there"". Tennis Australia has now announced a number of measures ""designed to safeguard the integrity of the upcoming summer of tennis"", with its own National Integrity Unit boosted by an information and intelligence officer and a safety and risk manager. Prize money will also be increased at the ""lower levels"" of the sport, including qualifying and early rounds of the Australian Open, in an attempt to help those more vulnerable to corruption. Other steps include enhanced education for players and staff, increased security during tournaments, and extending the block on access to gambling websites from Tennis Australia tournaments. ""We made the decision to not just sit back and wait for the IRP (Independent Review Panel) to hand down their findings but to take immediate action,"" said Tennis Australia president Steve Healy. ""Our sport needs strong measures implemented now and that's exactly what we are doing.""",Australia 's tennis @placeholder will increase prize money and has employed additional full - time investigators in an attempt to stamp out corruption .,association,crisis,culture,courts,strategy,0
"Adam Williams, who owns Llandudno Pier in Conwy county, had to adapt his 1,000 slot machines to ensure they can accept the new 12-sided coin, which was released on Tuesday. He was helped by the Royal Mint in Llantrisant who sent him examples of the new coin to test his machines. ""I thought logistically and financially it would be a nightmare,"" he said. Mr Williams also owns Fun Factory and Tir Prince Raceway attractions in Towyn, Conwy county. ""We're lucky as we are a sizeable company with in-house engineers,"" he told BBC Radio Wales' Good Morning Wales. ""So we can deal with these kind of problems even though it will cost us tens of thousands of pounds to accept this new £1 coin. ""If I was a small business or single-site operator it could make you bankrupt."" The new £1 coin has a hidden security feature to make it difficult to counterfeit. Mr Williams said he was glad the new coins were introduced before Easter. ""Thankfully we can get the machines adapted and tested before the start of the summer season,"" he added. ""They brought the coin in at the right time so we've had the winter quiet period to do this work. ""So although there is not a lot of income coming in to pay for the work, it does mean we can start the summer off fully operational.""","An @placeholder arcade owner has said it cost him £ 30,000 to ensure his businesses can accept the new £ 1 coin .",independent,amusement,extreme,elderly,epic,1
"The area on the outskirts of the capital, Buenos Aires, is being fought over by two rival armed gangs. Dozens of people are killed here every month. Gunshots have become part of everyday life, and children grow up hearing them. But at a local church, children between six and 11 years of age are encouraged ""to shoot ball not guns"" as part of a social project. Photojournalist Sebastian Gil Miranda documented the project at the Chapel Our Lady of Lujan. His series of photographs won him first prize in the campaign category at the Sony World Photography Organisation this year. Most of children who play football in the chapel's courtyard have siblings, parents or other close relatives or friends who are gang members, often on opposite sides. And if nothing changes, they may well become the next generation to join the ranks of the gangs and face each other in future gang wars. The project tries to offer them an alternative to allow them to escape a bleak future.",Villa La Carcova is one of the most @placeholder neighbourhoods in Argentina .,powerful,important,exclusive,dangerous,diverse,3
"The move follows the nomination of Hindu hardline politician Yogi Adityanath as chief minister. Most are owned by Muslims who make up 18% of the state's population. Mr Adityanath opposes the slaughter and consumption of cows, considered sacred by India's Hindu majority. Reports say that immediately after taking office, one of his first acts was to instruct police officials to crack down on ""illegal"" slaughterhouses in the state. Locals allege, however, that many of the businesses did not kill cows, but animals like goats and buffalo, the slaughter of which is legal. India traders fear 'meat crackdown' They say shops are being shut on technicalities, such as environmental norms. They also say that despite applying for licences they are yet to receive them. Atul Kumar, a senior official in the state government, earlier told the BBC that the administration was mulling a simplified system to address concerns about granting licences. Many families say that their livelihoods are at stake, as they have been owning and running these shops for generations. Chaudhry Iqbal Qureshi, the head of a meat traders association, told BBC Hindi that people were being harassed by authorities which was also why they were striking. Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state, is also the largest meat-producing state. The state government is estimated to earn more than 110bn rupees ($1.7bn; £1.3bn) a year from the industry.",Meat traders in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh are on indefinite strike in protest at the @placeholder of butcher 's shops and slaughterhouses considered illegal .,closure,aftermath,effects,annual,actions,0
"Flying Officer Marium Mukhtiar was on a routine training mission on Tuesday when her plane met with an ""in-flight emergency"" over Mianwali district in Punjab province, the air force said. She and her co-pilot ejected. She later died from her injuries in hospital. Her body was taken to Karachi where the ceremony was held later that day. Flying Officer Mukhtiar, who was 24, spoke to BBC News last year of her journey into a traditionally male-dominated world. She was among about 20 female fighter pilots in the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), which only began inducting women in combat roles in 2006. It was not immediately clear why her aircraft crashed. The male pilot was not badly injured and is recovering in hospital. Pakistani Air Force officials were present as well as family members for the funeral prayers, local media said. ""She was indeed a role model for women and pride of Pakistan,"" said Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Shareef. ""Very sad to hear about the crash that killed Pakistan's female fighter pilot Mariam #Pakistan,"" said Sherry Rehman, vice president, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Twitter. Pakistan's military has suffered a series of air disasters in recent months. In September a trainer jet crashed near Mastung in Balochistan province. The pilot ejected to safety. A military helicopter crash in May killed seven people, including the ambassadors of Norway and the Philippines. Another military helicopter crashed near Mansehra district in August, killing 12 people.",The first Pakistani female fighter pilot to die on @placeholder service has been laid to rest after a funeral at a Karachi air force base .,special,operational,foreign,personal,flying,1
"Jackie Sayce, 40, from Aberystwyth, has major problems in her left knee after an accident, aged three, and now has a problem in her right leg. She said bureaucracy had caused the need for two different treatments. But the Welsh government said it was a matter for Hywel Dda and Cardiff and Vale health boards. Since her accident, Ms Sayce has had a number of operations and seen a specialist consultant at University Hospital Llandough, near Cardiff, for 15 years. Her previously healthy right knee developed a problem due to years of over-compensation and she thought it would make sense to have both treated by her specialist. But living in the Hywel Dda area, she was sent to her nearest suitable hospital, which is Prince Philip Hospital, in Llanelli instead. ""They would argue you need to be treated as close to home as possible so the first referral from your GP goes to your nearest hospital. So it doesn't go to your existing health care provider,"" she told BBC Wales. ""So whereas I was referred from Llandough to see a specialist within Llandough, Hywel Dda disagreed with that so they referred me to a surgeon in Llanelli. ""However that surgeon... said my surgeon was quite right and I need to go to Llandough for specialist treatment. That process has taken quite a long time to sort out."" Now she has developed a hip complaint and does not know where treatment will take place. ""It would be amazing if we could be treated as a whole person - as one individual,"" Ms Sayce added. ""Hywel Dda are quite capable of dealing with my routine issues but it makes it very complicated when I'm chasing up appointments and when you're trying to speak to somebody because paperwork gets lost."" Kathryn Davies from Hywel Dda University Health Board said individual cases could not be discussed. But she said: ""We have agreed to review and amend our cross boundary referral policy to ensure we minimise any delay in referrals between different providers and do not disadvantage our patients."" Cardiff and Vale University Health Board said it had not received any referral for Ms Sayce from Hywel Dda.",A woman who has her right knee treated by one health board and left knee by another has written to Health Minister Mark Drakeford expressing @placeholder .,distress,frustration,services,sympathy,concerns,1
"Peter Shickle, 58, was found in a pool of blood in his flat in Stevenage, Hertfordshire in 2016. He later died. His TV was ripped from the wall and wielded in an attack against the father-of-two, Luton Crown Court heard. John Jamieson, 36, of Wigram Way, Stevenage and Graham King, also 36, of Harrow Court, Stevenage, have denied murdering Mr Shickle. Mr Shickle was found by a friend at the flat in Silam Road, Stevenage. Prosecutor Martin Mulgrew said: ""His rib cage had been smashed where he had been stamped on. There was also internal bleeding and a bleed on his brain. The cumulative effect was to result in Peter Shickle's death."" He told the jury the head injuries had been caused by the TV hitting Mr Shickle's head. Mr Mulgrew said the catalyst for the attack happened about a week earlier on 28 October. He said: ""Mr Shickle was out drinking with Christine Jamieson, the mother of the first defendant. ""They were in the Old Post Office pub in Stevenage. During the evening, they got into an argument and a physical altercation took place. ""The crown say this is the spark of events that would lead to the death of Peter Shickle on 6 November. ""The news got back to John Jamieson, Ms Jamieson's son. He set out looking for Peter Shickle."" When questioned by police, Mr Jamieson denied visiting Mr Shickle's home that afternoon. He said he and Mr King had been drinking in Monkswood. Mr King refused to answer police questions. The trial continues.","A large flat screen TV was used as a murder weapon in a frenzied @placeholder attack , a jury has heard .",special,panic,terror,revenge,major,3
"A recent study showed African elephants have the most genes dedicated to smell of any mammal. The US military has also trained elephants to sniff out explosives in the South African countryside. Now an Australian zoo is harnessing an elephant's smell for a more modest aim - improving his mood. Putra Mas, Perth Zoo's only male Asian elephant, has been trained to find particular scents hidden around his enclosure. The idea came after zookeepers noticed signs of boredom, which can affect the behaviourally complex animals in captivity. Unlike the zoo's two female elephants, Putra Mas's temperament prevented him from being walked around the grounds. So keepers tried to ""brighten his day"", said Peter Mawson, the zoo's director of animal health and research. Putra Mas was taught to identify scents including lemongrass, coffee, fur, feathers and animal urine. He would squeak with each discovery. Mr Mawson said the programme had been very successful. ""It's made a noticeable difference in the level of trust between our bull elephant and his keeping staff,"" he told the BBC. ""And he certainly seems to enjoy the game. He has high expectations when he sees the setup being put in place to play the game."" Mr Mawson said the zoo had now extended the programme to the female elephants. ""It may even be applicable to some of the other animals in the zoo, who may not be as intelligent as our elephants, and are maybe a little more difficult to work with,"" he said. ""Our big cats, sun bear, hyena and probably the painted dogs - all for whom a sense of smell is really important."" Reporting by the BBC's Greg Dunlop","We 're often reminded that elephants have a remarkable @placeholder , but fewer people realise they possess a powerful sense of smell .",intelligence,memory,challenge,frenzy,nose,1
"14 January 2015 Last updated at 19:45 GMT Central First School in Ashington has also converted store rooms and even a toilet in an effort to accommodate pupils. The school's actions come as the Local Government Association said it feared the demand for school places could soon reach a tipping point with no more space or money to extend schools. Principal David Geoffrey told Look North's Peter Harris the school had to be ""ever more inventive"" to teach youngsters in ""full to the brim"" conditions.",A Northumberland @placeholder school has been forced to use a double decker bus as a classroom because of a shortage of new pupil places .,high,special,super,primary,personal,3
"Bluedot, named after an image of Earth taken by Voyager 1, will also see Underworld and Caribou top the bill at Cheshire's Jodrell Bank Observatory. The three-day festival, which begins on 22 July, will see science events, such as pulsar hunting and robot workshops. Observatory director Prof Tim O'Brien said it would ""blow people's minds"". The festival will be Jarre's only UK festival date and will follow the May release of Electronica 2: The Heart of Noise, his 15th studio album which features collaborations with the Pet Shop Boys, Cyndi Lauper, Primal Scream, Peaches and The Orb. A Bluedot spokeswoman said that given the ""stunning backdrop"" of the radio telescope, ""it can only be imagined Jean Michel's performance will be one of the most spectacular in his long career"". The musical line-up will include Mercury Rev, Everything Everything, Public Service Broadcasting, British Sea Power and 65daysofstatic, while the ""science and culture programme"" will play out across ""five distinct arenas"". Prof Brian Cox and Robin Ince's irreverent look at science on BBC Radio 4, The Infinite Monkey Cage, will also record a show on site. The observatory, which has been in action for over seven decades and was voted Britain's greatest unsung landmark in 2006, has previously held hosted shows by the likes of New Order, Sigur Ros and the Halle Orchestra. Prof O'Brien said the new festival would ""celebrate our planet in the vast cosmos, showcasing humanity's creative achievements in arts, science, technology and the exploration of space"".","Veteran French composer Jean Michel Jarre is to headline a new "" festival of @placeholder "" to be held under the iconic Lovell Telescope .",lights,composers,drama,attention,discovery,4
"Media playback is not supported on this device Esquire has published three sets of data online, with a full story in the next edition of the magazine on Monday. The first set is from 2007, the second from this year's Tour and the third from August's independent tests. ""My hope is more transparency can be another small step in helping rebuild trust in the sport I love,"" he said. ""The deceit of the past still casts its shadow over the present,"" added the 30-year-old. Britain's Froome says he hopes releasing the data will ""satisfy some of the questions asked"". ""I know what I've done to get here. I'm the only one who can really know 100% that I'm clean,"" he said. ""I haven't broken the rules. I haven't cheated. I haven't taken any secret substance that isn't known of yet. ""I know my results will stand the test of time, that 10, 15 years down the line people won't say, 'Ah, so that was his secret'. There isn't a secret."" The data from 2007 was collected by the sport's world governing body, the International Cycling Union, during the Kenya-born rider's stint at the World Cycling Centre, a programme for talented athletes from developing cycling nations. The UCI blood data is incomplete by today's standards, as it predates the introduction of the biological passport in 2009. Two key tests at that point - his VO2 Max and threshold power - indicate the type of rider who could win one of cycling's biggest races, provided he lost weight to improve his climbing ability. That is also the picture painted by the tests Froome had at the GSK Human Performance Lab (GSK HPL) in London in August. On that occasion his VO2 Max, which is the peak amount of oxygen an athlete can use, was 84.6 (ml/kg/min) - readjusted for his Tour weight, that it is 88.2, a number that supports the power data Team Sky released in July from his superb victory on stage 10 at this year's Tour. That ""data dump"" was an attempt by Froome's team to defuse what was becoming a toxic atmosphere at the race. GSK HPL's senior scientist Dr Phillip Bell described Froome's VO2 Max values as being ""close to what we believe are the upper limits for humans"". As well as his independent testing results, Froome has also given Esquire biological passport blood tests from 13 July, the day before that 10th stage win, and 20 August. The first sample shows Froome's haemoglobin level (the molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen) was 15.3 grams per litre, with 0.72% of his red blood cells being immature cells known as reticulocytes (produced by bone marrow in response to the body's needs). This produces an OFF-score, an equation used in anti-doping to indicate possible blood manipulation, of 102.1. The second sample shows haemoglobin of 15.3, with a reticulocyte count of 0.96%, and an OFF-score of 94.21. On their own, there is nothing about these scores that reveals anything untoward but, as British athlete Paula Radcliffe has recently discovered, they only provide a snapshot of what is happening at a particular moment and definitive proof that somebody is clean requires more data, recorded over time. That, however, is something that very few athletes have been willing or able to produce. Froome's former Team Sky team-mate Sir Bradley Wiggins told BBC Radio 5 live on Thursday his fellow Briton faced an almost impossible task in trying to convince everybody he is clean. ""I don't think [releasing his data] is going to change perceptions or what people think but at the same time that's what people have called for and he's done it,"" said Wiggins, who has also had to deal with speculation about his successes on the road - speculation he has dismissed. ""Hats off to him for doing it and I'm sure it's not going to be something that [he and Team Sky] are going to live and die by. ""I don't think it's going to change anything but it's a small step maybe."" Froome first announced his intention to release the results of independent physiological testing during this year's Tour. As in 2013, his first victory, he was subjected to intense media scrutiny over the veracity of his performances, which spilled over into some deeply unpleasant scenes on the roadside. His team-mate and close friend Richie Porte was punched by a fan during one stage, Team Sky's cars were frequently pelted with drinks and rubbish by spectators and Froome himself was spat at and had urine thrown at him on one particularly ugly day. Froome told Esquire the accusations of doping did bother him - ""it's hard not to get angry"" - but denied they detracted from his joy at becoming the first British rider to win a second Tour title. ""Nothing is going to taint that for me,"" he said. ""All that stuff, it was an added challenge and did make it harder, but in a way it feels like an even greater achievement."" Given what is known now about the sport's recent history of endemic doping, Froome added he understands why many cycling fans are so sceptical and accepts ""questions do need to be asked"". ""As long as the questions are fair, I'm happy to answer them,"" he said. The results of his testing at GSK HPL are expected to be published in an unspecified scientific journal at a later date, and Froome is also believed to be open to the idea of further testing in the future.","Chris Froome says he knows releasing physiological data will "" not convince everyone "" who @placeholder he twice won the Tour de France as a clean rider .",said,deserves,insisting,doubts,insists,3
"The 15-year-old from Castlederg disappeared after a night out in County Donegal in 1994. Former Chief Superintendent Eric Anderson is to be asked to attend in what the coroner described as a ""belt and braces"" approach. Arlene's body has never been found. It is believed she was murdered by convicted child killer and rapist Robert Howard, who died in custody last year. The inquest into her death has been delayed a number of times.",A former senior RUC detective is to be summonsed to appear at a @placeholder hearing on the inquest into the death of Arlene Arkinson .,judicial,parliamentary,major,vast,preliminary,4
"Passengers said the 15:37 BST service was at a standstill at Port Talbot for almost an hour on Sunday evening. Great Western Railway tweeted there were ""passengers causing a disturbance on this service so police attention is required"". British Transport Police has been asked to comment.","Police were called to deal with "" disruption "" on a train between London Paddington and Carmarthen , it is @placeholder .",understood,believed,confirmed,investigating,alleged,0
"Benzema is being investigated for his part in an alleged plot to blackmail France team-mate Mathieu Valbuena. The Real Madrid player - who denies wrongdoing - was not allowed to contact Valbuena, meaning they could not be in the same squad, but an appeals court has partially lifted some restrictions. However Benzema, who is injured, was suspended from France duty in December. That ban was due to stand until the end of court proceedings. An investigating judge last month lifted the order keeping Benzema and Lyon playmaker Valbuena apart, but the prosecutor appealed. That was dismissed on Friday. Benzema's lawyer, Sylvain Cormier, described the decision as ""a first step"". The 28-year-old forward faces preliminary charges of conspiracy to blackmail relating to an extortion scam over a sex tape involving Valbuena. If found guilty, he could face a minimum of five years in prison. According to French media, Benzema mentioned a sex tape to Valbuena, 31, during a national team training session at Clairefontaine on 5 October. Benzema told police he was advising a friend about what to do in a difficult situation. But he could face charges for complicity in attempted blackmail and participation in a criminal conspiracy.",Striker Karim Benzema will be eligible to play for France at Euro 2016 after some @placeholder restrictions were lifted .,previous,other,confirmed,lost,legal,4
"The 25-year-old helped Arsenal finish in second place in the Premier League and played in eight of Wales' 10 games as they qualified for Euro 2016. ""I've played in some big games and everybody's eyes will be on this tournament,"" he told BBC Wales Sport. ""I've never been in a tournament before. I want to come here and show what I'm capable of doing."" This summer's competition will be Wales' first appearance at the finals of a major championship since the 1958 World Cup. And Ramsey believes Chris Coleman's side can perform well when it matters. ""It was one of my biggest targets to help Wales qualify for a major tournament. It was a big achievement not just for me personally but for this team and our country,"" he added. ""Now we're here, we don't want to be rolled over every game that we play, we want to make a statement and show we're capable of doing it."" Ramsey believes Wales can draw upon the experience of their squad and do not have to rely on Gareth Bale this summer. ""We're delighted to have him in our team but it's not just him, it's the whole team, we've had to work hard,"" Ramsey continued. ""Defensively we've been solid, we haven't conceded many goals in the [qualifying] campaign and we have players who can counter-attack and create things and put the ball in the back of the net. I think we have a good balance."" Who do you think should start at Euro 2016? Step into Chris Coleman’s shoes and pick your XI - and then share it with your friends using our brand new team selector.",Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey says he will use the European Championships to @placeholder he can play at the highest level .,deny,prove,maintain,guarantee,retain,1
"A Peugeot and a lorry caught fire after colliding on the M1 northbound between junctions 6A and seven near Hemel Hempstead on Wednesday. Two witnesses stopped and pulled the occupants, ""who were on fire"", out of their burning car, police said. In a tweet, officers said the ""heroic and selfless action"" of the people who stopped had ""undoubtedly saved lives"". Hertfordshire Police said the two occupants were rescued before officers arrived.  No-one else was trapped. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue service sent five fire crews and said both the lorry and the car were ""well alight"" when they attended at 15:52 BST. East of England Ambulance Service said one person was taken to an urgent care centre and four or five other people were treated for less serious injuries.",Two people have been rescued from a burning car by members of the public who @placeholder saved their lives .,violently,actually,potentially,reportedly,accidentally,2
"Media playback is not supported on this device The 22-year-old, who won bronze in the event at London 2012 and bronze in the synchronised 10m platform last week, scored a personal best 571.85. China's Qiu Bo, silver medallist in 2012, qualified second with 564.75 at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre in Rio. The semi-final takes place on Saturday at 15:00 BST, and the final at 20:30. ""I am really happy with the way it went,"" he said. ""There is still more to come from it. ""The judges don't really give out 10s in a prelim so come to away with a few 10s thrown into the mix there and a score of 571, I'm really happy with it."" Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.",Great Britain 's Tom Daley qualified for the men 's Olympic diving 10 m platform semi-final as the highest scorer in the @placeholder competition .,provincial,thrilling,preliminary,overall,same,2
"BDO said stores in Perth, Edinburgh and Glasgow would cease trading next week. All 13 staff from the affected shops will be made redundant. The move will bring the number of store closures since administrators were called in just before Christmas to 10. The company, based in Edinburgh, is an independent women's fashion and accessories label. Before entering administration, it operated 10 stores in Scotland and five stores in England, plus four concessions. The administrators said the remaining Ness Clothing stores in Inverness, York, Keswick and Edinburgh continued to trade along with the Ness website. All staff are being retained, while discussions with a preferred bidder for the business continue. Joint administrator James Stephen said: ""Discussions with the preferred bidder are progressing well and shoppers and loyal customers continue to support the business. ""However, further store closures have been unavoidable in the current difficult trading climate.""",Administrators have announced that another three outlets of @placeholder retailer Ness Clothing are to close .,troubled,ongoing,historic,vulnerable,french,0
"Exxon had claimed up to $16.6bn over the nationalisation of its Cerro Negro Project and other losses in 2007. Venezuela has not said whether it will appeal. But the foreign minister said the decision was ""reasonable"". The ruling was made by the World Bank's International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). It is a blow to Venezuela which is struggling with a shortage of foreign currency, inflation and a stagnating economy. Foreign minister Rafael Ramirez called it a victory for Venezuelan sovereignty over ""exaggerated claims"", referring to the much higher amount indicated by the Exxon Mobil. The Venezuelan government is currently battling more than 20 similar demands at the World Bank by other foreign companies over the state's takeover of private assets under its former president, Hugo Chavez. Exxon Mobil said in a statement: ""The decision confirms that the Venezuelan government failed to provide fair compensation for expropriated assets."" The company added that it ""accepts Venezuela's legal right to expropriate the assets of our affiliates subject to compensation at fair market value"". A previous decision in 2012 ruled that PDVSA, the state oil company, should pay Exxon $908m. Venezuela has since paid a portion of that award, which will be taken into account in calculating the balance that Venezuela owes.","Venezuela must pay oil giant Exxon Mobil $ 1.6 bn ( £1 bn ) in compensation for expropriated assets , an international @placeholder tribunal has decided .",health,arbitration,claims,opposition,exploitation,1
"Five senior staff at Park View School in Birmingham are accused of unacceptable professional conduct. The schools were investigated amid claims of a Muslim hardliners' plot in several schools. The tribunal heard teachers were not allowed to show condoms to pupils. The case is being heard against former Park View head teacher Monsoor ""Moz"" Hussain; Lindsey Clark, executive head teacher at Park View; Hardeep Saini, former head teacher of sister school Golden Hillock; Razwan Faraz, former deputy head teacher of Nansen Primary; and Arshad Hussain, an assistant head teacher at Park View. They are accused of agreeing to ""the inclusion of an undue amount of religious influence in the education of pupils"", at Park View Academy, and in some cases, two other linked schools. Opening the hearing, Andrew Colman for the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL), said male teachers ""did not consider it necessary to teach boys about condoms on a basis a good Muslim only has sex with his previously virginal wife, so there was no danger of contracting HIV"". But it was ""not about an evil plot to indoctrinate young children in extremist ideology or anything like it"", it was a ""failure to respect diversity"". He said pupils were put at risk. ""The education of children in a number of schools in Birmingham was led at the instigation of a group of like-minded individuals who shared deeply held religious beliefs, sincerely held,"" he said. ""We don't suggest they were malicious or ill-willed but it looked as though they believed the best way to educate the children of their community was to make them mirror their own image of what a good Muslim was."" But Andrew Faux, who represents two teachers, urged the tribunal panel to have ""a great degree of caution and scepticism"" as to how the NCTL had presented its case. He said the body had ""wholly failed to reflect the complexity"" of the case. Counsel for all five respondents said the NCTL's case was ""over-simple"". The panel was also told recruiting procedures at the school were ignored and jobs were ""passed around"" among friends and confidential information about potential job applicants' sexual orientation and ethnicity freely circulated. The hearing continues.","Boys at an academy linked to the "" Trojan Horse "" affair were not taught safe sex because "" a good Muslim only has sex with his virginal wife "" , a @placeholder panel has been told .",preliminary,personal,special,school,misconduct,4
"""There is no alternative for us because we cannot stay indefinitely in a transitional process,"" Catherine Samba-Panza told the BBC. However, she admitted the security situation was far from ideal. The CAR has been wracked by violence since a mainly Muslim rebel group, Seleka, seized power in March 2013. Seleka has since been forced out of the capital Bangui but still control some parts of the country. President Samba-Panza told the BBC's Newsday programme that people are keen to vote and ""95% of eligible voters have already registered"". ""The objective of this transition is to take this country to elections because this is the only way out for us,"" she said. Fresh clashes between Christians and Muslims in the capital, Bangui, in September forced the authorities to postpone the elections scheduled in October. They are now due on 13 December. But she warned that ""politicians and enemies of peace are trying to stop that"". She did not name them but has previously accused both former Seleka leader Michel Djotodia and the man he replaced as CAR President, Francois Bozize, of stirring up trouble.",The interim leader of Central African Republic has told the BBC that delayed elections must be held in the @placeholder country before the end of this year .,annual,forthcoming,usual,future,troubled,4
"The policy guarantees Thai rice farmers a much higher price than on the global market, but critics say it is too expensive and vulnerable to corruption. The commission has already charged one minister, and is investigating others. The news comes as Ms Yingluck already faces intense pressure to resign. Anti-government protesters have been marching through the capital, saying they will shut it down until their demands are met. They accuse her government of being under the control of her brother, ousted former leader Thaksin Shinawatra. They say they want an unelected ""People's Council"" instead, to reform the electoral system. The rice purchase scheme was launched in 2011, with the aim of boosting farmers' incomes and helping alleviate rural poverty. But it has resulted in the accumulation of huge stockpiles of rice, which the government cannot sell. The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) says it is looking into Ms Yingluck's role in the scheme, and investigating her for possible negligence of duty. ""Those who oversaw the scheme knew there were losses but did not put a stop to it,"" NACC spokesman Vicha Mahakhun told a news conference. As prime minister, Ms Yingluck is nominally the head of the National Rice Committee. Farmers have traditionally been some of Ms Yingluck's most ardent supporters. Her Pheu Thai Party was helped to power in 2011 by offering to buy rice at above the market price. But the rice policy is thought to be costing Thailand around $10bn ( £6bn) a year - and the government has been unable to pay farmers for their most recent harvest, because a bond issue last year failed to raise sufficient funds. That could cost the government support from one of its most important constituencies, according to the BBC's Jonathan Head in Bangkok. Farmers are already talking about marching on Bangkok in protest, he says. In addition, if the NACC finds Prime Minister Yingluck guilty, she could be banned from politics, along with other ministers. This would cast another shadow over the election she has called for next month, our correspondent says. The election is already proving contentious. The main opposition Democrat Party is boycotting the polls, which it fears will once again return the Shinawatra family to power. Anti-government protesters have also rejected the elections, demanding electoral reforms. Ms Yingluck is currently moving around Bangkok to avoid the protesters blockading her office - although police said on Thursday that the crowds on the streets were gradually dwindling in number. The rallies are the latest twist in a nearly eight-year long saga, which started when Ms Yingluck's brother Thaksin was ousted in a military coup.",Thailand 's official anti-corruption commission says it is investigating Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra in connection with the government 's controversial rice @placeholder scheme .,leisure,subsidy,stays,natural,marketing,1
"Sorry - no more quotes. While filming for the sequel hasn't started, Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson gave a tease of what's to come during the Valentino Autumn/Winter show. The duo appeared as alter-egos, Derek Zoolander and his rival-turned-friend Hansel. The surprise appearance saw the duo, dressed in printed suits with coats over their shoulders, pulling their best blue steel faces on the catwalk. Stiller, 49, wrote and directed the original, which followed the life of the male model Derek Zoolander who is beaten to the title of world's top model by rival Hansel. After going off the rails, he is hired by fashion guru Mugatu, played by Will Ferrell, who brainwashes him into being part of a plot to kill the Prime Minister of Malaysia. The film ends with Hansel and Zoolander as friends who leave the fashion industry to start The Derek Zoolander Centre for Kids Who Can't Read Good and Wanna Learn to Do Other Stuff Good Too. There have been no details released about the plot of second film but it's been widely reported that Will Ferrell will appear in the film, which is set for release in February 2016. Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter, BBCNewsbeat on Instagram and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube","It 's been 14 years since "" really , really , ridiculously good - looking "" Derek Zoolander hit the big screen but an appearance at Paris Fashion Week @placeholder he 's still "" so hot right now "" .",discovering,prove,reckon,suggests,believing,3
30 March 2015 Last updated at 15:51 BST He told the Newsround Special 'Being Me' that he was teased about his long arms when he was younger. But he learned to use them to his advantage on the pommel horse and is now Britain's greatest ever Olympic gymnast. He won bronze in 2008 and silver in 2012 Olympics.,Olympic gymnast Louis Smith has been talking about his body image - and the @placeholder that concerned him most when he was growing up .,guilt,experiences,possibility,issues,major,3
"Emily Benn, 24, has been selected to stand in next year's general election for Labour in Croydon South. She was elected as a councillor in Croydon this year but will need to overturn a 15,818 Tory majority to join her uncle Hilary Benn in the Commons. In 2010 she unsuccessfully contested the East Worthing and Shoreham seat. Ms Benn's father, Stephen, is Tony Benn's eldest son. Her great-grandfather William Wedgwood Benn and her great-great-grandfathers, Sir John Williams Benn and Daniel Homes, were also MPs . Sir Richard Ottaway, who is standing down next year, won Croydon South in 2010, with Labour coming third behind the Liberal Democrats. Ms Benn said she was ""delighted and honoured"" to have been selected. ""It's obviously a challenge for Labour, but I firmly believe that there should be no 'no-go' areas."" She said it was ""insulting"" to suggest the local party selected her because of her famous surname or that there was extra pressure. ""The pressure and responsibility comes from the people who voted for me as their candidate and from Labour supporters,"" she added. In the Commons last month, Prime Minister David Cameron referred to the fact that Will Straw, son of former Labour Home Secretary Jack Straw, and Stephen Kinnock, ex-party leader Lord Kinnock's son, were also seeking election in 2010. He described Labour's political dynasties as the ""same families with the same message"".",The grand - daughter of the late Labour stalwart Tony Benn is to make a @placeholder attempt to become the fifth generation of her family to sit in the Commons .,special,conscious,fresh,desperate,serious,2
"The Dow Jones rose 76.8 points to 16,330, while the S&P 500 rose 0.5% to close at 1,952 points. The tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.8% to 4,796 points. Many economists had expected the central bank to raise rates in September, but recent market turmoil has led some to revise their opinion. If rates do rise, it would be the first move since the financial crisis. ""Investors are in wait-and-see mode before the Fed meeting and nobody is going to take big bets before that,"" said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at Wunderlich Securities. In corporate news,  Apple shares rose 2.2% to $112.57, rebounding from losses on Wednesday when the iPhone and iPad maker unveiled new products. sShares in Krispy Kreme Doughnuts tumbled almost 12% after the company cut its profit forecast for 2016. pSportswear maker Lululemon plunged more than 16% after its results showed that profit margins were narrowing. Avon Products fell 9.5% to $4.10, reversing earlier gains. The Wall Street Journal reported that the cosmetics company was in talks with private equity firms about selling a stake in the struggling company.",( Close : ) US stock markets ended Thursday higher despite investor caution ahead of next week 's Federal Reserve @placeholder on interest rates .,value,decision,statements,friendly,ban,1
"The 20-year-old, who joined City for £49m from Liverpool on 14 July, ran through on goal before finishing. Sterling started on the left side of a front three that included David Silva and teenage forward Kelechi Iheanacho before being substituted at half-time. Iheanacho also scored in a game City won 5-4 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. The game was City's first in the International Champions Cup tournament in which they face Real Madrid on Friday. Sterling, who became the most expensive English player ever when he made the move from Liverpool to City, slipped on the ball after 49 seconds of the game and later had a strong call for a penalty turned down. He appeared to be fouled inside the area by Alessandro Florenzi, but the referee waved play on. Miralem Pjanic equalised for Roma with a stunning long-range strike before Iheanacho pounced on a poor Ashley Cole back pass to regain the lead for City early in the second half. Roma's Adem Ljajic curled home a free-kick with three minutes remaining to take the game to penalties, where Joe Hart made two saves and also scored to give City the win.",New Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling scored three minutes into his @placeholder in a friendly against Roma at the MCG in Melbourne on Tuesday .,interest,debut,reign,match,progress,1
"Media playback is not supported on this device Al Habsi will be in goal against the Latics on Saturday, who must win their last two games to avoid the drop. Reading need a draw themselves to secure a play-off place in manager Jaap Stam's first season in charge. ""Wigan are fighting to stay up and any team you face in their position at this stage are difficult,"" Al Habsi said. The Oman international, 35, admitted he will be in ""a difficult position"" as he lines-up against his former employers. ""To see my former club where they are is hard,"" he told BBC Radio Berkshire. ""I had a fantastic five years there and really enjoyed it. ""But for us, we know we need to do the job. ""Last weekend against Nottingham Forest, another team in a similar position, we didn't show ourselves for 90 minutes and got punished for our mistakes. ""We've been in the top six for most of the season and we can't let it drop know.""",Reading goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi expects his former side Wigan Athletic to pose a threat despite being on the @placeholder of Championship relegation .,loss,verge,future,availability,heels,1
"7 January 2016 Last updated at 10:26 GMT Robin Sollis packs it all away in his garage - leaving no room for his car. His is one of 14 homes on a Cirencester street which have raised £1,200 for charity with their displays this year. Tracey Miller reports.",Taking down this @placeholder Christmas lights display in Gloucestershire will take its owner several days .,impressive,special,annual,fake,new,0
"The National Audit Office found the General Practice Extraction Service had cost £40m to set up instead of £14m. The system was meant to make data from GP systems in England available to bodies across the health service. But the system has provided information to just one organisation - NHS England. The NAO said in its current form, it was ""unlikely"" the system could deliver what it was set up for. The idea was to create a system that could help gather information from GP surgeries, such as the number of patients being diagnosed with dementia or getting immunised, to help with research and monitoring. It also provides information to determine how much doctors are paid. As well as finding that GPES had run over budget, the National Audit Office also said it was delivered late. The original plan was for the service to be up and running by 2010, but in the end it was not until April last year that data was sent to the first customer, NHS England, which has since used it a number of times. However, no universities, academics or other organisations have been given data, mainly because of the time taken to extract it. A spokeswoman for the Health and Social Care Information Service, which runs the system, said: ""It is clear the procurement and design stage was not good enough."" She said the organisation was in the process of improving the system.","A new GP IT system designed to improve @placeholder and planning in the NHS in England has been criticised for running over budget and behind schedule , by a finance watchdog .",procurement,quality,research,training,policy,1
"The team at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology says its findings ""open up a whole new era"" in neurodegenerative disease. Their work should make it easier to design drugs to stop brain cells dying. The researchers used brain tissue from a 74-year-old woman who died after having Alzheimer's disease. The form of dementia leads to tangles of a protein called tau spreading throughout the brain. The more tau tangles there are, the worse the  symptoms tend to be. Doctors have known this has happened for decades but what has been missing is a detailed understanding of what the tangles look like. The team took advantage of the ""resolution revolution"" in microscopy to take thousands of highly detailed images of the tau inside the woman's brain tissues. And using computer software, they figured out the tangles look like this: It is pretty meaningless to an untrained eye, but to scientists this could be one of the most important recent discoveries in tackling dementia. Attempts to develop a drug to slow the pace of dementia have been met by repeated failure. But it is hard to come up with a drug when you do not know the precise chemical structure of what you are targeting. Dr Sjors Scheres, one of the researchers, told the BBC News website: ""It's like shooting in the dark - you can still hit something but you are much more likely to hit if you know what the structure is. ""We are excited - it opens up a whole new era in this field, it really does."" Rules of memory 'beautifully' rewritten Experts excited by brain 'wonder-drug' Similar dysfunctional proteins are found in many brain diseases. Alzheimer's also has beta amyloid while Parkinson's has alpha synuclein. The structure of tau, published in the journal Nature, is the first to be determined in such detail. Fellow researcher Dr Michel Goedert told the BBC: ""This is a big step forward as far as tau goes but it is bigger than that. ""This is the first time anybody has determined the high-resolution structure [from human brain samples] for any of these diseases. ""The next step is to use this information to study the mechanisms of neurodegeneration."" Dr Tara Spires-Jones, from the centre for cognitive and neural systems at the University of Edinburgh, said the findings ""substantially advance what we know"". She added: ""These results will be useful for developing molecules to detect tau tangles in patients and potentially for developing treatments."" Follow James on Twitter.",Abnormal deposits that build up in the brain during Alzheimer 's have been pictured in @placeholder detail by UK scientists .,large,unprecedented,greater,modern,restricted,1
"Jack Dunn was depicted as being complicit in the cover-up of the Catholic Church's sexual abuse scandal. Open Road, which distributed the film, has now acknowledged Mr Dunn actually sought to help victims of abuse. ""We acknowledge that Mr Dunn was not part of the archdiocesan cover-up,"" it said in a statement. Fabricated dialogue in the movie made it appear as if Jack Dunn, a former student and spokesman for Boston College, had downplayed the extent of the Catholic priest sex abuse scandal. The scene Mr Dunn appears in was based on an interview with reporters that occurred at Boston College High School in 2002 after the school was informed that three former teachers had abused students during the 1970s. At one point in the scene, Mr Dunn, portrayed in the film by actor Gary Galone, says: ""It's a big school, Robby. You know that. And we are talking about seven alleged victims over, what, eight years?"" The on-screen character later says: ""This is ridiculous. You are reaching for a story here."" Mr Dunn, who is still a trustee of Boston College High School, had threatened legal action against makers if the scene portraying him was not removed. However, no lawsuit was ever filed and makers said in November that they had ""respectfully declined"" to alter the film. In a statement released on Tuesday, the film's distributor, Open Road, said: ""As is the case with most movies based on historical events, Spotlight contains fictionalised dialogue that was attributed to Mr Dunn for dramatic effect."" As part of a settlement, Open Road have agreed to cover Jack Dunn's legal fees and make donations in his name to two charities. All legal actions have been dropped. Mr Dunn said in a statement: ""This agreement will never end the painful experience of being falsely depicted in a film, but it gives me the opportunity to move forward with my name cleared and my integrity in place."" He said he hoped the agreement ""causes Hollywood to reassess how it portrays scenes in movies that claim to be based on actual events"". Spotlight won two Academy Awards last month - best picture and best original screenplay.",The makers of Oscar - winning film Spotlight have acknowledged a character in the film was not @placeholder portrayed .,reportedly,previously,accurately,explicitly,temporarily,2
"The City Varieties, in Swan Street, Leeds, was the home to BBC series The Good Old Days from 1953 until 1983. Notable acts to have performed there over the years include Harry Houdini, Eartha Kitt, Les Dawson and John Inman. The venue will open its doors from noon until 16:00 BST for visitors to explore and take part in various activities. Its managers said the venue, which is believed to be the country's longest-serving music hall, began life as a room above a pub to provide entertainment to the working classes. ""Affluent"" sister venue The Grand Theatre, used to serve the higher classes, they said. Escapologist Houdini and a woman who ""hypnotised alligators"" were among some of the ""weird and wonderful acts"" to grace the Varieties' stage.",A @placeholder theatre said to be the country 's longest - running music hall is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a special open day .,new,social,national,historic,temporary,3
"The Prince of Wales opened the new head office of risk management firm Alcumus in Cardiff. And he met community members at St Michael's Church in Llandovery. He made a donation to help save White Park Cattle from extinction during a visit to a herd at Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire. During his visit to Dinefwr Park in Llandeilo, the prince pledged support to the National Trust's Save the Herd campaign to help its effort to safeguard the White Park Cattle which have grazed the area for more than 1,000 years. About 750 White Park breeding females exist in the world, said the trust, which aims to raise £36,000 to buy a new bull and cows. Prince Charles also learned about the work of climate change charity the Size of Wales in Cwmbran, Torfaen, and he met with pupils taking part in its education programme at Blenheim Road Community Primary. The charity runs programmes to demonstrate the importance of rainforests and encourages young people to take action against climate change. The Duchess of Cambridge visited Torfaen and Caerphilly on Wednesday in her new role as royal patron of children's charities.",Prince Charles met children taking part in climate change education and learned about efforts to save @placeholder cattle in a visit to Wales on Friday .,rare,professional,serious,remaining,political,0
"The Nigeria international, 31, is undergoing chemotherapy. ""The support you've shown me has been incredible,"" said Ikeme in a video message played at Molineux before Saturday's 1-0 win over Middlesbrough. ""It's really helped me get through these first few weeks and will help me get through the rest of my treatment."" This content will not work on your device, please check Javascript and cookies are enabled or update your browser Wolves supporters held cards spelling Ikeme's name before kick-off, Wanderers players wore special T-shirts during their warm-up and the cover of the match programme - designed by ex-Wolves captain Jody Craddock - featured images of the goalkeeper. Several events raising funds for Birmingham-based charity Cure Leukaemia have been staged since Ikeme's diagnosis, including a 24-hour penalty shoot-out and a sponsored walk before Saturday's game. The season opener also gave Middlesbrough the chance to show their support for Boro academy player Anthony Renton, who was also diagnosed with leukaemia in July. Media playback is not supported on this device","Wolves goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has thanked fans and colleagues for their "" incredible "" support since he was diagnosed with @placeholder leukaemia in July .",renewed,acute,comfortable,best,special,1
"The hashtag #DataMustFall has been trending nationwide on social media over the past 24 hours. This is despite South Africa having the most affordable mobile internet in Africa, according to the International Telecommunication Union. The hashtag is a play on other campaigns such as #RhodesMustFall. This was a call to topple a statue of colonialist Cecil Rhodes. It was followed by a campaign against President Jacob Zuma - #ZumaMustFall. Africa Live: More on this and other stories Around three in 10 people in Africa have access to the internet. The continent lags behind average global internet penetration, which is just under 50%. Although South African internet costs are low compared to the rest of Africa, it ranks 66th in global terms. How much does mobile data cost? (500 MB prepaid mobile data) Source: Measuring the Information Society Report, ITU (2015) Radio personality Thabo Molefe, who started the campaign, says that a drop in prices would enable students to access online learning materials: ""Young people should be able to enjoy the benefits of e-learning by downloading textbooks online or catching up on a lecture on YouTube, but they can't do that because everything revolves around data and WiFi,"" he tweeted. The parliamentary committee for telecommunications has decided to hold public hearings over the cost of high-speed internet following the outcry. The online campaign has resonated with many people in South Africa, who took to Twitter to voice their frustration with what they say are overpriced data packages. Local unions and the opposition Economic Freedom Fighters have rallied behind the calls the reduce internet prices.",A campaign has been launched in South Africa calling for telecom providers to reduce how much they charge for internet @placeholder .,survival,achievement,health,services,losses,3
"Well, that might not be strictly true. Players combine some welcome down time following the hectic festive schedule with some training to keep themselves ticking over. But what about those who don't kick a ball in anger all year round? We asked them, and a player, for their views... On the merits of the shutdown ""It's too early to say from a Ross County perspective. Commercially, probably for a football club to shut for three weeks isn't a good thing. I'm also aware that some of our players had very little time off in the summer. At this stage of the season, you wonder whether burnout becomes a factor. ""It will probably take until the end of the season to evaluate whether it's a worthwhile exercise or not."" Does the winter break affect your work as a chairman? ""At a football club, during the breaks where there's no football there's always more work to do, particularly in the summer as you prepare for a new season. Even at this stage of the season - because the season goes through to the middle of April - there's the split and you've got to prepare for the last five games and sell hospitality and that sort of thing. There's a lot of preparation behind the scenes and it's a time for recharging batteries for commercial and hospitality people. ""I'm talking to the manager every week of the year about how he improves the team; it doesn't really change dramatically during this period. I don't think the winter transfer window is one where there's a huge amount of activity. ""Planning more for the summer is more important. "" Is the winter shutdown long enough? ""I'm not quite sure because again it goes back to the question of summer football and whether you extend the season back into June, and how does that affect Scotland and school holidays and other things people have been doing for a good number of years in the summer. ""It goes back to the summer argument; I don't have a particular view either way. I think the experiment with the League Cup and taking it back into the middle of July - that's been good. It'll be interesting to see how people have viewed that at the end of the season and whether they want to take the season back even earlier. I have an open mind on it."" Are you happy for the shutdown to happen every season? ""I've got an open view as this has been a funny season. With World Cup qualifiers, we've had four Saturdays where we haven't played football. So, we've had more midweek games. We find it difficult to get people [fans] in for a midweek game compared to Saturdays. I would like to hear the argument both ways. But I do think that our players who play 48, 49 or 50 weeks of the year are probably playing too much. ""We need to look at how we get the best out of players so that they can perform for, say, 40 weeks a year. That's more important. How that's divvied up? I've got an open mind and I'd like to hear the debate, from experience and also a supporter's point of view. ""Supporters play a bit part in this as well. Ultimately, without people coming to the football we don't have football. Supporters have a big say in whether they want summer football or the winter break. In Scotland, football has traditionally been played during the Christmas and New Year period. In Spain and other countries they don't do it."" ""I kind of enjoy the winter break just after a busy and an expensive time for everybody. It gives the fans' pockets a break at an expensive time of year. Scottish football is very expensive - you're talking £20-25 for a ticket, £10 travel depending on where we are going and then all the other stuff that goes with it - so if you've got games Wednesday-Saturday it helps the supporters in that sense. ""On this occasion it might just actually suit Hearts to do that. It means that [new head coach] Ian Cathro and [assistant] Austin McPhee can spend some time with the players getting their ideas over. It's maybe harder putting them into practice in a game situation but it gives them time to work with the players and get to know them a bit better, and maybe get their type of player in as well to fit the system they want us to play."" Thoughts of other Hearts fans? ""It's 50-50. Some diehard fans will want the football every week. Others are a wee bit similar to myself, they feel the break comes at a good time. The slight issue is when we have it driven by the weather, there's no guarantees in Scotland that the weather will be bad in January and good in February. It's hard for anyone to call that one. ""These days I'm more inclined to go towards summer football which was something I was always dead against until recent times, but I think it would help make our football better. Players playing in better conditions."" Is there a fly in the ointment? ""My concern about it is - the Premiership teams are coming back to join the Scottish Cup. It's their first game back. A few years back I seem to remember a few top-flight clubs were falling at the first hurdle in the Scottish Cup because we were coming back and playing teams from what's now the Championship who were all fully match fit."" ""I'm 100% a fan [of the shutdown]. At this time of year, the chance for us to have a little bit of time to unwind and recharge, I think from a players' point of view there'd be few complaining, to be honest."" Should the winter break be longer? ""I suppose time will tell. If you turn up on that first game back and there's a blizzard and games are called off, I'm sure there'll be some grumblings but to me three weeks seems sensible at this point. We got a week off away and I think that was probably about right. ""Now we have a couple of weeks to get back into training and ready for games. Hopefully you'll get a set of recharged players ready to go and have a good second half of the season."" If clubs are on a good run of form, some say the break ruins their momentum… ""I can understand it from that point of view. We'd had a couple of good results away from home up at Inverness and then a last-minute draw against Hamilton with 10 men, which felt like a victory, so maybe you want to kick on, but I think when you look at the bigger picture most people would look on [the break] favourably. The positives outweigh the negatives and I hope it's here to stay. ""You might think the fans will say they miss the football but maybe that's part of the point. Hopefully it'll recharge their enthusiasm for it."" The first game back is in the Scottish Cup - that means some clubs are facing opposition who've not had a break… ""That argument can work both ways. We'll be going into the Rangers game [in the Scottish Cup] with a fully fit squad, which is very rare at this time of year. So I think you'd certainly be grateful for that."" ""Mentally and physically, I think it's good for the players to get a little break. It's been a tough season so far, a lot of tough games and they sometimes need that little break, then get them back working again, and get the freshness. ""I do think the break is maybe not long enough - maybe another week or two would help us a little bit more. But I think it'll help us in the second half of the season."" Why weren't Dundee able to get away during the break? ""Our budget doesn't let us go away for a break abroad, so we've had to find one or two games here, and it's not easy trying to get teams at this stage in the season. Most of the other teams are playing - Championship, League One, League Two - so we've had to look at our training schedule and tried to fit a couple of games in. ""We've managed to fit one in; we hoped we'd have another but we've not managed. ""I would have liked to have taken the players away into a different environment, different training facilities. We're always finding it a little bit difficult - especially this time in the season with the weather - to find decent training facilities. ""We've had to go indoors this week on a six-a-side pitch which is not ideal in terms of our preparation. I would have liked to have taken the players away but the budget just doesn't let me do that."" Could it disrupt momentum? ""We won two out of our three games over that [festive] period so we would have liked to have continued to play. But the players have been nice and fresh this week, it was nice for them to get out of this environment, spend time with their families, go away if they wanted to, and then recharge the batteries a little bit, because it's going to be a tough second part of the season for us."" Should the winter shutdown return? ""I would want it next year - but maybe just a bit longer and not be thrown into a Scottish Cup game when you come back. We play St Mirren, who've been playing every week, so they'll be up to speed. ""I'd like it to stay - maybe add on an extra week and have that whole month off.""",The winter shutdown @placeholder those who follow - or feature - for Scottish Premiership clubs the chance to put their metaphorical feet up for three weeks and recharge the batteries .,allowed,remain,insist,maintained,offers,4
"The migratory bird of prey has returned to RSPB Scotland's Loch Garten reserve, near Grantown on Spey, for its 14th season. Nicknamed EJ, her previous drama-filled visits have included having her eggs kicked out of the nest by rival males. Reserve staff have compared her seasons to a TV soap.",A female osprey whose previous breeding seasons have been described as being @placeholder to a soap opera has laid her first egg of the 2016 season .,appointed,converted,free,akin,away,3
"The Gray brothers are likely to make up the second row for Scotland against Argentina on Saturday, two years after starting their first international together against the same opposition. ""During the national anthem when I've got my brother by my side it's pretty emotional,"" said the younger Gray. ""It's hard to describe and it does make you feel lucky."" He added: ""To be involved in the Scotland set-up and have my brother by my side is something I never thought [would happen]. ""I'm very lucky that I've always had Rich by my side growing up to see how he's got to that level and how hard he's had to work to get there."" Gray, 22, believes Scotland will face a ""world class"" Argentina side at Murrayfield on Saturday. Media playback is not supported on this device The Scots were edged out 23-22 by Australia last weekend, and Gray says the Pumas pose just as big a threat. ""They are a great team that can attack from anywhere,"" said the Glasgow Warriors co-captain. ""They've got dangerous strike runners and they're always keeping the ball alive so you can never switch off. I think they're a world-class side."" Argentina have improved markedly since they were admitted to the Rugby Championship in 2013, registering victories over Australia and South Africa in recent years. Their style has evolved from the traditional Pumas' brand of set-piece, forwards-dominated rugby, and Gray warns they have the weapons to hurt Scotland this weekend. ""When you look at some of the results they've had in the Rugby Championship, and some of the games they've lost to New Zealand, they've pushed them all the way. The brand of rugby they play is very exciting, very threatening, so defensively we have to be switched on. ""I think they are dangerous whether they're home or away. Every time they play they are very physical. We need to be clever in attack. We can't be coughing up ball to them.""","Scotland lock Jonny Gray says playing alongside brother Richie can @placeholder an "" emotional "" experience .",avenge,adopt,prove,offer,overcome,2
"The shag, which was 31, was fitted with a ring on 30 June 1985. Ornithologists lost track of the bird until it was found dead on the Shiants on 26 April this year. After checking records, the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) said it was oldest ringed shag in Britain, Ireland and Europe. The bird, known by its ring number 1227282, has raised the record by almost a year, the trust said. In 1985, it was one of a number of chicks ringed by Sam Powell, then a trainee ringer from South Wales working with the Shiants Auk Ringing Group. Many of the hundreds of birds ringed in 1985 were found dead within a year, though one was found to have survived for nine years. Bird 1227282 was found dead almost 31 years after it hatched by RSPB worker John Taynton. According to the RSPB, shags are a red status conservation species because of their declining numbers. The Shiant Islands lie four miles (6km) off the coast of Lewis. They provide habitat for more than 150,000 birds, including 10% of the UK's puffin population.","A seabird ringed on the Shiant Isles in the Western Isles set a new European birding @placeholder record before it died , ornithologists have said .",population,season,longevity,status,death,2
"It comes after a private fun day organised by an Islamic group, due to be held on Sunday, was cancelled due to threats from far-right groups. Legoland said it received further threats and decided to close its hotel this weekend, saying the safety of guests and staff was its priority. The theme park in Windsor, Berkshire, was already closed for the season. It reopens on 14 March. Thames Valley Police said it is investigating offensive messages sent in connection with the event organised by the Muslim Research and Development Foundation. Legoland was forced to shut down its Facebook page due to a number of abusive posts. It also received threats through phone calls and emails. In a statement, Legoland said: ""Sadly, a private event due to take place on Sunday has had to be cancelled due to threats from right-wing groups made against the resort. ""The whole resort, including the hotel, will be closed for the weekend. ""We are extremely sorry that we've had to cancel any hotel visits for guests booked in to stay over this weekend. ""We wholeheartedly understand families' disappointment that they will be unable to attend and appreciate that due to the dynamic nature of this situation we haven't been able to give them more notification."" Guests booked to stay at the resort this weekend have been handed a full refund while a number of people on Twitter have also told the BBC they have received a £10 voucher. Sara Powell left a message on the BBC Berkshire Facebook page. She said: ""Extremely disappointed that our hotel trip has been cancelled at ridiculously short notice, and angry that this situation has been allowed to happen. ""Will be speaking to Legoland in the morning."" This article was amended to make it clear the theme park would have been shut to the public this weekend regardless of the decision to close the hotel.",Legoland is to @placeholder shut its hotel amid safety and security fears .,temporarily,officially,immediately,completely,eventually,0
"Michael McLarnon, 22, was fatally wounded in Etna Drive in Ardoyne, north Belfast, on 28 October 1971. The Committee on the Administration of Justice is due to publish a report by the Historical Enquiries Team. It is expected to show that the killing was not carried out by the man who admitted it. Mr McLarnon's death was the subject of a BBC programme in 2006.",New details are expected to emerge later relating to an investigation into a @placeholder killing by the Army during the Troubles .,recent,reported,controversial,mysterious,serial,2
"As part of the first major work in 40 years, nearly £700,000 has been spent on new heating, lighting, electrics and paint. Officials said scaffolding had been removed and ""extensive dusting"" was under way. A series of events are being held throughout the autumn to mark the project. Special shades of paint were commissioned to make the inside of the building match the external stone. Canon Missioner for the cathedral, the Reverend Doctor Elizabeth Thomson, said: ""We have been doing paint archaeology and we have been looking at what they used originally and interpreting it for the 21st Century. ""It's a building that feels like it runs on light, you can stand in the middle of this beautifully proportioned space and just be flooded with light."" The church stands on the site of a Saxon church but the current building dates from the 1720s. But during the renovation a small part of the medieval building was discovered and this is expected to be visible to the public in the near future. An additional £100,000 is being spent on an ongoing reroofing project. Cathedral officials were awarded £660,000 in government grants and has raised more than £120,000 toward work on the heating, wiring and roof.",Derby Cathedral has reopened to the public after a four month @placeholder for refurbishments .,closure,outlook,caring,stay,absence,0
"Spaniard Seve died of brain cancer in 2011 at the age of 54, and Javier said: ""Today my dad comes to my mind. ""He taught me everything or almost everything I know about golf, and I would have loved him to see me turning pro. I am sure he would be very proud."" Javier, 23, intends to begin his career by enrolling at the Alps Tour qualifying school. He competed at the British Amateur Championship this year but failed to qualify for the matchplay stage after a poor opening round. Javier added: ""This is something I have always wanted. Whether I will succeed or not, time will tell."" Seve is remembered as one of golf's most flamboyant and charismatic players. He won 87 titles in his career, including the Open in 1979, 1984 and 1988 and the Masters in 1980 and 1983, and played in eight Ryder Cups.","Javier Ballesteros , the son of five - time @placeholder champion Seve , has turned professional .",professional,olympic,major,remaining,loved,2
"Aberystwyth University researchers are asking people what they enjoy about the programmes and films. Monty Python is considered one of the enduring icons of British popular culture in the 1970s and 80s and is still popular now. But Kate Egan, leading the study, said that ""doesn't tell us what people really enjoy about them"". ""Clearly, and after nearly 50 years, Monty Python's popularity has continued to grow,"" she said. ""What is it that different people most remember and value about their encounters with Python - whether on television, at the cinema, on stage, or in front of the record player? ""Whether people love them, like them, are entertained or irritated by them; whether their views on Python have changed or stayed the same; whether they first discovered them in 1969 or only recently, I'm interested in people's thoughts, experiences and memories."" The surreal comedy group gained prominence in 1969 with its sketch comedy show Monty Python's Flying Circus. Written and performed by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, 45 episodes were broadcast over five years. Monty Python went on to produce feature films including The Holy Grail, Life of Brian and The Meaning of Life, live stage shows, albums, books and musicals. In 2014, the Monty Python team were reunited on stage at London's O2 arena.","A new study has been launched looking at the comedy sketch show Monty Python 's "" lasting @placeholder "" .",appeal,interests,moments,phenomenon,memory,0
"2 December 2016 Last updated at 13:16 GMT So we couldn't resist showing you this newborn polar bear cub and his sleeping mum, Giovannia. The healthy cub was born at Munich Zoo in Germany but mother and bear baby will be staying snuggled up until after winter. Then they will emerge and members of the public will be able to see the new arrival. Watch the video to catch a sneak peak of the sleepy bears.",Everyone @placeholder a cute baby animal and here at Newsround we are no exception .,promoted,enjoying,appointing,loves,enjoyed,3
"The first half saw the woodwork struck three times before Adam Cunnington headed Bromley in front from a Bradley Goldberg cross. Alan Julian was in fine form for the hosts, making three superb saves after the break, the best from Jack Muldoon. And Goldberg sealed the victory when he rounded Lincoln keeper Paul Farman and fired into the empty net. Lincoln City manager Chris Moyses told BBC Radio Lincolnshire: Media playback is not supported on this device ""I'm not disappointed with the way we played at all. I thought we played well and kept the ball for long periods but were just not ruthless enough at either end. ""The blame will fall on me but I think we put in an honest shift and played some nice football. ""It's a results business and that's all you can say about it. The results will come, maybe not with me but the results will come.""",Bromley leapfrogged Lincoln in the National League table with victory in a @placeholder game at Hayes Lane .,lively,disappointing,friendly,comfortable,crucial,0
"The tensions with its powerful neighbour and biggest export market forced businesses to look elsewhere for trade, fuelling an economic revival of previously flagging industries, while thousands of Georgians fight hard against poverty. Policewoman Fighter Plastic surgeon Wine merchant War refugee More from Georgia Direct In 2009, a year after the war with Russia, Georgia's economy contracted by 3.8%. But by 2011, the economy grew by 7%, fuelled by massive public spending, a big rise in tourist numbers, and exports to new markets around the world. For Working Lives, Tom Esslemont travelled to the capital, Tbilisi, to talk to five people who have been riding Georgia's post-war economic rollercoaster. Under the Soviet Union his favourite sports were banned, but now Georgian martial arts specialist Nukri Mchedlishvili is training hundreds of youngsters in traditional sword-fighting and wrestling. Georgians have been making wine for millennia. When Russia banned the imports of Georgian wine seven years ago in the run up to war, it nearly put wine producer Giorgi Margvelashvili out of business, but now he's bounced back. With much more money for essential public services, even high-flying graduates like former lawyer Nino Pkhakhadze are being attracted to jobs in the police force. In the last decade Georgia has seen a real growth in consumerism. A burgeoning middle class has enabled cosmetic surgeon Gia Gvaramia to add six more clinics to the very first one in Georgia, which he opened in 2000. However, Georgia's rising wealth hasn't trickled down to the poorest in the country including those displaced by the 2008 conflict with Russia. Although a qualified engineer, Iza Mikhanashvili, a war refugee, has to bake bread to make a living.",Georgia is experiencing a resurgence in national @placeholder five years after its war with Russia in 2008 .,lost,sentiment,pride,social,nationalism,2
"Speaking in the Sunday Mail, Pamela Munro revealed that she had come face to face with John Leathem during the search to find the 15-year-old. The 32-year-old shop owner stabbed the teenager 61 times and inflicted more than 140 injuries after she went into his shop in Clydebank on 19 March. He dumped her body in bushes two days after the attack. Leathem's appeal against his 27-year minimum sentence is due to be heard at the Court of Criminal Appeal in Edinburgh on Friday. Ms Munro has been campaigning against any reduction in Leathem's sentence since news of his appeal plans emerged and a petition opposing a cut in his jail term has been signed by about 11,000 people. Ms Munro, who has three other children, said: ""Even if he got out at 59, he'd still have a life, so 27 years isn't long enough. He's totally deluded. This appeal is cruel."" She added: ""With the appeal being on 23 December, there is no way that our first Christmas without Paige can be a normal one - as much as we might try to make it that way for the kids."" Ms Munro also described how Leathem appeared emotionless when she went to his shop, Delicious Deli, to talk to him about putting up posters to help to find Paige. ""Looking back, he was so cold,"" she told the newspaper. ""There was no emotion in his voice or his face. He never showed signs of knowing anything but I'd never have guessed."" First offender Leathem was given a mandatory life sentence at the High Court in Glasgow in October and was told he must spend at least 27 years behind bars for the ""savage and frenzied"" murder. He admitted the killing at an earlier court hearing. A post-mortem examination found that Paige suffered 61 stab wounds, mainly to her head and neck, and 85 further cuts thought to have been sustained as she tried to fight off her attacker. Sentencing judge Lady Rae described the killing as ""truly reprehensible and impossible to comprehend"".","The mother of murdered schoolgirl Paige Doherty has described her killer 's @placeholder appeal as "" cruel "" .",crucial,forthcoming,perceived,violent,decisive,1
"Take your pick: 50 years since Winston Churchill died, 800 years since Magna Carta, 200 years since Waterloo. Tomorrow is also the 750th anniversary of the de Montfort parliament convoked by Simon de Montfort, the first nobleman to seize power and govern the country. It is seen as the first English parliament as it was the first with a house of commons to which knights from the counties and burgesses from the towns were summoned. Historian Professor David Carpenter notes that de Montfort may have opposed King Henry III under the umbrella of ""England for the English"" even though he wasn't English himself. There was also a strong Welsh dimension to his power grab. Prof Carpenter told me: ""One of the bases of Montfort's power was his alliance with Llywelyn who was very soon to be recognised as prince of Wales. In fact Montfort himself, very soon after the parliament, affirmed that alliance with Llywelyn by actually recognising him as just that, recognising him as prince of Wales and that laid the foundation for the later treaty of Montgomery in which King Henry III did the same. ""The result was there was a very, very large contingent on Montfort's side at the final, fatal battle of Evesham and as they marched out of Evesham this Welsh contingent of footsoldiers let out a great shout which shook the heavens. And for many of them it was the last shout of their lives because they were then massacred in the battle in which Montfort himself was also gruesomely killed."" The BBC is today marking the 750th anniversary of the de Montfort parliament in what we are calling ""Democracy Day"". As the BBC puts it: ""Across radio, TV and online, the BBC will look at democracy past and present, ask how democratic we are, and encourage debate about democracy's future."" I'll be making my own small contribution through BBC Parliament. Reporting the National Assembly for Wales is normally above my pay grade, but I'll be joining a discussion that endeavours to explain the work of all the parliaments of the UK. We hope to cover the assembly's petitions committee live. Do join me - we're on between 9:30 and 11:30. As ""Democracy Day"" draws to a close, at 11pm, Sean Curran and Susan Hulme will present a special one-hour edition of Today in Parliament on Radio 4. Unusually, TiP, as it's known, will feature coverage of the UK's other parliaments. Tune in for Nick Servini's take on first minister's questions from Cardiff Bay.",It 's a notable year for @placeholder anniversaries .,vulnerable,classic,notable,many,distinctive,2
"After her Bercy arena concert on Wednesday, she tweeted she was heading to the Place de la Republique, which has become a shrine to those who died. Madonna, who is in the city for her Rebel Heart tour, was filmed singing along with her 10-year-old son David. She began by singing Ghosttown and then moved on to John Lennon's Imagine and her classic track Like A Prayer. Madonna's surprise appearance in the city also saw her accompanied by guitarist Monte Pittman, who is currently on tour with the artist. ""She wanted to pay tribute, she loves this city,"" Pittman told AFP.  ""It is magical. I will never forget this."" One hundred and thirty people were killed in Paris when gunmen and suicide bombers carried out a series of attacks in the French capital. Madonna told Wednesday night's onlookers: ""Everybody knows why we're here… we just want to sing a few songs about peace, just to spread love and joy, and to pay our honour and respect to the people who died almost four weeks ago. ""And to spread light… we all need it."" Pete Hall, a British tourist, told AFP: ""It was inspiring, it was raw, it was real. ""She was paying her respects to Paris."" Reaction on Twitter included praise from fan MadonnaEffect, who said: ""Madonna yet again reminding me why she is my absolute IDOL. ""So proud of her, she is the gift that just keeps on giving."" At her concert earlier on Wednesday evening, Madonna had wrapped herself in the French flag and sang the country's national anthem, La Marseillaise. She told the audience: ""We will not bend down to fear. I think of what happened almost four weeks ago now. The heart of Paris and the heart of France beats in the heart of each city. ""I came here when I was 20 and it was here, in Paris, that I decided to make music. Thank you Paris for planting that seed in my heart.""",Madonna has given an @placeholder performance in Paris in tribute to the victims of the 13 November attacks .,impromptu,unusual,extraordinary,epic,absolute,0
"A statement from the prosecutor's office said a serving MP is among those who have been charged. The offences include the bribery of voters and incitement to violence. Kenya's 8 August vote comes nearly a decade after disputed election results fuelled violence that left more than 1,000 dead and 500,000 displaced. However the last elections in 2013 passed off relatively peacefully. The prosecutor's office also ordered investigations over violent incidents in five regions in different parts of the country. Analysts say that the primaries have been so hard fought because becoming an elected official brings many financial benefits. In addition, in the regions where one party is dominant a victory in that party's primary is seen as a near guarantee of the candidate being elected. The prosecutor's statement also said that a team of 135 prosecutors are on standby to deal with hate speech and incitement to violence cases to ensure a "" secure environment for a free, fair and peaceful election"". Kenyans will be voting for candidates in four positions: the president, members of parliament, county governors and members of county assemblies. President Uhuru Kenyatta is seeking a second term and will be facing his political rival Raila Odinga, who was picked last week as the presidential candidate by a coalition of opposition parties.",Sixty - two people have been charged with various electoral offences following @placeholder - contested party primaries in Kenya .,over,highly,illegally,plain,mentally,1
"""What the co-leader has done is treason, provocation,"" Mr Erdogan said, referring to Mr Demirtas, co-leader of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP). At the weekend the HDP and other pro-Kurdish groups called for self-rule in Turkey's mainly Kurdish south-east. Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation into those comments. The Turkish military has stepped up operations against the rebel Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which is fighting for Kurdish self-rule. The army says it has killed more than 200 PKK militants in the latest fighting. The PKK is regarded as a ""terrorist"" organisation by Turkey, the US and EU. The HDP won 59 seats in Turkey's 550-seat parliament in the 1 November elections. It came third, behind Mr Erdogan's Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the Republican People's Party (CHP). Speaking on Tuesday, Mr Erdogan said Mr Demirtas and other Kurdish leaders would be ""taught a lesson"" by the people and the law. He accused Mr Demirtas of challenging Article 14 of the constitution, which bans activities deemed to ""violate the indivisible integrity of the state"". On Sunday Mr Demirtas backed a declaration by a Kurdish umbrella group - the Democratic Society Congress (DTK) - which called for ""autonomous regions"" and ""self-governance bodies"". After 30 years of fighting between Turkish security forces and PKK militants, there has been little progress on the Kurdish issue. The AKP has taken some steps towards improving the cultural rights of the Kurds, including on the official use of the Kurdish language, during its 13-year rule. But many of the Kurds' demands, such as the right to an education in Kurdish, have not been met. Self-rule has been discussed for decades. The idea is now being promoted by a legitimate political party, the HDP, and the umbrella organisation DTK. But with the recent upsurge in fighting in Turkey's mainly Kurdish south-east - with government-imposed curfews and Kurdish militias fighting in the streets - there is little room to talk about rights. The declaration, issued in the mainly Kurdish city of Diyarbakir, said the ""rightful resistance"" of Kurds against Turkish state policies ""is essentially a demand and struggle for local self-governance and local democracy"". It called for the ""formation of autonomous regions, to involve several neighbouring provinces in consideration of cultural, economic and geographic affinities"". The PKK has been battling the Turkish military for three decades, in a separatist conflict that has killed more than 40,000 people.","Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned as "" treason "" a call by prominent Kurdish politician Selahattin Demirtas for Kurdish @placeholder .",agreement,corruption,autonomy,cause,assessment,2
"The FTSE 100 share index was up just 6 points at 7,178. Earlier the index had traded higher as sterling fell by a cent, but the pound regained ground to close at $1.2474. The FTSE 100 usually benefits when the pound weakens as, for the multinational companies listed on the index, overseas earnings are worth more when they are converted back into sterling. The pound's earlier drop against the dollar had been driven by the possibility of an earlier-than-expected rise in US interest rates. But that was then reversed as, according to Neil Wilson from ETX Capital, Bank of England policy maker Kristin Forbes suggested she was close to voting for a rate rise to combat the threat of inflation. ""We already knew the Bank has a finite tolerance for inflation overshooting but this sounded a tad more hawkish than the tone of last week's forecasts and press conference,"" Mr Wilson said. BP shares were the biggest fallers on the index, down 4%, after the oil giant's latest profits fell short of expectations. The company reported underlying replacement cost profit of $400m for the fourth quarter, but analysts had hoped for $560m.",UK shares closed the day flat as the pound recovered from @placeholder against the dollar earlier in the session .,playing,earnest,qualifier,efforts,losses,4
"The 22-year-old singer will star in the film, according to US magazine Variety, but it's thought to be a small part. The drama, which is due for release in 2017, will recreate the events of the World War II evacuation of the French city Dunkirk in 1940. Styles will appear alongside British actors Tom Hardy, Oscar-winner Mark Rylance and Sir Kenneth Branagh in the film. Warner Bros, who are making the movie, are yet to comment on Harry's role. Newsround has contacted a representative for Styles for comment. Harry shot to fame in 2010 when he became a member of the pop group One Direction on the British talent show, The X Factor. The four members are currently on a year-long break from the band, which began after they released their fifth album in March 2016.",Harry Styles has @placeholder landed his first film role in Christopher Nolan 's war drama ' Dunkirk ' .,successfully,reportedly,already,now,also,1
"Michael McLarnon, 22, was fatally wounded in Etna Drive in Ardoyne, north Belfast, on 28 October 1971. The Committee on the Administration of Justice is due to publish a report by the Historical Enquiries Team. It is expected to show that the killing was not carried out by the man who admitted it. Mr McLarnon's death was the subject of a BBC programme in 2006.",New details are expected to emerge later @placeholder to an investigation into a controversial killing by the Army during the Troubles .,owing,agreeing,belonging,relating,according,3
"Details of Broadbent's character have not been revealed - but Entertainment Weekly quoted a spokesperson as saying he would have a ""significant"" role. The versatile 67-year-old British actor won an Oscar in 2002 for Iris. He has appeared in TV shows like War and Peace and London Spy and films including Brooklyn, Paddington and the Bridget Jones series. Many will also know him as Hogwarts potions master Professor Horace Slughorn from the Harry Potter films. The seven episodes in Game of Thrones' seventh season will be filmed over the winter before reaching screens next summer. It will be the HBO drama's penultimate season. The show won a record-breaking 12 Emmy Awards in 2015 and has been nominated for a further 23 this year. Follow us on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, on Instagram, or if you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.",Oscar - winning actor Jim Broadbent will play a major part in the seventh season of @placeholder TV fantasy Game of Thrones .,potential,national,popular,classic,epic,4
"The former France player was relegated with West Ham United does not want to repeat the experience at Rugby Park. ""I know this situation,"" said 32-year-old midfielder Faubert. ""It's tough but it's good for the experience if you stay up and you need to have a strong team all together and fight for the club."" Killie currently occupy the relegation play-off place in the Scottish Premiership and are eight points above bottom side Dundee United, who have a game in hand. Hamilton are two points in front of Kilmarnock. ""I've twice battled relegation,"" explained the Frenchman. ""One was with Bordeaux when I was in France and one was with West Ham when we went down to the Championship. ""I realise it's not only about football or your future, it's about the future of many normal people at the club, because if you go down they may not have a job. ""Even if you don't give everything for yourself you have to give everything for people who work at the club because if you go down it's a big decision. ""I saw that with West Ham, so if you have heart you need to work and fight to stay up."" Faubert has already made many friends at Killie and feels he has seen enough from the players to suggest there will be a positive end to the season for the club. ""I believe we are going to stay up if everybody realises the importance of the situation,"" he said. ""After the last game [the 2-0 loss to Ross County] I didn't sleep because I feel I hate losing and always when I lose some games I think of what could I do better. ""That's why young players have to realise it's not like we play, we lose and that is it. ""You have to be hungry to do well for yourself and your team-mates."" Killie's next two matches are against the top two in the Premiership, away to Aberdeen on Saturday followed by a home fixture with reigning champions Celtic. ""They are tough games but it's good because the young players don't need any motivation,"" added Faubert. ""These are big games and it's a good opportunity to show what we can do as a team like fighting because it's going to be hard against Aberdeen and against Celtic. ""But if we show our commitment and how much we want to stay up and fight for our lives, it will be good.""",Julien Faubert wants to help Kilmarnock secure their Premiership status for next season because he knows the @placeholder that comes with relegation .,hardship,disappointment,future,reliability,speculation,0
"The midfielder admitted Saturday's penalty shootout loss to Hibernian at Hampden was ""a sore one to take"". But, with the Tannadice side eight points adrift, he stressed there is ""no time to feel sorry for ourselves"". ""We need to get over it quickly because we have five cup finals before the end of the season,"" said Rankin. ""Is it a big task? Of course it is. We've won six games from 33, now we need to win five from five. ""There are 15 points at stake and we have a chance to get out of it."" United are at home to Hamilton on Sunday and kick off after 11th-placed Kilmarnock visit Inverness CT. ""We need to be at a high tempo and be ready to attack Hamilton right from the start,"" said Rankin, 32, who is out of contract in the summer. ""Everyone is fighting for their future, whether it's here or somewhere else. We need to pull together with self-pride. ""We won't get out of it if we don't approach it that way."" Manager Mixu Paatelainen was also left deflated after the Hampden defeat on Saturday, saying his side had wasted ""glorious chances"" to win the goalless game, having been outplayed in the opening half hour. The Finn is not setting his side any targets, simply focussing on the visit of Hamilton. ""We still have a chance,"" he said. ""A slim chance, but a chance. ""That's why, inside the camp, you need to be really strong. Everyone has to unite and we need to keep believing. ""It will be very difficult, no question. But I believe. I haven't given up and I don't think the players have either.""",John Rankin says Dundee United need to forget the @placeholder of Scottish Cup semi-final defeat if they are to have a chance of surviving in the Premiership .,agony,challenge,consequences,fact,loss,0
"His 36th studio album, out on 2 February, will feature 10 ""uncovers"". ""I don't see myself as covering these songs in any way,"" said Dylan. ""They've been covered enough. Buried, as a matter a fact.  What me and my band are basically doing is uncovering them. Lifting them out of the grave and bringing them into the light of day."" I'm A Fool To Want You, The Night We Called It A Day and Irving Berlin's What'll I Do, all recorded by Sinatra, are among the songs being reworked by Dylan and his band. Other highlights on the album produced by Jack Frost include Nat King Cole's Autumn Leaves and Some Enchanted Evening from Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific. Dylan - who has sold more than 125 million records around the world and won multiple Grammys - called it ""a real privilege"" to make the album. ""I've wanted to do something like this for a long time but was never brave enough to approach 30-piece complicated arrangements and refine them down for a five-piece band,"" he said. ""That's the key to all these performances. We knew these songs extremely well. It was all done live. Maybe one or two takes. No overdubbing. No vocal booths. No headphones. No separate tracking, and, for the most part, mixed as it was recorded."" Columbia Records chairman Rob Stringer said Dylan had infused ""new life and contemporary relevance into the songs"". ""There are no strings, obvious horns, background vocals or other such devices often found on albums that feature standard ballads,"" added Stringer. The album is the first new music from Dylan since 2012's critically acclaimed Tempest. His last five albums, including 2006's Modern Times, have achieved new levels of commercial success for his work. Together Through Life became Dylan's first album to debut at number one in both the US and the UK in 2009.","Bob Dylan is taking on tracks @placeholder recorded by the likes of Frank Sinatra for his new album Shadows in the Night , he has announced .",recently,deeply,perfectly,originally,already,3
"The writer is part of the Authors for Grenfell campaign, auctioning items to help raise money for those affected. A teacher bid £1,500 to secure the name of his former pupil Nur Huda El-Wahabi in the book, who is believed to have died along with her family. Other people have since added to his bid, which now stands at over £17,000. 'Pretty cool name' Teacher James Clements wrote: ""The real Nur Huda was an ex-pupil of mine who lived in Grenfell Tower and didn't make it out of the building that night. ""A life that was so full of promise has been cut short in the most terrible way. As well as raising some money, this would mean her name would live on. Plus, Nur Huda is a pretty cool name for a character. He added: ""Please outbid me by lots though - it's an important cause."" All subsequent bidders have supported Mr Clements's bid to see Nur Hada named in the second novel of Pullman's Book of Dust series. Pullman wrote: ""This book will follow the first part of The Book of Dust, La Belle Sauvage, which will be published in October this year. ""The second part (not yet titled) will follow next year. The right to name a character doesn't guarantee that he or she will be good, bad, beautiful or otherwise, but it will be a speaking role with a part to play in the plot."" Other lots up for grabs include an afternoon tea and book reading with David Walliams at Claridges and signed sketches of Radiohead at Glastonbury by author and illustrator Chris Riddell. A signed copy of Judith Kerr's A Tiger Who Came to Tea and a prop from the TV show Black Mirror are also on offer. Bidding ends on 27 June. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.",Author Philip Pullman is likely to name a character in his @placeholder book after a 15 - year - old girl believed to have died in the Grenfell Tower fire .,national,own,upcoming,political,latest,2
"Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb visited the Vatican en route to a Paris conference involving Muslims and Catholics. Al-Azhar froze meetings in 2011 after taking offence at some comments made by the previous pope. It said Pope Benedict made ""repetitive and negative statements"" about Muslims. At the start of the half-hour meeting on Monday, the Pope said that the fact it was taking place at all was significant. ""The meeting is the message,"" he said. Relations between Al-Azhar and the Vatican soured in 2006 after Pope Benedict quoted a 14th Century Byzantine emperor in remarks taken by some Muslims to imply that Islam was a violent religion. Pope Benedict repeatedly said the words did not reflect his personal views, but he stopped short of issuing a clear apology to Muslims. On Monday, a Vatican spokesperson told AFP news agency that the meeting between Sheikh Tayeb and Pope Francis had been ""very cordial"". The leaders exchanged gifts, embraces and discussed conflicts and tensions between Christians and Muslims in the Middle East.","Pope Francis has met the grand imam of Cairo 's al - Azhar mosque after a five - year pause in dialogue between the Roman Catholic Church and the mosque , the highest @placeholder of Sunni Islam .",branch,approval,interests,authority,expectations,3
"And on Sunday the Scot topped it off by winning his second Sports Personality of the Year Award. Rugby league star Kevin Sinfield was second, while heptathlete Jessica Ennis-Hill finished third. And after a glittering night of awards, social media was full of praise for the winners. Murray became the first tennis player ever to win the award more than once - having also lifted the SPOTY trophy in 2013. It wasn't just tennis - stars from across the world of sport and beyond lined up to laud Murray's achievement, including some of his fellow nominees... Sinfield (making his sport's first ever appearance on the podium) and Ennis-Hill (making her fourth as an individual) were also popular choices on social media online. So where do 2015's top three fit in to the history of Sports Personality?","From leading Britain to Davis Cup @placeholder to attaining his best - ever world ranking of second , it 's been a year to remember for Andy Murray .",glory,qualification,thanks,belonging,victory,0
"It called parts of Wales ""democracy deserts"" - where 92 candidates have already been elected unopposed because no-one is standing against them. One ward, Yscir in Powys, has attracted no candidates at all. Jess Blair, from ERS, blamed a ""broken"" First Past the Post voting system and ""wider issues of political engagement"". Half of Wales 22 local authorities had candidates standing with no-one opposing them when nominations closed on Tuesday for the elections taking place on 4 May. Gwynedd had the most uncontested seats, with 21, followed by Powys, which has 16 plus the ward with no candidates, and Flintshire, which had 14 councillors elected unopposed. Ms Blair said: ""This is the symptom of a broken First Past the Post voting system - one which creates hundreds of safe seats, where other parties often don't stand a chance of winning. ""But it's also the symptom of wider issues of political engagement in Wales which need tackling head on - from introducing votes at 16 and decent citizenship education to moving towards automatic voter registration and fair funding for political parties."" The ERS is campaigning for elections to be run using the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system, in which voters put numbers next to candidates in order of preference. In January, Local Government Secretary Mark Drakeford announced plans to let local councils chose between first past the post and STV in future elections.","More than 127,000 people in Wales will be @placeholder a vote in May 's local elections , according to analysis by the Electoral Reform Society .",lost,appointed,conducted,denied,become,3
"The drones can ""print"" a sticky foam on dangerous objects before attaching themselves and lifting the hazard away. The engineers hope that the drones will one day be capable of printing nests in treetops to enable them to rest and recharge before continuing. But one roboticist is unconvinced about the device's 3D-printing capabilities. Dr Mirko Kovac, director of the aerial robotics laboratory at Imperial College London, has been working on the project with a small team. In a video demonstration, a quadcopter (a drone with four rotors) can be seen printing a sticky foam substance onto a small block, before flying away. A hexacopter (which has six rotors) then takes the quadcopter's place, landing on the sprayed object and waiting for the foam to set. Then the hexacopter flies off, with the foreign object attached to its underbelly. The researchers hope this process will be particularly useful for removing hazardous materials, such as nuclear waste. According to the New Scientist, the quadcopter acts almost entirely autonomously and is guided by GPS. The foam is said to be made of polyurethane. The project's abstract states that potential applications could include ""ad-hoc construction of first response structures in search-and-rescue scenarios,"" as well as ""printing structures to bridge gaps in discontinuous terrain"". Thomas J Creedy, a PhD student working on the project at Imperial College London, said in a statement: ""This is an exciting first step in the lab's development of co-operative robotic systems for building structures inspired by the natural world."" The robots are said to be inspired by swiftlets - birds that construct nests using their saliva. Noel Sharkey, Emeritus Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at the University of Sheffield, told the BBC he was not impressed with the 3D-printing capabilities but had high hopes for its future potential. Having seen the video presentation, Prof Sharkey said: ""This could hardly be called 3D printing, although it uses some of the components. ""However, the potential game changer in this application is their notion of using it to repair bridges and other construction works from the air."" On 24 June, 3D printing firm Deezmaker and aerial photography company Velocity Pigeon teamed up to create a less advanced flying 3D printer, which they claimed was a ""world first"". Dr Kovac's drones will be demonstrated at the Imperial Festival in London on 9 and 10 May.","Engineers from Imperial College London have built @placeholder "" flying 3 D printer "" drones , which could protect people from nuclear waste .",new,improving,famous,several,autonomous,4
"From Florida to New York and Pennsylvania dog owners have been dressing their pets in canine papal outfits with the hashtag #popedog on Instagram. ""Everyone loves cute puppies, and everyone loves Pope Francis,"" said John Scorr from Brooklyn, who dressed three-year-old Puggle Giles in full papal regalia (minus the staff). ""In America, we like combining the things we love. ""Giles wanted to show his support for a more progressive pontiff. Also, I suspect the Holy Father himself would find it funny."" Melissa Joy, who photographed Colin and Erica Cissne's dog Babs, in Philadelphia said: ""It's very festive, and embracing of a huge event that's happening in our city."" Asked if the Pope was aware of the trend, a Vatican spokeswoman said: ""I don't know if he's conscious of that. I imagine he has more important things to think about."" Dressing dogs as popes may not be a new phenomenon, however. The Twitter account PopeDog was set up in 2013 as ""a bit of fun"", apparently inspired by a video of Pope costumes being made for dogs in Germany that was posted online in 2008. Remarking on the latest craze, 'PopeDog' who owns three dogs and works in IT in the British town of Swindon said: ""The US have always been crazy bonkers for dressing up their dogs, and the Pope's outfits are crying out for some canine fashion pimping - it's a collision of awesome.""",Pope Francis 's visit to the United States has been marked in an @placeholder way by some Americans .,annual,emotional,impressive,unexpected,interesting,3
"A New York Times report over the weekend described a demanding and degrading environment at Amazon. Amazon's boss Jeff Bezos wrote in a memo to staff that the ""article doesn't describe the Amazon I know"". The New York Times article quoted one former employee who said: ""Nearly every person I worked with, I saw cry at their desk."" The report included testimonials from 100 current and former employees who depict a ""bruising"" workplace at Amazon, where employees are expected to ""toil long and late"". Some claimed the company edged out workers who were suffering from personal crises, including miscarriages and cancer. The article also said that the culture calls for employees to respond to emails after midnight. If they don't, they receive text messages demanding a swift response. A press representative for Amazon said: ""While we generally do not comment on individual news stories, we quickly saw current Amazon employees react."" He pointed to an article from Nick Ciubotariu, a current employee who said he never saw anyone cry in the office. Mr Ciubotariu, head of infrastructure development, Amazon.com Search Experience, refuted many of the article's claims on the professional networking website, LinkedIn. He wrote: ""No one tells me to work nights. No one makes me answer emails at night. No one texts me to ask me why emails aren't answered."" In Mr Bezos' memo, he encouraged Amazon employees to read the article, and email him directly if they recognised any of the ""shockingly callous management practices"" it described. He wrote of the article: ""It claims that our intentional approach is to create a soulless, dystopian workplace where no fun is had and no laughter heard. Again, I don't recognize this Amazon and I very much hope you don't, either."" Mr Bezos pointed out that the company depicted in the article could not survive in the ""highly competitive tech hiring market"". He wrote: ""The people we hire here are the best of the best. You are recruited every day by other world-class companies, and you can work anywhere you want.""",The world 's biggest online retailer is firing back against reports of an abusive @placeholder culture .,corporate,political,illegal,national,controversial,0
"The Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) Dreamliner, which departed from Jeddah at 02.32 BST and was due to land at 08:30, started to circle over the Peak District. The plane landed at 12:28. It had a total of six hours of fuel reserves. The airline said there was an issue with the trailing edge flaps and it was waiting for a dry runway. The flaps are used to help control the speed and angle of an aircraft's descent. A spokesman for Saudia said once the wet weather had cleared up in Manchester, the plane was able to land safely. He said it was carrying six hours' worth of fuel reserves.",A plane has landed safely at Manchester Airport after circling for more than four hours due to a @placeholder fault .,legal,structural,lucky,regulatory,technical,4
"Media playback is unsupported on your device 8 October 2014 Last updated at 15:52 BST A lunar eclipse is when the Moon is fully covered by the Earth's shadow. It is the second one this year. The Moon's surface showed up coppery orange or red because the light from all the Earth's sunsets and sunrises were reflected on to it during the eclipse. In this timelapse, the Moon can been seen re-appearing as the shadow moves away.","A total lunar eclipse has been visible across much of the Americas and Asia , resulting in a @placeholder "" Blood Moon "" .",bizarre,special,dramatic,lunar,visible,2
"Research from ForwardKeys suggested that flight bookings to Paris were down by more than a quarter last week following the attacks on 13 November. Easyjet shares fell 2.9% as the airline said it had cancelled all flights between the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh and the UK until 6 January. Shortly after midday, the FTSE 100 was down 57.69 points at 6,247.80. Other airline shares also fell, with British Airways owner IAG down 3.4%, while in Germany Lufthansa dropped 3%. Fashion house Burberry was the biggest faller in the FTSE 100, down 3.6% after Nomura cut its rating on the stock to ""neutral"" from ""buy"". Shares in DIY group Kingfisher fell 1.4% after the DIY group reported a fall in third-quarter profits following adverse currency movements. The owner of the B&Q and Screwfix chains reported retail profits of £223m in the three months to the end of October, down 6.6% from a year earlier. Trading was affected by a ""softer"" market in France, where Kingfisher owns the Castorama and Brico Depot chains. Engineering support services firm Babcock International rose 3% after it reported a 7% rise in half-year pre-tax profits to £146.3m and said it was on track to meet its  full-year targets. On the currency markets, the pound lost ground after Bank of England governor Mark Carney said UK rates were set to remain low ""for some time"". Sterling slipped 0.08% against the dollar to $1.5112, and dropped 0.15% higher against the euro to €1.4199.",( Noon ) : Travel shares pulled the FTSE lower as investors remained @placeholder in the wake of the recent terror attacks .,uncertain,wary,inactive,low,vulnerable,1
"The joint operation is being conducted by the UK's HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), the Guernsey Border Agency and the Manx and Cheshire Constabularies. Raids took place in and around Douglas, on the Isle of Man, as well as across the UK and Guernsey. An Isle of Man police spokesman said ""significant amounts of cash and business records"" had been seized. However, the force declined to provide any further details about the suspects. Insp Derek Flint, from the Isle of Man force, had earlier warned of ""considerable police activity"" in and around Hill Street in Douglas and Manor Park in Onchan. He added: ""The public should not be alarmed to see officers from HM Revenue & Customs and the National Crime Agency, who are supporting the searches on the Isle of Man. ""A considerable number of staff have been deployed to the various addresses, with a view to minimising the time it takes to search each address and reduce the impact on businesses and staff in and around those premises.""",Seven people have been arrested as part of an investigation into a suspected  £ 21 m money laundering @placeholder .,control,services,scandal,safety,fraud,4
"""Using horse-driven carriages only for joyrides solely for human pleasure is an avoidable activity,"" the order said. The court agreed with animal rights groups that the practice was cruel. Reports say that around 700 families depend on Victoria carriages for their livelihood. Monday's court order came on a petition filed by animals rights groups which said the horses were often malnourished, denied adequate rest and care. The Bombay high court in the city of Mumbai ordered that all stables where these horses are kept must be closed down and  directed the authorities to come up with a scheme to rehabilitate those involved in the trade. Styled on open carriages used during Queen Victoria's times, these horse-drawn carriages have been seen on Mumbai's streets since British times and a ride on them has been one of Mumbai's most-popular tourist attractions for decades. The drivers of these carriages say that ""Victorias are a key part of Mumbai's cultural image"" and some of them say they are sceptical about the government's rehabilitation plans. Usmaan, who is 60, has been working with a horse-drawn carriage since he was 12, says it is going to be difficult for him to adapt to a new job and that he feels like his ""hands have been cut off"". The court has also ordered that all horses should be rehabilitated at a care centre. ""The government shall also formulate a rehabilitation scheme for the horses. If any reputed animal welfare organisation comes forward to take care of these horses, then the state government is free to consider the same"" the Hindustan Times quotes the court as saying.","A court in India has ruled that Mumbai 's @placeholder horse - drawn carriages , popularly known as "" Victorias "" , are "" illegal "" and must go off the city streets in a year .",famous,perceived,governing,best,controversial,0
"The Bedale High School pupils claim they are being stopped from taking breaks during lessons, and at certain other times. One parent wrote on social media that the rules were ""humiliating"". North Yorkshire County Council said students who need the toilet during lessons will be allowed on request. The protesters gathered at the school's playing fields to vent their anger earlier on Friday. Police confirmed they had attended an incident at the school, but advised staff it was not a police matter. It is understood the school has introduced new rules to clamp down on bad behaviour taking place in the toilets. Speaking to the BBC, Michelle Clarke, who has a daughter at the school, said the pupils only have a narrow time slot at break times in which to go to the toilet. She said on one occasion her daughter was refused permission to go to the toilet when it was ""her time of the month"", and was then given a detention for disobeying the rules. One parent posted on social media: ""I believe that this humiliating and undignified and is a breach of human rights... and totally ridiculous to say that you cannot go to the toilet after you have had lunch."" In response to the protest, Sarah Widdowson wrote: ""Go girlies!!! Bedale High have much more important things concerning them that they need to sort instead of these draconian bog rules."" Another parent told the Harrogate Advertiser: ""Girls are having problems when it's the time of their month. It's appalling, the fact that if they have got medical issues they have got to show a pass, they are making them a target for bullies, it's not good."" According to local media reports, the county council said the school had informed families and students of the new behaviour code before half term, and that many had given supportive feedback and view it as a positive step.",Up to 40 female students have taken part in a protest over @placeholder about when they are allowed to go to the toilet .,health,speculation,complaints,restrictions,disagreements,3
"The car manufacturer is offering the money as a gesture of goodwill to 482,000 US owners of the faulty cars. It is also offering free roadside assistance to those who have owned their cars for three years. Volkswagen said its Audi luxury brand would launch a similar program on Friday. The offer is designed to mollify the owners of the 2-litre diesel powered VW cars as the car manufacturer works on repairing the vehicles affected. The US Environmental Protection Agency says the cars emit 10 to 40 times the allowable amount of harmful nitrogen oxide while being driven. ""We are working tirelessly to develop an approved remedy for affected vehicles,"" said Volkswagen US chief executive Michael Horn in a statement. ""In the meantime we are providing this goodwill package as a first step towards regaining our customers' trust."" VW owners will not be required to sign anything giving up their right to sue the car manufacturer or forcing them into arbitration, a VW spokeswoman added. Volkswagen has already offered $2,000 to current VW owners to trade their cars in for new vehicles as well as the $1,000 gift cards and vouchers. It has admitted that four-cylinder diesels from its 2009 to 2015 model years have the software that can cheat on pollution tests. About 11 million cars worldwide have the software. Last week, the EPA accused VW of cheating with different software on larger six-cylinder diesels in about 10,000 vehicles. The company also has admitted finding irregularities in carbon dioxide emissions in 800,000 other vehicles, all outside the US some of which it said were likely to be petrol engine powered cars.","Volkswagen has offered those US customers caught up in the diesel emissions cheating @placeholder $ 1,000 in gift cards and vouchers .",power,scandal,control,lost,potential,1
"""Eve"" was discovered at Must Farm quarry at Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire, and donated to the museum last year. The museum was awarded £90,000 from the DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund to display the specimen alongside another plesiosaur. Director Prof Paul Smith said it would ""reinvigorate"" the museum. Eve will be displayed with a short-necked plesiosaur discovered near Oxford in the 1990s in new cases, and with new artwork and digital content. ""The exhibit will present a picture of central England 165 million years ago: submerged 50 metres underwater in a warm, shallow sea, teeming with animals that are now long-extinct,"" a spokesman said. Mr Smith said it would ""conserve and exhibit two internationally-significant fossil marine reptiles"". The museum is currently looking for matched funding to complete the project.",A rare long - necked plesiosaur could soon go on display in Oxford after the city 's Museum of Natural History @placeholder bid for a grant .,slightly,successfully,previously,also,free,1
"There's a distinct lack of faith in Britain's Brexit promises. David Cameron pledged he would trigger Article 50 immediately should he lose his referendum. There's also a distinct lack of EU patience. Europe's leaders have a host of other crises which need their attention such as migration - see Hungary - and eurozone woes. For now, though, the ball remains firmly in Theresa May's court. She dictates the start date of Brexit negotiations. She needs to tell EU leaders what type of Brexit she wants. But after that, Brussels believes it has the upper hand. The clock starts ticking as soon as the prime minister triggers Article 50 - officially leaving Britain with just two years to get the deal it wants. If Mrs May does start formal Brexit talks early next year, the biggest EU players, France and Germany, will be distracted by their own elections back home. But that shouldn't affect negotiations too much at the start. The focus then will be on untangling the UK from everything EU, rather than fixing in stone future trade relations.","Despite @placeholder or firm comments , a shrug of the shoulders is the most accurate way to describe Europe 's reaction to Prime Minister Theresa May 's announcement that she will trigger formal Brexit talks "" by the end of March "" .",short,advanced,polite,negative,harsh,2
"Ministers have already said they want to see this model take over the Wales and Borders franchise from Arriva Trains when the contract comes under Welsh government control in 2018. Mrs Hart also said she would like more power over Network Rail. ""I don't think the model we've had previously worked,"" she added. In an interview with The Wales Report with Huw Edwards, Mrs Hart says one option would be to place an effective cap on the profits a franchise operator could make. She added: ""I hope to have a roadmap available by the time we go to recess in July/August to show how we're taking this forward"". A spokesman for Arriva Trains Wales said the company is ""looking forward to the opportunity of working with the Welsh government to implement their future plans for transport in Wales."" Mrs Hart said Network Rail, which answers to the Department for Transport in London, has been responsible for ""massive delays"" and ""escalating costs"". A Network Rail spokesman said: ""As with any investment, we go to the market to deliver all projects in the most timely and cost effective way possible. ""As a national company, we are often able to leverage economies of scale given the number of projects we are delivering across the rail network."" The Wales Report, 22:40 GMT, 4 February, BBC One Wales.","A plan for a not - for-profit firm to run railways in Wales will be @placeholder by the summer , said Transport Minister Edwina Hart .",ready,dominated,published,announced,inspired,0
"More than 4,000 pages have been scanned, including his annotated copy of Principia Mathematica, containing Newton's laws of motion and gravity. Newton wrote mainly in Latin and Greek, the scientific language of his time, and was reluctant to publish. The university plans to put almost all of its Newton collection online. The papers mark the launch of the Cambridge Digital Library project to digitise its collections. As well as Principia and Newton's college notebooks, the Newton Papers section of the online library contains his ""Waste Book"". The large notebook was inherited from his stepfather, and scholars believe it helped Newton to make significant breakthroughs in the field of calculus. Newton had to be persuaded by fellow scientists Halley and Hooke to publish his works on gravity, mechanics, calculus and optics. Several of the manuscripts in the collection contain the handwritten line ""not fit to be printed"", scrawled by Thomas Pellet, a fellow of the Royal Society. He had been asked to go through Newton's papers after his death and decide which ones should and should not be published. The university had to undertake conservation work on some of the manuscripts, which were considered too fragile to be scanned. Grant Young, digitisation manager at the university library said Newton's works were chosen for the site because they were ""perhaps some of the most important papers and documents in the history of science"". ""Anyone, wherever they are, can see at the click of a mouse how Newton worked and how he went about developing his theories and experiments,"" he said. ""Before today, anyone who wanted to see these things had to come to Cambridge. ""Now we're bringing Cambridge University Library to the world."" A further 8,000 pages of Newton's works are to be added over the next few months. Other works which will become part of the digital library include the university's Charles Darwin collection. The digital library project was started in 2010 with a grant from the Polonsky Foundation, a charity that supports international educational projects.",The notebooks in which Sir Isaac Newton worked out the theories on which much @placeholder science is based have been put online by Cambridge University .,popular,world,classical,important,western,2
"The area at the BP garage on Edinburgh Road, Bathgate, was cordoned off, but one car drove through the tape and sank immediately into the wet concrete. Another car that followed the first one suffered the same fate. Onlooker Steven Moncrieff said: ""You should have seen the look on the driver's face. The manager came out and didn't look overly pleased."" The cars got stuck on Tuesday afternoon. Mr Moncrieff, who uses the BP garage every day, told the BBC that workers had been preparing the area for resurfacing for the last couple of days. ""It was taped and coned off but an older guy who had just filled up managed to drive through the tape and into the cement - closely followed by another car,"" he said. Customers using the garage were able to pull one of the cars out, but the other remained firmly stuck in the concrete.",Two cars got stuck at a filling station in West Lothian after driving into a @placeholder - concreted parking area .,strategically,partially,poorly,non,freshly,4
"DeGale beat Mexico's Rogelio Medina on points in a unanimous decision, with a 115-113 and two 117-111 cards. Sweden's Jack later successfully defended his WBC title on the same card against Romanian-Canadian Lucian Bute. Following his second defence of the belt, former Olympic champion DeGale said: ""I want Badou Jack."" Londoner DeGale, who extended his winning record to 23-1, was in control for the majority of the 12 rounds but Medina, 27, did enough to stay in the bout. However, 30-year-old DeGale said he was disappointed to fail in his pre-fight promise of a knockout. ""He's a very tough fighter, he has obviously got a lot stronger and better over the last year and a half,"" DeGale told Sky Sports. ""I should be taking out people like Medina, that's no disrespect to him. But I'm still learning. ""But the main thing is I am still champ. I've got to work on things still."" DeGale has previously said he will also give unbeaten Liverpool's Callum Smith, who stopped Hadillah Mohoumadi inside one round earlier this month, a shot at the title.",Britain 's James DeGale retained his IBF super - middleweight title in Washington DC on Saturday to set up a @placeholder unification bout with Badou Jack .,dramatic,successful,prestigious,potential,national,3
"The sixth form at Halewood Academy in Knowsley will shut in August 2017 after the Department for Education agreed it could stop providing A-levels. Principal Gary Evans said it was ""sad"" but left the academy in a stronger financial position. Education chiefs pledged to get an another A level plan in place by 2017. Mr Evans said: ""We shall continue to work extensively with other post-16 providers to ensure that all of our students remain in education or training once they leave the academy. ""Discussions are also taking place for a future potential post-16 joint venture across Knowsley,"" he said. Knowsley has the lowest proportion of students taking A-levels in England at 2% and has among the lowest university entry rates in England. A letter to the school from parliamentary undersecretary of state for schools, Lord Nash, outlined the plan. He said after considering the quality of provision, the impact on existing students and the availability of post-16 education in the area  ""I have agreed their request to close the sixth form"". Knowsley councillor Gary See said the local authority was ""naturally disappointed with this outcome"" but pleased there was ""some clarity for the Academy and its students"". He said due to the school's academy status, the council had ""no powers to intervene"" but had committed to working with the government to establish ""new sixth form provision from September 2017"". Parents at the school had protested against the closure, arguing it ""is letting down the children of this community"" and could block their ambitions. Students who are part-way through their studies will be able to continue at the sixth form.",A Merseyside borough will have no A - level provision after the government approved the closure of the area 's only sixth form offering the @placeholder .,qualification,outcome,option,issue,power,0
"Rutgers University Athletic Director Tim Pernetti only suspended and fined coach Mike Rice after viewing a video of him berating and hitting players. Mr Rice eventually lost his job this week as clips of his furious rants were aired on national TV networks. But as Mr Rice was not fired earlier, he is due a $100,000 (£65,000) bonus. His contract entitled him to the cash reward for finishing the 2012-13 season. Critics of the New Jersey university say Mr Rice should have been fired when administrators first saw the video last year. In his resignation letter, Mr Pernetti said he hoped his tenure at Rutgers would ""not be judged by this one incident"". The 42-year-old added that when he first saw the video, his ""first instincts... was to fire him immediately"". However, he said the consensus at the time was ""university policy would not justify dismissal"". In an earlier statement, Mr Pernetti said that it had been his decision to ""rehabilitate"" Mr Rice, ""but I was wrong"". The footage, shown for the first time publicly on sport broadcaster ESPN on Tuesday, was shot during team practices between 2010-12. Mr Rice is seen shouting homophobic slurs, hurling balls at players, kicking, pushing and grabbing them. At a campus news conference on Friday, university president Robert Barchi said: ""I want to apologise to the entire Rutgers community for the negative impact that this situation has had on Rutgers. ""I also apologise to the LGBTQ community and all of us who share their values for the homophobic slurs shown on that video. I personally know how hurtful that language can be."" Mr Rice was recruited in 2010 to be head basketball coach at Rutgers, which finished last season near the bottom of their league, the prestigious Big East Conference.",A US university 's sports chief has resigned amid widespread criticism of his failure to sack a @placeholder and abusive basketball coach .,former,conservative,controversial,popular,volatile,4
"Dixon and Sonia Samuels secured places for Rio by finishing as the top two British athletes, having already achieved the qualifying time. ""I was like 'I still want to beat you, there's a British Championship at stake',"" Dixon told BBC Newcastle. Dixon was 13th, while Samuels finished eight seconds behind to come 14th. ""It would have been lovely if we had gone 'let's cross the line hand in hand'. But no, you still want the bragging rights,"" she added. Both Dixon and Samuels set personal bests at the Berlin Marathon in September to dip under the 2:31:00 qualification standard set by British Athletics ahead of Rio 2016. Sunderland Stroller Dixon continued: ""There was more pressure on myself and Sonia because we were going into the race having already achieved the qualifying time. ""So we knew we had to be the top two Brits to rubber stamp our plane tickets, but it also meant we had a lot more to lose than the others. We could have thrown it away but thankfully we didn't."" Media playback is not supported on this device Having both grown up in the north east of England, 37-year old Dixon could not be happier to be heading to Rio with Samuels by her side. ""It's absolutely brilliant. If I had to pick one of the athletes that I race against to be on that plane to Rio with us, it would be Sonia,"" she said. ""We used to race as under-15s and under-17s, so for us to both to get to the stage that we are in life right now, it's just absolutely amazing that we've got there at last."" Samuels, who is now based in Loughborough, says qualifying for Rio is the realisation of a lifelong dream. ""I remember watching the Barcelona Olympic Games (in 1992) and I said to my mum that I was going to do that one day,"" the Sale Harrier told BBC Sport. ""It was just something that I carried on believing. It's taken 23 years to get there but it was still worth the wait.""","Alyson Dixon says she was @placeholder to be the first British female finisher at the London Marathon , as well as securing Olympic qualification .",pleased,going,advised,able,keen,4
"There are thought to have been as many as 200m downloads of period tracking apps worldwide. But a leading UK medical royal college has warned that women should not rely on them as a form of contraception. And privacy campaigners say users should be wary of what data they might unwittingly be sharing when they download some apps. A search for period tracking apps will quickly bring up dozens of offerings - some with charts, others illustrated with pink tulips or lilac flowers. In the health and fitness category, period trackers come second only to apps which monitor running. Amy Worsfold, from Greenwich, south-east London, has used different trackers for three years. She is a soprano opera singer. Amy told me: ""When you are starting your period or you're pre-menstrual, the hormones that rush around your body affect your larynx in ways that are detrimental to your singing voice. ""I use the app to avoid auditions, premieres or really important performances on those days if I can."" She plots and predicts her cycle on her smartphone. The app also helps her identify connections with changes in her emotions, eating habits and headaches. Amy added: ""Being able to chart what happens to you and how you uniquely respond to your cycle is a great way of taking ownership of something that really sucks - but is completely necessary."" Sometimes women download period trackers to monitor their fertility. But the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has warned they should not be used as a form of contraception. Only one such app on the market has been independently evaluated for effectiveness in this area. Generally, they are not classed as medical devices, which would involve stricter regulation. Ida Tin is the Berlin-based Danish entrepreneur behind an app called Clue. Around 10% of her market is in the UK. She said: ""I wanted to develop the next generation of technology for family planning - and I do believe we'll get there. But we're not there yet."" Women in Mexico and Brazil have recently shown huge interest in Clue, possibly because of fears about getting pregnant during the Zika virus outbreak. Ida Tin is interested in how anonymised user data from her free app can be used for the greater good. To this end, she is collaborating with medical researchers at Oxford University. She has built her business on a responsible approach. She added: ""The app is a very powerful tool. I can't do what our users want me to do unless I use their data. ""I appreciate I'm asking people for a lot of trust in me, but a lot of companies [in the same line of work as mine] don't honour that trust."" Some apps which are more firmly pointed at conception have a clear value to advertisers - as a woman planning a baby is a potential market for prams, clothing and many other purchases. Sam Smith is a privacy campaigner at medConfidential. He said: ""For all medical apps, but especially for conception apps, there needs to be a source people can trust that's independent and says this app is safe for you. ""You can read the terms and conditions - and legally you are required to. But everybody knows that nobody does."" He sees the lack of regulation, or even official recommendation, as a market failure in this area. His advice is that if an app is free, consider whether you are paying for it in effect by giving away your data - and investigate where it might be going.",The market is booming in apps which @placeholder women the chance to monitor the cycles of their monthly periods .,awaited,inspired,denied,lost,offer,4
"New engine management software will improve emission filtering systems and cut toxic nitrogen oxide levels by 25-30%, the industry association VDA said. The industry is under pressure since a diesel emissions scandal exposed cheating to manipulate test readings. Talks continued after the deal was announced, a source told Reuters. The deal was struck at a summit in Berlin. It was approved by Daimler, BMW, Volkswagen and Opel, VDA said in a statement (in German). Car firms are a crucial part of the German economy, providing more than 800,000 jobs. Shortly after the deal was announced, a source close to the negotiations told Reuters that talks between several cabinet ministers, regional premiers and car bosses were still going on at group level. Pressure to cut emissions increased last week, when a court in Stuttgart upheld a proposal to ban older diesel cars from the city. It is the home city of Mercedes and Porsche, and one of Germany's pollution hotspots. The BBC's Jenny Hill in Berlin says air pollution now regularly exceeds legal limits in many German cities. It is a headache for the mighty automotive industry and for German politicians, ahead of a 24 September general election. But Germany is unlikely to commit to ending production of combustion-engine vehicles any time soon, our correspondent says. France and the UK plan to ban sales of fossil-fuel vehicles from 2040. But switching to a future of electric vehicles will be hugely expensive - not least because of the need for charging points everywhere.",German carmakers have @placeholder with top politicians to cut harmful emissions by updating software in five million diesel vehicles .,agreed,worsened,pleaded,continued,emerged,0
"Tuilagi was sent home from England's training camp last week after what was reported as an alcohol-related issue. He missed the second half of last season with a knee injury and has only played 17 minutes in Tests since 2014. ""Hopefully he can come out the other side and prove the doubters wrong,"" said O'Connor of the centre, 26. ""Manu made a mistake and has learned the lesson from that."" Tuilagi was fined for assaulting two female police officers in 2015, and subsequently left out of England's World Cup squad. He has also suffered long-term chest and groin problems. ""He's not been able to express himself on the field and with that goes a fair bit of mental torture,"" said O'Connor. ""Manu has got stuff wrong before but he's not the first young man to get stuff wrong. ""Hopefully moving forward he understands that decisions he makes have ramifications, and he can make the right ones. ""He's just wants to play - there's nothing about the game that he doesn't enjoy.""","The "" mental torture "" of injuries played a part in Manu Tuilagi 's @placeholder off - field indiscretion , says his Leicester Tigers head coach Matt O'Connor .",disappointing,own,latest,annual,crucial,2
"The Hangover star plays the physically deformed John Merrick in the play, the true-life story of which inspired David Lynch's Bafta-winning 1980 film. According to Variety, the actor ""gives expressive voice to [a] sensitive human being imprisoned in his own body"". The Hollywood Reporter's critic agreed, calling Cooper ""tremendously moving"". According to The Independent, the 39-year-old's work, together with his performance in upcoming Iraq war drama American Sniper, ""confirms [his] acting ascendancy is merited"". ""What he brings to this production is the weight of years of being stared at as an adult,"" wrote Ben Brantley in the New York Times. The role of John Merrick is an important one for Cooper, who has often spoken of how John Hurt's performance in Lynch's film inspired him. ""When I saw the Elephant Man movie that David Lynch directed when I was a kid, it solidified my need to become an actor,"" he told the BBC last year. Cooper, who was Oscar-nominated for his roles in Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle, previously played Merrick at the 2012 Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts. The Broadway staging of that production, wrote David Rooney in the Hollywood Reporter, gives ""ample evidence of Cooper's personal connection to the material, which goes far beyond technical craft to a place of wrenching empathy"". According to USA Today, Cooper ""approaches [the role] with total commitment, not only to reflecting Merrick's physical challenges but also to capturing the character's great sensitivity and wit"". Yet while the actor's ""bravura acting"" drew praise in Time Out New York, its reviewer felt it did not stop Bernard Pomerance's play being a ""clunky chestnut"". Billy Crudup and singer David Bowie are among others to have played Merrick in the piece, which was first staged at the Hampstead Theatre in London in 1977. The current production, which also stars Patricia Clarkson and Alessandro Nivola, runs at New York's Booth Theatre until 15 February.","Critics have praised Bradley Cooper for his Broadway @placeholder of The Elephant Man , with one calling his performance "" stunning "" and "" deeply felt "" .",reign,effects,adaptation,knowledge,portrayal,4
"After getting together with Jay Nava, Natasha Wake became ""quickly infatuated"", Shelley Powell told Winchester Crown Court. The prosecution alleges Mr Nava fatally stabbed her while her children slept upstairs at her Bournemouth home. Ex-soldier Mr Nava, of Royal Citadel, Plymouth, denies Miss Wake's murder. Mrs Powell said despite the early infatuation the relationship became off-on, and her 26-year-old daughter finally ended it when she discovered Mr Nava had been unfaithful while she was pregnant with his child. In a statement, Mrs Powell said her daughter once admitted she was ""frightened"" when she realised Mr Nava had problems with alcohol. During her daughter's relationship, which started in 2013, Miss Wake became ""isolated"" from her friends because Mr Nava did not like socialising with them. ""She spent less time wanting to go out, she couldn't take him to anything where he might want to drink, it could be like a switch was flicked and he became a different person,"" Mrs Powell said. After the split, the court heard Miss Wake remained friends with Mr Nava and he visited their child regularly, with him sometimes staying at her home, but Mrs Powell said her daughter was trying to ""move on with her life"". Jurors heard Mr Nava, who was a serving soldier at the time of the killing, had been investigated by police in May 2016, after a woman alleged he sexually assaulted her with another man. Miss Wake found out about the investigation on 1 October last year and day later her body was found wrapped in a duvet in a cupboard under the stairs at her home. The trial continues.","A woman had a "" @placeholder relationship "" with her ex-boyfriend who is accused of stabbing her 11 times , her mother has told a court .",serious,difficult,volatile,rare,strange,2
"Proposals to extend the 19th century building in Dorchester include new galleries, a learning centre, library, cafe and shop. The aim of the project is to put more of the museum's artefacts on display. Visitors are being asked to comment on the plans, which can be viewed in the museum's entrance hall. Founded in 1846, the museum holds the archive of novelist Thomas Hardy and numerous Jurassic Coast fossils. The collections were key to helping the museum gain more than £10m of lottery funding for the project. The museum must raise the remaining £3.3m. Owned by the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, the museum is one of the oldest privately-owned attractions of its kind. The Grade I listed Gothic-style building in High Street West was built to house the museum's collection, which has now grown to four million artefacts. The extension would allow the society's full collection, some of which is in storage, to be brought together for the first time. It would also provide facilities for other museums in the county to safely store artefacts. Museum director Jon Murden said: ""The Museum is for and about the whole of Dorset, so we need people from across the county to come and see what we're doing and tell us what they think."" The plans will remain on display until 19 August. A planning application is due to be submitted in the autumn.","Plans have been unveiled for a £ 13 m scheme to turn Dorset County Museum into a "" world - class @placeholder museum and exhibition space "" .",major,contemporary,stricken,efficient,public,1
"Anna-Maria Bromley, of Syston, Leicestershire, said during his wait for treatment, her son had become ""afraid to leave the house"". In a recent Care Quality Commission report, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust was criticised over its treatment delays for children and adolescents. The trust said things were improving. Its chief executive, Peter Miller, said: ""The NHS is under huge pressures - and the demand for our services remains extremely high. Updates on this story and more from Leicestershire ""Sometimes we don't have the capacity to respond to that demand as quickly as I would want to do. ""We employ 5,500 people, providing one million contacts a year to patients in Leicestershire - but we need to ensure that every one of those is a great contact and is delivering the value it needs to do."" Mrs Bromley said her son suffered from ""awful anxiety and upset"" and had stopped swimming and going to the cinema because he was afraid to leave the house. She said the family were first referred to mental health services by a paediatrician in March 2015 but after months of delays they finally got an apology in September 2016. A care plan was agreed in November 2016, but the family is still waiting for a psychiatric assessment. ""It's been two years, but he is still being assessed,"" Mrs Bromley said. ""The wait has been so frustrating and so annoying. We have a son who desperately needs support to enable him to function in society and we are left waiting around.""","The mother of a 10 - year - old boy with autism says she feels "" incredibly sad and @placeholder "" over his two - year wait for treatment for depression .",unhappy,helpless,confused,guilty,relieved,1
"Flipkart had agreed a deal with phone network Airtel to let customers browse its site for free, with Flipkart picking up their internet data costs. But critics said this went against net neutrality. Net neutrality means service providers should treat all traffic equally. Users should be able to access all websites at the same speed and cost. Flipkart's chief executive Sachin Bansal had defended the deal. But the firm has now changed its mind after a flurry of users took to social media saying they were deleting the company's app from their phones in protest, says the BBC's Simon Atkinson in Mumbai. ""We at Flipkart have always strongly believed in the concept of net neutrality, for we exist because of the internet,"" a statement from Flipkart said. The company added it was ""walking away from the ongoing discussions with Airtel for their platform Airtel Zero"". Airtel Zero is a platform that allows customers to access mobile applications for free, with the internet data charges being paid by the companies owning the application. More than 100,000 people have emailed India's telecom regulator demanding that the government protect net neutrality. The government has set up a panel to review the issue. Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has said the panel's report ""on the whole gamut of net neutrality objective, its benefits, advantages and limitations including the regulatory and technical issues"" would be presented in the middle of May.",India 's biggest online retailer has pulled out of a controversial deal after a social media @placeholder .,backlash,breach,agreement,assessment,leak,0
"Inspectors say the Grade II listed bridge in Derby Street, Ormskirk, needs a weight limit to preserve it. Lancashire County Council said it had no option but to impose the restriction on the bridge, which carries the A570 over the Liverpool-to-Ormskirk railway. The council has set an 18-tonne limit after experts expressed concerns over structural problems. The restriction on the bridge, which opened in the 1840s, will come into force on 8 January.",Heavy lorries @placeholder to be banned from a nearly 170 - year - old railway bridge in Lancashire .,continue,deemed,expects,are,continued,3
"Marian Brown, 17, was shot dead in disputed circumstances in June 1972.  Her family claim she was killed by shots fired by soldiers. The witness, know as 'Soldier B', told Belfast Coroner's Court that his Army unit exchanged gunfire with one gunman. Soldier B said he fired all 20 rounds in his rifle. A barrister for Marian Brown's family, told the witness: ""You emptied your magazine."" She added that his actions were ""an exceptional state of affairs"". Ms Brown was pregnant at the time of her death, and during a previous hearing, the inquest was told she had just kissed her teenage boyfriend goodnight before the pair were caught up in gunfire. On Thursday, the court heard Soldier B was 18 when he first arrived in Northern Ireland, a few months before the shooting. On the night Ms Brown was killed, he was part of a Royal Anglian Regiment patrol which had set up a vehicle checkpoint in the Roden Street area of Belfast. The commander of his unit claimed in evidence last week that a number of gunmen fired at the soldiers. However, Soldier B told the court there was one gunman. He also told the court that he did not shout a warning. When asked by a barrister how he felt when he was told that Marion Brown had been killed, he replied: ""Not very good."" Soldier B added: ""Too many young people were killed out there."" The inquest will reconvene in August.","A soldier fired all his ammunition around the time an @placeholder teenager was killed in west Belfast in 45 years ago , a coroner 's court has heard .",annual,innocent,unusual,historic,unidentified,1
"Mr Corbyn rejected David Cameron's claim that targeting so-called Islamic State there would make Britain safer. His intervention - which puts him at odds with a number of his MPs - was criticised by a shadow cabinet member. The frontbencher said there would be resignations if Mr Corbyn ordered the shadow cabinet to back his stance. Labour is divided on whether to support Mr Cameron's call for air strikes, with about half of the shadow cabinet believed to back intervention. Mr Corbyn's decision to write to MPs before the shadow cabinet had reached agreement was criticised by a senior shadow minister, who told BBC assistant political editor Norman Smith: ""There will be resignations among senior members of the shadow cabinet over this."" He said Mr Corbyn's letter had led to a breakdown of trust within the shadow cabinet, which had not been consulted before it was sent. A British serviceman would be ""insulted"" by Mr Corbyn's ""ridiculous party games"" he said, adding: ""We are becoming a complete joke."" Shadow foreign secretary Hilary Benn had earlier told BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg he found the case for strikes ""compelling"". Downing Street sources said: ""It's not a great surprise that Jeremy Corbyn has come out against air strikes. The issue is how many Labour MPs feel able to support him."" Shadow international development secretary Diane Abbott told Channel 4 News Thursday's shadow cabinet meeting had been ""lively"". She said 70% of Labour members were against air strikes, but that some MPs ""seem to have been persuaded by David Cameron"". After ""a weekend's reflection"", she predicted, these MPs would ""see things differently"". Momentum, the grass roots organisation formed by Corbyn supporters after his leadership victory, has emailed Labour members urging them to lobby their local MPs to oppose air strikes. The Labour row comes after Mr Cameron spent nearly three hours trying to convince MPs action against IS in Syria would make Britain ""safer"" and would be part of a ""comprehensive"" strategy alongside key allies to defeat the group. He told MPs the UK was already a target for IS and could not ""outsource our security to allies"". The prime minister said he would only hold a Commons vote authorising action if he was certain he could win it - which would depend on persuading Labour MPs to back him. The vote could come as soon as next week, with former Tory rebels and some Labour backbenchers indicating they now backed action. Speaking on BBC Question Time, former London mayor Ken Livingstone, recently appointed onto Labour's defence review team, said he suspected its MPs would be given a ""free vote"" on Syria, meaning they would not be forced to follow a party line. Labour's shadow cabinet met after Mr Cameron's statement and Mr Corbyn said it would continue trying ""to reach a common view"" on Syria on Monday. But in his letter to MPs, he said: ""We've all been horrified by the despicable attacks in Paris and are determined to see the defeat of ISIS. ""Our first priority must be the security of Britain and the safety of the British people. The issue now is whether what the PM is proposing strengthens, or undermines, our national security. ""I do not believe that the PM today made a convincing case that extending UK bombing to Syria would meet that crucial test. Nor did it satisfactorily answer the questions raised by us and the Foreign Affairs Committee. ""In particular, the PM did not set out a coherent strategy, coordinated through the UN for the defeat of ISIS. Nor has he been able to explain what credible and acceptable ground forces could retake and hold territory freed from ISIS control by an intensified air campaign. ""In my view, the PM has been unable to explain the contribution of additional UK bombing to a comprehensive negotiated political settlement of the Syrian civil war, or its likely impact on the threat of terrorist attacks in the UK. ""For these, and other reasons, I do not believe the PM's current proposal for air strikes in Syria will protect our security and therefore cannot support it."" Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond earlier said he believed the government was building a consensus for military action. He told BBC News: ""From what I have seen from the response to the prime minister's statement today it feels to me that we are building a consensus now for military action in Syria as part of a package of British response which will include a humanitarian and a very strong diplomatic/political strand as well.""",Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has written to his MPs saying he can not back UK air strikes in Syria - @placeholder a warning of shadow cabinet resignations .,declared,prompting,inspired,promoted,awaited,1
"Gareth Hutch, 35, was shot dead on North Cumberland Street on 24 May. His killing is thought to be linked to a violent feud between the Hutch and Kinahan gangs. At his funeral on Friday, the priest said ending the feud required ""courage, restraint, goodwill and right reason and a desire for peace"". Fr Paddy Madden told mourners that ""every tragedy has a human face"" and the victim's parents were numbed by grief and sadness. ""Beyond analysis, comment and speculation we have pain and tears,"" the priest added. Mr Hutch was buried at Glasnevin Cemetery. The victim was a nephew of Gerard Hutch, a notorious Dublin criminal known as 'The Monk'. The feud escalated into murder in September last year when another nephew of 'The Monk' - Gary Hutch - was shot dead in Spain. This year, six other people have died in the greater Dublin area in gun attacks linked to the feud. The killings including a gun attack at Dublin's Regency Hotel, during a boxing weigh-in event in February.","Mourners at the funeral of a murdered man , believed to be the seventh victim of a Dublin feud , have been told it will not be @placeholder to end the violence .",easy,prepared,sufficient,available,unable,0
"Speaking to conservative activists, he said: ""I'm leaving the campaign trail."" Dr Carson, a surgeon, had been an early front-runner but his campaign stalled in recent months after he performed badly on foreign affairs and questions about his background story. He has not said which of the remaining four candidates he plans to endorse in the race for the Republican nomination.",US Republican Ben Carson has @placeholder ended his campaign for the presidential nomination for the 2016 election .,officially,recently,now,already,strongly,0
"Waight Keller takes over from Ricardo Tisci, who left the label at the end of January after 12 years in charge. Waight Keller, who announced earlier in January she was leaving Chloe after five years, will be the first woman to run Givenchy's creative side. She unveiled her final collection for Chloe at Paris Fashion Week. Waight Keller, whose appointment was announced on social media, takes on a post previously filled by John Galliano, Alexander McQueen and Julien Macdonald. In a statement, she said the ""confident style"" of label founder Hubert de Givenchy had ""always been an inspiration"". According to the Telegraph, her appointment may signal a ""tonal shift"" towards a ""more classic, feminine vision"". Waight Keller studied at the Ravensbourne College of Art and the Royal College of Art before going to New York to work at Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren. She went on to work with Tom Ford at Gucci before spending six years as creative director at Pringle of Scotland. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.","After months of @placeholder , fashion house Givenchy has finally confirmed British designer Clare Waight Keller as its new artistic director .",ecstasy,turmoil,speculation,investigation,failures,2
"The Hungary international, 27, will join the Premier League club on 1 July when his Bolton contract expires. Bogdan made 120 appearances for the Championship side after signing for the Trotters in 2007. He will provide competition for first-choice keeper Simon Mignolet after the Reds released Brad Jones. Bogdan made 13 appearances this season and faced Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round at Anfield in January. He became first choice at Bolton during the 2011-12 season but his appearances have been limited by injury in the past two terms. The Anfield club have now made three signings this summer after striker Danny Ings and midfielder James Milner agreed switches, subject to medicals.",Liverpool have signed Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Adam Bogdan on a free transfer after @placeholder terms were agreed .,new,agreed,suffering,personal,mutual,3
The men's team beat Guernsey 4-3 after a dramatic injury-time winner in Fardhem while the women's side beat the Isle of Wight 4-2 at Stenkyrka. The men will now play Greenland who knocked out Menorca on penalties while the women's side will play hosts Gotland after they defeated Jersey 2-1. The Isle of Man topped the medal table after four days of competition.,The Isle of Man men's and women 's football teams have both reached their @placeholder finals at the Island Games .,best,first,perfect,respective,extensive,3
"Willenhall E-ACT Academy was rated ""inadequate"" in a March Ofsted report after pupils threw food at inspectors. The school said it had offered to delay the implementation of a new timetable to divert the strike action. But the NUT and NASUWT say 18 months of negotiations with management over behaviour are not ""getting anywhere"". See more stories from Birmingham and the Black Country here Anne Brimacombe, national executive member of NASUWT for Birmingham, said: ""Teachers feel like they're not being listened to and the behaviour situation is not getting any better."" She said there had been ""malicious allegations"" against staff and following reports of food being thrown at Ofsted inspectors added: ""If they're doing that to senior leadership what are they doing to regular teachers?"" More than 30 teachers were on the picket line earlier, Ms Brimacombe claimed. Further strike action is planned for 5 and 6 July and three days the following week. Ms Brimacombe said there was ""massive confusion"" at the school due to a high turnover of staff. Between 2015 and 2016, 70% of teachers left the school and there have been three different head teachers this year. ""There is a culture of blaming the staff, not supporting them,"" she said. A spokesperson from E-ACT said: ""We take seriously the concerns raised by union members and believe that these are being addressed at pace and with urgency. ""Raising the expectations at Willenhall is the absolute top priority for E-ACT and a raft of changes and improvements are already under way."" With the support of other staff from elsewhere in E-ACT, the school is open as normal, the spokesperson added.","Teachers at a troubled Black Country school have walked out over "" unreasonable management "" and the @placeholder of staff .",negligence,lack,safety,firing,power,2
"The young woman is believed to have taken a form of the drug known as Mastercard. She died in hospital after police were called to the Victoria Warehouse in Trafford, shortly after 05:00 BST. Greater Manchester Police urged anyone who may have taken the pills to seek medical attention. Det Insp Helen Bell said: ""This is a tragic situation, the death of a young person is always devastating, but in these circumstances, it is all the more heartbreaking."" ""Sadly we know it is very unlikely that the girl was the only person to have taken this drug last night."" In a statement, Victoria Warehouse's owners confirmed the incident took place at the venue and said they were working with investigators. ""[We] would like to convey our deepest sympathies to the family of the deceased,"" it added.","A 17 - year - old girl thought to have taken @placeholder on a night out has died after suffering an adverse reaction to the drug , police have said .",difficulty,benefits,effect,lost,ecstasy,4
"Final approval was given by a committee chaired by President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi following two weeks of talks with delegates from across the country. The federal structure should be enshrined in a new constitution that must be put to a referendum. The move is intended to end the complaints against centralisation that fed rebellions in the north and south. Yemen has also been struggling to deal with the unrest sparked by a 2011 popular uprising that forced long-time President Ali Abdullah Saleh to step down, and an insurgency by Islamist militants allied to al-Qaeda. President Hadi formed the committee to decide Yemen's new structure in late January following the completion of the National Dialogue Conference, created under the Gulf Co-operation Council-brokered agreement that led to Mr Saleh's departure. Delegates at the NDC agreed to create a decentralised, federal system, and to reverse the political and economic marginalisation that southern Yemenis had suffered since unification in 1994. On Monday, state news agency Saba reported that the presidential committee had voted overwhelmingly in favour of dividing the country into six federal regions - two in the south - Aden and Hadramawt - and four in the north - Saba, Janad, Azal and Tahama. The capital, Sanaa, would be a ""federal city not subject to any regional authority"" and the constitution would ""guarantee its neutrality"", it said. The port city of Aden would also have a special status and be given ""independent legislative and executive powers"", Saba added. Many politicians from the south had called for a federation of two regions. They argued that it would put them on a more equal footing with the north while securing their access to a larger share of the country's oil resources, which are located in the south. Southern leaders swiftly rejected Monday's announcement. ""What has been announced about the six regions is a coup against what had been agreed at the dialogue,"" Mohammed Ali Ahmed, a former South Yemen interior minister who returned from exile in March 2012 and withdrew from the NDC in November, told the Reuters news agency. Nasser al-Nawba, a founder of the separatist Hiraak al-Janoubi (Southern Movement), meanwhile vowed that it would continue what he described as its peaceful struggle until independence was achieved.","Yemen is to become a federation of six regions as part of its political @placeholder , state media report .",losses,strategy,secret,transition,analysis,3
"More than 42,000 advance tickets have already been sold for the retrospective which opens to the public on Saturday. Sales are more than double the number of advance tickets of the museum's previous exhibitions. David Bowie Is will explore the creative processes of Bowie as a musical innovator and cultural icon across five decades. The singer's first album in a decade became the fastest-selling of the year earlier this week. The Next Day is the 66-year-old's first number one since 1993's Black Tie White Noise. Although Bowie is not directly involved with curating the V&A exhibition, the David Bowie Archive gave the London museum ""unprecedented access"" to pick out flamboyant costumes, early photographs and other memorabilia. On display will be more than 60 stage-costumes including Ziggy Stardust bodysuits (1972) designed by Freddie Burretti, Kansai Yamamoto's flamboyant creations for the Aladdin Sane tour (1973) and the Union Jack coat designed by Bowie and Alexander McQueen for the Earthling album cover (1997). Personal items such as handwritten set lists and lyrics, as well as some of Bowie's own sketches, musical scores and diary entries will also be shown. Bowie's innovative approach to creating albums and touring shows centred around fictionalised stage personas, with 1972 marking the birth of his most famous creation Ziggy Stardust - a human manifestation of an alien being. Ziggy's androgynous and otherworldly appearance had a powerful influence on pop culture and signalled a challenge of social traditions. His many hits over the years include Space Oddity, Changes, The Jean Genie, Young Americans, Ashes to Ashes, China Girl and Let's Dance.",The @placeholder David Bowie exhibition at London 's V&A has become the fastest - selling in the museum 's history .,best,upcoming,vast,annual,inaugural,1
"Hank Costain, 88, from Charminster, near Dorchester, first flew a Spitfire in 1942, at the age of 19. The maiden flight of the Supermarine Spitfire took place on 5 March 1936, from Eastleigh Aerodrome, now Southampton Airport. Mr Costain described flying a Spitfire as ""absolutely marvellous"". He said: ""When you first got into the seat and opened the throttle it felt as if someone had given you a good kick up the bottom and away you went. ""It would do everything you asked of it. Compared to other aircraft it was light on the controls, you could do all the aerobatics and you would come up to speed very quickly. ""If you treated a Spitfire properly, it treated you properly. Treat it roughly or be careless with it and you were in trouble, in that it would do all sorts of things such as ground looping. It also had a very fragile undercarriage and could collapse."" Mr Costain was a member of the RAF for 37 years. He flew operational Spitfires over Europe, north Africa, the Middle East and Burma. He was also a Spitfire instructor during that time and became a test pilot on Spitfires at 9MU Cosford, Shropshire. He said: ""Everyone that joined the air force wanted to fly a Spitfire. ""I would say that I have flown nearly all of the operational Spitfires. ""There aren't many of us left [alive] that have flown the number of different marks of Spitfire that I have."" During and since his flying days, Mr Costain says he has often been asked if he was frightened during the war years. He said: ""I was terrified, but I was terrified of letting my own friends see that I was frightened. One made one's self very determined that you wouldn't show that. ""If you were attacked when you were flying a Spitfire during the war years, you turned hard into the attacking aircraft and they just couldn't get behind you! It was much more manoeuvrable than the German aircraft. ""I don't think we should ever forget what the Spitfire did for England. It was virtually England's saving grace.""","A former RAF Spitfire pilot from Dorset has been remembering the "" @placeholder aircraft "" in the week it celebrates its 75th anniversary .",beloved,absolute,unusual,terrifying,beautiful,4
"Police officers and firefighters attended the Quay, on the south bank of the River Clyde at about 19:00 on Friday. The area includes a cinema, casino, bingo hall and several restaurants. Police said later no evacuation of buildings had been necessary during the incident.",Large numbers of emergency @placeholder personnel were called to a popular entertainment area in Glasgow after reports of a gas leak .,service,fake,aid,personal,support,0
"The raids come after the suicide of a 24-year-old Dentsu employee - the labour ministry ruled it to have been ""karoshi"", or death by overwork. Dozens of ministry officials entered Dentsu's Tokyo headquarters early on Monday morning, said broadcaster NHK. Raids were also carried out on offices in Osaka, Kyoto and Nagoya. The Tokyo offices have already been raided once, in October. The female employee who died last December had worked 105 hours of overtime in October 2015, and was suffering from severe depression. Long and often unpaid overtime is a persistent problem in Japan. It has been blamed for depressing the economy and even the birth rate, as well as the more immediate effects on the wellbeing of workers. Dentsu - the world's fifth largest ad agency by revenue - has already begun internally investigating the issue. It has previously said it is co-operating with the investigation, which could lead to criminal charges if suspicions of widespread abuses are confirmed, NHK said. ""We take labour standards extremely seriously and want to proactively try to remove karoshi from Dentsu's working culture,"" it said in a statement.",Several offices of Japan 's biggest advertising agency have been raided over suspicions its employees are being made to work @placeholder hours .,24,after,fake,excessive,major,3
"The feathered felon, more commonly known for stealing chips, snapped up the abandoned gnashers in Torquay. A picture of the garrulous-gull was shared widely on social media. A post on the Spotted Newton Abbot Facebook page said: ""Unfortunately anyone missing them will need to contact the seagull as he flew away with them!"" More Devon and Cornwall news",A seagull may have bitten off more than he could chew when he stole some @placeholder teeth from a seaside bench in Devon .,modern,lost,serious,false,more,3
"The RICS UK Construction Market Survey said that 63% of respondents in Scotland identified labour shortages as the leading restraint on growth. Skilled workers and construction professionals are in short supply, it indicated. RICS Scotland Director Sarah Speirs said finding the right workers had become a ""practical challenge"". Of those taking part in the survey, 53% said they had found difficulty in recruiting bricklayers and 59% had struggled to hire professionals such as quantity surveyors. After labour recruitment, finance was reported as the greatest concern. The figures, which covered the first quarter of 2015, suggested 33% of respondents had experienced a rise in private sector activity. Ms Speirs said: ""Despite the outward optimism, there are some very real unknowns which are impacting on industry, including the general election, the UK's relationship with Europe and skills shortages. ""Now that material shortages are becoming less of an issue, the practical challenges are now in providing the skilled labour the industry needs and in alleviating the financial constraints, which saw nine months of decreased lending in 2014."" The survey found that, in spite of what it called anecdotal evidence of uncertainty during the general election period, measured confidence remained high. In total, 63% of respondents expected their workloads to rise over the next 12 months, with 3.75% growth in 2015. Rod Shaw of Thomson Gray in Edinburgh commented: ""Increasing workloads are resulting in labour shortages becoming more widespread and not just restricted to specialist contractors.""","Scottish construction firms are being held back by difficulties in hiring @placeholder workers , a survey has found .",more,friendly,ongoing,special,suitable,4
"None of the academics themselves thought that the mere act of heading a normal football a number of times, at a normal speed, as if in a normal situation, would give rise to an immediate reduction in brain function, and the onset memory loss, in the brains of two thirds of the participants tested. Disturbingly the symptoms took 24 hours to clear. The question that popped into my head was: what if someone does this every day? Do they live a life in a permanently sub concussive state? How does this affect them in older life? What about youngsters whose brains are more prone to damage? Oh we know about concussions, but we thought the days of heading an old, sodden, leather football were gone. We know about elbows and head knocks, and we know about footballers and rugby players with early onset dementia. But we didn't know that just heading a ball caused so much damage to the brain. As I looked on slightly alarmed, a student footballer sat strapped to a chair in the shiny white laboratory of the Cottrell building on the leafy Stirling university campus. Outside the trees tried to discard their summer green for the stunning autumn gold, but the subject's face clung on to the olive tones of someone more than slightly nervous. Wires led from his body to a machine measuring his brain's ability to react to a stimulus and transfer it to his leg muscles. To my left was a wavy line on a screen that couldn't lie. The test was a mock-up for our filming, but the source signals going through his brain and to the machine were real and each one came with a crack, a two-eyed blink, a violent contraction of his quadricep, and a tell-tale jump in the trace signal on that all knowing screen. Putting students through this before and after headers demonstrated the immediate effects I mentioned earlier. I played rugby, I have a son who plays rugby, and a daughter who plays international football. I hope beyond hope that this test doesn't mean I have been a fool to encourage both of them into sport. But this, of all the research I have seen, is the piece of work that alarms me the most. More and more research is pointing to the fact that the bit of my body I was least worried about hurting by taking up sport - my brain - might just have been the most vulnerable after all. And after this, many footballers young and old will be thinking the same. More research is needed to assess whether this is temporary, and the effects on youngsters.",It 's the unexpected nature of the test results that make them so @placeholder for football .,good,important,useful,appropriate,devastating,4
"The 48-year-old's campaign manager, Edwin Snowe, met with Fifa's acting secretary general Marcus Kattner on Monday morning at the world governing body's headquarters in Zurich. Bility has received the backing of the five member associations necessary to stand, which have been passed on to Fifa's Electoral Committee. ""I am a very happy man,"" Bility told BBC Sport from his base in Liberia. Bility is only the second African to formally stand for the Fifa presidency, after reigning Confederation of African Football president Issa Hayatou - currently the acting Fifa president given Sepp Blatter's suspension - tried and failed in the 2002 elections. ""If we are to change football, then we have to make sure that those have been running Fifa for the last 20-25 years have nothing to do with it,"" Bility added. ""Musa's candidacy has been officially received by Fifa,"" Snowe told BBC Sport from Fifa's office in Switzerland. Two other African men have also confirmed their intentions to stand. On Saturday, South Africa's Tokyo Sexwale announced his bid to run, but it is unclear whether he has the backing of the five nominations needed. That is also the situation with former Nigeria international Segun Odegbami who made his intentions known last month. Musa Bility joins Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein of Jordan, former Trinidad and Tobago international David Nakhid, one-time Fifa deputy secretary general Jerome Champagne and Michel Platini in registering for February's elections. The candidacy for Uefa chief Platini is unclear since he is currently serving a 90-day suspension by Fifa's Ethics Committee, which the Frenchman is appealing. All presidential candidates will have to pass integrity checks, carried out by the Electoral Committee, before being allowed to take part in the election set for 26 February. Presidential hopefuls have until midnight on Monday to submit their candidacies for approval.",Liberia FA president Musa Bility says his campaign team have @placeholder submitted his candidacy to Fifa to stand in February 's presidential elections .,officially,now,successfully,not,strongly,2
"Jeffrey Blue is suing Mr Ashley, saying that during a pub meeting he was promised £15m if he used his expertise to increase the firm's share price. But Sports Direct chairman Keith Hellawell, said Mr Blue only mentioned the figure of £1m. The High Court in London heard Mr Blue had been paid £1m for ""other deals"". Mr Ashley, who also owns Newcastle United, has previously told the court the conversation with investment banker Mr Blue in a London pub four years ago was ""drunken banter"". Mr Hellawell, a former chief constable of West Yorkshire Police before he embarked on a business career, said he had a conversation with Mr Blue three years ago. ""He had told me £1m - I was very clear on what he said in that conversation,"" he said. Mr Ashley has told Mr Justice Leggatt that he did not make a share price increase agreement with Mr Blue and had paid him £1m for other business. Lawyers are due to outline closing legal arguments on Wednesday, and the judge is expected to deliver a ruling later in the year.","An investment banker who claims Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley @placeholder him £ 14 m told the firm 's chairman he was only being paid £ 1m , a court has heard .",managed,suggest,offered,ignored,owes,4
"The Dubai Financial Market closed down 7%, while the Saudi exchange also lost 7% after Fitch ratings agency cut its outlook for the country. Last week, the Dow Jones in the US fell 6%, while the UK's FTSE 100 posted its biggest weekly loss this year of 5%. Investors are concerned about a slowdown in China and the knock-on effects for the global economy. Both France's Cac 40 and Germany's Dax indexes lost 7% of their value last week. In the Middle East, there is particular concern about low oil prices, which are down by more than a half this year and have been falling steadily since May, when Brent Crude stood at $68 a barrel. A barrel now costs $45. This is mainly due to an abundance of supply, in large part from from US shale oil producers, which are weakening OPEC's once dominant position in global oil markets. Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are all members of OPEC. Moods were further dampened by a report from Fitch which cut the agency's outlook on Saudi Arabia from ""stable"" to ""negative"". The move reflects concerns about the future of the country's finances, which are heavily dependent on revenues from exporting oil. These worries come against a backdrop of falling global stock markets, reflecting widespread fears about the pace of the slowdown in the Chinese economy. On Friday, figures from the world's second largest economy showed that factory activity in August shrank at its fastest pace in more than six years. The data triggered another sell-off in Chinese shares, which ended the day down more than 4%, and 12% on the week. Earlier this month, the country's central bank announced measures to devalue the country's currency, the yuan, seen widely as a move to help Chinese exports - a weaker yuan makes Chinese goods cheaper overseas. This came after official figures showed the country's economic growth continuing to slow. For the three months to the end of July, the economy grew by 7% compared with a year earlier - its slowest pace since 2009.",Stock markets in the Middle East have fallen sharply after a @placeholder week for all major global share indexes .,difficult,partial,typical,fresh,controversial,0
"The deal will see the firm taken over by holding company Cheil Industries, another part of the Samsung group. The merger is strongly opposed by some of Samsung C&T's shareholders, led by US hedge fund Elliott Associates. For Samsung's founding family, the move is a crucial step in consolidating control of the conglomerate. Shareholders in Cheil Industries approved the merger earlier on Friday. Shares in Samsung C&T fell 10.4% and Cheil Industries dropped 7.7% after the merger was approved. Elliott Associates, which is the second largest single shareholder in C&T, says the takeover significantly undervalues the company's stock. The hedge fund had filed several unsuccessful law suits to stop the vote from going ahead. The takeover is key to consolidating the Samsung founding family's control of the multi-headed conglomerate. It is of particular significance as it comes ahead of a generational power transfer at Samsung. The business empire's patriarch Lee Kun-hee has been in hospital since May 2014 and his son Lee Jae-yong is to take a bigger leadership role.",One of South Korea 's most @placeholder mergers has been given approval by shareholders of the construction company Samsung C&T .,historic,national,significant,controversial,popular,3
"In addition, it said, fake technical support scams rose by 200% and crypto-based ransomware attacks grew by 35%. Hackers also made more use of unknown software bugs to make sure attacks work, said the annual threat report. It said the gangs behind the attacks had become more professional and now resembled legitimate software firms. ""They have extensive resources and highly skilled technical staff that operate with such efficiency that they maintain normal business hours and even take the weekends and holidays off,"" said Kevin Haley, director of Symantec security response in a statement. Call centres had been set up by some gangs to make scams and cons more effective, he said. Some of these groups were involved in tech support scams that try to trick people into paying to fix non-existent problems on their home computers. The US, UK, France, Australia and Germany were the hardest-hit by the fake support scams, it said. Fake pop-up warnings on websites were being used by some groups to try to convince people their computer was riddled with viruses. In a small number of cases, said Symantec, people who rang to get help had ransomware installed on their computer when they let fake support staff have remote access to their PC. Ransomware, which encrypts files on a computer that are only unlocked when victims pay a ransom, also remained popular among cybercriminals last year. The number of potential targets increased, it said, as ransomware for Apple Macs, smartphones and Linux all debuted in 2015. Last year was also remarkable for the huge number of data breaches companies and other organisations suffered, it said. More than 500 million records of login names, passwords and other ID information went astray in the last 12 months. In 2015, there were nine breaches that exposed more than 10 million records. By contrast, in 2014 only four breaches were this severe. One breach, of US Voter registration records, saw information about 191 million people exposed online. Hospitals, healthcare firms and insurance companies suffered the largest number of breaches, said the report. The ultimate number of digital identities that have been exposed could be higher, said Mr Haley, because many firms had stopped reporting exactly how much data had been lost. ""The increasing number of companies choosing to hold back critical details after a breach is a disturbing trend,"" he said. ""By hiding the full impact of an attack, it becomes more difficult to assess the risk and improve your security posture to prevent future attacks.""","More than 500 million digital identities were stolen or exposed in 2015 , @placeholder a report from security firm Symantec .",blaming,including,suggests,continuing,suffering,2
"Trading Standards officers said the boards were in danger of overheating, exploding or catching fire. Hoverboards, which are popular with celebrities including Lilly Allen, are expected to be big Christmas sellers. The London Fire Brigade said at least three house fires were caused by such devices over 10 days in October. Many have plugs without fuses, faulty cables or chargers that can burst into flames, according to Trading Standards. It said that 88% of the hoverboards it seized around the UK were found to be defective. Most were discovered at the Suffolk port of Felixstowe, but others arrived at East Midlands airport and in Glasgow. The faulty devices are thought to have come from East Asia and China and do not conform to European safety standards. Most are not branded and have been ordered by websites or small traders to sell on to bargain-hunting shoppers. ""We suspect that most of these products are being imported for onward sale domestically as Christmas approaches. We urge consumers to be on their guard when purchasing these products,"" said Lord Harris, the chair of National Trading Standards. Consumers are being advised, as a minimum, to check that the three-pin plug conforms to BS 1363. Safety laboratories have been so busy testing suspect products that they have had to take on extra staff. Trading Standards is now giving the following tips to consumers who are thinking of buying a hoverboard or who may already have done so: ""Consumers should not let a new fashion or craze cloud their judgement and remain vigilant at all times,"" said Leon Livermore, chief executive of the Chartered Trading Standards Institute. Trading Standards officers in Salford, Greater Manchester, seized 90 hoverboards last month, citing similar safety worries. Fires have also been reported in the US, Australia and Hong Kong. Hoverboards are so called because of a similar device seen in the 1989 film, Back to the Future 2. But it is illegal in the UK to ride them on pavements, or on roads. They can only be used on private land. Anyone who finds such products for sale is being urged to contact the Citizens Advice helpline, on 03454 04 05 06.","More than 15,000 @placeholder hoverboards - otherwise known as self - balancing scooters - have been seized at ports and airports around the UK .",hopeful,redundant,commercial,unsafe,potential,3
"The now-disbanded Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) has been accused of various war crimes, including organ-harvesting from murdered Serb captives. Opposition politicians boycotted the vote on the establishment of a court. But the prime minister said the issue was a ""challenge we have to deal with"". The United States and the European Union have pressed Kosovo to address the accusations. The constitutional changes were backed by 82 deputies in the 120-seat parliament on Monday. Former KLA rebels who have become politicians were among those in parliament who opposed the vote. Ex-KLA fighters are held in high regard by many in Kosovo's majority Albanian population. But PM Isa Mustaf told legislators before the vote: ""Finding the truth about some allegations from during and after the war is a challenge that we have to deal with."" In May EU judges in Kosovo convicted 11 former Kosovo Albanian guerrillas over their role in the conflict. Among those sentenced to prison was Sylejman Selimi, Kosovo's ambassador to neighbouring Albania. The new tribunal will be part of Kosovo's judicial system, but proceedings will be handled abroad, with reports they may be held in the Netherlands. Kosovo's ethnic Albanian majority fought an insurgency against Serb forces in the late 1990s, in which more than 10,000 people were killed and hundreds of thousands driven from their homes. Nato bombed Serb positions to halt the persecution of civilians and, in June 1999, Kosovo was placed under UN administration. Kosovo formally declared independence from Serbia in 2008, a move that was opposed by Belgrade. The international community is split over recognition.",Parliament in Kosovo has amended the constitution to allow the creation of a @placeholder court to investigate alleged war crimes committed by ethnic Albanian fighters during the war in the 1990s .,special,national,rare,fresh,constitutional,0
"The Trussell Trust said 29,049 people used its service last year, compared to 11,211 in 2011. It has 23 food banks in Wales, of which nine opened in the last 12 months and another four will open soon. ""We believe in 2013 that figure is going to get even worse,"" the trust's Wales network manager Tony Graham said. ""The food banks are increasing in numbers because they are needed. ""Churches and community groups are approaching us. ""They are coming to us and saying 'we need to do something about this need in our community'. ""I think people are waking up to the scale of the crisis that we are suggesting and predicting isn't going to get better any time soon with static and decreasing incomes in real terms and an increase in the cost of living."" The food distributed by the trust is donated by the public and given to people who public service professionals think need help. Doctors, nurses, social workers or staff at housing associations can give people vouchers which are exchanged for parcels at the trust's food banks. During a Westminster Hall debate, Labour claimed families were suffering a ""cost of living crisis"". Cardiff West MP Kevin Brennan said some families had to chose between ""heating and eating"". He said: ""Ministers in the Tory-led coalition government should be asking themselves, what the impact of their policies will be on the hundreds of thousands of Welsh families who're already struggling to make ends meet."" Plaid Cymru MP Hywel Williams said ""bluster"" between political parties about who is responsible was an ""unwelcome distraction from the real issue which is that, in the 21st century, people are still struggling to afford enough food to eat in one of the richest countries in the world"". Backbench Conservatives criticised the debate and they stressed food banks pre-dated the coalition government. Aberconwy MP Guto Bebb called it a ""self indulgent debate"" and an excuse to have ""an attack on government"". Wales Office minister Stephen Crabb also criticised the timing of the debate, noting that no Labour MPs raised the issue of food banks until May 2010. He described it as ""the latest stage in a political campaign by the Labour Party to use the food bank movement as a vehicle for its political attack"". Mr Crabb stressed the UK government's commitment to supporting the poorest in communities through clamping down on pay-day loans and doorstep lenders, and by offering winter fuel payments to help with increasing energy bills.",A charity says the number of people using its food banks in Wales rose nearly threefold in a year and is predicted to rise @placeholder .,early,yearly,accordingly,further,soon,3
"Financial Fraud Action UK (FFA UK) said there had been a particular rise in the scam in the last few weeks. Several small or medium-sized companies in the UK have lost sums of between £10,000 and £20,000 as a result. Typically, staff in a firm's finance department receive an email, which they believe is from a senior manager. The fraudsters use special software to make the message appear genuine. The emails request that urgent payments are made outside normal procedures, often for a pressing reason, such as the need to secure a contract. The scam has been dubbed ""whaling"" fraud, as it targets the so-called big fish of business. When the money is transferred, it goes into an account set up by the fraudsters. ""While an urgent request from the boss might naturally prompt a swift response, it should in fact be a warning sign of a potential scam,"" said Katy Worobec, director of FFA UK. Staff are being advised to:","Office staff are being warned about @placeholder emails that appear to come from one of their bosses , telling them to transfer money .",lost,fake,confirmed,several,existing,1
"A survey for the newspaper found a 52-48% split in favour of remaining in the United Kingdom, amid mounting speculation that a second independence referendum could be held in the autumn of 2018. Meanwhile the Scottish Daily Mail reports that high-risk sex offenders could be given ""chemical castration"" drugs designed to reduce their libido. Convicts would volunteer for the scheme, which could be piloted in Glasgow. The Scotsman leads with a warning from MPs that the UK could ""crash out"" of the European Union without a deal in six months. It reports that Conservative backbencher Anna Soubry claimed the government was preparing for the ""swift failure"" of Brexit talks. But the Daily Express reports that MPs have be warned ""don't sabotage Brexit"". It says ministers want to ensure the bill gets through the House of Commons unscathed. University leaders have called on Theresa May to allow Europeans to stay in the UK after Brexit, according to The Times. It says that the leaders of 35 Oxford colleges claim an ""exodus"" of academics has already begun. The Scottish Sun reports that Rangers fans claim they were ""chaperoned"" to toilets at the Old Firm match at Parkhead on Sunday. The newspaper reports that supporters were monitored in a bid to stop a repeat of a vandalism spree last year. A criminal who is serving a prison sentence for murder boasted about his crime online, according to the Daily Record. The National reports that two out of three torture victims are turned away from a specialist centre in Scotland, due to lack of capacity. Parents of pupils at an Aberdeenshire high school have been asked to search their children's phones for footage of a playground fight, according to the north-east edition of The Press and Journal. The Courier leads with a story about a chronic shortage of maths teachers at Blairgowrie High School. In a letter seen by the paper, its head teacher calls for parents to step in to support pupils. George Michael's death again features on the front page of the Daily Star of Scotland. It reports that the pop star's burial plot is under 24 hour surveillance.","A new poll on Scottish independence shows that the @placeholder of the country is on a "" knife edge "" , according to The Herald .",history,government,rest,future,outskirts,3
"Hayley Gillett worked at a residential service for adults with brain injuries when the three year relationship began. During that time she tried to end the relationship but the patient tried to take his own life twice, the Health and Care Professions Council heard. He suffered ""actual harm"" and there was a ""serious breach of trust,"" it said. A Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) tribunal panel heard the relationship started in Autumn 2010 and ended in August 2013 when Ms Gillett worked at privately run Waters Park House in Plymouth. The patient told his GP what had happened in March 2014 and revealed intimate photographs of her on his mobile phone. She was then suspended while Plymouth City Council carried out a safeguarding investigation. In a letter to the HCPC, Ms Gillett said: ""On two occasions he took an overdose apparently from illegally obtained drugs - and I felt compelled because of my concern for his welfare to continue to care for him and to eventually resume the relationship which he was demanding."" The HCPC said she had made no attempt to seek advice or confess the relationship until she was confronted afterwards and had not only caused her patient ""actual harm"" but there was also ""the potential for long term emotional and psychological harm"". The panel concluded that her name be struck off the register, meaning that she cannot work as an occupational therapist for at least the next five years at which point she may re-apply. Waters Park House in Plymouth refused to comment.","A senior occupational therapist has been struck off for having a "" deplorable "" sexual relationship with a @placeholder patient .",vulnerable,disciplinary,malicious,pregnant,transgender,0
"It is a coup to be the first international leader into the Trump White House. Whatever you make of the new American president, only Theresa May's most ardent critics would suggest that she shouldn't be meeting him. Why wouldn't you want the most powerful politician in the world as an ally? The relationship between the US and the UK though is always a special source of neuralgia for British leaders. David Cameron's team was almost embarrassingly pleased with the images of him and Barack Obama turning the sausages and burgers on the barbecue in the Number 10 garden. Look how cool David is! He's grilling alongside a really popular and glamorous President! Michelle and Samantha are doing the salads together! It's just like they are friends! And Gordon Brown's team sank to particular levels of frustration and despair when the press got wind of a meeting their man was forced to have in a kitchen in New York when the White House didn't find time and space for a formal meeting. A snub to meet among the ketchup bottles, to chat over the pastrami. And now? Theresa May is walking into a meeting with the most unorthodox president in decades, a man who today she will flatter, calling for the US and UK to ""lead together again"" as he starts to ""renew his nation"". A man who has found huge popularity among millions of voters precisely because he doesn't care for politician norms. But also a man with whom Theresa May disagrees overtly on a very long list of issues, whose views millions of other voters are deeply worried about, who has just suggested he might support torture as president. The prime minister believes that she can draw on the relationship and traditions between our two countries to talk frankly to President Trump, to disagree as well as discuss. Her aides say ""she's not scared of anyone"" and that the potential advantages of getting closer to the United States are well worth the risks of accusations of cosying up to a president who is not afraid of offending anyone - who has even made it a trademark. They say the tone will be ""business like"". We are not going to see the president and the prime minister high fiving at the basketball. We 're not going to see Philip May and Melania Trump popping off to hug American schoolchildren. But as prime ministers know, visits like this are never entirely in their control. The unpredictability of Donald Trump means means this time the special relationship could be a special headache.",Ready for takeoff ? As the prime minister boards the RAF Voyager today for her first visit to the United States she faces a massive @placeholder but is also taking a risk .,national,comeback,opportunity,professional,challenge,2
"The app is the latest development by Mikeysline, a charity set up following the deaths of two friends. Michael ""Mikey"" Williamson and Martin Shaw, who were both 23 and living in Inverness, were found dead within days of each other in October last year. Family and friends fear the young men took their own lives. Mr Williamson was found dead only hours after returning from a night out to remember his friend Mr Shaw. Launched in December last year, Mikeysline already offers support via text messages and is staffed by volunteers.",A smartphone app designed to help young people who are dealing with @placeholder and suicidal thoughts has been launched in Inverness .,depression,peace,freedom,modern,grief,0
"The application for community asset status was made by supporters' trust OxVox and it means the group must be notified if the ground is to be sold. Kassam's latest appeal against OxVox has now been rejected by the courts. Owners Firoka had asked Oxford City Council to hold an internal review of May's decision to award the status. Having a football ground listed as a community asset means supporter groups will have six months to put together their own bid for the stadium if it is to be sold. Since the ruling was made in May 2013, Manchester United's Old Trafford has also been listed an a community asset and applications have also been made for many other grounds, including Liverpool. Manchester United's owners also requested a review of the decision to list their stadium, but later withdrew this request. Oxford have played at the stadium since it was opened in 2001 by former owner Firoz Kassam, who sold the club five years later, but retained control of the ground. Current U's owner Ian Lenagan has previously stated his desire to try to buy the ground.",The owners of Oxford United 's Kassam Stadium have failed with a second appeal to @placeholder the ground being listed as a community asset .,appoint,assess,solve,investigate,prevent,4
"Monday's fourth-round play was due to get under way at 10:00 BST, but the forecast suggests there will be little or no action. Djokovic will face Spanish 14th seed Roberto Bautista Agut in the day's opening match if play begins. Williams will then take on Ukraine's 18th seed Elina Svitolina. Britain's Andy Murray, seeded second, is already through to the quarter-finals, where he will face French ninth seed Richard Gasquet. That match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, although the weather could force a delay.",Top seeds Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams are among the players delayed by @placeholder rain on day nine of the French Open in Paris .,imposing,persistent,light,recent,disciplinary,1
"The update aims to encourage the few owners who have not yet returned the faulty devices to hand them in. Samsung issued a global recall for the Galaxy Note 7 in September following complaints about exploding batteries. It estimates that in Europe about 10% of Note 7 owners have yet to return their devices. In a statement, Samsung, which plans to begin the changes on 15 December, said the update it issued in September that limited charging capacity to 60% ""helped to drive a high rate of return"". ""This new battery software update is specifically designed to reinforce to the remaining minority of customers to immediately replace their device,"" it said. Customers can swap their phones via local replacement programmes, it added. Reports suggest Samsung is taking different steps in other regions to encourage people to turn in their phones. In Canada, an update reportedly turns off all the radio communications on a phone, including phone, wi-fi and bluetooth, rendering it useless. In the US, Samsung said it would issue an update on 19 December that would stop devices charging and ""eliminate their ability to work as mobile devices"". It said about 93% of all faulty phones had been returned in the US. Verizon has said it will not apply the update because of safety concerns for people who have no other phone. ""We do not want to make it impossible to contact family, first responders or medical professionals in an emergency situation,"" it said in a statement shared with tech news site The Verge. After the battery debacle, Samsung stopped global production of the Note 7. Reports of fires led to Samsung issuing a warning and asking owners to turn off their devices and hand them in. Profits at the electronic giant plunged following the recall. In late October Samsung announced that its operating profit for the three months between July and September was 30% down on the same period in 2015.","Samsung is updating Galaxy Note 7 smartphones in Europe that are still in use despite a fire @placeholder , to prevent them being charged past 30 % .",alarm,strategy,risk,crisis,major,2
"Theo Bronkhorst made the remarks after his trial for failing to prevent an illegal hunt was postponed. He said the case was ""crazy"" and the permits to kill Cecil the lion outside Hwange National Park had been obtained. The killing in July has caused outrage around the world and the dentist, Walter Palmer, is in hiding. Protests have been held outside his dental clinic in Minnesota and vandals spray-painted ""lion killer"" on the garage of his holiday home in Florida earlier this week. Zimbabwe's Environment Minister Oppah Muchinguri has called for Mr Palmer to be extradited to face charges. As he left the court in Hwange town, in north-western Zimbabwe, Mr Bronkhorst defended the American. ""I feel sorry for [Mr Palmer]. He is a good man. He did nothing wrong,"" he was quoted as saying by AFP news agency. He also attacked the legal proceedings as ""frivolous"" and said hunting was ""integral"" to Zimbabwe and had to continue. ""If we do not use wildlife sustainably there will be no wildlife,"" the professional hunter said. How do you transport a lion's head? When is hunting not poaching The trial of Mr Bronkhorst was postponed on Wednesday to give his legal team more time to prepare their defence. If convicted, he faces up to 15 years in prison. Mr Palmer is believed to have paid about $50,000 (£32,000) to hunt down Cecil, a major tourist attraction at Hwange National Park - Zimbabwe's largest game reserve. Ms Muchinguri says Mr Palmer's extradition is being sought so that he can ""be held accountable for his illegal action"". The US is yet to respond to the request. What Cecil the lion means to Zimbabwe Cecil the lion in pictures How the internet hunted the hunter","The US dentist who killed a lion in Zimbabwe did nothing wrong and was a "" good man "" , according to the hunter who led the @placeholder expedition .",forthcoming,legal,traditional,controversial,latest,3
"One of the many surprises on 8 June was how Britain appeared to have turned the clock back to the era of two party politics, with 82% of voters casting their ballot for Labour or the Conservatives. Some of the surge in Labour's support may have been down to tactical voting, with left-leaning voters spooked by the prospect of a huge Conservative majority deciding to back whichever party they believed stood the best chance of beating the Conservatives in their constituency. Which, in most cases, was Labour. But in some parts of the country the choice was made easier for them. Local electoral deals saw some would-be election candidates stand aside to avoid splitting the ""anti-Tory"" vote. But despite warm words from some Labour and Lib Dem MPs, one party ended up doing most of the heavy lifting. Of the 41 seats listed by the Progressive Alliance, one of the organisations promoting tactical voting and cross-party cooperation, where ""progressive candidates have stood aside to help another progressive candidate defeat the Tories"", 38 of them were Greens, two were Lib Dems and one represented the Women's Equality Party. Not one Labour candidate stood aside, even though it was the Labour Party that got most of the benefit, in terms of extra votes and seats. The Green Party's co-leaders Caroline Lucas and Jonathan Bartley got behind the idea of electoral alliances as a way of forcing proportional representation on to the political agenda, having spent years getting nowhere with efforts to get candidates that back electoral reform elected through first-past-the-post. Last year's Richmond Park by-election, which saw the Greens stand aside to help Lib Dem Sarah Olney defeat the then (and future) Tory MP Zac Goldsmith, had shown them what was possible and they had the backing of Green party members. But the Labour and Lib Dem leaderships refused to play ball, rejecting their offer of a formal deal at June's snap election out of hand. Labour's shadow chancellor John McDonnell told the BBC: ""I just think the electorate would be concerned if they thought parties were stitching up elections privately. I don't think that's the way forward. The way forward is to support and vote for the Labour Party."" Lib Dem leader Tim Farron was equally dismissive, despite support for the idea among some in his party, saying the ""only plausible route of any kind towards the Conservatives not winning a majority"" was having a sizable Liberal Democrat group of MPs. It was left to local Green parties to strike their own deals, if they could. It worked in some places, most notably Brighton Pavilion, where Caroline Lucas doubled her majority, after the Lib Dem candidate stood aside, as payback for Green support in Richmond Park. But her result was a rare bright spot in a dismal night for the Greens, who failed to gain any of their other target seats, and saw their vote drop from 1.1 million in 2015 to just over 500,000. It was a bad night for smaller parties in general. UKIP saw an even more dramatic collapse in its share of the vote than the Greens. The Lib Dems also saw their vote share squeezed - but only the Greens stood aside in significant numbers to aid other parties. On the day after the election, the Green Party's co-leader Jonathan Bartlett hailed the ""brave"" decision by 24 Green candidates in marginal seats to stand aside, which he said had made a ""big difference to the election result"". But that's not how some of the candidates-that-never-were felt. Green Party activist Jill Perry, who opted not to stand in Workington, said she now has ""regrets"" about doing so because she does not think it made any difference to the result, which saw the Labour candidate Sue Hayman retain the seat with a slightly reduced majority. It also deprived local Green members and supporters - including herself - of the opportunity to vote for their party, which on nuclear power, nuclear weapons and airport expansion, to name just a few issues, is diametrically opposed to the official Labour position. ""I voted with a heavy heart because, obviously, I could not vote Green,"" she says. ""It was a very difficult decision. It wasn't a personal decision, it was a group decision, but the group was very divided with strong feelings on both sides. ""Really, I don't think it made any difference where candidates stood down"" because a lot of people voted tactically to prevent the Conservatives getting a ""massive majority"" and, as a result, ""everybody went back into the Conservative and Labour silos"". The local Labour Party appreciated their gesture but Greens had been ""put under an awful lot of pressure"" by Labour activists in areas where they refused to stand aside, she added, and some Labour activists had been ""very aggressive towards them"". ""In solidarity with those groups, I think we should stand next time,"" said Ms Perry. Andy D'Agorne, leader of the Green group on York City Council, told the BBC he does not regret standing aside for Labour at the general election but he would not do it again, unless Labour was committed to proportional representation. The Greens have strong support in York, gaining 10% of the vote at the 2015 general election in York Central, but Mr D'Agorne said the unexpected surge in the Labour vote has made it a safe seat for Jeremy Corbyn's party, rendering any future gestures of solidarity unnecessary. Nicole Haydock, co-ordinator of Bury Green Party, which opted not to run candidates in June, said the ""backlash in the party after the election"" was because ""most people thought the progressive alliance meant we are standing down where Labour has a chance of winning"" when it was actually about getting an agreement to back proportional representation. Green activist John Coyne refused to stand aside in Wirral West, despite pressure from local Labour activists and members of Momentum, to help Labour's Margaret Greenwood hang on to the seat she had won from Tory Esther McVey by 417 votes in 2015. The 429 votes Mr Coyne received in June might have made all the difference in another close contest, but Ms Greenwood was returned as Wirral West's MP with a majority of 5,365. Mr Coyne said: ""If Labour said, 'yes we want PR' then that would make a big difference but all that's happened in discussions about alliances is that there has been an attempt to get people switching from Green to Labour, there has been no element of reciprocity at all, in this relationship. ""And for that reason, if no other, I think there is no real future for it."" The BBC understands Liverpool Green Party plans to table a motion at the party's annual conference in October to rule out future alliances unless there is a PR deal on offer. There is also the practical concern that the electoral pacts have hit the Green Party in the wallet, as Short Money is handed out by Parliament in line with the number of votes parties get. In 2016/17 the Green Party of England and Wales got £216,994 in Short Money. It will be a lot less this year. Caroline Lucas said it was time for ""reflection and planning"" in the Green Party and has promised to listen to the membership about future electoral deals. She said it was ""clear"" that the local Green activists who stood aside in June ""helped cut down the Conservative majority"". But she added: ""The commitment to forming alliances was always about advancing significant electoral reform to give every voter a voice. ""We want to forge a new kind of politics, and simply tactical voting under first past the post does not even begin to rise to that challenge. ""Sadly there was no leadership from either Labour or the Liberal Democrats to put the urgent need for a fairer voting system at the heart of this election nationally."" Frances Foley, campaign co-ordinator of Compass, the cross-party pressure group that set up the Progressive Alliance website and used tactics and personnel borrowed from Bernie Sanders in the US to promote it around the country, said she could understand how some Greens felt ""chastened"" by the drop in their party's vote share. But, she added, ""despite that there is still a really strong appetite for the progressive alliance in the Green Party"". There was also far more enthusiasm for cross-party cooperation, and proportional representation, among Labour activists than the party leadership, she claimed, and that change would eventually come ""from the ground up"". According to Compass's own research, ""progressive"" candidates performed 5.7% better where there was an electoral deal in place. She said the Labour leadership should view their success on 8 June as a ""shared victory,"" as a handful of Labour MPs, such as Clive Lewis, in Norwich South, and Tulip Siddiq, in Hampstead and Kilburn, had done - and it would be a mistake for them to believe they could win a general election on their own. To supporters like Ms Foley, the progressive alliance holds out the prospect of an end to petty tribal politics, as parties with similar world views - pro-European, anti-austerity, greenish - work together for what they see as the ""common good"". The combined forces of the SNP, Plaid Cymru, the Lib Dems, Labour and the Green Party, as well as smaller outfits like the Women's Equality Party and the NHS party, add up to a ""progressive"" majority, they argue. More than enough to beat what they call the ""regressive alliance"" of the Tories, UKIP and the Ulster Unionists. But to have any future it is going to take a major change in attitude at the top of the Labour Party to convince the Greens and other smaller parties it is worth the sacrifice.","Left - leaning parties worked together to cut Theresa May 's majority at the general election - was it a one - off or is the "" progressive alliance "" here to @placeholder ?",assess,prevent,die,stay,cope,3
"Steve Penny's exit follows allegations the organisation had turned a blind eye to claims of sexual misconduct. The Indianapolis Star newspaper claims ""at least"" 368 American gymnasts have made allegations of sexual abuse. ""It has been heartbreaking to learn of instances of abuse,"" said Penny. ""It sickens me that young athletes would be exploited in such a manner. ""My decision to step aside as CEO is solely to support the best interests of USA Gymnastics at this time."" Former team doctor Larry Nassar is in custody facing child pornography and sexual abuse charges.",The president and chief executive of USA Gymnastics has resigned in the wake of the @placeholder 's handling of sexual abuse allegations concerning a former team doctor .,league,organization,federation,worst,annual,2
"Hamza Choudhury, who has played 13 Championship games for Burton this season, got the opener from the spot. Spanish striker Raul Uche and Romanian Alex Pascanu scored the other goals for City. ""Some of our football was really good and really brave, especially through the middle of the park,"" Cassidy said. Find out how to get into football with our special guide. ""I'm so proud of the performance and attitude - they gave it everything, and if we keep giving them games like that we'll keep getting attitudes like that. ""We knew our performance had to be at a decent level so we start to look like a team that are playing together, and we definitely got that."" Jersey created numerous chances of their own, with striker Craig Russell going close, Kieran Lester seeing his shot cleared off the line and Max Thompson's deflected effort hitting the crossbar. Cassidy's side were using the game as part of their preparations for the upcoming Muratti against rivals Guernsey and the Island Games in Gotland. ""We're still trying to work out whether we need to play with two up front, or whether we just try and be strong and compete in the midfield,"" he added. ""We need to start adding goals to our game, that's a definite - that's a few games now that we're not scoring as regularly as we'd like.""","Jersey boss Martin Cassidy says he is "" really proud "" of his side despite their 3 - 0 @placeholder defeat by Leicester Under - 23s at Springfield on Wednesday .",defensive,friendly,aggregate,managerial,historic,1
"The Hatters face Blackpool on Sunday in the first leg of the League Two play-offs, having failed in four previous campaigns in the last 20 years. But Jones told BBC Look East: ""The old Luton record has nothing to do with me. ""My play-off record's quite good. I've been in three and been promoted in two, so I'm happy with that."" Although he was part of the Yeovil team that were beaten by Blackpool in the League One play-off final in 2007, Jones had tasted success at the Millennium Stadium a few years previously, when Brighton beat Bristol City to earn promotion to the Championship. And Jones wants to use those sorts of memories to override those of Hatters fans, who watched their side lose to Crewe in 1997, York in 2010, AFC Wimbledon in 2011 and York again in 2012. ""I wasn't here then, so there's nothing I could do,"" Jones said. ""It's a new group of players with a new group of goals. If the fans get behind us, and we perform, we've got a great chance. ""I can't affect history - I can affect the present."" Having finished fourth in League Two, Luton will start as favourites to be promoted - but Jones is keen to avoid the fate which befell Scunthorpe, who finished third in League One but lost to Millwall in the play-off semi-finals. ""We're delighted to have finished where we have. That's a big statement from us,"" Jones said. ""But the play-offs are a lottery. We saw in the League One games, Scunthorpe finished third but lost at home 3-2 to a really strong Millwall side, so we have to be wary of things like that. ""The league table tells us we're the fourth best side so we have to prove that.""",Luton boss Nathan Jones insists he has no worries about the club 's supposed play - off @placeholder - because his record is far better .,experience,position,curse,advantage,interest,2
"At the close of trade, the FTSE 100 was down by just 0.81 points or 0.01% at 7,524.95. Shares in Burberry fell 3.7% after HSBC cut its rating on the company to ""reduce"" from ""hold"". But Convatec was the biggest faller on the index, down 4%, after two investors sold a stake in the firm. Nordic Capital and Avista raised £805m by selling 250 million shares. In the FTSE 250, shares in electrical appliances retailer AO World fell 10.7% after it warned of a significant slowdown in its UK business. The company said ""challenging"" trading conditions seen in the second half of its 2016-17 financial year had continued into the current quarter. AO reported a 17% rise in annual revenues, but full-year operating losses widened to £12m from £10.7m last year. On the currency markets, the pound slipped slightly against the dollar to $1.2895 and fell 0.2% against the euro to 1.1442 euros.",The UK 's benchmark share index ended Tuesday virtually unchanged after spending most of the day in @placeholder territory .,decisive,negative,special,russian,economic,1
"Community leaders from Santa Clara County filed a notice of intention on Monday to collect signatures to recall Judge Aaron Persky next year. Judge Persky was accused of leniency in his June 2016 punishment of Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner. Turner had faced up to 14 years, but was handed a six-month sentence. He was released after serving only three months in county jail for the January 2015 assault. ""Judge Aaron Persky stunned the world when he sentenced Stanford swimmer Brock Turner to six months in jail for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman behind a dumpster at a fraternity party,"" the notice to circulate a recall petition states. Stanford law professor Michele Dauber, who is leading the recall effort along with 50 community leaders, said at a news conference: ""Santa Clara County residents deserve a judge who will protect victims, not rapists. ""Women have had enough of rape culture,"" she added. ""We are ready to take action and recall this judge."" Judge Persky has seven days to submit a written response of no more than 200 words, said Anita Torres, a spokesperson for the county's registrar of voters. His response, which would appear in next year's guide document for voters, would be expected to set out the case for why he should remain on the bench, Ms Torres added. If activists can gather 58,634 signatures - 20% of the voting electorate - in the next 160 days, then voters in the 2018 countywide elections would vote on the recall. On a website created by Judge Persky, he argues he has ""a reputation for being fair to both sides"". ""I believe strongly in judicial independence,"" he writes. ""I took an oath to uphold the Constitution, not to appease politicians or ideologues."" After Judge Persky's controversial ruling, the California State Assembly passed a law expanding the definition of rape and increased penalties for offenders who assault unconscious victims. Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen also successfully had another sexual assault case removed from Judge Persky's docket, and he has already been transferred to a civil court in San Jose. Judge Persky has been cleared of misconduct by the California Commission on Judicial Performance.",A California judge who faced a nationwide @placeholder for his sentencing of campus rapist is facing a formal attempt to remove him from the bench .,search,caring,reputation,appeal,backlash,4
"Rovers top scorer Kieran Sadlier shot the hosts into the lead on the half hour after the City defence failed to clear Craig Roddan's cross. Derry got level just six minutes later when Conor McDermott's effort was deflected in by Kyle Callan-McFadden for an own goal. It was Derry's first goal in 310 minutes of football. Cathal Farren blazed over the crossbar seven minutes from time as Derry tried to find a late winner. New Sligo boss Gerard Lyttle was introduced to the home supporters before the kick-off. The 39-year-old from Belfast was appointed on Friday, having resigned from Irish Premiership club Cliftonville to become Dave Robertson's successor. Declan McIntyre continued as caretaker boss for Saturday's game.",Derry City ended their three - game @placeholder league run when they drew 1 - 1 away to one - from- bottom Sligo Rovers .,perfect,losing,champions,earned,needed,1
"Remus Hamza, from Cardiff, is accused of assaulting the woman, 20, in the early hours of 20 September during freshers' week. Mr Hamza denied one count of rape during the hearing at Newport Crown Court. The defendant was remanded in custody and the case was adjourned until 15 February.",A 40 - year - old man has denied raping a woman outside Cardiff University at the start of the @placeholder year .,becoming,most,same,academic,previous,3
"The market, built in 1902, will have an expanded food court, additional stalls and a live performance area. The work is part of a larger £25m redevelopment of the city centre in preparation for Hull hosting the City of Culture arts festival in 2017. Hull City Council said work is expected to be finished by summer 2017. Council planning documents said the market had become increasingly rundown as shoppers have moved away from Hull's old town towards the new retail development to the west of the city. Garry Taylor, a projects manager at the council, said: ""It is only right that as part of the regeneration of the city centre, the market also receives a facelift."" Plans for a University Technical College to be built next to the city's New Theatre were approved during the same meeting. The £10m project will eventually house 600 students aged 14-19.",Hull 's @placeholder indoor market is to undergo a £ 1.6 m refurbishment as part of plans to attract new visitors to the city .,traditional,large,national,downtown,central,0
"In a statement, Fulham said they ""understand his true value"" after boss Slavisa Jokanovic spoke about Aluko's future following defeat by Wolfsburg. Aluko, 28, joined from Hull last summer and has scored nine goals in 50 games. ""All I can do is fight, around me there is news we're thinking about selling him,"" Jokanovic told BBC Radio London. ""If we do this then it will be a big mistake for my team."" Following Jokanovic's interview after Saturday's 3-0 pre-season defeat by Wolfburg at Craven Cottage, Fulham told BBC Radio London: ""Ultimately, it looks likely there could be a contract extension. ""The club have had multiple bids for him and have rejected them."" Speculation about Nigeria international Aluko's future comes a week before the Cottagers start their Championship season at home against Norwich City on Saturday, 5 August.","Fulham say there are moves to extend the contract of striker Sone Aluko and @placeholder "" multiple bids "" from an unnamed club have been rejected .",love,confirmed,conditions,further,inspiring,1
"Hiddink is unhappy Chelsea's FA Cup sixth-round tie at Everton will be played on Saturday, 12 March. Chelsea were due to play Liverpool in the Premier League on 13 March and he doesn't see why the cup tie could not have been arranged for the same time. Hiddink said: ""I am frustrated. We have to protect the players."" Manchester City's Manuel Pellegrini called for change after playing a weakened team in his side's 5-1 fifth round defeat at Chelsea, and Crystal Palace's Alan Pardew also expressed his unease with the situation. The FA said the present fixture calendar is ""untenable"" after having to schedule Arsenal's FA Cup fifth-round replay at Hull for Tuesday, 8 March (19:00 GMT) on a Champions League night, which Uefa's rules only allow in exceptional circumstances. Chelsea will now have to play four games in 12 days across the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup. They travel to face Norwich on Tuesday and welcome Stoke next Saturday, before their Champions League last-16 second-leg tie against Paris St-Germain the following Wednesday and the FA Cup tie three days later. ""Hopefully the PSG game doesn't go into extra-time because players need time when the intensity of the league is like it is,"" Hiddink said. ""The medical people at the FA and the Premier League should make this known. Every club has medical departments. The doctors should stand up and say: 'FA, television, whoever.... hey'."" Meanwhile, Hiddink says it is ""very tight"" whether captain John Terry will be fit for the meeting with Paris St-Germain. The 35-year-old has missed three games with a hamstring injury, including Saturday's 2-1 win over Southampton. ""I have the experience with these kind of injuries,"" Hiddink said. ""Maybe John needs an 11 versus 11 at Cobham or six versus six or seven versus seven - but with intensity."" Spain forward Pedro is also a doubt after he suffered a ""problem with his hamstring"" in Saturday's victory.",Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink says Premier League club doctors should put pressure on the game 's @placeholder to change the fixture calendar .,qualification,authorities,chances,failure,players,1
"The controversial broadcaster will appear as the guest host of Have I Got News for You on 24 April. ""Jeremy's contract has not been renewed on Top Gear but he isn't banned from appearing on the BBC,"" a BBC spokesman said. Clarkson has hosted the satirical news quiz on numerous occasions. During one appearance in 2008, he threw a pen at regular panellist Ian Hislop that left the latter with a cut on his face. Clarkson was suspended by the BBC on 10 March following a ""fracas"" with Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon in a hotel in North Yorkshire. Mr Tymon suffered swelling and a split lip in the assault on 4 March and visited a hospital A&E department for his injuries. Following an internal investigation, the BBC announced on 25 March Clarkson's contract on Top Gear would not be renewed. More than a million fans signed a petition to reinstate the presenter, but BBC director general Tony Hall said ""a line has been crossed"" and ""there cannot be one rule for one and one rule for another"". On Tuesday, North Yorkshire Police said there was ""no need for further action"" against Clarkson following an inquiry into the ""fracas"". Top Gear is watched by some 350 million viewers worldwide and is one of the BBC's biggest properties - with overseas sales worth an estimated £50m a year. The BBC has said the show will continue without Clarkson, however it is unclear whether co-presenters James May and Richard Hammond will remain.",Jeremy Clarkson is set to make his first appearance on the BBC since @placeholder his job as co-presenter on Top Gear .,losing,hopes,retained,completing,continues,0
"26 January 2016 Last updated at 00:03 GMT This year, toy-makers have embraced technology to bring a modern twist to some classic favourites. Watch BBC technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones go hands-on with an app-enabled Scalextric racing set and other new toys.",The latest toys and @placeholder best - sellers are on show at an exhibition in London .,confusing,some,potential,major,various,2
"The Coatbridge boxer has not fought since breaking his jaw in a draw with Raymundo Beltran in September. But the 30-year-old is in confident mood ahead of his fifth title defence at Glasgow's SECC. ""My jaw's been holding up as well. I've taken a few knocks and it seems to be holding up,"" Burns said. Training's gone well and, fingers crossed, I'm prepared for whatever's coming my way The Scot expects a ""cracking and very hard fight"" against American mandatory challenger Crawford. ""Technically, he's very good. The training's gone well and, fingers crossed, I'm prepared for whatever's coming my way on Saturday,"" added Burns. ""Fingers crossed [my jaw] holds up on fight night and there's no accidents. ""Crawford is a very slick boxer; he switch-hits and he's very good both orthodox and southpaw. ""We tried to get Jose Gonzalez, who I boxed before, over for sparring. He would have been ideal but sadly we couldn't get that to work, ""But we know what we're expecting and we've had plenty of variety in sparring."" Promoter Eddie Hearn believes Crawford has never been properly tested despite his unbeaten record. Crawford, 26, is unbeaten in his 22 bouts and has won 16 of his fights by knockout. Prior to the controversial draw with Beltran, Burns had an unconvincing win over Puerto Rico's Jose Gonzalez in May.",Ricky Burns insists he has no @placeholder over his jaw ahead of Saturday 's WBO world lightweight title defence against Terence Crawford .,watch,advantage,hold,skin,concerns,4
"Jawad Fairooz and Matar Matar were detained in May after resigning from parliament in protest at the handling of the protests. Mr Matar told the BBC they had been tortured in prison. They were prosecuted in a security court on charges of taking part in illegal protests and defaming the country. It is not clear if they still face trial in a civilian court. Civilian courts took over jurisdiction after King Hamad Bin Issa Al Khalifa lifted a state of emergency in June. Mr Matar told the BBC he believed his arrest had been intended to put a pressure on his al-Wifaq party. ""At some stages we were tortured,"" he said. ""In one of the cases we were beaten."" Human rights lawyer Mohamed al-Tajir was also released. He was detained in April having defended people arrested during the Saudi-backed suppression of protests in March. Correspondents say their release appears to be an attempt at defusing tensions in the country, a key US ally in the region that hosts the US Navy's 5th Fleet. Bahrain's King Hamad Bin Issa Al Khalifa recently accepted a series of reforms drawn up by a government-backed committee created to address grievances that emerged during the protests. The kingdom's Shia community makes up about 70% of the population but many say they are discriminated against by the minority Sunni monarchy.",Bahrain has freed two former Shia opposition MPs arrested in the wake of @placeholder anti-government protests .,modern,false,national,notorious,widespread,4
"A letter addressed: ""Your man Henderson, that boy with the glasses who is doing a PhD up here at Queen's in Belfast. Buncrana, County Donegal, Ireland,"" successfully reached its intended recipient last week - student Barry Henderson. A friend of Barry's sent the letter in an attempt to demonstrate how small Buncrana is. The letter travelled more than 80 miles from Belfast, before being delivered to the office of Mr Henderson's wife, Roisin in the town, which has a population of about 7,000. Inside was a note saying: ""If this has arrived, you live in a village."" Royal Mail had stamped on the letter: ""Please remember to write the postcode clearly."" Roisin Henderson told BBC Radio Foyle she thought the local postmen were ""wonderful"". ""They go above and beyond,"" she said. ""I actually cornered the postman that came into the office this morning, but he claimed it wasn't him. ""I'm not sure if he was being shy or it really wasn't, but I'm going to find the postman."" The letter arrived in the same week that the Republic of Ireland introduced postcodes for the first time, with every house receiving a unique seven-digit identifying code, known as an Eircode. ""I think it proves there's no need for Eircode,"" Roisin said.","While things like postcodes and addresses are usually thought of as pretty much @placeholder for letters to be delivered , it seems they 're not so important to the postmen and women of Donegal .",essential,impossible,choice,required,enough,0
"Changes to the Housing (Wales) Act 2014, mean authorities must take ""all reasonable steps"" to prevent someone from losing their home within 56 days. The Welsh government said it is ""the most fundamental reform to homelessness legislation in over 30 years"". Housing charity Shelter Cymru welcomed the move. Director John Puzey said homelessness ""can happen to anyone"". Launching the changes on Monday, Communities and Tackling Poverty Minister Lesley Griffiths said it is a ""major major milestone"". Councils now have to use privately rented accommodation where necessary and work more closely with government and housing associations. Local authorities have been provided with additional funding and training programmes from the Welsh government to introduce the changes. Even those with no local connection and who do not fit any of the 'priority need' categories are entitled to help. The most recent figures from the Welsh government showed there were 1,210 households accepted as homeless in Wales.","A new law has come into effect , putting a @placeholder on local authorities to prevent homelessness .",responsibility,backlash,strain,pressure,duty,4
"The referendum was triggered by the Eurosceptic movement which used a new law designed to promote democracy to force a vote by gathering enough signatures on a petition. From the start, activists said this was a chance for voters in the country to express frustration at the EU, in particular what they see as its desire to expand despite democratic shortcomings. Although the turnout was only narrowly above the 30%  required to validate the result it has been hailed as a significant Eurosceptic victory. One ""No"" campaigner at a results party in Amsterdam described it as a ""slap in the face of the European monster"". In the UK Brexit activists were quick to claim the result showed anti-EU sentiment is growing despite the fact two-thirds of Dutch voters chose not to participate. While a vote in the Netherlands may not widely shape public opinion in the UK, it will embolden those campaigning for the UK to leave the EU. They will argue this result proves public concern over sovereignty and accountability is shared beyond Britain. But Netherlands voters were not asked to simply pass judgement on the EU, and throughout the campaign those promoting a ""Yes"" vote were frustrated by what they saw as attempts by Eurosceptics to hijack a debate which should have been about relations between Ukraine, Russia and Europe. Some say the multiple layers to this referendum means the result cannot be seen as a true reflection of the scale of euroscepticism in the Netherlands. Nonetheless the country is traditionally a stronghold of European integration, and the rejection of this deal will rattle the nerves of European leaders who are already struggling to maintain unity in the face of economic instability and the migrant crisis. The impact of this on the Ukraine agreement is not yet clear. Although the referendum was not binding, Prime Minister Mark Rutte signalled the result would not be ignored and he would now open discussions with EU leaders about how to proceed. Whatever the practical consequences, this referendum will be perceived and paraded by Eurosceptics as a symbol of growing support for their movement - pertinent timing as the UK prepares to decide its future relationship with the EU.","Although @placeholder the Netherlands has rejected a landmark deal between the EU and Ukraine , in reality the issues that dominated this campaign were much wider .",recently,historically,officially,even,initially,2
"Matthew Hepworth and David Kierzek discovered a chisel and a dagger in a Lancashire field, 20 years after one of them first explored the site. This led to the uncovering of an ancient barrow at the site, which lay untouched for thousands of years. The men will take part in a dig in July, which is being financed with a £49,500 Heritage Lottery Fund grant. Mr Hepworth, 40, said: ""This site is untouched which makes it very, very rare. It wouldn't have been discovered if we hadn't found those artefacts. ""I've been on the site five times before over 20 years, but metal items do move in the ground. ""It was just a lucky find on the day. The first thing I found was a chisel, which is quite rare, there's only a handful in Britain. Then we found a dagger and other pieces in bronze."" Previously, Mr Hepworth, who works as a community nurse, had discovered a stash of Viking silver in the area, which is displayed at Lancaster City Museum. He said finding the burial monument, which was used for around 1,500 years from the late Neolithic period to the middle or late Bronze Age, is ""as good as it gets"". The excavation will be carried out by DigVentures, a crowdfunding group founded by the three archaeologists concerned about the lack of funds for archaeological digs. Brendon Wilkins, archaeologist and projects director at DigVentures, said barrows are the ""best windows we have into the lives and deaths of Bronze Age Britons"".",A Bronze Age burial site uncovered after two metal detector @placeholder found artefacts is set to be excavated .,unknown,enthusiasts,personal,sets,experiments,1
"Media playback is not supported on this device You don't have to go that far, but can still walk, run or cycle yourself #proud during the 2016 Sport Relief Games from 18-20 March. Find out what's involved on our special page or visit the Sport Relief website here.",Every year brave celebrities take on epic @placeholder to raise money for Sport Relief .,roles,efforts,verge,challenges,ways,3
"At the same time, the first minister's tone was intriguing as she confirmed, in a news conference at Bute House, that the SNP will vote against a proposed incursion by the RAF into Syria when the Commons debates the issue tomorrow. I questioned Nicola Sturgeon as to whether there was ever any serious doubt that the SNP would be in the No lobby of the Commons when the vote was taken. In response, she went out of her way to emphasise that this was a carefully weighed decision, preceded by detailed thought and discussion. Her tone eschewed political rhetoric. Indeed, she praised the prime minister's efforts to attempt to convince sceptics, indicating that he had made progress in that direction. She summed up the position as ""an honest difference of opinion."" So what is driving this approach? Firstly, this ""nuanced"" view - Nicola Sturgeon used that very adjective - is driven by conviction. Within the SNP leadership, Ms Sturgeon has taken particular pains to stress that it was important to think carefully, particularly in the aftermath of the Paris attacks. She deliberately left the impression that this was not primarily a decision from pre-existing first principles but rather a careful, pragmatic calculation based on an assessment of all the elements, in Syria and globally. So Ms Sturgeon accorded weight to the Prime Minister's persuasion but argued that it fell short on two points; the lack of a credible ground force to support air strikes and the lack of planning for post-conflict reconstruction in Syria. Without those, she argued, air strikes might well make matters worse. There are of course wider political calculations. There are some who have been adamant against air strikes from the outset. Ms Sturgeon is not in that camp, matching perhaps the troubled thoughts of many in Scotland and the wider UK as they reflect upon Paris. Thirdly, the standpoint adopted by the SNP has the effect - intentional or otherwise - of contrasting with the uncertainty and disquiet in Labour ranks, reflected in the lack of a common position among Her Majesty's principal Opposition at Westminster.",The @placeholder issue could scarcely be more serious ; potential UK involvement in air strikes against Syria in an effort to countermand a global terrorist threat .,next,traditional,substantive,third,latest,2
"Second-placed Tottenham will aim to close the gap to leaders Leicester to five points when they host Bournemouth. Both Sunderland and Newcastle are in the relegation zone after Norwich's win at West Brom on Saturday, with the Black Cats going to St James' Park one point above the 19th-placed Magpies. Manchester United will be hoping to close the gap to fourth-placed Manchester City to a single point at the Etihad Stadium, while a three-goal win would take them above West Ham into fifth. Southampton host Liverpool with the sides eighth and ninth respectively in the table. Newcastle United v Sunderland (13:30 GMT) Southampton v Liverpool (13:30 GMT) Manchester City v Manchester United (16:00 GMT) Tottenham Hotspur v Bournemouth (16:00 GMT)",The Tyne - Wear and Manchester derbies feature among four Premier League games on Sunday with huge @placeholder for the top and bottom of the table .,consequences,qualifiers,contention,selection,importance,4
"Passengers had to get out through the driver's cab door at the next stop and were delayed for an hour waiting for another train. The conductor on the 08:16 Ilkley to Leeds service was left behind at Burley-in-Wharfedale station. The train and its passengers stopped at Menston. Northern Rail said it was an ""operating incident"". Passenger Simon Painter said: ""We were offloaded on to the platform via the driver's cab and then waited at Menston for the next train. ""Left Ilkley at quarter past 8 and arrived Leeds at twenty to 10."" A spokesman for Northern Rail said: ""Shortly after 8.23am on Tuesday 31 January the 8.16am Ilkley to Leeds service was delayed after the train left Burley in Wharfedale station whilst the conductor was still on the platform. ""As a result, the service was terminated at Menston station."" ""We are currently investigating the cause of the incident and it would be inappropriate to comment further until that investigation has taken place."" The incident led to delays on several other services between Ilkley, Bradford and Leeds on Tuesday morning.",A guard was @placeholder stranded at a railway station when the train left without him .,reportedly,nearly,temporarily,accidentally,also,3
"The Accies boss admits McGovern's involvement in Euro 2016 is bound to attract interest in the soon to be out-of-contract Northern Irishman. ""If he moves on I'll be the first to shake his hand and thank him for everything he's done for the club. ""Ziggy  falls into the same category as Michael,"" Canning told BBC Scotland. McGovern, 31, has 10 caps for Northern Ireland, who will play Germany, Ukraine and Poland in Group C in June. The former Dundee United and Falkirk man took over as Accies captain after Canning became manager. ""He's a fantastic person, a great professional and a very good goalkeeper,"" said Canning, whose side have won their last two matches and could secure their top-flight status by beating Kilmarnock at New Douglas Park on Saturday. ""Guys like Michael deserve to go and test themselves and play at the highest level they can. ""Ziggy's also out of contract in the summer and wants to see what else is available for him, which is his right to do so. ""I think he's been here since under-10s so he's been a great servant to the club. ""He's a really driven, hungry young boy and wants to play at the highest level he can. If that's with us for another season or two then we're delighted to have him."" Midfielder Ali Crawford, another Hamilton youth product, has also been the subject of speculation about a move. But he is contracted until 2018 and Canning played down the prospect of the club selling the 24-year-old to generate funds. ""We don't need to be cashing in on Ali,"" he added. ""It's not a case at all of trying to punt him about to try and get rid of him; we would rather keep Ali here. We won't be actively looking to move him on. ""He started the season really well and had a wee dip when he broke his hand and did his groin as well. Now he's starting to get back to what we expect of him and he is a talent."" Meanwhile, Accies defender Lucas Tagliapietra has praised Canning for remaining calm under pressure as the club seek to secure their Premiership status. A 2-1 win over Dundee on 9 April was their first home win in nearly seven months, a run of 12 matches that featured seven defeats. But after a second straight win at Dundee United last weekend, Hamilton now sit seven points ahead of Saturday's opponents Kilmarnock, who occupy the relegation play-off spot, with four games left. ""The most important thing for me is that as a manager he didn't change or panic when we went through a difficult spell,"" the Brazilian told BBC Scotland. ""That was a great thing for us getting back on track and getting confidence back. ""We all learn through difficult times. It's always important to keep calm and believe, because the quality is here and it's all about faith and hard work.""",Martin Canning says Hamilton Academical are realistic about the prospect of @placeholder goalkeeper Michael McGovern and defender Ziggy Gordon this summer .,succeeding,recruiting,becoming,losing,managing,3
"Morrissey has a funny place in British culture - he's an aloof national treasure whose melodramatic croon and pithy pop poetry are burned into the hearts of millions, yet whose hallowed status has been somewhat eroded in recent years thanks to his outspoken online rants. Despite all that, there are plenty of people who are wary of an attempt to tell his story in fictionalised form, who are fiercely protective of him and his band, and who see it as sacred ground. ""I just have to ignore them,"" says Mark Gill, who has directed and co-written England Is Mine, the movie about the singer's pre-fame years. Gill grew up less than a mile from Morrissey's house in Stretford, Manchester, and, like countless other 1980s music fans, was ""obsessed"" with The Smiths. So he was desperate to be the one to tell Morrissey's story. ""I wanted to make this film and I was determined that if anyone was going to cock it up, it would be me."" England Is Mine follows Morrissey from moping mop-topped teenager to bequiffed budding idol. It ends when he meets future bandmate Johnny Marr. The consensus seems to be that Gill hasn't cocked it up, while the director says he thinks he has created ""something really special"". Gill became a fan of The Smiths after being given their first LP at the age of 15. But his dad wouldn't let his teenage son travel into Manchester to see them live before they split up in 1987. ""My dad loathes The Smiths,"" he says. ""He absolutely cannot stand them. He used to come in and say, 'Turn that off.'"" So what does Mr Gill senior make of the fact his son has directed his debut feature film about them? ""Who knows what he thinks. He probably thinks, when am I going to stop with this band?"" The release of England Is Mine comes three years after Gill and producing partner Baldwin Li were nominated for an Oscar for best live action short. Gill says he and England Is Mine co-writer William Thacker tried to strip away the persona that Morrissey has created since finding fame. ""We wanted to make him just a very human character,"" the director says. ""I kept saying we weren't making a film about Morrissey. ""It was about this young kid, and despite the fact he goes on to be somebody of great importance artistically, he did start out as a normal teenage kid going through the same sort of stuff that the rest of us have gone through. ""In a sense it relieved us all of that pressure of making a film about an icon, because we weren't. He goes on to do that. To me, the more interesting thing was the journey towards that. ""I grew up in Stretford in the '80s and it wasn't a ghetto by any stretch of the imagination, but if you were slightly different, the pack closes in on you. ""And Morrissey was very different, 10 years previously. So I often think, how did he survive?"" Steven Patrick Morrissey is played by Jack Lowden, who can also be seen currently in a very different role - that of a World War II Spitfire pilot in Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk. At 27, Lowden was born three years after The Smiths split up and was not a particular fan before he landed this role. ""Obviously I knew of him and I knew the reputation he had of being quite morose,"" Lowden says. ""And the script was so funny for me that I thought, we have to go for this."" It was ""freeing"" to think only about those early years and not the singer's later image, the actor says. ""You cannot play a guy in the early part of his life if you're constantly aware of what he went on to become. And I think it did help that I was a Smiths virgin."" Gill says he has not been in touch with the real Morrissey directly, but that the film-makers have ""done everything we can to be respectful"". He says: ""We don't want to upset him. And you'll see it's not that type of film."" In recent years, Morrissey's most prominent forays into the public eye have been in the form of outspoken interviews and blogs. As well as his zealous protection of animal rights - his favourite subject - he also raised eyebrows with comments about politics, the royal family, the media and Islam. To some his candid views are refreshing. Others find him increasingly unsavoury. ""You can separate the person from the art I think,"" Gill says when asked what he thinks of Morrissey now. ""He says some things which you just laugh out loud at and there are other things I don't agree with, but that's the same with anybody. ""But one thing I do like about him is that he is one of the only artists who has consistently remained authentic. I don't see any difference between some of the things he says now and some of the things he said in The Smiths. ""His views may have hardened or softened in certain directions, but nowadays it's incredibly rare for somebody like that to speak his mind. Who else does that? Nobody."" So what if Morrissey launches one of his famous tirades against this new film and its makers? ""I'll frame it,"" Gill replies with a smile. ""Nothing's going to change - the film's coming out. ""It would have been nice to have a conversation directly to say, 'This is what I'm doing. Trust me.'"" England Is Mine is out in the UK on 4 August. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.","As subjects for music biopics go , there can be few trickier than Morrissey , the idolised , enigmatic , prickly former frontman of The Smiths . However , that reputation did not @placeholder an Oscar - nominated film - maker who grew up down the road from the singer .",stop,offer,deter,suffered,reach,2
"IS media channels say US-led airstrikes weakened the Tabqa dam, but US-backed fighters denied hitting the facility. Some reports say civilians have begun to flee, while others say they are being reassured they can stay. US-backed Syrian rebels are trying to capture Raqqa from IS. On Wednesday, the Pentagon said members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) alliance had been airlifted to positions behind IS lines close to the Tabqa dam, which is about 40km (25 miles) upstream of the city on the Euphrates river. However, the BBC is not able to independently confirm the condition of the IS-held dam - which provides power to the region - nor the orders received by Raqqa's civilians. Earlier the anti-IS activist group, Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently, said people had started to flee the city - but that militants had been using loudspeakers to tell them that the dam was safe and that they should not leave. That comes despite IS channels saying the facility was at imminent risk of collapse amid rising water levels. A technical source at the dam told the AFP news agency there had been a power failure - but said damage to the dam would only pose a danger over time, with water levels not rising significantly so far. And another source told the BBC the power had been partially restored. Aside from being strategically important and providing electricity to the region, the dam is believed to be used by IS foreign fighters to plot attacks outside Syria, according to the Pentagon. The United Nations recently warned that damage to it could lead to massive-scale flooding. There were similar concerns last year for a dam outside Mosul, an IS stronghold in northern Iraq. If the Mosul dam burst, floodwaters could kill 1.47 million Iraqis living along the River Tigris, the US embassy said. However, the dam has so far remained in operation. US warplanes are supporting the Iraqi army's mission to retake Mosul from the Islamic State (IS). Meanwhile the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, supported by the US, are said to be closing in on Raqqa as well as the Tabqa dam. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said coalition airstrikes had killed 89 civilians in the countryside west of Raqqa in the past week, including 35 in the Badya school, in the village of al-Mansoura.","Fears that a nearby dam might collapse are @placeholder causing panic and confusion in the Syrian city of Raqqa , a stronghold of the so - called Islamic State ( IS ) group .",reportedly,already,increasingly,likely,currently,0
"The facility would prevent jihadists from spreading their extremist ideology to the rest of society, he said. The country's anti-terror law allows security forces to detain people suspected of terrorist activities for a long period without charge. Kenya is battling home-grown militants linked to Islamist group al-Shabab, which is part of al-Qaeda. In 2011, Kenyan troops entered neighbouring Somalia in an effort to stop the jihadists from carrying cross border attacks and kidnapping people. Speaking at the passing-out parade of more than 2,000 prison wardens, Mr Kenyatta said additional money would be provided to meet logistical and operational requirements of the prison service. The country's correctional facilities have previously been described as inhumane, with some of them heavily overpopulated, reports the BBC's Emmanuel Igunza from the capital, Nairobi. At the moment, only death row inmates are kept in separate prison blocks from the rest of the convicts, he says. It is not clear when and where the new prison will be set up. Kenya contributes more than 4,000 troops to the 22,000-strong African Union force that is in Somalia helping the UN-backed government battle al-Shabab. Al-Shabab in Kenya Al-Shabab has staged numerous attacks in Kenya. It killed 147 people at Garissa University, near the border with Somalia, on 2 April 2015. It killed 68 people when it attacked Nairobi's Westgate shopping centre in 2013. There are also regular gun and grenade attacks attributed to the group both in border areas, where many Kenyans are ethnic Somalis, and in Nairobi. Al-Shabab has also set up a recruiting network in Kenya, especially around the port city of Mombasa, which has a large Muslim population.",Kenya 's President Uhuru Kenyatta says he will set up a new @placeholder prison for violent extremist offenders .,legal,makeshift,popular,special,independent,3
"An average 9.2 million tuned in to watch the launch show, peaking at 9.7 million, to see the return of Sharon Osbourne to the judging panel. Sunday night's show was watched by even more viewers, averaging 9.9 million and peaking at 10.4 million. Last year's opener fell to 8.7 million, down on the 12 million of 2011. Boss Simon Cowell has promised changes to boost flagging ratings. One of the big changes is the re-introduction of intimate auditions before the judging panel before contestants perform in front of an arena audience. Osbourne has been brought back to replace the departed Tulisa Contostavlos. She was last on the judging panel in 2007, having been one of the original cast back when it started in 2004. One of the highlights of Saturday's show was the appearance of prison officer Sam Bailey, who surprised the judges with her rendition of Beyonce's Listen, which saw all four judges rise to their feet in admiration. From the start The X Factor will be running two shows every weekend, with the Sunday night programme showing the contestants performing in front of a live audience as well as the judges. The BBC's own Saturday night entertainment staple, Strictly Come Dancing, returns on Saturday, The two shows will have a short overlap between Strictly ending and X Factor starting. The full line-up of Strictly Come Dancing contestants will be revealed on Wednesday night but four names have already been disclosed. Broadcaster Vanessa Feltz, Countdown maths whizz Rachel Riley, golfer Tony Jacklin and Abbey Clancy, wife of footballer Peter Crouch, will all be donning Lycra and sequins for the new series. ITV launched its own celebrity dancing shown on Saturday. Stepping Out, which saw six celebrity couples learning to dance together, attracted an average of 3.7 million for its first show.",The return of The X Factor to Saturday night saw the ITV show win back some of the viewers it @placeholder for last year 's opening show .,continues,caring,lost,garnered,debut,2
"By embedding tiny tubes in the plants' leaves, they can be made to pick up chemicals called nitro-aromatics, which are found in landmines and other buried munitions. Real-time information can then be wirelessly relayed to a handheld device. The MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) work is published in the journal Nature Materials. The scientists implanted nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes (tiny cylinders of carbon) into the leaves of the spinach plant. They then delivered the nitro-aromatics into the water taken up by the roots and directly to the leaves in droplets. It takes about 10 minutes for the spinach to take up the water via the roots into the leaves. To read the signal, the researchers shine a laser onto the leaf, prompting the embedded nanotubes to emit near-infrared fluorescent light. This can be detected with a small infrared camera connected to a small, cheap Raspberry Pi computer. The signal can also be detected with a smartphone by removing the infrared filter most have. Co-author Prof Michael Strano, from MIT in Cambridge, US, said the work was an important proof of principle. ""Our paper outlines how one could engineer plants like this to detect virtually anything,"" he told the BBC News website. Prof Strano's lab has previously developed carbon nanotubes that can be used as sensors to detect hydrogen peroxide, TNT, and the nerve gas sarin. When the target molecule binds to a polymer material wrapped around the nanotube, it changes the way it glows. ""The plants could be use for defence applications, but also to monitor public spaces for terrorism related activities, since we show both water and airborne detection,"" said Prof Strano. ""Such plants could be used to monitor groundwater seepage from buried munitions or waste that contains nitro-aromatics."" Using the set-up described in the paper, the researchers can pick up a signal from about 1m away from the plant, and they are now working on increasing that distance. Follow Paul on Twitter.",Scientists have transformed the @placeholder spinach plant into a bomb detector .,dead,giant,lavish,humble,controversial,3
"Hagino, who won IM bronze in 2012, held the lead following the backstroke and touched home just ahead of Kalisz in a time of four minutes 06.95 seconds. Kalisz took silver in 4:07.75 and Hagino's team-mate Daiya Seto was third in 4:09.71. Great Britain's Max Litchfield, 21, in his first Games, was fourth in 4:11.62. Find out how to get into swimming with our special guide. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.",Japan 's Kosuke Hagino held off a @placeholder fightback from United States ' Chase Kalisz to win the Olympic men 's 400 m individual medley .,brilliant,free,rare,close,serious,0
"The complainant said he had sex with Julie Wadsworth up to 15 times, including once when her husband Tony joined in. Now in his 30s, he told police he felt compelled to report what happened after having child protection training. The couple deny assaulting seven boys in the 1990s. In video interviews shown to the jury, the alleged victim said he first met Mrs Wadsworth when he was 14 and she was sunbathing in a park in 1995. He went on to have sexual activity with Mrs Wadsworth at her then home in Long Street, Atherstone, the court heard. ""The first time we had sex in her living room and basically from then until I was 18 I would say there are 10, 12 or 15 occasions I have seen her in the park and arranged to meet,"" he said. The man told the interviewing officer he only discovered the couple's names while channel-hopping on the radio. The man said: ""It was probably after about a year or two. ""While it was going on I was listening to the radio one night and I recognised their voices...co-presenting an evening programme. ""You could play me a recording of 10 BBC presenters and I would be able to tell you straight away which one was them."" The Wadsworths, from Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, who have worked for BBC Radio Leicester and BBC WM, deny five counts of outraging public decency between July 1992 and June 1996. Mrs Wadsworth, 60, has pleaded not guilty to 12 charges of indecent assault, while her 69-year-old husband denies 10 counts of the same offence. The man told officers: ""I took part in (child protection) training and it brought up incidents that happened to me over four years from when I was 14 to when I was 18, when I engaged in sexual intercourse with a couple that I had met in the woods in Atherstone. ""I had never told a soul. I was sitting there having a conversation with myself, is this the day that I tell someone?""","A man who claims he was indecently assaulted by two ex - BBC presenters as a child learnt their @placeholder when he heard them on the radio , a court heard .",experience,identities,lesson,frustration,ambitions,1
"Prof Neil Gow, from the University of Aberdeen, said more than one million people die from fungal infections around the world each year. Yet there are no vaccines and there is a ""pressing need"" for new treatments, he said. The warning comes as doctors in England say a new strain of fungi is causing outbreaks in hospitals. There are more than five million types of fungi, but only three major groups cause the majority of deaths in people: Prof Gow said: ""Most people know about mild fungal infections, but nobody's ever died from athlete's foot. ""However, a million people die a year from fungal infections and we need to understand these different types of infection and how to deal with them."" The infections are more deadly in people with weakened immune systems - such as patients with HIV - so the fungal problem is particularly acute in Africa. ""It's an underappreciated problem and it's a very serious challenge in the parts of the world least equipped to deal with it,"" Prof Gow added. Patients having cancer therapy or who are taking immunosuppressant drugs after an organ transplant are also more susceptible to infection. Speaking to the BBC at the Royal Society's Summer Exhibition, he said: ""Fungi are extremely tough and manipulate the immune system to prevent themselves being recognised, they are very slippery customers."" Meanwhile, health officials have warned of a new strain of Candida auris which has caused an outbreak affecting 40 patients in one hospital in south-east England. The infection was first detected in 2009 in Japan, but has since been discovered across Asia and parts of south America. Public Health England said ""Candida auris appears to be unlike other pathogenic yeast species in its propensity for transmission between hospital patients"" and warned it was resistant to the first choice anti-fungal drug. Dr Berit Muller-Pebody, from Public Health England, said: ""This species of Candida is emerging globally. ""We are monitoring it, but as it's an emerging pathogen it is very difficult to talk about trends. ""We needed to make the healthcare community aware of it as [doctors] now need to identify the species of Candida that require a more proactive approach."" Follow James on Twitter.","Fungal infections kill more people than malaria or breast cancer but are not considered a @placeholder , say scientists .",risk,free,hazard,disease,priority,4
"Mr Corbyn reacted angrily after Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) Sir Nicholas Houghton questioned his refusal to launch nuclear weapons if he became PM. The Labour leader said the military should remain politically neutral. But Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said it was ""entirely proper"" for Sir Nicholas to express a view. The row, which took place on Remembrance Sunday, highlighted tensions within Labour over the role that Trident has to play in defence policy, with Mr Corbyn at odds with many of his MPs and shadow ministers over the issue. Speaking during the Labour party conference in September, Mr Corbyn - who is a longstanding opponent of nuclear weapons and supporter of unilateral disarmament - stated that he could not see the circumstances in which he would be prepared to order a nuclear attack. Sir Nicholas said he would be worried if such an approach was ""translated into power"", prompting Mr Corbyn to argue that the head of the armed forces had overstepped the mark and breached conventions that the military should stay out of party political matters. Mr Corbyn lodged an official protest with the Ministry of Defence over the comments. But writing back to Mr Corbyn, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon defended the military chief's right to respond to questions about the UK's security. ""In his interview, CDS was - as he stated expressly - making a point about the credibility of the deterrent rather than any individual,"" he wrote. ""As the principal military adviser to the government, I consider it entirely proper for him to answer how we maintain the credibility of the ultimate guarantee of our security."" He added: ""CDS is unwavering in his commitment to the principle that members of the armed forces are politically neutral and serve The Queen and he government of the day. I am confident that he will continue to uphold it. ""As you a now a member of the Privy Council, I would like to extend an invitation to meet with CDS and the other defence chiefs to discuss the current threats to our national security.""",The defence secretary has invited Jeremy Corbyn to discuss security threats with the UK 's top @placeholder after a row between the two men .,crisis,motivation,powers,executive,general,4
"Media playback is not supported on this device The 14-year-old, who formed one half of the sport's most successful partnerships with Dujardin, 31, performed a special routine at Olympia. ""He's just the best,"" said Dujardin after reprising her London 2012 test. Dujardin is weighing up several possible successors, including Mount St John Freestyle, for Tokyo 2020. Although he is retiring from competition, Valegro will continue to give celebrity appearances and demonstrations. ""I want to retire him at the top of his game because he owes me absolutely nothing,"" said Dujardin. ""Now we can take the pressure off and go around and really enjoy ourselves. He deserves that."" Meanwhile Carl Hester, who is Dujardin's Great Britain team-mate, mentor, trainer and co-owner of Valegro, added freestyle victory to Tuesday's dressage success aboard Nip Tuck with a score of 84.669%. Media playback is not supported on this device","Valegro , who won three Olympic golds with Britain 's Charlotte Dujardin , has been retired from competition after a @placeholder ceremony in London .",farewell,national,victory,major,medal,0
"The county council agreed to release the cash for Netley chapel at Royal Victoria Country Park as part of a Heritage Lottery grant application. The chapel is the only surviving part of the British Army's first military hospital, the Royal Victoria. The £2.8m project includes restoring the hand-painted glass windows and a new exhibition of the site's history. From 1863 until 1966, the site was home to the hospital that for more than 100 years housed sick and wounded soldiers from across the world. Around the park and on four floors of the chapel an exhibition of peoples' stories will explore the recovery, rehabilitation and research into medical advances that took place at the hospital. Other plans include turning the chapel into a ""cultural venue"" that hosts arts performances. Queen Victoria laid the foundation stone on 19 May 1856 and visited the hospital more than 20 times. Most of the building was demolished in 1966 following an extensive fire. Last year the chapel project received a £102,000 Heritage Lottery grant to develop an application for a full grant of £1.7m. Hampshire County Council was required to provide the £1.1m to match the Heritage Lottery funding. It is not yet known when Heritage Lottery will decide on the grant.",A project to @placeholder a Victorian chapel in Hampshire for visitors has been given a £ 1.1 m boost .,appoint,conserve,settle,open,promote,1
"Joe Wincott of The Sandon School in Chelmsford, Essex said an extra £1.3bn promised by the government was too late to help it in the next academic year. The head teacher said cutting lessons from 26 to 25 hours a week would allow him to balance the school budget. Education Secretary Justine Greening said per pupil funding was set to go up from £4,100 to £4,800 in 2018. Mr Wincott said the school budget had been cut by £450,000 since 2011 and he had reduced the costs of ""everything from power supplies, examination and photocopying"". He said: ""We were down to the situation where we were unable to balance our budget for 2017-2018, so we took the decision... to drop to 25 hours, which is what most schools deliver."" Parents at the mixed comprehensive school, which has 1,270 pupils aged 11 to 18 and was rated good in its last Ofsted inspection, had been ""remarkably understanding"". But the head teacher added a ""significant number of pupils"" were entering the school system, and pay, pension and National Insurance contributions were all due to increase. As a result, he believes the promised extra pupil funding in 2018 will ""probably put us where we are now, but without having to make cuts to staff"".","A @placeholder school will cut an hour of teaching a week from the autumn in a bid to save £ 100,000 .",secondary,temporary,troubled,new,third,0
"In a speech later the prime minister will say a million under-30s have already been taken out of the income tax system over the past five years as the personal allowance rose to £10,600. The Tory commitment to raise the threshold to £12,500 would exempt another 500,000, he will say. Mr Cameron is launching the Tories' five point guarantee for young people. At an event in Yorkshire, Mr Cameron will say: ""If you're young, want to work hard and want to get on, the Conservative Party is the party for you. ""If you put in, you'll get out. If you want to work hard and make something of yourself, whether it's through our apprenticeship programme, abolishing the jobs tax on young people, our income tax cuts or Help to Buy, we are the party of the first chance - the first job, the first pay cheque, the first home; the party of every young person who wants to get on in life."" Other guarantees offered by the Tories include delivering more than three million new apprenticeships, maintaining the employment allowance, ensuring there is no national insurance on jobs for people under 21 years old, and abolishing employers' national insurance on apprentices under 25. * Subscribe to the BBC Election 2015 newsletter to get a round-up of the day's campaign news sent to your inbox every weekday afternoon.","David Cameron will @placeholder that more young people would get a "" first chance "" under a Conservative government .",lost,offer,learn,investigate,insist,4
"Itoje, 22, helped England complete the Six Nations Grand Slam and was part of the squad that secured a 3-0 series whitewash of Australia down under. England captain Hunter, 31, was ever-present throughout 2016. New Zealand fly-half Beauden Barrett won the men's player of the year award. Barrett, 25, is the fifth successive player from the world champion All Blacks to receive the award, after Dan Carter (2012 and 2015), Kieran Read (2013) and Brodie Retallick (2014). Itoje, his Saracens and England team-mates Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola, New Zealand's Dane Coles and Ireland's Jamie Heaslip were also shortlisted. Itoje is currently injured and missed England's 37-21 win over South Africa on Saturday. Steve Hansen was named coach of the year, and his All Blacks were team of the year having set a new record for winning 18 successive Tests. South Africa's Seabelo Senatla and Australia's Charlotte Caslick were respectively the men's and women's sevens players of the year. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.",England forward Maro Itoje was named @placeholder player of year and compatriot Sarah Hunter won women 's player of the year at the World Rugby awards .,rugby,female,best,breakthrough,team,3
"Sellers can drop tickets at the store ahead of a show, at which point the buyers receive a text alert. It has already launched in Fopp's Manchester store, and will roll out nationally by the end of the year. Founder Richard Davies said the initiative was about ""convenience"". ""It enables people to drop off and pick up tickets in their own time and in a secure way at locations at the heart of many UK cities, and close to most venues,"" he said. Davies launched Twickets in 2011, after he saw a fan offering to give away tickets to a show for free on Twitter instead of letting them go to waste. The London-based web designer believed many other people would rather sell tickets to music, sport or theatre events at cost price, or less, to real fans, rather than cash in and sell them at a profit through secondary ticket websites like Seatwave and Viagogo. His service began as a Twitter account, putting buyers and sellers in touch with one another. But it grew quickly, launching an app in 2013, and attracting the attention of artists like One Direction and Adele - both of whom have encouraged fans to use the service. The site is currently selling tickets to the V Festival, and Morrissey's Manchester show, both taking place this weekend, this year for less than face value. One Direction even sold 6,000 tickets for their On The Road Again tour directly through the site - although it is worth noting that Twicket's backers include artist management company Modest, whose clients include One Direction. Twickets adds a 10% fee to every sale. ""Drop and collect"" tickets will attract a further £2.50 handling charge per transaction. Specialist music retailer Fopp, which is part of the HMV Retail group, currently has nine branches across the UK. It said the partnership with Twickets was ""a great fit"". Other secondary ticketing websites, including the Ticketmaster-owned Seatwave, already offer collection points near major venues; and say that about 10% of their inventory sells for less than face value. Follow us on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, on Instagram at bbcnewsents, or email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.","Ticket site Twickets , which allows fans to sell @placeholder concert tickets at face value , has set up a "" drop and collect "" service in Fopp record shops .",standard,classic,major,unwanted,vulnerable,3
"9 August 2016 Last updated at 00:04 BST The game was first announced in 2014 but suffered delays and a legal challenge over its name from satellite television broadcaster Sky. It will reach the UK on Wednesday, and PC gamers across the rest of the galaxy on Friday. BBC Click's Marc Cieslak spoke to its creator Sean Murray, to find out how the game's enormous universe was developed.",The highly - @placeholder space exploration video game No Man 's Sky has been released on PlayStation in the US .,lost,anticipated,service,free,regarded,1
"In a video, it promised journey times of 12 minutes between the two cities. The technology is still in testing phase so details of the deal were sketchy. Initially, it will explore the feasibility of building a line linking the two cities. Hyperloop was originally  an idea from Tesla's boss and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who conceived the technical details of the transport system but left it to commercial firms to make the vision a reality. The high-speed transportation system would use electric propulsion to accelerate a passenger or cargo pod through a low-pressure tube at speeds of up to 700mph. The vehicle would levitate above the track, which is likely to be built on stilts above the ground. There are currently two main firms attempting to make it a reality - Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) and Hyperloop One. Hyperloop One, which hosted its Dubai announcement at the top of the world's tallest building - the Burj Khalifa - has signed a feasibility deal with the emirate's roads and transportation agency. It will explore the possibility of using the technology at Dubai's Jebel Ali port. Journey times between Dubai and Abu Dhabi are currently an hour or more. It suggested that the system could also be used to cut journey times from Dubai to Riyadh to 48 minutes and from Dubai to Doha to 23 minutes. Rival Hyperloop firm HTT signed a deal in March to bring its technology to Slovakia, aiming to link Bratislava with Vienna and Budapest. The team at Hyperloop One is expected to unveil the first glimpse of what the transportation pods will look like soon. Prof David Bailey, from the Aston Business School, said the plan in the United Arab Emirates was ""more feasible"" than previous announcements to use Hyperloop to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco. ""Building it through the desert means you can plan a route that is straight - it doesn't do curves very well - and the government there will see it as a way to be at the forefront of a new technology,"" he told the BBC. But he added there remained a lot of ""technical and other hurdles"" to overcome, not least whether people would want to travel at such high speeds and in such a manner.","Hyperloop One , the firm that wants to build a futuristic super - fast transport system , has announced that the first @placeholder may connect Dubai and Abu Dhabi .",radical,phase,theory,major,version,4
"Monmouth MP David Davies has backed the idea provided ""benefits and council houses"" are stopped for EU migrants. Welsh Tory leader Andrew RT Davies has also said free movement would be acceptable with  an overall cap. Lord Hain said it showed that Brexit campaigners ""sold Leave voters a pup"". ""They were not straight with them. Every person I bumped into on the street believed that Vote Leave would reduce or stop immigration, and Leave campaigners encouraged that belief. It was central to their success,"" he said. ""This is frankly shameless and shameful to renege on the promises that were made."" Earlier David Davies said the concept of a system continuing ""some sort of freedom of movement"" between the UK and the EU was ""probably right"" if ""benefits and council houses"" were stopped for EU migrants after Brexit The Vote Leave campaign had called for voters to ""take back control"" of borders, backing an ""Australian-style"" points-based immigration system. A majority of Welsh voters - as across the UK - backed Brexit in June's referendum, with much of the debate focused on immigration and the EU's system of freedom of movement. Currently, EU citizens are able to live and work across the 28-member bloc. Since Leave's success in the poll the nature of the UK's future relationship with the European Union after Brexit, and how immigration would work with remaining EU states, has been subject to debate. ""We can't do anything about immigration from within the EU until we leave,"" the Conservative MP told the BBC's Good Morning Wales radio programme on Thursday. ""Even then I think we are probably going to ensure some sort of freedom of movement for countries already in the EU, and I think that's probably right actually. But he added: ""I do think we should stop providing benefits and council houses to people who are in the EU. ""I think anyone who comes over here should be expected to work, and it should be clear that they have a responsibility to find that work themselves. ""I think it's wrong we give people from other EU countries the same rights to benefits as someone born and brought up in Britain."" During the referendum campaign David Davies took part in a BBC Wales debate where he said he was fed up of criticism for raising the issue of immigration. He claimed that because of EU membership, there was ""uncontrolled migration of mainly young men"" who were coming to the UK ""from a variety of countries looking for a better way of life"".","The head of Labour 's Welsh campaign to stay in the EU , Lord Hain , has called two @placeholder leave campaigners shameless for supporting some freedom of movement between the UK and the EU .",controversial,scottish,european,prominent,existing,3
"Red Peak, designed by Wellington resident Aaron Dustin, experienced a groundswell of public support earlier this month after failing to make the final four for the competition. Nearly 52,000 people have signed a petition calling for it to be added. PM John Key had previously ruled out making changing the final line-up. But he has now said it will be included in November's referendum, which will ask New Zealanders which of the designs they prefer. A second vote in 2016 will ask whether they want to scrap the existing flag - featuring the Union Jack - and replace it with the winner. The four finalists were not well received when they were unveiled earlier this month, with many dismissing them as boring, predictable or too corporate. Three featured a fern design and the fourth the curving koru Maori symbol. Despite the subsequent massive support for Red Peak, Mr Key had ruled out including it as a fifth entry, saying doing so would require a change to the law. But on Wednesday, Mr Key said his party would back a bill tabled by the Green party to amend the New Zealand Flag Referendums Act and allow a public say on Red Peak. ""In the end, I'm not wanting to be the one that stands in the way of people having some choice,"" he told reporters. Green Party co-leader James Shaw said it was ""kind of ridiculous that it has got to this point"", and that Mr Key could have included Red Peak all along if he had wanted to. The move was both celebrated and mocked on social media. The conservative New Zealand First party, which is opposed to any changes to the flag, has said it will block the legal changes. Deputy leader Ron Mark has also criticised Red Peak as resembling the design painted on Nazi sentry boxes. ""How offensive is that to veterans? It's going from farcical to ridiculous. We don't want a bar of it,"" he said. Red Flag's designer has said the flag uses the shape of traditional weaving patterns, and ""suggests a landscape of alpine ranges, red earth, and black sky"", while referencing the Maori creation myth of Ranginui and Papatuanuku, also known as Rangi and Papa. It also highlights New Zealand's position near the international dateline, which makes it one of the ""first to hold the light of new day"", he said.","New Zealand 's government has made a @placeholder U - turn on its competition to design a new national flag , and is allowing a fifth wild card entry .",fresh,dramatic,redundant,significant,slight,1
"Natural Resources Wales has issued three flood warnings and eight flood alerts for Friday, with adverse weather hitting rail and ferry services. There are also a number of road closures and drivers have been warned to allow extra time for their journeys. Network Rail has tweeted that the Macynlleth lines affected by flooding are now open. A replacement bus service  is being put in place. The disruption, affecting Arriva Trains Wales journeys between Pwllheli, Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury, is likely to last until 14:00 GMT, the company said. The Dyfi valley has also been hit by flooding. Rail passengers are advised to check services before the travel. The flood warnings have been issued for River Severn at Pool Quay and Trewern, River Severn at Aberbechan, and River Severn at Abermule and Fron. The A490 in Powys is closed in both directions between A489 at Church Stoke and B4386 at Chirbury due to flooding. Ferry company Stena Line has said sailings from Holyhead on Anglesey have been delayed and travellers should check departures. Send us your pictures of flooding in Wales: newsonline.wales@bbc.co.uk",Drivers face travel @placeholder after a night of heavy rain in many parts of Wales .,disruption,hopes,misery,safety,consequences,2
"The prosecution requested arrest warrants for four additional crew members. Eleven others, including the captain, had been detained earlier. The ferry with 476 people on board sank off South Korea on 16 April. Divers have recovered 183 bodies, but scores are missing presumed drowned. Many of the victims were students and teachers from Danwon high school, south of Seoul. The ferry sank on a trip from the port of Incheon to the island of Jeju. In the latest move on Saturday, the arrests warrants were issued for two helmsmen and two members of the steering crew. Prosecutor Yang Jung-jin, of the joint investigation team, said the four crew members were taken into custody late on Friday, the Associated Press reported. The 15 crew members are facing charges of criminal negligence and of failing to help passengers, the prosecution says. On Friday, divers found 48 bodies of students wearing lifejackets in a single room on the vessel meant to accommodate just over 30 people. The group was crammed into a dormitory and all were wearing lifejackets, a South Korean Navy officer said. The presence of so many victims in the cabin suggested many had run into the room when the ship tilted, correspondents said. The head of the operation to retrieve bodies said he had ""no idea"" how long the ship search would take. Furious relatives have repeatedly criticised the speed of the recovery operation. On a visit to Seoul on Friday, US President Barack Obama expressed his condolences for South Korea's ""incredible loss"" and offered America's solidarity. ""So many were young students with their entire lives ahead of them,"" Mr Obama said. ""I can only imagine what the parents are going through at the moment - the incredible heartache."" The South Korean government has said it is ""mobilising all available resources"" towards the rescue effort. The prosecutors are also said to be investigating whether modifications made to the ferry made it more unstable. Factors under consideration include a turn made around the time the ship began to list, as well as wind, ocean currents and the freight it was carrying. Reports have emerged indicating that the ship's sleeping cabins were refitted some time between 2012 and 2013, which experts say may have inadvertently affected the balance of the boat.","All 15 crew members involved in the @placeholder of the ill - fated South Korean passenger ferry Sewol are now reportedly in custody , facing criminal negligence charges .",navigation,version,construction,loss,absence,0
"But, his career may end in controversy after he was arrested by Brazilian police at a luxury hotel in Rio on Wednesday. When police initially called at his room, his wife told police, he had left Rio de Janeiro at the weekend and returned to Ireland. Undeterred, police began a search of the hotel and found Mr Hickey in another room that they said was under his son's name. He was escorted off the premises wearing his dressing gown to face questions about his alleged role in a scheme to sell Olympic tickets for higher than their face value - an allegation he denies. Quite a fall for a man at the top of his career. Born in Dublin in 1945, Patrick Joseph Hickey represented his country internationally in judo - a minor sport in Ireland in the 1970s. In 1979, he was appointed president of the Irish Judo Association. Five years later, he managed the Irish Olympic team at the Los Angeles Olympics. From the country's chef de mission at the 1998 Seoul and 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games, he succeeded Des O'Sullivan as president of the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) in 1988. He was subsequently elected as Irish member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1995. However, he became ""a prime mover"", in the OCI's words, in July 2006, when he was elected president of the European Olympic Committees. He was re-elected in 2009. From there, he progressed on to the 15-strong International Olympic Committee in 2012. Previously described by the OCI as ""probably the top-ranked Irish administrator in the world of international sport"", the organisation said on Wednesday that Mr Hickey had stood down temporarily from his roles after being arrested during the Rio Olympics amid illegal ticket sales claims. Married with four children, the former estate agent established the firm Hickey Auctioneers in 1977. The company is now run by his daughter and eldest son. Mr Hickey's hobbies are listed on the OCI website as ""travelling, history and music"".","It was a marathon , not a sprint , that saw Pat Hickey 's career progress over three decades , from Irish athlete to president of the @placeholder European Olympic Committees .",popular,governing,prestigious,three,traditional,2
"He has been living inside the Ecuadorian Embassy in London for more than four years because he fears he will be extradited to the US. Mr Assange, who has been questioned about a sex allegation in Sweden, spoke out a year after a UN legal panel ruled he should be allowed to walk free. The UK Foreign Office previously said that finding ""changes nothing"". In February 2016, the UN's Working Group on Arbitrary Detention found he was being ""arbitrarily detained"" by the UK and Sweden. Mr Assange said a year on the two governments had failed to comply with the ruling. ""I call on UK and Sweden to do the right thing and restore my liberty,"" he said. ""These two states signed treaties to recognise the UN and its human rights mechanisms."" Who is Julian Assange? Timeline: Julian Assange sex case He said the UK and Swedish governments accepted the jurisdiction of the working group and did not withdraw from their 16-month investigation into his case. Mr Assange went on: ""They lost, appealed and lost again. ""This refusal to respect the umpire's decision comes at a terrible cost. ""Other states can now illegally detain Swedish and UK citizens with effective impunity and the UN human rights system more broadly is imperilled."" Mr Assange has been living in the embassy since 19 June 2012. He sought asylum after a supreme court rejected his appeal against being extradited to Sweden to face sex assault allegations. He reportedly lives in a small room with a bed, sun lamp, computer, shower, treadmill and cooking facilities. Mr Assange has refused to travel to Sweden for questioning because he fears he will then be handed over to the US over Wikileaks' release of 500,000 secret military files. WikiLeaks previously said its founder would agree to be extradited if clemency was granted to Chelsea Manning - who leaked documents to the website. The transgender US Army private, born Bradley Manning, will be freed on 17 May after former US President Barack Obama commuted her sentence. Mr Assange has said he would stand by his offer as long as his rights were protected.","WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has made a @placeholder plea to the UK and Swedish authorities to "" restore "" his liberty .",fresh,desperate,vocal,controversial,brief,0
"Flight MU736 was heading from Sydney, Australia to Shanghai, but the pilot reported problems with the engine about one hour after taking off. Passengers, who had to spend the night in Sydney, told media they smelt something burning inside the aircraft. The Airbus A330 landed safely and there were no reports of injuries. Images circulating on social media showed a large hole in the engine casing. Several passengers said they had heard a loud sound coming from the left engine shortly after take-off. One passenger told Australia's Seven News network: ""All of a sudden we heard this noise... it kind of smelt like burning"". ""I was really scared. Our group was terrified."" One woman on the flight told news agency Reuters: ""The cabin crew went out and told us to fasten our seatbelts and tried to calm us down, but we were actually very panicked because we had no idea what was happening."" Passengers said the crew cleared the seats near the affected engine. China Eastern Airlines said in a statement to the media that the crew had ""observed the abnormal situation of the left engine and decided to return to Sydney airport immediately"". It added that all passengers would be placed on flights leaving on Monday. Aviation safety authorities are now investigating. Aviation expert Greg Waldron of consulting firm FlightGlobal told the BBC that it would be ""difficult to say at this early juncture what caused such extensive damage"" to the China Eastern plane. He said investigators would likely look at all possible factors and examine maintenance records of the aircraft and engine. ""They will also carefully assess whether a foreign object may have played a role in this,"" he said. Last month, industry websites The Aviation Herald and Aero.de published pictures from social media appearing to show a similar hole in another aeroplane's engine casing. Mr Waldron added it would be ""too early"" to say whether the Sydney incident was linked to other cases, but it would be something investigators would consider.",A China Eastern Airlines plane has had to turn back to Sydney airport after a @placeholder failure which left a hole in an engine casing .,major,powerful,technical,controversial,fake,2
"Actress Angelababy is suing a clinic for defamation after it alleged she had plastic surgery done on her face. Doctors who examined her on Thursday said that her looks were genuine. It came a week after her widely-publicised wedding to actor Huang Xiaoming, who has defended her, saying she ""sometimes looks quite ugly"". A Beijing judge had suggested that her face be examined by medical professionals to certify its authenticity. The 26-year-old actress, whose real name is Yeung Wing, went through a series of X-ray scans and tests - which at one stage involved a doctor prodding her face - at a plastic surgery hospital in the capital on Thursday. She was accompanied by notaries public and several journalists. Hospital chief Qi Zuoliang later pronounced her looks to be genuine. ""Baby's entire head and facial bones do not have any signs of incisions,"" he told reporters, using a popular abbreviation of the actress' stage name. News of her examination dominated discussion on Chinese social network Sina Weibo on Thursday, with many of her fans expressing support. Angelababy, who first shot to fame as a model and actress in Hong Kong, has long been dogged by rumours that she had plastic surgery, with pictures purportedly showing her natural face circulating online in recent years. She is suing Beijing beauty clinic Ruili for carrying an article on its website in 2012 alleging that she had plastic surgery, and is seeking 500,000 yuan (£51,000; $79,000) in compensation. She has insisted that her unique looks come from her European heritage - her paternal grandfather was German. Angelababy married Huang last Thursday in one of the biggest and most lavish celebrity weddings China had seen, which reportedly cost 200 million yuan (£20.3m; $31.5m). Huang has previously defended the actress, saying in a 2014 interview: ""Actually she sometimes looks quite ugly to me."" ""I'm not an idiot, I definitely can tell she hasn't had plastic surgery, sometimes she doesn't put on make up and she really looks like those ugly pictures of her.""","A top Chinese actress has had her face examined as part of a high - profile @placeholder case in China , local media report .",lost,imposed,legal,illegal,national,2
"""I'm sorry this has been confusing,"" she told the cable news channel MSNBC. Her use of private email has generated a barrage of criticism as Mrs Clinton runs for the Democratic presidential nomination for the 2016 election. Critics say that her set-up was not secure, contrary to government policy, and meant to shield her from oversight. Political analysts - including fellow Democrats - have said the Clinton campaign has stumbled in its response to the controversy and Mrs Clinton had not seemed contrite - at times even making jokes about the email issue. A more sombre Mrs Clinton took full responsibility in Friday's interview, saying she didn't ""stop and think"" about how use of a private email account would be perceived. It has been a major issue in the presidential race. Polls show an increasing number of voters view her as ""untrustworthy"" due in part to the questions surrounding her email use. Under US federal law, officials' correspondence is considered to be US government property. Government employees are encouraged to use official email accounts although some top officials have used personal accounts in the past. In March, Mrs Clinton said she and her lawyers made the decision over what would be considered work-related email when the state department asked for records from former secretaries of state. The emails deemed work-related were about half of the 60,000 emails she sent in total during her time in office. The emails she deemed personal were deleted, Mrs Clinton said. Since then, the state department has been releasing the emails to the public in batches about once a month.","Hillary Clinton has said she wished she had made a "" different @placeholder "" and not used a private email account while serving as US secretary of state .",record,mistake,lost,offer,choice,4
"He said taking millions of 100-bolivar notes out of circulation had smashed the black market. The withdrawal prompted protests and looting in several states as the supply of ready cash rapidly ran out. On Saturday President Maduro postponed the withdrawal until early January. But there were still reports of rioting on Sunday as anxiety continued to run high. Local reports said some businesses were still refusing to accept the 100-bolivar notes, even though they will now remain legal tender until the new year. Venezuela pulls banknote 'to hit mafia' Venezuelans mock 'useless' banknote What is behind the crisis in Venezuela? In the western state of Tachira people raided warehouses in search of food. Many said they were afraid of what will happen next, even after the government's attempt calm the situation down with the postponement of the withdrawal. At the Colombian border there were scuffles as people scrambled to buy food and medicine, which are scarce in Venezuela. The president said that Venezuela's borders with Colombia and Brazil would remain closed until the 100-bolivar note ceases to be legal tender on 2 January, in order to prevent black market trading. Venezuelans are only allowed to cross the border on foot for family visits. Mr Maduro said on state TV 300 alleged looters had been arrested. Addressing opposition parties, he said, ""Don't come and tell me they are political prisoners."" He accused the riot leaders of taking instructions from President Barack Obama, alleging they wanted to engineer a coup against Venezuela's left-wing government. Mr Maduro said the first batch of new higher denomination bank notes which will replace the 100-Bolivar note would arrive on Sunday and be put into circulation.",Venezuela 's President Nicolas Maduro says his @placeholder decision to scrap the country 's most-used banknote has allowed the country to triumph over its enemies .,own,abrupt,vast,subsequent,deliberate,1
"Aberdeen's Graeme Shinnie was a notable absentee from the national coach's two separate squads named for friendlies against Czech Republic and Denmark. ""I know Gordon can only pick so many, but I wouldn't swap him for anybody,"" said Dons boss McInnes. ""I think he's the best left-back in the country."" Celtic's 18-year-old left-back, Kieran Tierney, was one of six players - including Aberdeen midfielder Kenny McLean - to be called into a Scotland squad for the first time. While Tierney was named for the squad to face Denmark on 29 March, Hull City's Andrew Robertson is the natural left-back in the party to take on Czech Republic five days earlier. Versatile pair Steven Whittaker, of Norwich City, and Charlie Mulgrew, of Celtic, are also options for that role and are included in both squads. ""I'm so disappointed that he's not in it,"" said McInnes of 24-year-old Shinnie, who joined Aberdeen from Inverness Caledonian Thistle last summer. ""I'm really surprised that he's not in it. ""It is just the manager's preference. It is his job to pick the squad and, let's not kid ourselves, he's done the job very well. ""There is no criticism from me. I'm just disappointed for my own player but happy that Kenny's involved."" Aberdeen paid St Mirren £300,000 for McLean just over a year ago. ""I'm hoping Kenny goes and shows everybody at Scotland why we regard him so highly and why he's deserved his inclusion in the squad,"" said McInnes. ""The challenge for Kenny now is to continue to improve with us, as he has been with us all season, and be a regular. ""I think he's good enough to go and show that."" McInnes had also been hoping that McLean's fellow 24-year-old midfielder, Ryan Jack, would receive a first call up. ""Ryan's time will come, I firmly believe that,"" added the Dons manager. ""He's just coming back from injury and it's maybe understandable why he's not in it. ""He's just come back two or three games ago there, but I expect him to be pushing to be in future squads.""","Gordon Strachan has @placeholder the best left - back in Scotland from his latest national squads , says a "" surprised and disappointed "" Derek McInnes .",become,welcomed,defended,omitted,picked,3
"Heavenly Lights and Shifting Shadows at Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery tells the untold story of Margaret Rope. Born in Shrewsbury in 1882, experts say her work shows ""startling modernism"". But she joined a convent, requesting her work be destroyed after her death, and her ""genius"" went uncelebrated. Rope died aged 71 in relative obscurity. For more stories on Victorian England visit our Pinterest board Rope's colourful windows survive today in churches across the UK, Australia, South Africa and Rome - and in museums in Los Angeles and New York. Marga, as she was known to her friends, wore her hair short, smoked cheroot cigars and forged a career at a time when women were largely suppressed, Dr Sally Hoban, a historian at Birmingham University, said. ""There's a story about her and her sister riding across England on their motorbikes at the beginning of the First World War,"" her cousin Arthur Rope said. ""When they got to Suffolk they got arrested for being German spies because people couldn't imagine what two women were doing on motorbikes."" Aged 18, Rope enrolled at the Birmingham School of Arts where she learned to design and make stained glass. Less than 10 years later, when she began to gain recognition for her art, Rope became a devout Catholic and chose the harsh life of poverty and prayer as a Carmelite nun, Mr Rope said. Rope joined the Carmelite Monastery in Quidenham, Norfolk, where, shut off from the world, she continued to create stained glass in a small studio. Stuart West, Shropshire Council's cabinet member for culture and leisure, said he hoped the exhibition, which runs until 15 January, would attract the recognition the artist never experienced. ""Margaret Rope was one of the greatest stained glass artists of the early 20th Century, and her works can be seen all over the world,"" he said. ""Despite her obvious genius, her name is hardly remembered at all, and we hope this exhibition - the first dedicated solely to her work and times - will give her reputation the boost it deserves."" See more on the life and work of Margaret Rope on BBC Inside Out West Midlands on Monday 26 September on BBC One at 19:30 GMT and available afterwards on iPlayer.","The @placeholder Victorian artist behind some of the world 's most admired stained glass was forgotten after she gave up motorbikes and cigars to become a nun , an exhibition has revealed .",professional,inaugural,annual,best,rebellious,4
"The certificate states the cause of death was ""cardiac arrest/deferred."" The ""deferred"" reference means more investigation is needed by the coroner to find out what caused the cardiac arrest. Toxicology tests are likely to be carried out, which can take several weeks to complete. Fisher's daughter Billie Lourd is listed as the notifying party and the certificate lists ""writer"" as Fisher's main occupation. Although best known for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars films, Fisher wrote several novels and screenplays. She also worked as a script doctor, revising and polishing screenplays by other writers. Among the films she is listed as having worked on are Hook, Sister Act and Lethal Weapon 3. Fisher had been on tour promoting her book The Princess Diarist when she was taken ill on a flight from London to Los Angeles on 23 December. She never regained consciousness and died on 27 December at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Centre. Her mother Debbie Reynolds died the following day. Fisher, who had been open about her experience of mental health issues, was laid to rest alongside her mother at a private service on Saturday, with her ashes carried in an urn in the shape of a Prozac pill. Family and friends of the actresses paid their respects to the mother and daughter at a private memorial service the day before the funeral. Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.",Carrie Fisher 's death certificate has confirmed the Star Wars actress died of a cardiac arrest - but the @placeholder cause is not yet known .,real,grand,famous,national,underlying,4
"The BBC has heard from Britons who have already started taking steps towards obtaining dual nationality in another EU country. Some are hoping it will help them continue to live and work in the 27 other countries that make up the union while others have more ideological reasons. Name: Rachel Pilling From: London Applying for passport in: Germany Rachel has started the process of applying for German citizenship - an option that is open to her because her Jewish grandmother fled Nazi Germany in 1936 and ultimately settled in London. The naturalisation claim under article 116 of the German Basic Law allows anybody who was deprived of their German citizenship between 30 January 1933 and 8 May 1945 on political, racial or religious grounds to reclaim their citizenship.  Importantly, this also applies to any of their direct descendants. ""I previously felt there would be no benefit in having a German passport as well as a British passport but if we leave the EU, then that may well change,"" says Rachel. ""There is a real sense of sadness about this throughout my family. I have spoken to my grandmother and, while she will not be applying, she supports the idea of the rest of us doing so. Despite everything that happened in the past, she is really in favour of Europe and feels a lot of love for Europe. ""At the moment I am free to study or work anywhere in the EU. I can't be certain that it will stay that way. If there were no physical advantages with regards to studying and working abroad then I probably wouldn't apply for a German passport but this could have a big influence on my life,"" she adds. Name: Joanne Munro From: Brighton Applying for passport in: Italy or Croatia Joanne doesn't actually think having an EU passport will make much practical difference, ""except for shorter queues in the airport"", and her reasons for applying are ""symbolic"". ""I am an EU citizen and I'm not prepared to have anybody take that away from me,"" she says. ""I feel European and looking at the bigger picture in the long term, we need to be able to act as one people, on one planet. There needs to be more unity, not more division so holding onto my European citizenship and passport is a way to stay loyal to that idea."" The 44-year-old hopes her grandmother, born in a village near Trieste in modern-day Italy, may provide her route to obtaining a European passport. Initially confident that she would be eligible for an Italian passport under the legal principle of Jure Sanguinis (right of blood), a territorial dispute over which country Trieste belonged to back in 1922 has made her quest more challenging. She may have to apply for Croation citizenship instead. ""It's an omni-shambles really but I have all of the paperwork and one way or another I am going to get a European passport,"" she says. Name: Oliver Baroni From: London Applying for passport in: Italy Oliver lives in Zurich and has both British and Swiss passports. As Switzerland is outside the European Union, the 44-year-old now faces the prospect of holding two non-EU passports. Since the result of the EU referendum, he has begun researching his Italian roots and says he is doing so for the benefit of his sons, aged eight and 18. ""It just makes me mad that my kids won't be able to travel freely in Europe to study or work,"" he says. The musician also hopes that having another passport might help make it easier for his band, The HillBilly Moon Explosion, when they tour in Europe. ""The first thing I did when it became clear that there had been a vote to leave the EU was to Google 'apply for Italian citizenship' and apparently it is not too difficult. The paperwork is likely to be a pain in the neck but it should be possible."" Any claim made will be based on the fact Oliver's mother was born in Italy before moving to Switzerland and then the UK. Name: Damian Allinson From: Bristol Applying for passport in: Ireland Damian, who works in finance in London, is determined not to let Brexit undermine his links to Europe. The 25-year-old campaigned to remain in the EU and is chair of the London branch of the Young European Movement a group encouraging, dialogue, debate and involvement in European relations for young people. ""Like most 'Remainers', I have not only the disappointment of losing the vote but also the knowledge that I've had a lot of my hopes and career ambitions scuppered by Brexit unless I can get EU citizenship,"" he says. Damian is entitled to an Irish passport as his maternal grandfather was from County Mayo. He began work on his application before the referendum was announced because he thought it would help his plans to work in the US. ""I would have liked to have had the passport anyway but now I need it to retain my ties to the continent in terms of travel, work and culture."" Name: Hannah Neira From: Horsham Applying for passport in: Spain Hannah's father's side of the family is Spanish and she is very close to her paternal grandparents. The 28-year-old plans to move to Spain in a few years, once her career has settled down. ""Because Brexit looks like it will put a damper on my plans to nurture my Spanish side, I contacted the Spanish embassy on 24 June to start the process of obtaining a Spanish passport,"" she says. ""I think I qualify automatically because my father has Spanish nationality, though I'm not 100% sure."" She's keen not to lose her Anglo-Spanish identity and wants to retain freedom of movement as an EU citizen. ""Though my Spanish is quite poor, I feel connected to Spanish culture through my grandparents. I want to keep it easy to visit them whilst they are still with us."" ""I want to get more acquainted with the country that resulted in my inherited habits of spending hours in lively debate over the dinner table, despairing when TV chefs put chorizo in a paella, talking at breakneck speed, eating garlic like sweets and hero-worshipping Fernando Alonso. ""Just as I am acquainted with the country that trained me to say ""sorry"" when someone steps on my foot, get sunburned at anything over 25 degrees, tut furiously at queue-jumpers and laugh at Blackadder."" By Zak Brophy and Patrick Evans, BBC's UGC and Social News team","Do I have an Irish relative ? Could I become a Spanish citizen ? What about my Italian roots ? After the UK 's vote to leave the EU , some British people are @placeholder their ancestry in the hopes of getting a second passport .",predicting,checking,renewed,investigating,guaranteed,3
22 November 2015 Last updated at 05:46 GMT Zimasa Mabela broke new ground when she took charge of a de-mining ship based in Cape Town last month. The 38-year-old mother of two says she wants to be judged on her ability to command and not her gender. The BBC's Nomsa Maseko spent the day with her on her ship. Our 100 Women season showcases two weeks of inspirational stories about the BBC 100 Women and others who defy stereotypes around the world. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram using the hashtag #100Women.,The first African woman to command a navy vessel has @placeholder been appointed in South Africa .,recently,officially,also,successfully,just,0
"Human rights groups say Amade Oueremi's fighters executed hundreds of supporters of former President Laurent Gbagbo in the western town of Duekoue. Mr Oueremi was detained in a village close to a national park, where he had been based for more than 20 years. Some reports suggest the militia leader turned himself in. It was not immediately clear if he had been been charged with a crime. Human rights groups had criticised the new government's failure to arrest Mr Oueremi, saying that it showed it was not pursuing justice against both sides in the conflict, BBC Africa editor Richard Hamilton reports. In its September 2011 report on the post-election violence, Human Rights Watch said Mr Oueremi and his men ""were identified by multiple witnesses as among the main perpetrators of the March 29 Duekoue massacre"". Months afterwards UN peacekeepers collected arms from ""nearly 90 members"" of his group, it added. Around 3,000 people were killed in Ivory Coast after Laurent Gbagbo refused to acknowledge that his rival, Alassane Ouattara, had won a presidential run-off. Amade Oueremi's militia backed Mr Ouattara in the conflict. Mr Gbagbo is currently awaiting trial at the International Criminal Court, accused of crimes against humanity. A military commander, who insisted on anonymity because he was not authorised to discuss the operation, told Reuters news agency Mr Oueremi had turned himself amid signs the military was preparing for an operation to remove him from the national park. Denis Badouon, deputy mayor of Duekoue, said the militia leader had been taken into custody on Saturday morning in the village of Bagohouo, near Mount Peko. According to a UN report from May 2011 Mr Oueremi began supporting anti-Gbagbo rebels as early as 2000 and his men had been hoarding weapons and ammunition since then. The UN report noted that Mr Oueremi was widely believed to possess ""mystical powers"". In photos taken during the crisis, his shirts are pulled tightly over a collection of charms and pendants seen bulging underneath, believed to give him protection from enemy fire, Reuters notes.",The authorities in Ivory Coast have arrested a militia leader suspected of a role in one of the @placeholder massacres during 2011 post-election violence .,famous,contentious,worst,many,popular,2
"The will is among a trove of documents released to US media. It was seized in the US assault in Abbotabad, Pakistan. Bin Laden urged his family to ""obey my will"" and to spend his inheritance on ""jihad, for the sake of Allah"". He referred to the money as being in Sudan, but it is not clear whether it was cash or assets. Bin Laden lived in Sudan for five years in the 1990s as a guest of the Sudanese government. It is not known whether any of the money made its way to his heirs. Other letters attributed to Bin Laden and released on Tuesday show that he: He also gave his assessment of the progress of the West's ""war on terror"" and the US military campaign in Afghanistan. ""They thought that the war would be easy and that they would accomplish their objectives in a few days or a few weeks,"" he wrote. ""We need to be patient a bit longer. With patience, there is victory!"" Bin Laden was killed by US special forces in May 2011 in a raid on his compound in Abbotabad, Pakistan. The group has since been led by al-Qaeda's former second-in-command, Ayman al-Zawahiri.","Al - Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden left a personal fortune of @placeholder $ 29 m ( £21 m ) after his death in a raid in 2011 , his will shows .",free,only,around,over,sexually,2
"But he's by no means alone in ending up asleep in an unexpected spot. Sleeping in strange places is something of a national sport in China, as demonstrated by this lorry driver, pictured next to a busy road in the city of Ningbo in 40C (104F) heat. Bernd Hagemann, who took these pictures and is the author of Sleeping Chinese, puts the nation's habit of sleeping in unconventional places down to long working hours and cramped living conditions. But he also thinks it is socially more acceptable to sleep in public in China than some other countries. ""Sleeping has - according to Chinese people - a very high rank in the list of values,"" he adds. Dozing in odd places is not unique to China of course, as demonstrated by this labourer in Jakarta, Indonesia, pictured lying on a pile of rice sacks. Michael Oko, a specialist in sleep apnoea at the Sleeping Disorders Centre, says there is no cheating the ""sleep deficit"". ""Power naps help,"" he says ""but they are just a temporary fix. You need sleep hygiene with a regular routine and to get between six to eight hours sleep a day. Below that, you are not going to be well."" In the case of the Alaska Airlines baggage handler, Mr Oko says an investigation would most likely look at his recent shift patterns and whether he has any underlying sleep problems such as snoring or breath-holding. He says men, people over 50 and those with a body mass index of more than 35 are most likely to have sleep disorders. ""Micro sleeps"" when someone sleeps for moments while doing something like driving, are the most dangerous types of naps, says Mr Oko. These Indian rickshaw pullers and taxi motorcyclists in Nigeria are luckily not at the wheel. In California, the competitive world of hog contests has provided for some unusual pillows. In space, you can slumber pretty much anywhere, as long as you don't float around and bump into things. According to Guinness World Records, Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov was the first person to sleep in space. On board the Vostok 2 in 1961 he found his arms floating in front of him, but once he secured them with a belt he claimed to have ""slept like a baby"".",A baggage handler in the US caused a plane to make a @placeholder landing when he fell asleep in the cargo hold whilst loading .,priority,debut,standard,major,belly,0
"The sensitive information was found via a publicly available search engine that is part of Office 365. Security researchers said many firms mistakenly thought documents would only be shared with colleagues not globally. Microsoft said it would ""take steps"" to change the service and remove the sensitive data. Security researcher Kevin Beaumont discovered the sensitive information after using the search engine on Docs.com - a website that is part of the Office 365 online software service. Many firms use Microsoft's well-known suite of office productivity programs by subscribing to Office 365 which also gives them access to online services including Skype as well as a document-sharing and storage system. In a series of tweets, Mr Beaumont revealed some of the sensitive information he had found via the Docs.com search engine. ""People clearly don't understand how the service works. It defaults to publicly accessible, which is the problem,"" he wrote. Other security researchers followed up his discovery and unearthed confidential business papers including lists of passwords and access codes as well as social security and National Insurance numbers. Many users complained to Microsoft via social media about documents being exposed publicly. The software giant initially reacted by removing the search box from the main Docs.com page. However, security experts following developments found that this did not remove all the exposed documents from view. ""Files were still cached in Google's search results, as well as Microsoft's own search engine, Bing,"" wrote Zack Whittaker from tech news site ZDNet. Microsoft later took steps to block incoming searches from Google to stop information being found. However, on 27 March, the search box returned to the homepage of Docs.com. In a statement shared with several news organisations, Microsoft said: ""As part of our commitment to protect customers, we're taking steps to help those who may have inadvertently published documents with sensitive information."" It added: ""Customers can review and update their settings by logging into their account at www.docs.com.""","Confidential documents , passwords and @placeholder data have been inadvertently shared by firms using Microsoft 's Office 365 service , say researchers .",independent,health,personal,leisure,sensitive,1
"The right-hander, 24, was first appointed skipper in July until the end of the season after Jimmy Adams stood down to focus on his batting. Adams, 35, formally handed over the role on Wednesday. ""I'm delighted to have this opportunity. I really enjoyed the taste of it I had this year and I feel I've got much more to offer,"" he said. Vince's current contract was set to expire at the end of next year, but he will now remain at the Ageas Bowl until at least the end of the 2019 season. ""James has developed into a genuinely gifted and creative captain and has demonstrated a maturity well beyond his years,"" said club chairman Rod Bransgrove. Vince made his England one-day debut against Ireland in May and has been named captain of the Lions T20 squad to face Pakistan A in Dubai in December.",Hampshire batsman James Vince has been @placeholder as the county 's new captain and signed a new long - term contract .,described,denied,dismissed,resigned,confirmed,4
"20 June 2016 Last updated at 08:59 BST However, the 13-year-old hasn't let that hold him back from his ambition to get behind the wheel. Scientist Dr Jordan Nguyen has developed special technology to allow Riley to do it - using just his eyes! Check out the incredible video to find out how he does it. Pictures courtesy of ABC's Behind the News.","Riley was born with cerebral palsy , which can make it harder for him to do a lot of things @placeholder kids can .",modern,young,other,normal,special,2
"The deal marks F1's first commercial tie-up with a major digital service that appears on mobile devices first. The partnership will kick-off this weekend, with coverage of the British Grand Prix on Sunday via Snapchat's Our Stories format. F1 is currently looking to develop the sport on several digital platforms. The new arrangement will see footage from the racing season hosted on Snap's editorially-curated Our Stories platform. It will feature compilations of videos and pictures submitted from users at F1 events and locations around the world. The material is intended to give a different type of coverage from that seen via more traditional broadcasters. Material from the British Grand Prix that features on the Our Story stream will be made available to users in the UK and US. Snap will then go on to cover other F1 races in Singapore, Japan, the US, Mexico, Brazil and Abu Dhabi. ""Our Stories allow Snapchatters at the same event to contribute their unique perspectives through video and photo Snaps to one collective Story, capturing the atmosphere and excitement,"" Snapchat said. Frank Arthofer, head of digital at F1, said: ""This is the first step towards expanding our social media strategy. ""We need to continue to bring new fans to the sport - by reaching out to them on social media platforms with behind the scenes, fun and engaging content. Snap's platform is one of the most popular among 'millennials,' a sector we are particularly keen on attracting, as it represents the future of our sport.""",Formula 1 motor racing has signed a global deal with mobile app Snapchat to create exclusive content from its @placeholder grand prix races .,annual,upcoming,inaugural,worst,domestic,1
"Maik Schneider, a local National Democratic Party (NPD) politician, was convicted of arson by a Potsdam court. He was given an additional 18-month prison term for other offences. The hall in Nauen, just west of Berlin, was burnt down in August 2015 as large numbers of asylum seekers arrived in Germany. No one was injured in the blaze but the hall was completely destroyed, with the cost of the damage estimated at €3.5m (£3m). An accomplice, who was not identified by the DPA news agency, was given a seven-year term, while four others were given suspended sentences of varying lengths. During the trial, 29-year-old Schneider had claimed that he was trying to send a political message but had not meant to burn down the building. He also denied that he had acted out of xenophobic motives. Many Germans consider the NPD, which has 5,000 members, to be a neo-Nazi group. Judge Theodor Horstkotter said Schneider and his accomplices had clearly acted on right-wing extremist beliefs. ""The attack was meant to signal to refugees: you are not welcome here, we don't have space for you, you aren't safe here,"" he said. German Chancellor Angela Merkel's office describes the NPD as an ""anti-democratic, xenophobic, anti-Semitic, anti-constitutional party"". The six men prosecuted are reported to have previously committed other crimes, including setting fire to the car of a Polish citizen. Last month Germany's Federal Constitutional Court rejected a historic attempt to ban the NPD. The case was brought by the state governments represented in the upper house of parliament, the Bundesrat. The court ruled that the party did not have the potential to overthrow democracy in Germany.",A far - right German politician has been sentenced to eight years in prison for burning down a sports hall that was to be used to @placeholder refugees .,prevent,represent,hate,accommodate,undermine,3
"Andrew Greene claims the character Nicky ""Rugrat"" Koskoff is based on him. Mr Greene worked at Stratton Oakmont, the brokerage house founded by Jordan Belfort, played by DiCaprio. The judge granted Mr Greene's motion to compel a deposition in New York on Thursday, Hollywood Reporter said. The Wolf of Wall Street, directed by Martin Scorsese, saw DiCaprio play real-life swindling stockbroker Belfort and was based on his memoirs. Mr Greene is suing producers including Paramount Pictures, Red Granite Pictures, DiCaprio's Appian Way Productions and Sikelia Productions. The character of Nicky ""Rugrat"" Koskoff  wore a toupee and was the subject of the movie line ""swear to God, I want to choke him to death"". He was played by PJ Byrne. Mr Green said the film changed his nickname from ""Wigwam"" to ""Rugrat,"" adding it spread untruths about him and that damages to his reputation were worth $15m (£10.5m). The claims were rejected, but a judge allowed the claimant to assert instead that the filmmakers maliciously libelled him. Thursday's hearing, chaired by magistrate judge Steven Locke, overruled arguments that DiCaprio's testimony only serves as harassment and coercion. The defendants had argued Scorsese and screenwriter Terence Winter had already testified, and that the claimants had not stated why they needed DiCaprio to testify as he did not write the screenplay or play the character. Mr Greene has said he worked at Stratton Oakmont between 1993 and 1996 as the head of the firm's corporate finance department and a member of the board of directors. He has also said he did not consent to his image, likeness and characterisation being used in The Wolf of Wall Street. The film was a major box office hit and was nominated for five Oscars, including best picture and best actor for Leonardo DiCaprio in 2014.","A judge has ordered Leonardo DiCaprio to testify in court in the case brought by an ex-stockbroker who alleges The Wolf of Wall Street @placeholder him as a "" depraved "" drug-fuelled criminal .",offended,condemned,saw,depicted,keeping,3
"They have 190 people in custody and officials have described them as ""a cross section of the general public"". Security has been beefed up in the city, after many women suffered sexual assaults and robberies there on New Year's Eve. Germany was shocked by the New Year assaults, largely blamed on migrants. Cologne sex attacks: Women describe 'terrible' assaults Cologne migrant 'embarrassed' at carnival More than 100 women were victims, but the full scale of events on that night only emerged later. Police said the number of sex attacks on the first night of Carnival was higher than at last year's event. A suspect was in custody after a woman was attacked and raped while on her way home, they added. The city in western Germany has deployed 2,500 police officers for the week-long event, which usually draws 1.5 million visitors. Turnout is said to be lower than usual despite the extra security, which some officials have attributed to rainy weather. Enhanced security measures include the use of ""body cams"" which can film suspects during incidents and are being trialled by German police. The New Year unrest in the city fuelled German unease about a huge influx of asylum seekers. Authorities spoke of a new type of crime, in which gangs of drunken men - described as North African - targeted women Migration to Germany from outside the EU soared to a record 1.1 million last year, with Chancellor Angela Merkel criticised for having welcomed so many asylum seekers. Cologne resident Miriam was attacked as she and a friend made their way home on New Year's Eve. She said she was going to the Carnival celebrations ""but with really mixed feelings"". ""I'm wondering if something like that could happen again.""",Police in Cologne have said that 22 incidents of sexual assault occurred in the city on the first night of the @placeholder Carnival street party .,controversial,worst,upcoming,traditional,major,3
"The Anthony's chain of food outlets included restaurants in the city's Corn Exchange building and a patisserie in the Victoria Quarter. The firm was founded in 2004 by chef Anthony Flinn and his father, also called Anthony Flinn. Lines Henry Ltd have been appointed as administrators and said there was not enough money for the firm to continue trading. Michael Simister, of Lines Henry, said: ""It is sad when such a well-known business runs into difficulties. ""Unfortunately, the business has had to close, with the loss of 70 jobs, because there is not enough money available to continue trading."" He added despite good reviews the business had struggled with increased competition and difficult economic conditions.",The @placeholder of a restaurant business in Leeds has led to the loss of 70 jobs .,fate,achievements,discovery,failure,closure,3
"The release of male panda Taotao, from a nature reserve in Sichuan province, follows that of Xiang Xiang in 2006, says Xinhua news agency. Scientists are hoping that the two-year-old has enough skills to survive and help increase the panda population. Xiang Xiang died in 2007 after he got into a fight with wild pandas. Taotao's mother fed him and taught him basic skills. But scientists at the Wolong Nature Reserve also drew up a survival training schedule for Taotao. Part of this involved handlers wearing panda suits to prevent familiarity with humans. Zhang Hemin, a director at China's giant panda conservation centre, told Xinhua that Taotao ""has lived and grown in semi-wild conditions since he was very little"", compared to Xiang Xiang. ""This means its fighting capability and survival skills both improved significantly,"" he said. However he said that nothing was certain, as Taotao would be facing natural enemies like other wild animals. ""Taotao is only the second such panda released to nature, and we remain at the experimental stage,"" Mr Zhang told Xinhua. Only a few thousand wild pandas survive at best, and the species is classified as being endangered. A Chinese forestry official said that China has 1,600 pandas in the wild and and 342 bred in captivity, Xinhua reported.","China has released a second giant panda bred in captivity into the wild after giving it @placeholder survival training , state - run media say .",violated,special,some,proper,lost,1
"At a news conference with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Mr Trump promised to deliver a ""great"" peace deal, but said both sides must compromise. The Israelis and Palestinians have had no substantive peace talks since 2014. In the conference, Mr Trump also asked his visitor to ""hold off"" on settlement building for ""a little bit"". Israel has approved thousands of new homes in West Bank and East Jerusalem settlements since Mr Trump took office last month. The Israeli government is hoping for better relations with the White House after eight years of friction with the former Obama administration. At Wednesday's press conference, neither leader committed explicitly to back a future independent Palestine, a longstanding bedrock of US policy. A ""two-state solution"" to the decades-old conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is the declared goal of their leaders and the international community. It is the shorthand for a final settlement that would see the creation of an independent state of Palestine within pre-1967 ceasefire lines in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem, living peacefully alongside Israel. The UN, the Arab League, the European Union, Russia and, until now, the US routinely restate their commitment to the concept. Reconsidering the two-state solution ""So I'm looking at two states and one state,"" said Mr Trump. ""And I like the one that both parties like. I'm very happy with the one that both parties like. ""I can live with either one. I thought for a while that two states looked like it may be the easier of the two. ""To be honest, if Bibi [Mr Netanyahu] and the Palestinians, if Israel and the Palestinians are happy - I'm happy with the one they like the best."" He said it would ultimately be up to the parties themselves to reach a peace agreement. Mr Trump was also asked about his election promise to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, which could have serious implications for any peace negotiations. ""As far as the embassy moving to Jerusalem, I'd love to see that happen,"" Mr Trump said. ""And we're looking at it very, very strongly. We're looking at it with a great care, a great care, believe me. And we'll see what happens."" When he was asked about a two-state solution, Mr Netanyahu said he wanted to focus on ""substance"" and not ""labels"". ""There are two prerequisites for peace,"" said the Israeli prime minister. ""First the Palestinians must recognise the Jewish state. ""Second, in any peace agreement, Israel must retain the overriding security control over the entire area west of the Jordan River."" Meanwhile the Palestinian presidency stressed its commitment to a two-state solution and an end to the Israeli occupation, Reuters news agency reported. Earlier officials had urged the White House not to abandon the concept of a Palestinian state. The presidency said it was ready to ""deal positively"" with the Trump administration, and agreed with Mr Trump's call for Israel to hold off on settlement building. It was the US and Israeli leaders' first face-to-face meeting since Mr Trump's victory in the 2016 presidential election. A retreat from US backing for a two-state solution would upend decades of American - and international - policy embraced by Republican and Democratic administrations. On Tuesday, a senior White House official signalled a potential policy shift by saying peace did not necessarily have to entail Palestinian statehood, and that Mr Trump would not try to ""dictate"" a solution. More than 600,000 Jews live in about 140 settlements built since Israel's 1967 occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem - land Palestinians claim for a future state. The settlements are considered illegal under international law, though Israel disputes this. A relatively large group of journalists followed Mr Netanyahu from Israel to cover his first meeting with President Trump. A lot was at stake, especially after the eight years of the strained relations with the Obama administration. Ahead of the meeting, the general sentiment among them concerned the lack of clarity on how the meeting between the two leaders would go. Whether they will get along and mostly what will be said on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the two-state solution, a formula which has been a long-term tenet of US and Israeli policy. Waiting in the East Room for the press conference, journalists were filing reports, posting on social media and also getting their selfies taken with White House insignias. So did Israeli officials. The two leaders entered the room, and as very warm words were exchanged, it looked like the turning of a page in the relationship between the two countries. But perhaps it was also another turning point, departing from the two-state solution formula, a term they avoided using. Their  confidence gave the impression that some sort of regional deal is perhaps already being explored with moderate Arab countries. The journalists were left guessing how this will play out or, as Trump put it, ""we will see"".",US President Donald Trump has dropped decades of US policy @placeholder on a two - state solution to the Israeli - Palestinian conflict .,insisting,depending,focus,emerged,imposed,0
The decision was taken by the Caf executive committee at their meeting in Cairo. The 32-year-old Moroccan joined the continental body in March 2009 as deputy secretary general. Amrani has been acting secretary general since October last year after the departure of Egypt's Mustapha Fahmy to Fifa as Director of Competitions. He was in charge of marketing at the Asian Football Confederation before joining Caf.,Hicham El Amrani has been @placeholder as secretary general of the Confederation of African Football .,resigned,confirmed,postponed,named,described,1
"Children from a nursery school spent a week in Caernarfon's Maesincla day care centre as part of the Bangor University project. Experts said the experiment shows the benefits of bringing children and older people together. The results will be broadcast as part of an S4C documentary, Hen Plant Bach. Maesincla day centre manager Idwen Roberts said: ""I was a bit scared of the unknown when this started, but the results have been brilliant. ""One lady had no children and hadn't got the confidence to do anything with kids. She didn't know how to handle it, or what to say to the children. ""But by the end of the week, she was making hats with them and they were sitting on her knee. She opened up and came into her own. ""It was great - I don't want this to stop."" Glyn Hughes, 84, suffered a stroke 15 years ago and has trouble with his speech. Day centre staff said he sometimes gets frustrated and angry with himself, and were worried about how the children would respond to him. But they were surprised by the results. Bangor University psychologist Nia Williams explained that, like Mr Hughes, the children cannot rely on their speech, so they were able to understand his gestures and hand movements. Ms Williams added: ""As a result, by the end of the week, Glyn managed to use more language ​​than usual and started phrasing clearly. ""The result was extraordinary, but shows the psychological benefit of bringing children and older people together.""","A @placeholder experiment that has seen toddlers eating , socialising and doing activities with elderly people has been hailed as "" remarkable "" .",traditional,rare,modern,major,social,4
"The Sydney Morning Herald claimed they disagreed over a deadline for proving Clarke's fitness for the World Cup, which begins on 14 February. Clarke, 33, made 51 playing grade cricket for Western Suburbs on Saturday on his return from hamstring surgery. ""I've copped it my whole career. It's another day, it's another newspaper sold. I don't really care,"" he said. ""Some people are going to write what they want."" Batsman Clarke has not played since having surgery on a hamstring injury sustained in the first Test against India in December. In January, he was named in Australia's 15-man World Cup squad, on condition he proved his fitness in time for their second group game against Bangladesh in Brisbane on 21 February. Clarke is reported to think their fourth match against Afghanistan in Perth on 4 March is more realistic. However, he said: ""I'm really happy and comfortable with my relationship with Cricket Australia, firstly, certainly with my team-mates, so it's water off a duck's back. ""My job is to get fit and healthy and I can't wait to get back on the park for Australia. ""I'm certainly ahead of where the surgeon and the Australian medical staff thought I would be at the six-and-a-half-week stage."" In Clarke's absence, Steve Smith has excelled as stand-in captain, winning the Allan Border Medal and claiming Test and one-day player of the year accolades at Australia's annual cricket awards.",Australia captain Michael Clarke has @placeholder reports of a dispute with Cricket Australia .,approved,had,confirmed,dismissed,admitted,3
"Mr Cunha was accused of taking $5m in bribes from a company that won contracts with the state oil company, Petrobras. He has vigorously rejected all the allegations. Mr Cunha was for many years one of Brazil's most powerful politicians. He led the impeachment process against President Dilma Rousseff, who was dismissed in August. Mr Cunha, from the centre-right PMDB party, was expelled from the Brazilian Congress last month. He was arrested in the capital, Brasilia, and has been transferred to the southern city of Curitiba, where federal judge Sergio Moro is leading the corruption probe. Mr Moro said he had ordered the arrest because there was ""a real possibility of [Mr Cunha] fleeing the country as he has resources hidden abroad"". The fact that he has dual Brazilian and Italian citizenship also increased the risk of him trying to evade justice, added Mr Moro. Mr Cunha has been detained for an indeterminate period. Petrobras is at the centre of a massive kickbacks scandal which cost the company $2bn (£1.5bn) and has led to the arrest of dozens of lawmakers and top businessmen. At least three businessmen have said under interrogation that they paid bribes to Mr Cunha, which they deposited in his overseas accounts. Along with his seat he has lost the partial immunity from prosecution that comes with being an elected representative. In March 2015 Mr Cunha stated that he did not have ""any type of account anywhere that is not declared on my income tax"". But authorities in Switzerland later gave information to a corruption inquiry in Brazil stating that Mr Cunha and his wife, former journalist Claudia Cruz, were beneficiaries of secret accounts worth about $5m (£3.7m). During the proceedings against him in Congress, Mr Cunha threatened to reveal secrets and destroy the reputation of many of those who, in his opinion, had betrayed him. Former President Dilma Rousseff said Mr Cunha had decided to accept a request to open her impeachment case in December last year after she refused to back him up in a corruption probe in Congress. She was replaced by her vice-president, Michel Temer, who is also from the PMDB party. Ms Rousseff accused Mr Temer of leading a political coup against her left-wing government.","The former speaker of the lower house of the Brazilian Congress , Eduardo Cunha , has been arrested in connection with a @placeholder corruption investigation .",potential,major,domestic,fake,public,1
"The series, which originally ran from 2000-07, sees cast members Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel reunited in the mother-daughter comedy drama. It also features the return of original cast members Melissa McCarthy and Scott Patterson. Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life will feature four 90-minute episodes, each covering a season of the year. A trailer offering a first look at the new series attracted almost one million views on YouTube in its first 24 hours online. Speaking at a press conference promoting the show, Graham said the entire cast easily fell back into working together again. ""Everything was like, 'Oh, here's the chemistry we had from the very first day we met,' and it was just a joy to revisit,"" she said. The cast also revealed what fans can expect from the new series, which sees Rory return to her mother in the fictional town of Stars Hollow from her new life in London. Bledel teased ""people's questions will be answered"" when questioned about her character Rory's love life. The episodes will also deal with the death of Lorelai's father, Richard, following the death in 2014 of actor Edward Herrmann who played the role. Show creator Amy Sherman-Palladino, who has also returned to write the new episodes, said she would have preferred them to have been released gradually, rather than all in one go on the streaming platform. She suggested those inclined to spoil the ending for others get ""some therapy"" beforehand. Follow us on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, on Instagram at bbcnewsents, or email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.","The revival of @placeholder US TV series Gilmore Girls will premiere globally on 25 November , Netflix has announced .",popular,major,classic,controversial,great,0
"The second stage of the Human Transplantation Bill was passed in the Northern Ireland Assembly on Monday. It would introduce a so-called soft ""opt-out"" system. But Health Minister Simon Hamilton said transplant surgeons had written to him urging caution about any law change. The proposed legislation would mean consent to take organs would be presumed unless someone had taken action to remove themselves from the register. Additional safeguards would also mean that a ""qualifying person"", a friend or relative, for example, would have to affirm that the deceased person would not have objected. The bill will now be referred to the assembly's health committee, and will face several more stages before it could become law. Surgeons said that in countries where opt-out was enforced, higher organ donation rates were down to public awareness rather than legislation. In their letter, Belfast Health Trust surgeons said that per head of population the number of living kidney donors in Northern Ireland was more than twice the UK average. They said that was down to the generosity of people in Northern Ireland and the public attitude towards transplantation. ""While fully supportive of the principle of increasing the number of deceased donor organs available to provide life-saving transplantation, we are cautious about any change which, although well-meaning, may potentially have a detrimental impact on the public's willingness to donate,"" they wrote. The surgeons suggested waiting to see the impact of recent promotion campaigns and changes to legislation in other devolved regions. ""Deferring any change would allow firstly for re-evaluation of the impact of the Public Health Agency's public education campaign, and secondly assessment of the impact of a similar change made by the Welsh assembly which will take effect on 1 December 2015.""",Senior surgeons have warned that attempts to introduce a system where people are @placeholder placed on the organ donor register could reduce public willingness to donate .,only,automatically,still,simply,already,1
"Mr Trump signalled in January he would block the passage of the 12-nation pact in order to protect American jobs. Trade ministers from the 11 remaining countries have met in Vietnam to get the deal back on track. The representatives also agreed to help the US rejoin the deal at any time. The bid to revive the TPP, which would have covered 40% of the global economy, was led by trade ministers from Japan, Australia and New Zealand. New Zealand trade minister Todd McClay said the remaining countries ""are committed to finding a way forward to deliver"" the deal. Although the door will be kept open for the US to rejoin the pact, its trade representative Robert Lighthizer said it would not return to the TPP. ""The United States pulled out of the TPP and it's not going to change that decision."" ""The president made a decision, that I certainly agree with, that bilateral negotiations are better for the United States than multilateral negotiations."" The remaining 11 countries pushing on with the deal are Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei.","Asia -Pacific trade ministers have agreed to resuscitate the @placeholder Trans - Pacific Partnership ( TPP ) trade deal , despite US President Donald Trump abandoning it .",second,controversial,forthcoming,transitional,annual,1
"The grant is being cut from £6.7m to £5m by 2020, but most of S4C's funding now comes from the BBC licence fee. The debate, in the Commons, will be led Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire Conservative MP Simon Hart. In December, Broadcasting Minister Ed Vaizey said S4C was well funded, with a ""guaranteed income"" of £90m a year.","MPs will debate @placeholder how Welsh language TV channel S4C should be funded in the future , as its grant from UK ministers continues to shrink .",just,free,later,powerful,about,2
"Her case was dismissed on the basis that it was brought well outside a 14-day time limit for seeking to judicially review her exclusion. The inquiry was announced by the Northern Ireland Executive in 2010. It followed a damning report in the Republic of Ireland into decades of abuse in some religious institutions. With the inquiry set to get under way early next year, a judge said it was never intended to widen the tribunal's scope. Any extension of its remit would mean it could not complete its work on time or in budget, Belfast High Court was told. Mr Justice Treacy's verdict appears to have closed the door to others who claim they were abused while being fostered. Headed by the retired judge Sir Anthony Hart, it will examine claims of abuse in children's homes, care institutions and borstals between 1922 and 1995. The woman at the centre of the legal challenge cannot be identified. She claims she was abused after being taken into care and put into a foster home by social services in the early 1990s. Although she wanted to participate in the inquiry, she was informed earlier this year that her case did not fall within its terms of reference. Seeking to judicially review that decision, her legal team contended it was the state who placed her into foster care. According to them the inquiry is looking into any alleged failings by institutions or the state. Counsel for the inquiry argued, however, that foster care cases were never intended to be part of its remit. The court was also told of a stipulation that any judicial review proceedings must be brought within 14 days of being informed of the inquiry's decision. It made little difference whether that was in April or June this year in the woman's case, according to Mr Justice Treacy. ""The proceedings were issued in either event well outside the time limit,"" he said. ""No sufficient reason has been advanced to explain the delay, and no sufficient reason was given to persuade me that it would be appropriate to extend time."" Dismissing the application for leave to seek a judicial review, the judge added that neither the Stormont Executive or Assembly intended the inquiry's remit to include investigating alleged foster care abuse.",A woman allegedly abused in foster care has failed in a legal challenge to being kept out of an inquiry into @placeholder abuse at children 's homes .,historic,illegal,amateur,racial,alleged,0
He refused to speak to reporters after his first-round win over David Gilbert. World Snooker says any further breaches by the five-time champion will result in a fine and possible further action by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association. He faces fellow Englishman Barry Hawkins or China's Zhang Anda next.,Ronnie O'Sullivan has received a formal warning from World Snooker after failing to fulfil media @placeholder at the World Championship in Sheffield .,obligations,uncertainty,discrimination,attention,control,0
"The 4-2 win over the Londoners kept alive hopes of a play-off place and means the Rams have seven points from nine since Rowett's appointment. Derby are seven points adrift of the top six with six games remaining. ""When we are out of possession of the ball, we have to be better,"" 43-year-old Rowett told BBC Radio Derby. ""Our forward players will hurt any team and that is why our defensive structure is even more important."" Derby's win on Tuesday cut the gap to Fulham to five points. Sheffield Wednesday are still seven points clear in the final play-off spot, but must play both Derby and Fulham before the end of the season. Rowett said the players are responding well to the changes he has made but said they must work harder in the six-game run-in. ""We have to be far more aggressive and intense in the way we defend,"" he added. ""If we can get that right more consistently then we have the quality to win games against any team.""",Derby County manager Gary Rowett has @placeholder a defensive improvement from his side despite an impressive victory over high - flying Fulham .,denied,offered,suffered,demanded,declared,3
"Esma Redzepova died in Skopje following a short illness, according to hospital and family sources. Redzepova represented Macedonia in Eurovision 2013 and sung the opening credits for the 2006 film Borat. But she boasted a career spanning more than five decades, during which she battled racism and prejudice of various kinds. Redzepova spoke out for the rights of Roma women, and against the criticism of her career and choice to marry and collaborate with composer Stevo Teodosievski, who was not from the Roma community. Her humanitarian work, which extended to fostering 47 children over her lifetime, led her to be nominated three times for the Nobel Peace Prize, according to the Roma Times. Redzepova, who performed at venues across the world over the course of her career, was first acclaimed as the Queen of Romany Song in 1976, at a world festival of Romany music held in India. Known for her extravagant outfits and perfectly-controlled powerful voice, she had a rich repertoire of hundreds of songs, mixing traditional Roma and Macedonian music with contemporary sound, including pop and electro music, working closely with young artists across the Balkans.","Macedonia 's "" Romany music queen "" , one of the first vocalists to sing in the Romany @placeholder , has died aged 73 .",role,era,format,tradition,language,4
"Six Nations organisers had ruled Marler would not be punished for his comments made during a game on 12 March. But World Rugby, which governs the international game, says his remarks ""amount to misconduct and/or a breach"" of its code of conduct. The case will be heard ""as soon as practically possible"". Marler apologised to Lee, who is from the Traveller community, at half-time during England's 25-21 win over Wales at Twickenham. The Harlequins player was subsequently reprimanded by England head coach Eddie Jones, but the decision not to sanction him caused upset. Campaigners from the Traveller community - and figures inside the sport - were critical of Marler for making the comment and called for a ban. The Welsh Rugby Union was also disappointed with the outcome. It released a statement saying: ""We stand by our belief that there is no place for the use of racist language in sport."" Like Lee, Wales head coach Warren Gatland described the incident as ""banter"" but later apologised following criticism. Meanwhile, Conor O'Shea, Marler's club coach at Harlequins, has leant his support to the under-fire forward. ""He is not in any way shape or form racist,"" O'Shea said. ""He is an edgy person, he made a mistake and he apologised. ""Does he know that he has got a responsibility? Of course he does. Do we accept it? Of course we don't, but some of the vitriol that has been directed to him is tough for a 25-year old to take and he has to take it on the chin.""","England prop Joe Marler will face an @placeholder World Rugby misconduct hearing for calling Wales forward Samson Lee "" Gypsy boy "" .",initiative,annual,influential,improved,independent,4
"On the one hand Ed Miliband is slowly and steadily introducing himself to voters as a potential prime minister. The Labour leader has always argued that the more voters see of him the more they will rate him. Last night he was able to use attacks from the left - on austerity and Trident - as well as assaults from the right - on Europe and immigration - to look statesmanlike. David Cameron's absence gave Mr Miliband the chance to taunt the absent prime minister for his lack of political courage. It also allowed him to focus his fire on the SNP's Nicola Sturgeon, trying to create a distance which he has, so far, struggled to create. He rejected her repeated invitations to work together to ""get rid of the Tories"". On the other hand the debate confirmed that the battle for Scotland is the defining drama of this election campaign. The images of the night, the video clips and the memorable sound bites are all of Ed v Nicola. Conservative HQ and the Tory press will take delight in using them to conjure up the spectre of a weak minority Labour government being forced to deal with and placate a rampant SNP. They will point out that for all the times the Labour leader rejects the idea of a coalition with the nationalists he does not - he cannot afford to - rule out the need for a deal or deals to get him into Number 10. What remains totally and fascinatingly unpredictable is which narrative will have the greatest hold on the electorate - growing respect for Ed Miliband as a potential occupant of Number 10 or growing fear of what a government led by him, which was dependent on SNP support, might be like","On the morning after the debate before , it is clear the election is @placeholder being defined by two competing narratives .",currently,reportedly,also,not,increasingly,4
"Maradona had his first gastric bypass 10 years ago but has since gained weight and developed complications. ""He told me he was feeling fine, that he wasn't in any pain,"" said Dr Carlos Felipe Chaux after the procedure. Maradona had surgery in the Venezuelan city of Maracaibo. He will stay in the city for at least eight days before travelling to capital Caracas to complete his recovery. Maradona led Argentina to World Cup triumph in 1986 with a series of virtuoso performances, before finishing as runners-up four years later. He was banned for 15 months after testing positive for cocaine while playing for Italian side Napoli in 1991 and was thrown out of the 1994 World Cup for the use of banned substance ephedrine. He has also struggled with obesity and alcohol addiction. Maradona travelled to England to support Argentina in the Rugby World Cup last month, cheering on the Pumas in their pool match against Tonga in Leicester and semi-final defeat by Australia at Twickenham.",Argentina football legend Diego Maradona has had a second gastric bypass operation after his doctor warned that the 55 - year - old is 75kgs ( 11st 11 l bs ) over his @placeholder weight .,traditional,alleged,actual,upcoming,ideal,4
"Glenn Smith, who runs The Ritz in Brighouse, received a letter demanding he rename the music venue and surrender a number of internet and social media accounts. The venue has operated under the name since 1937. The Ritz in London declined to comment when approached by the BBC. Mr Smith said he thought the initial email from lawyers acting for the hotel, which opened in 1906, was a scam. But he later realised it was serious when a hard copy of the letter arrived in the post. ""Not only do they want us to change the name but they want us to surrender all our domains, our Twitter and our Facebook,"" he said. ""It will completely shut us off from the outside world and make it almost impossible to promote events in the future."" He said the venue had worked hard at building an online presence and any change of name could affect its future. ""We are working to see how we can get around this but at the moment the future is looking very bleak,"" he said. ""How can we generate income without the events and how can we have the events without generating interest on the internet?"" In 2012 a wedding venue in Northamptonshire, called The Ritz, was forced to change its name to the Banqueting & Conference Suites at the Kettering Ritz following a similar request. Owner Kris Malde said: ""I feel very sorry for Mr Smith. He's trying to to earn a living. Nobody is going to mistake the Yorkshire Ritz for the one in London.""",An 80 - year - old venue called The Ritz in Yorkshire has been ordered to change its name or face legal action by the owners of the @placeholder London hotel .,north,famous,grand,worst,best,1
"Left-leaning Moon Jae-in is the clear front-runner with centrist Ahn Cheol-soo his nearest challenger. The election is being closely watched at a time of economic uncertainty and heightened tensions with North Korea. Mr Moon wants to increase contact with the North in contrast to ex-leader Park Geun-hye who cut almost all ties. On the final day of campaigning, Mr Moon called for an ""overwhelming victory"", saying it would help to heal a national divide caused by the downfall and impeachment of conservative Ms Park. Mr Ahn, campaigning in swing states, said he was still confident he could win. In March, Park Geun-hye became the first South Korean president to be removed from power by impeachment. She denies wrongdoing - though has repeatedly apologised  - and is standing trial on charges of bribery and abuse of power. Mr Moon narrowly lost to Ms Park in the last presidential election in 2012. He has been critical of the two previous conservative administrations for failing to stop North Korea's weapons development. He says he favours a two-track approach to encourage change, using increased dialogue alongside sanctions. The BBC's Korea correspondent Stephen Evans says this could lead to tensions with Washington. If US President Donald Trump pursues a hard line against the North - especially if it stages another nuclear test - Mr Moon's approach could cause greater tension between Seoul and Washington, he says. As well as North Korea, domestic issues are high on the agenda for voters. All the candidates are promising to protect the fragile recovery in South Korea's economy - the fourth largest in Asia - and to bring down youth unemployment, which remains stubbornly high. There are also promises to rein in perceptions of elitism in South Korean political society and reform the family-run conglomerates - chaebols - which dominate the domestic economy. Observers are expecting a high turnout at the ballot boxes, with numbers boosted by younger voters. Polls close at 20:00 local time (11:00 GMT), with the winner expected to be announced soon after.","South Koreans are voting in a presidential election , called @placeholder after a huge corruption scandal brought down their former leader .",early,in,only,soon,up,0
"It had been hoped the Rigg North scheme could provide 30 jobs. However, coal production firm Hargreaves has now informed Dumfries and Galloway Council it does not wish to take the project forward. The Scottish Opencast Communities Alliance (SOCA) welcomed the move and called for other schemes to be dropped. Hargreaves told the council it had undertaken a comprehensive review of the Rigg North project. It said the coal industry had been going through a ""very tough time"" in recent years. The company added that forecasts did not predict a rise in prices in the ""foreseeable future"". That has prompted the company to conclude that it was ""difficult to foresee a time"" when conditions would be right to start operations. It said that it acknowledged that it was unfair to leave the scheme in abeyance for an ""excessive period"" as the uncertainty left an ""element of blight over neighbouring properties"". The company stressed that despite the decision it remained ""very committed"" to the region. The decision to withdraw the application was welcomed by SOCA chairman Malcolm Spaven who called for other applications by a number of different companies across Scotland to be withdrawn. ""They're zombie applications, with no prospect of being developed, because the market for coal has collapsed,"" he said. ""We welcome the withdrawal of Rigg North and Hargreaves' admission that keeping it going caused blight to local communities."" He claimed it was time to ""finally dispel the myth"" that extracting more coal could provide jobs and fund restoration. ""We need all parties - local authorities, Scottish and UK governments and the coal operators - to focus on finding the money to properly restore the many abandoned sites across the country,"" he said. He cited sites in Midlothian, East Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, North Lanarkshire, Fife and Falkirk as examples of similar applications to the one at Rigg North.","Plans for an opencast mine near Kirkconnel in Dumfries and Galloway have been withdrawn due to the "" challenging @placeholder climate "" .",virtual,volatile,geological,economic,tragic,3
"The cornerstone of the Temple of Divine Providence in Warsaw was laid in 1792, but a Russian invasion and two world wars stalled progress. The most recent work began in 2003, attracting €50m (£43m; $54m) in private donations. For Poland's conservative government, the shrine is an emblem of perseverance - and nationalism. The country has a large Roman Catholic majority, and the Church continues to influence its politics and social affairs. An inaugural Mass was celebrated at the temple, with Poland's Prime Minister Beata Szydlo and President Andrzej Duda in attendance. Archbishop Stanislaw Gadecki cited John Paul II, the Polish former Pope, in calling for a ""responsible"" use of freedom and warning against the ""arrogance of power"". Even after two centuries, work on the church is is not yet over. Some painting is unfinished and the stained-glass windows are yet to be completed. Around €7m more in donations is needed to finish the job. Not everyone in Poland approves of the building, whose stylised rotunda has earned it the unflattering nickname ""the giant lemon juicer"". In reward for their 224-year wait, visitors to the temple will be treated to superb acoustics, and lighting which can be changed to reflect different periods of the Church calendar. Poland: A brief history Polish parliament rejects abortion ban Pope urges youth to accept migrants As well as the church, the complex includes a pantheon of great Poles, and a museum commemorating Pope John Paul II and Stefan Wyszynski, the leader of the Catholic Church in Poland under Communist rule. The temple was lit up in Poland's national colours of red and white to mark the nation's 98th Independence Day.",Poland has marked its Independence Day by opening a huge Catholic shrine first @placeholder more than two centuries ago .,time,proposed,established,dedicated,lost,1
"Edmund Hall, who started the campaign, said he wanted to thank workers after Monday's bombing which killed 22 people and left 116 needing inpatient care. He said he had been ""choked up"" by the response. The Royal Manchester Children's Hospital whose staff each got a free pint at the Turing Tap said it was ""gratefully received"". A tab has been open at the Turing Tap in Manchester's Oxford Road, near the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, for emergency services and hospital staff since 18:00 BST on Tuesday. Mr Hall, a managing partner at PR firm Expert Media Partners, said people working shifts after a bombing ""shouldn't buy their own drinks"". ""I know alcohol isn't the answer to the stress and trauma that the emergency services have experienced but it seems a simple and easy way to say thank you."" He said: ""Nothing we've done today will fix the damage, or lessen the pain of those directly affected but emergency service and hospital workers should know that if we were there... we would buy them a drink."" Richard Perrin, theatre information manager at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, thanked those who had donated money. He posted on the crowdfunding page: ""Me, my colleagues from children's theatres and the paediatric wards and all the other staff from the Central Manchester hospitals who had a pint or two on Friday night because of your generosity would like to say a massive thank you."" ""As you say, alcohol is not the answer to dealing with stress, but being able to go out in a non-hospital space with colleagues who have worked their behinds off this week and not have to think if they can afford a round did really help."" He continued: ""As you can imagine, it's been a difficult week for many of us. ""Away from patients, there have been tears shed. Quite a lot of tears, if I'm honest. The quiet generosity of people and businesses has been incredible and helped tired bodies - and morale - to make it through."" He said having a bank holiday after the events of this week was ""a bonus"" but a number of staff had volunteered to work over the weekend ""given that we're going to be treating and operating on the victims on a daily basis for weeks to come"". A fund to support the victims of the Manchester attack - We Love Manchester Emergency Fund - has now received more than £5.5m in donations.","More than £ 13,500 has been raised in an @placeholder to buy drinks for 999 staff who helped Manchester Arena attack victims .",order,attempts,decision,agreement,appeal,4
"The organisation is being investigated by UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) over claims regarding medication given to riders. ""The success is built off evidence-based programmes and the evidence will come out,"" he told BBC Radio 5 live. Sutton left British Cycling in April amid allegations of sexism - though he denies the ""specific claims"" - and will attend a hearing this week. ""It's something I'm not at liberty to talk about but this is sport - you never say never,"" the 59-year-old Australian told Sportsweek when asked if he might return to his post. ""We'll have to wait and see. People have talked about it but nobody has asked me to go back. Let's just let time run its course."" After a week in which BBC Sport revealed that British Cycling chief executive Ian Drake is to leave, Sutton said he welcomed the chance for the sport to clear its name after a series of damaging stories. In an interview last month with BBC sports editor Dan Roan, Team Sky boss Sir Dave Brailsford denied that they ""cross the line"" in the use of performance-enhancing drugs. Media playback is not supported on this device That came after it was revealed Sir Bradley Wiggins sought therapeutic use exemptions (TUEs) to take anti-inflammatory drug triamcinolone for allergies and respiratory issues - something the cyclist said was to ""put himself back on a level playing field"". ""Our record at British Cycling speaks for itself and our record at Sky is brilliant - they have endorsed clean cycling from day one,"" Sutton added. ""I am strong in the belief that we have a great leader in Sir Dave Brailsford and, from a clean sport perspective, he has been a great enforcer - so let the truth come out and let's move on."" Sutton also denied knowing what was inside a medical package allegedly delivered to France by a British Cycling coach on the day Wiggins won the Criterium du Dauphine in 2011. He did, though, offer his support to 36-year-old Wiggins, Britain's most decorated Olympian and a Tour de France winner in 2012, describing him as ""one of the greats, if not the greatest athlete ever"". ""I work with Wiggins and from what I have read and seen, there is no wrongdoing on his part,"" he said. ""We need to get back behind him. We are talking about a true professional here."" Media playback is not supported on this device","British Cycling will be exonerated over allegations of wrongdoing , says its former @placeholder director Shane Sutton .",disappointing,general,professional,technical,major,3
"Carwyn Scott-Howell was on holiday with family when police say he fell 160ft (49m) after straying off piste. In a statement his family said he was a ""very competent skier and snowboarder"". His family said they were skiing together when Carwyn's sister ""lost her ski on a jump"" and Carwyn skied ahead. The accident happened in Flaine, 38 miles north west of Chamonix. In their statement released through the Foreign Office, the family described Carwyn as an ""adorable, caring person"" who learned to ski from the age of three. The statement went on to explain how the family became separated on their last run of the day on Friday afternoon. It said: ""The family were all enjoying their last ski run over the small jumps and bumps at the side of the slope together, when Carwyn's sister lost her ski on a jump and at this point Carwyn skied ahead. ""The family cannot explain their feeling of utter devastation with a vast void in their hearts. ""The family would like to thank all their friends and family for their support at this time and the vast help from the British Consulate."" Police chief Patrick Poirot, head of the mountain rescue division in the nearby town of Annecy, said yesterday that police believed the boy did not know where to go after losing his parents and skied in the wrong direction. He said: ""He left the marked ski slope and probably skied to the top of a cliff. ""He then stopped, removed his skis, walked a little way and then fell."" The family have a farm in the small village of Talybont-on-Usk in the Brecon Beacons, where Carwyn's parents Ceri and Rhys run an award-winning produce business and rent holiday cottages. Liam Fitzpatrick, an independent county councillor for the village, said the community was ""in absolute shock"". ""He was seven years old, it's horrendous. A tragic, tragic accident,"" he said. ""We just can't comprehend it. ""It's a small village and everyone knows each other, especially his parents who are well-known because of their business. ""There will be massive support here for them when they come back. The community will be ready to assist in any way it possible can. ""It's impossible to know what they are going through at the moment.""","The family of a seven - year - old boy who fell to his death on a skiing holiday in the French Alps on Friday have described him as a "" @placeholder , outgoing , determined little boy "" .",serious,major,kind,beautiful,daring,4
"The 23-year-old will ride alongside fellow Welshmen Geraint Thomas and Luke Rowe in Australia's Tour Down Under from 14-22 January. Doull left Team Wiggins to join Team Sky for the 2017 season. ""My big aim for the year is that big week in April in the Tour of Flanders,"" Doull told BBC Radio Wales. The Olympic gold medallist says the race, which starts and finishes in Adelaide, will be ""a big step up"" for him. He continued: ""I've raced on the road to a decent level before, but never anything world tour. ""I'm looking forward to getting my first proper race with Sky under my belt and doing my job and trying to put a good performance in for the team."" Team Sky's leading riders for the southern hemisphere race, including Colombian Sergio Henao and Dutchman Danny van Poppel, will look to thrive in the race as well as Thomas and Doull. ""We'll be going into the race with multiple options with Sergio and G [Thomas] potentially for the overall title and Danny for the flat days, so there won't be any days off,"" Doull said. ""We're working hard for the whole period, but I think that's one of the aims of doing the race anyway is to get a good workload in before the bigger races later in the year."" Doull is aware of the impact the Tour Down Under can have on his career, much like how Thomas and Rowe have benefitted from their own experiences in the competition. ""Speaking to people like Luke and Geraint, they say it's a really good way to start your year,"" he said. ""You have to come out to Australia quite early, do a couple of weeks of training then obviously straight into the first world tour race of the year. ""It's going to be good to get a good one under my belt quite early. It's a nice way of doing it as well, getting away from the cold and the winter of Cardiff and escaping to the sun and getting a consistent block of work done. ""There's no distractions and no problems like ice on the road."" Find out how to get into cycling with our special guide.",Welsh cyclist Owain Doull hopes his first major race for Team Sky can help him win @placeholder for the Tour of Flanders in April .,stage,responsibility,selection,preparations,qualifying,2
"That scenario is, at best, decades away. But this week I’ve been pondering something much more immediate, and in my view, more likely. What will happen when humans decide to become robots? ""We’re at a key transition in human history,” says Prof Hugh Herr, who heads the Biomechatronics Group at the famed Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He says the group’s aim is to establish the scientific and technological conditions that will eventually eliminate disability, whether through paralysis or amputation. But when that incredible goal has been achieved, then what? ""We’re fusing the nervous system with the built world,” he says. ""We’re transitioning from a relationship where we use technology that is separate from our nervous system, to a new epoch of integration, of human physiology."" Simulating ankles Prof Herr is a double amputee. In 2012, I saw him move a room in London to tears when he revealed his incredibly sophisticated bionic legs that allowed him to move with natural poise and grace. In 2014, Prof Herr’s technology meant Adrianne Haslet-Davis returned to the dancefloor, less than a year after  losing a limb in the Boston marathon bombings. Her first performance after the incident brought a TED talk audience instantly to its feet. I visited Prof Herr’s lab last week to learn more about the work his team is doing, and where it may lead. Right now, much of the research is focused on doing things the human body can do instinctively, but which are extremely complex to engineer. Roman Stolyarov, a researcher at the lab, demonstrated how they are using sensors similar to those found on self-driving cars to give prosthetic legs an awareness of what is around them. This is important to make the leg behave differently when, for example, walking down stairs. The human brain, whether the person realises it or not, is able to instinctively prepare the leg to land on a step. Teaching a prosthesis to do the same is the difference between having a bionic leg and, to put it crassly, a peg leg. “The motor is able to work in such a way that simulates a real biological ankle joint,” Mr Stolyarov told me. “The [leg] uses on-board sensors to infer whether the leg is in the air or on the ground, and perform actions that to the person feel much more like real walking than they would get from a passive prosthesis.” The end result is that walking is considerably less tiring for amputees like Ryan Cannon, who lost his leg following complications after he broke it. “I can move in a more rhythmic, symmetrical way,” he told me. ""Being able to move in that manner allows me to walk at a faster pace for a longer distance and to do more activities during the day.” But not all the work carried out here is about replacing limbs. It’s also looking at improving them. One exoskeleton project reduces the physical exertion when walking by 25%, explained researcher Tyler Clites. “What that means is, if you were to walk 100 miles, it would only feel like you walked 75. ""We’re able to do that today. Those are devices I would expect to see rolling out commercially in the next several years.” Beyond MIT, others are working on similar initiatives. US retail chain Lowes is piloting exoskeltons for staff, developed at Virginia Tech, that assist them with lifting at work. “I definitely think that we are entering an age in which the line between biological systems and synthetic systems is going to be very much blurred,” Mr Clites said. He said this future brings a concern that the rich and fortunate of the world may become physically superior, too. “Then what you do is create a new baseline for physical ability, and perhaps mental ability, that’s only achievable by people who are already in a position of privilege.” That said, Prof Herr said he was confident that as the cost of prosthetics became lower, it wouldn’t leave poorer people behind. ""The cost of robotics is going to plummet,” he said. ""It’s hard to predict whether there’ll be large separations in society."" Amputation reinvention Before that day, work will be mostly focused on improving the lives of amputees. But in that endeavour, one of the obstacles hindering Prof Herr’s work is one of compatibility. Much like an old computer peripheral that can't plug into a new laptop, nor can most amputees “plug in” to the latest technologies being developed in this lab. To solve this, the team is urgently trying to change the way limbs are amputated. ""The method that is used today to amputate limbs has fundamentally not changed since the US Civil War,” Prof Herr said. ""So while you’ve seen tremendous progress in mechatronics and robotics, you’ve not seen progress in how surgeries are performed to amputate limbs. That is now changing. ""We’re redesigning how limbs are amputated to create the right mechanical and electrical interfacing environment.” He said this interfacing would join the brain directly to the limb, creating a sense among amputees that they are making their bodies whole again. ""What we’re experiencing clinically is that when we attach these limbs to people and we listen to their testimonials, they use language such as 'I have my limb back, I’m healed, it’s part of me’.” Once that breakthrough is fully achieved - and there’s evidence of progress literally walking around Prof Herr’s lab - he said humans will surely begin to consider themselves eligible for an upgrade. ""We’ll be more open to using all kinds of materials to make up our bodies,” he said. ___________ Follow Dave Lee on Twitter You can reach Dave securely through encrypted messaging app Signal on: +1 (628) 400-7370","We all like to joke about what might happen if robots , powered by artificial intelligence , decide they want to @placeholder humans .",lose,offer,achieve,deter,overthrow,4
"Leanne Hall, 30, from Hull, developed a brain tumour as a teenager and has had three operations to remove the tumour. Scar tissue and the remains of the tumour have left her with epilepsy and daily seizures. Miss Hall is due to undergo specialist surgery using the ROSA robotic surgery assistant in Sheffield in March. The city's Royal Hallamshire Hospital says it is the only NHS hospital in the UK with ROSA. Charity Neurocare has launched a £250,000 appeal to secure its future. Miss Hall had two surgeries to remove her tumour in 1993 and had further surgery in 2004. She said the seizures she had been left with were extremely restrictive. ""I am not allowed to go out of the house on my own as it is too dangerous. ""All my life I have wanted to be normal; drive, get a job, get a house but I just have not been able to."" She said the new treatment had given her a ""light at the end of the tunnel"". ""I have never had the chance to say to someone 'I might be seizure-free this year' and I find it amazing that something might be able to do that,"" she said. ROSA facts Source: Neurocare ROSA uses an advanced computer system to create precise 3D maps of a patient's brain, helping neurosurgeons to plan the best route for surgery. The surgeon then guides the robot's arm and instruments to the exact location of a seizure or tumour. The accuracy of the robot cuts surgery time and improves recovery times. Sheffield consultant neurosurgeon Mr Dev Bhattacharyya said: ""The first operation I undertook took two-and-a-half hours compared to six. ""Through its pinpoint precision we are now able to reach areas of the brain we would previously not have been able to, which is fantastic news for patients.""",A woman who has had severe epilepsy since undergoing brain surgery @placeholder a new robotic technique could end her seizures .,hopes,lost,offer,offered,using,0
"Pte Gavin Williams, 22, of Hengoed, Caerphilly, was serving with the Second Battalion of the Royal Welsh Regiment at Lucknow Barracks in Wiltshire. He was punished for the incidents and disobedience in July 2006. Tests showed his body temperature was 41.7C, the normal temperature is 37C. Tests also showed he had ecstasy in his body when he died. Three non-commissioned officers who carried out the punishment - Sgt Russell Price, 45, Sgt Paul Blake, 37, and Cpl John Edwards, 42, were found not guilty of manslaughter by a jury at Winchester Crown Court in 2008. An inquest into Pte Williams's death, being held at Wiltshire and Swindon Coroner's Court in Salisbury, heard he had been out drinking on the weekend before his death and is thought to have taken ecstasy in a nightclub, although none of his friends saw him take drugs. When he returned to his barracks there was an incident with a fire extinguisher in which guests of an officer were sprayed with water, the inquest heard. Later that morning Pte Matthews turned up unfit for guard duty and was incorrectly dressed and smelling of alcohol, so was sent away to sort himself out and told to report to his superiors on the Monday. The following day, he was subjected to the beasting. Pte Michael Matthews drove past Pte Williams and described him being ""yakked"" - a form of extreme physical exercise - by Cpl Edwards. He said in a statement: ""You could see he was draining out. Gavin obviously did something wrong which is why he was being marched but it did seem to be going on a little bit too much in the heat."" Earlier, the inquest heard from Pte Ledua Vasukiviwa, who saw Pte Williams after his night out said he was convinced he had taken drugs because of his behaviour. ""He was sweating all over profusely. The only thing that came into my mind was that they were taking drugs,"" his statement said. ""Gavin seemed very stressed and kept putting his fingertips to the side of his head and closing his eyes as if he was in deep thought."" The hearing continues.","A junior soldier who died of heatstroke after being subjected to an @placeholder Army punishment known as "" beasting "" was involved in a series of drunken incidents beforehand , an inquest heard .",ancient,indian,unusual,ottoman,informal,4
"The Crucible hosts snooker's annual world championships as well as being one of the UK's leading theatres. The worlds of snooker and theatre will meet with the world premiere of The Nap, written by Richard Bean, who is best known for One Man, Two Guvnors. O'Connell has made his name in films including Unbroken, '71 and Starred Up. Those performances helped him win the rising star prize at the Bafta film awards earlier this year. In The Nap, he will take the role of Sheffield-born snooker player Dylan Spokes who, according to The Crucible, has to contend with ""his ex-con Dad, local gangster Waxy Chuff and the snooker corruption squad"". The play is described as a ""comedy thriller"" and will be staged next March, just before the snooker world championships, which take place every April. The Nap will be directed by actor and The Crucible associate director Richard Wilson. Next week, Wilson will reprise his role as Victor Meldrew in TV sitcom One Foot in the Grave at a one-off fundraising event for the theatre. The venue's new season also includes new musical Flowers for Mrs Harris, based on the 1958 novel of the same name by Paul Gallico; revivals of A Raisin in the Sun and Waiting for Godot; and the regional premiere of Contractions by Mike Bartlett, who wrote BBC One's recent drama Doctor Foster. Sheffield Theatres artistic director Daniel Evans said: ""This is, without doubt, our boldest season to date. We're announcing seven original productions: three new plays, a new British musical, a regional premiere and two major revivals of 20th Century classics.""","Actor Jack O'Connell is to play a troubled snooker professional in a new play staged in the sport 's @placeholder home , Sheffield 's Crucible Theatre .",famous,governing,spiritual,old,creative,2
"At a winding-up hearing at the High Court, Orient owner Francesco Becchetti has been given until 12 June to pay off debts or sell the club. The League Two side were the subject of a winding-up petition brought by HM Revenue & Customs over unpaid taxes. Those debts have now been paid, but money is owed to four other creditors. Chief executive Alessandro Angelieri gave the court a statement saying Becchetti would invest £1m to pay off remaining debts in eight to 10 weeks. Adam Michaelson, legal adviser to the Leyton Orient Fans' Trust, told BBC Radio London: ""It leaves the club in a state of significant uncertainty and frankly mortal danger. ""In respect of a potential sale, we would call upon Mr Becchetti now to look to sell the club at the earliest possible opportunity and make good on the promise that he's made."" In January, Becchetti said he would be willing to consider selling the struggling League Two side, which he bought in 2014. The club's latest set of accounts, from the year ending 30 June 2015, showed the club had debts of £5,512,449 - more than the value of the club's assets of £5.5m. Analysis - Phil Parry, BBC Radio London So, with a sword of Damocles still swinging over their heads, Orient will have to battle on. Mathematically they still have a chance to avoid relegation, although form would suggest that is unlikely. They have eight games left, are seven points from safety and have picked up just three points from the last 24 available. Off the pitch, with outstanding bills yet to be paid, operations at Brisbane Road may be difficult. For example, a company which provides matchday stewards is on the list of creditors, and perhaps the remaining matchday programmes may not return to full size. As we wait to see if the extra £1m investment promised in court materialises, fans will continue to make preparations for all eventualities. The Fans' Trust has already raised more than £100,000 and are planning to keep Leyton Orient alive in some guise, including a possible 'phoenix club'. Meanwhile, all eyes will be peeled to see if talk of a buy-out comes to fruition.","Leyton Orient have survived an @placeholder winding - up order but the club remain in "" mortal danger "" , according to the legal adviser to their fans ' trust .",administrative,ongoing,impressive,immediate,economic,3
"The scare followed Monday's bomb attack at Manchester Arena in which 22 people died and 116 were injured. Several roads were closed during the incident. Cordons have now been lifted. Meanwhile the threat level ""will remain at critical and the public should remain vigilant"", Prime Minister Theresa May has said. She was speaking after a meeting of the government's emergency committee, Cobra. Suicide bomber Salman Abedi detonated a homemade device at Manchester Arena on Monday.","A possible @placeholder package has been declared safe after army bomb disposal experts were called to a street in Hulme , near Manchester city centre .",suspicious,explosive,second,national,civil,0
"24 December 2016 Last updated at 09:14 GMT It is broadcast on BBC radio, but unless you work at King's the only way to be there in person is to queue. For more than 40 years, Ian de Massini has camped outside for three nights to ensure his place in the chapel. He has been captivated since the first time he did it at the age of 16. Speaking to the BBC on Wednesday when he first joined the queue, he said: ""I had never experienced such ecstasy of being in a building of such beauty and simplicity. Coming home to this thing once a year reminds you of why we're here."" The Festival is separate to that of Carols from King's, which is broadcast on BBC TV on Christmas Eve but is recorded earlier in December. The footage of carol singers used in this clip was shot during the TV rehearsal on 16 December.","The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is the world - famous Christmas Eve @placeholder held at King 's College , Cambridge .",major,best,stays,celebration,service,4
"The plans involve Westmoreland House office block being knocked down and the adjoining Carriageworks renovated to create 118 home in Stokes Croft. Protests were held as councillors from Bristol City Council met at City Hall on Wednesday evening. Eight councillors voted to defer a decision with one abstaining. Although Banksy's artwork is not on either building, his famed mural The Mild Mild West is also in Stokes Croft, which is known for its street art and independent businesses. Lori Streich from the Carriageworks Action Group said: ""In the circumstances, having listened to the entire debate, we feel it's a win-win situation for the community and the developer as we all now have the opportunity to look at it all again. ""It will bring the community vision into reality, or closer anyway. I'm still optimistic."" She said councillors had raised concerns about a number of issues such as the delivery of the community vision and the lack of consultation with the local community. Developer Fifth Capital has said between £15m and £20m would be needed for the revamp.","A controversial plan to revamp two buildings in an area of Bristol regarded as the "" @placeholder home "" of the street artist Banksy has been deferred .",spiritual,former,symbolic,lost,worst,0
"The 40-year-old former Shrimps defender has been in charge since 2011 when he was initially player-manager. Uncertainty over the ownership and wages being paid late three times are among the problems he has dealt with. ""The end product for me is getting to the end of the season and making sure we're a Football League club,"" he said. Morecambe are 20th in League Two, 10 points above the relegation places, and Bentley will make no decisions about his future until they have completed their final six games. He told BBC Radio Lancashire: ""Then I'm going to assess everything myself because I can't have another year like I've had this year with the way that is has gone. ""Things need sorting and we've all got to move forward. It hasn't been right for the players and the staff, we've all got to pull together.""",Morecambe manager Jim Bentley has said he will assess his future at the financially @placeholder League Two side at the end of the season .,sound,prestigious,troubled,mandatory,successful,2
"None of the academics themselves thought that the mere act of heading a normal football a number of times, at a normal speed, as if in a normal situation, would give rise to an immediate reduction in brain function, and the onset memory loss, in the brains of two thirds of the participants tested. Disturbingly the symptoms took 24 hours to clear. The question that popped into my head was: what if someone does this every day? Do they live a life in a permanently sub concussive state? How does this affect them in older life? What about youngsters whose brains are more prone to damage? Oh we know about concussions, but we thought the days of heading an old, sodden, leather football were gone. We know about elbows and head knocks, and we know about footballers and rugby players with early onset dementia. But we didn't know that just heading a ball caused so much damage to the brain. As I looked on slightly alarmed, a student footballer sat strapped to a chair in the shiny white laboratory of the Cottrell building on the leafy Stirling university campus. Outside the trees tried to discard their summer green for the stunning autumn gold, but the subject's face clung on to the olive tones of someone more than slightly nervous. Wires led from his body to a machine measuring his brain's ability to react to a stimulus and transfer it to his leg muscles. To my left was a wavy line on a screen that couldn't lie. The test was a mock-up for our filming, but the source signals going through his brain and to the machine were real and each one came with a crack, a two-eyed blink, a violent contraction of his quadricep, and a tell-tale jump in the trace signal on that all knowing screen. Putting students through this before and after headers demonstrated the immediate effects I mentioned earlier. I played rugby, I have a son who plays rugby, and a daughter who plays international football. I hope beyond hope that this test doesn't mean I have been a fool to encourage both of them into sport. But this, of all the research I have seen, is the piece of work that alarms me the most. More and more research is pointing to the fact that the bit of my body I was least worried about hurting by taking up sport - my brain - might just have been the most vulnerable after all. And after this, many footballers young and old will be thinking the same. More research is needed to assess whether this is temporary, and the effects on youngsters.",It 's the @placeholder nature of the test results that make them so devastating for football .,creative,best,unexpected,precise,true,2
"The protesters, mainly women, object to the alleged sexism, racism and homophobia of the newly-inaugurated US leader. Police supervising the protest have closed Regent Road to traffic. Similar events have been scheduled to take place in cities around the world. Hundreds of thousands gathered for a ""Women's March on Washington"", expected to be the largest of the demonstrations. One of the organisers of the Scottish event, Leah Higgins from Lanarkshire, said it was important to show people in America who were worried by the Trump presidency they were not alone. She said: ""I organised this to solidarity with our sisters and brothers in the US. ""There's many of these (events) going on all over the World and I felt like Scotland should have one here as well. ""It's been absolutely overwhelming. We've had so much support even just before on the facebook groups and the action network site. ""I'm just really happy that people have turned up.""","At least 2,000 people have gathered outside the US consulate in Edinburgh to show their @placeholder to President Trump .",opposition,respects,decision,disruption,loyalty,0
"Alex Edwards is following the British Lions team's tour of New Zealand in a camper van. One night, a woman at a local Auckland rugby club suggested he stay with them instead of camping in the car park. Later the woman's two sons walked in - rugby icons Rieko and Akira Ioane. ""I didn't actually recognize them at first - I was sitting with a cup of tea with the dad when the lads came in and their mum introduced the boys,"" Mr Edwards told the BBC. Sipping on his tea, he joked that they looked like they would make decent rugby players, to which the father replied that he would see them ""run out the next night"". Mr Edwards assumed they would be playing for a local club, but was quickly corrected. ""They're playing for the Blues, mate,"" he was told - the Auckland team the British-Irish team was to face the next day. The Ioane brothers also star for the New Zealand national team. ""I thought they'd looked familiar, but it didn't click until the dad told me,"" Mr Edwards said. ""People here worship the ground these guys walk on - and I didn't have a clue. ""They were great, really great. Everyone talks about Kiwi hospitality and that's really true in this case."" Despite their stardom, the brothers, who are in their early 20s, still share a room at their parents' place. Their hospitality did not, however, extend to the visiting Lions team, who were beaten 22-16 the following day. The Lions' misery has continued with a 30-15 defeat against the All Blacks last Saturday - with Rieko Ioane scoring two tries. Mr Edwards - who is taking a year off after working in IT in London for the past decade - and his camper van are currently at Lake Taupo between Auckland and Wellington, where a crowd of fellow Lions fans are also staying. There are two more Test matches to come. ""Of course, I want the Lions to win both games. But after last Saturday, we have to be a bit careful with our expectations,"" he added.","When a British rugby fan supporting his side in New Zealand was offered a place to stay over with some @placeholder locals , he had no clue he would end up in the home of two All Blacks stars .",dominant,immediate,friendly,illegal,british,2
"As Flybe prepares to go head to head with Loganair from the beginning of September, some flights from Stornoway to Glasgow are on sale for just £50. The airlines have jointly operated routes across the Highlands and islands under a franchise agreement since 2008. But last year Flybe announced that it was terminating its contract with the Scottish airline from 31 August. It has formed an alliance with Eastern Airways to operate busy routes between the Northern and Western Isles and the mainland. Loganair has said it will operate in ""its own right"" in direct competition with its former partner. Speaking to BBC Radio Scotland, economist Tony Mackay predicted that one of the airlines would be a casualty of the price war. ""I think that one of them will stop because they'll be losing money,"" he said. ""I don't see there being enough people to justify competition on these routes for more than a few months."" Passengers will be the real winners of the price war, according to the travel editor of The Independent, Simon Calder. ""I think it's going to be very good in the short term but I think, by Christmas, given the sparse community on the islands and the fact that people generally don't like being tourists in that part of Scotland in the winter, it could get quite nasty,"" he said. ""But it really is too early to call at this stage."" Loganair said it was up for the fight. Its managing director Jonathan Hinkles said the airline had operated in Shetland for 45 years and it had a ""long future"" ahead of it. He claimed Flybe's chief executive had said they were committed to the area ""for a year"". ""Well I have got news for her,"" he said. ""We are committed to this for the next 45 years as well."" But it was Flybe who was responsible for driving down prices on the island routes, according to its chief revenue officer Vincent Hodder. ""Instead of roughly £300 round trips, we are now talking about £50 one-way fares,"" he said. ""The massive reduction of the price is a direct result of Flybe entering the market. I do believe that there is room for two operators on the route."" He added: ""We firmly believe that by offering lower fares, we can stimulate business links, we can stimulate leisure links.""",A price war has broken out on some air @placeholder to the Northern and the Western Isles .,services,losses,progress,value,power,0
"SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby said in a statement on Thursday that his company would no longer use such practices. The revelation came out after a worker from the San Diego park was discovered posing as an activist last year. The company has faced intense criticism by animal rights activists who say it is enslaving marine animals at its 11 parks across the US. ""The board has directed that the company's management team end a practice in which certain employees posed as animal rights activists,"" Mr Manby announced on Thursday. He said the decision to send people undercover was ""to maintain the safety and security of company employees, customers, and animals in the face of credible threats that the company had received"". SeaWorld employee Paul McComb was briefly suspended in July after the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) accused him of trying to incite violence among peaceful protesters whilst posting as an activist. But SeaWorld announced on Thursday that he has since returned to work in a different department. PETA says the company's refusal to dismiss Mr McComb shows that it condones corporate spying. SeaWorld has been struggling with falling visitor numbers across its parks in the US since a critical documentary film, Blackfish, was released three years ago. In December it announced plans to phase out controversial public displays by killer whales, which have been the centrepiece at three parks operated in California, Florida and Texas. Animal rights activists argue keeping the mammals - also known as orcas - in captivity is cruel and unnecessary.",US marine @placeholder park SeaWorld has admitted some of its employees posed as animal activists to spy on its critics .,animal,amusement,hopeful,services,opposition,1
"A tumultuous year in senior management, continuing into the start of this year, required revisions to the accounts. Several directors left and the chief executive, who is scheduled to leave, is no longer receiving a bonus. The accounts do not give detail of what went wrong, though the boardroom rows were well publicised in the media. However, the report to Companies House indicates the company has lost out from the drop in energy prices, buying its fuel in advance of the sharp drop in oil market. In a statement with the accounts, the directors stated: ""The group has faced significant operating and cost pressures. ""We anticipate that these cost pressures will remain in 2015 and we will remain proactive in seeking to mitigate the impact of these cost pressures"". Lothian Buses revenue in 2014 was up by 2.3% to £135m. Pre-tax profits fell from £11.7m to £10.1m. The company is owned mainly by City of Edinburgh Council, with small stakes held by neighbouring Lothian councils. It owns more than 650 buses, and carries more than two million passengers each week. The numbers transported were up in 2014 by 2.6% to a total of 118 million.","Lothian Buses , which @placeholder Edinburgh public transport , including trams and tourist tours , has reported a drop in profits during last year .",supply,owns,further,revised,dominates,4
"It comes after Denbighshire council was granted permission to compulsorily purchase the former North Wales Hospital in Denbigh. Owner Freemont (Denbigh) Ltd had opposed the compulsory purchase. There has been a long-running dispute between both sides concerned about the future of the historical building. The Rightmove website advert said the council ""does not intend to develop the site but to work with a third party/developer that will"". The council had agreed to pass ownership of the building to the North Wales Building Preservation Trust, a non profit-making organisation which will receive support from the Princes Regeneration Trust. The property is set for auction later this month. A Denbighshire council spokesperson said the owners had the right to try to sell it as the hospital site has still not been transferred into the ownership of the council. He said the authority would still continue with the compulsory purchase process. ""The High Court's ruling in March means that we are one step closer to handing over the site to the trust. ""However, there are many issues to be resolved before the council can take ownership and for the council to pass the ownership on to the trust. ""If the site is sold in the meantime, the council would need to negotiate with the new owner.""",The owners of a former Victorian asylum in north Wales have put it on the market for potential @placeholder with a £ 2.25 m price tag .,redevelopment,purchase,issues,involvement,agreement,0
"Officers said the consequences could have been ""catastrophic"" when an Edinburgh train ploughed through it at Livingston North station. The Scotrail driver spotted the ladder and applied the brakes, but was unable to stop in time. The youths were witnessed tethering the ladder to the tracks. They remained at the scene to watch as it was hit by the train. British Transport Police tweeted an image of the crushed ladder in a bid to trace those behind the incident which happened earlier this month. PC Craig Wilson said: ""The ladder could have easily been propelled onto the platform and struck a member of the public. Not to mention the fact that this train could have been derailed. ""It might have seemed like fun but the consequences could have been catastrophic.""","Four "" @placeholder "" youths who tied a metal ladder to railway tracks in West Lothian are being hunted by police .",reckless,unacceptable,lost,mysterious,runaway,0
"He is allowed a 1.5kg (3lb) luggage allowance. Items he's packing include a sick bag, a book belonging to Yuri Gagarin, a flashlight and photos of his family. What would you take with you to the ISS? Here are some of your suggestions. Photos were a popular choice. Jennie Rigg said she would take photos of her dogs, Roxy and Spike. Jennie went on to suggest that teddy bears may struggle with the g-force, although from your reaction we think a few bears might attempt the journey. Suzie Robbo's bear, called Ted, goes everywhere with her. Janet Baldwin thought her bear would enjoy space, while the BBC's political correspondent Chris Mason favoured taking his soft toy Andrex puppy. Sarah Hall was torn between the practical and the comforting: Michelle Jones tweeted to say: ""It's got to be tea for me."" She wasn't the only one who wanted to take a favourite brew: A few alternative suggestions came from Emily Morris, Simon Lowden and Miles Geilinger: And finally another practical suggestion from a Russian tweeter who suggests food would be a good option. We hope there will be enough of that on the ISS already! Thank you for all of your suggestions. Tim Peake in space: Want to know more? Tim Peake live: Launch day live video and updates Special report page: For the latest news, analysis and video Video: How the view from space affects your mind Explainer:  The journey into space Social media: Twitter looks ahead to lift-off","As UK astronaut Tim Peake heads to the International Space Station ( ISS ) , he 'll have packed a few @placeholder items to take with him .",personal,national,special,important,unusual,0
"Lorraine Ridout, who was 57 when reported missing, of Gabalfa, was last seen on Aberporth Road on 31 January 2016. There have been no confirmed sightings since and police are still trying to establish what happened. Her daughter Christine urged anyone with information to come forward. The police investigation, which has included searches of the River Taff and two family properties, has been described as ""the largest urban search police in Cardiff have ever undertaken"". But it has failed to find any clue to Ms Ridout's whereabouts. She was last seen between 19:00 and 20:00 GMT that day after heading to a friend's house but did not arrive. Her daughter assumed she had stayed at an auntie's house but when she did not come home the following evening she ""realised that something was wrong"". Christine Ridout said: ""My mum's handbag was there, her phone, her tobacco. Anyone who knows my mum knows she goes everywhere with tobacco. ""This is unusual for my mum, she doesn't like to go to areas she's unaware of. ""We're a year down the line, where searches have been carried out, we have done as much as we can as a family to look for my mum but at this stage you just don't know where to look any more."" Christine Ridout said her mother's disappearance ""hit home"" when the family had to spend her birthday on 20 December and their first Christmas without her. ""If you haven't got any closure... if you don't know where your mum is or you don't know what's happened to her, it wasn't the same,"" she said. She described her mother as funny, who loved music and singing and was a Marvin Gaye fan. ""She was just lovely, if she could help you then she would,"" she added. Son Peter said: ""Obviously it's difficult, no more closure at this stage and her not being found. It's been really tough as a family."" The pair appealed for people who may know anything to come forward, ""no matter how small"" the information. Anniversary leaflets were handed out to people in and around Fairwater on Tuesday afternoon. ""My mum was lovely and she deserves to be found, whether it's good or bad we can't do the right thing by my mum without any answers,"" Christine Ridout added. Det Insp Mark O'Shea, of South Wales Police, said: ""Something occurred that stopped her returning home to her much-loved family.""","The daughter of a woman from Cardiff who has been missing for exactly one year said the family were "" @placeholder "" for answers .",blamed,waiting,desperate,responsible,motivated,2
"Charles Bloch, 22, was with his girlfriend and dog Carlo on Friday when he was told by a taxi driver he could not take the dog for religious reasons. It is the second time this year Mr Bloch has been refused a taxi because of his dog but this time his girlfriend shared a video of it on social media. ADT Taxis admitted its driver broke the law and he has since been sacked. Commenting on the case, Leicester City Council said religion was ""not a sensible excuse"" and drivers are told about the law on their licence and during exams. ""It's extremely frustrating,"" said Mr Bloch, a student at De Montfort University in Leicester. ""But, it's a very common thing and happens a lot."" Mr Bloch has deteriorating eyesight due to glaucoma and in April was refused a ride by an Uber driver who also cited religious reasons. ""I have no hatred towards the driver and his religion, and I would respect that if the law wasn't there, but the law is there to help people be more integrated into the community,"" he said. Under the Disability Discrimination Act, it is illegal for a private hire vehicle to refuse to take a disabled person because they have an assistance dog, nor can they charge more. Anyone found guilty of an offence under the act is liable to a fine. Assistance dogs are defined as dogs trained to guide someone who is blind, deaf, epileptic or suffers a condition which affects mobility. Drivers can apply to a licensing authority for exemption from carrying assistance dogs, but only on medical grounds. Source: UK Government ADT Taxis posted a statement on its Facebook page, saying it was ""deeply ashamed"" by the driver's conduct. A city council spokesman said: ""Drivers are legally required to accept bookings from passengers with assistance dogs unless the driver has a medical exemption certificate. ""We're not aware of any taxi drivers in Leicester to which this applies."" He said they were considering whether to revoke the driver's licence and had contacted Mr Bloch with regards to legal action being taken.",A blind man was barred from using a taxi by a driver who took religious @placeholder to his guide dog .,lost,belonging,exception,orders,references,2
"12 August 2016 Last updated at 08:56 BST The giant helium balloon measures seven metres wide and was put together using satellite images of the moon. Luke Jerram, the artist behind the balloon, said: ""It's taken about six months to make and I'm hoping people will be inspired when they look at it and see all the craters and the details."" But shortly after Luke's comments, something went a little bit wrong... watch the video to find out what happened.",A @placeholder balloon designed as an exact replica of the moon was due to make its debut at the International Bristol Balloon Festival .,lifelong,brilliant,single,special,manned,3
"The study suggested only 12% feel their work-life balance is ""just right"". Less than a quarter (22%) think they have ""the right balance of time and money for their family to thrive"". The poll was carried out by Family Friendly Working Scotland group, which works with the Scottish government. The organisation said inflexible work arrangements were often to blame, with many parents saying they missed out on special family moments. These included attending school plays or putting their children to bed. The poll suggested: Family Friendly Working Scotland said its findings showed 27% of working parents in Scotland worked more than two extra unpaid hours each week - the equivalent of an extra 2.5 weeks a year. Of those, 15% worked more than four extra unpaid hours a week, equating to 25 extra days a year. The findings were published as Family Friendly Working Scotland launched Nation Work Life week. Nikki Slowey, the organisation's programme director, said it was ""disheartening that so few Scottish parents have the right work-life balance"". She said: ""Families need both time and money to thrive, yet less than a quarter of parents we surveyed said they have this. ""As parents we want to support our children through the many milestones in their lives, whether that's starting school, starring in their school play or preparing for important exams. ""But balancing this support alongside the demands of work can be very challenging, especially if your employer gives you little or no flexibility, or shows no understanding."" Speaking on BBC Radio Scotland's Good Morning Scotland programme, Ms Slowey added: ""I don't think there are enough employers recognising the link between good family-friendly policies or good flexible working and how this is good for business. ""Not enough organisations are making the link that actually when they have a family-friendly workplace their employees are more productive, more engaged, more motivated and that the absenteeism rates reduce, and that they are much more successful at recruiting and retaining staff."" The Scottish government's Minister for Childcare and Early Years, Mark McDonald, said: ""This poll shows how difficult it can be for parents in Scotland to achieve the right balance between the time they spend at work and with their family. ""The Scottish government is determined to do all we can to ensure Scotland's workplaces offer flexible working arrangements so parents can achieve a balance that suits their family life, and employers can benefit from improved rates of loyalty and productivity.""","Most working parents in Scotland are unhappy with the balance between their home and work life , according to a poll by a group of @placeholder organisations .",voluntary,extreme,crude,political,professional,0
"The A1(M) was shut southbound after the truck carrying beer, wine and spirits crashed at Norman Cross, but the carriageway has since reopened. A car went into a river following a collision at Christchurch. A tree also fell on to a lorry in Wilburton. Police advised motorists to take care due to the strong winds caused by remnants of Hurricane Gonzalo. No one was seriously hurt as the car went into the river after colliding with a lorry on the B1098 at Sixteen Foot Bank, Christchurch. The road was shut while the car was recovered. Another lorry also caused disruption to rush hour commuters after it went in a ditch on the A14 near Fenstanton on Monday night. In Godmanchester, a three-vehicle crash on the A1198 shut the road, while a fallen tree hit a lorry on Wilburton High Street. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the UK due to high winds, telling people to beware of disruption throughout the day.",A lorry was turned on its side and a car plunged into a river as high winds spread @placeholder on Cambridgeshire roads .,havoc,down,over,lost,focusing,0
"Davies is the most common surname among the new Tory politicians with Byron, Chris and James winning seats for Gower, Brecon and Vale of Clwyd. Stephen Kinnock, the son of former Labour leader Neil, has become an MP after Labour held on to Aberavon. And Plaid's first female MP Liz Saville Roberts held Dwyfor Meirionnydd. Here's a list of the new MPs by constituency: Stephen Kinnock and wife, Danish prime minister, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, arrived at the Aberavon count in Neath under the glare of media on Thursday night as Danish journalists were among those interested in the result. The Conservatives' Chris Davies gained the Brecon and Radnorshire seat from the Liberal Democrats. He took 16,453 votes against Roger Williams from the Liberal Democrats who received 11,351. Jo Stevens gained Cardiff Central for Labour from the Liberal Democrats' Jenny Willott. The Tories held Cardiff North but the party has a new MP in Craig Williams as Jonathan Evans stepped down. Liz Saville Roberts has become Plaid Cymru's first female MP to take over from Elfyn Llwyd at Dwyfor Meirionnydd. Prime Minister David Cameron paid tribute to the party's outgoing parliamentary leader in March. The Conservatives have won the constituency of Gower - a seat Labour has held for more than 100 years. Following two recounts, AM Byron Davies gained the seat with 15,862 votes - a majority of just 27. Labour held the ward with Gerald Jones who has taken over from Dai Havard who was elected in 2001. Announcing his plan to retire last September, he said given the debate over further devolution and any constitutional change, it would be ""best"" for a new representative to become directly involved from the start. Christina Rees takes over the Labour held seat of Neath from stalwart Peter Hain. During his lengthy career, Mr Hain served in the cabinet under the former prime ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, with stints as Northern Ireland Secretary, Welsh Secretary, Work and Pensions Secretary and Leader of the House of Commons. Labour held on to Swansea East with Carolyn Harris who takes over from Sian James - first elected in 2005 - who wanted to ""pursue other opportunities and other campaign interests"". Nick Thomas-Symonds takes over at Labour-held Torfaen from Paul Murphy after 28 years in parliament. With just 237 votes in it, the Conservatives' Dr James Davies took the Vale of Clwyd constituency from Labour's Chris Ruane, who had represented it for 18 years.","Eleven new MPs are representing Wales , with three seats won by the Tories and others taking up the @placeholder from Labour and Plaid Cymru colleagues .",challenge,withdrawal,remainder,latest,role,4
"The former wrestler joins the WRU from Toulon in the summer after his stint as head of strength and conditioning on the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand. Stridgeon has been a consultant with Wales since the 2015 Rugby World Cup. ""I have enjoyed my time with Wales since linking up in 2015 and I'm excited at the opportunity,"" he said. Stridgeon previously worked with Wales coach Warren Gatland at Wasps, before moving on to England and Toulon. Gatland is currently on a sabbatical from his Wales role as he coaches the Lions, but he welcomed Stridgeon's appointment. ""Paul's appointment is fantastic for Welsh rugby and I'm delighted that we have been able to secure his services,"" the New Zealander said. ""I have worked alongside him in a number of roles and his impact with Wales since 2015 has been noticeable.""",Paul Stridgeon has been appointed @placeholder physical performance manager by the Welsh Rugby Union ( WRU ) .,senior,declared,assistant,national,best,3
"The naughty swan, who's been nicknamed 'Asboy', has been caught on camera causing terror on the River Cam. Witnesses report Asboy pecking at people, attacking canoeists and even flying into families. Ricky was brave enough to go to Cambridge to try and track down Asboy...",Swans are usually known for being majestic and @placeholder creatures ... except for one bird that 's been causing havoc in Cambridge .,mysterious,powerful,elegant,charming,great,2
"Piracy news site TorrentFreak says brands including Omega, Fossil and Cartier are sending cease-and-desist notices to websites offering their watch-face designs for download. Many smartwatches offer users the chance to customise the design. One watch-face website said it acted swiftly to remove copyrighted designs. Smartwatches are available from a range of firms including Samsung, Sony and LG. Next year Apple will launch a version. According to TorrentFreak, Richemont - the company behind brands such as Cartier IWC and Panerai - has lodged notices against watch-face sites citing breaches of its trademark rights. In some cases, TorrentFreak reports, it is giving sites 24 hours to remove infringing content. ""We prefer to never comment on trademark protection issues,"" Richemont told the BBC. Swatch-owned Omega, also highlighted by TorrentFreak as requesting take-downs, did not respond to requests for comment either. Sites such as Facerepo offer users the chance to download a traditional face on to their smartwatches. It describes itself as ""a repository of watch-faces for Android Wear devices"" but goes on to say that ""all faces hosted on the site are the property of the original content creator"". It told TorrentFreak that it acts quickly to remove watch-faces that are infringing copyright. ""Although some of the replica faces we've received take-downs for are very cool-looking and represent significant artistic talent on the part of the designer, we believe that owners of copyrights or trademarks have the right to defend their brand,"" it told the news site. Last week, Apple released its WatchKit developer tools, allowing developers to begin creating apps for the Apple Watch. Currently those tools do not support the creation of custom watch-face designs.","Luxury - watchmakers are cracking down on the growing trend of copying traditional watch - faces on to @placeholder devices , according to reports .",smart,free,digital,maritime,national,0
"In a statement in the official Granma newspaper, the government described the project as ""a serious error"". ""The symbols of the Revolution are and will always be sacred,"" it read. The colognes - Ernesto and Hugo - were unveiled on Thursday by a state laboratory in the capital, Havana. Labiofam said Ernesto, the cologne named after the Argentine-born revolutionary who helped Fidel Castro take over in Cuba in 1959, would be a woodsy and refreshing citric scent with notes of talcum powder. Hugo, named after the late Venezuelan president, would offer a softer, fruitier fragrance with hints of mango and papaya. ""They will be very attractive colognes, but the names also mean a lot to us,"" said Isabel Gonzalez, vice-president for research and development for Labiofam during the launch. But the project was mocked in the social networks and criticised by supporters of the Cuban Revolution, who considered it disrespectful. Labiofam had been in the process of developing stylised bottles and labels for the products before putting them on sale in Cuba and overseas. ""We didn't want to create propaganda, but rather pay homage to them and help their names endure,"" said Cuban biochemist Mario Valdes, who led the scent design team, on Thursday. The company said it had obtained the agreement of the families of Che Guevara and Hugo Chavez to use their names in the colognes. But that has now been denied by the Cuban government. ""The details of this irresponsible action were discussed in detail on Friday with the company's director and the employees who presented the products, which were still being developed,"" read the statement of the Executive Committee of the Ministers' Council, headed by Cuban President Raul Castro. ""The appropriate measures will be taken to deal with this serious error. ""Such initiatives will never be accepted either by our people or by the Revolutionary Government.""",The Cuban government has said it will take @placeholder action against a state pharmaceutical company that created perfumes named Ernesto Che Guevara and Hugo Chavez .,immediate,parliamentary,disciplinary,vital,decisive,2
"A University of Copenhagen study suggests excessive use of social media can create feelings of envy. It particularly warns about the negative impact of ""lurking"" on social media without connecting with anyone. The study suggests taking a break from using social media. The study of more than 1,000 participants, mostly women, says that ""regular use of social networking such as Facebook can negatively affect your emotional well-being and satisfaction with life"". Researchers warn of envy and a ""deterioration of mood"" from spending too long looking at other people's social media stories, induced by ""unrealistic social comparisons"". If this suggests a picture of long irritable hours over a screen, depressed by the boasts and posts of others, then the researchers say that it does not need to be this way. Actively engaging in conversation and connecting with people on social media seems to be a much more positive experience, suggests the study, published in the journal Cyberpsychology, Behaviour and Social Networking. This seems to be much less gloomy than ""passive"" users who spend too long ""lurking"" on social networking websites without getting involved. Another approach to improve well-being, says the study, is to stop using social media altogether for a week. That's if you can resist the temptation to look at all those unbearably smug pictures of skiing holidays...","Too much Facebook browsing at Christmas - and seeing all those "" @placeholder "" families and holiday photos - is more likely to make you miserable than festive , research suggests .",unacceptable,perfect,absurd,revolutionary,useful,1
"A 3-0 home defeat by Crewe on Tuesday means the Reds have won only two of their last 12 matches. ""I would like our fans to be patient with the family. We are fighting relentlessly to be better,"" Eren said in a statement on the club website. ""Our football has improved this season. The infrastructure and recruitment has given the club a solid platform."" Eren completed his takeover of Crawley 12 months ago, with plans to take the club into the Championship within 10 years. The Turkish businessman appointed former Chelsea academy coach Dermot Drummy as manager in the summer and Crawley were in the top six in mid-October. However, they have since slipped to 16th - the position they were in when Eren bought the club. He said: ""While we have played some exciting football in a few games we have also had disappointing results. ""This is normal for a squad with 22 new faces. It is still a period of growing stability and togetherness. ""The performance against Crewe was not positive. I'm certain the players will answer and display their true ability in the remaining matches. ""I believe we will finish the season positively and set up a foundation for an exciting season ahead."" Meanwhile, Crawley midfielder Aryan Tajbakhsh has extended his loan with National League South side Wealdstone for a further month.",Crawley Town owner Ziya Eren has told fans that @placeholder will take time after a poor run of form in League Two .,free,success,it,rebuilding,believes,1
"BBC Sport has learned the Crystal Palace midfielder has a hamstring injury, and could be a doubt for the home game against Israel in Sunday. Wales are already without Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen, West Brom defender James Chester and Nottingham Forest's David Vaughan. Wolverhampton Wanderers' Dave Edwards is likely to take Ledley's place in the starting line-up. A win in Nicosia tonight would put Wales on the brink of qualifying for the final stages of a tournament for the first time since 1958. ""There's been no official confirmation yet but I understand Joe Ledley is out of tonight's game,"" said BBC Wales football correspondent Rob Phillips. ""His absence will be a huge blow for Wales because he can play that holding midfield role. Chris Coleman is already missing Liverpool's Joe Allen who is out of this game with suspension and out of Sunday's match injured. ""The hole created by Ledley's absence is expected to be filled by the Wolves midfielder Dave Edwards, whose last game for his country was in Novi Sad - that 6-1 defeat inflicted by Serbia - but he's always been a reliable performer for Wales. ""Jazz Richards, who's left Swansea for Fulham, is expected to be at right wing back, a return on the cards too in that defence for Ben Davies so the Welsh team should be: Wayne Hennessy, winning his 50th cap, Richards, Gunter, Ashley Williams, Davies, Neil Taylor as five across the back. The three in midfield will be Edwards, Andy King and Aaron Ramsey and up front Gareth Bale and Hal Robson Kanu.""",Joe Ledley will miss Wales ' @placeholder Euro 2016 qualifying match with Cyprus .,crucial,first,upcoming,major,next,0
"She is in Chad to meet French soldiers based there as part of the Barkhane anti-terrorism force. Chadian opposition parties say she should have been banned from visiting describing her as a champion of ""fascist"" policies. It is the first time Ms Le Pen is in Africa in an official capacity. The plane carrying Ms Le Pen to Chad departed only a few hours after she took part in a live presidential debate on French TV where she reasserted that fighting Islamist fundamentalist networks would be her priority as president. The Barkhane force is made up of about 3,000 French soldiers along with troops from Mali, Mauritania, Burkina Faso and Chad. It has been set up in an effort to stifle jihadist groups in the Sahel region in West and North Africa. Ms Le Pen's planned meeting with the French soldiers is seen as a move to mark her commitment to stopping Islamist fundamentalism at the root before it is exported to France. France has been hit in recent years by deadly attacks, including the Charlie Hebdo killings and the Bataclan night club attack, all claimed by radical Islamist groups. The FN leader proposes to curb immigration and increase military spending as a way of safeguarding France against future attacks. She wants to hike defence spending to a minimum of 2% of France's GDP. Her visit to Chad has created a controversy with opposition parties in the country. ""[Marine Le Pen], who is xenophobic and even fascist, is undertaking the visit under the pretext of meeting [soldiers] of Operation Barhkane, but the real reasons are elsewhere,"" the Patriotic Rally of Renewal (PRR) opposition said in a statement. ""Marine Le Pen is coming to Chad, just like the other French political elites, to seek funds for her campaign from the Chadian authorities, who are known for their generosity towards the latter,"" PRR added. ""Chad is no longer a French colony and the Chadian people must break ties with the neo-colonialist policy of France and take its destiny in its hand,"" PRR said in its statement. Ms Le Pen has not commented on this criticism levelled against her.","French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen , the leader of the far - right Front National ( FN ) party , is making a @placeholder visit to Africa , a party official said .",special,speaking,rare,major,curious,2
"Media playback is not supported on this device The Baku result comes a month after Northern Ireland suffered a 3-2 loss at the hands of minnows Luxembourg. ""The players have made it difficult for themselves,"" added O'Neill. ""I'm not going to say we've been progressing at a rate of knots. We're progressing in small steps and taking a few setbacks. This was another one."" He added: ""Some of our performances have been good but we just have to live with the results and they've been poor, there's no getting away from that."" Media playback is not supported on this device Friday night's defeat, courtesy of goals from Rufat Dadasov and Mahir Shukurov, means Northern Ireland have taken just two points from a possible 12 against the two lowest ranked teams in their World Cup qualifying group. They now have just one match - on Tuesday against Israel - to avoid an embarrassing bottom-placed. The result was compounded by Jonny Evans's injury-time red card for a crude foul that led directly to Azerbaijan's second. Evans will now be suspended for the game in Israel, alongside Gareth McAuley, who was booked for talking back to the referee, and Oliver Norwood. O'Neill declined to hold his tongue on those incidents, although insists his side have been harshly treated by officials over the course of the qualification group. ""Jonny has admitted it was frustration so that was stupid for a player of his level and the level he plays at with Manchester United. He should know better,"" O'Neill added. ""You could see frustration creeping in to the players as the game went on, not only towards the opposition but also to the referee. ""We have to learn to control that. And as for Gareth, anything for dissent is inexcusable, simple as that. ""But for a team like us, who who have committed virtually the fewest fouls in Europe, to have the disciplinary record we have is a bit of a joke.""","Northern Ireland manager Michael O' Neill says the 2 - 0 World Cup qualifier defeat by Azerbaijan is another "" @placeholder lesson "" for his team .",harsh,worst,fresh,humiliating,obsolete,0
"The firm's billionaire founder Michael Dell now looks set to win shareholder backing for his drawn-out $24.8bn (£15.7bn) buyout of the PC company. In a letter to shareholders, Mr Icahn said ""it would be almost impossible to win"" a vote on the takeover. Mr Icahn had argued the bid by Mr Dell and private equity firm Silver Lake undervalued the company. In the letter he blamed delays in the vote, which had been postponed twice, and was highly critical of the board. ""The Dell board, like so many boards in this country, reminds me of Clark Gable's last words in ""Gone with the Wind,"" they simply ""don't give a damn"", Mr Icahn wrote. The PC maker has been under pressure as consumers shift away from traditional computers. Mr Dell has pledged to shift the business away from PCs into mobile devices and business software. His bid to take his company private includes an offer of $13.75 per share plus a 13-cent dividend. Under Mr Dell's plan shareholders will be bought out and the company removed from the stock exchange. He argues that it will be easier to reinvigorate Dell without the pressure of shareholder scrutiny.",Billionaire investor Carl Icahn has abandoned his @placeholder to stop computer maker Dell being taken private .,efforts,role,future,ambition,appeal,0
"Here, Anjali and her uncle - her father has migrated to Pune to look for work, and her mother is a vegetable vendor - will stand under the blazing sun for up to three hours to fill 150 litres of drinking water in 15 containers, a smorgasbord of shiny kitchen utensils and brightly coloured plastic tanks. At home, the taps dried up three months ago. Every eighth day a municipal water tanker comes to her street, providing 200 litres of water to every family. It's never enough for her family, so Anjali, frail and enervated, is spending her summer holidays collecting water in the soaring heat. Aren't you afraid that she might suffer from a heatstroke? I ask her uncle. Last week a 12-year-old girl died of heatstroke after spending four hours gathering water from a hand pump in the neighbouring Beed district. Anjali had already spent more than two hours when I met her. The uncle shrugs off my question. ""Compulsion, compulsion,"" he mutters under his breath. ""We don't have a choice."" The scarcity of water leaves people with few - and mostly awkward - choices. So it is with Latur's residents, who are among the 330 million people in 256 districts in India affected by drought, brought on by three years of poor rainfall. Not surprisingly, the lives of half a million people in the district's main city now revolve around water. They worry about getting supplies, and mull their choices. Will I wait for the tanker or head to the queue? Or should I check the hand pump down the street? At home, the choices are no less onerous. Should I take a second bath in the sweltering heat? Should I cook something that consumes less water? Should I invite friends for dinner? Should I postpone an operation to save money for water? The oft-prophesised war of the 21st Century over water is already being fought in the minds of many here. The city is rife with rumour and suspicion. Is a municipal councillor diverting more tankers to his constituency? Is my neighbour bribing the tanker driver and siphoning supplies? In the fierce battles over water, two people - a volunteer managing a water queue, and a woman, exhausted by long hours in the queue - have reportedly died of heart attacks. People have come to blows in queues. To avert water riots, authorities imposed orders prohibiting large gatherings at water collection sites last month. There have been protests outside storage tanks, prompting authorities to put spiky gates on the concrete spiral stairways to prevent people from scampering up. A main police station in the city is coping with up to 20 complaints from people squabbling over water. ""People are pretty worked up over water,"" says Sudhakar Boakar, a policeman who is in charge of the station. The rich buy bottled water for drinking and private tanker supplies for cleaning and washing. The poor and not-so-well-off, spend most of their time waiting for municipality tanker supplies or queuing up outside storage tanks. ""This has been the new normal for six to eight months now,"" says councillor Shailesh Swami. ""Things worsened after the taps ran dry four months ago."" On a still, hot night, a long queue builds outside a storage tank in the heart of the city. The roads are deserted, but the wet pavement is humming with activity. A steady stream of weary water hunters trickles in under flickering street lights. The containers - buckets, drums, bowls, pots, pitchers - squat in a queue of their own. Around midnight, Rabindra Mirkale, a factory worker, riding a moped, arrives with his nephew and 12 containers. It is a minor miracle - the number of vessels Mr Mirkale yokes to his decrepit two-wheeler; hunting water, clearly, inspires jugaad, an Indian word that means ingenious improvisation in the face of scarce resources. It's going to be a long night ahead. Mr Mirkale reckons he will get his 200 litres of water around daybreak, some six hours later. ""I work all day and collect water all night. I have no life,"" he grins. Now Sheikh Mainuddin arrives, dragging a bicycle carrying a staggering 20 containers. He's walked a kilometre in the sweltering heat. There are a dozen people in his house, he says, waiting for water. ""The once-a-week tanker water is not enough."" There is tension as more people join the queue. An anxious mother awaits her turn, putting her child to sleep on top of a reservoir nearby. Rubbish burns on a landfill next to the tank, making the air hotter. Then suddenly, the transformer blows out, plunging the queue into darkness, completing a picture of urban dystopia. Authorities claim 125 tankers are ferrying drinking water to residents every day. Latur's senior-most official Pandurang Pole tells me at the peak of the water famine in February, the city was getting a quarter of its daily requirement of 25 million litres. Two years of paltry rainfall has reduced the main Manjara river, which supplied most of Latur's water, to a gritty mass of silt and rock. Now, Mr Pole says, the city is managing to narrow the gap by securing nearly 20 million litres a day by scrounging from every available source: two dams, a barrage, 150 bore wells, reviving a defunct water supply scheme, and most importantly, the much-talked about water train. ""It is a difficult situation,"" he says. ""We now have stocks until July and are hoping for rains this year."" Outside the city, things are gloomier. Tankers are supplying water to 150 of the 800 villages. Groundwater levels have fallen below 500ft (152m). Desperate villagers are clambering down wells looking for dregs of water. Growing water-guzzling cash crops like sugarcane and cotton for years meant that the groundwater wasn't destined to last long in a drought-prone district of 4.5 million people. More than 30 debt-stricken farmers have taken their lives this year. But there are also stories of hope in a cruelly arid landscape. People, by and large, have been extraordinarily patient and resilient even as politicians score brownie points by sticking party posters on water tankers and taking credit for the water train. Far away from the din, local people, goaded by the Art of Living Foundation, have already contributed 30m rupees ($450,113; £311,487) to dredge an 18km (11-mile)-stretch of the bone-dry Manjara, the district's lifeline. Twenty dredgers are working round the clock to finish the job. ""The drying up of the river is Latur's shame,"" says Mahadev Gomare of the group. ""Nature has given us water. We should protect the sources."" A young farmer, who bought a bore well to irrigate his dry 10-acre farm and grow corn, has instead decided to supply water free to villagers for two hours every evening. ""Crops can wait,"" says Vikas Manikrao Sul, 31, who's also a lawyer. ""Providing water to affected families is more important. In times of scarcity, you should not think of profit."" In the long term, Latur has to conserve and harvest its water better, and change cropping patterns to avert a similar disaster. But, before that, it has to rain a lot. ""I always feel thirsty. Is that what happens to you when it doesn't rain for years?"" says Shailesh Swami, looking up at the cloudless sky.","It is 42 C in the shade , but that does n't @placeholder 10 - year - old Anjali Patole from queuing up every day near a water tank on a baking pavement in the city of Latur in the western state of Maharashtra .",save,deter,offer,lost,inspired,1
"Janice Bannister's dog Sylvia went missing during a beach walk on Saturday afternoon. Ms Bannister from Telford said she has been scouring the island since the Japanese Shiba Inu disappeared. She hired the helicopter from Caernarfon Airport after a sighting of the dog in the dunes at Newborough beach. ""It is a huge area of dunes... you could not walk it or cycle it,"" she said. She only visited the area for a day trip to meet a friend. But a local resident has been giving Ms Bannister lodging since Saturday so she can continue the search. Although she is due to return home, another person has offered her the free use of a caravan for her return on Saturday. Posters have been put up around the area and a Facebook page has also been created to help coordinate the search. ""I do love that dog,"" she said, which is one of nine that she owns.",A @placeholder dog owner hired a helicopter for £ 750 to help search for her missing pet on Anglesey .,controversial,lost,special,temporary,desperate,4
"The Crystal Place striker had not played for his country since June and rejected a call-up for Friday's match away to Tunisia, which Togo lost 1-0. He returned for Tuesday's match in Lome but his side were held 0-0 by their Group A rivals. Tunisia and Togo have seven points, Liberia have six and a game in hand. Only the 13 group winners are guaranteed passage to the finals in Gabon next year, with the two best runners-up joining them.",Emmanuel Adebayor ended his self - imposed international @placeholder but failed to fire Togo past Tunisia in their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier .,clearance,suspension,hopes,exile,debut,3
"Loughries Primary School, just outside Newtownards in County Down, has 75 pupils. It became an integrated school on 1 September following approval from former education minister John O'Dowd in 2015. It is the 65th such school in Northern Ireland. Originally opened in 1842, it is the oldest surviving school in the Newtownards area. The decision to transform was taken following a ballot in favour of integration by the parents of its pupils. Children from Protestant, Catholic and a variety of other backgrounds are taught together in integrated schools. About 22,000 pupils - 7% of the school population - are educated in them. The first integrated school, Lagan College in Belfast, opened in 1981 and there are now 45 primary schools and 20 post-primary schools across Northern Ireland. They educate around 22,000 pupils, approximately 7% of the school population. Any new integrated school must attract 30% of its pupils from the minority community in the area where the school is situated. However, the growth of the sector has stalled in recent years. A review of integrated education, also commissioned by Mr O'Dowd earlier this year, is due for completion imminently.",A ceremony is to be held on Friday to mark the @placeholder of the newest integrated school in Northern Ireland .,benefits,extent,creation,future,completion,2
"Briton Davies won F42 shot put gold with a Games record at Rio 2016, but was unable to defend his 2012 discus title as it did not feature in Brazil. ""I don't normally say what I'm going for,"" said the Welshman, 25. ""But this time I'm definitely going for the two golds in both disciplines and nothing will be better than being in front of a home crowd."" Davies is set to resume training after taking a post-Rio break. ""As much as I love time off I love what I do and focus has already shifted to London,"" he said. ""Rio was only a stepping stone towards that and London is going to be a huge event, back in the Olympic Stadium."" Davies won F42 discus and shot put golds at the past two IPC World Athletics Championships - in Lyon in 2013 and in Doha two years later.",Paralympic champion Aled Sion Davies @placeholder two gold medals at the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships in London .,suffered,promoted,remains,wants,achieved,3
"Officials in the Canadian city say that the project is necessary in order to replace old infrastructure in the sewage treatment system. The operation has drawn the ire of people in Canada and in the US who have concerns that the river will be polluted with condoms and nappies. The dump was delayed during the recent Canadian election. Officials began releasing the raw sewage into the river just after midnight local time (05:00 GMT) on Wednesday, and say it could last about a week. Citizens are being asked not to flush medication, condoms or tampons down the toilet while the operation goes on. The diversion of the raw waste is needed so that workers can replace a snow chute - a large opening that funnels water from melting snow to a facility used to treat the sewage. Officials at the city of Montreal have said the dump will have little effect on the fish population and will not affect the quality of drinking water for citizens. The plan was approved by Canada's new environment minister on the condition that a host of conditions including extensive monitoring were abided by. However, the plan has drawn ire on both sides of the US-Canada border. Mathieu Traversy, a provincial legislator of Parti Quebecois, said cities were concerned that riverbanks would be marred by ""diapers, condoms and syringes"". Across the border, Senator Chuck Schumer of New York has asked the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to intervene. For its part, the EPA has said it has no regulatory authority over the river, which lies entirely in sovereign Canadian territory.",Montreal has begun a @placeholder dump of 8 bn litres ( 1.75 bn gallons ) of raw sewage into the St Lawrence River .,mass,controversial,rare,fresh,special,1
"The second rower, 29, was placed on the transfer list by the Giants last month after an internal investigation. He helped England to a Test series win over New Zealand in November. ""The Rhinos are a fantastic organisation and I am looking forward to being part of the squad next season,"" said Ferres. ""The last year has seen plenty of ups and downs for me, however this move gives me an opportunity to finally look forward to the future with confidence and be part of something special at the Rhinos.""","Leeds Rhinos will sign Huddersfield 's Brett Ferres for an undisclosed fee , subject to the forward passing a medical and agreeing @placeholder terms .",professional,major,successful,personal,free,3
"The award is given annually to the book considered to best capture the comic spirit of PG Wodehouse. This year marks the first time in the prize's history that it has been split between two winners. Rothschild and Murray beat off competition from former winner Marina Lewycka, formerly shortlisted John O'Farrell, and US author Paul Beatty. It is first literary award for Rothschild, whose book The Improbability of Love was her debut novel. She said: ""To use a word that my hero PG Wodehouse invented, I am terribly 'gruntled' by winning this prize, sharing it with the great Paul Murray."" The Improbability of Love is about the skulduggery of the London art world. The judges described it as ""a wonderful satire on the art trade, preposterous billionaires, Russian oligarchs and much else, a brilliant conceit faultlessly carried off"". Paul Murray's third novel tells the story of two Dubliners: Claude, a banker who decides to rob his own bank and struggling novelist and crook, Paul, who helps him do it. The author said he was ""delighted and honoured"" to win the award. ""I first read PG Wodehouse as a boy and have kept returning to him ever since, longer than any other writer - which makes this award very special,"" he added. The judges said: ""Murray's setup is funny, the elegant zip of his sentences make you smile, his novel is an achingly topical, clever, delightful tale of folly and delusion. We loved it."" As with previous winners, Murray and Rothschild will be presented with a locally-bred Gloucestershire Old Spot pig - named after winning novels - at the Hay Festival on 4 June. The prize was judged by a panel including Hay Festival director Peter Florence, Everyman's Library publisher David Campbell, writer and comedian Sara Pascoe, and BBC books editor James Naughtie. Naughtie said: ""It was impossible to separate these two books, because they made us laugh so much. ""Between them they produce a surfeit wild satire and piercing humour about the subject that can always make us laugh and cry. Money."" The winners were announced ahead of the Hay Festival which begins on Thursday. Previous winners include Alexander McCall Smith, Howard Jacobson and Sir Terry Pratchett.",Authors Paul Murray and Hannah Rothschild have @placeholder won the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize .,traditionally,occasionally,each,twice,jointly,4
"Shadow chancellor Ed Balls was among political rivals to seize on the slip-up, as the hashtag ""villagate"" started trending on Twitter. The PM blamed ""brain fade"", adding ""these things sometimes happen when you are on the stump"". The Conservatives said the reference was not in the PM's prepared speech. Mr Cameron's apparently off-the-cuff remark came during a speech about his plan to increase opportunities for ethnic minority Britons - in which he said Britain was ""a shining example of a country where multiple identities work"". ""Where you can be Welsh and Hindu and British, Northern Irish and Jewish and British, where you can wear a kilt and a turban, where you can wear a hijab covered in poppies. ""Where you can support Man Utd, the Windies and Team GB all at the same time. Of course, I'd rather you supported West Ham."" Questioned about the slip-up by the BBC's Jonny Dymond after the speech, Mr Cameron referred to Green Party leader Natalie Bennett's explanation for her own slip-up when trying to explain her party's policies in a radio interview. ""I had what Natalie Bennett described as a brain fade. I'm a Villa fan... I must have been overcome by something... this morning. But there we are, these things sometimes happen when you are on the stump."" Labour's former communications chief Alastair Campbell was unforgiving on Twitter, writing that the mistake ""says a lot about his character which impacts upon policy. Out of touch. Phoney. Believes nothing."" Shadow chancellor Ed Balls, a Norwich City fan, tweeted: ""Hey David Cameron... I'm off to see that football team I support this afternoon. Name escapes me... they play in yellow... Watford?"" But former Conservative press officer Jonathan Collett rushed to defend Mr Cameron, adding: ""PM is a passionate Villa fan. Takes son to matches ... Suspect speechwriter error."" Quizzed further about his football allegiances, in an interview with Sky News' Murnaghan to be broadcast on Sunday, Mr Cameron said: ""I've been an Aston Villa fan all my life, I literally opened my mouth and I was going off-piste about the fact that in Britain you can be a supporter of the West Indies, a supporter of Manchester United, and a supporter of Team GB. ""I was then busking about other things you can support and was... I don't know what happened to me, it was just one of those things."" He said he had gone ""off script"" with the remark adding: ""By the time you have made as many speeches as I have on this campaign all sorts of funny things start popping out of your mouth."" Mr Cameron said he became a Villa fan after watching the team beat Bayern Munich in the European Cup final as a child. ""But I don't go very often, in fact I haven't been for years and years, but I try and keep up, and I'm hoping we are going to escape the relegation zone, which we're out of now, and obviously the FA Cup final is very exciting."" Reminded of his comment in 2001 in the House of Commons that he wasn't actually a football fan, Mr Cameron said: ""I mean, I'm not a regular attender, I used to play football as a kid, my son plays football, and I try and sort of keep up with what's happening in the Premier League and see how Villa are doing. ""But when they get snug in the middle of the table I tend to sort of, I tend to back off a bit. When we get close to the bottom I get nervous, but I don't know what happened this morning."" Mr Cameron's late uncle Sir William Dugdale was Aston Villa's chairman from 1975 to 1982.",David Cameron has been @placeholder the wrath of Twitter after saying in a speech that he supported West Ham when he is an Aston Villa fan .,feeling,offered,defended,facing,confirmed,0
"According to its website, it has 11 branches in Northern Ireland though some are located within HMV shops. Those shops are thought to employ around 60 people. The company operates a further 71 stores in the Republic of Ireland. Oxtermont, the Dublin-based holding company of the chain, was placed into liquidation on Wednesday morning. The company said the move was a ""direct result of the market decline of shop counter rental"". ""This has resulted in a 30% drop year on year in over the counter DVD rental,"" the firm said in a statement. In 2001, video shops in the UK made 198m rentals. By 2014 that number was down to 36m and most of those were done through the post. In that environment, it's surprising that Xtravision managed to stagger on as long as it did. The liquidators Grant Thornton said their first priority would be to meet and brief employees at all 83 locations and process their entitlements for redundancy. They added that over the coming days they will be in contact with all creditors of the company. Any Xtra-vision gift vouchers will be honoured by HMV which is not affected by the liquidation. Xtra-vision was bought by Hilco Capital Ireland in June 2013 for an undisclosed sum. Hilco specialises in buying distressed retail businesses. The company had previously been owned by Blockbuster and then an Irish investor.",The Xtra-vision DVD rental chain has been placed into liquidation and will @placeholder trading on Wednesday .,prevent,resume,impose,focus,cease,4
"Liberty House is looking to purchase the steelworks in Rotherham, Stocksbridge and Hartlepool, which employ about 2,500 people. Liberty has already bought Scotland's last major steelworks from Tata, which it reopened on Wednesday. However, Tata said talks were still under way with a number of possible bidders for the English sites. A spokesman for the Indian steel giant said: ""Talks are continuing over the potential sale of our specialist steel business in South Yorkshire and our pipe-making business in Hartlepool."" It is in discussions with ""a number of parties in each case"", he said. Liberty House founder Sanjeev Gupta told the BBC: ""We are bound by some process but it's public knowledge that we are working hard to complete on those."" The company declined to comment on details of the bid or when a deal might be agreed. Reuters reported the Liberty bid could be worth £100m for the three steelworks. One source told the BBC that Liberty was ""very close"" to agreeing a deal. Liberty was one of the first bidders for Tata's UK steel business, including Port Talbot - the UK's biggest steelworks - when it was put up for sale earlier this year. In July, Tata entered negotiations with German rival Thyssenkrupp about a European merger, but has continued to talk to other potential buyers of the Rotherham, Stocksbridge and Hartlepool sites.","A bidder for three Tata UK steelworks @placeholder to reach a deal "" within weeks "" , industry sources have told the BBC .",managed,belonged,attempt,hopes,agreed,3
"The warning came as it unveiled a 27bn yen ($346m; £216m) loss for its second quarter, compared with a profit of 31bn yen for the same period last year. The company said the strong yen, floods in Thailand, and weak demand in the US and Europe were to blame. Sony is now projecting an annual net loss of 90bn yen, compared with its previous forecast of 60bn yen profit. The Tokyo-based conglomerate is restructuring its TV operations. The maker of Bravia TVs have seen its TV business lose money for the past seven years. Sony project this part of their company should turn a profit in 2013. Analysts say Sony's TV operations have been hit by price falls, an oversupply of panels, and intense competition and innovation in the electronics market.",Japanese electronics giant Sony has warned that it is on target to make its fourth annual loss in @placeholder .,succession,losses,conflict,closure,conditions,0
"Stars went down in overtime to Edinburgh Capitals on Saturday before thrashing the Caps on Sunday as they came out of a five-game winless run. And LeFebvre couldn't have been happier at how his team bounced back with such a comprehensive victory in the second of the double-header. ""The whole team have worked so hard in these last two weeks and we've been three imports down,"" he said. ""We've put in a good effort and I'm delighted for the guys in the end. ""We ran out of steam on Saturday and Edinburgh are a team that can surprise. ""But It's important for us to keep the momentum going.  It's a good feeling to get three points from the weekend and we'll start to get some bodies back."" On Saturday, Brett Switzer and Justin Faryna fired the Stars two up with Jared Staal scoring in reply for the Caps before Vinny Scarsella added Dundee's third. However, like last week against Fife Flyers, Edinburgh stormed back as Karel Hromas and Taylor MacDougall levelled, taking the game to overtime, where Yevgeni Fyodorov struck for the 4-3 win. On Sunday in Dundee there was quite a turnaround as five goals from Kevin Bruijsten helped the Stars to a thumping 10-3 win over Michal Dobron's side. Kevin Hart, Cam McGiffin and Bruijsten had Dundee three up in the first five minutes before Jacob Johnston pulled one back for Edinburgh. Justin Faryna and another from Bruijsten put the Stars 5-1 by the end of the first period, with the Caps mounting a comeback through Jared Staal and Karel Hromas in the middle session. But Dundee found their mojo again in the third as one from Lidhammar, Bruijsten, one from Ben Edmonds and a further two from the Dutchman completed the rout. Fife Flyers ended another weekend without a point, starting on Saturday at Manchester Storm, going down 4-3 after penalty shots. Taylor Dickin and Paul Phillips were on target for Storm before Brendan Brooks and two from Chase Schaber had Fife in front with three minutes to go. But Mario Valery-Trabucco tied the game in the final minute and after overtime couldn't produce a winner, Mark Heatley and Darian Dzuirzynski came up trumps in the shootout for Manchester. Fife welcomed Braehead Clan to Kirkcaldy on Sunday and lost for the fourth consecutive game against their Glasgow rivals, going down 4-1. Mike Hammond opened the scoring before the Flyers levelled the game through Carlo Finucci during the second period. Jay Rosehill restored Braehead's lead at the end of the second before Zach Sullivan struck with a rare goal to open a two-goal advantage when he was assisted by Alex Leavitt. Leavitt then turned scorer from provider to add a fourth that sealed the game and as Ryan Finnerty's men headed into a busy Christmas schedule with an important victory. Clan started their weekend with a 7-4 loss to Coventry Blaze, whose upturn in form saw them pick up their fourth win in their last five. TJ Syner and Robin Bergman put the Blaze in front, but Clan hit back through Matt Beca on the powerplay before Josh Godfrey restored Coventry's two-goal lead. Scott Pitt got Braehead back to one then Liam Stewart struck with a shorthanded goal.  Although Kyle Wharton got another on the board for the home team, Blaze kicked on in the third. Another one shorthanded from Stewart and Syner's second sealed the points. Corey Cowick pulled one back, but Barry Almeida rounded off a good night's work for the visitors. Wednesday: Challenge Cup Quarter Final 2nd Leg Nottingham Panthers 3-1 Braehead Clan (Panthers win 6-4 on aggregate) Elite League Sheffield Steelers 4-2 Dundee Stars Saturday: Elite League Braehead Clan 4-7 Coventry Blaze Edinburgh Capitals 4-3 Dundee Stars (OT) Manchester Storm 4-3 Fife Flyers (PS) Sunday: Elite League Dundee Stars 10-3 Edinburgh Capitals Fife Flyers 1-4 Braehead Clan",Dundee Stars head coach Marc LeFebvre was pleased to pick up three points out of four over the weekend and @placeholder to build further momentum .,wants,prepare,continued,reduced,decides,0
"Mrs Trump, the third wife of Republican candidate Donald Trump, faced accusations that parts of her speech had plagiarised Michelle Obama. Lines in the speech matched almost word for word those delivered by Mrs Obama at the Democrats' convention in 2008. Ms McIver said her offer to resign was rejected by the Trumps. ""This was my mistake, and I feel terrible for the chaos I have caused,"" she said in a statement. Why the Melania plagiarism row matters Republicans react to Melania 'distraction' Teachers are thanking Melania Trump The Trump staffer said Mrs Trump had read out passages from Mrs Obama's convention speech in a phone conversation as they discussed people who inspired her. ""A person she has always liked is Michelle Obama,"" she wrote. Ms McIver later included the phrases in a draft of the speech without checking Mrs Obama's speeches, she added. ""I am honoured to work for such a great family,"" she said. Mr Trump was formally adopted as the Republican candidate for November's presidential election on Tuesday. In the aftermath of the controversy over his wife's speech, he tweeted that the publicity was good news as the speech ""got more publicity than any in the history of politics"". Mr Trump's campaign manager had emphatically denied plagiarism. Republican strategist Sean Spicer even invoked My Little Pony in an interview with CNN - citing similarities between the words of Twilight Sparkle (a purple unicorn from the children's franchise) and Mrs Trump's speech to show that the lines were ""common phrases"". Thirty-six hours later, the Trump campaign issued the press release it could have - should have - sent out in the hours after allegations of plagiarism in Melania Trump's speech first surfaced. Instead the story festered for more than a day, sucking up precious political oxygen during a week that Republicans hoped would be a showcase for the party. This will do nothing to assuage the concerns of some conservatives who wonder about the professionalism and competency of the Trump political operation. The about-face also leaves those who were ardently defending Mrs Trump over the past day and a half - such as campaign chair Paul Manafort - playing the fools. Meanwhile, Meredith McIver appears to have avoided the axe, despite her offer to resign. It seems that Mr Trump, famous for dramatically firing people for professional incompetence - he had a reality television show built around the concept, after all - will forgive what is usually viewed as a cardinal sin among speechwriters. Read more from Anthony 1. What's the point? Each party formally nominates its candidates for president and vice president, and the party unveils its party platform, or manifesto. 2. Who is going? There are 2,472 delegates attending, selected at state and congressional district conventions, and representing each US state and territory. Plus 15,000 journalists and thousands of other party grandees, lawmakers and guests. 3. Who isn't going? Some senior figures who don't like Donald Trump have stayed away, including two ex-presidents named Bush, former nominee Mitt Romney and Ohio Governor John Kasich. 4. What's the schedule?","An employee of the Trump Organisation , Meredith McIver , has @placeholder her role in writing Melania Trump 's speech at the Republican National Convention .",offered,resigned,described,admitted,lost,3
"An investigation into events at the post-primary school was ordered by the former minister John O'Dowd in April. There had been ongoing industrial problems at the west Belfast school for a number of months. The minister has not, however, indicated when the report will be made public. The investigation was carried out by a three-person panel consisting of leading educationalist Sir Robert Salisbury, trade unionist John Corey and Belfast Metropolitan College's principal Marie-Thérèse McGivern. Their remit included looking at staff relationships, the role of senior leadership, governance of the school and the impact of the ongoing disputes on pupils. ""I appreciate the wide interest in the report's findings and I am committed to sharing the recommendations as widely as possible,"" Mr Weir said. ""However, given the extent of the report, I will now take time to consider the findings and decide how best to take forward the recommendations. ""My main priority will be ensuring that all the necessary steps are taken so that the pupils of De La Salle College receive a high standard of education and the opportunity to develop to their full potential,"" the minister added.",The Education Minister Peter Weir has received the @placeholder report into De La Salle College in Belfast .,latest,upcoming,worst,independent,historic,3
"The price of US crude oil - West Texas Intermediate - fell below $37 a barrel on Tuesday, before recovering to $38.24. A hit to commodity firms, along with a stronger yen led Japan's Nikkei 225 index to end down 1% at 19,301.07. Shares failed to be boosted by better-than-expected factory data. Machinery order data - a leading indicator of investment in the country - showed orders in October had  increased by the most since March last year. Orders rose 10.7% from the previous month, well ahead of forecasts for a fall of more than 1%. In China, investors shrugged off government data that indicated consumer inflation had picked up slightly in November, because it still remained well below the government's target of 3%. The consumer price index rose 1.5% from a year ago, compared with a rate of 1.3% in October. The Shanghai Composite index reversed earlier losses to close up 0.1% at 3,472.44, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index fell 0.5% to finish at 21,803.76. In Australia, Sydney's S&P/ASX 200 closed down 0.5% at 5,080.50. Korea's benchmark Kospi index ended the day 0.8% lower at 1,948.24. The index has now fallen for six consecutive sessions, its longest losing streak since mid-August.",Asian stocks headed lower on Wednesday as falling oil prices continued to hurt energy - related shares and cut into investors ' @placeholder .,closure,effect,confidence,numbers,losses,2
"A study of 200,000 people showed that those with a variation in their genetic make-up were less likely to deposit fat under the skin in the lower body. This can lead the body to become resistant to the hormone insulin. The scientists said their findings explain why even slim people who eat too much and are inactive are at risk. And they added that a healthy diet and physical exercise is important, regardless of body weight. Insulin is a hormone that controls levels of blood sugar. When the body becomes resistant to it, levels of blood sugars and lipids rise, increasing the risk of diabetes and heart disease - but no-one is sure why insulin resistance happens and why some people become resistant when overweight, and others do not. International figures show that 43% of people who develop type 2 diabetes are obese, 43% are overweight and 14% have a healthy weight. The Cambridge study, published in Nature Genetics, found that a large proportion of the population has inherited some of 53 separate genetic variants that inhibit the storage of fat safely under the skin, particularly in the lower half of the body. Their fat is more likely to end up in the bloodstream or stored in and around the body's central organs. The study said people who have more of this genetic material are at much greater risk of type 2 diabetes - no matter what their BMI (body mass index) is. In the 20% of the population with the highest number of these genetic variants, their risk of diabetes rose by 39% compared to the 20% of the population with the lowest genetic risk. People with fat storage problems can end up with fat accumulating in and around the liver, pancreas and muscles - where it causes insulin resistance and eventually type 2 diabetes. Dr Luca Lotta, from the Medical Research Council epidemiology unit at the University of Cambridge, said that fat stored in the arms, legs and under the skin played an important role. ""Our results highlight the important biological role of peripheral fat tissue as a deposit of the surplus of energy due to overeating and lack of physical exercise.""","Being @placeholder to store excess fat safely in the body increases the risk of type 2 diabetes , heart attacks and strokes , Cambridge University research suggests .",tried,required,developed,unable,known,3
"Figures released by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) show how one 38-year-old Liverpool man took 39 goes to pass the driving test. Heckmondwike, in Yorkshire, accounted for a fifth of the top 20 practical test repeaters. The Driving Instructors Association questioned whether people should be able to sit tests so many times. DVSA's chief examiner Lesley Young said: ""The result of their test is entirely dependent on their performance on the day. ""It's essential that all drivers demonstrate they have the right skills, knowledge and attitude to drive safely."" The figures also include the top 20 repeat theory test candidates. Between them, the top 20 have attempted to take the test 1,309 times. Only eight have yet managed to pass. Topping the list was a 30-year-old woman who has sat the theory test 113 times at the Ilford centre. The second spot was taken by a 40-year-old man who has tried 107 times at the Ilford centre followed by a 30-year-old man who has failed 86 times in Peterborough. Olivia Baldock-Ward, training manager at the Driving Instructors Association, said: ""There is the issue of whether people who are failing the theory test 100 times should be allowed to try again and again. There is an issue of road safety here. ""On average, people might need two or three goes at passing the tests. If it is much more than that, then there may be other issues involved. ""Driving is a serious matter - people do die on the roads.""","England 's 20 @placeholder learner drivers have attempted the practical test more than 700 times between them , it has emerged .",best,national,annual,successful,worst,4
"Then in prison in South Africa, Nelson Mandela was widely regarded as the hero of the struggle to end apartheid and white minority rule. But in Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's mind he was also associated with communism and terrorism through his leadership of the ANC. Foreign Office officials did not know how to react when, in November 1984, they were asked by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) if there would be any objection to the Gordon Highlanders (whose regimental nickname was the Gay Gordons) taking part in a ceremony in which the future South African president was to be given the freedom of the city of Aberdeen. An official, Miss Adams, wrote: ""Music, colour and pageantry is generally supplied on such occasions by the Gordon Highlanders, who are based in the city. ""MoD have asked whether there would be any objection to the Gay Gordons performing and prancing on this occasion too. ""I recommend that we do not object."" Another official replied, by adding to the typed note in pen: ""The association of a Scottish band of the British army with the ceremony would certainly attract comment in SA [South Africa]. All in all, it seems unwise."" But Miss Adams stands her ground, at least to an extent. She wrote ""MoD are having cold feet. ""I recommend that we tell MoD we have no objection and leave them to decide."" The records do not reveal the outcome, but the BBC believes, based on consulting local records in Aberdeen, that the Gordon Highlanders did not take part. It may not be the most glorious little moment in the Foreign Office's history.",The latest release of @placeholder secret Foreign Office papers from the 1980s reveals a humorous footnote to the British government 's ambivalent attitude towards Nelson Mandela .,fresh,previously,some,all,fully,1
"Joel Ifergan bought two tickets for the weekly lottery draw in 2008, but the second ticket with the winning numbers printed just after the deadline. Mr Ifergan argued he should share the winnings as he bought both tickets before the cut-off. He reportedly spent $100,000 in legal costs on the case. ""I'm really disappointed in the decision, and it's not because it's about the money,"" Mr Ifergan told CTV News, saying Quebec's slower lottery machines were to blame. ""Had those tickets been bought anywhere else in Canada, I would have been a millionaire seven years ago."" The Montreal-area man had sued the province's lottery but has been rejected both in Quebec courts and now at Canada's highest court. Another person also had the winning numbers for the week Mr Ifergan wanted to claim, so if his case had been successful, he would have shared the C$27m prize.",Canada 's Supreme Court has said it will not hear the @placeholder of a Quebec man who missed a C $ 27 m ( £ 18 m ) lottery jackpot by seven seconds .,discovery,generosity,appeal,advantage,verdict,2
"The Labour leader will promise to protect ""Britain's vital industries"" after the UK has left the EU. He will tell supporters in Manchester they have ""four weeks to transform Britain"". The Labour leader will be joined at the campaign launch by Labour's new Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. Another Labour mayor, London's Sadiq Khan, has said people are ""unclear"" about the party's position on Brexit, and Labour faces the challenge of trying to appeal to both sides of last year's EU referendum debate. Prime Minister Theresa May has attempted to portray the 8 June general election as being about Brexit, urging voters to strengthen her negotiating hand. Labour has already set out six tests, including retaining the same benefits the UK currently has from the single market. Speaking at his campaign launch in Manchester, Mr Corbyn will say: ""This election isn't about Brexit itself. That issue has been settled. The question now is what sort of Brexit do we want - and what sort of country do we want Britain to be after Brexit? ""Labour wants a jobs-first Brexit, a Brexit that safeguards the future of Britain's vital industries, a Brexit that paves the way to a genuinely fairer society and an upgraded economy."" Mr Corbyn will also claim that ""the tax cheats, the press barons, the greedy bankers"" would celebrate a Conservative victory, adding: ""We have four weeks to ruin their party. ""We have four weeks to take our wealth back. We have four weeks to win and transform Britain for the many not the few."" Meanwhile, the Liberal Democrats are claiming that Brexit has put an additional five pence on the price of a litre of petrol. Nick Clegg, the party's spokesman on Europe, said motorists were paying the price for a fall in the value of the pound.","Jeremy Corbyn will say the issue of whether Brexit happens has been "" settled "" as he @placeholder launches his party 's general election campaign .",immediately,also,now,formally,initially,3
"The Swedish Football Association claims an AIK player was ""offered a considerable sum"" if he contributed to losing Thursday's Allsvenskan game. General secretary Hakan Sjostrand described it as a ""very serious attack against Swedish football"", adding: ""We will never let this happen."" Police in Sweden have started an investigation into the allegation. ""It is ultimately not about a single match, therefore it is important we act forcefully,"" added Sjostrand. ""The starting point for all of our games is that they are safe and settled on sporting grounds. Based on the information we have, we cannot guarantee that."" The two sides have played eight games in the Allsvenskan this season, with AIK sixth in the 16-team table, five places above Gothenburg. Radio Sweden's Spenser Bomholt, speaking to BBC World Sport Today: ""This has been the first instance of alleged match-fixing in the top league level that we have heard about - it has happened quite a bit in lower league football and in basketball. In 2016, the Superettan [second tier] had 43 instances of players participating in match-fixing, but for it to rise to this level is really quite surprising. ""The secretary general of the Swedish Football Federation say they have worked hard to educate players about what to do if they find themselves in this situation, and that's one of the reasons this was nipped in the bud.""",A Swedish top - flight fixture between Gothenburg and AIK has been postponed after an alleged match - fixing @placeholder .,case,par,attempt,fraud,misconduct,2
"The Three Lions' preparation for Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Scotland took a surprise twist at the weekend, when manager Gareth Southgate arranged a trip to a Commando Training Centre in Devon. Twenty England players were taken out of their comfort zones in a 48-hour boot camp designed for marine recruits. ""We wanted to come and put the guys into a different environment, something they weren't expecting,"" Southgate told the FA website. ""The Marines talk about a dislocated expectation, and that was part of the theme of the camp - how will we be adaptable in moments of difficulty for us as a team? ""There were some team objectives around pushing themselves beyond where they thought they could go and knowing you don't want to let any of your team-mates down. ""We wanted to expose the guys to an elite environment with one of the elite forces in the world. We wanted them to see that there's another world out there."" The weekend's trip included a night camping under the stars on Woodbury Common. ""These guys represent Queen and country, and we do the same - but the consequences of failure for the Royal Marines are far higher,"" added Southgate. ""That gives us a good context and comparison."" England's players will return to training at St George's Park on Tuesday, joined by Gary Cahill, Eric Dier, Chris Smalling, Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford - who missed the excursion. Goalkeepers: Jack Butland (Stoke), Fraser Forster (Southampton), Joe Hart (Man City), Tom Heaton (Burnley) Defenders: Ryan Bertrand (Southampton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Aaron Cresswell (West Ham), Ben Gibson (Middlesbrough), Phil Jones (Man Utd), Chris Smalling (Man Utd), John Stones (Man City), Kieran Trippier (Tottenham), Kyle Walker (Tottenham) Midfielders: Dele Alli (Tottenham), Eric Dier (Tottenham), Adam Lallana (Liverpool), Jesse Lingard (Man Utd), Jake Livermore (West Brom), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal), Raheem Sterling (Man City) Forwards: Jermain Defoe (Sunderland), Harry Kane (Tottenham), Marcus Rashford (Man Utd), Jamie Vardy (Leicester)","They are some of the fittest , most valuable players in the game expected to perform in high - pressure @placeholder , but could English football 's elite cut it in the Royal Marines ?",achievement,situations,debut,glory,advantage,1
"Kenyan newspapers say there was intelligence information of an imminent attack on a school or university. Locals question why security was not heightened, with only two guards on duty at the time of the attack. Four more people have been found alive on the campus, but two are suspects and have been arrested, sources say. One is said to be a Tanzanian national with no known links to the university. All the bodies have been removed from the scene, Kenya's interior minister Joseph Nkaiserry said. Most of the victims were students, but three police officers and three soldiers were also killed, he added. Police in neighbouring Uganda say they have received information suggesting a similar attack is being planned there. Security services appear to have had some information that an attack on an institution of higher learning was in the offing and appear to have warned institutions to be careful, the Daily Nation newspaper reports. It says the University of Nairobi warned its students on 25 March that it had received intelligence information about a possible attack on a university and asked them to be vigilant. Locals in Garissa, a city about 150km from the Somali border, also question why security was not boosted in light of the intelligence. ""It's because of laxity by the government that these things are happening. For something like this to happen when there are those rumours is unacceptable,"" said Mohamed Salat, 47, a Somali Kenyan businessman. One of the survivors, who hid in bushes during the assault, said the students had raised security issues late last year, but only two armed guards had been provided. Another said the gunmen appeared to know the site well. One witness told the BBC she heard the gunman receiving instructions on mobile phones, and speaking in Swahili, an official language in Kenya - raising the possibility the attackers were locals and not from Somalia, al-Shabab's heartland. A dusk to dawn curfew has now been imposed in Garissa and three nearby counties. In his address to the nation after the attack, President Uhuru Kenyatta said he had instructed the police chief to speed up the training of 10,000 recruits, because Kenya had ""suffered unnecessarily due to shortage of security personnel"". Al-Shabab was also blamed for the Westgate Mall massacre in Nairobi in 2013 in which 67 people died. President Barack Obama has expressed his condolences, saying ""words cannot adequately condemn"" what had happened. The UN too expressed its outrage, paying tribute to Kenya's role in the African Union's mission in neighbouring Somalia against al-Shabab. The bodies of those killed in Garissa have been flown to the capital Nairobi for identification, as the local mortuaries have been unable to cope, and many of the students killed came from other parts of the country. The masked attackers killed two security guards at dawn on Thursday, then rampaged through campus, shooting and shouting ""we are al-Shabab"". They singled out Christians and shot them, witnesses said. At the scene: Wanyama wa Chebusiri, BBC Africa, Garissa: A second-year student who hid for 10 hours in a wardrobe is one of about 500 survivors still being held at a military facility, where they are undergoing counselling. Her father drove for four hours from Nairobi when he was unable to get hold of her during the siege. He told the BBC about his desperate search for his daughter at the mortuary, hospital and military airstrip. Late in the afternoon, when he had almost given up hope, he got a text: ""Dad call me"". They have yet to be reunited but his relief is palpable. Who are the victims? Eyewitnesses describe attack Why is al-Shabab targeting Kenya? While many of the survivors spoke to the media, little is known so far about those who were killed. The BBC's Frenny Jowi says Kenyan media are cautious in their coverage because of a new anti-terror law that stipulates heavy fines for material ""likely to cause fear"". Garissa university campus 1. Militants enter the university grounds, two guards are shot dead 2. Shooting begins within the campus 3. Students attacked in their classrooms while preparing for exams 4. Gunmen believed isolated in the female dormitories 5. Some students make an escape through the fence Attack as it happened Who are al-Shabab? Who is suspected mastermind? The gunmen were eventually cornered in a dormitory by Kenyan security forces. Four of them died when their suicide vests detonated. A fifth gunman was reportedly arrested. Al-Shabab, which is linked to al-Qaeda, said it carried out the attack. The group says it is at war with Kenya, which sent troops to Somalia in 2011 to fight the militants. The Kenyan government has offered a reward of $53,000 (£36,000) for the man it says planned the killing - Mohamed Kuno, a former Kenyan schoolteacher, now thought to be in Somalia. Are you in the Kenyan town of Garissa? Did you witness the attack in the town's university? Are you affected by the attack? You can share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. If you would be happy to speak further to a BBC journalist, please include a contact telephone number. Email your pictures to yourpics@bbc.co.uk, upload them here, tweet them to @BBC_HaveYourSay or text 61124. If you are outside the UK, send them to the international number +44 7624 800 100. Or WhatsApp us on +44 7525 900971 Read our terms and conditions.","Kenya is mourning 148 people killed in Thursday 's al - Shabab attack on Garissa university campus , amid questions over why warnings were @placeholder .",made,misleading,emerging,declared,ignored,4
"The Radio Amateurs' Emergency Network (RAYNET) provided communications over 2,000 square miles in North Yorkshire. Radios were operated by 42 volunteers. The money has been donated by North Yorkshire County Council. The volunteers will also provide communications on the Tour de Yorkshire cycling event in May. The Tour de France generated £102m in revenue on the two stages across Yorkshire, watched by 2.5m spectators. During the race the radio network linked control rooms in Skipton, Richmond, Harrogate, York and Wakefield. Brian Dooks, a member of RAYNET, said: ""We are grateful for the donation, which will be used to purchase and replace equipment. ""Some members slept in their cars to be ready to operate from 4am each day. It was not easy, but nobody who worked on the Tour will forget being involved in something very special.""","A @placeholder team that helped the 2014 Tour de France race through the Yorkshire Dales has received radio equipment worth about £ 5,500",powerful,special,voluntary,controversial,rare,2
5 May 2016 Last updated at 10:58 BST Prof Hugh Montgomery from University College London told BBC Radio 4's Eddie Mair that people should not be worried about Google having access to patient information. It comes after New Scientist revealed that Google had been given access to an estimated 1.6 million NHS patient records. Google said it had been approached by the NHS and was using the data to develop an early warning system for patients at risk of developing acute kidney injuries. But critics have questioned why it needs the data of all patients to create such a specific app.,"A data sharing @placeholder between Google and the NHS is "" business as usual "" , according to an intensive care professor acting as one of the search giant 's consultants .",strategy,agreement,special,believes,services,1
"Unison said the council had failed to provide answers for social care expert Tony Garthwaite, heading the investigation, and that he was not able to complete his report. Awel Deg care home was shut in February 2014, making 40 employees redundant. The council said it was working with Mr Garthwaite. Awel Deg was closed following the suspension of 11 members of staff and concerns about standards of care. The council said in May 2014 the facility would re-open as a dementia home in spring 2015, but a spokesman said on Wednesday that this could not happen until Mr Garthwaite's investigation was complete. Jeff Baker, regional organiser for Unison, said the union had written to the council complaining about the wait. ""It is very disappointing,"" he said. ""Unison understands that Mr Garthwaite cannot complete his report because the council has not taken steps to provide answers to key matters that Mr Garthwaite has put forward."" A council spokesman said it was aware of Unison's comments. ""The council is working with Tony Garthwaite... to ensure that he has access to all the relevant information that he requires in order that he can complete his investigation,"" the spokesman said.","Ceredigion council has failed to co-operate with an investigation into the @placeholder of a Llandysul residential home , a union has claimed .",creation,collapse,closure,safety,fate,2
"Emma-Lee Wray, from Carnlough, an A-level student at Ballymena Academy, has been a cadet for five years. She will be walking by the Queen's side on Thursday at the official birthday party in Windsor Castle. Emma-Lee is representing Northern Ireland and will be joined by cadets from other UK regions. Speaking to the BBC's Good Morning Ulster programme, Emma-Lee said she had been selected after participating in a Duke of Edinburgh residential. ""There were cadets from England, Scotland and Wales, and we did some adventure training. ""The officials said they saw me excel, but it was so close to April Fool's Day that I thought they were joking! ""I'm still in shock."" Emma-Lee has not yet been given a full list of details about her role during the celebrations, but she believes it will be a ""wonderful day"". A special ceremonial style uniform has been custom-made for Emma-Lee to wear during the event. Debbie-Lee Wray, Emma-Lee's mum, said she is ""extremely proud"" of her daughter's achievements.",A 17 - year old army cadet from County Antrim has been selected to be part of an @placeholder event to celebrate the Queen 's 90th birthday .,exclusive,historic,unofficial,unlikely,ongoing,1
"Some 450,000 asylum seekers have entered Germany already this year and up to a million are expected in 2015 - by far the most in the EU. The government in Berlin has broadly welcomed refugees, relaxing EU rules so that it no longer sends back Syrians to other EU countries. But it introduced temporary border controls on Sunday after admitting that its capacity had been stretched to the limit. Until now, the federal government has insisted it can cope with the high numbers of asylum seekers but wants the burden shared between EU countries. Authorities have been giving assistance to new arrivals at stations in Munich and other German cities before taking them to reception centres. The ""Koenigsteiner Key"" is used to distribute asylum seekers across Germany's 16 federal states, calculated according to their tax revenue and their population. For example, North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany's most populous state, will be expected to take 21% of all asylum seekers, while Thuringia, the focus of several attacks on asylum accommodation, is set to receive under 3%. With a huge build-up of asylum seekers in the Bavarian city of Munich, and reception centres apparently reaching capacity, authorities in affected states have been calling for the federal government in Berlin to do more. Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann told radio station Bayern 2 that stricter controls were needed because ""many en route here are not really refugees"". ""It's got about in the last few days that you are successful if everyone claims to be Syrian,"" he added. The dispute has seen Chancellor Angela Merkel come under increasing pressure particularly from political allies in the Christian Social Union (CSU), which has ruled Bavaria, Germany's wealthiest state, for nearly 60 years. State Premier Horst Seehofer described the decision to open the borders as ""a mistake that will occupy us for a long time"". German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel told Tagesspiegel newspaper on Sunday that the problem was ""not the number of refugees but the rapidity at which they arrived"". He said ""Europe's inaction in the refugee crisis had driven Germany... to the limit of its capacity"". The government ordered police to begin checking travel documents on Sunday from anyone entering from the southern frontier with Austria, and federal police set up roadblocks on motorway networks. Rail services to Munich were affected by the changes, too. German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said the border controls would remain in place until further notice. ""The aim of this measure is to limit the current influx to Germany and to return to orderly entry procedures,"" he said. ""This is also urgently necessary for security reasons."" The move goes against the principle of the Schengen zone, which allows free movement between many European countries. However, the Schengen agreement does allow for temporary suspensions. There have been warnings that the restrictions could make conditions worse for the thousands of migrants continuing to make the perilous journey across Europe to Germany. ""These measures will not create more order but only much more chaos,"" said Katrin Goering-Eckhardt, the parliamentary leader of the opposition Greens, according to Reuters. But the government argues that the new measures will not affect the rights of refugees coming to Germany. The temporary border controls were introduced hours before an emergency meeting of European interior ministers and Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said they were ""a signal to Europe"". ""Germany is facing up to its humanitarian responsibility, but the burdens connected with the large number of refugees must be distributed in solidarity,"" he said. EU ministers were to vote on a May 2015 plan to redistribute an initial 40,000 asylum seekers from Syria and Eritrea through mandatory quotas. The EU has since raised the total number of people it seeks to share out through quotas to 160,000 asylum seekers across 23 EU states. But Germany says this still is not enough. Speaking in the German parliament last week, the vice chancellor described the plans as ""a first step, if one wants to be polite"". ""Or you could call it a drop in the ocean."" An application for asylum is made at the reception centre on arrival, where personal details, fingerprints and photographs (for those over 14) are taken. A temporary permission to stay is granted. The asylum seeker will then be invited to an interview to decide his or her case. The current average time from application to decision is 5.3 months, according to the German government. If granted refugee status, a residence permit for three years will be granted. After this time a permanent residence permit can be applied for. Germany designates all EU states plus Ghana, Senegal, Serbia, Macedonia and Bosnia-Herzegovina as ""safe countries of origin"" - which means that asylum claims from nationals of these countries are likely to be rejected. On 7 September the government announced that Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro would be added to this list. Asylum seekers normally stay at reception centres for up to six weeks. After that they are offered either communal accommodation, or housed individually, depending on the policy of the federal state. People who are unable to support themselves financially ""receive what they need for their day-to-day life"", the German government says. Support varies from state to state, but generally includes non-cash benefits covering food and accommodation costs, plus limited spending money. After being in the country for three months, asylum seekers can apply for permission to start work, subject to various restrictions. Anyone given a residence permit has unrestricted access to the labour market after four years. No - Germany has a long and complicated history of population movement. After Germany's defeat in World War Two, millions of ethnic Germans were forced to leave areas of Poland, former Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania and Russia and resettle in West and East Germany. The booming economy of post-war West Germany required more workers, and huge numbers of ""guest workers"" arrived from Mediterranean countries such as Italy, Spain and - most significantly - Turkey. Communist East Germany also took on temporary workers from ""fraternal socialist countries"", including North Vietnam, Cuba and Mozambique, although most returned after German reunification. In 1991 the country enacted laws enabling Jews from the former Soviet Union to move to Germany - more than 200,000 Jewish people and their families immigrated in this way. Around 350,000 people fleeing the Bosnian conflict were given temporary refuge in Germany in the 1990s, but most have since left. In total, 20.3% of Germany's population now have ""a migration background"" - the term German officialdom uses to describe immigrants or their children. But Germany's population is shrinking, due to its low birth rate, and it has been argued that it needs migrants to keep its economy going.",Germany has become the @placeholder destination for thousands of people reaching Europe in search of a better life .,blamed,preferred,revised,continuing,renewed,1
"Media playback is not supported on this device The world number eight overcame a testing start to beat Wales' Matthew Stevens, the 2003 winner, 6-2. England's O'Sullivan had lost only one frame in his three previous wins at this year's tournament. ""There are a lot of players I watch out there and they can't play,"" he said. ""That's no disrespect, they just can't play. They are never going to be good enough. ""With too many 128 events, I always think that is quantity over quality. We have a lot of quantity, but very few quality events."" Sixteen of the 19 ranking tournaments involve 128 players, with three further high-profile invitational events involving just the top players. Earlier in the week O'Sullivan said snooker was becoming a ""nothing type sport"" and compared it to a ""car-boot sale"", while other sports like golf and Formula 1 were more akin to ""shopping in Harrods"". Media playback is not supported on this device ""When you are trying to cater for 128 it is maybe holding back the sport when it could maybe do better if they thought about more tournaments for the top 32 or top 16,"" he added. ""Big promoters would generally not want to be messing around with too many people who don't pull in the crowds or the viewing figures. ""There should be more for the top players. Top players should be rewarded, have more classy events to play in and should be treated differently. ""You need to look after your top players. It's like the tail wagging the dog in a way."" O'Sullivan, who faces either fellow Englishman Liam Highfield or Stevens' countryman Mark Williams in Friday's quarter-finals, scored a rapid century to open his last-16 victory on Wednesday. And although Stevens responded with a 74, the 'Rocket' stole a crucial third frame and scored three more 50s to win through. World number six Shaun Murphy beat China's Zhou Yuelong 6-2, hitting one ton and three half centuries to win the last four frames. World champion Mark Selby and Hong Kong's Marco Fu both progressed without much trouble in the evening session. Selby, the 2012 champion, lost the first frame but thrashed China's Zhang Anda 6-1, while world number 15 Fu thumped 21-year-old English outsider Oliver Lines 6-0. Sign up to My Sport to follow snooker news and reports on the BBC app.","Five - time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says snooker 's @placeholder tour should be cut and "" the tail is wagging the dog "" after a fourth win saw him reach the UK Championship quarter - finals .",optimistic,european,grand,professional,friendly,3
"The proposals are specifically aimed at reducing the high rates of teenage smokers in France. Health Minister Marisol Touraine plans to follow Australia's example, which introduced similar measures in 2012. Experts say removing branding on packets and adding large health warnings reduced smoking in Australia. However, some tobacco companies dispute the evidence for this and say France's plans are incomprehensible. Smoking is the main cause of death in France, with more than 70,000 people dying each year of tobacco-related illnesses. The new measures, which will come into effect once the law goes through the National Assembly, also includes a ban on smoking in children's play areas in public parks and in cars carrying children under 12. In addition, advertising of e-cigarettes will be restricted before being banned in May 2016, except at the point of sale and in trade publications. Ms Touraine says there are 13 million smokers in France - which has a population of around 66 million - and the ""number of smokers is growing, especially among young people."" ""We can't accept that tobacco kills 73,000 people every year in our country - the equivalent of a plane crash every day with 200 people on board,"" she added. The BBC's Hugh Schofield in Paris says the move goes well beyond what France is required to do under European anti-smoking rules. EU laws already force tobacco firms to cover 65% of the packaging with health warnings, but Ms Touraine said they would be ""the same shape, same size, same colour, same typeset"" if the ban came into effect. Celine Audibert, a spokeswoman for French firm Seita, which is a subsidiary of Imperial Tobacco, described the move as ""completely incomprehensible"". ""It's based on the Australian experience which, more than a failure, was a complete fiasco,"" added Ms Audibert. In 2012, Australia forced all cigarettes to be sold in identical brown packets, largely covered with graphic health warnings. Tobacco clearances, an indicator of tobacco volumes in the Australian market, fell 3.4% in 2013 compared with 2012. But Australia also raised cigarette taxes that led to consumer prices increasing, creating doubt over which move made the most difference.","The French government has unveiled controversial new measures to cut the number of its smokers , including introducing @placeholder cigarette packaging .",civil,declared,standard,mandatory,plain,4
"Cardiff singer Gwenno recently won the Welsh Music Prize 2015. But those unaware of the artist before will now see her adorning the outside wall of Cardiff's famous venue Clwb Ifor Bach on Womanby Street. The 34-year-old said she was "" incredibly honoured"" to see herself in the 12 x 38 metre mural. ""I remember Clwb when I was growing up, I probably went to see my first gig there, dragged along to a Welsh Language Society event with my mum,"" said Gwenno, whose full name is Gwenno Saunders. ""Clwb is a huge part of everyone's heritage from Wales, most bands have played here. ""I'm incredibly honoured that they thought my face was worth putting up there,"" added the singer, who recently became a mother to son, Nico. Gwenno was first approached by designer Mark James about the mural, which he designed for the Get it right campaign. The campaign aims to prevent piracy in music and television, by promoting the value of creativity in the UK and raising awareness of genuine online content services. ""Gwenno's album had just come out and was getting a lot of attention,"" Mr James said. The sci-fi themed album Y Dydd Olaf, sung in both Welsh and Cornish, was inspired by Owain Owain's 1976 Welsh novel of the same name. ""The original idea was to be quite political and to make a statement,"" he said. Mr James's design, one of Cardiff's largest street art projects, was sprayed painted onto the building by local street artists Rmer, Zadok and Karm, in under three days. It will remain on the walls of Clwb Ifor Bach for the next six months.","An award - winning musician says seeing a giant mural of herself on the side of a club she went to as a teenager is "" very , very @placeholder "" .",scary,surreal,cool,creepy,strange,1
"Double bass player John Martin, 48, strangled her at their Newton Heath home in Manchester, on their second wedding anniversary. Ms Strelchencko, 38, died of head and neck injuries last August, the trial at Manchester Crown Court was told. Martin had denied murder and claimed he had no memory of the attack. The court heard he beat Ms Strelchenko, who was also known by the surname Strelle, after he losing his temper at their home on 30 August. The prosecution claimed Martin was jealous of Ms Strelchenko's successful career but giving evidence he told the jury that was ""ridiculous"". The couple's relationship was ""marked with tensions,"" prosecuting counsel Rob Hall said. ""He was very jealous if she was out without him... They would also argue regularly about such matters as financial affairs and who should keep the house clean,"" Mr Hall said. Martin, who worked for the computer firm IBM in his home country of Norway before becoming a musician, met Ms Strelchenko in 2007. She made her debut at the age of 12 with the St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra and performed piano recitals at New York's Carnegie Hall and London's Wigmore Hall. She moved to Manchester in 2009 following the breakdown of her first marriage three years earlier. The family of Ms Strelchenko said the musician had been ""much loved"" adding, ""we will never forget Natalia or the many memories she has given us"". In a statement they said: ""She was extremely talented with much life ahead of her. ""She was taken from us in August in completely unnecessary circumstances. We cannot express how devastated we are that her life has been stolen from her. ""We miss Natalia every minute of every day. We can try to repair our heartache although no matter how long the sentence is, it will not bring Natalia back or make our loss any easier."" Martin is expected to be sentenced next week.","A @placeholder musician has been found guilty of murdering his Russian wife , the renowned concert pianist Natalia Strelchenko .",professional,rare,classical,special,prospective,2
"The untitled DreamWorks film is being produced by Spielberg who is also said to be considering a directing role, according to Variety. Hanks and Spielberg have previously teamed up for Saving Private Ryan, Catch Me if You Can and The Terminal. The new project is about real-life US lawyer James Donovan, who was enlisted by the CIA during the Cold War. Hanks will play Donovan, who had to negotiate the release of a pilot captured when his U2 spy plane was shot down over Russia. DreamWorks has declined to comment, but the film is thought to be one of several directing projects being considered by Spielberg, who is already producing the film along with Marc Platt. Other possibilities are Robopocalypse and the historical drama Montezuma, from American Gangster and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo writer Steve Zaillian. Spielberg won a best director Oscar for his 1998 World War Two epic Saving Private Ryan, which also saw Hanks nominated for his role as Captain John H Miller. Hanks is currently shooting indie film A Hologram for the King, based on the novel of the same name by Dave Eggers.",Actor Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg are set to work together for a fourth time on a new Cold War @placeholder .,thriller,novel,script,reserve,culture,0
"20 January 2016 Last updated at 18:37 GMT Prime numbers - such as two, three, five and seven - are divisible only by themselves and one, and play an important role in computer encryption. The new prime is more than 22 million digits long, five million longer than the previous largest known prime. Read the full story: Largest known prime number calculated",The largest known prime number has been @placeholder by a computer at a university in Missouri in the US .,dominated,declared,approved,devastated,discovered,4
"City had led 2-0 from the first leg after their European debut on Thursday. Defenders Jennifer Beattie and Lucy Bronze fired in from first-half corners to extend the new English champions' lead, as they controlled possession. Beattie headed in her second after the break, before Isobel Christiansen slotted in City's fourth late on. Nick Cushing's side have now kept 19 clean sheets in 24 matches in all competitions so far in 2016. Scotland centre-back Beattie opened the scoring with a low volley from a right-wing corner on 23 minutes and rose unmarked to head in from another right-wing cross after the break. Striker Jane Ross had also clipped the inside of the post before Bronze - who netted in stoppage time at the end of the first leg - had drilled home from close range before half-time. Christiansen's neat fourth added to the margin of victory, after Zvezda striker Daryna Apanaschenko had struck the crossbar with their best effort of a one-sided tie. Zvezda - who reached the last-16 stage in both of the past two seasons and finished second in the Russian league in September - had not lost a home Champions League match since 2009. Manchester City Women: Bardsley, Bronze (Corboz 77), Stokes, Beattie, Houghton (c), Asllani (Middag 53), Scott, Duggan, Christiansen, Ross, Walsh. Subs not used: Hourihan, Parris. Zvezda: Zvarich, Kurochkina, Pozdeeva, Pantyukhina, Orlov,  Apanaschenko (c), Makarenko, Andrushchak, Nurgalieva, Kipyatkova. Referee: Riem Hussein Attendance: TBC","Manchester City reached the last 16 of the Women 's Champions League as a 4 - 0 victory in Russia sealed a dominant , 6 - 0 @placeholder win over Zvezda 2005 .",qualifiers,aggregate,comeback,series,friendly,1
"The 64-year-old woman has been named locally as Teresa McDonagh. It is believed she died after being attacked by two Bullmastiff dogs at a family member's home on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene but the woman was pronounced dead after efforts to resuscitate her failed. Irish national broadcaster RTÉ reports that nobody was home when the victim arrived at the property at lunchtime. Emergency services were only alerted after the occupants returned to the home at 15:00 local time and discovered Mrs McDonagh. Her body has been taken to University Hospital Galway, where a post-mortem examination will take place. Bullmastiffs are listed in Ireland's 1998 Control of Dogs Act, which means they must be securely muzzled in public, but there are no restrictions on them on private property. The dogs involved in the attack were later put down.",Police in Ireland have described the death of a woman in County Galway as a @placeholder incident .,suspicious,major,tragic,national,special,2
"The 50-year-old, who has previously worked in Jordan, Spain, Montenegro and Indonesia replaces Jose Kilamba, who had been coaching Angola since 2015. Bianchi, the fourth Brazilian to coach Angola, has been coach of Angolan club Petro de Luanda since last year. ""We have a huge challenge to qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations,"" Bianchi said. Qualifying for the tournament in Cameroon will start in June, and Angola will face Burkina Faso, Botswana and Mauritania in their group. Angola reached the Nations Cup quarter-finals in 2008 and 2010 and also qualified for the 2006 World Cup. But they have failed to qualify for the last two Nations Cups and are already out of the running for 2018 World Cup, eliminated by South Africa. The Palancas Negras (black antelopes) are ranked 45th out of 54 countries in Africa and 148th in the world. ""My mission is also to improve the country's position in the Fifa rankings,"" added Bianchi.","Angola have appointed Brazil 's Roberto Bianchi as their new coach , the football @placeholder said on Wednesday .",needs,ministry,experts,annual,federation,4
"13 January 2016 Last updated at 07:10 GMT Tim Peake, the British astronaut based on the International Space Station, spoke to Stargazing Live last night about how water floats in zero gravity. He explained that the tiny particles which water is made of form a sphere, like a bubble, making it easy to catch in your mouth. Tim showed off his skills as he floated 240 miles above Planet Earth.",Have you ever wondered how astronauts @placeholder to drink while floating around in outer - space ?,thanks,manage,tried,choose,belonging,1
"They were taken to hospital after emergency services were called to Trevella Park at Crantock, near Newquay, Cornwall, just after midnight. The two adults and three children have now been released from hospital. Firefighters warned of the dangers of having a barbecue inside a tent and said the outcome could have been very different. The family were rescued by two men from a neighbouring tent, who helped to pull them from the tent. One of the men, Tony Woodward, from Nottingham, said: ""I heard a bit of a commotion. We didn't quite know what was going on. ""The father was trying to take his family out one by one. But then he didn't have enough strength as the carbon monoxide took hold. ""One of his daughters was unconscious in the far side of the tent. We had to physically carry her out of the tent."" Another of those involved in the late-night rescue, Mat Stone, from Derby, said: ""We got some air into their lungs. One of the girls in the opposite tent phoned the emergency services."" Shaun Taylor, the watch manager at Newquay Fire Station, said: ""We found that the occupants of the next tent had helped in rescuing the family from the tent. ""We discovered they had a lit barbecue inside the tent. Any item that produces heat or vapours can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. That was our concern. ""If the dad hadn't woken up and the people in the next tent hadn't got the people out we would have been looking at a very sad and serious situation this morning."" Barry Templeton, the general manager at the camping park, said the family arrived back at the site safe and well at about 07:00 BST. He said it was the first incident of its kind on the site which had ""welcomed thousands of customers over the last 50 years"". ""The well-being of people at Trevella is our concern. I think our first response would be to put a warning notice in the welcome pack highlighting the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning."" At the end of July a group of holidaymakers was taken to hospital with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning after an incident at another campsite near Padstow.",A family of five were rescued from their tent after being @placeholder by carbon monoxide fumes from a barbecue .,developed,overcome,consumed,dismissed,disqualified,1
"20 April 2017 Last updated at 00:28 BST The reason is that cafe and shop owners who provide wi-fi could be held liable for illegal activity that happens on their network, such as piracy or illegal downloads. But campaigners are trying to change this law. Video journalist: Joe Miller","For a country with a reputation as a tech powerhouse , public wi - fi is @placeholder difficult to find in Germany .",often,also,surprisingly,particularly,rather,2
"The midfielder is doubtful with a hamstring injury sustained five minutes from the end of Saturday's Premiership defeat by Crusaders at Seaview. The 29-year-old is the club's second top scorer this season, having notched 18 goals, 12 of those from penalties and four from free-kicks. Kane joined Ballymena from Cliftonville in 2011 and can play at right back. Only striker Cathair Friel, with 19 goals, has found the net more often for United than Kane. Both Ballymena and Carrick are looking to win the League Cup for the first time in their history and the clubs are meeting in a domestic decider for the first time since the 1984 Irish Cup final, which Ballymena won 4-1. United have picked up the County Antrim Shield twice in recent years, but were losing finalists in the 2014 Irish Cup final and the 2015 League Cup decider. Carrick last picked up senior silverware in the 1992-93 season, when they collected the County Antrim Shield. Ballymena manager David Jeffrey won the League Cup six times during his time as manager of Linfield. Ballymena reached the final by beating Newington YC, Linfield, Warrenpoint Town and Coleraine while Carrick accounted for Ballyclare Comrades, Armagh City, Dungannon Swifts and Glenavon.",Ballymena United have an injury @placeholder over Tony Kane for Saturday 's League Cup final against Carrick Rangers .,cover,control,match,concern,advantage,3
"The party, called Project X, has attracted attention after a publicity poster was circulated, declaring ""no one goes back home a virgin"". Film board head Ezekiel Mutua said the party was organised so people people could make pornographic films. The organisers have now cancelled the event following the social media storm. They blamed journalists for labelling it a sex party and called ""some media houses... narrow minded"", according to a statement quoted in several reports. It adds that the party was supposed to be a place ""where young adults can meet up, socialise and have a good time"". The raunchy publicity material showed half-naked women with the promise that it would be ""one night to lose your mind"". The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) said there had been a rise of young people being blackmailed after being filmed having sex. At a press conference in the capital, Nairobi, Mr Mutua said the party had been cancelled following ""immense public pressure"" from ""Kenyans of goodwill"", police and politicians. He called it a ""decadent event"" and said the ""KFCB took up the matter after getting a tip-off that the party was to be used by unscrupulous business people to promote drugs, illicit sex and the making of pornographic films"". The police are investigating whether the organisers were breaking the law. The planned party has led to Project X trending on Twitter in Kenya, with many social media users wondering what was wrong with the event, though there has also been some criticism. Kenya's growing youthful population, and its exposure to a global youth culture through social media, is challenging some of the more traditional values in the country, the BBC's Ruth Nesoba in Nairobi says. Project X takes its name from a 2012 Hollywood film that showed a group of teenagers organising a party which gets out of control.","An international pornography ring was behind a @placeholder sex party that was planned for Saturday in Nairobi , Kenya 's film board has said .",historical,deadly,rare,mass,controversial,4
"The Briton will start third in Monaco behind Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo and team-mate Nico Rosberg and says an engine issue ""cost me pole"". ""There is one part of me wants to go in all guns blazing, but then there is the side which knows I'm world champion and these guys look to me,"" said Hamilton. ""They're probably feeling what I am feeling. I'm going to get everyone up."" He added: ""That's what a team player does."" Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix is live on the BBC Sport website and radio 5 live from 13:00 BST Hamilton suffered a loss of fuel pressure when waiting at the end of the pit lane for the start of the top 10 shoot-out in Monaco. The 31-year-old had to be wheeled back to his pit for the mechanics to fix the problem, which meant he only had time for one quick lap, rather than the two runs all his rivals had. Rosberg suffered the same issue - but his struck while he was still in the pits, so it did not affect his session. ""I'm really struggling for words after that session,"" said Hamilton. ""I try to turn it positive. I'm grateful I could get going again, I was really happy with my lap. ""It was lap four of those tyres so they weren't at peak performance, but I did my best with what I had."" Hamilton added: ""It makes a big difference when you have a banker lap and work on it and build on it."" He explained that his final run had not gone to plan either, as he encountered traffic on his first attempt at a flying lap, and was then told to do two further slow laps before his last attempt to ensure he did not have the same problem again. ""It cost me pole. My state of mind is to at least finish where I am. If I can gain another position, that would be great. I am just hoping the car stays together [in the race]."" It is the latest in a string of problems that have afflicted Hamilton this season, while Rosberg won the first four races. He made poor starts in the first two races in Australia and Bahrain, which led to collisions at the first corner that damaged his car. He recovered to take second and third place respectively. Identical engine problems in qualifying in China and Russia proved costly too, as he was forced to start from the back in Shanghai and 10th in Russia, from which he salvaged a seventh place and a second. The two Mercedes drivers crashed together on the first lap in Spain two weeks ago. Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff said the number of technical problems affecting Hamilton were ""starting to get a bit frustrating"". He said: ""Lewis wears his heart on his sleeve. When he has a bad day, you can see it. It's fair enough. It's his character. ""He has bounced back really well since Barcelona but we are all upset that he keeps having these gremlins."" Practice results Monaco Grand Prix coverage details Media playback is not supported on this device Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.",Mercedes ' Lewis Hamilton @placeholder it is tough to deal with the run of technical problems that have hit him this year .,knows,hopes,confirmed,insisting,admits,4
19 April 2017 Last updated at 13:06 BST The surprise news of a general election in June and the issue of Scotland's constitutional future was discussed at the start of the publicly-aired discussion. The panel then moved on to local issues including business rates and the Aberdeen economy; city centre redevelopment and affordable house building.,The BBC hosts a @placeholder election hustings for the Aberdeen City Council area ahead of the local elections on 4 May .,special,national,famous,general,historic,0
"Deborah Wilkinson, 42, was found unresponsive in a house on Farthingale Way in Hemlington at about 19:00 BST on Friday, Cleveland Police said. A 73-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed. Ms Wilkinson's family said she was ""a loving daughter, mother, sister and friend to many"". The family added they wanted ""to express our sincere gratitude for the overwhelming outpouring of sympathy and love for our family"".","The family of a woman whose sudden death is being treated as unexplained have said they are "" heartbroken by their tragic and unexpected @placeholder "" .",issues,loss,demise,circumstances,justice,1
"Investors withdrew £1bn from investment funds in July, with some moving their money into fixed-income products, the Investment Association said. This withdrawal was not as dramatic as the amounts taken out in June, when the vote was taken. It did mark a significant shift from the £3.7bn inflow in July last year. ""UK retail investors remained cautious as they sold out of equity and property funds, favouring fixed income, mixed-asset and absolute return strategies,"" said Guy Sears, interim chief executive of the Investment Association. ""Although global equity markets initially fell following the EU referendum announcement, they recovered through July to produce positive returns."" Analysts said that there had been a strong rebound, but there were still reasons to be cautious. ""Concerns around the scale of China's credit bubble have not gone away, markets want greater clarity on the direction of US monetary policy and US elections will increasingly coming into focus when the televised debates begin in late September,"" said Jason Hollands, managing director of Tilney Bestinvest. ""But above all, asset prices look pretty expensive at a time when the outlook for global growth is far from bullish."" Laith Khalaf, senior analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, said: ""There was extremely negative sentiment towards markets in the immediate wake of the referendum, though the continued strong performance of stocks, combined with the Bank of England's stimulus package, is likely to result in a bit more positivity in August. ""While large sums have clearly been withdrawn from equity funds, the yields on offer from bonds and cash are pretty crummy right now, and for long-term investors, the stock market at least gives them a fighting chance of beating inflation.""","Personal investors took a @placeholder - first approach with their portfolios after the UK 's vote to leave the EU , new figures show .",case,business,major,safety,platform,3
"Labour-run Kirklees Council must save the money over three years, said its leader, Councillor David Sheard. Mr Sheard told BBC Radio Leeds political reporter Louise Martin it could mean losing up to 1,000 jobs. ""Some things we have relied on for 100 years are no longer sacrosanct,"" he said, adding the council could have ""no money left"" by 2020 without cuts. Budget restrictions could mean the closure of Batley and Birstall markets, museums and a reduction in street cleaning. The council, which serves the area around Batley, Dewsbury, Huddersfield and Holmfirth, currently employs about 7,000 people, excluding teachers. Mr Sheard said: ""We're not the only authority in this position. The government's ideas are for smaller local authorities and people doing more for themselves."" Mr Sheard said if the council did not do ""something about our budgets"" it would have ""no money left"" by 2020. The council currently has a budget of about £305m from government grants, external income and business rates.","Up to 1,000 jobs are at risk as a West Yorkshire council @placeholder to cut  £ 60 m from its budget , it has been claimed .",threatened,agreed,tries,continues,plans,2
"Premier League champions Chelsea, runners-up Tottenham and third-placed Manchester City are all in the draw. They will be joined by Europa League winners Manchester United, as well as Liverpool and Scottish champions Celtic who both came through qualifying. The group stages of the competition begin on 12-13 September. The last time six British teams qualified for the group stages was in 2007-08, when English sides Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal were joined by Scottish clubs Celtic and Rangers. The final saw Sir Alex Ferguson's United defeat Avram Grant's Chelsea on penalties. Scroll to the bottom to see the full list of teams and the pots they are in. Holders Real Madrid are in pot one alongside the winners of Europe's seven other biggest leagues - Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Benfica, Monaco, Spartak Moscow and Shakhtar Donetsk. A dangerous pot two contains English sides Manchester United and Manchester City, as well as five-time winners Barcelona and the owners of the world's most expensive player - Neymar's Paris St-Germain. Premier League sides Tottenham and Liverpool are in pot three, while Scotland's Celtic are in pot four which features Dutch champions Feyenoord and the runners-up from Germany's Bundesliga, Leipzig. Match day one: 12-13 September Match day two: 26-27 September Match day three: 17-18 October Match day four: 31 October-1 November Match day five: 21-22 November Match day six: 5-6 December","Six British teams @placeholder the draw for the Champions League group stage , which takes place on Thursday at 17:00 BST in Monaco .",announced,dominate,started,await,remains,3
"It said it had worked with three local funeral directors to create a package with savings ranging from 28% to 41% on the national average. The average cost for funeral director services is £2,772, according to Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS). Since 2012, it has seen an 83% rise in people going to citizens advice bureaux after struggling with funeral costs. CAS said costs of burials rose by 7% between 2016 and 2015, while cremation costs increased by 11%. East Ayrshire council leader Douglas Reid said funeral poverty was a genuine problem. ""It is something we need to address and it is important that we talk openly about the cost of funerals,"" he said. ""People need to know that there are options out there, that they can say goodbye to a loved one in a dignified way without paying large sums of money, money that many people just don't have."" From 1 April, all East Ayrshire residents will be entitled to use the funeral package, which will range in price from £1,680 to £2,000. Based on these costs, people would save between £350 and £700 depending which funeral director they chose to use, the council said. The ""Respectful Funeral Service"" package is to include: A review of funeral poverty was commissioned by the Scottish government in 2015, and the Birrell -Citizens Advice Scotland report was published. The report contained a number of recommendations to tackle funeral poverty. These included local authorities seeking ways to reduce or limit charges. Social Security Minister Jeane Freeman said: ""We are keen to encourage innovative work to address funeral poverty, and I will be interested to see how this scheme operates in practice.""","An "" @placeholder funeral package "" has been launched by East Ayrshire Council in a bid to tackle funeral poverty .",ongoing,independent,affordable,outgoing,unknown,2
"Baroness Campbell, former chair of UK Sport, was speaking at the Wembley launch of plans to double participation in the women's game by 2020. The FA is also targeting victory for England at the 2023 Women's World Cup. ""One of the big challenges in the women's game is just developing athleticism,"" Campbell told BBC Sport. ""It is not technical and tactical - [in those aspects] they are probably as good as anybody in the world. ""But that athleticism that you see in the American players or the Germans is a very different type of athleticism, power and agility. We have got a long way to go. ""We need to build it in much earlier. We can't suddenly do that. We need to be working with players much earlier on."" Baroness Campbell's comments came when she was asked why the FA had not set Mark Sampson's side the target of winning the next Women's World Cup in 2019, given that they finished third in Canada two years ago. But the former junior international pentathlete and netball player said the goal of winning in 2019 was ""probably not realistic"". Campbell, who joined the FA in January 2016, wants to improve the talent pathway for younger England players, in anticipation that some of the current senior side could retire before 2019. The United States have won the Women's World Cup a record three times, while Germany have triumphed twice, with England's bronze medal in Canada their best result so far.","Women players in England are @placeholder excellent but need to be more athletic , says the Football Association 's head of women 's football .",very,also,usually,not,technically,4
"The trauma of their youngest daughter's disappearance has been compounded by a frustrating and debilitating quest to find the truth. ""It is like we are in a permanent fog,"" said Mr Coriam, 58. Mrs Coriam, 52, added the family had been ""in limbo"" ever since disappearance of her daughter, known as Bex. Rebecca had been working organising children's activities and games on the 83,000-tonne Disney Wonder, sailing off Mexico's Pacific coast. She was last seen on Tuesday, 22 March 2011 at about 05:45 GMT, when CCTV footage showed her making a phone call to her friend from the staff quarters. Four hours later the alarm was raised when she failed turn up for the start of her shift. Despite a search of the ship and the efforts of the Mexican coastguard, she was not found. As the Coriams flew to Los Angeles from their home in rural Cheshire three days after Rebecca was reported missing, they were told in advance by cruise officials they would be treated ""Disney-style"". In hindsight, Rebecca's parents said ""Disney-style"" meant a tightly-controlled visit to the ship before it set sail again. ""We were met with a car with blacked-out windows,"" said Mrs Coriam. ""It was obvious they did not want us to leave the hotel alone,"" added her husband. They met with the captain and officials from Disney in a small room on board the ship where they were shown the CCTV footage of their daughter. ""We asked if we could have a copy and we were told 'no',"" said Mrs Coriam. The couple said they had no opportunity to question the crew. Instead, they said they were shown her room, the staff quarters and to Deck Five, where they said officials put forward a theory that Rebecca had been swept overboard by a wave. However, the Coriams said they had doubts that was possible and said as the deck was in front of the ship's bridge, they believed someone would have seen what had happened to their daughter. When they looked around the dock in LA where the ship was berthed, they said they showed Rebecca's picture to one worker. ""He told us he remembered her loading her luggage but then she said, 'you never saw me',"" Mr Coriam said. The family's Miami-based lawyer Jim Walker, who specialises in maritime law, said he had been ""deeply troubled"" by the ""lack of co-operation and transparency demonstrated by Disney"". He added: ""In this day and age it is inconceivable that anyone would vanish from a cruise ship - particularly a ship catering to families and children - without the circumstances being recorded by closed circuit television cameras."" In a statement, Disney said: ""Our hearts go out to the Coriams. Rebecca's disappearance has been heartbreaking for everyone at Disney Cruise Line. ""We wish we knew what happened."" They said the family's next frustration came with trying to get information between the Royal Bahamas Police, called in because the ship was registered in the Bahamas, and Cheshire Police. They said progress was slow and they had not heard any updates for some time. However, Sgt Chrislyn Skippings, public affairs officer for the Royal Bahamas Police, insisted the investigation was ongoing. The family's supporters have set up a fundraising campaign through Facebook and the couple are in touch with other relatives who have lost loved ones at sea along with sea safety campaigners. They have also found themselves offering support to others in the same situation. Rebecca's parents are now also campaigning for UK authorities to be able investigate cases of British nationals who go missing on vessels registered abroad. At some stage they plan to go to the US to resume their investigation and quest for the truth. But, in the meantime - to mark the first anniversary of the disappearance - family and friends are gathering for a special Mass at St Werbergh's Roman Catholic Church, Chester, to pray for Rebecca, whose 25th birthday was on 11 March. Her family said the hardest thing to deal with is the uncertainty. There is talk of a UK inquest but a spokesman for Chester's coroner said that would be impossible in the absence of a body. ""We just don't know what has happened,"" said Mrs Coriam. ""We couldn't even grieve.""",Twelve months ago Ann Coriam was @placeholder down to make a bedtime drink when she and her husband Mike received a late - night phone call telling them their 24 - year - old daughter Rebecca was missing at sea .,inspired,expecting,denied,persuaded,settling,4
"Prof Thomas Weber's book Hitler's First War, which was released in 2010, claimed his image as a brave soldier was a myth. The producers of the Oscar-nominated film Downfall - also about the Nazi leader - will make the show after a French TV network purchased the series. The show will be called Hitler. Production of the 10-hour series begins next year. Prof Weber said: ""It is a privilege to see my book and the research behind it dramatised in this way for a large TV audience. ""Over the years a great deal has been written about Hitler but so little of this focused on his life in the years of the First World War. ""Hitler's First War uncovered many myths in regard to his service and motivations following the conflict. More importantly it demonstrated how Hitler's lies about his war years became political tools in his hands for the rest of his life. ""The series is a great opportunity to demask Hitler.""",A book about Adolf Hitler by a University of Aberdeen historian is to be turned into a @placeholder television series .,major,thrilling,special,planned,forthcoming,0
"However, this time, the source of the leak was not hackers or thieves, but rather the show being mistakenly released on to its broadcaster's streaming platform too early. The episode, titled Death is the Enemy, has since been withdrawn, but not before it was copied. Twin Peaks suffered a similar error recently. A spokesman for HBO Europe blamed an unnamed contractor for the most recent blunder. ""We have learned that the upcoming episode of Game of Thrones was accidentally posted for a brief time on the HBO Nordic and HBO Espana platforms,"" Tom Krogsgaard Nielsen told the BBC. ""The error appears to have originated with a third-party vendor, and the episode was removed as soon as it was recognised. ""This is not connected to the recent cyber-incident at HBO in the US."" Reports indicate that high-definition footage from the episode was initially posted to YouTube, the Daily Motion, Instagram and other social media sites. Although it has since been removed, different copies of the complete 66-minute show are still being shared on several file-sharing platforms, according to the news site Torrentfreak. HBO has suffered a series of security setbacks over recent weeks. Unidentified hackers have released Game of Thrones scripts, company documents and unbroadcast video episodes of some of HBO's other shows, including Curb Your Enthusiasm and Insecure. They claim to have stolen 1.5TB of data in total. In a separate incident, pirated copies of the 6 August episode of Game of Thrones were spotted online several days earlier in the week, featuring an Indian broadcaster's logo. Four people have since been arrested, three of whom work for a Mumbai-based company that stored and processed the show for an online streaming service. HBO is not the only broadcaster to have been caught out by its own technology. Sky Deutschland accidentally uploaded episode 14 of Twin Peaks: The Return to its streaming platform on 7 August, instead of episode 13. It blamed ""wrong labelling of the broadcasting file"" for the error, which is somewhat ironic as one of the themes of the series is mistaken identities. Although some viewers shared spoilers and screengrabs to Reddit, reports at the time suggested the episode had not been pirated as a consequence.",Game of Thrones 's next episode has been pirated and shared online in the latest leak to hit the @placeholder TV series .,internet,reality,fantasy,annual,classic,2
"St George's says the checks would help tackle health tourism and would only be for non-urgent patients - emergency cases would get automatic care. It says such a move is in line with what guidelines recommend. But critics say the checks could be potentially dangerous. St George's says it has a duty to use resources wisely, as well as provide care and treatment to patients requiring the hospital's services. The hospital has a high number of patients from overseas who are not eligible for NHS treatment. The government said a pilot was a good idea and it would be keen to see the results. The trust's board papers from October make clear that ""if no action is taken, from December 2016 the cost of health care given to non-eligible patients could be £4m-£5m per annum"". Currently, antenatal ward staff ask patients to fill in forms with proof of eligibility, including passport details or other ID, when they book in for care. But some patients leave these parts of the form blank. The hospital says it wants to tighten up its checks. A spokesman for St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said: ""Like many London Trusts, we treat a high number of patients from overseas who are not eligible for NHS treatment. ""The guidelines state that hospitals should endeavour to check patients for their eligibility when accessing non-emergency NHS treatment. We are not doing this effectively enough at present, and are looking at ways in which we can improve this."" Others are not convinced. Cathy Warwick of the Royal College of Midwives said: ""I would ask the trust to clarify their policy and to give assurances that all pregnant women who need care will receive it, no matter what their immigration status. ""To be clear, the law says, and government policy states, that trusts must offer care to women in labour, irrespective of their immigration status in the country."" She said the move could be dangerous because ""it could deter women from seeking care in a timely fashion. This could potentially have a serious impact on the health of the mother and their baby and the outcome of the pregnancy."" A Department of Health spokesperson said: ""NHS Trusts and Foundation Trusts in England are legally obliged to check whether patients are eligible for non-emergency NHS treatment free at the point of use, and recover costs from the overseas patients who are not normally resident in the UK where charges apply. We welcome St George's pilot to test new processes to recoup costs from overseas patients and look forward to the results.""","Pregnant patients could have to prove they are eligible for free NHS treatment by showing ID such as a @placeholder passport , under plans being considered by one London hospital .",valid,medical,vital,fresh,legal,0
"People can type www.highland.gov.uk into the address bar then add a forward slash followed by an emoji. So far the emojis available are a happy face or thumbs up for comments and compliments, but an angry face or thumbs down for complaints. A house takes people to the council's website page on housing. A symbol of a cow helps navigate to the local authority's information on various types of licences, including those needed for keeping certain kinds of animals. More emojis are to be introduced at later dates. Darren MacLeod, digital services manager at the local authority, said: ""Although emojis are usually associated with fun, there is a serious message. ""For example, where our web users have literacy challenges or perhaps English is not their first language emoji have become a universal symbol for conveying a feeling or an idea and can help navigating to relevant website pages. ""Also, in a mobile environment or small screen, it helps to be able to add an emoji rather than type a long address.""",Emojis can be used as a shortcut on @placeholder phones when searching for information on Highland Council services .,controversial,special,other,major,smart,4
"Visitors to the Port Lympne Reserve, near Hythe in Kent, were moved to safety when the two-year-old, called Kitwana, got out on Sunday. Animal director Adrian Harland said the cheetah was ""calm and pacing the enclosure fence, looking to get back in"" and there was ""no real threat"". He was enticed back into the enclosure with food after almost 30 minutes. Mr Harland said the intervention of a vet was not required. He added: ""He climbed out to get back with his mother, after he was separated to stop him eating all her dinner. ""We have secured the enclosure's perimeter fencing to ensure the cheetah cannot climb out again.""",A cheetah escaped from its enclosure at a wild animal park while the @placeholder was open to the public .,attraction,decision,authority,exhibit,role,0
"The car was bought by Rick Champagne, a logistics company owner from Phoenix, Arizona. The 56-year-old, who was just 10 when the high-camp TV series began in 1966, said it ""was a dream come true"". The Batmobile design was based on a 1955 Lincoln Futura, a concept car built in Italy by the Ford Motor Company. It was the first time that car had come up for public sale since it was bought in 1965 by car-customiser George Barris for a nominal fee of $1. Barris then spent $15,000 (roughly £5,370 at the time) to transform it into the famous superhero vehicle, over a period of 15 days. It had a V-8 engine,  arguably one of the first in-car phones, and parachutes, which were deployed to help Batman turn sharp corners. Mr Barris told reporters at the auction: ""The car had to be a star on its own. And it became one."" Since the show was cancelled in 1968, he  has toured the Batmobile and was eventually housed in a private showroom in California. Adam West,  now 84, played the caped crusader in 120 episodes in four years of programming, with Burt Ward starring as the ""boy wonder"" Robin and comedian and actor Cesar Romero as Batman's arch nemesis, The Joker. The 60s show was camp in its portrayal of Batman. More recent incarnations of billionaire Bruce Wayne and his alter-ego - such as British director Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy  - have had a much darker tone. The newer Batmobiles have reflected the more brutal portrayal of Gotham City's saviour, such as the ""Tumbler"" of 2005's Batman Begins, starring Christian Bale.",The Batmobile used by actor Adam West in the @placeholder TV series of Batman has sold for $ 4.2 m ( £ 2.6 m ) at a US auction .,australian,popular,original,fictional,best,2
"Ms Yellen said current valuations were ""quite high"", but added she did not see any bubbles forming. Chinese shares saw the biggest falls in the region with the Shanghai Composite closing down 2.8% at 4,112.21 - marking a third day of declines. Hong Kong's Hang Seng was down 1.3% at 27,289.97 - falling for the sixth day. Several companies on the mainland have announced share offerings through the week, leading investors to pull funds from other stocks. Investors were also worried about reported new moves by regulators to cool China's market, such as capping the size of margin financing and limiting the type of stocks investors can buy with borrowed money. In Japan, the benchmark Nikkei 225 closed down 1.23% at 19,291.99 after being closed all week for a holiday. Australia's benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed down 0.82% at 5,645.70. Shares in Australia had suffered their biggest one-day fall in more than two years on Wednesday following disappointing results from Australia's biggest banks. Investors are concerned about the country's big four banks facing slower growth. National Australia Bank (NAB), the last of the big banks to announce their results this week, reported a 5.4% rise in cash profit for the six months to March. It also announced a 5.5bn Australian dollar ($4.4bn; £2.8bn) capital-raising exercise which will involve the selling of new shares. NAB wants to demerge and float its troubled British bank, Clydesdale, and shore up its balance sheet. The lender's capital-raising announcement has been reported by some of Australia's media as being the largest in the country's corporate history. Also weighing on investor confidence were the latest figures on Australia's unemployment rate, which showed a slight rise to 6.2% in April. In South Korea, the benchmark Kospi index closed down 0.65% at 2,091.00.","Asian shares fell on Thursday , tracking @placeholder seen on US markets after Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen expressed concerns over share valuations .",changes,losses,preliminary,authorities,being,1
"Nestle had challenged the ban ordered by the country's food safety regulator in June after some tests found lead levels beyond statutory limits. The Swiss food multinational has always said its products are safe. Thursday's ruling came a day after India separately sued Nestle for $100m (£64m) over ""unfair trade practices"". The complaint against Nestle is that it caused damage to consumers through misleading advertisements related to its Maggi noodles product. On Thursday, the Bombay High Court called June's ban on the popular noodles ""arbitrary"" and said it violated the ""principles of natural justice"". ""We have examined the evidence in great detail. Since the petitioner Nestle has already agreed not to make and sell Maggi until the food authorities are satisfied, we see no reason to allow any relief to food authorities,"" Justice Vidyasagar Kanade was quoted as saying by the AFP news agency. The court directed Nestle to ""send five samples from each batch of Maggi [noodles] for testing to three labs and only if the lead is found to be lower than permitted will they start manufacturing and sale again"". The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had earlier said that tests deemed the instant noodles to contain ""unsafe and hazardous"" amounts of lead. Nestle says its noodles are safe as seen in the results of tests conducted in other countries, including the US, Britain and Singapore. Two Indian laboratories in the western state of Goa and the southern city of Mysore also recently cleared the noodles, but the findings were dismissed by India's food safety authority, saying there were lapses in the tests. Nestle said in statement on Wednesday that it had tested 2,700 samples of the noodles by several accredited laboratories in India and abroad, and each of these tests ""have shown lead to be far below the permissible limits"". But the company, which has 80% of India's instant noodles market, has already destroyed 400 million packets of Maggi products. The instant noodles arrived in India in 1983 and can be found in corner shops across the country. Correction August 17 2015: this report has been changed to correct an error about the amount of noodles being destroyed","A court in India has lifted a government ban on Nestle 's popular Maggi noodles , but ordered @placeholder tests before the product can go back on sale .",more,medical,proved,fresh,some,3
"The announcement was made on the official Star Wars Twitter page. Fans will have to wait for more details to be released as the makers of the films are keeping things top secret so nothing gets given away. It is believed the film will focus on what's been going on with Luke Skywalker, one of the biggest characters in the series. The Last Jedi will take place directly after the events of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens', which ended with Rey (Daisy Ridley) finding Luke. Will Luke be the last Jedi in the title? But, fans will have to wait until December to find out exactly what this film has in store for Rey, Luke Skywalker and the rest of the rebels. Star Wars: The Last Jedi will be released on 15 December 2017.",' Star Wars : The Last Jedi ' will be the title of the latest instalment of the @placeholder sci-fi series .,national,popular,upcoming,annual,troubled,1
"Striker Diego Costa, an unused substitute in Sunday's draw at Tottenham, was one of those pictured leaving a London nightclub. Costa, who appeared to throw his bib at Mourinho at the weekend, will be in the squad to face Bournemouth on Saturday. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is also available after recovering from a knee injury. Mourinho said the players ""needed"" the party, which went ahead with his consent. ""The next morning everyone trained very well, they were happy. They told me the dinner was good and the after-dinner was better."" Costa was left on the bench for Sunday's 0-0 draw at White Hart Lane and Mourinho would not say if the Spain striker would start against the Cherries. ""He's been very good, he trained very well,"" said Mourinho. ""Diego is the type of player who always tries. I just need him to be what he is, I don't need a reaction."" Courtois has not played since September after damaging his medial ligaments. Mourinho said the Belgian will return against Bournemouth or in the Champions League game at home to Porto on Wednesday. ""To lose your number one for three months, something like 19 matches without the best goalkeeper in the world, is tough for us. ""Thibaut was our keeper all last season and you know how fundamental he was, it's important to have him back.""",Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says he had no @placeholder with a players ' night out going on into Thursday morning .,issue,cope,agreement,success,idea,0
"Media playback is not supported on this device The Blues are 14th in the top flight, six points off the bottom three, and their next two league games are at home to Everton and away to Arsenal. ""It's reality,"" said Hiddink, who took over from Jose Mourinho in December. ""We have two difficult games coming up. ""If you don't gather points there, you don't know what the others do. The Premier League can surprise you."" Chelsea were one point above the relegation zone when Mourinho departed the club. The Stamford Bridge side then beat Sunderland, after which Hiddink took over as manager. ""There are 12 points difference to fourth place, which is Tottenham,"" added the Dutchman. ""We all like to look forward and to the top of the table, but also don't be unrealistic - you're six points off the line of relegation. That's also a fact. ""We have to work hard and be very concentrated and gather our points to step up.""","Relegation is a @placeholder for Chelsea , says the Premier League champions ' interim boss Guus Hiddink .",possibility,disaster,concern,friendly,special,0
"Ben, from Sheffield, vanished when he was 21 months old during a family holiday on the island of Kos. Kerry Needham has travelled to Athens with South Yorkshire Police to appear on a missing persons programme. Mrs Needham will also meet the British ambassador to Greece, John Kittmer, to discuss her son's case. Earlier this year, South Yorkshire Police was granted Home Office funding to support the Greek authorities in continuing inquiries to find Ben. The television programme, the English translation of which is Light at the End of the Tunnel, broadcasts to about 50% of the Greek TV audience. Ben's grandmother Christine and his sister Leighanna will also participate in the programme, to be shown on Friday. In a statement tweeted from @FindBenNeedham, the account of the family's campaign, Kerry Needham said: ""As part of Operation Ben I have arrived in Athens this morning with my family and detectives from South Yorkshire Police. ""During our five days here we will be meeting the British ambassador for the first time in 23 years to discuss Ben's case."" The statement continued: ""We sincerely hope this will lead to more people coming forward with new information and will help the British and Greek police investigate the whereabouts of Ben."" A spokesman for the Foreign Office said: ""We have the deepest sympathies with Ben Needham's family and continue to offer them consular support. We are following this case closely and will fully assist South Yorkshire Police wherever possible."" Ben vanished on 24 July, 1991, after travelling to Kos with his mother and grandparents, who were renovating a farmhouse in the village of Iraklise. In 2013, a DNA test carried out on a man in Cyprus proved he was not Ben. Mrs Needham has always maintained her son is alive and was probably abducted.",The mother of missing Ben Needham is to make a new @placeholder on Greek television over the disappearance of her son 24 years ago .,major,appeal,special,basis,debut,1
"The huge cargo jet had been heading for McConnell air force base in Wichita, but instead touched down at nearby Colonel James Jabara airport. No-one was injured and no property damage occurred when the plane landed. There had been questions as to whether the aircraft would be able to depart from the much shorter runway at Jabara. The Dreamlifter normally needs a runway of 2,780m (9,119ft) to get airborne at maximum weight; Jabara's runway is only 1,860m long. A tug was dispatched to the airport to turn around the giant cargo plane. Brad Christopher of the Wichita Airport Authority told the Associated Press news agency earlier that the company operating the aircraft had ""assured us they've run all the engineering calculation and performance and the aircraft is very safe for a normal departure at its current weight and conditions here"". The Dreamlifter, which landed at Jabara on Wednesday evening, is a modified 747-400 passenger aeroplane, which can carry more cargo by volume than any aeroplane in the world, according to Boeing. The aerospace company uses its fleet of four Dreamlifters to transport large assembled components of its 787 Dreamliner from suppliers around the world to the final assembly location in Washington state.",A gigantic Boeing 747 Dreamlifter cargo plane has safely taken off from a tiny airport in Kansas after it landed there by @placeholder .,safety,service,mistake,unknown,power,2
"Images of engineer Thomas Telford, science writer Mary Somerville and physicist James Clerk Maxwell were nominated to be on the polymer notes. They are set to be issued in Scotland in the second half of 2017. The final decision will be made after a public vote ends, running from Monday until Sunday 7 February on the bank's Facebook page. More than 400 people got in touch to nominate a Scottish figure who they felt had made a significant contribution in the field of science and innovation. Maxwell was a 19th Century pioneer of electromagnetism whose discovery of the unified theory of electricity and magnetism directly led to the application of electromagnetic radiation. Somerville lived from 1780 until 1872 at a time when women's participation in science was strongly discouraged. She was jointly nominated to be the first female member of the Royal Astronomical Society in 1835. Civil engineer Telford, known as the Colossus of Roads, lived from 1757 until 1843, and built more than 1,000 miles of roads in his lifetime. He designed numerous infrastructure projects such as the Caledonian Canal and the Telford churches, as well as harbours and tunnels. RBS chief marketing officer David Wheldon said: ""I am delighted that we have been able to engage the public in this process. We received many high-quality nominations. ""The strength of our shortlist is indicative of the significant contribution that Scotland has made to the field of science and innovation. I would be very proud for any of these nominees to appear on our new £10 note. ""Anyone who wants to have their say should visit our Facebook page and cast a vote. I look forward to finding out which of these great figures is chosen.""",Royal Bank of Scotland has announced the shortlist of @placeholder figures who could appear on a new £ 10 note .,100,historical,annual,latest,personal,1
"Ivie Callison, 63, from Stranraer, was convicted of indecently assaulting five boys between the age of nine and 15 in Lanarkshire from 1979 until 1988. The High Court in Glasgow heard that he abused some of the boys he taught in the band - as well as other victims. Judge Sean Murphy QC told Callison: ""The consequences for many of your victims will be life long."" ""Their parents...thought the children would be safe in your company and you abused that trust."" As Callison was led away to begin his sentence one of his victims shouted: ""Yes.""",A former music teacher with an Orange band has been jailed for five years for @placeholder sex abuse .,domestic,historic,inappropriate,sexual,institutional,1
"Councillors refused the application for land off Turners Hill Road despite a recommendation by Mid Sussex council officers that it should be granted. Turners Hill Parish Council chairwoman Thelma Mason said the site was next to Tulley's Farm entertainment complex. ""It wasn't the ideal position for people in mourning,"" she said. The parish council and other objectors also complained about the repositioning of an ancient hedgerow and possible contamination of surface water flowing into the River Medway. The council received five letters of support welcoming the plans as a sustainable asset to the community, which addressed a shortage of burial facilities.",Plans for a @placeholder burial ground on agricultural land in West Sussex have been turned down after objections from a parish council .,rare,special,temporary,popular,natural,4
"The 250 vehicles including lorries, cars and motorcycles, which earlier set off from Westminster, had hoped to board a ferry at 14:00 BST. Kent Police said it had been notified by the French authorities the convoy had been refused entry to France. ""No agency within the United Kingdom has any grounds to challenge this decision,"" it said in a statement. The convoy, organised by a number of campaign groups including the People's Assembly and Stop the War Coalition, made the decision to set off from outside the Houses of Parliament at 09:00 BST, despite a public order injunction being taken out by the authorities in Calais. A spokesman for the People's Assembly said the convoy was separated from the rest of ferry traffic when it arrived in Dover. ""A few cars have made it to France but they are being stopped there apparently,"" said Steve Sweeney. Mr Sweeney said organisers had been told the ban was to do with heightened security in France. He said they had been organising the convoy for six months and accused Kent Police of colluding with their French counterparts to prevent them from crossing. ""Kent Police were taking down our number plates when we stopped on the way here,"" he said. ""We're now holding a rally."" The People's Assembly said a 38-tonne truck loaded with aid was allowed on to a EuroTunnel shuttle. A Kent Police spokesman said however, the refusal of entry to France was a matter for the French authorities. ""Kent Police is working with partner agencies in planning a policing response to minimise any disruption to the community, businesses and the public,"" he said. The Port of Dover said the protesters later began heading back to their vehicles and returning to London after the stand-off with the French border authorities. The People's Assembly tweeted: ""Convoy now reassembling and heading for the French Embassy in London for mass protest"".",A convoy of aid @placeholder for migrants in Calais has been stopped at the Port of Dover by the French authorities .,intended,services,prepare,blamed,value,0
"Media playback is not supported on this device The Swans are the only academy team in the quarter-finals of the competition and host Coventry, League One's bottom club, on Tuesday (19:30 GMT). The trophy has produced record low attendances, fines for weakened teams and a manager named as a substitute. But Toshack believes his players are better off for the experience. ""For us to develop our young men as players, it's really, really important that they play against seasoned professionals,"" he said. ""I can understand the different viewpoints on it. ""But we've already had a couple of our guys go out on loan to league clubs as a result of their performances. ""Overall I think it's a very good tournament and a good chance for young players to prove themselves."" Swansea were one of 10 Premier League academy sides to enter the tournament. But none of the other nine - including Leicester and Chelsea - made it past the second round. ""It's a fantastic achievement for Swansea City as a football club,"" added Toshack, who coaches the side alongside Gary Richards. ""It's another opportunity to play against a men's team and prove how good they are."" Striker Oliver McBurnie scored both goals as Swansea U21 beat Wolves U21 2-1 in the third round. He was on the bench on Saturday as Swansea beat Liverpool 3-2 in the Premier League at Anfield.",Swansea Under - 21s coach Cameron Toshack says the @placeholder EFL Trophy has been an important step in the development of the club 's youngsters .,best,controversial,inaugural,worst,original,1
"The law, which allows some private businesses and religious groups to refuse service to gay people, was passed last week. The singer issued a statement saying he could not ""in good conscience"" perform in the state. He added he found it ""incomprehensible that LGBT citizens are being discriminated against"". He was due to play the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi on Thursday. Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant signed HB1523 into law on 5 April amid opposition from equal rights groups and businesses. The law offers protection for Christians who adhere to traditional views of marriage and gender roles, which Governor Bryant said ""protects sincerely held religious beliefs and moral convictions"". The new law will take effect from 1 July. Adams said he was using his voice to ""stand in solidarity with all my LGBT friends to repeal this extremely discriminatory bill"". ""Hopefully Mississippi will right itself and I can come back and perform for all of my many fans. I look forward to that day."" Adams's cancellation comes after Bruce Springsteen cancelled a show in North Carolina last week because of a new law in that state. Springsteen joined business groups in condemning the law which rolls back local anti-discrimination measures that protected gay and transgender people.",Bryan Adams has cancelled a concert in Mississippi over the US state 's new controversial religious @placeholder law .,service,cannabis,status,lost,liberty,4
"Changing his mind won't come cheap. The total bill over the next five years for his decision will be £9.4bn. It could have been worse. Low interest rates helped keep the government's debt payments down. George Osborne will take credit for an economy that makes that possible. Rebellious Tory backbenchers, peers - particularly Labour ones - and perhaps even The Sun will all boast it was them that won the tax credit battle. They're not the only ones celebrating. Senior police officers warned, worried and lobbied their way to a guarantee they would suffer no cuts. Just as many in Westminster were sure cops were for the chop, they were pretty certain Osborne's forecast surplus would shrink. It didn't. He's seen off, for a bit anyway, some potential looming crises. The health service had already been promised more extra money up front that it might have expected, and there was a promise social care funding would rise. Like all these speeches though, just because you had to listen hard for the bad news, that that didn't mean it wasn't there. The Tory manifesto promised thirty free hours of childcare for three and four year olds with working parents. Now there will be strings attached. Only parents working for more than 16 hours with incomes less than £100,000 will qualify. Time after time government departments were told their day-to-day budgets would be cut. People rarely march on Whitehall demanding more administrators, but it's far from obvious what impact that will have. Where does all this leave the standing of a would-be Tory leader? He's managed to avoid a reputation as the man who took your tax credits away, and perhaps secured one as the man who fluffed the decision in the first place. And some Tories may wonder just how determined a cutter of the state he really is. Compare and contrast with his previous plans and he has pushed borrowing higher than it would have been. Even for an all-powerful chancellor, it's a tricky part of the job: guessing and balancing the demands of both the nation's voters and the Conservative Party electorate.",Smell the burning rubber . Listen to the screeching brakes . Watch the chancellor execute a U - turn so @placeholder there 'll be marks on the road for years to come .,spectacular,weakened,super,popular,proved,0
"They will make it harder for firms to hide money in tax havens or play one country's tax authority against another. Firms such as Google, Amazon and Facebook must now pay tax in the country where the profits are made. The move follows public anger at the tax practices of some multinationals. Google's deal to pay £130m to the UK's HM Revenue and Customs in back taxes for the past decade has seen it widely criticised for not paying its fair share of corporate tax. The agreement between 31 nations, including France and the UK, is about sharing information rather than a new law or tax. OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría said the agreement would have ""an immediate impact in boosting international co-operation on tax issues, by enhancing the transparency of multinational enterprises' operations"". The agreement was hammered out at a meeting of the G20 last year, after growing anger  at the ways in which large multinationals were minimising tax. The new rules mean that international companies will have to tell the country they operate in what they make in that nation and how much tax they pay. That information will be available to every other country that has signed up to the agreement. The row over Google's £130m payment has lead to European MPs calling on the Chancellor, George Osborne, to explain the ""very bad deal"" that UK tax authorities have struck with search giant. The French finance minister, Michel Sapin expressed his concern. 'It's great that Google resolves its problems in the UK, but Google also has to sort out its problems in France,"" he said. ""French law applies in France and that's what we are looking at with Google. However we do not want to reach a one-off agreement, agree on a lump sum. We are looking at what activity a particular company has in France, so that we can request a fair amount of tax. Not more nor less than other companies."" Members of the European Parliament have also voiced concern about the UK deal with Google. It is understood they will ask Mr Osborne to come to Brussels to explain the settlement.",Rules to stop companies using @placeholder tax arrangements to avoid paying corporate tax have been agreed by 31 OECD members .,promising,complex,controversial,national,major,1
"Fans have aimed protests at Meire, 31, about how the club is run. ""This document is false,"" said a statement on the Charlton website. ""The club is investigating the matter as it is something we take seriously."" Companies House said the documentation had been received ""in good faith"" and ""satisfied the required checks"". The document, accessible on the Companies House website, claims Meire's position was terminated on 5 December. However, Belgian Meire, who joined Charlton's board of directors in January 2014, remains the chief executive at The Valley and the signature on the form appears to be a forgery. It incorporates and dissolves limited companies, registers the information companies are legally required to supply and makes that information available to the public. There are more than 3m limited companies registered in the UK - and 500,000 new companies are incorporated each year. Under the Companies Act 2006, an individual found guilty of filing false documents to Companies House could receive a prison term of up to two years, a fine, or both. In a statement, Companies House said Charlton had not signed up to a scheme which ""would prevent false or fraudulent submissions being made"". A section of Charlton supporters are calling on owner Roland Duchatelet to sell the club, having questioned his motives since he took over the Championship side in January 2014. The club, managed by Belgian Jose Riga, is currently bottom of the table, four points from safety with 16 matches remaining. Some fans formed a group called Coalition Against Roland Duchatelet (CARD), which has organised a series of protests at matches at The Valley, primarily aimed at Duchatelet and Meire. However, 69-year-old Belgian businessman Duchatelet, who has a network of clubs in Europe, insists the Addicks are not for sale. In a message on Twitter, CARD insisted it was not responsible for the false form being posted on the Companies House website.",Charlton have launched an investigation after the resignation of their chief executive Katrien Meire was @placeholder posted on Companies House .,also,temporarily,severely,already,falsely,4
"The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 213 points, or 1.2%, to 17,706. The wider S&P 500 index climbed 28 points to 2,076 - 1.4% better - while the Nasdaq index rose 2% to 4,444 points. Stocks also got a boost from momentum in Europe, where markets rallied after polls showed rising voter support for keeping the UK in the European Union. JPMorgan Chase gained 1.8% and Citigroup added 1.7%, while Goldman Sachs was up 1.4%. On the tech side, Apple climbed 1.5% and Microsoft jumped 3.1%. Shares in electronics retailer Best Buy fell 7.4% to $31.46 after it forecast lower-than-expected profits for the second quarter. Shares of seed producer Monsanto climbed 3.1% after it rejected a $62bn offer from German drug maker Bayer.","( Close ) : US markets ended higher on Tuesday , led by gains in the technology and banking as investors gained @placeholder about the US economy .",confidence,expectations,speculation,concerns,insight,0
"Flipkart had agreed a deal with phone network Airtel to let customers browse its site for free, with Flipkart picking up their internet data costs. But critics said this went against net neutrality. Net neutrality means service providers should treat all traffic equally. Users should be able to access all websites at the same speed and cost. Flipkart's chief executive Sachin Bansal had defended the deal. But the firm has now changed its mind after a flurry of users took to social media saying they were deleting the company's app from their phones in protest, says the BBC's Simon Atkinson in Mumbai. ""We at Flipkart have always strongly believed in the concept of net neutrality, for we exist because of the internet,"" a statement from Flipkart said. The company added it was ""walking away from the ongoing discussions with Airtel for their platform Airtel Zero"". Airtel Zero is a platform that allows customers to access mobile applications for free, with the internet data charges being paid by the companies owning the application. More than 100,000 people have emailed India's telecom regulator demanding that the government protect net neutrality. The government has set up a panel to review the issue. Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has said the panel's report ""on the whole gamut of net neutrality objective, its benefits, advantages and limitations including the regulatory and technical issues"" would be presented in the middle of May.",India 's biggest online retailer has pulled out of a @placeholder deal after a social media backlash .,controversial,major,fresh,dramatic,special,0
"That's the verdict from a former colleague of the civil servant who now effectively controls the purse strings in Northern Ireland. In the absence of a sitting executive, it is perhaps fitting that the man now in control of a budget of more than £10bn is called Sterling. Failure by politicians to fix the budget crisis has brought David Sterling centre stage - never the most comfortable of places for any civil servant. On Wednesday, the most senior civil servant at the Department of Finance gains control of a sum of money equivalent to 75% of this year's budget. Section 59 of the Northern Ireland Act allows him to use that money ""for such services and purposes"" as he directs. Numbers come naturally to the civil service lifer who has been permanent secretary at the Department of Finance and Personnel (DFP) for the past year. Mr Sterling joined the civil service in 1978 and has progressed up the ranks, first to permanent secretary of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (DETI) in 2009 and then onto DFP. He was permanent secretary at DETI when the botched Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme was set up in 2012. ""He is one of the very few people in the civil service who has gone from entry level at the bottom to the very top,"" said one person who works with him. In both cases, he has worked alongside former first minister Arlene Foster. He was a central figure in staging the successful G8 summit in Fermanagh in 2013. He is described by a colleague as ""a consensus builder and, as such, is highly regarded"". Mr Sterling was also permanent secretary at DETI when the botched Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme was set up in 2012. The scheme, which is about £490m over budget, resulted in a scandal that played a major role in the collapse of Stormont's institutions in January. Another observation - garnered from inside one of Northern Ireland's quangos - is that he is ""canny"" and ""a bit of a Mr Grey"" - both qualities that go a long way in the upper levels of the civil service. His interests include cycling, walking and golf. He won't be having much time to swing a club in the next few months though, as his mind may have to be focused on swinging the fiscal axe.",""" He is used to dealing with tricky @placeholder . """,things,questions,issues,commitments,value,2
"We went to London Fashion Week to ask people their views. ""I'm not just a tomboy. Yesterday I was wearing a summery dress. ""But I like that I can wear whatever I want and not have to worry about whether or not it's gender appropriate. I feel empowered when I wear combat trousers and a hoodie because I feel like I can wear boys' clothes."" ""The fashion industry has changed so much in the past 10 to 15 years. People such as David Bowie have pushed gender lines by wearing women's clothes. ""You can now wear a Gucci bag if you want - it doesn't matter if you are a woman or a man. Everything is unisex for me - I'm wearing women's trousers, top and bag."" ""Women and men are now compared to one another in every sector, not just fashion. It's empowering that women can wear suits, as what you choose to wear is very important in all walks of life."" ""The unisex style, that passed a few years ago, has now come back into fashion with oversized garments and boyfriend fit clothing. ""Fashion changes all the time, today it might be oversized and tomorrow it'll be something different. I like to wear similar things to men - like this XL jacket."" ""There's been a general change in attitude, I don't think it's much to do with fashion, but I think fashion is the easiest way to get your identity out there. ""I wear women's clothes all the time. I don't believe clothing should have a gender - why should a plain hoodie be for a man or woman? I think couture brands are realising this and becoming increasingly unisex, but high street brands have a long way to go."" ""I design my clothes to allow men to explore a broader range of fashion. ""I've noticed that men are becoming more open to try out different designs and concepts. I don't think it'll get to a stage where men are wearing wedding dresses, but we could get close."" ""My brand ended up becoming unisex because women kept wearing the male pieces, which is often the case. ""As for men, they are gradually becoming more adventurous in what they wear. I often add female touches to many of my clothes to try them out..""","Gender blending and unisex clothing is not a new phenomenon - from David Bowie to Cara Delevigne , men have worn women 's clothes and vice versa . However , recently this has been increasingly more common , with brands such as Zara , Selfridges and Alexander Wang , to name a few , creating specific gender neutral lines . Is this just a trend or a larger @placeholder shift in society ?",convincing,social,global,inspired,cultural,4
"The scheme was set up by the Savile estate, the BBC, the NHS, the charity Barnardo's and lawyers acting for alleged victims. It was approved by the High Court earlier this year. But the Jimmy Savile Charitable Trust, a beneficiary of the estate, said the scheme would not weed out fake claims and too much money would go to lawyers. Appeal judges dismissed the challenge. The court also rejected the trust's application for NatWest to be dismissed as the executor of Savile's estate. Meanwhile, abuse survivors who met Home Secretary Theresa May on Monday said the government was creating £2m fund for groups helping people who will give evidence to the forthcoming public inquiry into abuse, and a separate £1.5m fund for charities which help abuse survivors. The National Association for People Abused in Childhood said it was represented at the meeting, but the Home Office has not yet announced any details. Court of Appeal judges heard that Savile, who died in October 2011, was accused of being a ""serial child abuser and sex offender"" in a documentary broadcast in October 2012. The former BBC presenter was also alleged to have abused people in hospitals. The court heard that a ""large number"" of people had come forward to say they were abused by him following the programme. The number of people making compensation claims was now more than 200, lawyers said. In February, victims were advised that, under the compensation scheme, they could make claims against the Savile estate, the BBC or the NHS, with payments capped at £60,000. Experts initially put the value of Savile's estate at around £4m. But a ""range of expenses"" was incurred and the estate's value was reduced to about £3.3m, judges said in February. Liz Dux, a lawyer at law firm Slater & Gordon which represents victims, said: ""Today's ruling will bring great relief to Savile's many victims who have been living with the uncertainty of not knowing whether they would be blocked in their claims. ""They just want some recognition of what they have been through so they can then be able to move on with their lives. Hundreds of Savile's victims, who are represented by Slater & Gordon, have already signed up to the scheme in the hope that they would receive some form of justice without the need for drawn-out and costly litigation.""",A compensation scheme for those who say Jimmy Savile sexually abused them has been @placeholder by the Court of Appeal .,dominated,blamed,investigated,dismissed,sanctioned,4
"At one stage only two of its 14 platforms were open, and points were being manually operated. Network Rail confirmed all lines had now reopened and said station staff were monitoring the situation. A spokesman for the rail operator apologised and warned disruption would last until the end of the day. Cross Country Trains has assured passengers affected by the delays that they can apply for ticket refunds via its website. Earlier, all lines were blocked and Cross Country Trains said none of its trains were currently moving in the area, as engineers worked to restore services. Passenger Hattie Revans who was travelling from Bristol to Weston-super-Mare to get to work, described the situation as ""quite stressful"", and said ""the longer this takes the more money I lose"". On Twitter, fellow passenger Shabana Hussain said Network Rail was ""making commuter lives hell"" and it was ""not good enough"". Steve Payton described the situation as ""total chaos"" and Dale Miller called it ""an absolute joke"".",Rail passengers have faced severe delays after a points @placeholder disrupted services in and out of Bristol 's Temple Meads station .,line,lost,failure,opposition,crossing,2
"Lewis-Francis took up the sport four months ago with the aim of competing at the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics. He won 4x100m relay gold at the 2004 Summer Games. GB performance director Gary Anderson said it was a ""tough call"" to leave the 33-year-old out. Instead, Britain have gone for a mixture of youth and experience in their squad. Lamin Deen, fifth in the World Championships in Winterberg last time out, pilots GB1 in the four-man alongside John Baines, Joel Fearon and Andy Matthews. Double Olympian John Jackson pilots GB2 with Bruce Tasker, Ben Simons and new recruit Tremayne Gilling. Winter Youth Olympics silver medallist Mica McNeil leads the British challenge in the women's competition alongside Natalie DeRatt. The World Championships take place on 12-21 February. World Championship squad GB1 4-man: Lamin Deen, John Baines, Joel Fearon, Andy Matthews GB2 4-man: John Jackson, Bruce Tasker, Ben Simons, Tremayne Gilling GB1 2-man: Bruce Tasker and Tremayne Gilling GB2 2-man: Brad Hall and Ben Simons or Ben Simons and John Baines Women's: Mica McNeil and Natalie DeRatt",Olympic sprinting gold medallist Mark Lewis - Francis has been named on standby for Great Britain 's @placeholder bobsleigh squad for next month 's World Championships in Austria .,upcoming,famous,provisional,senior,latest,2
"The title Lordship of the Manor of Wedlock went under the hammer with Seel & Co in Cardiff on Tuesday night. The title may be used after the highest bidder's name as well as on official documents like passports and driving licences. Auctioneer Marc Morrish said there was a ""fair amount of interest"" with auctions like this being ""quite rare"".","An @placeholder Pembrokeshire manorial title has sold at auction for £ 2,000 .",honorary,unusual,ancient,english,amateur,2
"Media playback is unsupported on your device 28 March 2014 Last updated at 02:33 GMT Former Bolton Wanderers, Birmingham City and Arsenal player Fabrice Muamba spoke at an event in Coventry, sharing his experience of coping when his career was suddenly cut short when he had a cardiac arrest. Muamba, 26, was forced to retire because of ill health and is now training as a journalist.",Young footballers have been @placeholder on what they should do if their dreams to become professional players do not come true .,questioned,recalled,advised,impressed,enjoying,2
"The offer to business class travellers is the latest attempted workaround by affected airlines. The ban applies to devices larger than a smartphone. It covers inbound flights on nine airlines operating out of 10 airports in the Middle East and North Africa, as well as Turkey. They include Qatar Airways, Etihad, Emirates and Turkish Airlines, which operate long-haul flights popular with business travellers who can no longer work on their laptops mid-flight. Qatar Airways said in a statement: ""Customers will be able to download their work on to a USB before stepping on board to pick up where they left off."" The airliner would also offer one hour of free Wi-Fi for all passengers and a $5 (£4) package for travellers who wanted to stay connected on their smartphones for the whole flight. The laptop loan strategy is not the first attempt by airlines to overcome the restrictions: US officials justified the measure as a precaution against terrorism based on ""evaluated intelligence"". Large electronic devices are still allowed on board in checked baggage. The measure applies to direct flights from Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Morocco, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, including Dubai, the world's busiest airport.",Qatar Airways has said it is offering a laptop loan @placeholder to US - bound passengers to overcome a US ban on electronic devices on some flights .,service,card,fair,belonging,challenge,0
"A federation statement (in Spanish) said it was also unhappy with receiving only 4.55% of pools revenue, though it said it was still open to dialogue. All matches will be suspended from 16 May, including the domestic cup final. In the top division, Barcelona lead La Liga rivals Real Madrid by two points, with only three games left to play. In the statement, the RFEF federation said it had acted after three months of talks with the government had failed to resolve the dispute. It said more than 600,000 players and 30,000 matches across the country would be affected by the suspension. However, it also stressed: ""At the same time, and yet again, we reiterate the offer of dialogue to the Spanish government."" The RFEF acted after the government last week approved a new law on collective bargaining for TV rights. The law - which still needs to be approved by parliament - aims to regulate the rights to broadcast matches in Spain's first and second divisions. The government has so far made no public comment on the federation's statement. ""The initial assumption is that this move has been taken in an attempt to head off a players strike which had been threatened for that weekend,"" said Andy West, a Spanish football expert. ""Players are unhappy with some terms of the deal, including the low percentage of revenue on offer to lower league clubs. ""The issue of TV rights is a long-running one with most people recognising that Barca and Real receive far too much at the moment. Realigning it is not easy though,"" Mr West added.","The Spanish football federation says it is suspending @placeholder all end - of - season games in disputes with the government , including over TV rights .",indefinitely,free,virtually,temporarily,officially,0
"The four passengers were able to get out of the Model S 90D unharmed, Tesla said. The incident happened in the area of Biarritz and Bayonne, in the south west of the country. It comes about three years after the firm's shares dropped following other fires in its Model S cars. Footage of the incident was caught on camera by witnesses. Three people and a Tesla employee were in the car during the fire earlier this week. According to local media, the driver had signed up for a test drive on Facebook. He accelerated on one of the town's main roads when a loud sound was heard coming from the car, the newspaper Sud-Ouest reported. ""In less than a minute, the car was in flames and, in five minutes, it was totally destroyed,"" the driver, named as Nicolas, was quoted as saying. A Tesla official said: ""Nobody was harmed. The vehicle provided warning and passengers were able to safely exit the vehicle."" ""We are undertaking a full investigation and will share our findings as soon as possible,"" the official added. In 2013, two instances of Tesla cars catching fire were recorded by US federal regulators, according to Agence France-Presse. In each, the cars hit debris on the road that pierced the chassis and caused a battery fire. Both cars were gutted by flames, although the drivers in each incident escaped unharmed. A third case was also reported in Merida, in Mexico.",Tesla is working with French @placeholder to find out why one of its electric cars burst into flames during a test drive .,attempt,scientists,authorities,wants,efforts,2
"Malik Obama, a Muslim with Kenyan and US citizenship, also told the BBC that the Republican presidential nominee's proposal for a temporary ban on Muslims entering the US was ""common sense"". Mr Trump's plan - pitched as a security measure - has been widely condemned. Malik Obama has accused the president of turning his back on his family. He told the BBC's Newsday programme it was ""sort of disappointing, somewhat hypocritical"" that no representatives of the Obama family from Kenya were attending the Democratic convention, taking place in Philadelphia. The president, he said, had ""made a big deal about his heritage... and now it's a complete blackout"". Malik Obama, who said he was also voting for Mr Trump in order to shift his allegiance from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. The president's half-brother has reportedly lived in Washington since the mid-80s. He is also an aspiring politician in Kenya, running for office in 2013, but failing in his bid to become governor of Siaya county. Barack Obama was born in Hawaii to an American mother and a Kenyan father who left when he was two years old. The president visited Kenya for the first time last year since his election in 2009. Mr Trump, a billionaire property developer, is hoping to succeed him in November's election, where he will face Democratic Party candidate, Hillary Clinton.","US President Barack Obama 's half - brother , Malik Obama , says he will vote for Donald Trump because he "" comes across as a @placeholder guy "" .",serious,national,professional,rare,straightforward,4
"Media playback is unsupported on your device 27 August 2015 Last updated at 17:56 BST Both games are free to play but have some features which cost money to add. The Advertising Standards Agency, the UK authority in charge of checking advertising, say that the games put too much pressure on children to buy these additional features. That's because they say things like 'Moshi Monster needs you', or tells players they will be 'super popular' if they pay to become members. Now the companies behind both Moshi and Bin Weevils say they have changed the games and will stick to the rules in the future. Watch Newsround reporter Jenny's full report on this.",The popular online games Moshi Monsters and Bin Weevils have found themselves in @placeholder for putting unfair pressure on children to make in - game purchases .,conflict,popularity,lawsuits,benefits,trouble,4
"Fourteen civilians died after the army opened fire on a civil rights march in Londonderry in 1972. A judicial review application by seven ex-soldiers who could face questioning is set to be heard next week. Lawyers for the soldiers have said the murder probe is politically motivated. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) began the inquiry in 2012. A High Court judge will decide whether or not the former soldiers have an arguable case to launch a legal challenge against the police. Belfast solicitors firm Madden and Finucane is representing some of the families of Bloody Sunday victims and some of those wounded in the shootings. James Madden from the firm said they were considering an order by a judge that the families of those killed are not ""directly affected"" by the application. Last week, the PSNI made its first arrest over the Bloody Sunday killings, questioning a 66-year-old former member of the Parachute Regiment. The ex-soldier was arrested in County Antrim and interviewed at a police station in Belfast before being released on bail the following day. Bloody Sunday was one of the most controversial days in Northern Ireland's history. The fatal shootings, were the subject of a 12-year public inquiry led by Lord Saville. The Saville Report, published in 2010, unequivocally blamed the army for the civilian deaths and exonerated those who were killed. Prime Minister David Cameron accepted the findings of the report and made a public apology to the victims.",Police in Northern Ireland have given a @placeholder not to arrest any more former soldiers over the Bloody Sunday killings until a legal bid to stop the murder investigation has been heard .,decision,ban,commitment,chance,temporary,2
"Third quarter profit fell 2% to $5.64bn (£4.6bn) from $5.8bn the year before. The scandal saw bank employees open as many as two million accounts without customers' knowledge or permission in order to meet aggressive sales targets. In September, the bank was fined $185m over the illegal accounts and this week Wells Fargo boss John Stumpf resigned. Wells Fargo has fired about 5,300 employees in connection with the scandal. The bank, which faces numerous federal and state investigations, said expenses rose in part due to anticipated litigation costs. Third-quarter fixed costs increased to $13.3bn from $12.9bn in the previous quarter. Separately, JP Morgan Chase reported a drop in third-quarter income, but the results still beat analysts' expectations. Net income fell 8% to $6.286bn (£5.1bn) in the quarter, compared with $6.8bn last year. It reported higher revenue in retail and investment banking, but this was offset by the bank putting aside more money to cover loans that might go bad. Its investment banking division recorded a big rise in profits, climbing to $2.9bn from $1.46bn the year before. ""We delivered strong results this quarter with each of our businesses performing well,"" said chief executive Jamie Dimon. Citigroup also reported third-quarter results on Friday, with net income falling 10.5% to $3.8bn. Despite the fall the figure was still higher than analysts' estimates.",US bank Wells Fargo has reported a fall in quarterly profits after setting aside funds for @placeholder costs related to its fake accounts scandal .,administrative,additional,controversial,legal,potential,4
"Dan Watkins, 38, stood as Conservative parliamentary candidate for 2015 against Mr Khan, losing by 2,842 votes. He has run a business in Earlsfield since 2006 and is a Governor at Oak Lodge School for the Deaf in Balham. Labour has announced Rosena Allin-Khan as its candidate in the June 16 poll. Mr Watkins lives with his wife Tamara, a social worker, and his one-year-old son Harry. He said: ""I am hugely honoured to have been selected as the Conservative candidate in an area I have called home for 15 years and where I am proud to now be raising my family."" Mr Khan was first elected to represent Tooting for Labour in the 2005 general election. Winning 1,310,143 votes in the London mayoral election, he received the largest personal mandate of any politician in UK history.",A local businessman has been chosen by the Conservatives to @placeholder and win back Tooting from Labour in a by-election after the new London mayor Sadiq Khan stepped down as an MP .,commit,try,dismiss,appeal,keep,1
"Mr Singh, the architect of economic reforms in the 1990s, said GDP would fall ""by about 2%"" because of the move. Earlier this month Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that 500 and 1,000 rupee notes had become illegal as part of a crackdown on corruption. But scarcity of new notes has brought the economy to a virtual standstill. Mr Singh, who is credited with opening up India's economy when he was finance minister in 1992, told MPs the move ""can weaken and erode our people's confidence in the currency system and in the banking system"". He said it amounted to ""legalised plunder"". Earlier, the rupee fell to almost 69 to the US dollar, a record low. ""[The] prime minister has been arguing that this is the way to curb black money... I do not disagree with these objectives, but there is monumental mismanagement of which there are no two opinions in the country as a whole,"" Mr Singh said. ""Even those who say that this measure will do harm or cause distress in the short term but be in the interests of the country in the long run should be reminded of what John Keynes said once, 'In the long run all of us are dead'."" Mr Singh has rarely addressed parliament in the two and a half years since his party lost power. He and other opposition MPs are insisting that Mr Modi address parliament on the cash crisis, which he has not yet done. There have been chaotic scenes in India ever since the currency ban was announced two weeks ago. People have been queuing up for hours outside banks and cash machines which are fast running out of money. In some instances the police have had to be called in to manage queues of anxious customers trying to change their savings in banned notes for legal tender. People have been told they can deposit or change their old notes in banks until 30 December and new 500 and 2,000 rupee notes have been issued. A new 1,000 rupee note will also be issued, but there is no clarity on when. Until midnight on 24 November Indians are also able to change a small sum of old cash into legal tender as long as they produce ID. This amount was reduced from a total of 4,500 rupees to 2,000 rupees on 17 November. Anything above this amount needs to be credited to a bank account.","Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has rubbished the government 's move to ban two @placeholder currency notes , calling it "" monumental mismanagement "" .",major,troubled,presidential,legal,indian,0
"Doctors in Cambodia reported the complete failure of artemisinin and piperaquine - the key drugs taken to kill malaria - this year. The discovery of resistance markers, reported in the Lancet, will allow scientists to track the threat. Experts said the study was a big step forward. Artemisinin resistance has been known about for years, but a recent rise in resistance to piperaquine as well means the main malaria treatment, taking both together, is starting to fail. International groups of researchers analysed the DNA from hundreds of malaria parasites to find out how they learned to shrug off piperaquine. They uncovered genetic signatures unique to the parasites that were drug-resistant. Dr Roberto Amato, from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, told the BBC News website: ""Resistance is quite widespread, there has been almost complete failure in one province in the western part of the country, and it is spreading quiet fast in the north of the country. ""The problem with complete failure is this might accelerate the spread of drug-resistance to other countries and ultimately to Africa."" Resistance to the drugs would be catastrophic in Africa, where 88% of all malaria cases happen. Dr Amato added: ""The good news is we're starting to get clues on which treatment to use."" Curiously, these resistant parasites appear to still be susceptible to an older drug - mefloquine. One theory is that the malaria parasites cannot resist both mefloquine and piperaquine, so doctors may be able to rotate which drugs are used. And for Dr Amato, the long-term aim is to be able to keep one step ahead of the parasite. He said: ""They evolve every single day to escape the human immune system and the insect immune system - they're extremely good at it - and we need to understand that. ""Understanding how and in which direction is crucial, if we understand the process from most basic level then we could at some point predict the direction it is going to evolve."" Prof David Conway, from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, said: ""These studies are a big step forward in our understanding. ""This evolving parasite resistance is a major threat for malaria control internationally."" Follow James on Twitter.",Scientists have developed a way to track the spread of a @placeholder form of malaria that can not be treated with the main therapy .,popular,certain,powerful,novel,dangerous,4
"""He's been weak, he's been ineffective,"" Republican candidate Mr Trump said of Mr Obama in a Fox News interview on Tuesday. Mr Obama has questioned why Mr Trump's party hasn't disowned him. Mr Trump has also turned on two senior figures in his own party who have publicly criticised him. In an interview for the Washington Post, he refused to endorse House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senator John McCain, who are up for re-election in November. Amid the feuding within Republican ranks, prominent party donor and fundraiser Meg Whitman has publicly endorsed Democrat Hillary Clinton, saying Donald Trump's ""demagoguery"" had undermined the national fabric. ""To vote Republican out of party loyalty alone would be to endorse a candidacy that I believe has exploited anger, grievance, xenophobia and racial division,"" she wrote on Facebook. ""Trump's unsteady hand would endanger our prosperity and national security. His authoritarian character could threaten much more."" In other developments: French President Francois Hollande joined the chorus of criticism on Tuesday, saying that Mr Trump made people ""feel nauseous"". He warned that a Trump presidential election victory could herald  a very strong turn to the right around the world. Speaking to Fox, Mr Trump said Mr Obama had been ""the worst president, maybe, in the history of our country"". Mr Trump has also been condemned for his comments that appeared to back the Russian annexation of Crimea. But he retorted: ""I believe I know far more about foreign policy than he [Mr Obama] knows. ""Look at Ukraine. He talks about Ukraine [and] how tough he is with Russia. In the meantime they took over Crimea."" Mr Obama and Mrs Clinton, his one-time secretary of state, had ""destabilised the Middle East"" while putting the ""country at risk"" with Mrs Clinton's use of a private email server, he said. Mr Trump is under fire for attacking the parents of a dead US Muslim soldier after they criticised him at the Democratic convention last week. At the convention, Khizr Khan, whose son died while serving in Iraq, criticised Mr Trump's plan to temporarily ban Muslims from entering the US. Mr Trump responded by attacking the couple - who are called in the US a ""Gold Star"" family, the term for families that have lost a close relative in war. Democratic and Republican leaders as well as veterans' groups quickly condemned him. ""The Republican nominee is unfit to serve as president and he keeps on proving it,"" Mr Obama said on Tuesday. ""The notion that he would attack a Gold Star family that made such extraordinary sacrifices... means that he is woefully unprepared to do this job."" New York Representative Richard Hanna became the first Republican member of Congress to publicly say he would vote for Mrs Clinton. Mr Hanna said Mr Trump's comments about the Khan family had been the deciding factor. Until recently, many Republicans opposed to Mr Trump had stopped short of supporting Mrs Clinton, saying they would vote for a third party or ""write-in"" candidate.","Donald Trump has dismissed Barack Obama 's time in the White House as a "" disaster "" after the US president said he was not fit to @placeholder him .",represent,support,succeed,face,defend,2
"Retired Vice-Admiral Robert Harward was widely tipped for the post after Mr Trump fired Michael Flynn on Monday. A White House official said Mr Harward cited family and financial commitments, but US media said the sticking point was he wanted to bring in his own team. Mr Flynn had misled US Vice-President Mike Pence over his conversations with Russia's ambassador to the US. The latest setback emerged hours after Mr Trump robustly denied media reports of White House disarray, insisting his administration was running like a ""fine-tuned machine"". Mr Harward told the Associated Press the Trump administration was ""very accommodating to my needs, both professionally and personally"". ""It's purely a personal issue,"" added the 60-year-old former Navy Seal who is currently based in Abu Dhabi as an executive for US defence contractor Lockheed Martin. Asked about reports that he had asked to bring in his own staff at the National Security Council, Mr Harward said: ""I think that's for the president to address."" Mr Flynn, a retired army lieutenant-general, was ousted amid claims that before he was even appointed as national security adviser he had discussed sanctions with a Russian envoy. This would have potentially breached a law banning private citizens from engaging in diplomacy. Mr Flynn initially denied having discussed sanctions with Sergei Kislyak, Moscow's ambassador to Washington. But on Monday, Mr Trump asked for his resignation following revelations that Mr Flynn had misled the vice-president about his conversations with the diplomat. Leading Republicans have called for an investigation into intelligence leaks that led to Mr Flynn's resignation. Two other contenders - retired General David Petraeus and acting national security adviser Keith Kellogg - have also been tipped to take on the job. Mr Kellogg, a retired three-star general, was named acting national security advisor after Mr Flynn stepped down. The 72-year-old had a long career in the US Army, serving in Vietnam and Iraq, before retiring in 2003 and becoming a security consultant for software giant Oracle Corp. Mr Petraeus, a celebrated former four-star general, retired as CIA director in 2012 after it emerged he had given top-secret material to his biographer, with whom he was also having an extramarital affair. He is still serving two years' probation after his conviction for mishandling classified information, and would need to notify his parole officer if he wished to move to Washington DC.",US President Donald Trump 's @placeholder for National Security Adviser has turned down the job offer .,choice,opposition,secretary,debut,troubles,0
"The university said the leader of a project had been told only UK passport-holders should be involved in talks on national security and foreign trade. But the Foreign Office said nothing had changed following Brexit. It said it would ""continue to take advice from the best and brightest minds, regardless of nationality"". Former Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg, now the party's EU spokesman, said: ""It is utterly baffling the government is turning down expert, independent advice on Brexit simply because someone is from another country. ""This is yet more evidence of the Conservatives' alarming embrace of petty chauvinism over rational policymaking."" A spokesman for the LSE said that after the referendum, a team of fewer than 10 researchers had been charged with providing policy advice to help ministers troubleshoot any issues that might arise as the process of leaving the EU progresses. In a statement, the LSE said: ""We believe our academics, including non-UK nationals, have hugely valuable expertise, which will be vital in this time of uncertainty around the UK's relationship with Europe and the rest of the world. ""Any changes to security measures are a matter for the UK government."" A spokesman for the Foreign Office said: ""The FCO regularly works with academic institutions to assist in its policy research, and nothing has changed as a result of the referendum. ""It has always been the case that anyone working in the FCO may require security clearance depending on the nature and duration of their work. ""Britain is an outward-looking nation and we will continue to take advice from the best and brightest minds, regardless of nationality."" The LSE's assistant professor Sara Hagemann wrote on Twitter she was no longer wanted on the project. The Danish academic joined the university's European Institute in September 2009 and is regarded as a leading commentator on European Union affairs. She tweeted: ""UK govt previously sought work& advice from best experts. Just told I & many colleagues no longer qualify as not UKcitizens #Brexit @LSEnews"". The information was communicated yesterday to team members who do not hold UK passports in an internal LSE email. Alistair Jarvis, deputy chief executive of Universities UK, said foreign academics played an ""important role"" in providing advice and expertise to the government. ""As the UK prepares for Brexit, it is important that those in government responsible for negotiating the UK's exit from the EU have access to the very best possible advice and expertise available, regardless of the nationality of the individual providing it,"" he added. ""Experts of all nationalities at British universities specialising in areas such as European policy, law, economics, trade  and other relevant fields are well qualified to offer expert support to the UK government.""",The London School of Economics says some of its academics have been barred from @placeholder the Foreign Office on Brexit because they are not British .,advising,assessing,restricting,using,leaving,0
"The Silence of the Lambs star will direct an episode in the fourth season of the show, to premiere on Netflix on 2017. Rosemarie DeWitt, currently to be seen in the Oscar-tipped La La Land, will appear in Foster's episode. The third series of Black Mirror makes its debut on Netflix on Friday, following its move from Channel 4. It will be the first of two six-episode series. Brooker retweeted a link to Variety reporting Foster and DeWitt's involvement with the series, saying: ""This is true."" Foster won Academy awards for her performances in The Accused and The Silence of the Lambs in 1989 and 1992 respectively. The 53-year-old has since moved into directing with such films as Little Man Tate, The Beaver and Money Monster. Black Mirror is described by Netflix as ""an anthology series that taps into our collective unease with the modern world"". Bryce Dallas Howard, Kelly MacDonald and Game of Thrones' Jerome Flynn, are among the stars of the show's third series. Follow us on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, on Instagram, or if you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.",Actress and director Jodie Foster is to direct an episode of Charlie Brooker 's satirical @placeholder series Black Mirror .,comedy,web,drama,tv,modern,2
"Warner added 116 to his first-innings 163, while Burns scored 129 for his maiden Test century. By the close of play, Australia had reached 264-4 in their second innings for a mammoth overall lead of 503. Earlier, the Black Caps were dismissed for 317 in their first innings, Kane Williamson top-scoring with 140. Williamson frustrated the hosts' attack until halfway through the second session of the day, posting his 11th Test hundred and his first against Australia. Mitchell Starc eventually dismissed him to finish with 4-57, with fellow left-arm paceman Mitchell Johnson taking 3-105. Australia captain Steve Smith decided not to enforce the follow-on, despite leading by 239 on first innings. New Zealand's attack toiled without quick bowler Tim Southee, who was forced off the field on day two with an irritated disc in his back. Burns, playing on his home ground in his third Test, smashed two sixes in three balls to reach his century just before rain halted play for 50 minutes in the final session. Warner reached three figures after the weather delay, the third time the 29-year-old has made hundreds in both innings of a Test. The opening partnership was finally broken at 237 when Warner attempted a switch-hit slog sweep, and Burns soon followed him. Smith and Mitchell Marsh were dismissed cheaply as Australia chased quick runs, having added 264 to their total in only 42 overs. Listen to ball-by-ball commentary of every day of the Test series on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra from 23:30 GMT. Play starts at 00:00 GMT.",Openers Joe Burns and David Warner scored centuries as Australia continued to @placeholder New Zealand on day three of the first Test in Brisbane .,dominate,defend,play,remain,challenge,0
"In a speech on Thursday, the health secretary said it was ""critical for patient safety"". The target of seeing 95% of patients in four hours has been missed in England since July 2015. There was a record low of 85.1% in January. Mr Hunt demanded progress this year and said the target should be hit next year after new funding in the Budget. Chancellor Philip Hammond announced an extra £2bn for social care over the next three years. This comes after warnings services were under threat with councils, which are in charge of services, reportedly £1bn short of the £19.7bn they need this year. Mr Hunt said the new money would help tackle the problem of patients who were fit to leave hospital having discharge delayed because of a lack of suitable care in the community. This is thought to have contributed to overcrowding in trusts. The health secretary said: ""It is absolutely essential we get back to the 95% target. That is critical for patient safety."" To coincide with Mr Hunt's speech, bosses at NHS England and NHS Improvement, which run the health service, wrote to hospital chief executives giving them a deadline of March 2018 to get back on track. They said the social care money would play an important part in relieving the pressure as it could help to free up between 2,000 and 3,000 beds which are occupied by patients who have finished their treatment. If this is achieved it would represent a halving of the delays that are currently being seen. But the two regulators also want hospitals and the ambulance service to take some steps themselves. These include: The development comes after ministers and NHS bosses have given serious consideration to dropping or changing the target. Earlier this winter Mr Hunt suggested it was being looked at amid concerns the growing numbers seeking care at A&E units was making it very difficult for hospitals to hit the target. Chris Hopson, of NHS Providers, which represents hospitals, said: ""Given how far we are currently behind the target and without the required funding we think it is unrealistic to expect trusts as a whole to meet the 95% A&E target within a year.""",Jeremy Hunt has told NHS hospitals they must get back to meeting the target for seeing patients @placeholder in A&E .,again,as,regularly,directly,swiftly,4
"Hidayet Ozden, 53, repeatedly punched Shahzad Shah at the Mirchi Indian takeaway in Mintlaw over a tandoori chicken query. First offender Ozden, of Falkirk, admitted culpable homicide after Mr Shah, 56, died in April. He was jailed for 32 months at the High Court in Glasgow. A court previously heard the attack happened amid what was described as ""simmering tension"". Ozden attacked father-of-three Mr Shah as the cook queried whether the spiced meat was to be on the bone or not, and told him they needed to call the customer. Other workers managed to restrain Ozden, before realising Mr Shah had started to go limp. He was originally charged with murder but admitted culpable homicide. Mr Shah was suffering from a serious undiagnosed heart condition at the time of the incident. Judge Graham Buchanan told Ozden: ""I take account of the fact it is accepted by the Crown that you did not intend to kill Mr Shah. ""He died of a very serious heart condition, of which you were unaware. He could have died at any point if placed in a stressful situation. ""Mr Shah was a close friend and business colleague of yours for many years. I accept you were subject to a degree of provocation by Mr Shah. ""Mr Shah suffered a fractured cheekbone and a small bone in his neck was also broken. None of the injuries inflicted contributed directly to his death. ""However, a man has lost his life and his family has been left devastated."" Defence QC Ian Duguid said: ""Mr Ozden has never tried to minimise his involvement in his friend's death. He wants to express his regret to Mr Shah's family."" Det Insp Brian Geddes, of Police Scotland, said: ""The actions of Hidayet Ozden caused the death of Shahzad Shah. ""Shahzad Shah was subjected to a prolonged and sustained assault at the hands of Ozden, and was not able to defend himself due to the stark difference in their physical statures. ""Our thoughts are with his family and those who were closest to him.""","A restaurant manager who killed a chef in their Aberdeenshire workplace after an "" @placeholder "" row over a takeaway order has been jailed .",emotional,obscene,insignificant,epic,accidental,2
"He was warned over his conduct by the British Boxing Board of Control after a meeting on Tuesday. Fury, 27, apologised after making comments about women and gay people. Almost 140,000 people signed a petition calling for Fury to be removed from the BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist before December's event. The Manchester fighter, who outpointed Wladimir Klitschko to become heavyweight champion in November, caused controversy with derogatory remarks about women and for criticising homosexuality and abortion. A BBBC statement said Fury's comments had ""caused offence"" but that he had not broken the law by ""exercising his right to freedom of expression"" and it could not ""interfere with his basic human rights"". However, it added that Fury had been made aware that as world heavyweight champion there are ""heavy responsibilities upon him to avoid making controversial, non-boxing comments"". The statement added: ""He has assured the stewards that he understands the responsibilities upon him and has expressed regret that he has caused offence to others, which was never his intention."" A rematch between Klitschko, 39, and Fury will take place this summer.","British world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has been told by the sport 's @placeholder not to make "" controversial non-boxing comments "" .",suggestion,service,authorities,elite,latest,2
"Gray, 25, originally had until Wednesday, 31 August to reply to the Football Association, but was given an extension until Monday. One of the tweets, posted when Gray was playing for non-league Hinckley United, appeared to condone killing gay people. Premier League side Burnley said no date has yet been set for the hearing. Gray, who is charged with bringing the game into disrepute, has apologised and asked ""for forgiveness"", insisting he is now a ""completely different person"" and does not ""hold the beliefs written in those tweets"". The posts, which also contained offensive terms, were deleted soon after being highlighted. Gray remains available to play for Burnley, who host Hull in the Premier League at 15:00 BST on Saturday. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.",Burnley striker Andre Gray has asked for a @placeholder hearing over his misconduct charge for homophobic posts on Twitter in 2012 .,personal,special,fresh,disciplinary,controversial,0
"Spieth remains deadly accurate on the greens but Els struggles to hole the most straightforward putts. It is a sad scenario, yet the 46-year-old's enduring love of this maddening game can only be admired. Back in 2003, Els shot 31 under par to win the Mercedes Championship in Hawaii. It became the benchmark for Spieth to aim at last weekend as he romped to his eight-stroke victory in the PGA Tour's Champions Tournament. The young Texan came up only a stroke shy of Els' record as he laid down an impressive marker for the coming year. Just 22, he now has seven titles to his name and more will surely be added to the list. These are tough times for the four-time major champion as he grapples with those demons on the greens. Els was once such an elegant putter. His poise matched the grace, tempo and power of his long game. These qualities were evident to anyone who watched him win the 1994 and 1997 US Opens. On the tough layouts at Oakmont and Congressional, Els made the game look ridiculously easy. He was just 24 when he grabbed the first of those majors and back then anyone suggesting he would win only three more would have been given short shrift. Of course, Tiger Woods had yet to emerge and Els became one of the 14-time major champion's first big rivals to be taken down. Regular defeats at Woods' hands inflicted serious damage to the South African's golfing psyche. However, he still won the 2002 Open at Muirfield before taking advantage of Adam Scott's late capitulation to claim a second claret jug a decade later. This week I find myself recalling events of a year earlier, at Royal St George's. There I caught sight of Els battling through the wind and rain of the 2011 Championship, totally out of contention. The thought struck me: ""Why is he bothering?"" After all, he was about to celebrate his 42nd birthday having enjoyed a largely glittering career. He had made a fortune and there must be more to his life than this. But that discounted the competitive instincts that put the millions in Els' bank account. It didn't take account of a fire that still burned inside and a year later his persistence was more than vindicated with his victory at Royal Lytham. It was achieved with a belly-putter wedged into his midriff, a method that brought him a second life on the greens.  It is a technique no longer available, with the ban on anchored putting having been brought in at the start of this year. The R&A and the United States Golf Association (USGA) wanted to remove a crucial crutch from those unable to control involuntary hand spasms often acquired from a mileage of missed putts. So the governing bodies legislated to sort the wheat from the chaff, handing an advantage to those players who don't need to attach putters to a pivot point to make a stroke. Manfully Els has sought to embrace the demands of the new rules, but ditching the belly putter has been a painful experience. How embarrassing it must have been to become an internet sensation when he failed to hit the hole from short range during last autumn's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. An unforgiving Twittersphere called it ""the worst putt ever"". Those who witnessed the Carnoustie calamity first hand were more sympathetic, including Ken Brown, the author of the excellent book 'One Putt' which examines the art of this most frustrating aspect of the game. ""It is gut wrenching isn't it,"" Brown said during his television commentary. ""Especially when you have been as good as he has."" The former European Ryder Cup player notes in his book: ""It is very difficult to achieve consistency at impact without your hands working in harmony."" Alas there was little melody in the movement of Els' mitts last week when he missed the cut at the South African Open. The second round ended with a miserable three putt. Remember this is someone with 70 worldwide wins to his name and still he will persevere. ""I love the game too much,"" he insisted. ""I'm not going to stop. I'm going to get over this by using the cross-handed method and still have fun out there."" Els is down to 194 in the world rankings. These are desperate times; the game is anything but easy and we can only wish him well. Thankfully the competitive fires still burn as he continues to seek the formula of former glories.","The irony is hard to @placeholder . Jordan Spieth 's latest extraordinary performance helped remind us of Ernie Els ' greatness , while the popular veteran was suffering more ignominy in his native South Africa .",ignore,lose,focus,admire,believe,0
"The Scotland international was injured colliding with Mohamed Diame to give away a penalty and earn a red card. The 32-year-old was taken to hospital where he has spent the past two nights. ""He will be in the high dependency unit for another couple of days,"" said Tigers boss Steve Bruce. ""We think he'll leave hospital in a week or so."" He added: ""It's a really nasty injury, the kid's in a lot of pain."" McGregor has missed only six of Hull's 31 Premier League matches since a £1.5m move from Turkish side Besiktas last summer. His understudy Steve Harper came off the bench at Upton Park and the 39-year-old ex-Newcastle man is set to start Saturday's trip to Stoke. Bruce recalled Swiss goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic, 29, from a loan spell at League One promotion-chasers Leyton Orient on Thursday.",Hull keeper Allan McGregor is expected to miss the rest of the season as he @placeholder in hospital after damaging his kidney in Wednesday 's loss at West Ham .,prevailed,remains,gets,sustained,died,1
"NHS Borders Medical Director Andrew Murray asked them only to attend the A&E department in a genuine emergency. He said staff were putting all their efforts into the safe discharge of patients to create more space. He added that community pharmacists could give expert advice and treatment for common illnesses and ailments. ""If you or someone you care for is unwell and can't wait until your GP surgery re-opens on Monday, contact the NHS 24 helpline on 111,"" he said. ""If the condition is immediately life threatening, dial 999 for an emergency ambulance.""","A medical director has issued a plea to the public amid "" exceptional pressure on bed @placeholder "" at the Borders General Hospital .",availability,frustration,benefits,censorship,uncertainty,0
"Media playback is not supported on this device The centre, 25, did not take part after sustaining a leg knock on Thursday. ""He's pretty resilient. He will do the right thing by the team and by his body,"" assistant coach Paul Gustard told BBC 5 live. England have until an hour before kick-off to finalise their side for Saturday's Calcutta Cup game. If Farrell does not make it, Gustard says Ben Te'o will start at inside centre with Jonny May coming on to the bench. ""It will be a loss, of course, but we are very happy with the strengths Ben can bring,"" Gustard added. ""We are very happy with the 23 we will have on the pitch. ""We have flexibility, Jack Nowell is there who can come into the centre. Elliot Daly can come in to 13. So we will be very happy."" Victory for England over Scotland would give the defending Six Nations champions a record-equalling 18th consecutive win and put them one win away from a second straight Grand Slam. However, regardless of their winning run, head coach Jones was in prickly mood in Thursday's news conference. ""I can't speak for how Eddie is,"" Gustard said on Friday. ""The staff and players are excited. We are just confident. That's not to sound bullish. ""The only record that has been spoken about is finishing on the 80-minute mark beating Scotland."" Brown; Nowell, Joseph, Farrell, Daly; Ford, Youngs; Marler, Hartley (captain), Cole, Launchbury, Lawes, Itoje, Haskell, Hughes. Replacements: George, M Vunipola, Sinckler, Wood, B Vunipola, Care, Te'o, Watson This content will not work on your device, please check Javascript and cookies are enabled or update your browser",Owen Farrell @placeholder a doubt for England 's Six Nations encounter with Scotland after missing training at Twickenham on Friday .,remains,deserves,wants,offered,hopes,0
"The 23-year-old missed the series against Pakistan in the UAE after dislocating his thumb on the day he received his first Test call-up. ""I knew immediately the England stuff was a write-off,"" he said. ""The thumb is obviously going to be a slow process but it is nice to have got it moving. Hopefully England opportunities will come again."" Surrey have not put a precise time frame on Ansari's recovery from his operation, and he currently has a splint on his thumb for support. The left-arm spinner was included in England's Performance Programme (EPP) and Lions squad for the winter despite his injury, but his participation remains in the balance. Ansari had a fine 2015 season for Surrey, scoring 771 first-class runs and taking 44 wickets as they won the Division Two title. He is keen not to rush his comeback, telling BBC Radio London: ""After I did it I overreacted and said something like 'that is the worst injury I have ever seen'. ""At the time it was frustrating but I was thinking more about the health of the thumb and the long-term. ""My priority was to make sure I did what was best for my thumb, and let the cricket take care of itself."" Meanwhile, Surrey wicketkeeper-batsman Gary Wilson has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until the end of 2017.",Surrey all - rounder Zafar Ansari hopes he can gain England @placeholder once he recovers from surgery on his thumb .,cricket,free,comeback,recognition,glory,3
"Officers raided Garlands on 12 February while 200 people were inside. Drugs were found on the premises and it was shut down. The council had ruled the club could reopen provided it followed new strict conditions, which have been met. These included new door staff and security and a new drugs policy. More than 2,500 people had signed an online petition calling for the club to be saved. Garlands co-owner John Cummings said: ""In society today, people use drugs. You have to do your best to stop them taking drugs in your premises. ""I wasn't surprised they found drugs because you'd probably find them in most places. But I'm glad now we have got these new conditions to enable us to try and stop them as much as we can."" Liverpool City Council's licensing committee had allowed the club to reopen, but with certain conditions that included: The club has changed the security firm, upgraded CCTV provided a drugs amnesty box and introduced ID scans on the door. UV lights have been installed at the entrance of the unisex toilets, which police had described earlier as a ""sweet shop for drugs"". The toilets have also been separated into single-sex toilets. Christine Banks, chair of the licensing committee said: ""Don't come back to the table with any of those conditions broken because we won't be lenient. ""They are there for the protection of the public from harm. We're here to say no not acceptable and your licence could be revoked.""","A Liverpool nightclub closed down after police described its toilets as "" a sweet shop for drugs "" is reopening following a three - month @placeholder order .",emergency,deportation,restriction,absence,closure,4
"Instead, doctors will be allowed to prioritise patients, affecting up to 189m consultations a year. Changes will also be made to the four-hour A&E and 18-week hospital treatment waiting time targets. Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced the moves, which represent a major shift in policy from Labour. The previous government used targets as a way of driving through improvement. But in the lead up to the election the Tories claimed it was time to move away from the target culture and instead focus more on the quality of treatment. Mr Lansley said: ""I want to free the NHS from bureaucracy and targets that have no clinical justification and move to an NHS which measures its performance on patient outcomes. ""Doctors will be free to focus on the outcomes that matter - providing quality patient care."" GPs have long complained the 48-hour target can put the most seriously-ill patients at risk as appointments get clogged up with people who do not need immediate access. Dr Laurence Buckman, of the British Medical Association, said: ""We would welcome the scrapping of this target as it will give GPs greater flexibility to organise their appointment booking system in a way that best suits their local patient population."" But the Patients Association said it was concerned about the speed of the changes. Spokeswoman Katherine Murphy said while moving away from targets was the ""right idea"", it was important to have something in place first to stop a ""free for all"". The changes in the other areas are seen as much less radical. The hospital waiting target move is more relevant to managers than patients. The guidance makes it clear hospitals will still be expected to see patients in 18 weeks, but they will not have to prove it to local managers, meaning less paper-work. Meanwhile, the threshold for seeing A&E patients within four hours will be lowered from 98% of patients to 95%. The move is just the start of what will be a complete change in how performance is managed in emergency departments. A new measurement is likely to be introduced, which is likely to include an element of waiting alongside other factors such as access to scans. The idea, again, is to focus on quality rather than just what is deemed to be the rather blunt instrument of waiting time. In the guidance issued to the NHS in England, Mr Lansley also makes it clear that these changes can help save money on management - 46% in the coming years. However, that still equates to a modest saving for the health service as management accounts for less than 2% of its budget.",Patients in England will no longer be @placeholder a GP appointment within 48 hours under a scaling back of NHS targets .,proposed,seeking,lost,guaranteed,welcomed,3
"The country's rudest and funniest place names have been highlighted by British company Strumpshaw, Tincleton & Giggleswick. The Australian map follows similar renderings of Britain and the US. Company founder Humphrey Butler says that Tasmania has a particularly high concentration of colourful names. ""One of the things that I think make the Aussie map is that there are quite a few places that sound really, really Australian,"" he told the BBC. ""There's a place called Dinkum, there's a place called Mate, there's a place called Bruce as well."" The idea came to Mr Butler after he escaped a corporate job in London and took a road trip around Britain in a ""knackered old car"". ""When you're travelling like that, you look at map and road signs and notice all these funny sounding place names,"" he said. The thought kicked in: how many of these places are there? Mr Butler lists his personal favourites as Lovely Bottom in Tasmania, Humpty Doo in the Northern Territory and Windy Saddle in Victoria. ""There are a lot of Knobs in Australia,"" he said. ""There are hundreds and hundreds of Knobs all over Australia but there is one called Prominent Nob in South Australia and that does make us laugh."" Reporting by the BBC's Greg Dunlop.","Peculiar Nob , Titwobble Lane , Windy Saddle , Pensioners Bush and Intercourse Island are among the @placeholder place names featured on a new map of Australia .",latest,five,best,actual,famous,3
"Audi said the upgrade would ""improve emissions behaviour in real driving conditions further beyond existing legal requirements"". The carmaker added it was convinced the programme would counteract possible bans on diesel cars. In recent days, rival German carmakers Mercedes and Daimler issued recalls involving three million vehicles. The Audi recall affects cars fitted with six- and eight-cylinder diesel motors meeting the Euro 5 and Euro 6 emissions criteria, including some models made by parent company Volkswagen and sister firm Porsche. The upgrade is available for Audi cars with affected engines in Europe and other markets outside North America. The Reuters news agency reported that German car industry officials and politicians had agreed to improve diesel vehicles' emissions through software updates in order to avoid diesel bans in cities. Arndt Ellinghorst, an analyst at investment bank Evercore ISI, said there could be many more of these fixes to come: ""What Audi and Mercedes have announced is just the tip of the iceberg. All other carmakers will follow and offer improvements to the engine management software. ""If this isn't an industry-wide action, city driving bans might be the painful alternative.""","German carmaker Audi is offering a @placeholder software upgrade for 850,000 diesel cars in order to improve emissions .",rare,national,full,controversial,free,4
"10 December 2015 Last updated at 06:37 GMT This phenomenon, known as delayed discharge, can have serious repercussions for hospitals, leading to longer waits in A&Es and delays for ambulances waiting to handover patients. The result is that the smooth running of a hospital breaks down. Nick Triggle reports.",Patients who are well enough to leave hospital are sometimes @placeholder to because of a lack of support being available in the community .,forced,ready,unable,expected,intended,2
"The ex-England boss, 70, who had two successful spells as Hornets manager, has also been Watford's chairman. He was warmly greeted by supporters on Saturday as the Rous Stand was renamed the Graham Taylor Stand. ""In this day and age, when a stand is named after somebody it's for commercial reasons. I felt honoured,"" he told BBC Three Counties Radio. In his first spell as Watford boss between 1977 and 1987, Taylor took the club from the fourth division to the top flight. And in 1983 the Hornets reached their peak in the league, finishing second only to Bob Paisley's Liverpool. Taylor returned to the club in 1996 and led the Hornets from the third tier to the Premier League, before leaving in 2001. Both of these spells were overseen by pop star Sir Elton John, who was owner on both occasions, and will have the Community Stand named after him this weekend. ""I think the understanding and the relationship and the friendship that developed between Elton and myself was very important for the development of Watford,"" said Taylor. Taylor himself was chairman at Vicarage Road for three years from 2009, but has not worked at a club since. ""One of the reasons I stepped out of the game is that I didn't like to see the way it was going with so many non-football people beginning to run our football clubs. ""As manager I had overall power. All the football matters were down to me. ""As far as Elton John was concerned, I ran the football side of the club. That has changed now.""",Legendary Watford manager Graham Taylor has spoken of his @placeholder at having a stand at Vicarage Road named after him .,fate,excitement,displeasure,pride,future,3
"The invention, created by Prof David Lentink's research team, measures the force produced by every wing flap. The device, described in the Royal Society journal Interface, will enable researchers to carry out tests of miniature drones, to assess more precisely their flight performance. It has also answered a physics riddle. This question, Prof Lentink explained, is whether a container or a truck carrying birds changes in weight when the birds inside were flying. It was investigated in an episode of the US television show MythBusters; the presenters weighed a trailer while birds flew inside it, and concluded that it was no different to when the birds were still. This new device, however, is so precise, that it shows that this is not quite right; the weight of the container would actually change as the birds flapped their wings. The Stanford team explained that measurements taken from a single bird showed that hovering created ""double the lift during the downstroke [of the wings] so that the birds did not have to lift their weight during the upstroke"". ""So, the weight of a truck containing just a few flying birds will fluctuate in time; only the lift of an incoherent flock of birds could cancel out [this change],"" Prof Lentink summarised. He and his colleagues tested their new device by recording the tiny forces from a single bird flying inside the specially designed chamber. For their demonstration, the scientists trained two Pacific parrotlets (named Gaga and Ray) to fly from one perch to another inside the device. The birds would receive a food reward ""and we get its aerodynamic forces in return"", explained Prof Lentink. ""The method is extremely fast and precise, which helps us measure the forces animals and drones generate to manoeuvre."" By measuring these forces so accurately, Prof Lentink explained, researchers will be able to fine-tune miniature drones as they fly freely inside the chamber.",Scientists at Stanford University in the US have developed a super - @placeholder device that can measure the weight of a bird in flight .,resistant,powerful,heavy,sized,sensitive,4
"A bottle of Deanston 12-year-old malt was broken over the bow of the 90-metre Offshore Patrol Vessel in a ceremony at BAE Systems' Scotstoun yard. The ship is expected to go into service next year and will be used for counter-terrorism, anti-smuggling and defence. The MoD said work on HMS Forth and her sister ships was sustaining 800 Scottish jobs. The vessels will be equipped with a 30mm cannon, a flight deck capable of accommodating a Merlin helicopter, and will be manned by a crew of 58 sailors. It is the first of a fleet of new Batch 2 River-class OPVs being built on the Clyde, which are all expected to be in service by 2021. Their construction has filled a gap in the order books of the Govan yard, where work is due to begin on eight Type 26 frigates this summer. The Type 26 frigate, which is principally designed for anti-submarine warfare, will partially replace the current Type 23 frigate. Each ship will carry a crew of 118, have a top speed of more than 26 knots and a range of 7,000 nautical miles. The first vessel is due to enter service in the early 2020s. Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said that the work would safeguard hundreds of skilled jobs until 2035. HMS Forth, the fifth Royal Navy vessel to bear the name over the past two centuries, is affiliated with the city of Stirling. The MoD said the name maintained a connection that began when the people of the city adopted a previous ship with the name Forth during World War Two. Minister for Defence Procurement, Harriett Baldwin, said the programme to build the ship was a vitally important part of the government's 10-year, £178bn plan to supply the Armed Forces. She added: ""From counter-narcotics operations in the Caribbean, to securing the UK's borders on patrols closer to home, the Royal Navy's new Offshore Patrol Vessels will help protect our interests around the world.""",The first of a fleet of five warships being built on the Clyde has been @placeholder named HMS Forth .,formally,subsequently,appropriately,unofficially,simply,0
"She's going to be given Manchester citizenship even though she's from America. It's the city's way of saying thank you for Ariana's amazing work organising the One Love concert in Manchester, in aid of victims of the bombing at the Manchester Arena on 22 May. The concert, which featured artists like Katy Perry and Justin Bieber, raised almost £3 million to help victims and their families. If anything in the news upsets you, click here for some advice.",Ariana Grande is to become an @placeholder Mancunian .,unusual,amazing,experimental,honorary,immortal,3
"The British world number one, 29, beat the Frenchman 6-0 7-6 (7-2). Chardy lost the first set in 20 minutes, but offered resistance in the second, taking it into a tie-break. Murray will play Gerald Melzer in the next round after the Austrian beat Paul-Henri Mathieu 6-7 (2-7) 6-3 6-2. The Scot said he was ""pushed to the end"" by the world number 69. ""He didn't start well,"" said Murray, a three-time finalist in this tournament. ""It's always difficult, the first match of the year. Both of us were probably feeling a bit nervous. ""In the second set he played well. He was a lot more aggressive."" Murray looked on course for a one-sided victory when Chardy failed to hold serve in the first set. But the Frenchman - who amassed seven double faults and 32 unforced errors in the match - broke Murray in the first game of the second set and managed to test the Briton until the tie-break. Murray's victory extended his winning streak in ATP Tour matches to 25 - the best of his career. His previous best run of consecutive wins was 22, which was ended by Marin Cilic at the Cincinnati Masters in August. Since then, his only loss on the ATP Tour has been a US Open quarter-final defeat by Kei Nishikori - although he was also defeated by Juan Martin del Potro in a Davis Cup match in September and by David Goffin in an exhibition tournament at the end of December. British number four Aljaz Bedene reached the second round of the Chennai Open with a 6-3 6-3 win over Spain's Guillermo Garcia-Lopez. The 27-year-old needed one hour and 15 minutes to beat the unseeded Spaniard. Bedene, who reached round three of the French Open last year, hit seven aces against the former world number 23. He will next play Slovakia's Martin Klizan, ranked 66 places above Bedene in the world rankings at 35.",Sir Andy Murray extended his career - best winning streak in @placeholder matches to 25 with a straight - set win over Jeremy Chardy in the first round of the Qatar Open .,competitive,six,five,ranking,professional,0
"The singer, who appeared only on the band's first album, Jefferson Airplane Takes Off, died last Thursday - the same day as guitarist Paul Kantner. ""One sweet lady has passed on,"" wrote the rock group's co-founder Marty Balin on his Facebook page. ""I imagine that she and Paul woke up in heaven and said, 'Hey, what are you doing here? Let's start a band!'"" No cause of death was given for the singer, but former band mate Jack Casady said she had been receiving hospice care. Born in Seattle and raised in Portland, folk singer Signe Toly boarded Jefferson Airplane in 1965 at Balin's invitation. She sang lead vocals on the songs Chauffeur Blues and Let's Get Together - a Chet Powers-penned track that later became a hit for the Youngbloods. On the sleeve notes for the band's debut album, she was described as ""a former folk singer"", whose ""high, strong voice gives an unusual quality to the ensemble""> But she quit the line-up after giving birth to her first child, having decided life on the road with a newborn was untenable. But she stuck with Jefferson Airplane as they searched for a replacement, giving her last performance on 15 October, 1966. A night later, her successor, Grace Slick, of Great Society, made her debut. ""Signe was one of the strongest people I have ever met,"" guitarist Jorma Kaukonen wrote on his blog. ""She was our den mother in the early days of the Airplane… a voice of reason on more occasions than one… an important member of our dysfunctional little family. ""I always looked forward to seeing her when we played the Aladdin in Portland. ""She never complained and was always a joy."" ""I had been in touch with Signe this past week as she had moved from her home to hospice care,"" bassist Casady added on Facebook. ""She was a real sweetheart with a terrific contralto voice coming from a solid folk background. ""Listen to how she made the three-part harmonies of JA Takes Off (first album) sound so thick... her wonderful tone between Paul's and Marty's. ""A sad day… for those of us still here.""","Signe Anderson , one of the @placeholder vocalists for Jefferson Airplane , has died at the age of 74 .",primary,notorious,original,worst,remaining,2
"The Delhi police are now investigating the video and have urged ""his victims"" to file a complaint. He apologised and deleted his ""prank video"" after severe public backlash. Mr Verma posted the video even as reports of mass molestation in the southern city of Bangalore on New Year's Eve caused anger in India. The YouTuber, who has more than 150,000 subscribers to his ""Crazy Sumit"" channel, said he had made the video ""for entertainment and had no intention of hurting anybody"". But police are not convinced by his explanation. ""The video has come to Delhi Police's notice through media. We have started the initial technical inquiry. This obscene video is available on Facebook and Youtube links and we are probing this,"" Police spokesperson Dependra Pathak told the PTI news agency. Jail sentence for YouTube pranksters YouTube channel 'shocked' by jail term ""I see this kind of sexual perversion on social media in the name of getting likes, online publicity and maybe even some money is involved in it,"" he added. People on social media have also criticised Mr Verma for his ""immature and nasty video"". India has many popular YouTube channels and stars who make entertainment videos. One such channel, TroubleSeekerTeam, has severely criticised Mr Verma in a video, and said ""harassing women or anybody can never be taken as entertainment"". ""It's simply molestation,"" the channel said.","Indian YouTuber Sumit Verma is in trouble after posting a video in which he @placeholder walks up to women in public places , kisses them and runs away .",accidentally,literally,randomly,safely,allegedly,2
"Lise Han organised for Chinese couples to renew their wedding vows against romantic backdrops in the Loire Valley. The trial took place after Jean Germain, a former Tours mayor and close ally of President Francois Hollande who was also accused in the case, committed suicide. He shot himself just before the trial was due to begin last April. The scheme did not offer real wedding ceremonies, but hundreds of Chinese couples travelled long distances and paid large sums to be photographed in wedding attire in attractive locations. Han claimed to have resigned but was accused of running the company on the side between 2007 and 2011 while working at the City Hall in Tours on tourism issues. Meanwhile Tours City Hall was subcontracting the work to the company, leading to big profits. Han was found guilty of fraud and mishandling public funds by a court in Tours. Her husband was also convicted along with two other former city officials. The court also ordered them to compensate the city of Tours to the sum of  €500,000 ($550,000, £340,000) and pay €30,000 in damages.",A French former official has been jailed for 30 months for corruption over @placeholder Chinese wedding trips .,technical,fake,several,alleged,national,1
"The 33-year-old says his career could be over after his latest injury, which he suffered in a win over India in the first Test of their series. Australian team doctor Peter Brukner said Clarke had ""substantial damage to a key part of the hamstring tendon"". Steve Smith will captain Australia for the rest of the Test series against India, Cricket Australia has announced. The length of Clarke's absence is unclear ahead of February's World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. ""His recovery and the timing of his return to play will be dependent on the surgeon's advice and how well he recovers in the coming weeks,"" added Brukner. Smith will become Australia's 45th and third-youngest Test captain when the second Test starts in Brisbane on Wednesday. ""It's something that I've always dreamt of doing,"" said the 25-year-old all-rounder. ""It's an amazing thrill."" Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin, who was expected to get the captaincy, has been named as vice-captain. Chairman of selectors Rod Marsh said Smith was highly regarded not just for his batting but also his ""maturity and clear leadership potential"". Smith, who has played just 23 Tests and has previously captained New South Wales, scored 162 not out and 52 not out in the recent first-Test victory over India in Adelaide.",Australia captain Michael Clarke will undergo surgery on Tuesday in his bid to @placeholder a hamstring injury .,improve,appoint,overcome,defend,treat,2
"Mr Pugh was defeated by independent Richard Priest in the Shanklin South ward by just 10 votes. Independents won 20 seats. The Tories lost nine seats and their majority on the council. Turnout was just over 35%. UKIP, which did not contest council elections on the island four years ago, won two seats. With all the Isle of Wight results in, the Conservatives have 15 seats; Liberal Democrats lost four of their five seats while Labour gained a seat and now have two councillors. Independent Mr Priest said his victory ""shows the passion people had for the debate"". ""We knew it was a tough, uphill battle,"" he said. Mr Pugh had been a councillor for eight years, five of them as council leader. He said he made ""no apologies"" for the council's education policy which had been criticised during the election campaign. The island's school system has been reorganised from a three-tier to a two-tier structure, and since then three of its six secondary schools have been rated ""inadequate"" by Ofsted. ""After eight years in power, people are going to have a view on things,"" he said. ""Clearly I'm disappointed. It's been a privilege to serve the island. ""It's been difficult for the party both nationally and locally."" This might be because you typed the web address incorrectly. Please check the address and spelling ensuring that it does not contain capital letters or spaces. It is possible that the page you were looking for may have been moved, updated or deleted. Please click the back button to try another link. Or","Isle of Wight council leader David Pugh has lost his seat to an independent candidate , as the Conservatives lost control of the @placeholder",authority,worst,issue,constituency,best,0
"The 31-year-old converted two penalties in a 3-1 victory over Vipers of Uganda that overturned a 1-0 away defeat in the last-32 tie. Mzimela, who also scored from a spot kick in a midweek South African FA Cup victory, put Stars in front after only two minutes. Ndumiso Mabena doubled the lead from a free-kick before half-time in Rustenburg. Milton Karisa scored for Confederation Cup debutants Vipers on 55 minutes  to nudge his club in front on the away goal rule. Mzimela had the final say, however, converting another penalty a minute into stoppage time to rescue the South African club. Ulinzi Stars of Kenya overcame having a player sent off to whip Smouha of Egypt 3-0 in Machakos, but still exited the African equivalent of the Europa League. Smouha advanced 4-3 on aggregate having built a commanding first leg lead in Alexandria last weekend. Samuel Onyango scored twice in the opening half for the Kenyan armed forces side, who were reduced to 10 men on 55 minutes when John Kago was red-carded. Undaunted, Ulinzi grabbed a third goal 13 minutes from time through Omar Mbongi and rattled Smouha survived several late scares. Kenyans Jesse Were and David Owino scored for Zesco United of Zambia, who booked a play-offs place by drawing 2-2 with Le Messager Ngozi of Burundi in Bujumbura. Leading 2-0 from the first leg, Zesco equalised twice in the return match with Owino scoring in the final minute. JS Kabylie of Algeria, the most decorated club in the last-32 field with six African titles, left it late to eliminate Etoile of Congo Brazzaville. The only goal of the tie came a minute from time with Mohamed Boulaouidet rifling a free-kick into the net. Moroccan sides MAS Fes, the 2011 Confederation Cup winners, and Ittihad Tanger progressed in contrasting ways. Fes took a 3-1 lead over SC Gagnoa to the Ivory Coast, where they lost 1-0 to a Martin Kossivi goal midway through the second half. Ahmed Hamoudan scored a hat-trick as Tanger triumphed 3-0 in Morocco against Kaloum of Guinea, who won 1-0 at home. Recreativo Libolo of Angola held Ngezi Platinum of Zimbabwe 0-0 in Harare to advance having built a 2-1 first leg advantage. The overall winners now play the losers from the African Champions League to determine who plays in the expanded group phase of the tournament. Confederation Cup results:",Goalkeeper Mbongeni Mzimela was the @placeholder two - goal hero as Platinum Stars of South Africa booked an African Confederation Cup play - off place .,latest,unexpected,decisive,other,winning,1
"The 3,300lb device exploded near the Arndale Centre on 15 June 1996, devastating the busy shopping area. There were no deaths, but about 200 people were injured. No-one has ever been charged over the blast, and Greater Manchester Police said it was now ""the right time for another assessment"" of the case. Following a previous review in 2006, the force concluded there was ""no realistic possibility"" of a prosecution. Det Ch Supt Tony Mole said: ""The Manchester bomb affected many people which is why the case has remained open and has been kept under constant review. ""As the 20th anniversary of the incident approaches, it is now the right time for another assessment of the case in order to identify and explore any possible potential investigative opportunities. ""If new information comes to light it would be considered, and I would urge anyone with information relevant to the investigation to get in touch with police.""","Police are launching a @placeholder review of the evidence behind an IRA bomb in Manchester , as the 20th anniversary of the blast approaches .",potential,suspicious,powerful,fresh,full,3
"In its report on the Cancer Drugs Fund, the Public Accounts Committee said it was unacceptable that the benefit to patients was still not clear. The fund was set up in 2010 to improve access to cancer drugs that would not be routinely available on the NHS. The fund, which is expected to have cost £1.27bn by April 2017, has helped more than 80,000 cancer patients. Before any drugs can be given to patients on the NHS, they have to be recommended by the health watchdog, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), which looks at how well they work and whether they are cost-effective. But if drugs are not recommended or have yet to be appraised by NICE, the Cancer Drugs Fund can step in and choose to fund cancer treatment. The fund was initially managed by strategic health authorities. But since April 2013, it has been managed by NHS England. The MPs' committee says there is no evidence the fund is benefiting patients, extending lives or a good use of taxpayers' money. Money has had to be diverted from primary care to cover two years of overspends. The £480m budget for the two years from 2013 to 2015 was overspent by £167m. Its total budget, of £1.27bn, takes the fund to April, when the system will be overhauled. The MPs recommend more thorough information is collected about how patients are benefiting from the drugs. And they say tough decisions will need to be made about spending. The fund has already had to drastically reduce the number of treatments it pays for, and the MPs' report questions whether it has done enough to fund medicines for rarer cancers. A spokesman for NHS England said: ""While we welcome the committee's support for a redesigned cancer drugs fund, we hope their explicit call for cuts to cancer drugs prices charged to the fund will be borne in mind as complex decisions on its future are taken in the next few months.""","A @placeholder NHS fund for cancer medicines in England needs to be managed more effectively , says a committee of MPs .",national,major,temporary,special,futuristic,3
"Cameroon government spokesman Issa Tchiroma Bakary announced the details, saying organisers should not worry. ""This inspection mission, like those that will follow throughout the process towards the deadline of the event, is not aimed at sanctioning,"" said Tchiroma. ""On the contrary, it is an opportunity for any changes and consultation in order to ascertain the state of preparedness and to readjust as necessary the strategy for the full success of the event,"" he added. The 2019 tournament in Cameroon will feature 24 teams instead of 16 for the first time in history and will be held in June and July rather than January and February. Cameroon, as well as being hosts, will be the defending champions having won the 2017 title earlier this year in Gabon. Speaking in Yaounde, Tchiroma cautioned the media to stop sending out negative signals which he said undermine Cameroon's ability to stage this event. He warned that such an ""unjustified attitude"" had led some countries to think they could step in for Cameroon to host the 2019 event, and said that sending out misleading allegations is ""unacceptable, a betrayal and an act of hostility"" against their fatherland. Last month, Cameroon's Sports Minister Ismael Bidoung assured the public that Cameroon would be ready on time. Tchiroma reiterated this, and stated that the Cameroonian government, in collaboration with the Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot) will work closely with President Paul Biya as well as the Prime Minister, other companies and partners who he said are all committed to providing a good standard of infrastructure by their deadline. ""The mission will visit each of the sites selected for the event and inspect all infrastructure involved in the organisation of the event in terms of sport, hotel, roads, airport, hospitals, and telecommunications. ""Each time there is an assessment, it will be followed by a general report on future deadlines,"" said Tchiroma.",A Confederation of African Football - @placeholder inspection team will visit Cameroon for eight days from 20 August 2017 to assess the country 's progress as it prepares to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations .,fantasy,general,imposed,enabled,appointed,4
"Julia Hickling left her Citroen C2 with Cheshire Meet and Greet before flying from Manchester Airport to Croatia. Her car was wrecked within 36 hours of being dropped off but Miss Hickling was not told until she arrived home. The vehicle has never been returned. The firm has said the car was damaged in an accident with another vehicle. More on this story and live updates from across South Yorkshire Miss Hickling, from Barnsley, left her car with the firm on 8 April in ""pristine condition"" but when she returned on 23 April a company representative said it had been involved in an accident. ""I thought everything would be fine and my car would be tucked up under a blanket under CCTV surveillance,"" she said. ""[After I was told about the incident] I asked numerous questions about where my car was, about the few belongings I left in it, but there were no answers. ""I appreciate accidents happen, but its the lack of communication, the not knowing what's happened to the car. ""There has to be some regulation. I don't know what the answer is but something needs to be done. It's just not acceptable."" Miss Hickling has since been reimbursed for the loss of her car by her insurers, who also provided photos of the damage. The BBC has made repeated attempts to contact Cheshire Meet and Greet but nobody has been available to comment. However, in an email sent to the Jeremy Vine show, company director Lee Anderson said: ""The accident, repeat accident, occurred when a passing car squeezed my driver into a BMW that was illegally parked, the airbag was deployed which made my driver accelerate. ""It caused damage to more than three cars, he hit a wall and wrote off Julia Hickling's car. It was reported to police."" Cheshire Constabulary said it had been called to a crash at Lymm, near Warrington, involving ""a red Citroen which collided into a white BMW, blue Toyota and a Vauxhall Corsa"" on 9 April. Officers attended and there were no injuries, the force added.",A woman whose car was written off by an airport parking firm while on holiday has called for increased regulation of meet and greet @placeholder .,numbers,times,activities,believes,services,4
"The commission found the club guilty of unacceptable conduct over a series of issues surrounding last season's play-off match against Rangers on 31 May. The SPFL, however, delayed punishment for 18 months. Now Motherwell have urged fans not to enter the pitch or trackside ""at any game in future"", home or away. Supporters invaded the pitch after Well beat Rangers 3-0 in the Premiership play-off final second leg, which completed a 6-1 aggregate victory for the Steelmen and preserved their top-flight status. A statement on the club's website read: ""Although much of what is required of the club by the commission is being addressed by the club, it is important to emphasise the role of our supporters in helping meet the requirements of the commission. ""While the club acknowledges that the end of season pitch incursions at Fir Park, by predominantly young supporters, have almost always been celebratory and without malice, incursions themselves are considered to be 'unacceptable conduct' and may give rise to further disorder. ""In particular, the incursion on 31 May 2015 was found to be disorderly by the commission. ""It is clear that the league will no longer accept these incursions and the club could face extremely serious sanctions should there be a repeat. ""It is absolutely paramount that no fan enters the pitch or trackside area at any game in future, either at Fir Park or elsewhere. ""Should this instruction be ignored, the club will reluctantly be left with no other option but to take appropriate action against those concerned, which may include a significant ban from the stadium."" The club insisted it is ""immensely proud of its supporters"". ""We would ask supporters take heed of the message and work with us to ensure no further issues or problems,"" the statement added. ""In return, the club will continue to work hard for supporters' rights and the often valid concerns that are frequently raised in response.""",Motherwell have warned supporters against pitch incursions at Fir Park following a Scottish Professional Football League commission @placeholder .,consent,sentiment,survival,ruling,hearing,3
"Ingmar Guandique, an El Salvadorean immigrant convicted of killing Levy in 2010, will get a retrial. Judge Gerald Fisher granted a motion for the new trial on Thursday, after his lawyers said a key witness gave misleading testimony. The case claimed the career of Democratic politician Gary Condit, to whom Ms Levy was romantically linked. Ms Levy, 24, had just finished an internship with the US Bureau of Prisons when she disappeared. Her body was found in Rock Creek Park in Washington DC more than a year later. Prosecutors told Judge Fisher that the ""passage of time and the unique circumstances of this case"" made it hard to oppose a new trial. Lawyers for Guandique and the prosecutors will appear in court next week, when a new trial date will be set. In 2013, prosecutors requested a new trial because they had issues with a key witness, Armando Morales, Guandique's one-time cellmate. Guandique's lawyers have been arguing that the Morales testimony was flawed because the prosecutors did not reveal that he had cooperated with them in previous cases. During the trial, Morales said he did not know how to confide in law enforcement even though he had in the past. Prosecutors put a lot of confidence in that testimony because there was no physical evidence that connected Guandique to Levy's death.","A US judge has @placeholder granted a retrial in the case of murdered intern Chandra Levy , who disappeared in 2001 .",already,formally,not,reportedly,briefly,1
"It is the second such incident in the space of three days at the old Interfloor plant in Heathhall. Emergency services were called out to the latest incident on Tuesday prompting the warning. The SFRS said the site was dangerous and asked parents to be aware of their children's whereabouts at all times. SFRS Dumfries and Galloway area manager Hamish McGhie said: ""We are always concerned about the possibility of anyone accessing any empty premises. ""We have found from experience that unoccupied buildings can be targeted by malicious fire-raising. ""In such cases, we will always take a preventative approach by working with the owners and other local partners to secure such sites and raise awareness of the risks."" He added that they also tried to educate young people about the dangers of setting fires. ""Such activity is not only reckless and dangerous but can divert SFRS resources away from genuine emergencies,"" he said. ""However, through robust and flexible strategic planning, our crews are always ready to respond to any incident to keep our communities safe.""",The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a @placeholder warning following a small fire at a former factory site on the outskirts of Dumfries .,safety,special,temporary,plea,tornado,0
"The Perthshire Hotel, which hosted the Ryder Cup last year, includes three golf courses. Property firm Jones Lang LaSalle is reported to have been hired to test the water before Diageo decides whether to sell. A Diageo spokesman said it had received ""numerous expressions of interest, particularly since the Ryder Cup"". The company has tested the market on at least two occasions. In 1998 offers of £60m fell short of the expected figure - thought to have been about £100m. Diageo is understood to be considering offers from a number of parties. The spokesman said: ""Gleneagles is one of the UK's finest luxury hotels and one of the world's most fantastic golf resorts. ""We are sure there are many people who would love to own Gleneagles and have received numerous expressions of interest over the years and particularly since the Ryder Cup. ""As you would expect we have a duty to consider such interest carefully.""",The Gleneagles Hotel has been put on the market with a @placeholder price tag of more than £ 200 m .,new,revised,controversial,potential,listed,3
"Media playback is not supported on this device The wicket is the same one used for the Test match between the sides and England's tour game against Pakistan A. England lost the Test by 127 runs, although Taylor scored 76 in the first innings. ""The good thing is that some of the guys will be used to the surface,"" Taylor told BBC Sport. ""Me and Rooty (Joe Root - who scored 59 in the tour match) have spent a lot of time on this particular wicket. ""It is slow and low and it turns similar to the first one-day game in Abu Dhabi (which England lost by six wickets). ""We will relay that information back but these guys have spent some time out here so they should be used to it."" England levelled the one-day series at 1-1 with a 95-run win in the second game in Abu Dhabi, thanks in part to an opening stand of 102 between Jason Roy (54) and Alex Hales - who went go on to make 109 - and a 63 from number three Root. ""The guys can take a lot of positives from the way we played in the second one-dayer against some exceptional spin bowlers as well as a good pace attack,"" said Taylor. ""In any form of cricket it is important to be dominant, whether that is spin bowlers or seam bowlers and the guys did that exceptionally well, right from the top. ""Alex Hales and Jason Roy took it to them and that is how we want to play - a positive brand of cricket."" Taylor also praised the work of coach Trevor Bayliss and captain Eoin Morgan, who he says have created an ""extremely relaxed atmosphere"" around the squad. ""Trevor and Eoin work very well together. I love the way they go about their business,"" he added. ""We come together as a team nicely and we can go out and enjoy ourselves and express ourselves to the world. ""It is probably the most I've enjoyed my cricket.""",James Taylor hopes @placeholder with the pitch in Sharjah will help England when they take on Pakistan in the third one - day international on Tuesday .,cope,obsession,familiarity,working,remains,2
"Judges said their work laid ""an intellectual foundation"" for policies in areas such as bankruptcy legislation and political constitutions. The pair will receive 8 million Swedish krona (£744,652) from the committee. Mr Hart, who was woken with the news at 4.40am, said his first reaction had been to hug his wife and wake his younger son. Mr Holmstrom said he felt ""very lucky"" and ""grateful"". The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said that Mr Hart and Mr Holmstrom's work was ""valuable to the understanding of real-life contracts and institutions"". It also said it could identify ""potential pitfalls in contract design."" Working separately, the two created tools to help determine whether public sector workers should receive fixed salaries or performance-based pay, and whether providers of public services should be publicly or privately owned. Mr Holmstrom in particular is known for his research into how contracts and incentives affect corporate behaviour. The former Nokia board member declined to say whether he thought executive pay was too high these days, but commented: ""My personal view is that [top executives' contracts] are too complicated today."" Mr Holmstrom, aged 67, is a professor of economics and management at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, while Mr Hart, born in 1948, is an economics professor at Harvard University in the US. The pair saw off competition from the World Bank's new chief economist Paul Romer, who was widely tipped to win. New York University's Stern Business School, where Prof Romer teaches, sparked controversy last Thursday when it accidently published a press release naming him as the winner. It quickly took down the release, saying it was only preparing for a possible win. Others believed to be the running included Olivier Blanchard, a former chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, and Edward Lazear, a fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. The economics prize is the only Nobel not created by Alfred Nobel, and was instead launched in 1968, long after the philanthropist's death. To date Americans have dominated the award, with 55 of the 76 laureates holding US citizenship, including those with dual nationalities. Last year Scottish-born economist Angus Deaton won the prize for his use of data to investigate income inequality and inform economic policy. It is the fifth Nobel to be announced this year, after prizes for physiology or medicine, physics, chemistry and peace were awarded last week. The Nobel prize for literature will be awarded on Thursday.",UK - born Oliver Hart and Bengt Holmstrom of Finland have won the Nobel economics prize for work on contract @placeholder .,free,authorities,issues,service,theory,4
"Williams is expected to join the European champions from Scarlets at the end of the season, though the move has not been confirmed. Charteris has played for Perpignan, Racing 92 and Bath in four and a half seasons outside Wales. ""I've spoken to Sanj [Williams] about it and for him I think it would be a great move,"" said Charteris. ""He would be playing in an unbelievable team, playing in a great league in the Premiership and he will flourish as a player and go from strength to strength."" Williams and Charteris line up for Wales against South Africa in Cardiff on Saturday in the final match of Wales' autumn series. Scarlets and the Welsh Rugby Union are keen to keep the player in Wales. A move to England would mean Williams - who plays full-back for his region - would be subject to rules which limit the number of players based outside Wales who can be picked for the national side. The senior player selection policy - known as the so-called ""Gatland's law"" - means only three wildcard players can be in the Wales squad for any series of matches. This autumn Jamie Roberts (Harlequins), George North (Northampton) and Taulupe Faletau (Bath) were the selections with Bath fly-half Rhys Priestland missing out. Charteris is exempt because he was not offered a contract by a Welsh region before joining Bath, but still believes Saracens would be a good move for Williams. ""I understand the argument from Wales why they want to keep players here but from a purely selfish point of view - or from a player's point of view - I think it's undoubtedly the right move and the best thing for him to do,"" added Charteris. ""And I think Wales as a national team will benefit from that because he will come back with more experience. He will learn things from Saracens, little things that he can bring back. ""I certainly do understand the argument of having the best players in Wales in terms of selling it to the public. ""But I think the fact we only have four teams means we have to have some boys playing away to open up spots for other players."" Charteris left Newport Gwent Dragons for Perpignan in 2012 and says the move had been a big success for him. ""It's a hard one - it's all about the individual,"" he added. ""For me it was the best thing I ever did was move outside of Wales. ""From a personal point of view, for my private life, for my family, for all of that it was brilliant. ""I've loved it. And from a rugby point of view I think I've developed as a player from being out. Media playback is not supported on this device ""There are certain boys who have moved - whether to France or England - and it hasn't worked for them for whatever reason and they feel happier being back home whether that's for the fans support around them or familiarity or whatever."" Charteris was a lean 21-year-old when he made his Wales debut against a South African team boasting legendary locks Bakkies Botha and Victor Matfield in 2004. The Springboks will be missing another world-class second row in Cardiff with Eben Etzebeth back home after suffering concussion in the defeat by England. But Charteris does not believe his absence will affect the Springboks. ""In all honesty the strongest second row this series has been Pieter-Steph du Toit,"" he said. ""He's been quality. When you see him playing for the national side he's been outstanding and I know he's been going very well for the Stormers as well so I think he's their focal point, their strongest second row. ""Obviously Lood de Jager is a big player, a very good player for them as well. ""There's a continual conveyor belt of second rows and back rows coming out of South Africa and the next one is always bigger, stronger and faster than the last one.""","Wales wing Liam Williams would benefit if he @placeholder to join Saracens , says lock Luke Charteris .",prepares,continues,deserves,hopes,decides,4
"The Ralph Lauren outfit was in keeping with the theme of this year's ball, an homage to Japanese designer Rei Kawakubo, and won fashion plaudits from the moment she glided up the stairs. There have been close to 16,000 tweets just about Chopra, which means the country has been tweeting about her pretty much since waking up. ... is it really an advertisement for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pet ""clean India"" movement, locally known as Swacch Bharat Abhiyan? Because obviously the dress would be a highly effective cleaning mechanism. This seems to be by far the most popular theory around her dress and what it means. Some people have even tweeted directly to the prime minister, asking him to appoint her as an official ""ambassador"" for the project. The movement has used celebrities including cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan as ambassadors before, so as theories go it isn't too far off! We're just going to let this tweet speak for itself. The verdict in both India and the US is near unanimous - Priyanka Chopra simply won in that dress. Elle Magazine called the dress ""FANCY"", US Magazine declared that ""Priyanka Chopra slayed""  and Time Out New York picked her as one of its 10 best ""favourite looks"" at the Met Gala. In pictures: Met Gala's oddest outfits The press reactions in India have run along similar lines. The Times of India newspaper said that she ""swept away the competition"" while the Deccan Chronicle said she ""looked like a princess"". The sentiment on Twitter was not too far off. Some reports say  that this is the world's longest trench coat - and with material like that up for grabs, it's an opportunity too good for any photoshop enthusiast worth his/her salt. It is unclear at time of writing if Guinness World Records have been contacted.","The Met Gala usually draws little @placeholder in India , but this year actress Priyanka Chopra 's appearance in a vast detective trench coat outfit has inspired jokes , memes and even profound symbolic interpretations .",debut,success,interest,remains,faith,2
"Media playback is not supported on this device Jamie Johnson will hit TV screens alongside Euro 2016 and follows the life of 11-year-old Jamie, who is starting a new school with dreams of being a footballer. You can watch it on BBC iPlayer from 17:00 BST on Wednesday, 8 June or on CBBC from Monday, 13 June. Feeling inspired to try football? Have a look at our guide.","CBBC are launching new children 's @placeholder ' Jamie Johnson ' , an aspiring footballer , with appearances from famous faces including Gary Lineker and Ruud Gullit .",show,drama,classic,feature,project,1
"The Belfast Citywide Tribunal Service was set up three years ago with money from the city council. Gerry Tubritt, the chair of the Belfast Advice Group which manages the scheme, said loss of the service would have a severe impact. Belfast City Council said funding for the service was always due to end by 31 December 2016. The Department for Communites did not provide funding for the organisation but granted money to the council for representation services. A spokesperson said the minister has announced funding of £2.5m for the Welfare Reform Advice Services Consortium, which includes Citizens Advice, AdviceNI and the Law Centre NI. They said this was to ""provide additional services to assist the general public through the implementation of the ongoing changes to the welfare system"". Mr Tubritt said staff have provided representation at 3,203 appeals. ""The benefits system can be difficult for those people to navigate at the best of times, but particularly when it involves turning up in person to a formal hearing before a panel which includes people with a legal or medical background."" ""The rationale for the Citywide Tribunal Service is if anything more relevant now than it was in 2013, and we would urge Belfast City Council to keep funding the service whilst seeking support from the Department of Communities or other relevant government departments to sustain it until 2020,"" he said. Belfast City Council said it recognised the important role this service has played in helping people across the city. In a statement it said: ""In terms of timing, we had initially agreed to fund this project for two years to a total value of £429,209.60 back in 2013. ""This was then extended in March 2015 to the value of £175,000, with extra resources again made available, through our Community Support Programme, to secure the project until 31 December 2016.""",A service supporting people appealing their benefits @placeholder is to lose its funding at the end of this week .,status,safety,services,decisions,now,3
"The squad had been due to depart for Slovenia at 13:30 BST but as a result of an issue with the plane, that has been put back at least three hours. Aberdeen and NK Maribor are level at 1-1 after the first leg. ""When there's an itinerary there you want to stick to it but it's no drama from our point of view,"" said McInnes. A similar travel scenario surrounded the Dons' trip to Latvia in the previous round, when they played Ventspils. McInnes stressed it would make ""no difference"" to how they prepare for the third qualifying round match. ""We weren't planning on training at the stadium tonight (Wednesday) anyway,"" he added. ""We wanted to be a bit more specific and train here this morning so there's no real change from that other than the players will arrive a bit later, we get to the hotel and just go straight in for dinner. ""We hoped to be in watching the Celtic game. Hopefully, we can still get to see that and then the plans on Thursday will be as normal so there's not really too much change to our preparation."" The Dons boss also admitted the match paled in significance to the deaths of two young Maribor players in a car accident on Tuesday. A minute's silence will be held before the match for Damjan Marjanovic and Zoran Baljak. ""You never know how they react to that. In a football sense, it's secondary,"" said McInnes. ""Firstly it's awful news. Our sympathies go to everyone involved - the club and the families especially - from our club. ""It's not the news you want to hear and regardless of how that affects them, it's just awful. ""You try to put it into perspective with how it would be if it was a 19-year-old and 20-year-old from our club and you start to identify who those players could be and how close they are to the first-team players as well.""",Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes has played down the level of @placeholder to the club 's Europa League preparations after a second lengthy flight delay .,progress,attention,commitment,disruption,competition,3
"More than half of people would be unable to choose the cheapest deals when comparing the information in adverts, the charity said. Three quarters of those in the research said information in the adverts was too complicated to make an easy comparison. In particular, line rental costs were often not included in the advertised headline cost. Earlier this year, Citizens Advice said that teaser deals in adverts were masking the long-term cost of broadband packages. Gillian Guy, the chief executive of Citizens Advice, said the continuing problem with broadband adverts meant that potential customers were often left unable to make an informed decision. ""Attractive headline offers that don't include line rental costs make it impossible for people to work out the best broadband deal on offer without doing complicated sums,"" she said. ""Broadband providers need to make the costs of a contract clear in their advertising and  the Advertising Standards Authority should also review the code of practice to make sure it  works well for consumers."" In its latest research, Citizens Advice took a sample of just over 2,000 adults and split them into four groups. Eight adverts, produced by seven unidentified companies, were selected by the charity and divided into four pairs. Each of the four groups of people were then asked to compare a different pair of adverts, and also to look at marketing information on the websites of the companies involved. The research found that 56% of those involved could not work out the cost of the deals on offer, and thus were unable to decide which was cheapest. One advert, which the charity declined to identify, was so bad that only 22% of people in the research could work out accurately how much the deal on offer might cost them. The charity said the source of the problem lay in the prominence given to temporary ""teaser"" rates, while at the same time the cost of line rental was often downplayed. ""The adverts typically are advertised with a promotional period featured prominently, which can be free or significantly lower than the overall cost of the contract,"" said Citizens Advice. ""The cost of line rental and the length of time that the 'teaser' price applies is included separately and often only in small print,"" it explained. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said: ""We've conducted research jointly with Ofcom on this important matter and will be publishing the outcome of that work early in the New Year.""",Broadband adverts have been criticised by Citizens Advice for @placeholder potential customers .,major,special,misleading,unfair,potential,2
"Twitter said UK government agencies and the police made 299 requests for information between January and July, up from 116 in the previous six months. It makes UK law enforcement the biggest requester of Twitter data in the EU. Twitter said it had complied with 52% of the requests for information, which could be used to identify a tweeter. Twitter has published its transparency report since 2012. The social network said requests for account information worldwide had increased by 52% - the largest ever increase between reports. It said the United States was behind most of the requests, followed by Japan and Turkey, although the UK remained ""a top requester"". Twitter said it had also received nine content removal requests from UK government agencies and the police. The company said removal requests relate to matters such as defamatory statements or prohibited content. It rejected the nine requests made in the UK. ""Where the police are made aware of a case of any one of a broad range of offences capable of being perpetrated via Twitter, such as harassment, incitement to violence, terrorism or hate for example, and the alleged perpetrator is believed to be a UK citizen, police in the UK may make an application to Twitter for information about that individual,"" said Assistant Chief Constable Richard Berry from the National Police Chiefs' Council. ""We are confident, given its level of engagement with both law enforcement and government, that Twitter's management is alert to the possible misuse of their platform and is committed to ensuring that we can cooperate fully to combat criminal activity."" A Home Office spokesperson told the BBC: ""It is absolutely vital that our police and intelligence agencies are able to obtain information from communications companies in certain limited circumstances, set out in law, to protect the public and ensure national security. ""This information helps to disrupt terrorist plots, uncover criminal networks and keep us safe."" One campaign group told the BBC that it should not be the responsibility of private companies to publish transparency reports. ""Thanks to the transparency reports of internet companies, we know police are already accessing data with far greater frequency than many other countries,"" said Emma Carr, director of Big Brother Watch. ""If the public are to have any confidence that surveillance powers are being used proportionately, then we should not have to rely on private companies to publish this data. ""The government should proactively be publishing their own transparency reports, highlighting exactly how many requests are being made, how often they are refused and why,"" she said.","Requests for Twitter users ' personal information more than doubled in the UK in 2015 , according to the company 's @placeholder transparency report .",controversial,remaining,latest,famous,first,2
"The 19-year-old defender has seen knee and Achilles injuries limit him to just nine appearances since joining for £3.5m from Charlton in June 2015. ""It's a massive gesture from the club to show that trust and faith in me,"" said Gomez. ""I'm very happy here."" Gomez has been out since October 2015 but returned to action in the FA Cup tie with Plymouth earlier in January. ""I feel good, very good. I'm back training normally and have been for a good while now,"" the England U21 told Liverpool's website. ""Obviously it was nice to get some minutes in the last two FA Cup games. ""Now it's about me trying to push on and keep learning. It's a great environment for me to be in. I've loved living here and playing here and learning under the new manager, so it was a quick decision.""","Liverpool 's Joe Gomez has signed a new "" long - term "" contract after returning from a 15 - month injury @placeholder .",duty,settlement,risk,ban,absence,4
"From that date the paper counterpart of British driving licences - which records endorsements and fines - is being computerised. Anyone wanting to hire a car abroad could need a code to show convictions for offences like speeding. To obtain it, motorists will have to log on to the DVLA website beforehand. But the code is only valid for 72 hours, so anyone wanting to hire a car more than three days into their trip may need to generate a new code while they are abroad. For those who do not have internet access, a phone number will also be made available. However, the code is not an official requirement and it will depend on the individual hire company's terms whether or not it is required. The RAC said many drivers were unaware of the changes. ""Our research shows that with just over a month to go before the paper counterpart to the photo-card licence disappears, 55% of drivers are not aware of the planned change,"" said RAC spokesman Simon Williams. The DVLA recommends destroying paper counterparts after 8 June. However the AA is advising people to hang on to the document, in case some hire companies are unaware of the new arrangements. ""Not all car rental companies, or indeed traffic police abroad, will be aware of the changes, so a 'belt and braces' approach of also taking the counterpart might help,"" said AA president Edmund King. But the AA also said that hiring a car abroad without a paper counterpart is not always a problem. Just as some car hire companies do not currently ask for a counterpart, not all will ask for a code after 8 June. The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) said the situation still was not clear. ""Due to the short notice provided by the DVLA and the need to thoroughly test the new system, many car rental companies are still finalising their plans for the UK and abroad,"" said a BVRLA spokesperson. The old-style paper licences, issued before the photo card was introduced in 1998, will remain valid, but holders will still need a code to fully validate them. To view a record of their convictions, motorists can log on to the View My Driving licence page of the government website. They will need their driving licence number, their national insurance number and their postcode. The changes do not apply to driving licences issued by the DVA in Northern Ireland.",Motorists going abroad after 8 June are being warned they may need to take a @placeholder code with them if they want to hire a car .,special,pass,national,legal,crucial,0
"The 43-year-old scored for Blackburn on their last Cup trip to Anfield, when they knocked the Reds out of the 1999-2000 competition with a 1-0 victory. Rovers have already beaten Premier League sides Swansea and Stoke to reach Sunday's quarter-final. ""With confidence, you can achieve anything,"" former Wales international Blake told BBC Radio Lancashire. Like the current side, Blackburn were playing in England's second-tier when they overcame Liverpool 15 years ago. But Blake said the manner in which the Championship side defeated Stoke 4-1 in the fifth round made them a particularly dangerous proposition for Brendan Rodgers' Liverpool. ""The way they beat Stoke, it's not like they got away with it, they took them to task, put them to bed,"" said Blake, who also played for Cardiff, Sheffield United, Bolton, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Leicester and Leeds during a 15-year career. ""The manner in which they won that game, they should be flying high on confidence."" Blake recalled scoring his late winner against a Liverpool side that included a young Steven Gerrard as a ""great memory"". He said: ""I remember it being a real ding-dong game - it was a great occasion. ""Everyone had written us off, Blackburn as a club had been written off at the time, but we went to Anfield and it was a good game. ""I can't say we had it all over them at any point, but we held our own and quite late on I managed to pick up a ball from Per Frandsen and slot it with my right, first time.""",Former Blackburn striker Nathan Blake says Rovers have the necessary @placeholder to upset Liverpool again in the FA Cup.,service,confidence,decision,belief,attempt,3
"Education Scotland's Bill Maxwell said large parts of the 20,000-page guidance was an ""appropriate"" at the time. Concern about the Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) advice was raised last year by teacher unions. They believed the document had served to overwhelm teachers with unnecessary and unclear guidance. Mr Maxwell defended its publication as MSPs quizzed representatives of the Curriculum for Excellence board on how such a high volume of advice had been allowed to build up. Asked by Labour MSP Johann Lamont whether the thousands of pages were necessary, he said: ""Large parts of it were."" He explained to Holyrood's education committee: ""I would argue much of it was an appropriate response at that point in time when it was requested, and served a useful purpose for a period of time and then has a natural timespan. ""For example, in the very early days we were modelling learner journeys before the new curriculum model existed, so there was some guidance about what new pathways through a senior phase curriculum that didn't at that point exist might look like."" He said such models ""can disappear"" as ""more practical"" real life examples emerge. Mr Maxwell added: ""I won't pretend every piece of advice we've ever put out has absolutely hit the mark.""",The boss of Scotland 's national education body has told MSPs that a large online document for teachers about curriculum @placeholder was necessary .,major,fair,fraud,power,reforms,4
"Marie Colvin was a distinguished foreign correspondent for the Sunday Times. She was originally from New York State in the US but had been based in London for many years. Speaking to the BBC from Homs on Tuesday, she said she had seen ""sickening"" scenes, and watched a baby die from shrapnel injuries. She had worked in conflict zones from Kosovo to Chechnya, and across the Arab world. She was injured while reporting from the rebel-held northern region of Sri Lanka in 2001 and lost the sight in her left eye. Speaking in 2010 at a service remembering journalists killed in conflict, she said that war reporting must continue, despite the dangers. ""Our mission is to report these horrors of war with accuracy and without prejudice,"" she said. ""We always have to ask ourselves whether the level of risk is worth the story."" Marie Colvin, who was 56 and a Yale graduate, was known for her personal style of war reporting and had frequently been the lone journalist in areas of high risk. She won many awards for her work, including Foreign Reporter of the Year at the British Press Awards in 2010. Paying tribute to Marie Colvin, the editor of the Sunday Times, John Witherow, said she was an ""extraordinary figure"" in the life of the paper, driven by a passion to cover wars in the belief that what she did mattered. Her thoughts were always with the victims of violence, he said. He added that she was a woman with ""a tremendous joie de vivre, full of humour and mischief and surrounded by a large circle of friends, all of whom feared the consequences of her bravery"". Marie Colvin's report from Homsappeared on the front page of the most recent edition of the Sunday Times. Referring to the article in an email to the BBC's Middle East Editor, Jeremy Bowen, on Monday night, Marie Colvin wrote that she thought the piece ""was one of those we got into journalism for"". ""They are killing with impunity here, it is sickening and anger-making,"" she wrote. Writing to a friend on Facebook the night before she was killed, she joked that reports of her survival ""may be exaggerated"". She said of Baba Amr that she could not understand ""how the world can stand by and I should be hardened by now. ""Feeling helpless. As well as cold! Will keep trying to get out the information."" Her mother told journalists Ms Colvin's legacy was: ""Be passionate and be involved in what you believe in. And do it as thoroughly and honestly and fearlessly as you can."" The French photojournalist Remi Ochlik was born in 1983 in Lorraine. After studying photography in Paris he began his career covering conflict zones with a trip to Haiti in 2004. In 2005 he founded a photographic agency, IP3 Press, in Paris, with two fellow photographers. He covered the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2008, and was back in Haiti in 2010, photographing the cholera epidemic and presidential elections. In 2011 he covered the Arab Spring revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt and the war in Libya. He won a first prize in the 2012 World Press Photo contest forthis imageof a rebel fighter in Libya.",The two journalists who have been killed in Homs were both veterans of war zones across the world despite their @placeholder ages .,revised,defining,differing,renewed,coveted,2
"Jones, 39, and Cardiff Blues pair Danny Wilson and Matt Sheratt have been added to Wales' staff for the Pacific Islands tour in June 2017. Wales head coach and assistant Rob Howley are away with the British and Irish Lions next summer. ""Stephen will obviously get a lot out of it but I think there'll be more going the other way,"" said Pivac. Jones played well over 200 matches for Llanelli and Scarlets and returned to west Wales as a backs coach in 2015 after a spell as part of Dai Young's coaching team at Wasps. Pivac believes he has a future at international level. ""He's been identified as a coach with a lot of potential and someone I believe will be a fine international coach going forward. He's going to be world class,"" said the New Zealander. ""Wales are talking about playing an attacking game so I think Stephen will be able to add something there. He's taken a lot of his qualities he showed as a player into his coaching."" Jones scored 917 points in 104 appearances for Wales and played fly-half in six Test matches for the British and Irish Lions. He is now sharing his expertise with Scarlets stand-off Rhys Patchell, a combination Pivac says is key to the team's success. ""The relationship between the two is blossoming and that's great for Welsh rugby going forward,"" he added. ""Technically Stephen is very very sound, tactically very switched on. We're in a pretty good place as a result of the hard work he's been doing.""",Scarlets coach Wayne Pivac says Wales will @placeholder when Stephen Jones joins their coaching team next summer .,gain,achieve,discover,insist,join,0
"The promotion-chasing Bantams took the lead when Tony McMahon's whipped cross was headed in by Jamie Proctor. But Akpa Akpro beat keeper Ben Williams to the ball with six minutes left to draw Shrewsbury level. Fourth-placed City are six points off a League One automatic promotion place, while Shrewsbury are 20th, two points clear of fourth-from-bottom Blackpool. Micky Mellon's side have two games in hand over his former club, but Town's next three matches are all against promotion-chasing sides. They are now at home to eighth-placed Sheffield United on Tuesday night before trips to sixth-placed Gillingham and third-placed Walsall. Shrewsbury Town manager Micky Mellon told BBC Radio Shropshire: ""You have to dig in and keep fighting. It's very tight at the bottom and tense, but we need people who can believe. ""We didn't compose ourselves in the first half - but we kept battling away. You always get an opportunity at some stage in the game and we got one fall our way. ""The substitutions worked and gave us the battling qualities we needed to get back in it, but it's frustrating because we're trying to find a system that works.""",Jean - Louis Akpa Akpro 's late header helped relegation - threatened Shrewsbury pick up a @placeholder point against Bradford .,decisive,dramatic,golden,comprehensive,vital,4
"Ch Supt Alan Spiers said call handling would move from its control room in Dundee to its national service centre in central Scotland in that month. The processes to close control rooms in Aberdeen and Inverness would take place from August to October, he said. Highland Council has raised concerns about the loss of local knowledge once the Inverness service shuts. Council leader Margaret Davidson said the local authority ""was convinced that it was safer"" that calls from within Highland, a region about the same size of Belgium, were handled locally. Ch Supt Spiers told BBC Scotland's Good Morning Scotland programme that Police Scotland acknowledged that were concerns about the restructuring. But he said the current set-up of call handling was not ""practical or sustainable"" for a national force, and its change programme would be carried out with due regard to proper ""governance, measures and independent assurances"". Control rooms in Inverness and Aberdeen were originally scheduled for closure in 2015. However, that original closure plan was halted after an HM Inspector of Constabulary (HMIC) investigation began into a crash on the M9 in July which was not followed up by police for three days. John Yuill and Lamara Bell died after the crash near Stirling. In November, weaknesses in Police Scotland's roll-out of its new national call-handling system were highlighted in an HMIC report. Derek Penman said the oversight of the project was inadequate and made 30 recommendations. Ch Supt Spiers said the force was working through through those recommendations and would have this work completed by June. He said: ""They are at different stages of completion. We also said we would go much further than what the recommendations have said. ""We have also stated the remaining phases of our reform programme would only proceed when the police authority and HMIC were completely assured that staff, systems and procedures and processes were in place.""",Police Scotland will be @placeholder to begin a process of changing its system for handling calls from June this year .,ready,powerless,available,tried,looking,0
"In particular, the numbers studying overseas through the European Union's Erasmus programme more than doubled in seven years, says the Council. And more than a third of almost 3,000 UK students surveyed said they were interested in studying abroad. Rebecca Hughes, British Council director of education, said barriers were ""gradually diminishing"". The British Council, which promotes UK culture and education overseas, says interest among UK students in working and studying abroad is growing. Last year, 15,566 UK students took part in the European Union's Erasmus programme, spending up to a year in another European country as part of their degrees. This was 115% up on the number who took part when the programme began in the UK in 2007 and a rise of 6.8% on the year before. More than 7,000 students also went to work or study in China last year on British Council Generation UK China scholarships, up from 6,000 the year before. And more than 2,500 have applied for 500 places on the Generation UK India programme, launched this year. The figures are published ahead of the British Council's Going Global international higher education conference in London next week. Of 2,856 UK students interviewed for the report, 34% said they were interested in overseas study. Almost half (48%) of these said they were most attracted by the chance to travel and explore different cultures, 30% said they hoped ultimately to work for an international company and live overseas, while 15% wanted to access the best universities for their subject. Only 7% said they wanted to return home as soon as possible once their period of overseas study was finished. Of those who had already studied abroad, 40% defined the main advantage as a boost to their career chances, while 60% said it had given them experience of another culture and the chance to travel. The most popular option was to study abroad for a year as an undergraduate. The United States was the most desired destination but 42% preferred non-English-speaking countries. One of the biggest deterrents was a perceived lack of language skills, the study suggests, along with cost. Help with foreign language training and funding were popular suggested solutions. ""This latest evidence confirms that a growing number of the UK's students are recognising the huge value to be gained from international experience,"" said Prof Hughes. ""Our universities play an important role in supporting those ambitions. The UK needs graduates who have the skills and confidence to compete globally, and can compete against foreign talent that may speak more languages, and have wider international experience.""","UK students are @placeholder opting to study abroad as part of their degrees , suggest British Council figures .",also,urgently,typically,increasingly,currently,3
"Donna Sullock let friend Michael Pearce look after son Alfie while she went on a night out last August and said the baby had no marks on him when she left. Newport Crown Court heard the defendant text her saying Alfie was ""fine"" but soon after he was brain damaged. Mr Pearce, 32, of Nelson, Caerphilly county, denies murder and manslaughter. The injuries were said to have happened in the two hours the defendant babysit Alfie, of Fairwater, Cardiff, for the first time on 16 August. The jury were read a series of texts between the defendant and 29-year-old Ms Sullock, who became friends when she was six months pregnant. He texted a photo of the baby to her and she replied: ""Has he been crying, his face looks red?"" Responding a minute later, at 20:20 BST he said: ""He's had a little wind. He's fine now, sleeping, don't worry"". He sent another text 20 minutes later saying: ""You can trust me you know,"" and then at 21:07 BST, another text was sent informing Ms Sullock that Alfie was still sleeping. But four minutes later, the court heard he dialled 999 and then called Alfie's mum to say her baby had stopped breathing and was being taken to hospital by ambulance. Alfie was taken to Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil before being transferred to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff where he died four days later. The prosecution claim Mr Pearce had beaten him with a shoe and a hard plastic bottle. A post mortem examination showed Alfie died of blunt trauma injury and extensive bleeding into the brain. The trial continues.","A man accused of murdering a baby was "" @placeholder "" with him and the six - week - old 's mum had no issues leaving them alone together , a court heard .",brilliant,amazed,alone,satisfied,harsh,0
"The photograph of them, taken by singer Bryan Adams, shows the panellists without filters or airbrushing. Ms Street-Porter, 70, said they were ""sick of pictures of women being photoshopped into 'perfection'"". Actresses Nadia Sawalha, 52, and Linda Robson, 59, and TV star Katie Price, 38, are among those who took part. The image will be shown on billboards across the UK. Presenter Saira Khan, who appeared on The Apprentice, says being Muslim meant she had been ""brought up with the mentality to not draw attention to my body"". She added: ""I battled against my curves when I was younger as I didn't want boys to notice me for being sexy - I was brought up to never bare my skin in front of men - it took me a long time not to feel guilty for wearing a dress or baring my arms. ""I want to say 'this is NORMAL,' particularly to women of colour. Forget the airbrushed images you see. This is what I REALLY look like. I'm sticking two fingers up."" The women agreed to pose for Bryan Adams only if there was no airbrushing with the campaign slogan ""Look, but you can't retouch"" emblazoned across the bottom of the image. Despite the panellists giggling and smiling in the photograph, Ms Street-Porter wrote in the Mail that there was a serious message behind it. ""It's time women started feeling empowered - regardless of whether or not their bodies conform to some spurious notion of perfection,"" she added. Ms Street-Porter said she wanted to ""fly the flag for older women"", and warned all women not to be ""brainwashed by the fake images"", adding: ""Real women look like we do - we all just need to enjoy it more."" Meanwhile, Nadia Sawalha said she was initially ""panic stricken"" about the idea of the photograph, but it was this attitude that spurred her on to practice what she preaches to her daughters. ""What the hell does it matter what we look like as long as we are smart, brave and kind?"" On being asked to be involved in the project, Bryan Adams said he thought it was an interesting brief. He added: ""They want to be natural, they don't want any retouching, and they want it to be real, and I thought, ""OK! that sounds really good!"""" Get news from the BBC in your inbox, each weekday morning","The stars of ITV 's Loose Women stripped down to their swimwear to show "" normal is @placeholder fine "" , says one of the nine , Janet Street - Porter .",poorly,true,really,perfectly,fully,3
"The £1.1bn six-lane motorway aims to relieve congestion on the motorway between Magor and Castleton. But the Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales (CPRW) has accused the Welsh Government of failing to protect the character of the landscape. The Welsh Government has set out mitigation works for the scheme. In evidence to the public inquiry in Newport on Wednesday, CPRW chairman Peter Ogden said the road would cause ""irreversible damage"" to distinctive landscapes. The Welsh Government's preferred route - known as the ""black route"" - cuts across the Gwent Levels and four Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). He said the government study given to the inquiry underestimated the impact of the motorway on the ""undisturbed character and tranquil nature"" of the area. A combination of lighting, traffic volumes and a proposed bridge crossing the River Usk, would create ""unacceptable change"" and ""clutter"" to the Gwent Levels, he said. The landscapes of Wales were ""finite resources"" and had been shaped over hundreds, if not thousands of years, he added. Mr Ogden accused the Welsh Government of breaching its own national policies with the proposals, including the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act. He said if the preferred route was to be built it would fail the planning sustainability test, which the Welsh Government is legally obliged to fulfil. The Welsh Government's counsel, Morag Ellis QC, accused Mr Ogden of not reading all the evidence with regards to the proposed route. She said without having read it, Mr Ogden was not able to come to the conclusion that the ""Welsh Government was wrong"". In its rebuttal, the Welsh Government said its environmental statement acknowledged the importance of the Gwent Levels and the ""significant"" effect the building of the road would have.","Plans to build an M4 relief road would cause "" major "" damage to nationally important @placeholder landscapes in Wales , conservationists have said .",national,illegal,protected,historical,traditional,3
Media playback is not supported on this device Nottingham went into the SSE Arena game with a narrow advantage and Andy Bohmback extended their lead at the end of the first period. Goals from Evan Mosey and Chris Lawrence made it 3-0. Colin Shields netted a late consolation in what was a disappointing finish to the season for the Giants. The Panthers will now take on Fife Flyers in the play-offs semi-finals at the National Ice Centre on Saturday.,Belfast Giants were beaten 3 - 1 by Nottingham Panthers in the play - offs quarter - final second leg to @placeholder out 7 - 4 on aggregate .,keep,earn,develop,lose,deter,3
"Wendy Fawell, 50, from Otley, died in the attack at the Ariana Grande concert on Monday. Adam Fawell, her son, said ""We're all devastated. Mum was a wonderful woman. She'll be sadly missed."" He also said: ""I would like to add how much it means to us what everybody at home and in Manchester have done to support us at this time."" His mother was ""so kind and generous and touched the lives of so many"", he added. Ms Fawell travelled with her friend Caroline and their children to the Manchester Arena.  Caroline was seriously injured. Ms Fawell was last seen in the foyer of Manchester Arena shortly before the blast. Her daughter, Charlotte Fawell, 15, was taken to hospital in Oldham. More than 100 people attended a vigil for Wendy Fawell in Otley on Tuesday evening. Jean Osborne, a family friend, said: ""She was the kindest person you'd ever wish to meet.  She'd do anything for you. She was an awesome person. She'll be missed by many."" Greg Mulholland, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Leeds North West, spoke of the ""heartbreak"" on social media. He said on Facebook: ""Deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers with her family and friends."" St Oswald's Primary School in Guiseley, where she used to work, also paid tribute on Twitter. Her family had issued an appeal on social media after she was reported missing asking for sightings of her. On Wednesday night, her friend Debbie McDowell, paid tribute on Facebook. She wrote: 'I am heartbroken beyond belief. I have lost my best friend.""",A primary school worker from West Yorkshire has been @placeholder as a victim of the Manchester terror attack .,confirmed,appointed,postponed,listed,ordained,0
"Twins Katie and Holly Moffatt, 19, from Chilton used their favourite colours, blue and yellow, and St Cuthbert's cross, a county symbol, in the flag. Their father James said he was proud that ""in 100 years' time, their flag will still be flying above the county"". The county was the only one in the north of England without a flag, according to the Flag Institute. Previously, there have only been flags representing the city of Durham and the county council. The winning flag will be registered in the Flag Institute's UK Flag Registry. Mr Moffatt said he had been hopeful after his daughters made the shortlist but did not think they would win in his ""wildest dreams"". The competition was organised by adventurer Andy Strangeway from Yorkshire, who has already established flags for the historic East, North and West Ridings of Yorkshire. A panel of senior county councillors chose the top six designs, which were then put to a public vote. Out of about 3,000 votes, the winning design had 26.51% - 10% more than the runner-up, Mr Strangeway said.","The winner of a competition to design a flag celebrating County Durham 's "" @placeholder heritage "" has been announced .",cultural,best,national,unique,important,0
"Billy Latham, of Bexhill, Sussex, had faced a manslaughter charge at Lewes Crown Court, but a judge discharged the jury and terminated the trial. Mr Latham, 36, was cleared when a not guilty verdict was entered. Peter Morley, 74, died 10 days after suffering a head injury during an alleged row in July 2014 following a reported dog attack on his own pet. Prosecution lawyers claimed there had been an assault during the incident in Turkey Road, Bexhill. After the trial ended on 9 October, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it was considering appealing against the judge's decision to end the trial. A CPS spokeswoman said had lawyers decided against the move. She said: ""This was a complex case which turned on the prosecution proving beyond reasonable doubt that the alleged assault caused the victim's death. ""The trial judge ruled that there was not a sufficient link between the two and so the case was stopped."" She added: ""The CPS sought independent advice regarding an appeal of this decision. After careful consideration we have decided not to pursue an appeal.""",A man who faced charges over the death of a dog walker has been @placeholder cleared after a judge ended his trial .,successfully,formally,only,not,eventually,1
"The underground volcanic structures have previously been proposed as ideal sites for human settlements. Scientists have now assessed how stable these features might be, and found that tubes of 1km in size and bigger would be structurally sound. They could protect against the challenges posed by the lunar environment. Details of the work were presented at the 46th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC) in Texas. Unlike Earth, the Moon lacks a thick atmosphere and magnetic field to protect it against cosmic radiation. The absence of an atmospheric buffer also means that the Moon's surface receives more frequent meteorite impacts and more extremes of temperature. For example, the Moon's surface temperature can vary by several hundred degrees C during the course of a lunar day. But housing bases underground, inside lava tubes, could offer shielding against these risks. The lunar tunnels are expected to be larger than those already discovered on our planet, because of the Moon's lower gravity. No-one has yet definitively discovered an example on the Moon, but spacecraft have revealed cave entrances called skylights that may open into lava tubes. Using existing data, David Blair and colleagues from Purdue University in West Lafayette used computer modelling to determine the stability of lunar lava tubes with different widths, roof shapes and roof thicknesses. ""It's the first modern re-assessment of how stable these can be,"" he told BBC News. He found that tunnels with widths of 1km and greater could remain standing beneath the lunar surface. In his poster at the meeting, he displayed a diagram showing his home town of Philadelphia sitting neatly within a lava tube with a width of 5km - which was found to be the rough theoretical maximum for stability. The underground structures are thought to have been formed during basaltic lava flows during the Moon's history. When the upper layer of a lava flow cools and hardens, molten rock may continue to flow beneath it. Once this drains, it can leave behind a hollow space. Long, snaking features on the Moon called sinuous rilles are thought by some to be lava tubes that have collapsed in on themselves. However, this interpretation is controversial among scientists. Nonetheless, researchers are continuing to look for clear evidence of their existence in spacecraft data. Follow Paul on Twitter.","Natural tunnels known as lava tubes could @placeholder house permanent bases on the Moon , scientists have said .",easily,only,also,not,safely,4
"Clashes erupted in many neighbourhoods as the rebels tried to consolidate their hold on territory they had seized so far and advance in other areas. The thud of heavy gunfire echoed around parts of the city that has become a critical battleground between the armed opposition and forces loyal to President Assad. Snipers from both sides exchanged high-calibre shots as the volleys from street battles increased. But the military's response marked a sharp escalation in this battle. Helicopter gunships spun through the skies throughout the day, firing bullets and rockets to the ground. Sustained artillery and mortar rounds pounded restive neighbourhoods. But it was what happened late in the afternoon that underlined the grave risk to the government of losing ground in what is Syria's largest city and its economic capital. First came an unmistakeable sound that has so far been absent in this conflict - the roar of fighter jets. What appeared to be Russian-made MiG planes arced through the sky. We watched as they dropped in, bombing and strafing rebel positions. Dead and wounded civilians and fighters were taken to hospitals and makeshift clinics as the human cost of this conflict continues to grow. The stakes for both sides here could not be higher and it is now clear that neither side is prepared to give way.",It has been another day of @placeholder fighting .,easy,bloody,modern,common,intensive,4
"The Newcastle winger hopes Gordon Strachan's team can be the ""surprise package"" in Group F, which they kick off against Malta on Sunday. ""Nobody expected Wales to do so well in the Euros and they did fantastically,"" said the 26-year-old. ""Hopefully we can have the same sort of impact on our group."" Scotland, 51st in Fifa's world rankings, are in a qualifying group with England (ranked 11), Slovakia (24), Slovenia (59), Lithuania (125), and Malta (176). Scotland begin their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign away to Malta on Sunday. Who would you have in your starting XI? England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland all progressed past the group stage at this summer's Euros, but Wales went on to reach the semi-finals. Scotland were forced to look on from the outside after finishing behind Germany, Poland and the Republic of Ireland in their qualifying group, but Ritchie believes there were still positives to build on. ""We were unlucky not to beat Poland, we had a fantastic performance against Germany at Hampden,"" noted Ritchie, who played in five of the qualifiers and has scored three goals in his 10 caps to date. ""If you look at those performances, to do so well against top teams, there are a lot of positives to be taken. ""It's going to be tricky to qualify because it's only one team [the group winners], and eight [best runners-up from the nine groups] go into the play-offs. But it's our aim and hopefully we can do so. ""You can look at all the games and say, 'we should win this, we should win that', but nothing's won on paper. ""The lads have to go out and perform. That's why in the Euros you saw so many surprise results. These so-called [minnow] teams that you should beat are sometimes the toughest games. ""But as long as you concentrate and you're prepared for what's in front of you, you'll be ok."" Having seen Oliver Burke up close in training, and playing for Nottingham Forest in the Championship, Ritchie believes that his international team-mate can thrive following his £13m move to Red Bull Leipzig, which made him Scotland's most expensive player. ""The sky's the limit for him, if he has the mentality and desire to progress,"" Ritchie said. ""If you look at his stature, he's very much like Gareth Bale. But I don't want to build him up to being like Gareth Bale, he's very much his own player. It's all about staying grounded and working hard if he's to fulfil his potential. ""As a player, you don't think about the price tag, that's business that goes on behind the scenes that you're not part of. ""He's a young lad who loves football and he just wants to play. That' s the best way for him to stay, dedicated and with the desire to get better and play at the highest level.""",Matt Ritchie says Scotland should be @placeholder by how Wales performed at the European Championships as they begin their World Cup qualifying campaign .,inspired,amused,described,pleased,achieved,0
"The airworthiness certificate of the trislander aircraft has been extended until April 2016 by the European Aviation Safety Agency. Joey has inspired books and a fan club with almost 5,000 people on the Save Joey the Trislander Facebook group. Airline Aurigny said no decision had been made on the future of the aircraft which flies between Guernsey, Alderney, Southampton and Dinard, France.",A @placeholder aircraft affectionately known as Joey could see its service extended .,powerful,single,popular,troubled,small,2
"Officers believe the vehicles were driven off the farm in Cantsdam Road near Kelty overnight on Friday. It is being treated as a ""high value theft"", and police are appealing for any witnesses who saw the vehicles being driven on Friday night or Saturday morning. The tractor is a blue New Holland T6080 with the registration SP10 EPJ. The forklift is a red Manito with registration SF09 JWJ. Det Sgt Kelly McEwan said: ""This is a high value theft and we are keen to trace those responsible as soon as possible. ""These vehicles would stand out being driven late at night or in the early hours of the morning. ""We would appeal to anyone who was in the Cantsdam Road area on Friday night or Saturday morning and saw these two vehicles, or anyone acting suspiciously, to get in touch with us immediately.""",Police are investigating the @placeholder theft of a tractor and a forklift truck from a farm in Fife .,controversial,temporary,suspected,historic,unusual,4
"Coastguards and the Local Government Association (LGA) said people needed to assess risks more carefully, and not enter closed-off areas. Rescues have been needed for people who climbed too far down rock faces or were trying to retrieve their dogs. Walkers are also warned about the risk of rock falls from crumbling cliffs. Sunbathers were also warned to avoid sitting too close to the bottom of cliffs in case of falling rocks. The LGA, which represents more than 370 councils and 48 fire and rescue authorities in England and Wales, highlighted cases where firefighters and other emergency workers had had to rescue people who had become trapped while trying to save their pets, fallen down cliffs, or gone into sectioned-off areas. Following 118 Royal National Lifeboat Institution launches for people on cliffs in 2014, the number rose to 166 launches in 2015. Firefighters in England rescue people stuck on cliffs or beaches around once a month. The LGA is calling for a national campaign to highlight the risks of climbing, walking along or bathing near cliffs. Simon Blackburn, chairman of the LGA's safer and stronger communities board, said: ""At this time of year, a walk along the cliffs can be lovely but, while the views may be picturesque, they come with their own perils. ""It is irresponsible and negligent for any inexperienced climber to scale cliffs because not only are they jeopardising their own safety, they are also endangering the lives of firefighters and fellow rescue workers who are expected to come to their aid when they get stuck or fall."" And he added: ""Dogs should also be kept on a lead near cliffs where possible to help avoid them - and their owners - becoming stranded or getting into trouble.""",Experts are calling for people to take more care around cliffs after a rise in the number of emergency @placeholder call - outs .,room,care,service,emergency,keeping,2
"Lt Gen Ben Hodges said Russia's ""disregard for civilian casualties... is not the conduct of a nation that wants to be treated like a superpower"". Russia's defence minister said on Thursday that its air force had killed 35,000 fighters in Syria. But Russia has been accused of using heavy weapons in civilian areas. It has consistently denied targeting civilians. Russia's aerial intervention in the Syrian conflict last year has helped the Syrian army capture eastern Aleppo. But it has further heightened tensions with the West, after it annexed the Crimean peninsula from Ukraine in March 2014. Aleppo evacuation nears its end Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said 162 types of modern armaments had been tested during the campaign in Syria, which included 18,800 aerial sorties. ""What we see in Syria of course is a demonstration of capabilities and using weapons that are not necessary,"" Gen Hodges told the BBC. President-elect Donald Trump is known to want better relations with Moscow, but Gen Hodges said the US military was pushing ahead with plans to bolster its presence in Europe. ""All the indications show we are going to continue our commitment,"" he said. President Vladimir Putin gave a bullish account on Thursday of Russia's military strength at the defence ministry's final meeting of 2016, describing it as ""currently stronger than any potential aggressor"". But he said Russia had to ""strengthen the military potential of strategic nuclear forces, especially with missile complexes that can reliably penetrate any existing and prospective missile defence systems"". Mr Shoigu accused Nato of doubling the intensity of its military exercises, mainly with the focus on Russia. He singled out the UK, accusing British armed forces of using Russian tanks and army uniforms to identify the enemy during exercises on Salisbury Plain in southern England. ""The last time this way of training troops was used was by Nazi Germany,"" he added.","The US army 's commander in Europe has accused Russia of using its military campaign in Syria as a "" live - fire training @placeholder "" .",opportunity,tool,mission,purpose,facility,0
"The film, in which Elba plays an escaped convict, made $24.5m (£15m) on its debut, almost double its budget. Feel-good release Dolphin Tale 2 entered the chart at two, while sci-fi caper Guardians slipped to third. Guardians is the biggest film of the year so far in North America, taking more than $300m (£184.7m). The Marvel release becomes the first film of the year to pass that milestone, while its box office takings around the world have reached the $600m (£370m) mark. Another notable new entry in the rundown is The Drop, starring the late James Gandolfini and British actor Tom Hardy, which landed in sixth spot after opening in a limited number of cinemas. No Good Deed, which co-stars Taraji P Henson as a woman terrorised by Elba's character, was hailed as a success by makers Sony, who marketed the film heavily prior to release. ""It's a movie that we really loved and felt that it was going to win,"" said Rory Bauer, the company's head of distribution. He praised the leading pair's fantastic chemistry for making it a box office draw. Box office analyst Paul Degaradebian said the film is the first post-summer release to make an impression, just a week after the slowest weekend of the year so far. Overall ticket receipts were down 23% on the same weekend of 2013. The film chart is rejuvenated after last weekend, when there was no new release inside the top 10. Elba is best known for his portrayal of Nelson Mandela in Long Walk to Freedom, and playing the lead role as maverick police detective John Luther on BBC TV, which earned him a Golden Globe award in 2010.","Thriller No Good Deed , starring British actor Idris Elba , has ended the four - week @placeholder of Guardians of the Galaxy at the top of the US box office .",period,success,reign,courtesy,era,2
"Barack Obama's social media strategy in 2012 was hailed a success and Hilary Clinton announced her bid for the US presidency amid online fanfare. But how effectively is Welsh politics harnessing digital power? Expert Paul Shepherd described social media campaigning by the major Welsh political parties as ""primitive"". ""It's active, engaging in places, but there is so much more that could be done by analysing social media data and reacting to the wealth of information held within,"" said Mr Shepherd, chief executive of social media agency, Coup Media. He said it reflected most of the digital campaigning across the UK, adding: ""It's disappointing because the tools and skill sets are now available to really drill down into what people think and react accordingly."" Plaid Cymru has garnered 16,400 Twitter followers and 15,244 ""likes"" on Facebook - the most received by any Welsh party. Mr Shepherd, whose company has offices in Newport and London, said the party had partly taken ""the humorous route"". One of its promotional videos, which has been viewed more than 6,000 times, begins with a young man confessing to his parents he has a personal secret. ""There is something I need to tell you,"" he says, adding after a strained pause: ""I'm voting Plaid"". Figures uncovered earlier this year showed the Conservatives were spending £100,000 a month on Facebook across the UK. Mr Shepherd said the Welsh Conservatives had been tactically ""good"" at breaking down video content by topic, such as those on the NHS and the Budget. However, he said the execution was ""poor"". The party has 1,598 Twitter followers and more than 5,500 Facebook ""likes"". Welsh Labour's Twitter account, which has 6,350 followers, was ""extremely active"" with a large number of responses to its posts, including celebrity endorsements from the likes of Eddie Izzard, Mr Shepherd observed. Its Facebook page has 1,482 ""likes"". However, a Labour advert starring The Hobbit actor, Martin Freeman, had an ""unexpectedly"" low amount of views on the Welsh Labour YouTube channel. Welsh Liberal Democrats has 4,064 Twitter followers and more than 2,000 Facebook ""likes"". The party's promotional video on YouTube depicts leader, Kirsty Williams, addressing the camera, intercut with supporters giving positive comments from their doorsteps. Mr Shepherd said the party's Twitter feed was not as active as others but its Facebook page had a better mix of ""pushing policy and attacking other parties"". The Green party's Twitter account, which has 2,787 followers, is a ""lot less confrontational"" than its rivals and more focused on itself, he added. But its engagement was slightly lower, ""with re-tweets and 'Favourites' not as high as some of the other parties"". Mr Shepherd noted that the UK Independence Party's twitter account, which has under 600 followers, used ""a lot"" of re-tweets. He said this suggested the party was ""curating rather than creating content"", which could signify ""a lack of confidence in policy or just lazy Twitter strategy"". Mr Shepherd urged the parties to pay more attention to the way the public interacted with their online content. ""It's all a huge source of intelligence that, when treated correctly, can give you the insights that will give the edge over the competition,"" he added. ""It also shows the electorate that you're doing the most important thing - listening."" Elizabeth Linder, politics and government specialist of Facebook UK, said last month social media would be ""absolutely at the heart"" of political campaigning across the UK.","Commentators have suggested the 2015 UK general election will be the first to be significantly @placeholder by websites like Facebook , Twitter and YouTube .",provoked,determined,supported,targeted,overseen,1
"Groove Loch Ness saw several acts including Eli & Fur, B Traits, Tensnake and 2 Many DJs play to a crowd of about 4,500 people at Dores over the weekend. A spokesman for the event said the organisers would be meeting later this week to discuss its future. Groove Armada closed the festival which ran from Saturday until 02:00 on Sunday. The spokesman added: ""We are delighted with the response to the first Groove festival. ""The audience were fantastic, all of the DJ's played incredible sets and we of course had the most incredible festival setting in the world. ""The Groove team are going to regroup this week once everything has sunk in, so watch this space and information on Groove's next chapter will be revealed soon."" The festival near Inverness was organised in just eight months by four people working in the music industry in Scotland. Caroline Campbell is director of the Ironworks venue in Inverness, while Dougie Brown, Sam Barker and Joe Gibbs are involved in the running of the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival near Beauly. Mr Gibbs was a co-founder of RockNess. Police estimated about 4,500 festival-goers attended the event, which they said passed without significant incident. Officers carried out 31 positive drugs searches over the course of the day and dealt with only one report of minor disorder.","A dance festival held on the shores of Loch Ness could be held again , its organisers have @placeholder .",lost,claimed,agreed,suggested,insisted,3
"In a book, Ms Betancourt recounts how she was repeatedly beaten, humiliated and threatened with death while being kept prisoner in Colombia's jungle. The book, Meme Le Silence A Une Fin (Even Silence Has An End), is released on Tuesday in several countries. It has caused a row in Colombia over what she wrote about fellow captives. In the book, Ms Betancourt recalls how Farc (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) gunmen seized her in southern Colombia as she campaigned for the presidency in February 2002. She reveals that it was at times very difficult to keep hopes alive in the hostile jungle. ""We were handed the heaviest sentence a human being can be given, that of not knowing when it would end,"" she writes in the book, the AFP news agency reports. She also writes of tensions with her former campaign manager, Clara Rojas, who was captured at the same time as her and with whom she shared a cage. ""You had to be very strong not to find relief from the guards' constant humiliations by in turn humiliating the person who shares your fate."" Ms Rojas described some of Ms Betancourt's comments about Ms Rojas's decision to remain pregnant while in captivity in the book as ""vile"". Ms Rojas gave birth to a boy, fathered by one of the rebels, while being held hostage and was reunited with her child after she was freed in January 2008. Some of Ms Betancourt's fellow hostages have already written unflattering accounts of being held captive with her. Ms Betancourt, who also has French nationality, admits that she had a ""fear of being alone. Fear of fear. Fear of dying"". She says she was often tied up and beaten. ""I was taken by storm, I had convulsions... my body and my heart stayed frozen during the brief moment of eternity. ""But I survived,"" she writes. Ms Betancourt was released in July 2008, when the rebels were tricked into handing her and 14 other hostages over to soldiers masquerading as members of a humanitarian group who had volunteered to fly them by helicopter to a new location.",Former Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt has written for the first time about her six - year @placeholder of being held hostage by Farc rebels .,lack,reign,ordeal,experiences,history,2
"The party's leader Andrew Holness, 43, vowed to create jobs, grow the economy and improve education and healthcare. Labor won 33 of the country's 63 seats in a vote with a 47% turnout, beating the People's National Party of Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller. Jamaica is heavily indebted, but austerity measures introduced by Ms Simpson Miller have led to growth. ""We don't take it that we have won a prize,"" Mr Holness told supporters. ""The cost of victory is to keep the commitments we have made."" During the campaign, Mr Holness said he wanted to turn Jamaica into ""the Silicon Valley of the Caribbean"". Youth unemployment in the country currently stands at 38%. In 2013, under Ms Simpson Miller, the country agreed to a four-year International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan package in exchange for swapping its debt. Inflation fell to a 48-year low during her time in office. Last year GDP grew by 1.3%, according to World Bank figures.",The opposition Jamaica Labor Party has won the general election after a campaign dominated by economic @placeholder .,issues,liberalism,mistake,control,opposition,0
"He made his appeal while celebrating Mass in three native languages after a new Vatican decree approved their use. The Pope also used the open-air service in San Cristobal de las Casas to warn about threats to the environment. Throughout his five-day trip he has condemned the evils of forced emigration and drugs. He has urged Mexico's leaders to provide ""true justice"" to suffering citizens. But on Monday he drew attention to the suffering of indigenous people in his address in Chiapas state. ""On many occasions, in a systematic and organised way, your people have been misunderstood and excluded from society,"" the 79-year-old pontiff said after citing Popol Vuh, an ancient Mayan text. ""Some have considered your values, culture and traditions to be inferior. Others, intoxicated by power, money and market trends, have stolen your lands or contaminated them. How sad this is,"" he said. ""How worthwhile it would be for each of us to examine our conscience and  learn to say, 'Forgive me!'"" Correspondents say that while Chiapas is the country's least Roman Catholic state, tens of thousands of people attended an open-air Mass in a sports field in San Cristobal de las Casas. Women wore colourfully embroidered dresses to deliver biblical readings and hymns in the Chol, Tzotzil and Tzeltal languages. The pontiff highlighted the deep appreciation of indigenous people for nature and said their community had much to teach the rest of the world. He also highlighted the need to care for the environment. ""We can no longer remain silent before one of the greatest environmental crises in world history,"" he said, While Mexico is the world's second most populous Catholic nation after Brazil, only 58% are loyal to the Vatican in Chiapas in comparison to 82% in the rest of the country. Mexicans hope papal visit brings change On Tuesday, the Pope heads to the capital of the western state of Michoacan, a region scarred by drug violence. The Pope concludes his five-day trip in Ciudad Juarez on the US border, a city which has also been blighted by drug-related murders. A Mass there will highlight the plight of migrants.",Pope Francis has asked Mexican indigenous people in Chiapas state for @placeholder over they way they have been excluded from society .,answers,glory,forgiveness,dissent,support,2
"The man from Norfolk was walking on the mountainside on Pen yr Ole Wen when he was unable to continue. Saturday's incident happened after the party he was walking with had made a navigational error, according to Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue. The man was winched on board an RAF helicopter and taken to hospital at Bangor's Ysbyty Gwynedd. In a separate incident, Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue escorted two teenage girls to safety after they became exhausted while walking over the Carneddau range towards Bethesda while on a Duke of Edinburgh gold award expedition.",A 67 - year - old walker was airlifted to hospital with hypothermia after getting into @placeholder in Snowdonia .,shock,trouble,stay,bed,disruption,1
"Two lifeboats, a coastguard tug and helicopter were all involved in the operation to assist the Barbados-registered vessel, Skog. Emergency pumps had to be transferred to the stricken vessel by the coastguard helicopter after it started taking in water. Ten crew members remained on board the ship which is carrying a cargo of paper",A cargo ship which got into @placeholder west of Orkney on Tuesday has been towed to Kirkwall .,difficulties,scotland,way,annual,orbit,0
"The Ambassador car used to be one of India's most prestigious vehicles beloved by government ministers. But it has been out of production since 2014. It is not clear whether Peugeot will revive the brand. Based on the British Morris Oxford, the Ambassador was for three decades India's bestselling car. Peugeot has long been keen to get a foothold in India and was one of the first foreign car makers to enter the country in the mid-1990s when the economy first was liberalised. The Ambassador was from the 1960s to the mid-1980s a status symbol in India and was the only mass produced luxury car on the market. Although not renowned for its good looks, the car did win plaudits for its spacious interior and sound suspension, which was ideally suited to Indian roads. It was also one of the first diesel cars to appear in India and one of the first to have air conditioning. But its downfall was as spectacular as its rise - dropping from sales of more than 20,000 models in the mid 1980s to about 2,000 in 2013-14 when production was suspended. Read more: The car was also renowned for its idiosyncrasies. The handbrake rarely worked properly - instead spawning a generation of drivers that could easily do hill starts deftly balancing the accelerator and brake. The indicator controls were often mounted in unusual positions, its brakes were notoriously soft and its steering lock was virtually non-existent.","One of India 's most iconic car brands has been sold by Hindustan Motors to the French manufacturer Peugeot for a @placeholder $ 12 m ( £9.6 m ) , officials say .",nominal,fresh,historic,rare,popular,0
"Pompey drew against Mansfield on Saturday, a result that leaves them five points off the top three. ""I'm very disappointed with the game, with how we played and very disappointed with us in general,"" Cook told BBC Radio Solent. Sixth-placed Portsmouth have nine league games left - with five at home. Media playback is not supported on this device ""We might as well be five points off the moon,"" Cook replied when asked if hopes of automatic promotion were still alive. ""If people keep looking for it, I'll keep believing. But, we're so disappointed with how we're playing. ""We've just got this ability at the moment to not keep clean sheets and not create chances."" Pompey face Notts County at home on Good Friday and Wimbledon away on Easter Monday. ""We've got to bounce back against Notts County,"" Cook said. ""It's a big weekend, Fratton Park will be packed and we've got to make our fans believe in us.""","Portsmouth boss Paul Cook says his side might as well be "" five points off the moon "" as they fell @placeholder behind the League Two automatic promotion places .",back,sharply,way,further,slightly,3
"Stuart Baker, 40, lured his victims into sexual conversations by posing as a 14-year-old girl on Facebook. Baker, who worked at Corby Business Academy, admitted 15 counts of sexual offences against children. He was jailed for three years at Northampton Crown Court. Judge Timothy Smith said his actions had a ""devastating effect"" on his victims. ""You exploited these boys. This was a breach of trust as a high level teaching assistant,"" Mr Smith said. The court was told that the youngest victim was 13 and that one had been suffering from ""extreme anxiety"" as a result of the abuse. The grooming took place between January 2015 and August 2016, when a parent found a Facebook conversation and alerted police. Baker had previously pleaded guilty to 10 charges of inciting children to engage in sexual activity and a further five relating to the making and distribution of indecent images of children. He was banned from working with children and put on the sex offenders register indefinitely. A spokeswoman for Corby Business Academy said: ""There were no prior concerns about this individual's conduct, or any history of complaints. ""The police investigation has determined that none of the activities took place at school or using school equipment."" Det Andy Rogers from Northamptonshire Police said: ""Baker preyed on his young victims in the most appalling way and for his own sexual gratification, manipulating them online in order to gain their trust. ""I am happy with today's result and I hope it goes some way to giving his victims and their families some comfort that justice has been done and that they can now start to rebuild their lives.""",A teaching assistant who tricked five boys into sending him @placeholder photos of themselves has been jailed .,vulnerable,illegal,explicit,lost,false,2
"Sean Spicer on Monday handed a cheque for $78,333 (£62,786) to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, who oversees national parks and monuments. Mr Trump had previously said he would donate his entire annual salary. But critics quickly pointed out his donation went to an agency he wants to cut by more than a billion in funding. Mr Trump's budget proposal calls for a 12% ($1.5bn) cut to the Interior Department, which oversees the National Park Service. Mr Zinke said he was ""thrilled"" by Mr Trump's donation, adding that it would be used for maintenance on the nation's battlefields. During the presidential campaign, Mr Trump vowed to give up his annual salary of $400,000 if elected. Last month, Mr Spicer said the president would donate his entire salary at the end of the year, asking members of the media to weigh in on what he did with the cash to ""avoid scrutiny"". But Mr Trump's move was still scrutinised on social media, with users noting that his donation would pay for something as little as two hours of security at his Florida estate Mar-a-Lago or half a day's worth of security at Trump Tower. The environmental group Sierra Club also was quick to respond on Twitter, calling Mr Trump's donation a ""distraction that falls far short of the $12 billion needed to address the current backlog of park maintenance"". ""America's parks, and the people and economies they support, need real funding, not a giant fake check,"" the group tweeted. Meanwhile, some Trump supporters lauded the president's move. Mr Trump clashed with the National Park Service shortly after he sworn into office. The agency was temporarily banned from its Twitter account for retweeting images comparing Mr Trump and former President Barack Obama's inaugurations.","US President Donald Trump is donating his first @placeholder salary to the National Parks Service , a White House spokesman has said .",immediate,professional,direct,quarterly,major,3
"Media playback is not supported on this device The Lionesses beat Serbia 7-0 away on Tuesday, but had been told before the match that victory would not guarantee qualification for July's tournament. However, it emerged on Wednesday that England's win assured them one of the six best runners-up slots and a place in the finals in the Netherlands. ""It is a bit curious. We were confident ourselves,"" said coach Mark Sampson. ""We did the maths and were clear that we would be going to Holland next year, but of course you have to wait for the official governing body to give you the go-ahead. ""It was nice to get that eventually this morning. With the players all together at the airport, we had a little celebration. Not on the pitch - but at Heathrow."" England captain Steph Houghton told BBC Radio 5 live: ""We would have liked to have known last night, but now we can concentrate on next summer."" England will take part in an expanded 16-team tournament with hosts Netherlands, holders Germany, France, Norway, Spain and Switzerland also certain to be there. Scotland are one of seven teams assured of at least a runners-up finish in the qualifying groups, but who may yet face a two-legged play-off to make sure of their place. England coach Sampson says that he hopes his side can eclipse their third-placed finish at last year's World Cup. ""The target has got to be to go a little bit further. We want to be a nightmare for whichever team we face and try to come back with the trophy,"" he added.",England women have qualified for Euro 2017 without kicking a ball after an @placeholder error .,independent,offensive,international,administrative,emotional,3
"The campaign, launched by the socialist government, shows men embracing, with safe-sex slogans underneath. At least 10 mayors have decided to remove the posters, questioning the campaign's morality but denying homophobic motives. Health minister Marisol Touraine said she would fight back via the judiciary. The posters, sent to 130 towns and featuring a range of men of different ages and races, have captions such as ""With a lover, with a friend, with an unknown. Situations vary. And so do modes of protection"". Ms Touraine said the local bans were unacceptable. On Twitter she urged people to share the images, which, she said, was the best response against critics who wanted to censor them. Critics have called the posters ""provocative"" and ""against good values and morality"". Bruno Beschizza, the conservative mayor of Aulnay-sous-Bois near Paris, was among those seeking to block the images, but denied homophobia, saying he would have responded the same way if the posters had featured heterosexual couples. The mayor of the western city of Angers, Christophe Bechsaid, said he had asked for the posters to be taken down but ""only in the vicinity of schools and the route of school buses"". He said residents had complained, particularly parents. Conservatism is said to be on the rise in France, with right-wing politicians outperforming the left. Ex-Prime Minister Francois Fillon, a Catholic known for his traditional values, is the frontrunner to be the centre-right's presidential candidate. He goes head to head with Alain Juppe in a run-off vote on Sunday. When asked about the posters on Tuesday, Mr Fillon said did not consider the campaign to be very skilful and he understood why people might be shocked. However, he added that the fight against Aids was more important. On Wednesday, Mr Juppe told a French radio station he would not have banned the posters.",French judges are considering a controversial decision by several conservative mayors to take down HIV - @placeholder posters featuring gay love .,negative,era,aids,awareness,specific,3
"It was one of four William Burges pieces and was at risk of being sold to an overseas buyer unless someone could match the asking price of £225,000. Culture minister Ed Vaizey has placed the temporary bar on the vase, designed in 1874 and the last one still in private ownership. The export licence application has been deferred until 16 September. This could be extended to 16 February 2017 if a serious intention to raise funds to buy it for £225,000 is made. The four vases were designed for the summer smoking room in the castle's clock tower. One is in London's Victoria and Albert Museum, another at the Higgins Gallery and Museum, Bedford, while the third vase was subject to an export bar last year and was subsequently saved by the National Museum of Wales. William Burges was commissioned by John Patrick-Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquess of Bute, to rebuild Cardiff Castle. The vases were designed to reflect the interior of the summer smoking room. Chairman of the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural Interest (RCEWA), Sir Hayden Phillips, said: ""Apart from this vase's intrinsic quality, the opportunity is now there for us to retain the original quartet which would be a noble purpose, in the public interest and of great historical significance."" Among the reasons for the RCEWA's recommendation were that the vase is of outstanding aesthetic importance and of outstanding significance for the study of the development of Burges's designs.","A @placeholder vase , designed for Cardiff Castle , has had an export ban placed on it so the full set can stay in the UK .",third,rare,triumphant,prominent,special,1
"29 May 2017 Last updated at 06:37 BST Fans from across the world have been voting for their favourite since the shortlist was revealed in April. In the running are Melanie Behringer, Ada Hegerberg, Hedvig Lindahl, Marta and Christine Sinclair. The results will be announced in the evening of Tuesday, 30 May. Whitney takes a look at the players' profiles...",Five @placeholder players are in the running for this year 's BBC Women 's Footballer of the Year .,major,special,ordinary,fabulous,female,3
"Or maybe it didn't. The subject in question was the tragic deaths of John Yuill and Lamara Bell. Lamara lay trapped in a car for three days after an accident on the M9. The initial accident was apparently reported but not followed up by police. On Tuesday, Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland published a report into call handling by Police Scotland in the aftermath of that incident. The report made 30 recommendations to improve the system. But it was emphasised that Tuesday's report did not investigate police action with regard to the specific case on the M9. That task falls to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner. Which resulted in the disjuncture at Holyrood today. Labour's Kezia Dugdale and the Conservatives' Ruth Davidson both pursued the first minister. Ms Dugdale said Tuesday's report amounted to a ""damning assessment"" of the Scottish government in that it was ministers who conjoined Scotland's forces into Police Scotland. The first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, said she was ducking nothing. All 30 recommendations had been accepted. All 30 recommendations would be implemented. But the report, she stressed, said nothing about the tragic events on the M9. She offered sympathy to the families involved, as did others. But were Scottish Ministers generically culpable? Both Ms Dugdale and Ms Davidson said that the establishment of Police Scotland had been mishandled. Ms Davidson went further and said that ministers were attempting, wrongly, to ""pass the buck"" onto Westminster in the shape of claims about cuts in expenditure. She said that the Scottish budget had increased in cash terms by some £661m while the budget for policing had reduced by £6m, year on year. In response, Ms Sturgeon noted that both Labour and the Conservatives had supported the introduction of a single police force. She argued that every effort had been made to smooth transition. Further, she said, one purpose of the merger had been to save money. It was not surprising, therefore, that the police line in the budget was lower. That did not mean services had been cut. Scotland's overall budget had faced a real terms cut, she said. It would have been decidedly helpful on this occasion to hear from Willie Rennie, the Liberal Democrat leader. His party opposed the concept of a single force from day one. However, the paucity of Lib Dems at Holyrood mean he is not entitled to a question every time the FM faces such inquiries. This, by sheer ill luck, was his fallow week.","A notably sombre , indeed @placeholder , session of questions to the first minister . Entirely understandable , given that the topic under discussion involved a double fatality in decidedly controversial circumstances .",solemn,difficult,painful,contentious,intense,0
"The man was discovered at about 07:00 at the Morrisons store on Forfar Road, Dundee. He is thought to be in his late 30s or early 40s. He is white, stocky and with short dark hair. Police said he was wearing a blue Adidas jacket with a white zip and three white stripes on the shoulders and sleeves. The man was also wearing dark blue jeans with a fabric belt and black leather boots. He has the letters DFC tattooed on his right ankle, a leaf on his right upper arm and a tattoo of a ship on his left forearm. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.",Police are trying to discover the @placeholder of a man who was found with a head injury outside a supermarket .,circumstances,killer,exposure,allegations,identity,4
"On 1 February superstar singer Beyonce announced on Instagram that she is pregnant with twins - with 10.2 million ""likes"" (and counting) the photograph has become the most popular picture ever on the social media platform. For days people around the world chatted about the complex symbolism behind the picture, its possible similarity to awkward posed family photographs, and some even thanked Beyonce for crushing the myth that women must wear matching underwear. Now a 20-metre (60ft) high mural of Queen Bey in her flowing green veil and purple bra with blue pants has appeared in the trendy Collingwood district in Melbourne, Australia. The artist is Mark Walls, known as Lushsux on social media. He has made a name for himself by painting celebrities and politicians, including Kim Kardashian, Hillary Clinton and ""Salt Bae"" - the Turkish man whose videos of cutting meat made him a social media sensation in January. Mark Walls says he chose Beyonce to be his most recent muse because her photograph broke world records and he likes to ""paint things that normal people like"". ""Street art used to be about real counter-culture - but now that has been normalised. What used to be radical is now just mainstream and not cool. ""Beyonce is really the antithesis to what normal street art people like,"" Walls explains. But although he recognises the power of the photograph, he isn't exactly Beyonce's number one fan. ""She's not bad or anything. She is talented - wasn't she in TLC before?"" he commented. When it was pointed out that before she went solo, Beyonce actually used to sing in Destiny's Child not TLC, Wells replied that he really likes Destiny's Child too. The mural is already proving popular. Pregnant women have posted pictures of themselves posing in front of it, including Amy Jackett who is 40 weeks pregnant. Not everyone is happy though. One local resident complained that it is a ""horrendous eyesore"" that he hoped was defaced as soon as possible. But painting walls is not just a frivolous hobby for Wells, who used to work in a soft drinks factory. The paint for the Beyonce mural cost him A$8,000 (£4,850), and it took him five days of standing outside in the blazing summer heat. He says it's worth it. ""Whether people like it or hate it, they take photographs and discuss it. ""I enjoy laughing at some of the angry reactions"". Walls claims that he gets unique commissions as a result of the global attention, including one from the Russian Foreign Ministry. In January he tweeted a photograph of his mural of the popular meme of a fake photograph of Russian President Vladimir Putin riding a bear. Political street art is popular in Russia, and the president is already the subject of numerous murals. ""The next thing I knew after sending the tweet was a guy claiming to be in the Russian foreign ministry contacted me to ask if I would come to Russia to paint Putin. ""I want to do it - I'm now trying to make it happen"", Walls explains. Is he worried about what might happen if the mural does not meet the brief? He says he just hopes he won't meet a sticky end.",The photograph is barely two weeks old but already it feels like it has @placeholder forever .,gone,faded,emerged,existed,declared,3
"The sides meet at Celtic Park on Tuesday following England's 3-1 win against Slovenia in their latest Euro 2016 qualifier on Saturday. Scotland will be optimistic after a 1-0 win against Ireland on Friday. ""We know there are a lot of stern tests ahead of us and it starts on Tuesday night,"" said Hodgson. A crowd of around 60,000 are expected to watch the latest edition of the world's oldest fixture. England won the last encounter 3-2 at Wembley in August 2013. ""The Scottish fans are exceptional, especially at Celtic Park,"" Hodgson added. ""That is all to the good. That is what we need."" England have a 100% record in Group E after four successive wins and look set to progress to the Euro 2016 finals at a canter. ""We have done all we can do in these first four qualifying games so we are reasonably satisfied with that, but we know there is a long way to go,"" Hodgson said. ""A game like that in Scotland will probably tell me a little bit more about this team. ""I hope the players who get a chance to play will be able to stand up to any crowd pressure and I hope they will learn from it. Any lessons we take from it will only be valuable in the future."" West Brom striker Saido Berahino and Everton midfielder Ross Barkley are in line to start for England. Everton defender Phil Jagielka is expected to travel despite coming off with what appeared to be an injury in the 89th minute against Slovenia. Goalkeeper Joe Hart will not be involved after being allowed to return to Manchester City. Southampton's Fraser Forster looks to set to start in goal on the ground where he played for Celtic for four seasons.",Manager Roy Hodgson believes a passionate @placeholder against Scotland is exactly what England need .,initiative,general,legal,disciplinary,friendly,4
"In the two-page typed draft with handwritten notes, Lennon criticises the couple for their treatment of him and his wife, Yoko Ono. The attack is said to be in response to Linda's criticism of him not publicly announcing his departure from the band. The letter was sold at a US auction to an anonymous collector in Dallas. The opening paragraph makes reference to a letter Lennon received which he said made him wonder ""what middle-aged cranky Beatle fan wrote it"". He said:  ""I resisted looking at the last page to find out—I kept thinking who is it—Queenie? Stuart's mother?—Clive Epstein's wife?—Alan Williams?—What the hell—it's Linda!"" Lennon went on to respond to accusations he was ""self indulgent"" by criticising the couple for their treatment of him and Yoko. Using strong language, he said he hoped they realised the trouble ""you and the rest of my 'kind and unselfish' friends laid on Yoko and me, since we've been together"". Making direct reference to his former bandmate McCartney, Lennon questions the notion that ""today's art"" came about because of the Beatles. He wrote: ""I don't believe you're that insane - Paul - do you believe that? When you stop believing it, you might wake up!"" He also responds to the criticism that he did not publicly announce he was leaving the band, saying he was asked by Paul and former manager Allen Klein to keep quiet as it would ""hurt the Beatles"". In his last attack directed at Linda, he says he suffered because of her ""insane family/in laws"" before adding in capitals ""God Help You Out, Paul"". US auctioneers  RR Auction said it believed the letter was written around 1971 -  a year after McCartney publicly announced he was leaving the band. It said the letter, which sold for $29,843.45, ""captures the intense rivalry between the two men in the months, and even years, surrounding the break-up of the Beatles"".","A @placeholder letter from John Lennon to Paul McCartney and his wife , Linda , written after The Beatles ' break - up has sold for nearly $ 30,000 ( £ 24,200 ) .",last,special,brief,personal,furious,4
"The Swindon-based firm could not agree a deal over buying the freehold of the club's Plainmoor ground. GI wanted to build a new stadium for the Gulls on the outskirts of the town, paid for by redeveloping Plainmoor. But Torbay Council, which own Plainmoor, could not come to a deal over selling the ground to GI. The firm's period of exclusivity ran out on 31 July, having first made a bid for the club at the end of March. ""We encountered a major stumbling block over GI's instance on the purchase of the freehold of Plainmoor which was not a part of the memorandum of understanding we had with them,"" chairman David Phillips said in a statement. ""As a consequence we are now actively talking to and inviting interest in Torquay United from parties who share our vision and passion for this great club."" Phillips led a consortium which took over the club last summer after millionaire owner Thea Bristow left. The group were forced to drastically cut costs, shutting the club's academy, giving up the training ground and getting rid of then-manager Chris Hargreaves and his assistant Lee Hodges. ""We clearly need to return the club to the Football League, whilst building a sustainable and profitable business that operates without debt or the need for huge 'handouts' from an oil baron or sheik,"" added Phillips. ""I and my fellow directors assumed our positions as custodians of the club without warning and without any experience or track record. ""Our aim has always been to find genuine, passionate, honest and driven professionals to do the job of rebuilding this great club. ""We are all, and have always been, willing to forget the money we invested if it meant getting the right people on board. That remains our sole focus. ""We accept criticism and we know we may have not always have done things that others thought appropriate, however everything we have done has been our best to keep the ship afloat.""",The proposed takeover of @placeholder league side Torquay United has fallen through after bidders Gaming International ( GI ) pulled out .,historical,radical,national,ongoing,consistent,2
"The RNLI lifeguards are in their final two weeks of training at Camber Sands before they start patrols on 27 May. Five men died during a day-trip to the beach in August 2016. A month earlier, two others also lost their lives. Families of the men believe a lifeguard service could have saved their lives. How to stay safe at the beach and the sea Joe Mitchell, RNLI Lifeguard Supervisor, said: ""They've already completed a high standard of training and fitness tests, and these next two weeks are about really familiarising themselves with this beach. ""A key part of their work is prevention so they will be asking people to respect the water and be offering advice on how to stay safe by learning about tidal currents and other local dangers."" The five men from south-east London who died on 24 August were: Two others, who lost their lives in July, were: The lifeguards will be patrolling Camber Sands between 10:00 and 18:00 BST, seven days a week at two locations. Four will be at Camber Sands Central from 27 May until 1 October and further two will patrol at Camber Sands West from 8 July until 10 September. The patrols at Camber Sands in East Sussex are being funded by Rother District Council at a cost of £51,000. More than one million people each year visit the beach each year, which can attract up to 25,000 people ""on a fine day"", the council has said.",Lifeguards are being trained to patrol a @placeholder South Coast beach hit by tragedy in 2016 ahead of a summer season expected to attract more than one million visitors .,rare,major,further,potential,popular,4
"He previously served a ban in 2013, which was lifted after nine months, but has again been reported for analysis. The 24-year-old has taken 14 wickets in this season's County Championship. ""Taylor's bowling action displayed elbow extension in excess of the permitted 15 degrees,"" said the ECB. ""Consequently, and in accordance with the regulations, Taylor has been suspended from bowling for England and in competitive county cricket until such time as he is submitted to a fresh independent analysis in which it is concluded that he has remedied his actions. ""The suspension is with immediate effect."" The all-rounder scored an unbeaten century with the bat on Wednesday as Gloucestershire beat Worcestershire by five wickets.",Gloucestershire off - spinner Jack Taylor has been suspended from bowling for a second time by the England and Wales Cricket Board after being reported for a suspected @placeholder action .,foul,illegal,disciplinary,civil,regulatory,1
"Harris, 22, had also been offered a deal by Nottinghamshire, while a number of other Division One clubs made their interest known to the seamer. He had a clause allowing him to leave if Glamorgan were not in the top tier. He confirmed on Twitter: ""Very happy to announce that I've signed a contract with Middlesex."" Harris had said he needed to leave Glamorgan, who gave him his first-class debut as a 16-year-old in 2007, to further his ambitions of playing for England. Last week, he was selected in the England Performance Programme squad to tour India in November. Harris enhanced his growing reputation with a six-wicket haul against Australia A at Edgbaston earlier in August, watched by England selectors Geoff Miller and James Whitaker. Injury disrupted his sixth season with Glamorgan, where he ended with 10 wickets from four Division Two County Championship games. After making his debut as a 16-year-old, Harris became the youngest Glamorgan bowler to reach the 100 and 200-wicket milestones. Middlesex finished third in Division One of the County Championship in 2012.","James Harris has @placeholder to join Middlesex on a three - year contract after refusing a "" substantial contract "" to stay with Glamorgan .",confirmed,offered,admitted,opted,tried,3
"The hoard of some 70,000 coins and jewellery pieces was found by two metal detector enthusiasts in 2012. Jersey Heritage conservator, Neil Mahrer, is working on separating the coins in full view of the public at the Jersey Museum. He said so far experts had not been able to work out its origins due to an unusual ""geometric pattern"". Mr Mahrer said: ""Our Celtic coin expert Philip De Jersey has been our go-to man for instant identification of anything strange and he usually mails us straight back with our answer but this coin has stumped him. ""He reckons its Armorican but the geometric pattern is apparently unknown, which is always exciting."" This is not the only discovery made as part of the restoration work. Mr Mahrer said on the first day of work on the hoard they found a ""beautiful blue glass bead"" next to a piece of silver wire. Dr Sonia O'Connor from Bradford University said the size of the hole was too big to be a necklace piece and was likely part of a larger object. Mr Mahrer and his team are working in a glass fronted room as part of the Treasure: Uncovering Celts and Romans exhibition at the Jersey Museum. It is designed to allow visitors to watch as the team remove gold and silver objects as well as coins from the hoard, thought to be worth about £10m.","A "" mystery coin "" has been uncovered as part of work to discover the @placeholder of the world 's largest Celtic coin hoard .",existence,secrets,influence,identity,role,1
"Transcripts of candid conversations between the former US president and the ex-UK prime minister have been published following a BBC FOI request. They start with Mr Clinton congratulating Mr Blair on his 1997 general election victory. Soon afterwards, Mr Blair is already targeting a second term in office. ""We are having a hell of a time getting under way - the honeymoon doesn't last long,"" he said as Mr Clinton attended a meeting of his new Cabinet. ""The second term is what we need; to take nothing for granted and not rely on the other side's unpopularity."" In a conversation straight after Labour's election victory, Mr Clinton commiserates with Mr Blair for ""getting so much grief with the press"". ""Always the Right attack you and the Left don't defend you,"" Mr Blair replies. The transcripts of calls and meetings between the two leaders also cover the Northern Ireland peace process and the death of Princess Diana, as documented in a blog by BBC Freedom of Information specialist Martin Rosenbaum. They have been released by the Clinton Presidential Library, which stores the records of his presidency. In one conversation, Mr Clinton praises Gordon Brown, then Mr Blair's chancellor, at a meeting of international finance ministers. ""He was terrific, you would have been really proud of him,"" he says. ""Bloody bright, isn't he?"" Mr Blair replies. When the US president speaks of his affection for Durham Cathedral, Mr Blair says: ""I was a choirboy at the cathedral in Durham, if you can believe that."" ""You still have that choirboy look,"" replies Mr Clinton. Towards the end of the exchanges, in 2000, Mr Blair is preparing for the birth of his fourth child. and Mr Clinton is soon to leave office. ""You know, after January I'm available for babysitting duties,"" he says. ""I wouldn't say that or you'll be doing it,"" Mr Blair replies. ""You said you wanted to continue my work with the Third Way,"" Mr Clinton says, ""and this is it:  helping Blair balance life and family"".","Bill Clinton told Tony Blair he had "" that choirboy look "" - and @placeholder to babysit for his children when he left office , newly released records show .",started,refused,offered,continue,prepare,2
"Body parts belonging to Becky Watts, 16, were found at a house in Bristol in March. Shauna Hoare, 21, has been charged alongside her boyfriend Nathan Matthews, 28, Becky's stepbrother. New forensic tests had helped to establish the circumstances around her death and led to new evidence in the case, police said. The pair also face further new charges, including conspiracy to commit false imprisonment, preventing lawful burial and possession of a prohibited weapon. They have also been charged with four counts of making indecent images of children. Mr Matthews, from Warmley, has also been charged with sexual assault and voyeurism, in allegations not related to Becky. He faces a fresh charge of perverting the course of justice and is due to stand trial in October. Det Supt Liz Tunks said it had been a ""meticulous and exhaustive"" investigation. ""Our thoughts and sympathies are with Becky's family,"" she said. ""This has been a very difficult time for them and they have had to endure yet more pain as we have worked to understand the full circumstances surrounding her death."" Four others - Karl and Donovon Demetrius, both aged 29, Jaydene Parsons, 23, and James Ireland, 23 - are all charged with assisting an offender. Becky was last seen at her family home in Crown Hill, Bristol, on 19 February. Her body parts were found at a house in the Barton Hill area of the city on 2 March.",The girlfriend of a man accused of killing his teenage stepsister has been @placeholder charged with her murder .,also,subsequently,reportedly,jointly,temporarily,3
"25 January 2017 Last updated at 08:13 GMT Well, that's what is happening at the London Toy Fair, the biggest toy fair in the UK. There are hundreds of toys on display including some you've never seen before. But you won't be able to buy any of these toys just yet - the fair is only for shopkeepers to decide what they want to sell in their shops. BBC technology reporter Zoe Kleinman went along to check it out. From robot hamsters to electric scooters, hundreds of toys are on display at the London Toy Fair.","Now if you love toys , you 'll love this . Imagine a huge hall filled with all the latest @placeholder gadgets and games .",modern,cultural,latest,best,fantastic,2
"The battery could be used in wearables such as watches, fitness bands and smart-clothing. Its capacity is small, meaning it would not be suitable for power-intensive smartphones at this stage. Experts said it was ""an exciting development"" but Panasonic was not the first company to work on this. Ben Wood, an analyst with research company CCS, told the BBC: ""Other manufacturers such as LG and Samsung are also putting huge efforts into more flexible technology, be that in batteries, screens or more."" ""I'd wager that Panasonic's new technology is just one piece of a more complex jigsaw, and it will be some time before we see truly disruptive devices emerging."" Designed for use in ""card-type and wearable devices"", Panasonic's flexible battery is 0.55mm (0.022in) thick with a maximum ""bend"" of 25 degrees. The company said that the battery could ""retain its characteristics"" even after being repeatedly bent. Smart-cards, often carried in wallets and pockets, require internal components that can withstand bending and twisting, but they can also degrade as they are flexed. Curved smartphones have been around for a while, but foldable displays remain conceptual. Designing such batteries could ""provide scope for disruptive new curved designs,"" said Mr Wood, something all manufacturers craved as they ""seek to deliver exciting new devices in the growing sea of sameness that characterises electronic products"". But, he added, there remained challenges ahead. ""Flexible batteries alone do not solve all the design challenges as the other materials and components also need to be flexible,"" he said. Samsung is believed to be working on a flexible phone, and recent patents revealed on Patently Mobile appear to show designs for a rolled up smartphone. Panasonic's bendable batteries would begin shipping at the end of October, the company said. BBC Click will have more from Ceatec on this weekend's television show. Find out more at BBC.com/Click and @BBCClick.",Mass market bendable devices may be a step closer as Panasonic unveils a flexible lithium ion battery at Japanese technology @placeholder Ceatec .,center,forgotten,independent,professional,fair,4
"The deals provide legal protection for troops serving under a new Nato mission due to begin after combat operations formally end on 31 December. The agreements still need to be ratified by the Afghan upper house. Sunday's approval comes a day after US officials said their troops would still be able to target the Taliban in 2015. The lower house approved the Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) and the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) by 152 votes to five. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani had signed the agreements with the US and Nato in September, after his predecessor Hamid Karzai refused. Parliamentary approval is an important step forward, the BBC's Richard Galpin reports from Kabul. Nato has been steadily withdrawing troops, from a level of about 50,000 in early 2014 - mostly from the US. The total number of troops in the new Nato-led mission will be about 12,000. There will also be a separate US-led force dealing with the remnants of al-Qaeda. The new Nato mission has been defined as training, advising and assisting the Afghan security forces. It emerged on Saturday, however, that President Barack Obama has approved guidelines to allow US troops to fight the Taliban and provide air support for Afghan missions. There was reportedly no mention of the new guidelines as the lower house approved the security deals.",The lower house of the Afghan parliament has @placeholder approved a security agreement allowing US and Nato troops to remain in the country .,officially,not,reportedly,overwhelmingly,successfully,3
"One of the health system's employees fired off the message on Monday morning without realising they had copied in 840,000 of their colleagues. The action quickly clogged up the system and was exacerbated by users hitting ""reply all"" to complain. The distribution list was disabled at 10:00 GMT, but some users continue to have problems. The secure email system is used by NHS staff and other approved organisations to discuss healthcare and related activities. ""It's driving me bananas,"" one doctor - who asked not to be identified - told the BBC. ""The thing is hundreds of people have been replying to all. ""My NHS email is very important to me because it's the only secure way I can send and receive anything safely about my patients. ""So, this is a major problem [and] potentially a risk to patients."" A spokeswoman for NHS Digital said it was not a member of its IT team who had sent the message, but declined to identify the culprit, saying they were not to blame. ""A number of email accounts have been operating slowly,"" said NHS Digital in a statement. ""This was due to an NHS Mail user setting up an email distribution list which, because of a bug in the supplier's system, inadvertently included everyone on the NHS Mail list. ""As soon as we became aware of the issue, we deleted the distribution list, so that no-one else could respond to it. ""We anticipate the issue will be rectified very soon.""",An email that was accidentally sent to all the NHS 's staff in England has caused @placeholder .,havoc,concerns,disruption,confusion,problems,0
"It will mean men can attend formal occasions in skirts and stockings and women in suits and bow ties. The new rules come after a motion by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer society (LGBTQ Soc) was passed by the students' union earlier this year. The changes, to start from 4 August, have now been agreed by the university. Jess Pumphrey, LGBTQ officer, said the change would make a number of students' exam experience significantly less stressful. Under the old laws on academic clothing - known as subfusc - male students were required to wear a dark suit and socks, black shoes, a white bow tie and a plain white shirt and collar under their black gowns. Female students had to wear a dark skirt or trousers, a white blouse, black stockings and shoes and a black ribbon tied in a bow at the neck. If a transgender student wanted to wear subfusc of the opposite sex they had to seek special dispensation from university proctors, who had the power to punish those who breached the rules. An Oxford University spokesman said: ""The regulations have been amended to remove any reference to gender, in response to concerns raised by Oxford University Student Union that the existing regulations did not serve the interests of transgender students.""",Oxford University students will no longer have to wear gender - specific academic clothing after concerns it was @placeholder to the transgender community .,approved,lost,done,unfair,resolved,3
"Mike Forney put them into the lead late in the first period with Kris Beech making it 2-0 early in the second. Michael Dorr scored Fife's goal but further scores in the final period by Beech and Mike Radja wrapped up the Belfast victory. The Giants are now just three points behind  leaders the Cardiff Devils. Cardiff, level on points with second-placed Sheffield, still have to play the Giants three times in the title run-in. The Giants face Braehead on Saturday night, this time at the SSE Arena in Belfast.",The Belfast Giants boosted their hopes of mounting late @placeholder for the Elite League title by beating the Fife Flyers on Tuesday night .,expectations,games,challenge,status,preparations,2
"Media playback is not supported on this device The 21-year-old clocked the fastest times of both the first and second runs and claimed gold by 1.64 seconds. Wendy Holdener, of Switzerland, was second and Sweden's Frida Hansdotter finished third. Great Britain's Alexandra Tilley came in 25th as she finished 5.45 behind the winner in St Moritz on Saturday. Shiffrin's third win in the slalom equalled the record of German Christl Cranz, who completed her treble in 1939.",American Mikaela Shiffrin won a record - equalling third consecutive world slalom gold with a @placeholder victory at the Alpine World Ski Championships .,dominant,solo,impressive,thrilling,dramatic,0
"Frank Cushnahan was an adviser to Nama when he introduced Peter Robinson to the Pimco fund which was interested in buying the portfolio. Mr Cushnahan went on to work for Pimco when it mounted a formal bid. Mr Robinson told the finance committee it was for others to decide if Mr Cushnahan had a conflict of interest. He said he was ""not sure"" if there had been a conflict. The first minister also told the Stormont committee that he had been friendly with Mr Cushnahan for years and found him to be ""motivated by the best interests of Northern Ireland"". He added that Mr Cushnahan could be described as a ""pillar of the establishment"". He said that he or his special advisor had regular contact with Mr Cushnahan in the period leading up to the Nama deal. The purpose of this was to get the ""best possible assurance as to how any purchaser would operate"" in Northern Ireland. Mr Cushnahan was in line to receive a £5m fee if the Pimco bid had been successful. The bid collapsed when Nama learned of Mr Cushnahan's role in March 2014. Mr Robinson said he did not know about the proposed fee until Nama told the the Irish parliament about it in July this year. He added that he was ""not sure that anybody comes to ministers and puts all their cards on the table about what their interests are"". The first minister said he did not believe Mr Cushnahan had any inside information that bidders would not have able to get from Nama. The Nama portfolio was eventually sold to the Cerberus investment fund for £1.24bn. Mr Cushnahan has denied any wrongdoing. Nama has said it was not informed of the May 2013 meeting at which Mr Cushnahan introduced Mr Robinson to Pimco. The agency added: ""Nama's position is that members of the NI Advisory Committee were obliged to disclose conflicts of interest.""",The first minister has @placeholder a Belfast businessman who had a controversial role in the £ 1bn sale of Nama 's Northern Ireland loan portfolio .,described,appointed,lost,confirmed,defended,4
"But starting this week, they're facing possible capture if they wander too far out of town. Local people, particularly farmers, have been complaining that growing numbers of deer are encroaching on fields and eating crops. So the city has authorised the use of traps to remove errant animals. Nara, a small city and former Japanese capital south of Kyoto, is heaving with sika deer and has been for centuries. More than 1,200 have made the city their home, mostly congregating in central Nara Park, where tourists wanting to generate a mini stampede can buy packets of crackers to feed them. But they can also be seen strolling through the town centre. Once considered sacred, the deer are now classified as a national treasure, so are protected by law. Last year, the authorities said the deer were causing about 6bn yen ($54m; £41m) in damage to regional agriculture annually, so they would start taking action. There had been talk of a cull, but this week, they began the less extreme solution of setting out humane deer traps in some of the worst affected areas. ""Nara has a long history of people living side by side with deer in harmony,"" one local government official told the Asahi Shimbun newspaper. ""We want to continue efforts to coexist in peace while preventing damage to crops."" Authorities are hoping to catch and release up to 120 animals before March next year.","The free - roaming deer of Nara , Japan have become an Instagram favourite for their endearing boldness and their @placeholder habit of bowing to get snacks .",characteristic,personal,smart,inspired,apparent,4
"The Daily Telegraph declares that it is ""war on the BBC"". The Times says it is a ""shot across the bows"". The Sun says ""it's payback time""  and the BBC should be ""radically shrunk."" The appointment of John Whittingdale as Secretary of State for Culture has been met with some fairly bold headlines. However, the language from the Government is rather calmer. The former Culture Secretary,  Sajid Javid was asked on the BBC's Today programme on Radio 4 if the Government was ""going to war"" with the corporation. ""No, not at all"" was his response. ""I think there has been some over-excitement in those headlines,"" he added. The Government is not, then, publicly drawing battle lines with the BBC - but it is about to begin its 10-year review of the corporation's charter and on this topic the newspapers are far from neutral observers. In the past the newspapers and the BBC existed in largely separate spheres, but as news shifts from print to digital, the papers increasingly regard the BBC as a competitor.  Their editorial comments make it clear what they want from charter review. Rupert Murdoch's Sun says the BBC  should not 'intrude in to markets... where private firms should thrive instead."" It is not just newspapers the Sun wants protected - the question of whether Rupert Murdoch should be allowed a complete takeover of Sky is still lurking. The Daily Telegraph comment is:  ""Why does the BBC need to have such an all-encompassing digital news operation in competition with newspapers?"" It adds that the John Whittingdale announcement  ""was billed in some quarters as David Cameron 'declaring war on the BBC'; and there are certainly many Conservatives who would like to see a reckoning for what they regard as a pro-Labour slant. One of those ""quarters"" was the newspaper's own front page. The charter renewal process is not expected to begin in earnest until the Autumn but the loyal Conservative-supporting newspapers are making very clear what they would like as a ""payback""  - a smaller BBC. Will it happen? The trigger for the ""war on the BBC""  headlines was the appointment of John Whittingdale. In terms of expertise, there is no-one to touch him.  He has been chairman of the Commons Culture Select Committee for nearly 10 years and has recently overseen a report on the future of the BBC. His background as political secretary to Margaret Thatcher suggests an MP with soundly Thatcherite views.  He has also been widely quoted as describing the licence fee as ""worse than the poll tax"". For those who want a radical reshaping of the BBC - perhaps even scrapping the licence fee altogether - there is a hope that John Whittingdale might be their man. But their hope might be tempered if they read the recent report from his committee on the future of the BBC.  Its conclusion was that there was at the moment ""no better alternative"" to the licence fee to fund an institution that was a ""central presence in the life of the country"". The MPs, though, were open to the idea that the BBC ought to make ""bigger, braver decisions"" about its services and  ""do less in some areas"". However, exactly what, where and how those cuts would be applied, it was leaving to the BBC. Nevertheless, the appointment of John Whittingdale and the accompanying headlines are only the beginning. Charter Review could take more than a year and the prospect of a referendum on Europe is also going to inflame passions.  Sir William Cash, a veteran critic of the European Union, was scathing of the BBC's coverage of Europe in a recent report from the Europe Scrutiny Committee. The BBC's head of news,  James Harding, expressed a deep ""reluctance"" to account for his editorial policy when he was summoned by MPs.  He did not think journalists ought to be accountable to politicians when it came to deciding how the corporation covered politics. Sir William's response was blunt. ""Accountability to Parliament must be a key factor to be considered as part of the review of the BBC Charter in 2016.""",Does the new culture secretary pose a threat to the BBC ? Or are today 's headlines @placeholder private scores ?,debut,best,anticipated,settling,adopted,3
"A photograph of the gargoyle at Paisley Abbey, which looks like one from the 1980s movie, has gone viral on Facebook and Twitter. The Reverend Alan Birss said most of the gargoyles were replaced during a refurbishment in the early 1990s. He thinks that one of the stonemasons must have been having a bit of fun. Mr Birss, minister at the abbey, said that 12 medieval gargoyles which had been on the abbey for hundreds of years had to be taken down in 1991 because they had ""crumbled and were in a very bad state"". The purpose of the grotesque figures was to take rain water away from the roof in the days before down pipes. Just one of the original gargoyles was left outside the abbey to show how they would have looked, although there are medieval grotesques inside the building. Mr Birss said a stonemason from an Edinburgh firm was contracted to create the new gargoyles. ""I think it was a stonemason having a bit of fun,"" he said. ""Perhaps the film was fairly new when they were carving this and if he was thinking of an alien perhaps the alien from the film was his idea of an alien. ""I'm sure he wasn't deliberately copying the alien in the film. It was just a concept of an alien."" Mr Birss said an internet search showed that someone had pointed out the similarity as far back as 1997. ""But it obviously did not pick up and take off then like it has now,"" he said. Church officer Matthew McIntosh said: ""It is a beautiful building. Paisley gets a bad press but the abbey is the jewel in the crown. ""People will be surprised and delighted by everything they see outside and inside.""",A gargoyle on a @placeholder 13th Century abbey has caused a social media sensation with its resemblance to the monster from the Alien films .,prominent,historic,popular,lost,late,1
"The Super League champions warmed up for the World Club Challenge with a 46-22 win over the Warriors. Wigan take on Sydney Roosters on 22 February at Allianz Stadium. The World Club Challenge is an annual fixture played between the Super League champions and the winners of Australia's NRL. The 2014 match in Sydney will be the first to be staged in Australia for 20 years. ""It was scratchy in parts but I thought it was a great second half from the boys,"" said Smith, who captained Wigan in the absence of Sean O'Loughlin. The World Club Challenge is an annual fixture played between the Super League champions and the winners of Australia's National Rugby League (NRL). ""We've a lot to work on for next week,"" added Smith, who was also skipper on Friday as Wigan began their Super League campaign with a home defeat by Huddersfield Giants. ""We wanted an 80-minute performance and I don't think we were quite there tonight, but we were up against a great opposition in the Warriors. ""We need to recover properly over the next couple of days and then hit training hard. We need to work on our plays and our defence because I think that is what is going to win us the game next week. ""Our defence needs to stand up better than it did tonight.""",Wigan half - back Matty Smith says his side will take @placeholder from their second - half performance against New Zealand Warriors in Hamilton .,it,pride,encouragement,effect,interest,2
"The 24-year-old centre-back has appeared 149 times for the Chairboys since joining from Brentford in 2014 and was offered new terms last summer. The Buckinghamshire club also turned down a bid for Pierre last summer. ""We have tabled a new deal to Aaron and his representatives which is now left for them to consider again,"" boss Gareth Ainsworth told the club website. ""There is an opportunity here for him to help us achieve something next year and we would love him to be a part of that. ""Aaron is an ambitious person and wants to play at the highest possible level and we know that he will be keeping his options open.""","League Two side Wycombe Wanderers have offered out - of - contract defender Aaron Pierre a new "" @placeholder "" deal .",dream,loan,exiles,improved,purpose,3
"Army bomb disposal experts were called to the former Royal Ordnance Factory in Green Lane, Patricroft, Salford, at about 11:30 GMT. Surrounding roads were closed while the mortar shell was examined. A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue said the device was found to be no longer dangerous. It was removed from the site of the building, which is being demolished to make way for housing, and roads were reopened within an hour.","An unexploded World War Two bomb has been found at a former munitions factory in Greater Manchester , leading to a @placeholder evacuation of the area .",mass,national,fresh,historic,partial,4
"The council currently collects waste every fortnight, spending about £2.9m each year to dispose of its rubbish. A report found more than half could be recycled, with Conwy calling the loss of resources ""unacceptable"". On Tuesday, the council voted in favour of three-weekly collections, but it will run a pilot of four-weekly pick-ups in one area of the county. Clwyd West assembly member Darren Millar had urged the council to scrap the proposals and consider alternative ways to promote recycling instead.  Hundreds signed his petition calling for the proposals to be ditched. He said: ""I have been bombarded by emails, letters and comments on social media from residents who are dead set against these proposals."" Conwy currently recycles 59% of its waste - more than the statutory target of 58% for 2015/16 - but like all local authorities in Wales, it will have to achieve 64% by 2020 and 70% by 2025. It would not meet those targets without considering ""a more sustainable approach to the collection and recycling of waste"", the authority's report said.","Conwy has @placeholder to collect non-recyclable rubbish every three weeks - and not four , as proposed .",promised,opted,confirmed,continued,appointed,1
"Ubisoft said the bans were needed as earlier action that cut people off for two weeks had not stopped cheats. It said the bans would be imposed on people who use third-party software to shoot through walls, teleport or otherwise exploit the game. The ban comes days after it imposed a similar policy on people caught cheating in its Rainbow Six Siege game. In a blogpost, Ubisoft said many regular players were ""frustrated"" by playing against gamers who enjoyed an unfair advantage by using software to cheat. It said it had taken action against cheats by deploying server software that watched how people played the game and which could interrogate their PCs to see if they were using specially written cheating programs. This had led to action being taken against 30,000 accounts with 3,800 people being kicked off The Division permanently, it said. Ubisoft added that it was scrapping initial two-week bans as this had not helped to stamp out a rash of cheating. The company had been criticised on social media for this short-term ban policy because many said it did little to properly penalise those who cheated. Few were stripped of the loot they amassed while cheating so could use it to help them in the game when the ban was lifted, said commenters on Reddit. In its blogpost, Ubisoft said it realised the short-term bans were not ""dissuasive enough"" so had decided to escalate its action to permanent bans the first time it catches ""noxious players willingly violating the rules"". Shorter bans and account suspensions would be imposed on players who exploited bugs in the game for advantage, it said. By imposing the severe penalty, Ubisoft has joined the growing number of game firms that are taking a hard line with cheats. Last month Blizzard adopted a similar policy with its Overwatch game and said it had ""zero tolerance"" for users of ""hacks, bots, or third-party software"". Thousands of people have been banned from the game as a result of this policy.",Gamers caught cheating when playing Ubisoft 's The Division @placeholder being permanently banned from the game .,general,crisis,intelligence,opposition,risk,4
"But the ""cozy"" property is not making headlines for its affordable price tag, which is a reasonable C$239,900 ($174,800; £135,200). Instead, it is for the online photos of its clown-heavy interior decor. Realtor Kyle Jansink says there has been lots of interest in the single family home despite the ornamentation. ""We've got multiple offers lined up,"" he said of the property, which is the stuff of nightmares for coulrophobes. ""It was going to sell above asking price despite all this publicity, but now maybe we're getting some extra out-of-town buyers coming in."" He noted the elderly couple who have lived in the home for over 30 years have been overwhelmed by the media attention. Asked whether the clowns might have spooked some prospective house hunters, Mr Jansink said ""for sure, yeah"". ""It was a conversation we had with the sellers,"" he said. ""They just said 'we'd like to leave them' and I said OK. ""People should just be themselves and you know what? It is for some people, it isn't for others. ""All we can do is just be ourselves and the rest takes care of itself."" But why fill a 748 sq ft, two-bedroom Canadian home with clowns? Vice spoke with Michael McMannis, son of the homeowners, who explained they began buying all things clown in a successful attempt to curb his stepfather's taste for beer. ""My stepdad had a drinking issue as perceived by my mother,"" he told Vice. ""Every clown represents a bottle of beer that he would have bought."" He estimated that over the years the couple has collected about 1,500 clowns, which will be stored in the crawl space of his home when they move.","A "" @placeholder "" bungalow in south - western Ontario filled with hundreds of clown pictures , statues and knick - knacks is expected to sell over asking price .",grand,charming,benign,new,unique,1
"In recent days that pressure has taken the shape of calls from the Liberal Democrats and Labour, and campaign groups like Save the Children, to open Britain's doors to 3,000 children, alone and potentially in danger on the migrant trail in Europe. Today, just hours after the PM was accused of a ""disgraceful"" tone towards those in need, calling them a 'bunch of migrants', the government has given a partial answer to its critics. There will be more cash and support for aid agencies to provide help for under 18s who are already caught up in the chaos and travelling across Europe. The government is also open to resettling more child refugees in the UK. But they have stopped short of accepting more of those who are already in Europe, maybe even just across the Channel. Instead, they are echoing the decision they took in the summer and may  allow more refugees under 18 to come here directly from the war-torn areas around Syria. Crucially, the government won't put a number on how many extra children will be allowed to come. Sources indicate that the number will not significantly increase the current commitment to resettle 20,000 refugees from the region over the next five years. There was even discussion inside government over whether the overall number should increase at all. There has been nervousness in government about the precedent it would set to take many more refugees from Europe, that could encourage more people to make the dangerous journey in the first place. But the fact that the government has shifted its position at all displays how the demands of this crisis are affecting political decision-making here. And just as the tempo picks up in David Cameron's testing renegotiations of our relationship with the rest of the European Union, the government's attitude to dealing with migration is in sharp focus. Ministers fear a backdrop of a seemingly chaotic migration on the continent could make their deal-making, and the eventual referendum campaign, even harder.","The prime minister has been under pressure , just as in the summer months when the full scale of the migrant crisis became clear , to make more @placeholder to help the most vulnerable among the hundreds of thousands of people on the move .",money,moves,decision,effort,sacrifices,3
"The Egypt-backed plan had envisaged a regional forum which analysts say might have forced Israel to reveal whether or not it has nuclear weapons. The proposal was blocked by the US, the UK and Canada. The next review is set for  2020. Israel neither confirms nor denies it has a stockpile of nuclear weapons. Speaking after four weeks of negotiations, US Under-Secretary of State Rose Gottemoeller accused Egypt and other Arab countries of ""not willing to let go of these unrealistic and unworkable conditions"" for future talks. She also said some participants tried to ""cynically manipulate"" the whole process. But Egypt warned that the failure to reach a deal ""will have consequences in front of the Arab world and public opinion"", the Associated Press news agency reports. Last month, Egypt had proposed to stage a regional conference - with or without Israel's participation and without an agreed agenda. Some analysts suggested that this move might have forced Israel - which is not a party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) - to publicly clarify its position on nuclear weapons. Decisions at NPT review conferences - held every five years - are made by consensus. The failure of the current talks means the next gathering could only be held in 2020 at the earliest.",A UN conference aimed at preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons has ended in failure after a row over a nuclear - @placeholder Middle East proposal .,free,quality,laden,friendly,resistant,0
"A reduced timetable, axing 341 of its 2,242 weekday trains, began last Monday. Fifteen services are due to be reinstated from 18 July. Passenger services manager Angie Doll told hundreds at a meeting in East Sussex that the reduced timetable could be in place for longer than a month. Lewes MP Maria Caulfield said Southern needed to hear passengers' anger. Angry commuters heckled Ms Doll at the meeting in Seaford as she apologised for Southern's recent service, which she said ""has not been good enough"". ""The intention is that we are operating the timetable for the next four weeks but it could be a little bit longer. ""I don't want to promise you that this timetable is going to change in the next four weeks because it may and it may not."" Southern has since announced 15 trains would be reinstated including two in Seaford and five in Epsom, Surrey, the constituency of the new Transport Secretary Chris Grayling. The company insisted the routes were selected before his appointment. Rail minister Claire Perry has resigned, after telling MPs on Wednesday she was ""often ashamed"" in the job. The leader of Surrey County Council, David Hodge urged all sides to ""put their heads together"" for a solution and warned businesses were ""hurting"" and the ""powerhouse economies"" of the south east were being damaged. ""As a Southern passenger myself, I fully understand the anger being vented by Surrey's passengers and businesses. Like them, I have suffered travel misery over the past few weeks."" Southern services have been affected by redevelopment at London Bridge but owner Govia Thameslink is also involved in a dispute with the RMT union over the role of guards on the trains. There have been series of walkouts and Southern has blamed issues with crew availability and high levels of staff sickness for delays and cancellations. The union has denied claims that the sickness amounted to unofficial industrial action. Ms Caulfield said she received ""hundreds and hundreds"" of emails and letters every day. ""I've got young couples who have missed honeymoons because they couldn't get to Gatwick,"" she said. ""I've got people who can't get to their hospital appointments. ""Southern need to hear the anger and frustration so they feel a sense of urgency and get back round that table and sort this dispute out.""",Passengers have confronted Southern rail bosses over extensive timetable cuts after the firm said it did not know when @placeholder services would resume .,normal,special,national,major,ongoing,0
"Falcons lie eighth, having won six of their 14 matches, after finishing 11th for the previous three campaigns. ""Every year I've been here we've shown improvement,"" the 53-year-old told BBC Radio Newcastle. ""People don't quite see improvement though until you overtake people, which is what we've done this year,"" he said. ""I've never looked at anything other than that [being in the top six] for the last four years. We're now getting more wins than people thought, and people are now considering us as top six contenders."" Newcastle host Northampton, who they beat 22-16 earlier this season, on Sunday, with the Saints one place above the Falcons in the table. ""They fight for every point they can get, and will try to reverse the defeat from earlier in the year."" ""I want people to look at our combativeness and 'never willing to lie down' attitude. We are getting there. Every game has been a battle for other teams. They don't like coming here and we know that. It's not about the weather up here, but the way we play."" ""We've still got to go out and do it. It's not about dizzy heights and aspirations. It's about nailing that win time and time again.""",Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards believes his side are gaining @placeholder due to their higher position in the Premiership table .,debut,arrangements,promotion,attention,success,3
"7 February 2017 Last updated at 14:48 GMT Whether they're telling terrible jokes, dancing badly or saying cringey things in front of our friends! It's what they do best. For Safer Internet Day 2017, we wanted to find out what you think about what parents do on social media. In particular, how you feel about them posting pictures of you. Find out more here.",Parents can be @placeholder . We all know this !,found,embarrassing,proud,dead,cruel,1
"The TV stations prepared their viewers for an impassioned, furious debate. But those hoping for rhetorical bloody noses were disappointed. As were the viewers hoping that Martin Schulz, who is unlikely to take Mrs Merkel's crown, might at least taste victory on national TV. Angela Merkel has been in the job for 12 years, and it showed. The chancellor is not known for her skilful oratory and she doesn't relish this kind of public debate. Nevertheless, Mrs Merkel appeared relaxed, credible and experienced, effortlessly parrying her opponent's attacks. It was her best debate performance, according to the German news site Spiegel online. Which doesn't say much, given that she lost the first three. But then Martin Schulz was always going to struggle to land a blow. It is tricky, for example, to attack Mrs Merkel's refugee policy when you are on record as having said that the faith in Europe that each migrant brought with them is worth more than gold. During the election campaign, Mr Schulz has focused on social justice; a subject to which he returned on Sunday night. He spoke about unemployment, poverty. Mrs Merkel batted both away. Five million people were unemployed when she began her first term - the figure is now at two and a half million. As for poverty, Mr Schulz's own party was responsible for the Harz IV welfare reforms that shape German social policy today. Under Mr Schulz's leadership, the social democrats are promising tax cuts. But Mrs Merkel's conservatives, who have a habit of stealing the best bits of a rival campaign, are offering similar breaks. Which left foreign policy. Mr Schulz was on bullish form. Donald Trump, he said, had brought the world to the brink of disaster several times with his tweets. It was time the world sought a solution to the North Korea crisis without him, he said. And, as for Turkey, were he the German chancellor he would call off EU accession talks. Dramatic language, but Mrs Merkel could draw on years of crisis management. Her rather more measured language and approach appears to have appealed to viewers. Polls suggest they found her more believable and convincing. Before the TV duel, Mr Schulz said that he was confident his performance would sway undecided voters and create momentum. It is unlikely to be in the direction he intended.",This was supposed to be the highlight of a lacklustre election campaign . For months German Chancellor Angela Merkel 's conservatives have enjoyed a @placeholder lead over their nearest rival - and current coalition partner .,convincing,significant,narrow,crucial,brief,1
"Healthy Harold has, for 37 years, rolled up outside schools in his iconic van to deliver responsible messages to children aged between five and 13 about drugs, alcohol and healthy living. So when it emerged on Tuesday that Harold's programme, Life Education Australia, would no longer receive government funding, Australians erupted in nostalgia-fuelled ire. The government had opted not to renew a request for A$500,000 (£290,000; $370,000) in annual funding, explained Life Education Australia chief executive David Ballhausen. Mr Ballhausen lamented that an estimated 750,000 young people would be deprived of the programme in the next year alone. He said Harold had become particularly useful in educating school communities about the dangers of crystal methamphetamine, also known as ice, a drug which has had a devastating impact in Australia. The backlash grew throughout the day, with the Leader of the Opposition, Bill Shorten, also commenting. ""Of all the things to cut, why would you cut an iconic program that teaches kids how to be healthy? Mindless,"" he tweeted. In the face of such public anger, it took less than half a day for the government to reverse track and announce it would fund the programme after all. ""We support #HealthyHarold & will work with Life Education Australia to ensure the funding & the program continues,"" tweeted Education Minister Simon Birmingham. In a statement on Tuesday, Mr Ballhausen confirmed the government funding would continue. ""Thank you for the extraordinary support we received last night,"" he said. ""It was critical in helping generate this positive response from the Australian Government."" Although the saga came to a swift resolution, discussion of Harold did not, and more people reminisced on social media.","For many Australians , an anti-drug message delivered by a puppet - or sometimes animatronic - giraffe remains a key @placeholder from their childhoods .",transition,memory,link,challenge,condition,1
"The 23-year-old joined the Magpies for £12m from the French side last summer. However, he made just 16 appearances before ending the season back on loan at Marseille. The former France Under-21 international scored twice in 14 league games for the Stade Velodrome side last season. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.","Marseille have re-signed Newcastle winger Florian Thauvin on a season - long loan with "" an @placeholder "" to make the deal permanent .",option,appeal,principle,transition,obligation,4
"Ross Sinclair was playing in the Dundee Sunday Amateur league when the incident happened. A jury heard Plough Athletic player Sinclair brought down Josh McHugh with a late tackle just minutes before the end of the match. A fight broke out leaving Mr McHugh with a broken jaw which had to be fitted with two metal plates. He later said he did not want Sinclair to be jailed for the attack, but Sheriff Alastair Brown said sentencing ""couldn't be left to the victim"" and jailed him for a year. Mr McHugh told a jury at Dundee Sheriff Court that he could only eat soup for three months after the attack. The court was told the incident caused the game between Plough Athletic and Queen Anne to be stopped and a mass brawl then erupted off the pitch. Fiscal Depute Eilidh Robertson told the jury: ""If someone acts aggressively towards you, even punches you, and you respond by running up behind them whilst they are being dragged away and assault them from behind by striking them so hard that you break their jaw then that is not self defence, that is retaliation."" Sinclair, 20, of Forfar, denied a charge of assault to severe injury, but a jury of eight men and seven women took just an hour to convict him. His defence solicitor said there was genuine regret on Sinclair's part. Sheriff Brown said: ""You approached the complainer, who was being ushered away, and punched him so hard that bystanders heard his jaw being broken. ""This was not an incident in a game of football. It was an unprovoked and deliberate assault which caused serious injury. ""I can see no alternative but imprisonment.""","A footballer who hit an opponent with a "" @placeholder "" tackle before breaking the man 's jaw has been jailed for a year .",dramatic,benign,reckless,wild,flying,2
"The award-winning French-American film, Persepolis, has been denounced as blasphemous by radical Muslims. The case of Nabil Karoui had been seen as an important test of free speech in Tunisia, where last year's popular uprising inspired the Arab Spring. When the film was broadcast last October, Islamist militants attacked the offices of the TV station, Nessma. Depicting Allah The court has ordered Karoui to pay 2,400 dinars ($1,700; £1,000). In its ruling the court said the judgement was for ""broadcasting a film that disturbs public order and threatens proper morals"". A Nessma technician and another station official were also both fined 1,200 dinars. The 2007 film recounts the Iranian revolution and its aftermath through the eyes of a young girl. It also includes a scene depicting Allah, whose portrayal is forbidden in Islam. The fine was substantially less severe than the prison term demanded by Karoui's Islamist opponents. Some Salafists - followers of an ultra-conservative school of Islam - said the television boss should be executed. The charges against him carried a possible sentence of up to three years in prison. Karoui - who was not in court for the judgement - has described his case as a key test for freedom of expression in the country. Speaking ahead of the verdict, Karoui that despite the case he believed the situation in Tunisia had improved. ""I don't think the situation is dramatic - we have hope and we are defending ourselves. We never had freedom of speech like this, since 50 years... we can talk, we can criticise the government, we can film the people who aggress us and sue them. Of course sometimes we win, sometimes we lose,"" he said.",The owner of a private Tunisian TV station has been fined for showing a @placeholder animated film .,special,national,certain,controversial,foreign,3
"That is because on Thursday the town officially changed its name to its original indigenous title, Utqiagvik. The city of about 4,300 people, which sits above the Arctic Circle, experiences more than two months of 24-hour darkness each winter. Meteorologists predict that the sun will not rise again over the city until the afternoon of 22 January, 2017. Due to a tilt in the earth's rotation, the sun never rises above the horizon in polar regions during the winter, and never sets there during the summer. Residents of the city then known as Barrow voted in October to restore its traditional Inupiaq name, Utqiagvik, which means ""a place to gather roots"" in the local language. Mayor Bob Harcharek said that the name change ""reclaims our beautiful Inupiaq language"". The ordinance was introduced by city council member Qaiyaan Harcharek, son of the mayor, to ""promote pride in identity"" and ""perpetuate healing and growth from the assimilation and oppression from the colonists"". He explained to Alaska Public Media that very few people still speak Inupiaq, and that ""our people were severely punished from speaking our traditional language for many years"", when missionaries first arrived in the region with the intent of assimilating native peoples. The Alaska Native Language Center at the University of Alaska estimates that only about 3,000 people speak Inupiaq today. The name change passed by only six votes, with some residents disagreeing with the cost of changing official references on road signs and municipal documents. In pictures: Living near the Arctic Circle","On 18 November 2016 at 13:31 local time , the sun set @placeholder on America 's northernmost city of Barrow , Alaska .",slightly,high,forever,fully,out,2
"Here are some of your alternative offerings to its given name, Kepler-452b. Billy Buroo tweets: ""Name it after whoever was on duty at time of discovery #planetbob #planetsandra #planetoftheapes"" IDON suggests: ""yeah, I think Terraduo sounds better which is just ""Earth 2"" in Latin!!"" Margaret Newson has a selection: ""Skaro; unless the Daleks got there first .., Mondas or Gallifrey?"" And on our Facebook page we have received a number of suggestions: Scott McMillan says Kemba. Alfred Lynch reckons Democracy. Rene Rios wants Puria as a name. Russel Mantosh says Hodor and Sean Oliver says Hope. Joshua C Duplantis asks for Krypton or Planet Vegeta. Thanks for participating. If you have any more to share, you can do it in the following ways:",Nasa 's Kepler telescope has found a world that shares many @placeholder with Earth .,fun,characteristics,stay,worlds,cope,1
"James Kelly Nestruck said he received a contract between Wests Tigers forward Martin Taupau and the Manly Sea Eagles. The two clubs have confirmed the transfer. A possible explanation for the mix-up is that Mr Nestruck has the same initial and surname as the CEO of the Sea Eagles, Joe Kelly. But in a statement the Wests Tigers denied that they had sent the email. Mr Nestruck made light of the incident on his Twitter account, having become an unlikely trending topic in Sydney. ""Hey there Antipodean rugby enthusiasts... Thanks for all the interest, but I'm done playing at Kiwileaks now - and am off to review a play,"" he said.",A Canadian theatre critic has said he was @placeholder sent an email revealing that a rugby league star is switching clubs in Australia .,not,allegedly,briefly,initially,accidentally,4
"Adam Simmonds, 40, denies recklessly passing on details of a fraud probe involving Wellingborough MP Peter Bone. The former Northamptonshire police and crime commissioner (PCC) is on trial at Southwark Crown Court. The prosecution claimed he used the information to ""aid the Conservative Party"". The court heard Mr Simmonds, of Northcote Road in Leicester, had conversations with Northamptonshire MPs Michael Ellis and Christopher Heaton-Harris about an investigation into fellow Conservative Mr Bone. Christopher Foulkes, prosecuting, said Mr Simmonds had also spoken to former Wellingborough Borough Council leader Paul Bell and the then Northampton Borough Council leader David Mackintosh about the case. The alleged offence is said to have taken place between November 2013 and May 2014. Mr Simmonds, the court heard, was copied in on a number of emails from police officers investigating Mr Bone. Mr Bone was being investigated over claims he was engaged in fraud involving the care of an elderly relative. The case against Mr Bone and his wife, Jeanette, was dropped however by the Crown Prosecution Service in 2014. Mr Foulkes told the court that during one conversation, with Paul Bell, Mr Simmonds had discussed ""what would happen in the [Conservative] party should Mr Bone be prosecuted"". He said Mr Simmonds had asked Mr Bell if he would consider standing as MP for Wellingborough if that were to happen. Mr Foulkes also told the jury about a conversation between Mr Simmonds and Mr Mackintosh. Mr Mackintosh, who was then leader of Northampton Borough Council and who later became an MP himself, called it a ""gossip conversation"". Mr Foulkes said Mr Simmonds had later told the Independent Police Complaints Commission he had been ""wearing his political hat rather than his PCC hat"" during the discussions. Mark Harries, representing Mr Simmonds, said there was no dispute his client had received the emails or that the conversations had taken place. He asked the jury to consider whether the disclosures had been made to ""a wide and random selection of people or limited to trusted individuals"". The case continues.","A former police commissioner broke data protection laws by sharing details about an @placeholder case with Conservative colleagues , a court has heard .",important,unrelated,ongoing,unusual,upcoming,2
"Police withdrew a charge against Harun Causevic, 18, of conspiring to commit a terror act, due to lack of evidence. He is expected to plead guilty to minor weapons charges, local media reported. Causevic was one of five teenagers arrested over an alleged plot to carry out an attack during the annual Anzac Day march in Melbourne in April. In July, a 15-year-old boy from Lancashire in the UK, admitted he was involved in the plot to kill police officers at the parade. The Old Bailey heard the boy, who was 14 at the time, sent thousands of instant messages to 18-year-old Sevdet Besim in Australia over a 10-day period in March. They both supported the Islamic State militant group, the court was told. The UK boy sent a message to the older teenager suggesting he get his ""first taste of beheading,"" prosecutor Paul Greaney QC said, to which Besim replied that this seemed ""risky"".","A Melbourne teenager accused of plotting a terror attack during a @placeholder military parade , this year , has been released from jail .",national,fake,major,popular,special,0
"Four UKIP AMs employ family, as do four Labour and four Tory AMs. Mr Hamilton said it is the assembly that is responsible for the appointment process, not individual AMs. ""I played no part whatsoever in the appointment of my wife as my PA and diary secretary,"" Mr Hamilton told BBC Wales on Wednesday. ""She does have 26 years of experience in the House of Commons to fall back on and works 24/7, because it is part of our pillow talk as well."" The former Conservative MP made the comments to The Wales Report programme. It is not against the rules for AMs to employ family members. ""It's totally irrelevant,"" Mr Hamilton said when asked whether UKIP AMs employing family members sends out a message that they are just like other politicians. ""If you look at the position in the other parties, lots of them do as well. ""In the case of family members it's the assembly that is responsible for the appointments, not the individual AMs. ""They all have to go through a formal selection process carried out by the HR department of the assembly."" According to the current register of members interests, assembly members employing family members are: The Wales Report, BBC One Wales, 22:40 GMT, Wednesday, 2 November",UKIP assembly group leader Neil Hamilton has said he had no role in the appointment of his wife Christine as his @placeholder assistant .,professional,first,personal,legislative,national,2
"Leeds City Council said its chief planner wanted to fully consider issues with such things as highways and heritage before finalising a decision. The fictional village was built in 1998 in the grounds of Grade I listed Harewood House, north of Leeds. A number of objections to the plan were received citing concerns over increased traffic and access to public footpaths. The joint application by the estate and ITV proposes weekend tours by up to two coach loads of visitors an hour. No new development is planned at the site, which lies on green belt land.","A plan to allow visitors to tour the set of TV soap Emmerdale has been "" provisionally @placeholder "" .",approved,progress,conditions,scrapped,released,0
"Media playback is not supported on this device Leg-spinner Yasir Shah took 10-141 to help bowl England out for 272 and then 207 - in pursuit of 283 - at Lord's. Mohammad Amir, on his return to Test cricket after a spot-fixing ban, took the final wicket on the fourth evening. Cook said England lost the game in the first two days, adding his batsmen were ""confused with different angles which you don't always get"". He said: ""Chasing 280, you need someone to play out of their skin, get a hundred and for people to bat around him. ""We allowed Yasir to get six wickets when he wasn't turning the ball. It cost us."" Yasir's figures were the best by a Pakistan bowler at Lord's, although at times on Sunday England looked capable of pulling off what would have been their second-highest successful run chase at this venue. Rahat Ali removed Alastair Cook, Alex Hales and Joe Root to reduce England to 47-3, but James Vince (42), Gary Ballance (43) and Jonny Bairstow (48) maintained the hosts' hopes before the last four wickets fell for 12 runs. ""It was a great day's cricket,"" Cook said. ""It's been a really good Test. It ebbed and flowed; neither side grabbed the initiative. Pakistan always had their noses ahead. ""As always when you lose, you look at things to improve. What we've seen shows it'll be an exciting series."" Media playback is not supported on this device England have won only one of their past six Tests at Lord's - against New Zealand in May last year - with two draws and three defeats. Defeats include a 405-run hammering by Australia in the 2015 Ashes, coach Trevor Bayliss' first series in charge, which England went on to win 3-2. ""We're playing on our own turf - we've got to play and defend like it is our home turf,"" said Bayliss. ""I don't think we started very well. I didn't think our fielding was anywhere up to scratch. That set the tone for the rest of the game."" Cook, who scored 81 in the first innings and eight in the second, added: ""It hurts. You never like losing at Lord's. We will need time to regroup. ""We've lost here before - Australia thrashed us here - but we bounced back."" The second Test of the four-match series against Pakistan begins on Friday at Old Trafford.","England captain Alastair Cook blamed "" @placeholder "" batting for the 75 - run defeat by Pakistan in the first Test .",perfect,significant,dreadful,wrong,naive,4
"Author Rosie Rowell and her editor Emily Thomas were named the winners at a ceremony at Walker Books in London. The judges said the book was ""a work of originality, power and intelligence"" that had deserved greater attention. The Branford Boase is the only award to recognise the role of the editor in nurturing new talent. Leopold Blue, published by Hot Key Books, is set in a small backwater town in South Africa in 1993 where the story of 15-year-old Meg plays out against a backdrop of political change. ""In Leopold Blue the judges have found a work of originality, power and intelligence that seems surprisingly to have escaped the notice it deserves,"" said Julia Eccleshare, chair of judges, and children's books editor of The Guardian. ""The characters and setting are brilliantly observed and described, and all readers will recognise something of themselves in Meg. The background gives it particular depth and it transcends the coming-of-age genre."" Rowell, who was born and grew up in Cape Town, said it was ""an enormous honour"" to win. ""It is a confirmation that our stories matter. Everyday people, struggling in their own ways, whether they are stuck in dead-end tiny towns or trying to find their way in big cities are no less important than the heroes that dominate the news. We all have a story that is worth telling."" The author, who now lives in West Sussex, had her second novel, Almost Grace, published in June. The Branford Boase Award - worth £1,000 - was set up in memory of the prize-winning author Henrietta Branford and her editor Wendy Boase - who both died of cancer in 1999. Previous winners include Marcus Sedgwick, Philip Reeve, Annabel Pitcher, Frank Cottrell Boyce, Siobhan Dowd and Patrick Ness. The other titles on the 2015 shortlist were:","Leopold Blue , a coming - of - age story set in South Africa , has won the 2015 Branford Boase Award for an outstanding @placeholder children 's novel .",young,australian,language,debut,classical,3
"Several high profile dissidents from both sides of the border were among about 150 people at its first ard fheis (conference) in Newry on Saturday. Its chairman David Jordan was highly critical of Sinn Féin. In a clear reference to the party, he referred to ""false prophets... defeated and consumed by the very system they claim to oppose"". The party has the support of prisoners from the dissident group referred to as the New IRA in Maghaberry and Portlaoise prisons. Its constitution says it may, at some point, contest elections. But it says participation in elections to the assembly, Westminster or the Dáil (Irish parliament) would be on an abstentionist basis, meaning seats would not be taken if a candidate was elected. There is no suggestion that the formation of the party is a signal that dissident republican organisations are considering an end to violence. Mr Jordan made it clear in his speech that dissidents do not intend following Sinn Féin's journey into constitutional politics. ""Our history is littered with the failures of successive ventures into constitutional nationalism, as they were subsumed into the very systems they set out to overthrow,"" he said.",Dissident republicans have formed a new political party called Saoradh - the Irish word for @placeholder .,safety,liberation,reforms,republican,victory,1
"The Pentagon has acknowledged that the clinic was targeted by mistake, but no personnel will face criminal charges. The Associated Press reported that the sanctions, which were not made public, were mostly administrative. Some received formal reprimands while others were suspended from duty. Both officers and enlisted personnel were disciplined, but no generals were punished. A spokeswoman for MSF said the medical charity would not comment until the Pentagon made the details public. The disciplinary action was the result of a Pentagon investigation into the attack. A report on that investigation is expected to be made public next week. In October, a US gunship fired on the hospital in the city of Kunduz. Taliban fighters had recently retaken the city after US-led forces drove them out in 2001. Afghan officials said the building had been taken over by Taliban fighters, but no evidence has been found to back those claims. MSF said the incident constituted ""violations of the rules of war"". The hospital was destroyed and MSF pulled out of Kunduz after the attack. Army Gen John Campbell, the top US commander in Afghanistan at the time, called the incident a ""tragic but avoidable accident caused primarily by human error"". US President Barack Obama apologised for the air strike, which was one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in the 15-year Afghan conflict.",The US military has disciplined more than a dozen @placeholder members after an air strike on a Medecins Sans Frontieres ( MSF ) hospital in Afghanistan killed 42 people last year .,crew,family,prevention,service,temporary,3
"The bank said it aimed to raise $5.1bn through the rights issue and would cut 15,000 jobs by 2018. The news came as Standard Chartered announced a third-quarter pre-tax loss of $139m for the three months to September. After falling for much of the day, the FTSE 100 index closed higher. It rose by 0.34%, or 21.81 points, to 6,383.61, boosted by oil firms and miners, helped by a rise in the price of crude oil. Shares in housebuilders fell after broker Liberum cut its ratings on a number of companies in the sector arguing valuations were ""too optimistic"". Taylor Wimpey fell 5%, Barratt Developments dropped 3.85% and Persimmon was 2.4% lower. On the currency markets, the pound fell 0.11% against the dollar to $1.540 but rose 0.55% against the euro to €1.4074.","( Close ) : Standard Chartered was the biggest faller on the market , dropping 8.7 % after the Asia - @placeholder bank announced plans for a big rights issue .",appointed,affected,agreed,focused,generated,3
"The actress plays Annalise Keating - a brilliant but conflicted criminal defence professor who, with five of her students, becomes entwined in a murder plot - in How to Get Away With Murder. Her win came after two other black women took home Emmy awards - Regina King for American Crime, and Uzo Aduba for Orange Is the New Black. Here is a transcript of her speech. ""'In my mind, I see a line. And over that line, I see green fields and lovely flowers and beautiful white women with their arms stretched out to me over that line. But I can't seem to get there no how. I can't seem to get over that line.' ""That was Harriet Tubman in the 1800s. And let me tell you something: The only thing that separates women of colour from anyone else is opportunity. You cannot win an Emmy for roles that are simply not there. ""So, here's to all the writers, the awesome people that are Ben Sherwood, Paul Lee, Peter Nowalk, Shonda Rhimes. People who have redefined what it means to be beautiful, to be sexy, to be a leading woman, to be black. ""And to the Taraji P Hensons and Kerry Washingtons, the Halle Berrys, the Nicole Beharies, the Meagan Goodes, to Gabrielle Union. Thank you for taking us over that line. Thank you for the Television Academy. Thank you.""","Actress Viola Davis received a standing ovation for her acceptance speech at the Emmy Awards , where she became the first black woman to win @placeholder actress in a drama .",greater,incredible,worst,outstanding,further,3
"The deluge brought by Friday's storm left thousands of homes flooded and caused widespread damage. As was the case in 2005 and 2009, the community has rallied together to offer help, places to stay and provide donations to those affected. And the county's newspapers are no exception - coming together to help in the efforts by starting the online campaign #SpiritofCumbria. Helen Statham, social media specialist at the CN newspaper group, said: ""After the floods lots of different people were tweeting about offers of help, messages of support and businesses saying they were open. ""The messages were all really positive so we decided to get together to reflect that mood. ""We decided to create a website as a sort of online hub to capture that vibe and it's really caught on."" Set up by the CN newspaper group, the website has four sections to connect residents together. People can find out which businesses are open, see who is offering and in need of help, and leave messages of thanks to those who have helped them. Offers of furniture, clothing and assistance have not only come in from those in the county - but from all over the UK. CN Group said it used the Hashtracking.com website to find the #spiritofcumbria hashtag had reached 13 million people via tweets and retweets. Ms Statham added: ""It's very inspiring - I think the hashtag speaks for itself and it's a testament to the effort that has been put in from all over the region."" An online appeal set up to help those affected by flooding in Cumbria has raised more than £560,000.","As the clean - up continues in Cumbria after the county was battered by Storm Desmond , a digital campaign to capture the @placeholder of those offering help has reached more than 13 million people on Twitter , its organisers say .",quality,voices,solidarity,risk,closure,2
"It follows a public inquiry last year into the airport's bid to remove a cap on the number of seats it can sell each year on departing flights. It is currently set at two million seats. The Planning Appeals Commission (PAC) report does not object to the move. However, it recommends a stricter system of noise controls than the City Airport has put forward in its planning application. The Environment Minister Mark H Durkan wants feedback by next month, before making a decision on the airport's application. The airport has been attempting to lift the seats cap since 2004. Residents' groups in the surrounding areas have been opposing the idea, arguing it will mean many more flights and bigger aircraft. The PAC report states: ""We strongly believe while the growth of the airport is desirable from an economic perspective, a balance must be struck with the noise impact."" It adds the controls put forward by the airport ""would allow noise levels to affect more people than is presently the case"". A spokesperson for George Best Belfast City Airport said: ""We welcome the recommendation by the Planning Appeals Commission to remove the seats for sale limit which has been a long standing barrier to our business. ""We will consider in more detail the findings of the report and will submit our views to the department.""",A report recommends tough noise controls at George Best Belfast City Airport in exchange for the controversial removal of a planning @placeholder .,restriction,decision,board,attempt,future,0
"The Swansea-based region have to beat Ulster in their final Pro12 game of the season on Saturday and hope Munster get fewer than two points against Scarlets. Ospreys have played in the top flight of Europe every season since 2003. ""There are financial implications, but standards come into it as well. We all want to be playing at the highest level of rugby,"" said King. ""We've got a massive game this weekend, we've given ourselves a lot of work to do, but there still is a mathematical chance that we can do it."" Seventh-placed Ospreys have picked up maximum points from their last three Pro12 matches and are aiming to do the same again against fourth-placed Ulster. They need to overtake Munster - who are sixth and four points ahead of them - to get into the Champions Cup. Beating Ulster could do a favour for Ospreys' local rivals Scarlets who are trying to displace the Irish province in the last play-off place. The Scarlets in turn could help Ospreys by beating Munster at Thomond Park. King was named man-of-the-match in Ospreys 40-27 win over Cardiff Blues, but is frustrated that the team have left themselves with so much to do. ""We've got 15 points from our last three games it's just a shame that we've left it so late in the season to start playing a bit of rugby and scoring those tries that we've needed,"" he said. ""There have been a couple of results in the season when we should have won, realistically, and if we'd picked up a couple of points here on there we wouldn't be having to get 20 points in our last four games. ""Ulster have something to play for so they are going to come out all guns blazing so it's going to be a massive test this weekend.""",Wales forward James King says Ospreys are @placeholder to play in next season 's European Champions Cup.,ready,unlikely,expected,desperate,available,3
"30 September 2016 Last updated at 09:11 BST But this hasn't been possible since a war started there more than five years ago. In the country's biggest city Aleppo there are signs that the problems could be getting even worse. Despite that, children in Syria are trying to get by and do what they can to put a smile on their faces, as Leah's been finding out...","Syria in the Middle East used to be a country where children lived normal lives , going to school , playing with friends and growing up in @placeholder .",preparation,happiness,negotiations,trouble,safety,4
"In September the retired judge Sir Anthony Hart said he was opposed to any widening of his remit. Mr Allister has suggested amendments to the bill setting up the inquiry. He said this would extend its scope to include clerical abuse. Mr Allister has tabled a series of amendments and the Speaker William Hay must decide whether to allow them to go forward for debate next Tuesday when the assembly reaches the consideration stage of the bill. ""Having been lobbied by victims of clerical abuse, including by families of Brendan Smyth's victims, I am convinced by their arguments that clerical abuse must be included within the promised inquiry,"" he said. ""As things stand an unfair distinction is being made by the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister's (OFMDFM) bill between victims of abuse within institutions and victims of clerical abuse, with the former getting an inquiry and the latter not. ""This is unjust. The inquiry should cover all such abuse. Hence my amendments to try and bring this about. I trust the speaker will now permit debate on this vital issue. ""I am also seeking to specify the terms of reference for the inquiry in the bill, rather than the rather bizarre situation of them being found only in an OFMDFM statement."" Mr Allister is waiting to see if the speaker will allow the amendments he has tabled to go forward for debate when the assembly reaches the consideration stage of the bill next Tuesday. The Executive's inquiry was announced in December 2010. It followed the damning Ryan Report in the Irish Republic which uncovered decades of endemic abuse in some religious institutions. The inquiry, headed by the former High Court Judge Sir Anthony Hart, will examine claims of abuse at children's homes, care institutions and borstals in Northern Ireland. Initially it was due to only examine cases between 1945 and 1995. It was announced last month that it would extend its time frame to investigate abuse claims from as far back as 1922. The extension of the terms of reference means the inquiry can now decide if there were systemic failings by the state, or institutions, in their duties towards children under 18; for whom they provided residential care between 1922 and 1995. The inquiry itself will not get its full powers until the assembly passes the necessary legislation. It is currently at the committee stage. The legislation should be in place after Christmas and the inquiry is expected to report three years after starting. An acknowledgment forum was established at the start of October and a registration process for victims started.",Traditional Unionist leader Jim Allister wants to see the Stormont Executive 's inquiry into the @placeholder abuse of children in care homes and other institutions extended to include abuse by members of the clergy .,controversial,notorious,basic,institutional,historic,4
"The Coniston workings are sited in the south west of the Lake District National Park, below Coniston Old Man and Penny Rigg Mill. Lake District Park adviser, Eleanor Kingston, said volunteers were needed to help with conservation and archaeological survey work. It would give people the chance to ""connect with their heritage"" she said. Copper was mined at the scheduled monument until the 1950s. Over the next two years more than 150 repairs will be made and work carried out to stabilise structures. Chalcopyrite, a copper iron sulphide often known as Fool's Gold, was used for 16th century weapons, coins and the hulls of ships. German workers were brought to Coniston by Queen Elizabeth I to extract it. At its peak in the 19th century the mine employed 600 people.","A £ 450,000 Heritage Lottery grant has helped secure the @placeholder of a 400 - year - old copper mine in Cumbria .",control,future,safety,closure,discovery,1
"The club appealed the IFA's decision not to impose a penalty on Carrick Rangers after then manager Gary Haveron incorrectly served a ban. A successful appeal would have left Carrick relegated and Warrenpoint in a promotion/relegation play-off. The decision means Ballinamallard and Institute will meet in the play-off second leg on Wednesday (19:45 BST). An IFA Disciplinary Committee opted not to punish Carrick, despite finding that their former manager Haveron had not properly served a touchline ban. The committee said it was exercising its discretion in the matter. Haveron sat out a three-game ban handed out by the IFA, but was in the dugout for his club's match against Dungannon Swifts on 23 April when he should not have been. Carrick faced a possible three-point deduction and relegation from the top flight, plus a possible fine of at least £350, if the outcome of the hearing had not gone in their favour. The play-off first leg, which Ballinamallard won 2-1 at the Riverside Stadium, took place on 6 May with the second leg delayed until the relegation controversy was resolved.",Warrenpoint Town 's appeal against their Premiership relegation has been rejected after an @placeholder hearing .,arbitration,independent,appeal,unknown,initial,0
"Councillors announced the plans after threats to cut eight library services in the district in February. Libraries will receive £475,000 funding over two years, but will transition to a self-service system to save money. Other services to receive money include bus routes, children's centres and the Newbury Corn Exchange. West Berkshire Council said nearly half the comments received about the funding were about keeping libraries open. Council leader Roger Croft said he was ""pleased"" the district could offer a ""lifeline"" to public services, but funding will only be provided for two years. He added: ""We need to be clear however that this money is a lifeline which will enable these services to move to a more sustainable funding model. In particular, it will allow us to work with partners, community groups and parishes to secure these services in the long term."" Hungerford-based author Robert Harris said he was ""delighted"" by the announcement but added libraries may need to become ""more community run"" to ensure they remain open. He added: ""Ours can't be the generation to let libraries go, and I would be ashamed to be part of that generation."" The plans for funding will be confirmed at a council meeting on 24 March.","Seven libraries and a mobile unit will be saved from @placeholder as part of £ 1.4 m "" transitional funding "" for public services in West Berkshire .",role,redevelopment,closure,loss,flooding,2
"The 27-year-old returned to the UK this summer, four years after leaving Dundee United for Lech Poznan followed by a spell at Konyaspor. ""There's so many different aspects of the game you see, different points of view from different countries,"" Douglas told BBC WM. ""Being back here is a new adventure again, a new manager, new ideas."" In 2010, before joining Dundee United, Douglas was playing to just hundreds of fans at Queen's Park; five years later he was lifting the Ekstraklasa title with Lech Poznan in Poland in front of crowds more than 40,000. ""I went over and saw the place and it looked exciting,"" Douglas said. ""I did well and then the opportunity came to go to Turkey. At that point, I was probably a lot more open-minded to go anywhere, so I embraced it. ""It was more than just football, it was a chance to see parts of the world you would never see. ""It's definitely opened my eyes - it's a big world out there, it's not just limited to Britain."" Douglas, who made his Wolves debut in Saturday's 1-0 win over Middlesbrough. is now hoping to bring his experience to the Molineux dressing room - and still hopes one day to receive a first Scotland call-up. ""It's an exciting time to be at Wolves,"" he said. ""They've clearly shown that they have big ambitions, which as a player is great because it gives us a lot of big targets to hit. ""It's everybody's ambition to play for their country. If it happens, it happens. I just need to focus on doing well for myself and for my club.""",New Wolves left - back Barry Douglas says playing in Poland and Turkey has transformed his footballing @placeholder .,challenge,future,role,status,outlook,4
"Barbie was bitten on Monday night by Falco, a German shepherd, on a private lane, and was put down due to the extent of her injuries. Falco's operational licence has been removed while the incident is investigated, Lincolnshire Police said. The suspension was ""normal practice"" and was ""not a pre-judgement of the circumstances"", it said. No action has been taken against Falco's handler Mick Judge, who the force said was ""very upset"" by the incident. More on this and other stories from across Lincolnshire on our Live page Barbie's owner Charles Giermak described Monday's attack, near Fishtoft, Boston, as a ""horrible sight"". He said the other dog came out of the darkness and shook three-year-old Barbie ""like a rag doll"". Mr Giermak, who was out walking with Barbie and her daughter Candy, said: ""There was no barking, no growling - nothing - it just attacked."" He said the attack could have been prevented if the police dog had been wearing a muzzle.",A police dog that fatally injured a Yorkshire terrier in an unprovoked attack has been suspended from @placeholder .,action,duty,employment,bravery,permission,1
"The US space agency says the new wing will ""save millions of dollars annually in fuel costs, reduce airframe weight and decrease aircraft noise during take-offs and landings."" The wing features a seamless flexible edge that can move up or down more subtly than traditional hinged flaps. The joint project involved Nasa, Air Force Research Laboratory and private tech firm FlexSys. During six months of testing, an aircraft featuring the experimental control surfaces was flown at fixed flap angles ranging from -2 degrees to 30 degrees for data collection purposes, Nasa said. But the flexible Adaptive Compliant Trailing Edge (ACTE) wing is designed to go through the full range of positions during a flight, making the operation of the wing much more like that of a bird. Making the wing seamless allows for smoother airflow, which reduces friction and so cuts fuel costs. FlexSys says its smart materials technology, which can be retrofitted to existing planes, can increase fuel efficiency by between 5% and 12%, and reduce noise on take-off and landing by up to 40%. The conventional jet wing contains ailerons, flaps, slats and air brakes, all requiring mechanical mechanisms that add weight and drag. Prof Jeff Jupp, a former technical director for aircraft manufacturer Airbus and fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, believes this kind of flexible wing would have only ""a very minor effect on improving fuel burn"" for large passenger jets. ""Mechanical trailing edge flaps are only likely to be totally replaced on smaller aircraft such as business jets,"" he told the BBC. As it is, the flexible wing is unlikely to replace the traditional wing any time soon as any new aviation technology has to go through rigorous safety testing that can take years.",Nasa has @placeholder developed a plane wing that can change shape during flight .,now,hurriedly,not,jointly,even,3
"It is his first trip to the US since being appointed to the role in July. He is expected to update officials on Stormont's political progress since the Fresh Start deal was reached last November. He will also discuss the impact of the UK's decision to leave the European Union on the Northern Ireland economy. The Northern Ireland Secretary will also meet US business leaders to promote inward investment. Ahead of the visit, Mr Brokenshire said his ""overriding message"" to the United States was that Northern Ireland is ""open for business"". ""The UK has voted to leave the European Union and we are determined to build on our strengths as an open, dynamic, trading nation to forge a new global role,"" he said. ""The enduring friendship and close economic ties between the United Kingdom and the United States is a solid platform for Northern Ireland firms wanting to do business here. ""Exports from Northern Ireland to the US were up by 73.9% in the last year to £1.5bn. Imports from the US are also up by 3.9%."" The secretary of state added that he would do ""everything possible"" in conjunction with the Stormont executive to ensure that political stability would lead to ""an even brighter future for Northern Ireland"".",Secretary of State James Brokenshire is due to meet United States government officials to discuss the government 's @placeholder for Northern Ireland .,challenge,strategy,proposal,mandatory,priorities,4
"His move to a Scottish jail from Merseyside's Ashworth Hospital was refused by a tribunal last June. In a 115-page report released on Friday, Judge Robert Atherton said the 76-year-old's application was turned down for ""his own safety"". It was ""necessary"" for him to be held at the psychiatric hospital for treatment, he added. Brady and Myra Hindley, who died in 2002, tortured and murdered five children in Greater Manchester in the 1960s. He was jailed in 1966 for three counts of murder and since 1985 has been detained at the top-security psychiatric hospital. Judge Atherton said that when Brady was last in prison ""he was much younger"". He said the mass murderer, who has been on hunger strike for several years, was ""a very difficult man to nurse"" and could be subversive and make attempts to ""split off groups of staff"". Brady has personality disorders that are anti-social and narcissistic. He was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in 1985 and his present mental condition is deemed ""complex."" During the tribunal, Brady claimed his behaviour in 1985 was ""a charade"" and he ""feigned"" mental illness. While still in prison in 1983 he had repeatedly banged his head against a wall and the following year he added excessive salt to his food. The tribunal rejected Brady's assertion that he was not suffering from schizophrenia in 1985, when he was admitted to Ashworth Hospital in Maghull. The symptoms were ""too severe"" to be feigned and maintained over a protracted period, the report found. In 2012, Brady was ""baring his teeth and spitting"" towards charge nurse Mark Sheppard. Later, he made ""pig noises"" at an unnamed doctor. Brady was interviewed on 10 occasions since 2003 but without co-operation, ""diagnosis is difficult"", the report said. Doctors said Brady had 11 hallucinations between 2010 and 2012 ""clear evidence"" of continuing psychosis. Nurses said he ""does break his hunger strike and take food. The staff do not highlight it, but it is happening,"" according to the report. On Thursday, he was returned to Ashworth Hospital after treatment for breaking bones in a fall.","Moors Murderer Ian Brady 's @placeholder "" has not diminished "" , a judge has ruled as he rejected his transfer bid .",notoriety,guilt,reign,decision,progress,0
"Moncada was suspended from his post in October when he came under investigation by Panama's Congress. He also pleaded guilty to falsifying documents and was sentenced to five years in detention. Moncada was appointed by former President Ricardo Martinelli, who himself faces a corruption probe. As part of the deal struck with prosecutors, Moncada will hand back two apartments worth a total of $1.7m (£1.1m) he had bought since coming to office. Shortly after taking up his position in 2010, Moncada had declared only a gold watch and a 2005 Toyota van. He also said at the time that he had no other income apart from his judge's salary. Moncada's lawyer said his client's health was deteriorating and he had therefore agreed to plead guilty to two out of the four charges against him. He was also facing allegations of money laundering and corrupting officials. It has not yet been decided whether Moncada will be sent to jail or whether he will be allowed to serve his sentence under house arrest. Moncada is one of a series of officials to face corruption probes since President Juan Carlos Varela came to office on a promise to clean up Panamanian politics. Last month, the supreme court voted to investigate Mr Varela's predecessor in office, Ricardo Martinelli, over allegations he had inflated multi-million-dollar contracts. Mr Martinelli denies the allegations.","The former president of Panama 's supreme court , Alejandro Moncada , has pleaded guilty to charges of illicit @placeholder .",enrichment,justice,misconduct,financing,corruption,0
"Drilling was completed in record time, it said, but questions remain about how quickly the well can be developed. Exxon has said it will ""wind down"" the project following US sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine. Environmentalists have campaigned hard against drilling for oil in the pristine region. ""Rosneft successfully completed the drilling of the northernmost well in the world - the Universitetskaya-1 well in the Arctic,"" the company said in a statement. Rosneft boss Igor Sechin, himself a target of US sanctions, said the well had produced ""an astonishing sample of light oil"". He estimated the well could access 100 million tonnes of oil and 338 billion cubic metres of gas. ""This is an outstanding result of the first exploratory drilling on a completely new offshore field,"" he continued. ""This is our united victory - it was achieved thanks to our friends and partners from Exxon Mobil, Nord Atlantic Drilling, Schlumberger, Halliburton, Weatherford, Baker, Trendsetter, FMC."" Experts said more testing would need to be carried out before an accurate picture of recoverable reserves in the region could be established. They said it was unclear how the project would develop given US sanctions that prohibit US companies from participating in joint ventures with Russian energy companies.",Russian energy giant Rosneft says it has discovered oil with its US project partner Exxon Mobil at a @placeholder well in the Arctic .,controversial,fresh,single,popular,national,0
"The runner-up is a similar-looking red, white and blue design. The final result will be announced on Tuesday after late and overseas votes are counted. New Zealanders will now have a second vote, which will be held in March 2016, to decide whether to adopt the new flag, or keep the existing one. New Zealanders were asked to choose which of five designs they preferred. About 48% of people allowed to vote took part, which has divided opinion in New Zealand over its cost and timing. The winner and runner-up flags were both designed by Kyle Lockwood, and feature New Zealand icons the silver fern and the Southern Cross. The decision to choose a new flag has been backed by New Zealand's Prime Minister John Key, who has said the current one is too similar to Australia's and that it is time to remove the Union Jack, which represents the UK, from the flag.",New Zealanders have picked a blue and black design with the silver fern to be a possible new @placeholder flag .,special,crude,national,outstanding,world,2
"The 16-year-old died after being stabbed with a knife at Cults Academy in Aberdeen in October last year. His killer is serving nine years detention for culpable homicide. The independent review, led by Andrew Lowe, is expected to be published in September. As part of the investigation, a ""detailed timeline"" will be drawn up showing which agencies were involved with the killer, who cannot be identified for legal reasons. In the review he will be referred to as Child A. It will also look at information sharing between agencies during his childhood. In addition, the scope of the review will include: The review was commissioned by Aberdeen City Council, NHS Grampian and Police Scotland in the wake of the trial of the schoolboy's killer at the High Court in Aberdeen. The court heard that the schoolboy was fatally stabbed in the heart after a row over a biscuit. Following the verdict, it also emerged that concerns were raised about the 16-year-old killer nine years ago, when he was in primary school. During the review, its chairman, a former lawyer, will have access to all the necessary case files from the council, health board, the police and the Scottish Children's Reporter. Andrew Lowe will also be able to draw on any additional independent professional expertise he requires to meet the terms of the review. Mr Lowe is the independent chairman of child and adult protection for Renfrewshire and the chairman of the Glasgow Public Social Partnership for Learning Disability.",A review into the circumstances surrounding the death of schoolboy Bailey Gwynne will investigate the authorities ' involvement with his killer prior to the @placeholder .,authority,tragedy,contrary,murders,role,1
"TV Line said she will replace Weeds actress Mary-Louise Parker who was originally hired, but has had to pull out while recovering from pneumonia. Thurman will take over the role of Anouk, a TV writer who is dating her show's young leading man. The Slap charts the fallout after a man slaps another couple's child. Published in 2008, the Booker-longlisted novel was previously made into an Australian mini-series in 2011 starring British actress Sophie Okonedo and former Home and Away star Melissa George. George will also star in NBC's eight-part mini-series, reprising her role as overprotective mother Rosie. Thandie Newton will take up the role first played by Okonedo, with Brian Cox, Peter Sarsgaard and Star Trek's Zachary Quinto also starring in the series. Quinto will play Harry, the person who deals the fateful slap at a family barbecue. Lisa Cholodenko, the Oscar-nominated director of The Kids Are All Right, is attached to direct the series. It will be Thurman's second foray into television - she appeared in five episodes of musical drama Smash in 2012. She most recently starred Lars von Trier's two-part big screen drama Nymphomaniac.","Uma Thurman has been cast in the US TV @placeholder of Christos Tsiolkas 's best - selling novel The Slap , according to reports .",production,version,drama,courtesy,depictions,1
"They were among a group flown from Athens to Islamabad on Thursday. Nineteen verified migrants were allowed to disembark while the rest were flown back to Athens, officials said. Pakistan is one of the top countries of origin of illegal migrants to Europe, according to statistical institute Eurostat. Islamabad had suspended its agreement with the European Union to accept repatriation of illegal Pakistani migrants, citing misuse. However, the dispute was settled last week after meetings with the EU Commissioner for Migration Dimitris Avramopoulos. The EU's representative office in Pakistan said all those on board had travel documents issued by Pakistani embassies. But Pakistan's interior ministry said those sent back to Greece had lacked Pakistan-issued identification cards. and thus their nationalities could not be verified. ""Despite having settled all issues with the European Commissioner, Pakistani laws have been violated, which absolutely cannot be allowed,"" said Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan. Greece has been facing pressure from EU partners to directly deport migrants arriving from Turkey instead of allowing them to move to elsewhere in Europe. Europe is in the midst of a migrants crisis as hundreds of thousands of people have arrived on its shores, many of them fleeing fighting in Syria.","Pakistan has refused entry to 30 migrants deported from Greece , saying their @placeholder could not be verified .",whereabouts,safety,attraction,identities,opposition,3
"#Maggi became the top trending tag on Twitter, with most celebrating the verdict. The Bombay High Court called the ban by food safety authorities ""arbitrary"" and said it violated the ""principles of natural justice"". Nestle will not be able to sell Maggi until fresh tests ordered by the court clear the popular snack. The six week rider has however been mostly lost on what is clearly a Maggi craving public. Some drew ironic comparisons to another popular hashtag ""taste of freedom"" relating to India's Independence Day which falls on 15 August. Maggi is one of the most popular snacks in India, and ban and food safety concerns notwithstanding, many hoarded away packets to tide them over the ban. ""The young and old ones in my home can't go without Maggi. So, I got about 30 packs before it went out of stores. Turns out, there are still six of them left"", Gargee Borah, a  30-year-old professional from Assam told the BBC. Facebook shout outs where people have pleaded for Maggi from others who have hoarded packets have also been a common sight since June, when the ban was enforced. ""Cravings happen. All the time. Especially when at the middle of the day (or night), the wind carries the whiff of some selfish neighbour's meal menu"", Mala Magotra complained. ""One such day, I pleaded to anyone who was ready to listen - ""do you have Maggi? And are you ready to share?"" Several replied ""I do"". Only one offered to send me some. But never did."" Food writer Sourish Bhattacharyya explained India's enduring relationship with its favourite noodles saying, ""When Maggi instant noodles arrived in India in 1983 - the year when India lifted the cricket World Cup for the first time - they instantly caught the nation's imagination."" ""When the brand launched the Me and Meri Maggi campaign (Me and My Maggi campaign) in its silver jubilee year in 2008, inviting people to send in their personal Maggi stories, its advertising agency Publicis Capital was deluged with more than 30,000 entries."" The High Court order is by no means a complete reprieve for Nestle and Maggi, and even in a best case scenario Indians will have to wait six weeks, assuming the fresh tests declare Maggi safe for human consumption.","Indians have reacted with @placeholder to a court verdict that said a ban on popular Maggi noodles was "" untenable "" .",pardon,joy,decision,shock,option,1
"At present any doctor who deliberately gave a lethal dose - even if the intention was to relieve suffering - would face a murder charge. In his judgement, Mr Justice Charles said the court was being invited to cross the Rubicon which runs between the care of the patient on one side and euthanasia on the other. The Ministry of Justice argued that the Nicklinson case should be struck out and never have a full hearing because the law on murder was settled and it was for Parliament, not the courts, to change it.  But the judge ruled that Tony Nicklinson had an arguable case which deserved a full hearing. Judges can and do intervene in end of life decisions. In 1993 the House of Lords ruled that Tony Bland, crushed in the Hillsborough disaster, should be allowed to die through the withdrawal of feeding tubes.  He was in a persistent vegetative state after suffering severe brain damage and the judges said that it was in his best interests to be allowed to die. In 2000 judges ruled that conjoined twins being treated at London's Great Ormond Street Hospital should be separated - against the wishes of their parents - in the full knowledge that one of them would die.  In this case it was to give one of the twins a chance of life. The courts have also forced prosecutors to clarify the law surrounding suicide.   Debbie Purdy, who has multiple sclerosis, wanted to know if her husband would be prosecuted if he took her to a suicide organisation in Switzerland. Jane Nicklinson said her husband's only way of committing suicide would be to refuse food and the family did not want to go to Switzerland - and this might not even be possible. The case of Tony Nicklinson will prompt enormous sympathy.  Before his stroke he led an active life, working in Dubai as an engineer.   For more than six years he has needed constant care - an active mind locked inside a paralysed body. But many will find the case unsettling. Dr Chris Farnham, a consultant in palliative medicine, said victory for Mr Nicklinson would have damaging implications: ""It would set a precedent that would fundamentally change the relationship between patients and doctors and create an expectation that we can deliver something that within the law we currently can't  - namely to actively kill our patients."" Mr Justice Charles said Tony Nicklinson's case raises questions of great social ethical and religious significance, issues which will now be fully aired in court later this year.",The case of Tony Nicklinson represents a fundamental @placeholder to the current law on murder and euthanasia .,challenge,decision,amendment,contribution,risk,0
"Team-mate Gianni Moscon crashed after his front wheel collapsed as Sky finished 18th, losing significant time to their main rivals in Italy. BMC Racing won the 22.7km stage in 23 minutes 20 seconds, with Thomas' team one minute and 42 seconds behind. ""It was Murphy's law - what could go wrong did go wrong,"" said Thomas. ""Races like this are won in seconds - we'll try to be aggressive and make up for this, but I think general classification is out the window now."" The week-long World Tour stage race runs until 14 March.","Team Sky rider Geraint Thomas says his hopes of winning Tirreno - Adriatico are "" over "" after a @placeholder team time trial on the opening stage .",persistent,disastrous,quick,special,brief,1
"Turkey launched the Ilisu dam project on the river Tigris in the 1950s, but legal battles tied up work on it until 2006. It foresees the flooding of more than 300 sq km (120 sq m) of land, including nearly 90% of Hasankeyf. The government says the dam will provide the country with much-needed power generation and improve local irrigation, but critics complain that thousands of years of cultural heritage will be lost. The government is building a new town for the displaced locals, and a museum to house ancient monuments, but opponents say there is much more to be explored from an archaeological perspective. They also fear that some of the town's most striking features, from the 600-year-old minaret of the Al Rizq Mosque to Neolithic caves, could be lost. Beyond architecture, Hasankeyf has a rich ethnic heritage. The Ottoman Turks captured it in 1515, and its mainly Armenian and Assyrian inhabitants were forced to leave during the brutal mass deportations carried out by the Ottoman government during World War One. Kurds have made up the majority of the population since then. Lawyer Murat Cano, who has campaigned to save Hasankeyf for over a decade, told the BBC that all legal avenues inside Turkey had been exhausted, which is why he took the case to the European Court of Human Rights in 2006. The court decided in December 2015 to review the case, but it may be too late to save the town. ""The destruction of cultural heritage should be seen as a violation of human rights,"" Mr Cano said. BBC Monitoring reports and analyses news from TV, radio, web and print media around the world. You can follow BBC Monitoring  on Twitter and Facebook.","The town of Hasankeyf in eastern Turkey faces flooding now that parliament has decided that a controversial dam will go ahead , despite local @placeholder .",authorities,reforms,objections,support,concerns,2
"Kathleen Fegan, who suffered from dementia, was critically injured when the fire broke out in her bathroom at Owenvale Court in 2012. Br Michael Newman, acting manager at the time, said all steps were taken to protect 81-year-old Mrs Fegan. However, he said: ""I don't think she was able to understand the rules."" The inquest heard that on a number of occasions Mrs Fegan was found to be smoking in areas she was not meant to be, including her bedroom. The court also heard that Mrs Fegan had burnt her underwear and trousers, and left cigarette butts burning in her bedroom bin. At the time of Mrs Fegan's death, care at the west Belfast home was provided by St John of God Association and Br Newman was acting manager between 2010 and January 2012. Under questioning, coroner Patrick McGurgan asked him as to the appropriateness of simply ""having a conversation about the dangers of smoking in a bedroom with a woman who had dementia?"" Br Newman replied he believed all steps were taken to protect Mrs Fegan from herself and her smoking. Pushing the matter further, a solicitor for Mrs Fegan's family questioned whether she fully understood the rules. Brother Newman replied: ""No, I don't think she was able to understand the rules."" The home is now under new ownership. The inquest continues on Tuesday.","An elderly woman who died in a fire at a Belfast care home was @placeholder given cigarettes and a lighter unsupervised , an inquest has heard .",accidentally,initially,severely,regularly,reportedly,3
"Chase, who was mid-way through a four-year deal at the end of this season, was revealed as a 2016 signing by Leigh on BBC Radio Manchester, although the deal has not been formalised to date. The 29-year-old had already been granted a free transfer by Salford. He was suspended internally by the club in September pending the hearing. Media playback is not supported on this device The 2011 Man of Steel, who missed the final four games of the season because of that suspension, joined the Red Devils from Castleford for 2014 and scored seven tries in 17 league games in 2015. The New Zealand-born half-back qualified for England on residential grounds in 2011 and has since gone on to win 11 caps, but has not featured since losing his place to Gareth Widdop for the 2013 World Cup semi-final defeat by the Kiwis. Chase was banned for seven matches in April for a dangerous throw on Huddersfield forward Brett Ferres, but also showed off his skills during the campaign, notably with an assist for a Josh Griffin try against Hull FC.",England playmaker Rangi Chase has had his contract terminated by Super League side Salford Red Devils following a ' @placeholder procedure ' .,shocking,legal,disciplinary,national,controversial,2
"Ms Stone will take on the role of overseeing the code of conduct and rules for MPs, including the register of financial interests. She has previously served as the commissioner for victims and survivors of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Ms Stone will take over from current standards commissioner Kathryn Hudson in January next year. Currently the chief legal ombudsman of England and Wales, Ms Stone has also worked for the Independent Police Complaints Commission. She spent 11 years as chief executive of the charity Voice UK and was awarded an OBE in 2007 for her services to people with learning disabilities. Ms Stone took on the role of victims' commissioner in 2012 but faced criticism the following year for an interview she gave in the News Letter in which she refused to be drawn on whether she believed the IRA and UVF were terrorists. She later said she had ""no hesitation at all in condemning all acts of violence"".",Kathryn Stone has been appointed as the new @placeholder commissioner for standards .,national,assistant,choice,parliamentary,mandatory,3
"Sir Jeffrey Donaldson was responding to comments by the Irish prime minister about his opposition to any sort of economic border post-Brexit. Taoiseach (PM) Leo Varadkar has said he would not design a border for those who campaigned to leave the EU. Sir Jeffrey said non-cooperation from Dublin could result in a ""hard border"". ""The Taoiseach needs to recognise that going back to the politics of the 70s and 80s in Anglo-Irish relations is not going to help anyone,"" he added. Sir Jeffrey was also responding to comments made on Monday by Fine Gael senator Neale Richmond, chair of the Irish Senate's Brexit committee. Mr Richmond said the taoiseach was right to criticise the UK's approach to Brexit negotiations and said subsequent DUP criticism of the Irish premier was ""whinging"". ""The DUP's whinging doesn't hide their political impotence,"" he said. ""They would be far better off seeking to influence their government partners in Westminster and working to get the executive back up and running to give Northern Ireland a strong voice."" Sir Jeffrey told the BBC the Brexit negotiations had only just begun and research was ongoing to ensure a ""frictionless border"". ""You cannot design a solution until you have agreement on what that solution should be,"" he said. ""Now if the Irish government is going to say they're not going to cooperate in designing a solution then of course... the UK will get on with designing a solution."" Such a ""one-sided approach"" could lead to a so-called hard border which would impact on the Irish economy, he said. He also added that Mr Varadkar, who is due in Belfast later in the week, needed to be at the negotiating table. Sir Jeffrey also dismissed recent comments from Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy that the DUP privately acknowledged Brexit would be an ""economic disaster"" for Ireland. ""Nonsense! Conor Murphy just makes this stuff up as he goes along,"" he said. ""The DUP believes privately what it says publicly. We support Brexit and believe it will be good for the UK.""",""" Megaphone @placeholder from Dublin "" will not solve the problem of the Irish border once the UK leaves the EU , a Democratic Unionist Party MP has said .",calling,back,suffering,diplomacy,hopes,3
"The claim: Spain has more to lose in EU trade negotiations with the UK - because of its trade surplus with the UK. Reality Check verdict: Spain sells more goods and services to the UK than it buys from the UK. It is also the top destination both for visits by UK residents and for UK nationals living abroad. Over the weekend, former Home Secretary Lord Howard said the prime minister would defend Gibraltar the same way that Margaret Thatcher had protected the Falklands. But on Monday, Jack Straw, the former home secretary and foreign secretary who organised a referendum on the status of Gibraltar in 2002, said the idea of conflict with Spain over the territory was absurd. He told BBC Radio 4's Today Programme that Spain was unlikely to let Gibraltar get in the way of a future EU trade deal with the UK. ""Spain has hugely more invested in their trade and relations with the UK,"" he said, adding that Spain exports more to the UK than it imports from the UK, which means it has a balance of trade surplus. The most recent figures broken down by country are from 2015. In that year: But the UK arguably has more to lose than Spain on the issue of nationals living in the other country, because there are many more British nationals living in Spain than there are Spanish nationals living in the UK. Of an estimated 900,000 British citizens who live in the EU, the largest number of them, by individual country, live in Spain: 308,805. Of those, 101,045 are aged 65 and over. About 132,000 Spanish nationals live in the UK. Read more from Reality Check",A clause about Gibraltar in the EU document outlining the negotiating @placeholder for Brexit has raised the question of sovereignty over the territory .,strategy,appeal,terms,service,parties,0
"Colwyn Baker, 71, David Hennessy, 74, and Nigel Putman, 62, abused youngsters at the now closed Swaylands School, in Penshurst, between 1963 and 1979. Jurors at Maidstone Crown Court returned partial verdicts against them. Baker was convicted of five counts of indecent assault, Hennessy of two and Putman of one. Baker was cleared of one charge of sexual assault and one indecent assault. The jury is still considering 38 other charges. Baker, of Craighouse Avenue, Morningside, Edinburgh, had denied 24 indecent assault and three serious sexual assault charges. Hennessy, of Westfields, Narborough, King's Lynn, Norfolk, had denied 17 indecent assault charges, one of gross indecency with a child and one serious sexual assault. Putman, 62, of Kings Road, Slough, Berkshire, had denied three indecent assaults. Swaylands School, a residential facility for boys with emotional and behavioural difficulties, closed in 1993. The jury was later sent home for the weekend and will resume its deliberations on Monday.",Three former care workers have been convicted of historical indecent assaults against boys at a school for @placeholder children in Kent.,young,sick,aggravated,abused,vulnerable,4
"A former Taliban commander in Helmand province, Mullah Abdul Rauf, has declared his allegiance to IS. An elder from the Sangin district, Sayeduddin Sanginwal, told the BBC that the new group had fought with the Taliban after replacing white Taliban flags with the black flags of IS. He said about 20 people from both sides had been killed and injured. The deputy commander of the Afghan army unit responsible for the area, General Mahmood, confirmed that he had received reports of the new group within the past few days. He said they were trying to win support for the IS cause, and they were ""preparing to fight"". The leader of the new movement, Mullah Abdul Rauf, was a former senior Taliban commander who spent six years in Guantanamo Bay after being captured by US forces in 2001. There had been reports that he had fallen out with the leader of the movement Mullah Omar. Rauf is a distant relative of the Governor of Nimruz province, Amir Mohammed, who said that the commander had lost a leg before being taken to Guantanamo. The governor said that IS had already attempted to recruit people in Farah, another south-western province, but had been driven out by local people with the help of the police. He said they were all the same: ""Once they fought under al-Qaeda name, then as Taliban, and now IS, they are the same people with the same programmes."" In another sign that the Taliban are facing internal challenges, a former spokesman for the Pakistani Taliban has appeared in a video online, saying that there were several IS commanders operating, and that the Pakistani Taliban were now allied to the movement. There is no independent verification of this claim, but the video had images of several commanders across Afghanistan who were also said to be now backing IS. In the video they claim to have shifted their allegiance from the Taliban leader, Mullah Omar, to the IS leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. This represents the first serious challenge to the coherence of the Taliban leadership for many years. Omar has not been seen in public since 2001. His fighters have continued their assault on Afghan military targets, even after the end of foreign combat operations at the end of 2014. And despite sustaining very heavy casualties, particularly among the police, Afghan forces have held their ground. A major ceremonial event has been held in the headquarters of the military garrison in Helmand province to tell political leaders that the Afghan forces are now in control. Huge areas of the base, called Camp Bastion by British forces, are now deserted as Afghan forces occupy only a small part of it. Commanders say that the fighting season has gone on through an unseasonably dry and mild winter in Afghanistan - but if IS does succeed in infiltrating Afghanistan, the nature of the war will change. Elders who came into the base to witness the show of military strength said that they had seen the Russians come and go, and now the British and Americans, but they hoped that Islamic State would not come. There are also accounts that a group called Khorasan has been attempting to recruit fighters in Wardak province. Khorasan is an old name for Afghanistan, and is a word that carried mythical overtones for some Muslims after an ancient prophecy that black flags would once again fly in Khorasan before the end of the world. The US said that an air strike near Aleppo in Syria last September was on a base used by a previously unknown group also called Khorasan. This group was allied to Islamic State, but it is not clear if there is any connection with the attempts to win support for Khorasan in Afghanistan. This all appears to mean that the Afghan conflict is entering a new and unstable phase. There have been more direct suicide attacks recently on civilians - including a volleyball game - which had not been Taliban targets in the past. If Mullah Omar is losing his grip and Islamic State has infiltrated the country, then it will represent the biggest challenge yet to the new government of President Ashraf Ghani, who has only now announced a cabinet after more than three months in office.",The first concrete evidence has @placeholder of attempts to recruit fighters in Afghanistan for the so - called Islamic State ( IS ) .,condemned,survived,agreed,emerged,promised,3
"Drugaid Cymru said all agencies involved have to ""get to grips"" with the problem. It follows latest figures showing a 50% rise in all drug-related deaths in 2015 after five years of falls. The Welsh Government said its priority was to see a fall again and would consider options to tackle the issue. Ifor Glyn, regional director of Drugaid Cymru, which covers mid and south Wales, also said it had to be a priority. ""It's a massive issue for us as a provider and the Welsh Government,"" he said. ""Deaths are likely to go up as there is a lot more heroin around, the purity of heroin has been stronger and there's a lot more people who are not known to the services. ""We weren't able to engage with them. It's something that agencies like ourselves and across Wales have got to get to grips with."" Mr Glyn suggested a way forward could be to get users to act as informers. He also made a renewed call to introduce ""fix rooms"" for users to take their drugs under medical supervision. It follows approval in October to open a centre in Glasgow, which would be the first in the UK. ""Allowing people to inject in a room is highly controversial,"" Mr Glyn said. ""I don't want to see people taking drugs but you've got to be pragmatic. ""There's tonnes of evidence supporting injecting rooms."" The Welsh Government spends £50m annually on its substance misuse delivery plan and between 2016 and 2018 it is looking at what can be done to address the rise in drug deaths. A spokesman said: ""Our main priority over the coming year will be to take action to return to a position where drug related deaths are falling in Wales. ""We are working closely with partners to evaluate the reasons behind the increase and to take action to address it. ""This includes working with the substance misuse area planning boards so that everything possible is done to reach those individuals currently not in touch with substance misuse services.""","Fatal heroin overdoses will rise in 2017 because of the strength of the drug and the number of users @placeholder to the services , a charity has warned .",unknown,available,due,dedicated,addicted,0
"Coinciding with the Year of Food and Drink, a Scottish government-led celebration, dairy products will be the focus of events in August. The trail is designed to allow visitors and locals to travel around Scotland's best ice cream sellers. Leaflets have been produced to highlight more than 100 businesses. The trail has been launched at The Milk Barn in Falkirk. The government estimates that Scotland generates over £2.5m every day through food and drink tourism. Scotland's Food Secretary Richard Lochhead said: ""I'm delighted to hear that Scotland's Ice Cream Trail has been launched - our dairy produce is among the best in the world and it extends to so much more than milk. ""It's great that this has been launched during the Year of Food and Drink and couldn't have been timed better for the start of Delicious Dairy Month in August."" Suzannah Reid, from The Milk Barn, added: ""We're delighted to be part of Scotland's Ice Cream Trail and look forward to welcoming lots of new visitors as a result. ""Our ice cream is made using milk from our very own herd of cows, which are milked just yards away every morning, to make a wonderful and diverse range of flavours which delight our many customers.""","Scotland 's @placeholder "" ice cream trail "" has been launched .",troubled,inaugural,famous,newest,national,1
"Mr Ewing said he agreed with the outcome of a public local inquiry into the Infinergy's proposal. Highland councillors unanimously agreed in 2013 to lodge an objection to the project. The move, by members of Highland Council's north planning applications committee, triggered the inquiry. Landscape conservation charity, the John Muir Trust, has welcomed the government's decision. It said the wind farm would have been constructed close to an area of wild land. Helen McDade, head of policy for the trust said: ""As someone who grew up in Caithness, I am delighted for the local community which campaigned strongly to prevent the unique character of this landscape.""",Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has refused to give @placeholder for a 24 - turbine wind farm near Reay in Caithness .,responsibility,funding,consent,support,preparations,2
"The Dandelion Project said the mayor would be ""symbolic"" but the election would be a study in democracy. Marc Winn, founder of the project, said he wants to see if island-wide electronic voting can work. Chief Minister Jonathan Le Tocq said it was an interesting concept and he was in favour of engaging more people in politics. However, he said a mayor would not solve the question of how Guernsey should be governed. ""We are not going to please everyone, there is not a utopia out there but there is a journey and the more people on the journey the better it is for everyone,"" he said. Guernsey's parliament, the States of Deliberation, is made up of 47 representatives, elected as people's deputies, in multi-member districts, and two representatives of the States of Alderney. Mr Winn said the successful candidate would have no power, but it could show that island-wide voting was feasible. He said: ""We could be testing an electronic voting system for island wide voting, which the population wants but the government can't work out how to achieve."" The Dandelion Project was launched with the goal of making Guernsey ""the best place to live on earth by 2020"". Mr Winn said it had been set up to bring islanders with a range of skills together to work to improve conditions for everyone.",A community group is to set up an election for an @placeholder mayor of Guernsey .,independent,amazing,ongoing,honorary,unnamed,3
"The sides meet in the Co Antrim Shield decider at Ballymena on Tuesday night. An exciting last-eight line-up also includes two derbies with Portadown hosting holders Glenavon while Coleraine visit Ballymena United. Dungannon Swifts go to Warrenpoint Town, the only team outside the top-flight still in the competition. ""It's a big tie between two teams who have played really well for the last 12 months,"" said Crusaders boss Stephen Baxter. ""We look forward to the challenge - it will be a great day with a big atmosphere.""","The Premiership 's top two teams will meet the in Irish Cup quarter - finals with Crusaders having home @placeholder against Linfield on Saturday , 4 March .",conditions,control,matches,advantage,success,3
"The year 1988 opened in the wake of the IRA bombing of Remembrance Day in Enniskillen in November 1987 when 11 people were killed. On 11 January, news broke that SDLP leader John Hume had held the first of a series of meetings with Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams. Two events later that month angered nationalists in Northern Ireland and the Irish government led by Charles J Haughey. On 25 January, British attorney general Sir Patrick Mayhew announced that 11 Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) officers named in the Stalker-Sampson 'shoot-to-kill' investigation would not be prosecuted. He cited reasons of ""national security"". This anger deepened when senior British police chief John Stalker claimed he had been removed from the inquiry because he had found evidence that RUC men had shot dead six unarmed republicans in County Armagh 1982 and then instigated a cover-up. On 28 January, the Court of Appeal in London rejected the Birmingham Six's appeal against their convictions. Irish ministers attacked both these decisions as a breach of the Anglo-Irish Agreement at two meetings with Northern Ireland Secretary Tom King. On 16 March, three unarmed IRA members were shot dead in Gibraltar by undercover soldiers. Their funerals in Milltown Cemetery ten days later were attacked by loyalist Michael Stone, who killed three men. The cycle of death continued. Just three days later, two undercover British soldiers inexplicably drove into the path of the west Belfast funeral procession of Kevin Brady, an IRA victim of Stone's attack. They were beaten, stripped and shot dead to universal horror. The early summer saw an escalation of IRA attacks at home and abroad. On 6 June, soldiers taking part in a fun run in Lisburn, County Antrim, were killed in an IRA explosion, and on 8 August soldiers were killed by a landmine in County Tyrone. The Ulster Volunteer Force, a loyalist paramilitary group, shot dead three Catholics in a Belfast bar in May, while a family of three was killed by an IRA bomb in Newry, County Down, that was intended for the security forces. The year saw moves by the British Government, under pressure from the MacBride Principles campaign in the United States and the Irish government, to tackle discrimination in jobs. In October 1988, London imposed a broadcasting ban on direct statements by representatives of Sinn Féin and the loyalist Ulster Defence Association. The year saw the continued decline of Northern Ireland's industrial base with unemployment reaching 18%. In 1988, 94 people were killed in the Northern Ireland Troubles.","As the Public Record Office in Belfast releases 620 @placeholder state files from 1988 and earlier , Northern Ireland historian Éamon Phoenix looks back on that year 's events .",declared,dominated,weakened,confidential,secret,3
"The piece, called Wrong War, and a print signed by the graffiti artist were bought by a customer in south London for £12,990 last month. But two weeks after delivering them, the dealer who sold the works learned that the cards used to buy the pieces had been used without authorisation. Police arrested a man in Plumstead, south London, on 8 February. The man, 25, has been bailed pending further inquiries. The suspected fraud came to light when the art dealer, from Essex, received bank letters stating that the cards used to buy the images did not have the authorisation of the cardholders. Both payments were cancelled and refunded to the cardholders, leaving the dealer without the artworks and out of pocket. The Metropolitan Police began an investigation when, in the meantime, the suspect contacted the art dealer again in an effort to buy more Banksy artwork. Officers were informed about this order and made the arrest. They also searched an address in Charlton, south-east London, believed to be linked to the suspect, where they recovered Wrong War. The signed print, entitled No Ball Games, was recovered after a member of the public bought it from the suspect and became suspicious of the transaction, police said. The buyer contacted the Essex art gallery directly and returned the artwork. Det Sgt Geoff Grogan, from Greenwich CID, said: ""We acted very quickly after the victim contacted us and this gave us the opportunity not only to make an arrest, but also to recover the artworks. ""We believe that there may be more than one person involved. ""We are also in the process of contacting the card-holders who were unaware that their cards were being used. ""Our investigation is still open and will continue.""",An @placeholder work by the artist Banksy has been recovered by police investigating a suspected fraud .,ancient,original,illegal,earlier,early,1
"Premier League clubs recently held initial talks on the possibility of introducing safe standing at grounds. Top flight and Championship stadiums have had to be all-seater since terraces were outlawed in the aftermath of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster. Safe-standing areas, featuring retractable seats, are used at Celtic and abroad, notably in Germany. Premier League chiefs have acknowledged a ""softening"" around the topic of standing clubs, with an improved atmosphere cited as one of the benefits, and clubs have agreed to hold further talks in the new year. But some clubs - including Everton - are against it and it would need government legislation to change if safe standing was introduced at stadiums in England. United contacted season-ticket holders on Thursday and included the question in a 20-point survey. Supporters were asked for the three areas of Old Trafford - the biggest club ground in the UK, with a capacity of 75,635 - that they would prefer standing to be introduced. It is believed to be the first time a Premier League club has surveyed its fans about the idea of bringing standing back to English grounds. Jon Darch, who runs the Safe Standing Roadshow, which promotes the use of rail seats, said: ""I am sure that the level of interest will be huge and look forward both to hearing the results and to seeing other Premier League clubs follow suit and ask their fans if they would also like to be formally allowed to stand at games in dedicated areas of rail seating, specifically designed for safe standing."" The Hillsborough disaster in 1989 resulted in the deaths of 96 Liverpool fans following crushing on the terraces. There have been no standing areas at Old Trafford since 1994. Senior United officials went to Celtic Park in October to inspect the 4,000-capacity rail seating that has been used at Scotland's biggest club ground since July. While many fans have championed the cause of safe standing, it has strong opposition from the Hillsborough Support Group who, last month, said the return of standing would be a ""backward step"".",Manchester United have asked fans whether they want standing back at Old Trafford if it was made @placeholder .,legal,permanent,famous,obscure,public,0
"Dippy the diplodocus, a 70ft long (21.3m) plaster-cast sauropod replica made up of 292 bones, is set to leave the Natural History Museum in Kensington later this year. A six-person team will start a three-and-a-half week task of dismantling of Dippy on Thursday. He is being moved as the museum is having a front-of-house makeover. Dippy's spot is being taken by the skeleton of an 83ft (25.2m) female blue whale, weighing 4.5 tonnes. She will take up position in a diving pose as she is suspended from the ceiling of the hall. The whale is also more than 100 years old but - unlike Dippy - she is not a cast. On Thursday, construction will also begin on a tunnel to protect visitors during the dismantling of Dippy. This tunnel will take three to four days to build and will almost totally obscure Dippy from view. Parts of Dippy will be cleaned and repaired ahead of the two-year tour. The tour will start in 2018, with Dorset County Museum set to be the first stop from February to May. The Dippy story",A museum 's famous 112 - year - old dinosaur is set to leave London for a @placeholder tour .,virtual,worldwide,european,national,promotional,3
"The twins were pulled from the weekend's live shows. It came after claims that Josh sent threatening messages to an ex-girlfriend. It was confirmed on Monday that the twins were leaving the show for good. An X Factor spokesperson said: ""Following the allegations relating to Josh Brooks, we have decided by mutual consent that Brooks Way should leave the competition."" Josh Brooks said: ""Due to events in my personal life I've decided that it's best not to be on the show at this time. ""While not everything that has been claimed is true I would like to apologise to everyone involved."" X Factor host Dermot O'Leary said at the start of Saturday night's show: ""Due to circumstances that have arisen, Brooks Way won't be appearing this evening."" A new group is expected to replace Brooks Way on the show in Louis Walsh's category. One of Louis's other groups, Bratavio, was the first act to get booted off the live shows. The pair lost out to Saara Aalto in Sunday night's sing-off.",The X Factor group Brooks Way have left the TV @placeholder competition .,original,health,talent,opposition,series,2
"Guernsey, who play in the eight tier of English football, will face Thamesmead Town on 20 August at Footes Lane. ""To bring the iconic competition to Guernsey will be something special,"" said boss Tony Vance. When they were last drawn at home in 2013, the tie was moved as the ground was being used by a local rugby club. What was a second qualifying-round match against Dover Athletic in the 2013-14 competition was moved away from Footes Lane to the headquarters of the Sussex County Football Association after an agreement over a rearranged kick-off time could not be reached. The upcoming FA Cup campaign will be the fourth which Guernsey have taken part in, having first been introduced in 2013. ""The FA Cup has never gone out of the UK and here's an opportunity when it's going to, so hopefully everyone embraces it,"" Vance told BBC Radio Guernsey. ""Hopefully being a home draw we can be at full strength and have a good game. ""It's taken five years to get this opportunity, so it's really pleasing and I hope it goes ahead and there are no issues that happen like last time with Dover."" Thamesmead, who played Guernsey's fierce rivals Jersey in a pre-season friendly last year, play in the Isthmian League Division One North - the same step as Guernsey in the football pyramid. Under Football Association rules if a replay is needed after Guernsey have been drawn away, it has to take place at a neutral venue on the English mainland.",An FA Cup game will take place on the Channel Islands for the first time after Guernsey FC were drawn at home in next month 's @placeholder round .,national,preliminary,disappointing,crucial,major,1
"A report from counter-extremism organisation the Quilliam Foundation says smugglers are also being paid to bring the recruits into Europe. It says that when the unaccompanied under-18s arrive in the UK, hundreds then go missing from the care system. A new government strategy in May will address some of the concerns, it adds. The Quilliam Foundation report says groups like IS are active in refugee camps abroad. They distribute food and try to buy allegiance from desperate youngsters by funding the first leg of their journey to Europe. ""Children and young people who are indoctrinated and recruited by IS are an important resource,"" it says. The foundation's report says extremists may attempt to infiltrate refugee groups and radicalise young minds at any stage of the trip. And then when the unaccompanied under-18s reach the UK, hundreds are said to go missing from the care system. Some run away because they fear not being granted asylum, while others fall victim to abduction, trafficking, sexual and economic exploitation, the foundation says. Citing figures from 2015, the report says more than 340 children went missing between January and September, with 132 remaining unaccounted for by the end of the year. According to the report, the government's forthcoming strategy for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of unaccompanied child refugees is expected to include measures aimed at increasing available foster placements. It will also include proposals to expand supported accommodation, and reduce the number of unaccompanied children and trafficked children going missing from care.","Extremist groups such as the so - called Islamic State are targeting unaccompanied child refugees in @placeholder zones , a UK think tank warns .",control,conflict,combat,major,border,1
"Labour held power at Lancashire County Council for 28 years until the Conservatives ended that streak in the 2009 elections. Four years later, Labour were running the authority again, but without a majority. Instead, Jennifer Mein's Labour group have been reliant on Bill Winlow's Liberal Democrats for support. Currently, the council breaks into 39 Labour councillors, 35 Tories, six Lib Dems, three independents and one Green. Speaking to candidates from the two biggest parties, it seems neither are certain about winning a majority. Both will be hoping for victories in the 4 May election in key battlegrounds like Pendle, but could the Liberal Democrats see a resurgence in an area where they've traditionally been highly successful? One councillor told me Brexit could be a key issue for much of the county and Paula Keaveney, a lecturer in politics at Edge Hill University, agrees. ""People tend to use local elections as a proxy for national issues,"" she said. ""If there's dissatisfaction with a particular party at the time, they get punished at local elections. Jeremy Corbyn and Theresa May have an effect on the result."" Brexit is one issue which UKIP will hope to capitalise on. They say they'll be fielding candidates in most parts of Lancashire and are hoping to gain their first ever county council representative. There is also the longstanding debate over fracking, which could mean the Green Party can increase its presence at County Hall. The party will no doubt be hoping for gains in north Lancashire, where they currently hold eight seats on Lancaster City Council. Geoff Driver's Conservatives will argue the Labour group have made harsh cuts to services over the past four years, but Labour blame the Tory government for a reduction in their budget. How these arguments will play out at the ballot box is hard to tell. Ms Keaveney said the county has ""this marginality which other areas don't have [so] it's definitely one of the top ones in the country to watch"". It seems, whatever the results, Lancashire politics will remain under a national microscope.","Local government elections are always a good indicator of how voters are feeling , but with Lancashire being home to more than a handful of @placeholder Parliamentary seats , national party leaders will be keeping a close eye on the results when they come in on 5 May .",marginal,regional,major,rural,british,0
"They were taken from a house on Parkmount Road between 21:00 GMT on Saturday and 09.30 GMT on Sunday. The stolen collection includes a 1914 and 1915 Star for service in France or Belgium. A medal bearing an angel and the inscription ""The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1919"" was also taken. They were awarded to Sapper Mcintyre Shield Pelan. Another bore the head of King George and an inscription for bravery in the field. It was said to be an equivalent to the Military Cross for soldiers below commissioned rank. Aside from the medals, burglars took 30 silver dollars stamped with the American Eagle and United States of America. PSNI Const Nick Williamson said the collection was ""of great sentimental value to the owner"". He appealed to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity around Parkmount Road on Saturday night or the early hours of on Sunday morning to contact police.","A number of "" @placeholder "" World War One medals of "" great sentimental value "" have been stolen during a burglary in north Belfast .",major,distinctive,genuine,rare,inappropriate,1
"The ruling party newspaper Rodong Shinmun also called on Kim Jong-un to lead North Korea to ""eternal victory"". State media had been calling Mr Kim ""the great successor"" after the death of his father Kim Jong-il on Monday. Mr Kim has little political experience and experts believe senior officials are guiding the transition. ""We declare from our hearts ... we will complete the task of songun [military-first] revolution under comrade Kim Jong-un,"" the paper said in an editorial. The ""songun"" policy prioritises spending on North Korea's armed forces. Last year, the Swiss-educated Mr Kim was made a four-star general and given senior positions in the government and the Workers' Party. The announcement comes on the 20th anniversary of the declaration of the late Kim Jong-Il as supreme commander in 1991. Large crowds have continued to mourn Mr Kim's death in the capital Pyongyang, gathering to bow in front of large portraits of him set up around the city. Some mourners were reported to be volunteering to clear snow from the streets in advance of the funeral motorcade that is expected to take Mr Kim's body around the city on Wednesday. ""Our general Kim Jong-il went on trips of field guidance for people throughout his whole life, on roads covered with snow, and how can we make his last trip on snow-covered roads?"", mourner Jong Myong Hui told AP. Pyongyang residents were quoted by the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) as expressing their appreciation for the state distribution of fish, an order reportedly issued by Kim Jong-il a day before his death. ""Salespeople and citizens burst out sobbing at fish shops in the capital"", according to the Rodong Shinmun paper. The South Korean government confirmed on Saturday that Lee Hee-ho, wife of late South Korean President Kim Dae-jung, will head a delegation to the North next week to express their condolences. This will not however be an official visit and the South Korean government has issued a travel ban on its citizens in connection with the leader's death, the Yonhap news agency reports.","New North Korean leader Kim Jong - un has been hailed by state media as "" supreme commander "" of the country 's @placeholder armed forces for the first time .",latest,worst,active,powerful,controversial,3
"In the final round of matches before England name their squad for the first Test against Pakistan, Ballance, a potential candidate for a spot in the middle order, made an unbeaten 106. With Alex Lees and Tim Bresnan each scoring 63, Yorkshire closed on 291-5. Tim Murtagh took 3-61, but Steven Finn bowled 21 wicketless overs. Yorkshire, second in the Championship behind Roses rivals Lancashire, were in danger of wasting sunny conditions after winning the toss. Adam Lyth fell to Murtagh from the very first ball of the match and, even though his opening partner Lees found some much-needed first-class form, the hosts still slipped to 131-4. But Bresnan, batting at six, joined Ballance for an entertaining partnership of 126. After the all-rounder was bowled by the willing Murtagh, Ballance clipped the same bowler for successive boundaries to complete a chanceless century, his first three-figure score in the Championship since last August.",Gary Ballance scored a @placeholder century on the opening day of Yorkshire 's County Championship Division One match against Middlesex at Scarborough .,timely,disappointing,single,fresh,dominant,0
"Celtic had a frustrating night in the third qualifying round first leg with Gary Mackay-Steven's fumbled shot the only one on target in the first half. The Azerbaijani champions were no easier to contend with in the second half, though goalkeeper Ibrahim Sehic's stunning save denied Virgil van Dijk. However, Kris Commons' cross found Boyata, who headed in from six yards. A fractious night at Celtic Park but a precious victory, and a clean sheet, for Ronny Deila's team in this Champions League third qualifying round tie, ahead of next Wednesday's second leg. In the days before this match, Celtic made big play of the respect they had for the visitors, citing their impressive results in the Europa League last season and reminding their supporters that this tie could be an almighty grind. And a grind it was. Qarabag created little or nothing but in their pursuit of a cushion, Celtic toiled in the opening half. There was a lack of accuracy in their play, a lack of wit to cut open a visiting defence that was cool for the most part. Save for a tame Mackay-Steven shot and a snappy Richard Almeida free-kick that rebounded off Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon to safety, there was precious little to excite. Qarabag looked comfortable at the back. Fearless, even. More than once they played intricate passing in their own penalty area where others might have panicked. Their ease was a polar opposite to the anxiety of the home support - big in number and big in angst. That mood was only added to in the minutes before Boyata freed them from their footballing purgatory. Celtic carved out decent openings early in the second half, two of them falling to Nadir Ciftci and both of them missed. The first a header that flashed wide of Ibrahim Sehic's goal and the second thumped straight down the goalkeeper's throat. Midway through the half, Van Dijk thumped a magnificent header on Qarabag's goal only to see Sehic make a save from the Gods. Soon after, the Dutchman lashed a shot over Sehic's crossbar. Deila emptied his bench in search of inspiration. James Forrest came on for the hushed Stuart Armstrong. In a statement of intent, Leigh Griffiths, a striker, replaced Nir Biton, a holding midfielder. Then Commons appeared in place of Ciftci. And it was Commons' delivery that finally unlocked Qarabag. When Boyata stole in ahead of Sehic to score it released a pressure valve inside Celtic Park. In the process, it gave his team a vital lead on the tortuous journey to the white heat of Baku next week. Match ends, Celtic 1, FK Qarabag 0. Second Half ends, Celtic 1, FK Qarabag 0. Foul by Dedryck Boyata (Celtic). Cosqun Diniyev (FK Qarabag) wins a free kick on the right wing. James Forrest (Celtic) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Ansi Agolli (FK Qarabag). James Forrest (Celtic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by James Forrest (Celtic). Reynaldo Silva (FK Qarabag) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Substitution, FK Qarabag. Rydell Poepon replaces Alharbi El Jadeyaoui. Attempt missed. Gary Mackay-Steven (Celtic) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Attempt missed. Elvin Mammadov (FK Qarabag) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Foul by Stefan Johansen (Celtic). Elvin Mammadov (FK Qarabag) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Mikael Lustig (Celtic). Elvin Mammadov (FK Qarabag) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Goal!  Celtic 1, FK Qarabag 0. Dedryck Boyata (Celtic) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Kris Commons following a corner. Substitution, FK Qarabag. Cosqun Diniyev replaces Dani Quintana. Corner,  Celtic. Conceded by Badavi Huseynov. Substitution, Celtic. Kris Commons replaces Nadir Ciftci. Substitution, FK Qarabag. Elvin Mammadov replaces Cavid Tagiyev. Attempt missed. Reynaldo Silva (FK Qarabag) right footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Substitution, Celtic. Leigh Griffiths replaces Nir Bitton. Attempt missed. Virgil van Dijk (Celtic) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Attempt saved. Virgil van Dijk (Celtic) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the top left corner. Gary Mackay-Steven (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Richard Almeida (FK Qarabag). Foul by Gara Garayev (FK Qarabag). Nir Bitton (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Substitution, Celtic. James Forrest replaces Stuart Armstrong. Ansi Agolli (FK Qarabag) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Foul by Ansi Agolli (FK Qarabag). Gary Mackay-Steven (Celtic) wins a free kick on the left wing. Attempt saved. Nadir Ciftci (Celtic) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Foul by Badavi Huseynov (FK Qarabag). Nadir Ciftci (Celtic) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Corner,  FK Qarabag. Conceded by Stuart Armstrong. Corner,  FK Qarabag. Conceded by Mikael Lustig. Attempt missed. Nadir Ciftci (Celtic) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Foul by Richard Almeida (FK Qarabag).",Dedryck Boyata kept Celtic 's Champions League @placeholder on track with a late winner against Qarabag .,settled,rely,season,hopes,progress,3
"Williams knocked the Londoner down with a huge right hand as Corcoran suffered the first loss of his five-year career. The 24-year-old's first defence of both belts, the first time he had been past eight rounds, was a grudge match. Williams' trainer Gary Lockett said: ""That is one of his worst performances. He lets his emotions get to him."" And Williams admitted: ""I was one of my worst performances and I knocked him out. I wasn't even tired."" Both boxers suffered cuts above the right eye but Williams' class ensured he extended his unbeaten professional record to 17 fights as the fighter from the Rhondda Valley hopes for a world title shot. And his promoter Frank Warren acknowledged: ""This young man has a big future ahead of him.""",Unbeaten Welshman Liam Williams has defended his Commonwealth and British @placeholder welterweight titles with an 11th round knockout of Gary Corcoran .,european,super,illustrious,memorable,open,1
"Haye graphically described injuries he hoped to inflict on Bellew in the run-up to last month's stoppage defeat. The former world heavyweight champion must appear before the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) on 12 April. The BBBofC believes Bellew's behaviour improved after both fighters were warned days before the bout. ""Mr Haye was told to behave himself but the board have called him,"" the board's general secretary Robert Smith told BBC Sport. ""He will now be given the opportunity to come and explain his behaviour."" The BBBofC condemned the actions of both fighters during a fight week which included a boisterous news conference in Liverpool and a media event in London. According to records on the BBBofC website, Haye, 36, made a donation and apologised for his behaviour to the Southern Area Council at a meeting three days before the bout. Bellew, 34, was handed a four-month suspended suspension by the board in December as a result of his ringside behaviour when he called Haye out following victory over BJ Flores in October. Further misdemeanours could have seen his licence withdrawn before the meeting with Haye. After his 11th-round stoppage win, an emotional Bellew told reporters: ""What we have done for boxing tonight is put it on a pedestal. ""Two men fought their hearts out. The board can't say nothing to me and if they do, I will go and get a licence somewhere else."" Haye said after the fight that he expected to be fined for his pre-fight comments. The ex-WBA heavyweight champion has said he intends on returning to the ring after recovering from Achilles surgery.",David Haye has been called before boxing @placeholder to explain his behaviour in the build - up to his heavyweight bout with Tony Bellew .,failure,permission,night,authorities,thanks,3
"Atari, the company behind some of the most popular early video games, has filed a suit alleging Nestle knowingly exploited the game's look and feel. The advert showed a game similar to Breakout but where the bricks were replaced with single Kit Kat bars. Nestle said it was aware of the lawsuit and would defend itself ""strongly"" against the allegations. Breakout was created as a successor to ""Pong"" by Apple founders, Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs. In the advert, which is titled ""Kit Kat: Breakout"", a row of people, of varying ages and appearance, share a sofa and play a video game during their work break. In the game depicted, a primitive paddle moves side-to-side to bounce a ball into a collision with the horizontal bars ranged across the top of the screen. Atari alleges that the similarity with its original game ""is so plain and blatant that Nestle cannot claim to be an 'innocent' infringer"". The legal complaint against Nestle, filed in a San Francisco court on Thursday, claims that the Swiss chocolate maker had hoped to exploit ""the special place [Breakout] holds among nostalgic Baby Boomers, Generation X, and even today's Millennial and post-Millennial 'gamers'"". Nestle's spokesperson said: ""This is a UK TV advert that ran in 2016. The ad no longer runs and we have no current plans to re-run it. ""We are aware of the lawsuit in the US and will defend ourselves strongly against these allegations.""","Kit Kat 's maker Nestle has been accused of copying Breakout , the 1970s computer game , in a @placeholder campaign .",marketing,preliminary,special,parody,major,0
"It suggested it may stand down in Plymouth Sutton and Devonport to give Labour a better chance of winning the seat from the Tory MP Oliver Colville. In return it wants Labour to agree not to contest the Totnes seat. Dr Sarah Wollaston, Conservative MP for Totnes, described the plans as ""anti-democratic"". The Green Party said it was ""early days"" but it hoped arrangements could be made locally with the Labour Party. More on the pact story, plus more Devon and Cornwall news It follows a letter from the party's leadership to Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron for similar deals around the country. Dr John Green, South Devon Green Party chairman, said: ""I think people want a Parliament elected that better represents the views of the electorate. ""I believe our voters would prefer some sort of progressive alliance that would ensure the Tories don't have a majority in the next Parliament."" Plymouth Sutton is the most marginal seat in the South West. It is traditionally a Tory-Labour contest. The Conservative defender Oliver Colvile held on in 2015 but by just 523 votes. The Greens got more than 500 votes so the logic is pretty obvious. Arguably the perfect seat for this is St Ives in Cornwall which was Lib Dem from 1997 to the last election. There the Green vote alone, had it switched to the Lib Dems, would have seen the Lib Dem holder hold the seat. And the previous Lib Dem MP Andrew George has done lots of campaigning with the Green Party's Caroline Lucas, so there could be a perfect fit there. Mr Colvile said: ""I was the underdog in this constituency and I'm not going to try and pre-judge what would happen if there was a deal."" Luke Pollard, Labour's election co-ordinator for the ward, said the party was ""fighting to win"" and he was not aware of any contacts for a pact with the Greens. ""I was as surprised as anyone when I heard about it,"" he said. Dr Wollaston said: ""It looks anti-democratic"" for a ""small group of people dividing this up between them"". Devon County Council's Liberal Democrat group has an arrangement where five councillors have an alliance with two Greens. The local Lib Dem leader Keith Baldry said it would be ""up to local constituencies"" to make any decisions for the general election. ""Locally it could be a good idea and we will take part in any talks to do the best for the area.""",The Green Party has said it may not field parliamentary candidates in some seats in Devon in a tactic calculated to help @placeholder a Conservative victory .,win,overcome,prevent,solve,implement,2
"Full-back Emilio Nsue had to be held back from team-mate Ryan Shotton as the pair clashed at the end of Blues' post-match warm-down. Birmingham's draw with relegated Rotherham left them four points above the Championship relegation zone. ""Things like this happen everywhere, even with teams in a better position,"" Zola told BBC WM. Zola, who has won just two of his 23 games in charge since replacing Gary Rowett as Blues boss in December, also denied reports that damage had been done to a dressing room at the New York Stadium. ""There have been some discussions obviously, strong discussions. I can guarantee you they happen everywhere,"" the Italian added. ""It is not a problem. Sometimes it is good to come out strong and have a strong discussion.""","Birmingham boss Gianfranco Zola says an argument between several players after the draw at Rotherham was "" @placeholder "" .",normal,unacceptable,improved,embarrassing,heated,0
"Writing in the Belfast Telegraph, Mr Burnham said he would ""seek the views of the Irish Labour Party and others"". He added he wanted the ""people of Northern Ireland to make their voices heard"". Boyd Black, the Labour party NI secretary, welcomed Mr Burnham's call. Mr Black said the party has about 850 members plus many additional registered voters. He has openly backed Mr Burnham in the campaign and said he believes his promises of a review are genuine ""as he has always been consistent"". ""I welcome his support for our campaign to run candidates here. His promotion of us standing has definitely improved our membership numbers,"" he said. My Burnham tells the newspaper: ""I am proud of my family roots in the north of Ireland and, growing up in Liverpool, the strong connection between the city and Ireland was ever present."" ""I want the people of Northern Ireland to make their voices heard in the Labour Party and if I am elected leader, I'll ensure that the party is listening."" Jeremy Corbyn, the bookmakers' favourite in the leadership race, told the West Belfast Festival he would not support the party organising in Northern Ireland. Mr Burnham is standing along with Yvette Cooper, Jeremy Corbyn and Liz Kendall. Ballot papers were sent out on 14 August, with the result being announced on 12 September.",Labour leadership contender Andy Burnham has said he will support an @placeholder review of the ban on the Labour Party standing candidates in Northern Ireland .,immediate,historic,overall,upcoming,honorary,0
"A cabinet meeting heard the amount equates to £220 per taxpayer and the estimated bill was dubbed ""not affordable"". It comes after the Grenfell Tower fire in London and as the council works to remove cladding from two buildings. Only 75 out of 2,523 high rise and sheltered dwellings in the city currently have sprinklers. A report to the meeting said the cost of sprinklers could not be covered in the council's approved Capital Programme. Councillors were warned the upgrade could take several years due to ""capacity constraints in the industry"" following the London fire. They agreed to start the procurement process while lobbying the government for funding. Council leader Donna Jones said the authority needed a fully-costed programme of work in place, in anticipation of a government invitation to bid for funds. She said sprinklers might not be needed in all council residential buildings. Dave Curry, chief officer of Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, urged authorities to fit sprinklers, saying it was like ""having a firefighter in every room in your home"". Following his statement Southampton City Council revealed it would be ""retro-fitting"" sprinklers in some of the authority's high-rise blocks in the next month. Cladding on two of Portsmouth's 13 high rise blocks - Horatia House and Leamington House - is being removed after failing fire safety checks on 22 June. The council said all of its tower blocks complied with fire safety legislation.",Portsmouth City Council is facing a @placeholder £ 12.2 m bill to fit sprinklers in tower blocks and sheltered homes .,temporary,potential,special,fresh,further,1
"There have been some high-profile cases here. Breitbart reported that a mob attacked Germany's oldest church, St Reinold's Church in Dortmund. The website has subsequently published a lengthy defence of its original article, together with an admission that it is not in fact the oldest church in Germany. I visited the church and spoke at length to locals, including a pastor who works in the city (and was named in the Breitbart report), and a local refugee support worker. They were unanimous in the view that the Breitbart report misrepresented true events in service of an anti-Islamist agenda that was divisive and unjust. In Berlin, I spoke to Anas Modamani, a 19-year-old Syrian who enjoys taking selfies. So much so that three weeks after turning up in the German capital, having come from the outskirts of Damascus via a boat trip, Turkey, Greece and Macedonia, he took a selfie with Angela Merkel, who was visiting his hostel. It promptly went viral, together with the false claim that he was a terrorist. He is now suing Facebook. Germany's political class wants to take action. Lars Klingbeil, a fast-rising star of the Social Democratic Party who is a close associate of Martin Schulz, told me his plan to tackle fake news. Perhaps Damian Collins, the Tory chairman of Parliament's culture select committee here, who has launched an inquiry into fake news, could pick up some ideas. Facebook now employs independent fact-checkers here. Correctiv is a smart outfit whose employees are mostly young. Correctiv monitors suspicious stories, looking at how much they are being liked and shared. If the headline looks suspicious, or it appears on a website known to be dubious, the Correctiv team will contact the original sources for the story, to verify if it's true or not. They then mark it true or false, and send a message to all German users of the social media platform, indicating its rectitude or otherwise. They don't accept money from Facebook, because they want to retain total editorial independence. But they too are a sign of how, outside of America, Germany is leading the fight against fake news. Read more: Based on my conversations here, there are several reasons why Germany has got ahead of the curve on this important issue. First, Mrs Merkel's refugee policy is hugely controversial, and has galvanised that part of the political spectrum that, thus far, has shown the greatest propensity for creating fake news internationally: the nationalist far-right. It turns out letting in a huge number of refugees is a good way to mobilise purveyors of fake news. Second, because of Germany's 20th Century history, there is a hyper-sensitivity about the rise of that far-right. The success of Alternative for Germany, a nationalist party, and the ever-present but low-level threat from neo-Nazi groups make many Germans determined to act fast. Third, the traditional media sector here is very different to those of Britain and America. The most influential newspapers are staid rather than raucous; the cable news channels are more BBC or CNN than Fox News, and talk radio has nothing like the oomph that is generated by the likes of Rush Limbaugh or, now on LBC, Nigel Farage. Germany's conventional media market has created an opening for fake news, which of its very nature is salacious and exciting. Fourth, there have been several high-profile cases. The Modamani case is perhaps the most notorious. Groups like the Resistance of German Patriots have been happy to spread nationalist propaganda, with a limited regard for facts. Fifth, my sense is that Germany retains a strong belief in the competence and capability of government. If there is a social problem, goes this thinking, perhaps it is capable of a political solution, by virtue of smart regulation. That was the impression Mr Klingbeil gave, but the belief that fake news should be combated by regulation is not restricted to social democrats: Mrs Merkel's Christian Democrats are also putting pressure on Facebook to make it easier for users to flag suspicious content and delete posts, while those targeted by fake news would be given a right of reply. Sixth, there are local and national elections coming. Fearing a repeat of America's recent experience, where fake stories went viral and may have influenced some voters, Germany believes prevention is better than cure. And Facebook, damaged by the fallout from fake news about Donald Trump, appears to agree. Fake news is not a problem that is going to disappear soon; nor is it one that any journalist can ignore, or be neutral toward. It behoves all of us in this trade - at least those of us who retain a belief that truth is possible and necessary - to wish Germany success in this fight. You can watch my report on the News at Ten on BBC One tonight.","I have been in Dortmund and Berlin this week , @placeholder how Germany is leading the fightback against fake news .",seeing,confirms,imposing,investigating,advising,3
"Francee, the fortunate feline, was found and saved by Campbell Baird, who came to check on construction work at his new home. He only noticed the unfortunate cat after hearing ""meowing"" coming from the walls. ""I couldn't believe it at first,"" said Mr Baird. He used a drill, chisel and hammer to free Francee before posting a video of the unlikely cat rescue on Facebook in an effort to track down the owner. The video has since been shared more than 700 times and Francee has been reunited with her owner, a little shocked but uninjured from her ordeal. According to Mr Baird, the cat got stuck in a tiny cavity space after apparently clambering a ladder to the first floor. ""The only way in would have been from above so she must've climbed up and then got stuck down in between the wall. ""It's fortunate I came up to the house or the cat would not have been found. ""It was a small cavity space in the wall. I was able to pull some of the insulation out and then I got some tools to free her,"" said Mr Baird. ""I'm just happy I was able to get the cat back home again and everything worked out OK."" He added, with a laugh: ""My phone hasn't stopped since I posted the video. But all I wanted was to find the cat's owner and I'm glad I could do that.""",A cat in Carrickfergus was lucky to keep its nine lives after getting trapped in the wall of a @placeholder - built house .,partly,hastily,newly,highly,publicly,0
"Media playback is not supported on this device The match was postponed on Tuesday after snow made the pitch unplayable. ""You have to think whether or not it could all happen again here. It can all go wrong again in two weeks,"" Watzke told the news agency. The Dortmund team bus had to be pulled out of mud by a tractor at Lotte. This content will not work on your device, please check Javascript and cookies are enabled or update your browser The Frimo Stadium holds just 10,059 fans and the team were playing in Germany's regional leagues before being promoted last season. They have beaten top-flight sides Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen en route to the last eight. The game may be replayed on Tuesday, 14 March, between Dortmund's Bundesliga matches against Hertha Berlin (11 March) and Ingolstadt (17 March).","Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans - Joachim Watzke @placeholder their German Cup quarter - final at third - tier Sportfeude Lotte moved away from the minnows ' home ground , according to AFP .",considers,continued,wants,lost,inspired,2
"The company said that Kensington and Chelsea had seen prices plummet by 16% since a peak in September 2014. In Westminster it claimed there had been a fall of 22% between a peak in November and the end of May. It blamed the fall on the new stamp duty regime, introduced in December, which penalises expensive properties. Based on average prices, anyone buying a property in Kensington and Chelsea can now expect to pay more than £118,000 in stamp duty alone. ""This fall-off in the top tiers of the market has cooled activity levels too,"" said Adrian Gill, director of Reed Rains and Your Move estate agents, part of the LSL group. He said the number of homes being sold in London as a whole had dropped by 16% in the year to April. A wider survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) reported that the stock of houses per surveyor has fallen to its lowest level for at least 37 years. However, prices in the London suburbs - and other parts of England and Wales - continued to hit new highs, said LSL. According to its calculations, prices rose by 4.5% in the year to May, making the average cost of a home £277,178. That is similar to estimates by the Office for National Statistics, but much higher than figures from Halifax and Nationwide. Buyers of properties worth less than £937,000 now pay less in stamp duty than they used to. Prices in England's smallest county - Rutland - rose by 23.8% over the year, while those in the Welsh county of Carmarthenshire went up by 16.4%. Thirteen outer London boroughs saw prices hit new highs. Previous figures from the Land Registry have suggested that prices in the suburbs across England and Wales have been taking off, including in parts of Manchester. The separate RICS survey suggests prices in England and Wales could rise by as much as 25% over the next five years, due to the shortage of housing stock. It said that, away from the South East, the strongest growth was expected in north-west England, as a result of the government's northern powerhouse initiative. LSL's house price index is based on statistics released by the Land Registry, so includes cash sales.","House prices in the smartest parts of London have fallen by up to 22 % since last Autumn , according to the property @placeholder group LSL .",independent,era,consultancy,services,monitoring,3
"Officials say temperatures are lower than feared, but gusty winds are making it hard to contain the blazes in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. Six people have been treated for heat exposure, but nobody has died. A government commission says the heatwave and fires have been exacerbated by global warming. ""Climate change is increasing the risk of more frequent and longer heatwaves and more extreme hot days, as well as exacerbating bushfire conditions,"" the Climate Commission said in its report. It warned that ""when fire occurs in more extreme weather conditions, there is the potential for the fire to be far more intense and difficult to control"". The current heatwave saw the average maximum daily temperature across Australia reach 40.3C (104.5F) earlier this week, breaking the previous record of 40.17C registered in 1972, David Karoly, one of the report's authors, told the AFP news agency. However, on Saturday temperatures have somewhat eased in the three affected states where the fires have the potential to threaten communities, the BBC's Nick Bryant in New South Wales reports. He says that so far, local residents have not been fleeing their homes, but there is the worry that the winds will pick up and change direction. In 2009, more than 170 people died in the so-called Black Saturday firestorm - Australia's worst natural disaster in modern times.","Australian firefighters are @placeholder to tackle more than 100 bushfires , which have gutted houses and thousands of hectares of land .",required,entitled,expected,continuing,contracted,3
"Nishikori, the eighth seed from Japan, won just 13 points in a bizarre first set against the Spaniard, but won the deciding fourth set in just 22 minutes. ""I lost my mind in the first set,"" Nishikori said. ""After 6-0 down I knew I had to change something."" Seven of the top eight seeds remain in the men's draw. Third seed Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland beat Gael Monfils to move into the last eight, and will now face seventh seed Marin Cilic. Wawrinka, who could play Murray in the semi-finals, had to have treatment to his lower back during his 7-5 7-6 (9-7) 6-2 win on Court One, which ended French hopes of a first male champion since 1983. Cilic was handed a place in the quarter-finals when Kevin Anderson had to withdraw with an injury. South African Anderson, who beat Britain's Kyle Edmund in the third round, was 6-3 3-0 down to Cilic when he pulled out. Murray earlier powered into the last eight with a clinical performance to see off Russian Karen Khachanov. Tomas Berdych - knocked out by Khachanov in the second round - has parted company with coach Goran Ivanisevic. The former Wimbledon champion joined Berdych's coaching team last August. ""Goran and I will not be working together anymore,"" Berdych said on Twitter. ""I enjoyed the ride and we will remain great friends. ""Wish him all the best in the future and I am committed to go after my goals with current team.""",Kei Nishikori recovered from losing the first set to @placeholder to beat Fernando Verdasco 0 - 6 6 - 4 6 - 4 6 - 0 and set up a quarter - final with Andy Murray .,qualify,continue,love,thanks,recover,2
"Flight MH128, bound for Kuala Lumpur, returned to Melbourne on Wednesday after passenger Manodh Marks tried to enter the cockpit, police allege. Authorities said the Sri Lankan man was revealed not to be carrying explosives and it was not a terrorism incident. He felt ""vulnerable"" in custody and needed medical help, a court heard. Mr Marks, who has been living in Australia on student visa, is accused of endangering the safety of an aircraft and making threats or false statements. He had requested to see a mental health nurse and held concerns for his safety due to his ""age and appearance"", the Melbourne Magistrates' Court heard on Thursday. Victoria Police said the device he was carrying was a ""speaker-type"" object, not an explosive. Witnesses have described how passengers tackled the suspect and ""immobilised him"" after he allegedly made a bomb threat. Meanwhile, authorities were under pressure to explain the time it took for armed police to board the plane and arrest Mr Marks after it landed at Melbourne airport. According to local media, the 337 passengers and crew were forced to wait for up to 90 minutes. Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton said police had initially treated the situation as a possible terrorism incident, before deciding it was ""a case involving a mental health issue"". ""I certainly appreciate when you are on a plane in that situation one minute could seem like an hour,"" he said. ""The objective in any serious incident like this is to get every member of the crew, every passenger off the plane safely, and that is what was able to be achieved."" Police said that Mr Marks was released from a psychiatric facility on the day of the incident. He did not apply for bail.","A man charged over a bomb scare on a Malaysia Airlines flight has failed to appear in an Australian court because he feels @placeholder , his lawyer has said .",further,unsafe,violated,ignored,responsible,1
"The 205-million-year-old reptile was discovered in a drawer of fossils at the University of Bristol by student Catherine Klein. Measuring just 11cm (4in) from snout to tail, Clevosaurus sectumsemper is the smallest of the ""Gloucester lizards"". Ms Klein said the name was ""a nod"" to the sectumsempra curse cast by Severus Snape in Harry Potter. The previously unstudied ""drawer full of rocks"" was found in Woodleaze Quarry, near Bristol, in the 1980s. As part of a summer project, 21-year-old undergraduate Ms Klein extracted thousands of fossils from the rocks and was able to show ""enough differences"" from known clevosaurs to call it a new species. ""The new species probably lived in a relatively hostile environment because there is a relatively high occurrence of healed fractures,"" she said. ""Possibly the animals were fighting each other due to a limited food source, or perhaps they preyed on each other and bones were broken, but some individuals survived and their broken bones healed."" It was able to ""self-sharpen"" its ""blade-like teeth"" with each bite. ""The species name sectumsemper means 'always cut', and was chosen to reflect this,"" Ms Klein said. ""It is also a nod to the Harry Potter character Severus Snape, who made a spell called sectumsempra."" In J.K. Rowling's novels, Professor Snape invents the curse while studying at Hogwart's, where Harry later discovers the incantation inside one of the teacher's old textbooks. He unwittingly uses the spell - which acts on its victim like an ""invisible sword"" - against nemesis Draco Malfoy, and gravely injures him.",A previously - undiscovered species of @placeholder lizard has been named after a spell cast in the Harry Potter books .,black,invasive,magic,ancient,abnormal,3
"But ITV has confirmed that Gemma Collins has quit the show, becoming the first contestant to leave. After struggling with jungle life, the TOWIE star told producers she wanted to leave permanently. A spokesperson for ITV said: ""We're sorry to see Gemma go but respect her decision and wish her well."" No official reason has been given for the exit but anyone who has been watching her on it will know she's struggled with camp life. She diagnosed herself with malaria (she didn't have it... unsurprisingly) and claimed to have the ""worst diarrhoea ever"". There's also been a big reaction to the online trolling she's received following her appearance on the show with claims she was being 'fat shamed'. Only last week Gemma Collins spoke about being trolled and even abused on the street: ""[I get] 'Oh my God, you're so fat - die'. It's really distressing."" ""Like, if I'm in my car, people will shout or bash on the window. Things like, 'Oh look, it's that fat cow', it really hurts."" She breaks down in the interview with Heatworld.com where she talks about looking after her mum who's ""very ill with arthritis"". Talking through tears she added: ""So when you go from doing that to people shouting at you in the car, it's just ridiculous and it just makes you not want to do this anymore."" She says her friends can't believe it happens and that ""it's not going to stop until I lose weight"". There are laws on social media and what you can and can't tweet. Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube",She 's arguably been the most @placeholder personality to watch on this year 's I 'm a Celebrity .... Get Me Out Of Here.,ruthless,annoying,entertaining,competitive,prestigious,2
"A total of 22,503 people were left with unmanageable debts in the second quarter of the year, official figures from the Insolvency Service show. That was a 22% rise on the same period last year, the data covering England and Wales show. But an extensive period of low interest rates is expected to continue. This is likely to keep a lid on the number of people falling irretrievably behind on loan repayments. The rise in personal insolvencies were driven by a 15% rise in Individual Voluntary Arrangements - when those in debt come to an agreement on repaying debt with those to whom they owe money. More traditional bankruptcies, when a debtor's home is at risk, have fallen in number. Elsewhere in the UK, there was a 50% rise in individual insolvencies in Scotland over the same period, with 2,405 people going insolvent in the second quarter of the year. There were 755 individual insolvencies in Northern Ireland in the second quarter of the year, an 8.5% rise on the same quarter a year ago. Bankruptcy: The traditional way of escaping overwhelming debt. Ends after one year, but you are likely to lose all your assets, including your house, to pay something to the creditors Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA): A deal between you and your creditors, overseen by an insolvency practitioner. Less stigma, less chance of losing your home, but involves paying some of your debts in one go. Debt Relief Orders: Introduced in April 2009, these allow people with debts of less than £15,000 (£20,000 since October 2015) and minimal assets to write off debts without a full-blown bankruptcy",The number of people being declared insolvent has risen by a fifth on a year ago - but low interest rates mean the total is still @placeholder low .,extremely,comparatively,hugely,quite,effectively,1
"The Stirling Makar role was revived in 2009 with the appointment of Magi Gibson and then Anita Govan in 2012. Now the public are being invited to nominate the third Makar in recent times. Holders of the post must live in Stirling or have a ""strong connection with the area"", the council said. The Stirling Makar produces a poem each year that celebrates the Stirling area and its people. Provost Mike Robbins said: ""Through their work the Makar reconnects the modern, contemporary Stirling with its rich literary heritage. ""They also work to promote appreciation of poetry - and boost literacy in general - through work with community groups, including our schools."" The Makar is a civic appointment, with the post-holder appointed for a three-year term and receiving an honorarium of £1,000 a year. Nominations can be emailed to the council. The deadline is 18 December and the new Makar will be announced on 24 February.",Stirling Council is looking for a poet to fill a @placeholder position that dates back to the 15th Century and the reign of James IV .,major,skilled,rare,parliamentary,ceremonial,4
"On Friday, Donald Trump said the US military was ""locked and loaded"" to deal with North Korea, By mid afternoon, the FTSE 100 was down 71.50 points, or 1%, to 7,318.44, having dropped 1.4% on Thursday. Other markets in Europe also fell, with Germany's Dax index down 0.1% and France's Cac 40 dropping 1.1%. US markets held steady in early trade on Friday, with the Dow Jones edging up 0.1%. On the London stock market, mining shares saw the biggest falls as many metal prices were hit by the geopolitical concerns. Shares in Glencore, Rio Tinto and Anglo American were all down by more than 3%. ""The FTSE has carried on where it left off on Thursday, with yet another day of risk-off sentiment seeing investors shift out of equities,"" said Joshua Mahony, market analyst at IG. ""The UK headline index has crashed to the lowest level since late June, in a week which has turned from mundane to insane. ""For a week that has been largely devoid of major economic releases, Donald Trump's confrontational stance with North Korea has raised volatility across the board."" Gold - generally regarded as a safer asset in times of uncertainty - hit its highest price for more than two months on Friday, touching $1,288.97 an ounce at one point. On the currency markets, the pound was unchanged against the dollar at $1.2972 and down 0.3% against the euro at 1.0992 euros.",The UK 's stock market has fallen 1 % as worries over the @placeholder between the US and North Korea continue to rattle investors .,trade,relations,future,rivalry,situation,4
"Olivia Holden's skin is extremely sensitive to UV rays, and she is about to have her ninth operation to remove skin cancer in two years. Her local community raised £5,000 for the seven-year-old's school to be adapted and to create the garden. Her parents, Jodie and Phil Holden said it has changed her life. ""She's just a lot happier in herself because she can come out and it's safe,"" said Mrs Holden. ""The fact that she can come out without a mask on, without her shoes on, has made such a change it's unbelievable."" Olivia, from Clipstone, Nottinghamshire was diagnosed with xeroderma pigmentosum two years ago, and since then has avoided the sun. XP is a rare genetic skin condition for which there is no cure. It is characterized by an extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) rays. UV light damages the DNA in the skin and eyes of people with XP and they are unable to repair this damage. This damage presents itself as severe sunburn, abnormal freckles and sometimes eye problems. The damage to the DNA builds up and causes cancerous cell changes, meaning that people with XP are 10,000 times more likely to develop skin cancer. The only safe time to be outside is when it is dark. Even when indoors, people with XP can be harmed by daylight coming through windows and from the UV light that is emitted by many light bulbs. Source: XP Support Group Outside her home, she has to wear several layers of clothing, a special visor over her face and sun cream is reapplied every two hours. The garden cost about £1,500, and UV filters have been installed on windows at her school using the rest of the money. Fundraisers included one of Olivia's teachers, who raised about £600 by running the New York City Marathon. A concert also raised more than £1,000. Olivia's favourite bit of the garden is the hammock where the family - including nine-year-old brother Eddie - enjoy stargazing. ""We come out most nights because it's really bright and we can get the blankets and it's snuggly. I love it,"" she said.",A girl with a rare condition that makes sun @placeholder highly dangerous can finally play outside - after fundraising to create a night garden .,poisoning,exposure,therapeutic,protection,offer,1
"The voting is over and we don't have long to wait to see who will form the new Welsh Government. Regardless of who it is, there are a number of issues which are set to feature prominently in the first minister's in-tray. But what will these be? With only seven weeks separating the assembly election and the EU referendum, there will be little time to rest for a new first minister. We can expect to see the first minister back out on the campaign trail almost immediately, trying to secure the votes required to earn victory for their side. Nonetheless, the referendum is not an issue which is likely to vanish from the first minster's radar after 23 June. Whether the UK decides to remain in or leave the EU, the first minister will be eager to ensure they play a prominent part in any negotiations which follow the results; especially considering there are significant implications for devolved matters, such as agriculture and the environment. Undoubtedly, this is the issue that has attracted the most headlines during the election campaign. The first minister elected following 5 May is likely to want to get to grips with the steel crisis as soon as possible. With the UK government now getting involved in negotiations over the future of Port Talbot, a newly-elected first minister is likely to want to ensure the views of a new Welsh Government are also heard during this process. With so many jobs dependent on Tata's sites across Wales, this seems set to be an issue which will dominate the first few months of the fifth assembly. Back in the autumn of 2015, the UK Conservative government published its Draft Wales Bill, which was set to change the model of devolution in place in Wales. Following significant criticism of the bill, the then-Secretary of State for Wales, Stephen Crabb, announced in February 2016 progress of the bill would be delayed so it could undergo significant changes. With an updated version of the bill set to be published in the summer, the heated debated of last winter seems set to reignite. Wales' devolution settlement therefore appears set to become one of the primary issues facing the first minister very early on in the new term. Taxation powers are set to be devolved to Wales for the first time during the course of the next assembly. While these powers are likely to be devolved fully until 2018, the significance of this change means it is likely that taxation is set to feature prominently on the first minister's radar after 5 May. The first minister will be eager to develop an understanding of how the new system will work, and will wish to ensure Wales does not lose out financially as a result of these changes. The importance of taxation as a political issue in Wales could well be one of the defining issues of the next assembly. Health has been one of the devolved areas that has attracted most public scrutiny since the advent of devolution and this election campaign has been no different. As such, the first minister will be eager to be seen to be delivering on their party's manifesto promises during the early period of the next assembly. Given the fact health accounts for 46% of devolved expenditure, any changes made to the amount of money spent on health is sure to have a significant impact on spending in other devolved areas. Whatever the outcome following the assembly elections, the summer promises to be a busy period for whoever finds themselves lucky enough to be occupying the office of the first minister of Wales.","Steffan Evans , from Cardiff University 's Wales Governance Centre , looks at some of the issues the first minister will face after the dust @placeholder on Welsh Assembly election 2016 .",lost,confirmed,bowl,down,settles,4
"The former WBA heavyweight champion fights the little-known Australian three and a half years after his last fight - a victory over Dereck Chisora. ""Instead of dieting down I've been packing the food in, eating every two, two and a half hours,"" said Haye, 35. ""I'm setting alarms to make sure I eat, that the weight doesn't get too low."" Haye says he has reinvented himself since he fought Chisora at Upton Park in July 2012. Since that night, owing to a hand injury, a cut eye and a career-threatening shoulder injury, Haye has twice withdrawn from fights with Tyson Fury and another date with Manuel Charr, and in 2013 announced he had been advised to retire. In advance of his comeback, he has also switched his trainer from Adam Booth to Shane McGuigan, while deciding that his former strategy to be as light as possible was flawed. ""In my old training camps, I used to come in around 15 stone - I'd lose a stone just cutting my food down,"" said Haye. ""The general consensus back then was, the lighter I am, the closer I am to cruiserweight, the faster I will be. That's all well and good, but when you're cutting weight down so low, and sparring big guys, I get injured. ""I'm not as ripped as I was in my last few fights, but it's not a bodybuilding competition. I'm more ripped than [De Mori] though."" Despite being a relative unknown in Britain, De Mori has lost only once in his 33 career bouts. The 33-year-old Perth-born boxer's last defeat came in 2004, and 26 of his 29 victories have been via knockout. In his own words, De Mori has ""gone from a self-trained guy in my dad's garage with my wife wiping blood from my face to being properly trained"". He says he will not be relying on Haye breaking down injured, and will instead look for victory via a knockout. ""To put yourself in that position, you can't sit around on the outside dancing around and being defensive, you have to engage,"" said De Mori. ""It's a risky approach, but it's the only approach a guy with my style can take, and that's what I'm prepared for.""",David Haye says he has been setting two - hourly alarms to @placeholder himself to eat as he bulks up for his return against Mark de Mori on Saturday .,condemn,continue,remind,offer,bring,2
"It is taking legal action against Bossland at a court in California over the ""cheat"" tools for that and various other titles. It said that the tools lost it millions of dollars in sales and ruined the game for legitimate players. But the German company said a US court would have no jurisdiction over it. ""Blizzard's business depends upon its games being enjoyable and fair for players of all skill levels, and Blizzard expends an enormous amount of time and money to ensure that this is the case,"" the games developer said in a statement. ""The Bossland hacks destroy the integrity of the Blizzard games, thereby alienating and frustrating legitimate players and diverting revenue from Blizzard to defendants."" The Bossland cheat tool Watchover Tyrant offers Overwatch players variety of features, including making enemies visible. Blizzard already has 10 other continuing legal cases against Bossland in Germany. But the chief executive of Bossland, Zwetan Letschew, told news site Torrent Freak that he was surprised by the latest legal action and asked why it had taken ""five years"" for Blizzard to act. He added Bossland had not yet received the latest complaint. Howard Rubin, a partner at law firm Bird and Bird, said the US court would have jurisdiction over Bossland, because ""it is likely that the licence agreement is subject to US law"". And Blizzard has previously won similar cases - notably against MDY Industries, which creates similar tools. But Mr Rubin said Blizzard would nevertheless face an ""uphill struggle"" in its case against Bossland. ""They are pursuing the contractual angle - that this is a breach of the end-user agreement - and that the use of cheats induces a breach of contract, but I don't think that they will be successful,"" he said.",Games developer Blizzard is suing a German company over software that offers gamers advantages in its @placeholder first - person shooter game Overwatch .,popular,apparent,annual,secret,controversial,0
"A total of 240 children were signed up to Rep's Children and were able to see special annual performances by Birmingham Repertory Theatre. The theatre said all 400 babies born at Birmingham City and Sandwell hospitals in October 2004 were invited to join. The babies saw their first performance, Open House, aged just six months. It included actors singing the nursery rhyme Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and interactive play. Other shows included Dreams Come Out to Play, which was performed in a tent on the main stage, and Princess and Ginger, which the Rep's Children helped create. The project was funded by the city council, Sure Start, Heart of Birmingham PCT and the Baring Foundation. A second Rep's Children project begun in 2013, as part of the theatre's centenary celebrations. Alison Fuller, whose daughter Amaya was born on 1 October, 2004 and was among the first to join Rep's Children, said it had been an ""absolute privilege"" to take part. ""The Rep's vision was so forward thinking and in my humble opinion I believe the project has achieved what it set out to do, making the theatre accessible for all, regardless of race, culture or social status,"" she said. MS Fuller said it had a ""positive effect"" on her family, including her three older children who have pursued paths in drama and theatre production. Steve Ball, associate director at The Rep, said staff had enjoyed the experience and hoped the children would continue to see shows at the theatre. ""It's also been an amazing creative challenge for us to develop high quality and engaging live theatre for babies, toddlers and school-age children. ""When we started there were very few productions available to appeal to babies and toddlers, so we had to create it from scratch.""",A decade - long project to allow children from some of Birmingham 's most deprived areas to see @placeholder theatre for their first 10 years has come to a close .,adopted,urgent,free,famous,live,2
"Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders have been making progress on key issues since talks in Geneva began on Monday. Earlier, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said a deal on reunifying the island was ""very close"" but cautioned against hopes of a ""quick"" fix. The island's communities have been split since 1974. Key stumbling blocks to reaching a deal include the return of property to tens of thousands of Cypriots who fled their homes in 1974, and the question of whether any Turkish troops will remain in northern Cyprus after reunification. Turkey still has 30,000 troops stationed in the island's north, whose presence Greece opposes. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said discussions were ""at a critical juncture"" and that technical experts would now hold talks. Reports say the plan is for their meetings to begin on 18 January, with a focus on thorny security issues. Property: What should happen to the properties that Greek Cypriots had to abandon in 1974? Should they get the right to take their old homes back, or be compensated - and if so by how much? Security: How can the security of the Turkish Cypriots be guaranteed if Turkey's estimated 30,000 troops leave? Greek Cypriots see them as an occupying force, so should some stay or should Turkey retain the right to intervene? Who would act as a guarantor of the deal? The EU, of which Cyprus is already a member, or the UK, which has two military bases on the island? Power and the role of the EU: There is talk of a rotating presidency, but how would that work? And could a Turkish Cypriot president really represent the country from time-to-time at EU summits? Territory: How much more territory should Greek Cypriots gain to reflect the fact that they make up the majority of the island's population? UN peacekeeping forces estimate that 165,000 Greek Cypriots fled or were expelled from the north, and 45,000 Turkish Cypriots from the south, although the parties to the conflict say the figures are higher. Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias said himself, Mr Cavusoglu and UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson - who represent Cyprus's security guarantors - could meet again on 23 January. The end goal is for the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities to share power in a two-state federation. Any deal would have to win the support of both Cypriot communities in separate referendums. The talks look set to continue for some weeks, says the BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale, who is in Geneva.","Cyprus @placeholder talks will soon continue at the expert level , the Greek and Turkish foreign ministers say .",security,relations,peace,hopeful,government,2
"The League One club's game against Doncaster on Sunday has been postponed by the Rugby Football League. A joint statement from the RFL, York Council and York City FC said they ""firmly believe there is a future for professional rugby league in York"". Knights head coach James Ford has also revealed that there are people considering a takeover of the club. ""I'm probably a little bit out of my remit, but I know there are potentially one or two people interested,"" he told BBC Radio York. ""I think primarily we need to stabilise this year, get through our fixtures and make a real crack at these Super 8s."" Meanwhile, York Council has said plans for a new community stadium will not change despite the Knights' uncertain future. Knights were set to share the stadium with York City, whose Bootham Crescent ground is currently used by both teams, when it opens in the spring of 2018. The joint statement said: ""We continue to work to resolve this situation and are hopeful that ways can be found for James Ford and his players to be able to fulfil the remainder of their fixtures. ""Whatever the Knights' future, there is a future for the Community Stadium and community facilities in York, which are all progressing well.""",York City Knights may play their remaining fixtures this season despite announcing their @placeholder on Thursday .,closure,decision,loss,status,ban,0
"Muslim communities have historically not relied upon hospices, with families instead caring for relatives at home, the report by the Woolf Institute says. But that is becoming harder, with more parents both now working, it added. It called for better planning so Muslim patients can access care in the future. The study warned that demographic changes within Muslim communities were likely to increase the demand for hospice and end-of-life care. Although still younger on average than the wider UK population, the number of Muslims aged 65 and over was increasing steadily, the report added. The number of elderly Muslim people was expected to reach 250,000 in the next 15 years, it said. But it said there were ""glaring gaps"" when it came to data around the number of Muslims using hospices in the UK. The report called for local councils, the NHS and hospices to ensure data was recorded about the religion and ethnicity of those using their services to help plan care in the future. It concluded that, unless action was taken now, Muslim communities would not be able to access vital services when they needed them most.","UK hospices could see a significant increase in Muslim patients in the coming years , in part due to changes to the @placeholder family structure , a report has suggested .",traditional,local,christian,national,annual,0
"Three providers of Virtual Private Network (VPN) systems reported that updates to China's firewall had hindered people using their services. The providers affected are Astrill, StrongVPN and Golden Frog. Many Chinese people use VPNs to visit websites outside the country that they would not be able to reach without the aid of such tools. Sites blocked in China include services operated by web giants such as Google, Facebook and Twitter. China operates a very sophisticated net censorship system that both limits the places people can go online and what they can search for and discuss. A VPN works by setting up a dedicated, encrypted link between a person's computer and the website or service they want to use and makes spying on the data flowing across the connection difficult. Chinese state media said the blocks had been imposed ""for safety"". Reuters reported that a cybersecurity expert at a state-backed think tank said the upgrades to the nation's firewall had been carried out to preserve China's ""cyberspace sovereignty"". The renewed attempt to stifle use of VPNs comes as the ruling Communist party seeks to clamp down on corruption by top officials, Prof Xiao Qiang from Berkeley's School of Information told AP. The clampdown was ""a very clearly related fact with the amount of political rumours and information related to China's high politics showing up in websites outside of China,'' he said. The services that have been hit are almost exclusively used by individuals and are often accessed via mobile phones. China has not put any restrictions on the use of VPNs inside large corporations. Sunday Yokubaitis, president of the Golden Frog VPN service, told Reuters: ""This week's attack on VPNs that affected us and other VPN providers is more sophisticated than what we've seen in the past."" Despite this, Golden Frog said access to some of its servers was still unimpeded. StrongVPN said via its blog that it was ""working diligently"" to restore access to servers it had in China. In addition, it said customers should attempt to connect at non-peak hours to limit the load on its network.",China has blocked several @placeholder services that let citizens skirt state censorship systems .,social,popular,major,unusual,legal,1
"The Celtic captain has yet to hold talks with Scotland coach Gordon Strachan, but hopes to be selected for the crucial encounter at Hampden. Brown announced his retirement from international football in August, citing concerns over injury problems. However, he reversed the decision and faced England at Wembley in November. He earned his 52nd cap in last month's World Cup qualifying victory over Slovenia at Hampden, a result which kept the Scots' feint hopes of qualifying for Russia 2018 alive. West Brom midfielder Darren Fletcher assumed the captaincy after Brown elected to withdraw from Scotland duty last year, though the Celtic man reclaimed the armband against Slovenia in Fletcher's absence. Scotland sit fourth in World Cup qualifying Group F, having collected seven points from their first five fixtures. England top the group on 13 points, with Slovakia second on nine points and Slovenia one point ahead of Strachan's side. You can watch the interview with Scott Brown on Football Focus on BBC One, Saturday 8 April at midday.",Scott Brown has told BBC Sport he is @placeholder and ready to play for Scotland in the World Cup qualifier against England in June .,available,expected,19,free,willing,4
"The 20-year-old from Bournemouth, in her first European Tour appearance of the 2017 season, finished with a six-under 67 for 11 under overall. South Korean duo Hae Rym Kim and Seon Woo Bae contested a play-off after both finished on 14 under over three rounds, with the former holding on for victory. ""I played well and my long game was really good,"" Hall said. ""If I had reached the hole with more of my putts then I might have been in a play-off, but I'm joint third and I'm very happy with that."" Also tied for third were South Korea's Lee So-young and Min Sung Kim. Scotland's Kylie Henry, 31, finished 13th on six under par.","England 's Georgia Hall finished third in the SGF67 World Ladies Championship in wet @placeholder in Haikou , China .",remains,stay,success,conditions,friendly,3
"From Saturday, there is full staffing of more than 170 lifeguards covering 32 beaches in Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and the Vale of Glamorgan. The summer season runs until September. Lifeguard manager Stuart Thompson said people should ""choose a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flags.""",RNLI lifeguards at beaches across south and west Wales are now at their full @placeholder for the summer season .,status,recognition,outlook,services,complement,4
"Rangers avoided relegation by finishing 10th but the club was later charged for failing to implement Haveron's touchline ban against Dungannnon. It could have resulted in Carrick losing three points and being relegated but the Irish FA decided not to apply any sanction following a hearing. Haveron replaced Michael Hughes as Rangers boss in September 2013. ""The Board of Carrick Rangers FC can announce that we have accepted the resignation of manager Gary Haveron and assistant manager Steven Mills,"" said the club on Monday. ""Following discussions between the Board and the management team, we were unable to establish a mutual agreement on the best way forward for the club."" He guided Carrick to Championship success in his first full season and with it a return to top-flight football. Last month's dramatic 2-1 victory over Ballinamallard United on the final day of the season moved Carrick from the bottom to 10th and safety. Their Premiership status was threatened by the touchline charge but the IFA Disciplinary opted to ""exercise its discretion"" in not imposing a sanction. Warrenpoint Town, who finished bottom but just a point behind Carrick, have appealed the IFA ruling.",Gary Haveron has resigned as manager of Premiership side Carrick Rangers after a @placeholder end to the season .,successful,potential,bad,disastrous,controversial,4
"The BBC takes a look at other statues in recent history that have been removed for what they symbolised. In 2003, when US tanks rolled into Baghdad and ousted the government of Saddam Hussein from power there were celebrations in the main square. Iraqi men tried to pull down a huge statue of Saddam Hussein but were unable to. US troops then joined in and used an armoured vehicle to dismantle it. The scene was watched live on television by millions of people around the world. In 2011, Libyan rebels took  Col Muammar Gaddafi's Bab al-Aziziya compound in Tripoli, one of the final areas that remained in his control after an uprising. Footage on local television showed fighters breaking off the head of a statue of the leader and kicking it along the ground. In December 2013, anti-government protests erupted in the streets of the Ukrainian capital Kiev, after the government refused a deal on closer ties with the European Union. Protesters, who opposed a customs union with Russia, toppled a statue of Russian revolutionary leader Vladimir Lenin and smashed it with hammers. It sparked the destruction of Lenin statues in various other Ukrainian cities.. The statue of Felix Dzerzhinsky, the founder of the first Soviet secret police force, the Cheka, was removed from Moscow's Lubyanka Square in 1991. It came after the collapse of a coup against the then Soviet leader, Mikhail Gorbachev. The Cheka was one of the former names of the KGB. Throughout the Communist era it was responsible for abducting, torturing and killing many thousands of people. In 2013, a bronze statue of French footballer Zinedine Zidane's infamous 2006 World Cup final headbutt was taken down from the Corniche in Doha, Qatar. The sculpture, by an Algerian-born French artist, had only been installed a few weeks earlier, but prompted outrage from Muslim conservatives who believed it encouraged idolatry. Others thought it promoted violence or was in bad taste. It portrays Zidane headbutting Italy's Marco Materazzi.",A monument to British colonialist Cecil Rhodes at the University of Cape Town has been taken down after students protested saying it was a symbol of historical white @placeholder .,difficulties,oppression,conditions,controversy,misconduct,1
"23 November 2016 Last updated at 00:09 GMT ""They told me this was for men, but I broke these barriers"", says Marcela, one of the female stars of ""Lucha Libre"". As part of the BBC's 100 Women season, we caught up with her and her friends as they were training at the historic Arena Mexico. Video by Anna Bressanin. Archival images courtesy of Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre. Our 100 Women season showcases three weeks of inspirational stories about 100 influential and inspirational women around the world . We create documentaries, features and interviews, giving more space for stories that put women at the centre. We want YOU to get involved with your comments, views and ideas. You can find us on: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, and YouTube using the hashtag #100Women. You can also listen to the programmes. Spread the word by sharing your favourite posts and your own stories using #100women",Mexican @placeholder wrestling has long been a male preserve . But that is changing fast .,special,political,champion,traditional,national,3
"Team Sky's Gianni Moscon is facing disciplinary action from Team Sky after it emerged he used racially abusive language towards FDJ's Kevin Reza at the end of Friday's stage three. Italian Moscon apologised and rode in Sunday's final stage. ""Any complaint will be investigated,"" the UCI told BBC Sport. Team Sky chose not to withdraw Moscon from the race following discussions with FDJ. Moscon has apologised to Frenchman Reza and his team-mates but the British team will consider what action to take after establishing all of the facts of the incident. This content will not work on your device, please check Javascript and cookies are enabled or update your browser",Cycling 's governing body has warned that any rider found guilty of racism will be @placeholder after an incident during the Tour de Romandie .,true,developed,prevented,sanctioned,released,3
"Daniel Innes, 20, and Jordan McIsaac, 18, put one of the lizards in a kitchen blender and the other fell to its death. The pair filmed the act on a mobile phone during a house party in Aberchirder in March last year. The sheriff said it was one of the most ""difficult"" cases he has faced. Banff Sheriff Court heard Innes and McIsaac used the householder's teenage son's phone to film the crime as he slept. His mother Amanda Bibby, 33, returned home early from a weekend break to find her pets dead, with Innes also causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to her home. Sheriff Philip Mann told Innes and McIsaac that their crime was ""chillingly evil"" and a ""matter of great concern"". ""You've given me one of the most difficult cases I've yet to deal with on the bench and I've been on the bench for about 11 years,"" he said. He deferred the sentence for three months for good behaviour and for the men to show they are ""truly remorseful."" The sheriff also suggested the men contact the Scottish SPCA to ask if there was anything they could do to make amends for their behaviour. He told the men that if they returned with a positive letter from the charity they would be spared jail. However, responding to the case Scottish SPCA Ch Supt Mike Flynn said: ""Due to the horrific nature of their crime it would not be appropriate for them to volunteer with the society."" Mr Flynn added that the organisation was pleased to see that the pair had been dealt with by the court.","Two men who killed an Aberdeenshire family 's pet geckos in a "" chillingly evil "" act have been told they will avoid jail if they show true @placeholder .",remorse,status,love,compassion,criticism,0
"Officers said they have ""drawn a blank"" since finding the body in woodland off Peartree Avenue, Southampton, on Monday. The man was wearing a sweatshirt from Zimbabwe, Hampshire Constabulary said. He also had a tattoo on his upper right arm, drawn in ""blue/black"" ink, of an eagle's head with its mouth wide open. The man was 6ft 3in (1.9m) tall, of ""proportionate build"", aged between 40 and 60, with a full head of greying hair. His sweatshirt, described by police as grey, sports a badge showing a bird next to the words Mahenye Safari Lodge, Cona-re-zhou, Zimbabwe. He was also wearing tracksuit bottoms bearing a Monster logo, and a pair of trainers. It has not been possible to determine the man's ethnicity, and he does not match the description of anyone reported missing, the force said. Launching an appeal for the public's help, Det Con Mark Blake said: ""We are hoping that someone must know who this man is - someone must be missing him. ""He could be from anywhere, we just don't know.""","An unusual sweatshirt logo and "" @placeholder "" tattoo could hold the key to a dead man 's identity - after police were unable to establish who he was .",distinctive,ambitious,c,offensive,v,0
"With the club unlikely to close the 12-point gap to the play-off places over the final nine matches, Batth insists the campaign is not going to peter out. ""Definitely not - that's not how we see it in the dressing room,"" Batth, 25, told BBC WM 95.6. ""It's very much business as usual, we're all working very hard."" A slow start to the campaign, winning just six of their opening 22 Championship matches, affected Wolves' early prospects of challenging for promotion. The club have also been hit by a spate of injuries to key players, including Wales international Dave Edwards, and the sale of star striker Benilk Afobe to Bournemouth in January. Four successive wins in December and January closed the gap to the top six to six points, but two victories in the past 11 games leaves Wolves 12th in the table after 37 matches. But Batth insists they will put the last few fixtures to good use. ""We need to improve our system and keep progressing,"" he added. ""We have to win games at home - we've not done that enough this season, we've got to give the fans something to be happy about watching.""",Captain Danny Batth says Wolves players will use the @placeholder games this season to give the fans something to be proud of .,league,challenge,effect,best,remaining,4
"Taylor has been signed as a replacement for injured South African Vernon Philander. Glamorgan have called up batsman Will Bragg after back trouble to bolster their batting. Fast bowler Timm Van der Gugten is also named in the squad after a shoulder injury. Glamorgan have two points and Sussex one from the opening two rounds of matches in the South Group. Glamorgan captain Jacques Rudolph scored a club record 169 not out on their last Cup visit to Hove in 2014 and also made 87 in the Championship in 2016. ""I've thoroughly enjoyed playing there, and I've been very happy with my own form over the last few games,"" he told BBC Wales Sport. ""But it's important to extend that. ""After making 57 [against Surrey]. it allows me an opportunity to go big, which I didn't. ""Sussex as a whole are always very competitive, I know David Wiese and Stiaan van Zyl, I've played with David and against Stiaan back in South Africa quite a lot and they're obviously class players."" Sussex are still without fast bowlers Tymal Mills and Chris Jordan, who are playing in the Indian Premier League, while Academy spinner Nick Oxley is included in a 13-man squad. Sussex (from): Chris Nash, Luke Wright (capt), Harry Finch, Stiaan van Zyl, Laurie Evans, Ben Brown, David Wiese, Jofra Archer, Danny Briggs, Will Beer, George Garton, Jerome Taylor, Nick Oxley. Glamorgan (from): Jacques Rudolph (capt), David Lloyd, Will Bragg, Colin Ingram, Kiran Carlson, Chris Cooke, Aneurin Donald, Andrew Salter, Owen Morgan, Craig Meschede, Marchant De Lange, Michael Hogan, Lukas Carey, Timm Van der Gugten.",Sussex are set to give a @placeholder to West Indian seamer Jerome Taylor in the One - Day Cup match against Glamorgan at Hove .,success,chance,debut,thanks,run,2
"According to the latest States figures on kerbside recycling, the amount of black bag waste sent to Mont Cuet has dropped by 950 tonnes. This is in comparison to when the trial started in March last year. Deputy Scott Ogier said the plan to deal with the island's waste was heading in the right direction. Mr Ogier said: ""In just over 10 years, the proportion of household material being recycled has gone from less than 20% to more than 45%. That is something that we can all be very proud of."" Nearly 470 tonnes of additional materials have been recycled in the first full year of kerbside collections, the States of Guernsey reported.","Guernsey 's public services minister has described an 8 % drop in black bag waste during kerbside recycling trials as "" a @placeholder "" .",neutral,success,blessing,future,shock,1
"A human rights group said 38 died and at least 20 others were badly injured when the truck they were in collided with another vehicle on Friday. They were on their way to the king's residence for the annual reed dance. Every year about 40,000 girls and young women take part in the ceremony, during which King Mswati chooses his new wife. The eight-day event, which sees the women parade semi-naked in front of the royal residence, has been heavily criticised by rights groups who say it is outdated and sexist. Women come from across the country to take part, with many travelling in trucks. The accident on Friday happened when the two vehicles collided along the highway between the capital Mbabane and Manzini. Witnesses said many of the women were flung out of the truck involved. Swaziland is one of the world's last remaining absolute monarchies. It has been ruled by King Mswati III since 1986 after he took over from his father, King Sobhuza II, who reigned for 60 years. Swaziland held parliamentary elections in 2013, but many international observers say the electoral process is manipulated to prolong the king's hold on power. Read more: Swaziland profile in full",Dozens of girls and young women are reported to have been killed in a road crash in Swaziland while travelling to a famous @placeholder festival .,traditional,personal,philanthropic,international,tragic,0
"The numbers beat market expectations, but would mark a fall of more than 30% in profit from a year earlier. The world's biggest maker of mobile phones and TVs said it expects sales of 47 trillion won for the period. The company will publish full financial results later this month. Samsung's mobile division, its biggest business, has been struggling to maintain its dominance against rivals such as Apple and Chinese smartphone-makers including Xiaomi. Bryan Ma from consultancy IDC Asia Pacific told the BBC that the numbers were encouraging and fell in line with some of the firm's most recent reviews, which had been positive. ""It's not clear that they're out of the woods yet,"" he said, ""but there are some encouraging signs."" ""The thing to remember about Samsung is that it's not just a smartphone company ... so if they're not strong enough in that sector they can make up for it elsewhere.""",South Korea 's Samsung Electronics has forecast a @placeholder operating profit of about 5.9 trillion won ( $ 5.44 bn ; £ 3.65 bn ) for the first three months of 2015 .,potential,gross,reported,detailed,quarterly,4
"John Concannon has dementia and hearing difficulties and went missing on Tuesday 10 November. The 71-year-old's last known sighting was getting off a bus in the Lenamore Road area of Derry, near the border with County Donegal. His brother Robert said it is ""an ongoing nightmare"" with no closure. Over Christmas Mr Concannon's family made an appeal for his safe return. They believe he went missing because he got on the wrong bus. ""It would wear you down, you're waking up and going to be thinking about John, wondering are you going to get a phone call or a knock on the door,"" Robert said. ""At the same time it would be a bit of a relief if you did get that. ""It's the not knowing and for his two sons and the rest of the family it's a thing you wouldn't wish to happen to anybody else,"" he added. So far, all reported sightings of Mr Concannon have not led the family closer to his location. Search teams are still operating along the border with Donegal, checking for fragments of the pensioner's clothing. ""Your head is telling you that if you do find John it will be in the wrong circumstances but your heart is always in hope. ""John is confused and totally deaf and if somebody came across him they wouldn't be able to get information out of him and would phone the police. ""That hasn't happened, so to me John isn't moving. Because of that I think the other scenario is the more likely one,"" Robert said. John Concannon is described as being 5ft 6in tall, of medium build and with grey hair. He was wearing a black and grey beanie hat, a black coat, checked shirt and navy trousers when he went missing.",The family of a pensioner from Londonderry who went missing six months ago have said they ' fear for his @placeholder ' .,lives,welfare,family,national,safety,4
"The Oak Leafers earned their place in Monday's 4A draw by battling back to beat Ulster rivals Cavan on Saturday. The match will be played at Breffni Park in Cavan on Saturday, 23 July (17:00 BST) with the winners going into the All-Ireland quarter-finals. Donegal, beaten by Tyrone in the Ulster final, will play Cork in Round 4B on 30 July at Croke Park (16:00) Donegal led by four points at one stage at Clones, but Tyrone stormed back to take their first provincial title for six years with a 0-13 to 0-11 victory. Peadar Healy's Cork progressed by beating Monaghan's conquerors Longford 2-9 to 1-6 on Saturday.",Derry have been drawn to play Tipperary in the fourth round of the All - Ireland Football Championship @placeholder .,success,gets,qualifiers,conditions,tournament,2
"Edwards, 36, retired on Wednesday and is the only player - man or woman - to captain England in 200 internationals. ""Grassroots is an area we've not taken enough care of recently,"" said England women's cricket director Clare Connor. ""We must make sure we look after every player and make sure they are as valued as Charlotte Edwards."" Media playback is not supported on this device Connor, herself a former England captain, added that the grassroots game would be ""an area of investment"" for the England and Wales Cricket Board ""over the next few years"" as they try to capitalise on the 'Chance to Shine' initiative, which has attracted 1.3 million female players to the game in the past decade. The Women's Super League is also scheduled to start in July and England will host the World Cup in 2017. Speaking at the Women's Sport Trust Awards, Connor told BBC Sport: ""It's no good just having an elite game. ""We have to think more  broadly about how we make sure the inspiration of the England team connects with the next generation. ""We've seen huge growth in girls playing the game. The number of clubs is up by 600% over the past 10 years so the numbers are looking healthy. ""But we've got to become more strategic about how we convert those huge numbers into lifelong players. That doesn't mean they all go on to play county cricket, or for England, but stay with clubs for a long time.""","There must be @placeholder focus on the English grassroots game to build on the legacy of Charlotte Edwards , says the head of England women 's cricket .",enough,some,fresh,renewed,greater,4
"In a statement, the US Navy said it had lost confidence in Eric Rasch, who was in charge of a riverine squadron at the time of the incident in the Gulf. A Navy official said Cmdr Rasch had been re-assigned. The sailors were released after intense diplomacy between US Secretary of State John Kerry and top Iranian officials. On Thursday, the US Navy official said that Cmdr Rasch had failed to provide effective leadership, leading to a lack of oversight, complacency and failure to maintain standards in his unit. The official - who spoke on condition of anonymity - did not say what the former commander's new role was. In January, the sailors - nine men and a woman - were detained when one of their two vessels broke down while training in the Gulf. They were then taken to Farsi Island, in the middle of the Gulf, where Iran has a naval base. The incursion was ""unintentional"", the Iranian Revolutionary Guards were quoted as saying at the time. The sailors were released after about 15 hours, and after Iran said they apologised. But Vice-President Joe Biden later said that the boat had had simply a problem and there was ""nothing to apologise for"". The US said at the time it was investigating how the sailors entered Iranian waters.",The US Navy has demoted the commander of 10 US sailors who in January entered Iranian territorial waters and were @placeholder detained .,reportedly,illegally,false,briefly,also,3
"Nurse Josie Butler yelled ""That's for raping our sovereignty"" when she threw what appeared to be a large rubber penis at Steven Joyce's face. She said it was a protest against the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal, signed in Auckland on Thursday. Mr Joyce was unhurt and later took to Twitter to make a joke of the incident. Prime Minister John Key had pulled out of attending the event amid a row about New Zealand's role in the TPP. New Zealand's national day marks the 1840 signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, which made New Zealand a part of the British Empire and guaranteed rights to the indigenous Maori population, although many were not fully respected. Mr Joyce did not appear to be harmed by the missile, which hit him in the face as he was talking to reporters. Ms Butler was taken away by police, but is reportedly now out of custody with no charges laid against her. The minister himself appeared to take it in good humour, suggesting that a popular gif made of the incident be sent to the US Daily Show comedian John Oliver - known for making jokes about New Zealand - ""so we can get it over with"". The demonstration also led to numerous humorous responses on social media, with some dubbing it #dildogate. Prime ministers usually attend Waitangi Day events at the invitation of the Maori trustees of the Te Tii Marae land, on which the Waitangi Treaty was signed. But Mr Key pulled out of attending on Thursday after the trustees told him he would not be allowed to discuss politics at the signing location. The dispute centred on the TPP, a 12-nation trade pact which has angered many Maori who say it surrenders national sovereignty that should be guaranteed by the treaty. Signing it days before Waitangi Day was also seen as insensitive. Other activists have also criticised the deal for, they say, undermining environmental, social and other protections. Ms Butler, who has campaigned against the deal, told media the TPP would increase the price of medicines and undermine public healthcare.","New Zealand 's @placeholder development minister has been hit by a sex toy while speaking at an event for Waitangi Day , a national commemoration .",first,former,economic,famous,independent,2
"Media playback is not supported on this device Jones criticised Robshaw, 29, during the 2015 World Cup and appointed Dylan Hartley to replace him as captain. But the flanker has played in each of England's four Six Nations victories as they close in on a Grand Slam. ""To come back and play such a pivotal role in the resurrection of the team, I think it is just outstanding,"" Jones told BBC Radio 5 live's Sportsweek. Robshaw won his 47th cap in Saturday's 25-21 win over Wales. Jones said the Harlequins player had gone through ""an enormous amount of hurt"" after England went out of their home World Cup at the group stage. He added: ""To be splashed on the papers, basically the villain of English rugby, and have to endure the captaincy debate, which I didn't help but was necessary. ""It would have been easy for him to go back to Harlequins and ply his trade there and have a nice easy life but he really wanted to continue playing for England."" Jones, who coached Japan at the World Cup and succeeded Stuart Lancaster as England coach in November, said Robshaw had been ""absolutely fantastic"". He added: ""He's done it himself. I've just given him a little bit of guidance. The guidance I've given him is what can his new goals be - he can be the best number six in European rugby. ""If you were picking a Six Nations team now, he would definitely get in a best 15 at number six."" Media playback is not supported on this device","England head coach Eddie Jones says former captain Chris Robshaw 's @placeholder to the team is "" absolutely enormous "" .",progress,commitment,loss,value,loyalty,3
"The tale, which will be produced by Red - the company behind Last Tango in Halifax - follows the lives of the two sons of African spider-god Anansi. Gaiman, whose 2001 novel American Gods, is also being developed for US television, said he was ""thrilled"". Confirming the series on his blog, Gaiman said he hoped Red would ""make an absolutely brilliant faithful version"". Gaiman is the creator of the celebrated Sandman comic series and the author of best-selling titles such as Coraline and The Ocean at the End of the Lane. American Gods, which was previously in development with HBO ""for several years"", has been picked up by Freemantle Media after three different script versions were all rejected by HBO and the option eventually expired. 'Smoother run' ""As to where you will be able to see it, who is going to be in it, who will be writing or show-running, none of these things have yet been settled,"" wrote Gaiman, announcing the project's move to Fremantle. ""But it already looks like it's going to be a smoother run developing it than it had at HBO, so I am very pleased."" He claims Fremantle will have a more difficult task adapting American Gods ""as they are going to have to open [it] up into something bigger than the book"". Gaiman will executive produce the series. Red, whose hits have included Scott and Bailey and Queer as Folk told the Guardian they were ""very excited"", but stressed that Anansi Boys remained in ""very early development"".",The BBC is adapting Neil Gaiman 's @placeholder novel Anansi Boys into a TV mini-series .,classic,annual,debut,original,fantasy,4
"Media playback is unsupported on your device 23 July 2013 Last updated at 06:00 BST The baby was delivered at 16:24 BST at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, west London, weighing 8lb 6oz. The duke is based at RAF Valley on Anglesey, north Wales, where he and his wife share a cottage. Flt Lt William Wales - who, as monarch, will one day be head of the armed forces - has spent recent years flying rescue missions, and qualified as a helicopter captain in 2012. Here is what his colleagues had to say to him. Wales welcomes 'joyous' royal birth",RAF crewmates of Prince William have sent their @placeholder to him and the Duchess of Cambridge after the birth of their son .,congratulations,reign,challenge,children,limits,0
"New MRI, CT and mammography scanners will replace existing machines in hospitals in each of Wales' seven health board areas. Health Secretary Vaughan Gething said it showed the Welsh Government was ""putting our money where our mouth is"". The machines should be in place by the end of March 2017. Newport's Royal Gwent Hospital got a  new MRI scanner 12 months ago and it is similar to the machines which will be rolled out to other hospitals. MRI manager John Furnish said: ""This machine has greater capabilities - it can scan giving a higher signal level in the images, which makes them much better to look at, better resolution and there are certain areas where we can do techniques we could not do before."" Alison Lee, radiology directorate manager at the Aneurin Bevan Health Board, added: ""I think we're up against a rock and a hard place at the moment with the demand in patient scans going up and this development ensures that patients receive a scan of the best diagnostic quality that we can give."" On top of Thursday's announcement, a further £15m has been allocated for diagnostic equipment in the 2017-18 draft budget agreement.",More than £ 16 m will be spent on new diagnostic imaging equipment at Welsh hospitals in a bid to tackle the @placeholder of appointment cancellations .,role,risk,issue,problems,quality,2
"The country remains in a political stalemate following December's inconclusive election. On the request of King Felipe VI, PSOE leader Pedro Sanchez has been leading talks with other parties. But Podemos (We Can) leader Pablo Iglesias demanded that he stop speaking with centrist Ciudadanos (Citizens). ""Our negotiating team will be ready as soon as the Socialists opt for a government of progress,"" Reuters quoted him as saying. The move followed a survey on Thursday that showed Podemos would come second in a new national election, overtaking the Socialists. Despite coming first in the election with close to 29% of the vote, acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy of the conservative Popular Party (PP) lacks the support to form a government. Mr Sanchez said he would continue to talk with all parties except the PP and called for Mr Iglesias to reconsider his demand. The El Pais newspaper quoted him as saying: ""There are things that divide us, but one thing unites us all: we have to end the government of Mariano Rajoy and the PP."" Mr Sanchez earlier pledged to form a ""progressive and reformist"" government. Podemos, Ciudadanos and smaller regional parties hold the balance of power in Spanish politics, which has been dominated for decades by the PP and PSOE. If no working government can be formed, a fresh general election will be called.",Spain 's Socialists ( PSOE ) have rejected a demand from the anti-austerity Podemos party for @placeholder talks to form a new government .,further,direct,personal,urgent,exclusive,4
"John Biggadike died when he fell while in the hoist and was impaled on a metal post at Boston Pilgrim Hospital. At Lincoln Crown Court, the prosecution alleged hospital staff were not adequately trained and had wrongly removed a knee support pad. United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust denies breaching health and safety regulations. Mr Biggadike was receiving physiotherapy at the hospital ahead of being discharged in April 2012 when the incident happened. More stories from around Lincolnshire The defence suggest Mr Biggadike's death was not caused by failings in training, but by a failure to act after a previous ""serious incident"" with a hoist at a hospital in Leicester in 2007. Jurors heard evidence from Sarah Vincent, representing the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Mrs Vincent admitted the Leicester incident was ""serious"" but conceded the subsequent MHRA investigation was limited to questioning the hoist manufacturer's own investigation and making sure the hospital trust had instructions for using the hoist. United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust denies breach of health and safety regulations by exposing non-employees to risk by failing to train, supervise and monitor its employees in relation to the safe use of the lifting hoist on dates between July 2001 and April 2012. The trial continues.","Instructions for a hoist involved in the death of a hospital patient were not @placeholder , a court has heard .",welcoming,implemented,available,granted,comprehensive,4
"The 25-year-old French rider, who was second in the British MX1 championship, was preparing for the race in Cassel. Lenoir was reportedly airlifted to hospital in Lille following the crash. ""The Honda Racing Family are sad to hear of the tragic loss of Steven Lenoir following a crash in Cassel,"" said 24MX Lucas Oil Honda, who Lenoir rode for in the MXGP last year. ""Our thoughts are with his family, friends, team and fans at this sad time."" British superbike rider Alex Lowes added: ""Absolutely gutted, always gave everything he had on and off the track RIP mate.""",Former British motocross champion Steven Lenoir has died after a crash during @placeholder in France on Monday .,confirmed,emerged,qualifying,racing,suffered,2
"Kenneth Zohore put visitors Cardiff ahead and Derrick Williams levelled. Warnock said: ""Declan should have stopped the cross, Nooney's with his man. ""You live and learn, don't you? That's what we're doing - learning about next season and who you want on board."" Warnock also blamed himself for sending John and Noone on among only six substitutes, but said his bench choices were limited by injuries going into the game. ""Before the game you'd have taken a point, wouldn't you,"" he said. ""It's my own fault - I put the subs on. Two of them cost us the goal."" Overall Warnock has been pleased by Cardiff's progress since his arrival in October and offered praise to striker Zahore and full-backs Jazz Richards and Joe Bennett ""I think Kenneth Zahore can get better and he's got to try and last the games as well fitness wise,"" the manager said. ""I mean you can't fault him - 80 minutes the way I'm asking him to move about and he's got such a big frame as well, but he's enjoying it. ""I love him. He's got blood all over his socks, it's brilliant, isn't it? I like that."" The Cardiff boss was equally impressed by full-backs Richards and Bennett, saying they were ""fantastic"". He added: ""I said to them before the game 'if you two come out of this game and I say well done to you, we'll have got at least a point and probably win'. ""And I thought they were super. ""Jazz Richards played the best since I've arrived and if I'm honest, I didn't think Bennett could defend like that. ""I thought he was superb so it augurs well."" The Bluebirds were second from bottom of the Championship at that point. ""When you think where they were, you wouldn't think it was the same bunch of players - they've been excellent,"" he said. ""We didn't sign anyone in January. For the future we know where we're looking and if we can just improve one or two areas with quality I think we'll be as good as anyone, no matter how much other teams spend."" The draw at Blackburn came on the day Cardiff's accounts showed a near £9.5m loss for the financial year ending May, 2016.",Manager Neil Warnock hinted Declan John and Craig Noone 's Cardiff City 's futures are in doubt after holding them @placeholder for Blackburn 's late equaliser in their 1 - 1 draw .,responsible,blamed,in,dismissed,out,0
"Its first verse was written for a single voice and not the grand choral opening for which it is now famous, claims Professor Jeremy Dibble. The song was written by Sir Charles Hubert Parry in 1916. It is popular with rugby union fans and has been played at the England cricket team's home test matches since 2004. According to Professor Dibble, Parry's original score said ""all available voices"" should sing the song - but only from its second verse. ""Parry wrote the first verse of Jerusalem for a lone voice, probably a soprano,"" he said. The second verse was meant to have ""everyone singing together,"" he continued, ""to reflect his desire to create a song of strength, hope and unity"". Jerusalem is one of the unofficial supporters' songs of the England rugby union team. It was also one of the three hymns sung during the Prince William and Catherine Middleton's 2011 wedding. ""People clearly enjoyed singing it together in church, at meetings and at the Last Night Of The Proms,"" said Professor Dibble. As a result, he went on, ""we've forgotten Parry's original intention of a solo beginning"". The song is based on a short poem by William Blake from the preface to his epic Milton a Poem, one of a collection of writings known as the Prophetic Books. In the most common interpretation of the poem, Blake implies that a visit of Jesus would briefly create heaven in England, in contrast to the ""dark Satanic Mills"" of the Industrial Revolution. During the 1920s, many Women's Institutes started closing their meetings by singing Jerusalem. As this practice caught on nationally, it became the unofficial anthem of the WI. Professor Dibble made the discovery about the song while researching Parry's works ahead of a BBC recording to be released in October.","The @placeholder anthem Jerusalem was originally intended to have a less rousing opening , according to a musicologist from Durham University .",classic,original,famous,patriotic,controversial,3
"Members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union at the National Gallery are walking out for five days, following a strike on 2 February. About 200 workers are campaigning against plans to switch visitor services to a private company. A National Gallery spokesman said there would be no job cuts as a result of the transfer. A 40,000-name petition was handed to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport by the PCS supporting its case. The dispute worsened when union rep Candy Udwin, who was involved in talks at the conciliation service Acas, was suspended on the eve of the strike. PCS general secretary Mark Serwotka said: ""With this privatisation plan, the National Gallery is putting its well-earned worldwide reputation at risk. ""Its decision to suspend one of our senior reps is a disproportionate and unfathomable act of bad faith and not only should she be reinstated immediately, gallery officials must commit to reopening full and proper negotiations."" A National Gallery spokesman said all planned education events had been cancelled or rescheduled due to the action. He added: ""The negative impact this strike action makes on our education events is significant and damaging. ""The most acutely affected area is the National Gallery's programme for schools and teachers, which included daily sessions for primary aged children including children with special educational needs."" The spokesman said: ""From April, we will pay staff a top-up which will bring salaries in line with the London Living Wage. ""As a result of the PCS position, we will now appoint an external partner to manage these services.  Affected staff will transfer across; there will be no job cuts and terms and conditions will be protected."" Talks between the union and the National Gallery are due to be held at Acas next week.",Workers at the National Gallery are staging a series of @placeholder strikes in a row over the privatisation of services .,latest,ancient,special,vulnerable,fresh,4
"He told the crowd that they were ""making India proud"" by working hard. Mr Modi's two-day trip to the UAE was the first by an Indian premier in 34 years. More than 2.5 million Indians - comprising a third of UAE's population - live in the federation. Half of them are migrant workers, holding construction jobs. Reports say some 40,000 people filled the stadium in Dubai on Monday evening to listen to Mr Modi, who spoke in Hindi.  Thousands of others watched on giant screens outside the stadium. ""You are the people who have worked hard... some for 10 years, some for 20 years and some for 30 years. You are not only earning your living, but also making India proud,"" Mr Modi told the crowd. ""Even if it rains a little more in India, then the Indian living in Dubai, opens his umbrella. In times of natural disaster, the Indian in Dubai can't sleep properly,"" he said. Mr Modi visited a labour camp in Abu Dhabi where 50,000 migrant workers live, around 40% of them Indians, reported Associated Press. He briefly met a few hundred Indian workers at the camp, shaking hands and listening to their struggles and requests, the report added. During his visit, he also met Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi. Mr Modi told a meeting with prominent business leaders that India had an ""immediate investment opportunity of $1tn (£640bn)"".","Indian PM Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from tens of thousands of Indian expatriates at a cricket stadium in Dubai , on the concluding day of a visit to boost @placeholder ties .",special,forgotten,major,political,economic,4
"Based in Doncaster, he simply asked a bunch of strangers: ""What do you want?"" With support from the Arts Council England, the results have been put on display in the Frenchgate Centre, Doncaster. ""The project became led by the answers that subjects gave,"" says Monaghan. ""Political and societal changes have rendered us all as individual consumers, those portrayed have been photographed alone, but when exhibited they are grouped together and their desires for health, happiness and a better world coalesce. ""We want the same things, we want to get along, we want to be social, we want community."" Monaghan also points out that, of the 150 on show, only one wanted a commodity. Here is a selection of pictures from the project. You can see more work by Les Monaghan on his blog.","There are times when it is best to keep things @placeholder , and that 's just what Les Monaghan has done for The Desire Project .",straight,casual,simple,light,true,2
"This means that it must now be considered for parliamentary debate. Internet providers will soon have to record which services their customers' devices connect to - including websites and messaging apps. They must keep this information for one year and share it with various departments and organisations on demand. The government says it will help in the fight against terrorism. Its critics have named it the ""snoopers' charter"", and it is described in the petition as ""an absolute disgrace to both privacy and freedom"". The act was first proposed by Prime Minister Theresa May when she was Home Secretary and was approved by the House of Lords on 19 November. It is expected to become law by the end of 2016. Blogger Chris Yiu compiled a list of the 48 organisations and departments that will be able to access the browsing records of individuals without a warrant. They include various police, military, government and NHS departments as well as the Food Standards Agency, the Gambling Commission, the Financial Conduct Authority and the Health and Safety Executive. The required data covers only the domain name of each site visited - www.facebook.com or www.bbc.com, for example - not the individual pages within them. ""So long right to privacy, hello 1984,"" wrote Mr Yiu. The chairman of the Internet Service Providers' Association (Ispa), told the BBC last week that he was concerned such a database would eventually be hacked. ""You can try every conceivable thing in the entire world to [protect it], but somebody will still outsmart you,"" he said. ""Mistakes will happen. It's a question of when. Hopefully it's in tens or maybe a hundred years. But it might be next week."" The government's Joint Committee on Human Rights said in June that the data gathering was ""capable of being justified"". ""The bill provides a clear and transparent basis for powers already in use by the security and intelligence services, but there need to be further safeguards,"" said Harriet Harman, chairing the committee. Jim Killock, director of the Open Rights Group, wrote in a blog post for the Huffington Post that ""not all of the bill is completely bad"" but that the issue of data retention and security needed addressing. He described the creation of a database of internet connection records that was searchable by the authorities as ""incredibly intrusive"".","A petition asking the UK government to @placeholder its new Investigatory Powers Act now has more than 118,000 signatures .",develop,negotiate,repeal,safeguard,implement,2
"Mohammad Arshad, 35, of Luton, groomed his underage victims online and paid some for sex, St Albans Crown Court heard. He also raped a 14-year-old on the back seat of his car. Arshad was convicted of 17 charges relating to 12 teenage girls last month. Judge Jonathan Carroll called him a ""dangerous offender"" and gave him a jail term of 15 years plus an eight-year extended licence period, which means he will be supervised by probation officer on his release. He began abusing girls in 2012, when he was a CCTV operator in Luton town centre, before he joined Bedfordshire Police in April 2014. Arshad was suspended six months later when the investigation began, after the mother of one of the victims came forward. He used Facebook, Blackberry Messenger, WhatsApp and text messages to groom his victims, the jury was told. Arshad's youngest victim was 13, while he paid a 16-year-old girl for sex. In a victim impact statement one girl said: ""He abused my childhood and that of other girls."" Arshad said he could not recall how many teenagers he had sex with, saying: ""I don't remember. It is hard  for me to put a number on it."" He was convicted of nine counts of causing a child to engage in sexual activity, three of sexual activity with a child, two of meeting a child following sexual grooming, one of rape, one of causing a child to watch a sexual act and one of paying for the sexual services of a child. He was cleared of five similar charges. Bedfordshire Police said it had reviewed its vetting process to prevent the likes of Arshad from joining the force again.",A former police officer has been given a 23 - year sentence after using Facebook to find @placeholder girls to have sex with .,serious,three,five,vulnerable,more,3
"Shearer alleges that Vivendi, which acquired the film in 1989, engaged in fraud to hide revenues. The Simpsons actor is seeking $125m (£102m) in compensatory and punitive damages. Vivendi's UK representative declined to comment when asked to do so by the BBC News website. ""I think it's important to challenge the status quo, not just for myself but for all my fellow artists, musicians and creators,"" Shearer, 72, said in a video posted on Twitter. His legal action claims that, ""according to Vivendi"", the four creators' share of merchandising income between 1984 and 2006 was just $81 (£66). Directed by Rob Reiner, This is Spinal Tap followed the misfortunes of a fictional British rock band as it promotes its latest record. Shearer, who also voices Simpsons characters as Mr Burns and Ned Flanders, said he, Reiner and the film and band's other creators - Christopher Guest and Michael McKean - had ""poured themselves into nurturing and perfecting the paean to rock loudness that has entertained so many people"". Despite the film's success, he said, the four had fallen victim to ""fuzzy... entertainment industry accounting schemes"" that also had affected others in the industry. ""It is stunning that after all this time... the only people who haven't shared Spinal Tap's success are those who formed the band and created the film in the first place,"" he added. Shearer accuses Vivendi of ""wilfully manipulating certain accounting data"" and ""ignoring contractually-obligated accounting and reporting processes"". ""Vivendi and its subsidiaries... have, at least in our case, conducted blatantly unfair business practices,"" he went on, referencing StudioCanal and Universal Music Group. Follow us on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, on Instagram at bbcnewsents, or if you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.","Harry Shearer is taking legal action against entertainment group Vivendi , claiming it has @placeholder him and others profits from 1984 's This is Spinal Tap .",denied,prompted,earned,given,defended,0
"The man, understood to be Mohammed Murtaza, 47, from Kirkcaldy, was convicted for continuing as a landlord after his registration was refused. He was found guilty on 27 April of breaching the Antisocial Behaviour (Scotland) Act 2004, and the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006. He was fined £500 and banned as a private landlord for 12 months. Sheriff Gilchrist said it was ""a flagrant breach of legislation"". The landlord had previously been convicted at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court in November 2014 for failing to comply with his private landlord duties under the Antisocial Behaviour etc (Scotland) Act 2004 and for being in breach of Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1998. He had six convictions with fines of £540. He was refused entry onto Fife's landlord register, as a result of the convictions, in June 2015, making it a criminal offence for him to rent out a residential property in Fife. John Mills, Fife Council's head of housing said: ""A significant proportion of private landlords are of good character and comply with the law, however, there are some who act unlawfully. ""The outcome of this particular case sends a clear message to private landlords in Fife that the council will continue to take all appropriate action to protect tenants and improve property standards in the private sector.""",A @placeholder order against a Fife private landlord has been granted - the first to be agreed by a Scottish court .,settlement,dementia,disqualification,consent,deportation,2
"Delek won sufficient Ithaca shareholder support to see off those who said the valuation was too low. The firm had secured 76% of the shareholding by the offer deadline on Thursday. Ithaca Energy is headquartered in Aberdeen while being listed on the Toronto stock exchange. The deal adds to Delek's stake in Faroe Petroleum, purchased in late 2016. Having found two large gas fields in the eastern Mediterranean, Delek is now investing in assets elsewhere to balance its portfolio with oil and gas fields that are already producing. Ithaca is also part of a consortium developing an onshore oil field in southern England. It is the operator of the Greater Stella field in the central North Sea, which began production at a low flow-rate in February, and is expected to ramp up from this month. Many of its assets came from the takeover of Valiant Petroleum in 2013.",Israel 's largest energy firm has gained a major foothold in the UK North Sea with the @placeholder takeover of Aberdeen - based Ithaca Energy .,immediate,potential,latest,successful,controversial,3
"Robson, who last played at the US Open in August, was beaten 7-6 (7-3) 6-2 by Magdalena Rybarikova in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open in the USA. The 22-year-old, who has struggled with a wrist injury for the past 18 months, plans to play a full clay-court season. ""I'm 100% better. The last time I felt pain was in January,"" said Robson. ""The doctor told me to 'Run Forrest'."" Robson, who was quoting the 1994 Oscar-winning film Forrest Gump, was ranked as high as 27th in the world in July 2013, but she has dropped to 551 after two injury-hit seasons. She intends to use the protected ranking - given to her for being injured - during the clay-court season. Robson added: ""It will always be in the back of my mind - any pain I feel in my arm and I am in panic mode. So to get the all-clear not just from the surgeon, but from other doctors I have seen is nice."" The Briton held her own in the first set in Indian Wells, with both players breaking three times, but the Russian world number 97 won in 90 minutes. Robson has not won a WTA main-draw match since September 2013.","Britain 's Laura Robson said she no longer felt pain in her wrist , after @placeholder on her return to the WTA Tour .",agreeing,failing,debut,improving,losing,4
"30 November 2015 Last updated at 08:49 GMT She had a lavish 15th birthday party, which is traditional in many parts of Latin America, as it is considered the moment when young girls mark the start of adulthood. For Massiel this party marked the moment when she could, finally, decide when to wear make-up and go out with friends by herself, although she admits becoming an adult brings new expectations and responsibilities. Her story is part of a series of six short films for the BBC 100 Women season called 'Good Girl', in which young women around the world talk about the pressure to fit in with society's expectations. Video produced by Vladimir Hernandez and Estefania Diaz Our 100 Women season showcases two weeks of inspirational stories about the BBC 100 Women and others who defy stereotypes around the world. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram using the hashtag #100Women. Listen to the programmes here.","Massiel Chavez , 15 , is in her third year of @placeholder school . She is an avid user of Snapchat and Instagram and wants to become a veterinarian .",famous,secondary,historical,middle,independent,1
"An Adventure in Space and Time will tell the story of the genesis of the BBC sci-fi show in the early 1960s. ""This is the story of how an unlikely set of brilliant people created a true television original,"" said its writer Mark Gatiss. The 90-minute drama will air on BBC Two next year. Gatiss said the drama would also examine how actor William Hartnell - who played the first incarnation of the Doctor - moved from hard-man roles to become ""a hero to millions of children"". ""I've wanted to tell this story this for more years than I can remember! To make it happen for Doctor Who's 50th birthday is quite simply a dream come true,"" he said. Steven Moffat, Doctor Who's executive producer, said: ""The story of Doctor Who is the story of television - so it's fitting in the anniversary year that we make our most important journey back in time to see how the Tardis was launched."" Further details about the production, including the casting, will be confirmed next year. Doctor Who was first broadcast on 23 November 1963 with a four-part adventure known as An Unearthly Child. The show was originally commissioned by the BBC's head of drama Sydney Newman, and produced by Verity Lambert.",A @placeholder one - off drama about the creation of Doctor Who has been commissioned to mark the show 's 50th anniversary .,temporary,second,major,famous,special,4
"The former England captain was commentating for Sky Sports on the MCC v Rest of the World match at Lord's when he made the remark to Nick Knight. Sky were on a break but viewers of Fox Sports in Australia, who take Sky's commentary, heard the exchange. He referred to Pietersen in very derogatory terms ""I apologise unreservedly, particularly to Kevin Pietersen. I am mortified and profusely sorry,"" Strauss said. In an earlier statement, Sky apologised for the ""language used"" by Strauss. BBC Radio 5 live's Pat Murphy said: ""We understand he thought he was off air but the comments were broadcast in Australia. Apparently during an advert break, Strauss was talking to Nick Knight, his co-commentator, and he referred to Pietersen in very derogatory terms."" Strauss, 37, was captain of England when Pietersen was dropped for sending derogatory text messages about his team-mates - and Strauss in particular - to members of the South Africa team in 2012. Strauss retired shortly after that controversy and Pietersen was eventually brought back into the fold. However, Pietersen's return was short-lived and in February was informed he was no longer part of the national team's plans.",Andrew Strauss has apologised after he made an @placeholder remark about Kevin Pietersen during a live broadcast .,inaccurate,offensive,obscene,important,racist,1
"Robert Rhodes, 43, said he acted in self-defence when he cut Dawn Rhodes's throat at the family home in Redhill, Surrey. The carpenter told police she ""came at him at speed"" with a kitchen knife and as he disarmed her, he slashed her across the neck. He was acquitted of murder following a retrial at the Old Bailey. The court heard Mr Rhodes had learned his wife was having an affair with a married colleague the previous Christmas and the pair had decided to divorce. During a row at their home in Wimborne Avenue in June, jurors were told Mrs Rhodes confronted her estranged husband about his new relationship. Mr Rhodes claimed his 6ft, 14-stone wife grabbed the knife and came at him while making a ""growling noise"". He said in disarming her, he swung the knife and slashed her across the neck, leaving a gaping 13cm wound. Afterwards, he told police he had lashed out at his wife after she ""flipped"" like Marvel Comics character, the Hulk. Jurors heard Mr Rhodes had allegedly threatened to kill the man his wife was involved with, who was named as Michael Cullen. He was also said to have sent Facebook messages from a fake account to Mr Cullen's wife. After the jury delivered its verdict, Judge Michael Topolski QC said: ""Irrespective of the outcome, this has been a great tragedy for all. There are no winners, only losers."" He added: ""I want my very last words in the case to be to the family of Mrs Rhodes. The court sends their condolences.""","A man has been cleared of killing his unfaithful wife after she "" flipped like the Hulk "" during a @placeholder row .",legal,powerful,furious,national,dangerous,2
"Samsung said: ""Shipments of the Galaxy Note 7 are being temporarily delayed for additional quality assurance inspections."" There are reports in South Korea and the US of the Galaxy Note 7 ""exploding"" either during or just after charging. However, it is unclear whether the delay is because of these reports. Pictures and videos shared online depict charred and burnt handsets. Shares fell as much as 3.5% during trade in Seoul before making a partial recovery to close 2% down on the day. Sister company Samsung SDI told Reuters that while it was a supplier of Galaxy Note 7 batteries, it had received no information to suggest the batteries were faulty. A YouTube user who says they live in the US uploaded a video of a Galaxy Note 7 with burnt rubber casing and damaged screen under the name Ariel Gonzalez on 29 August. He said the handset ""caught fire"" shortly after he unplugged the official Samsung charger, less than a fortnight after purchasing it. ""I came home after work, put it to charge for a little bit before I had class, went to put it on my waist and it caught fire,"" he said. He added that while he was unharmed, his carpet was burnt in the incident. At least five other claims of phones ""exploding"" had been made by 24 August, according to the Korean news agency Yonhap News. Further images of a burnt Galaxy Note 7 were uploaded to Kakao Story, a popular social media site in Korea, on 30 August. A user wrote: ""There was another explosion of the Galaxy Note 7. It was my friend's phone. A Samsung employee checked the site and he is currently in talks over the compensation with Samsung. You should use its original charger just in case and leave the phone far away from where you are while charging."" The post has since been deleted, according to Business Korea. Rival Apple is due to hold an event on 7 September, where it is expected to announce its latest iPhone. ""The timing could not be worse for Samsung,"" said Roberta Cozza, research director at Gartner. ""Samsung was back on track with its premium phones after the Galaxy S7 earlier this year. If it plans on issuing a recall, it will have to be done quickly, as such issues can be very damaging. ""The Galaxy Note 7 was very well received when it was launched earlier this month, so this is a delicate moment.""",Shares in Samsung have fallen after it delayed shipments of its latest smartphone - but without giving a detailed reason for the @placeholder .,collapse,situation,decision,power,service,2
"Addressing the issue of students getting value for money, he will challenge an ""upward spiral"" in university leaders' pay. Universities will be asked to publicly justify how they can pay their heads more than the prime minister. The question of university value has been under scrutiny, with fees increasing to £9,250 in England. In a speech to university leaders on Thursday, Mr Johnson will call for universities to set out much clearer contracts for students on what they can expect. He will promise better ""consumer protection"" for students. An annual study has shown a decreasing sense of value for money among students - with concerns about getting fewer teaching hours than they expected. Mr Johnson will highlight concerns over increases in vice-chancellors' pay - with dozens of university heads now receiving over £300,000 and some being paid more than £400,000. ""When students and taxpayers invest so heavily in our higher education system, value for money should be guaranteed.  Yet, I am still hearing students say that their course is poor quality. ""This is not good enough, especially when some vice-chancellors take home a wage that in some cases exceeds that of the prime minister."" There have been concerns about the rising costs of university in England - with tuition fees increasing to £9,250 and interest rates on loans rising to 6.1%. The Institute for Fiscal Studies says that average debts for graduates will now be over £50,000 - and that interest charges will have reached £5,800 before students have even graduated. Former education minister Lord Adonis says such high levels of interest are ""indefensible"" and predicts that they will be changed. And the head of the Russell Group of leading universities has described such interest charges as ""out of touch"" and called for them to be reviewed. But Mr Johnson is expected to defend the current system of student finance and university funding.","Universities Minister Jo Johnson is going to challenge universities over "" @placeholder "" pay for vice - chancellors .",excessive,widespread,ambitious,modest,double,0
"Ahmed Abu Khattala, 43, appeared in court on 17 new charges, some of which may be punishable by death. He did not speak during the hearing in Washington but his lawyer entered the plea on his behalf. US Ambassador Chris Stevens and three others were killed in the attack, which became a political lightning rod. The new charges include four counts of killing a person in the course of an attack on a federal facility. Other new charges levelled against Mr Khattala include one count of murder of an internationally protected person and one count of providing material support and resources to terrorists resulting in death. Previous charges denied by Mr Khattala include providing material support and resources to terrorists including himself; killing a person on a federal facility; and damaging property of the US by fire and explosives resulting in death. ???Native of Benghazi in eastern Libya ???Construction worker by trade ???Spent several years in Col Muammar Gaddafi's notorious Abu Salim prison in Tripoli ???Formed his own small militia during the anti-Gaddafi uprising ???Denies any links to al-Qaeda but has expressed admiration for it ???Also denies any role in the attack on the US embassy in 2012, but eyewitnesses report him being there ???US state department says he is a senior leader in Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia Profile of Abu Khattala Mr Khattala was taken into custody in a secret US military raid in Libya on 15 June. He was subsequently indicted on 26 June in connection with the attack on the US facility. On 11 September 2012, gunmen stormed the US consulate in Benghazi and set it on fire. In addition to Mr Stevens, information technology specialist Sean Smith and security workers and ex-Navy Seals Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty were killed. The White House initially said the attack stemmed from anti-American protests over a crude video produced in the US that was deemed insulting to Islam. Government investigators soon determined it was an organised attack planned by local militias. In subsequent years, Republicans have accused President Barack Obama's administration of compromising security, a failure of intelligence and covering up the involvement of militant groups in order to assist the president's re-election campaign.",The suspected ringleader of the September 2012 raid on a US @placeholder post in the Libyan city of Benghazi has pleaded not guilty to all charges .,classical,congressional,diplomatic,national,civil,2
"The NASUWT said schools currently had ad hoc drills to deal with various threats and called on the government to put together a comprehensive plan. More than 200 head teachers in West Yorkshire have attended council-run seminars providing advice on lockdowns. The government said it ""constantly reviewed"" security guidance it issues. The seminars, run in collaboration with police, the fire service and the North East Counter Terrorism Unit, give advice on managing a potentially violent or dangerous event in or around a school. Five have been held since the beginning of 2016, with organisers aiming to have covered every school in West Yorkshire by Easter 2018. Scenarios covered include noxious fumes from a fire or chemical incident, weapons in school, animals in school grounds, aggressive pupils or parents and bomb threats. Huddersfield's Reinwood Junior School is one of several in West Yorkshire which carries out lockdown drills, with pupils and staff practising twice a year. After a pre-recorded alarm and message is played from the tannoy, pupils get under tables, teachers lock classroom doors, lights are turned off and window shutters pulled down. Ian Darlington, Year Six teacher at the school, said it was better to practise so that it ""almost becomes second nature"" to the pupils. ""Initially it might appear that we are raising concerns, raising children's fears, but in actual fact they're quite calm doing it now,"" he said. ""They understand the importance of doing it and it doesn't worry them."" Chris Keates, NASUWT General Secretary, said: ""Responsibility for ensuring security and terrorism preparedness should be the responsibility of the whole governing body. ""It would not be appropriate for the government simply to require schools to have preparedness plans in place and assume that they are able to do this. ""Schools will already have plans in place to respond to a range of emergency scenarios, but it's important that they are given specific advice and support on what additional provisions are considered necessary and the support and advice to implement them."" A Department for Education spokesperson said: ""Schools have a legal responsibility to ensure staff and pupils are safe. ""We provide a range of support for schools and constantly review guidance to ensure it is comprehensive and up to date.""","Schools need a coherent @placeholder for lockdown procedures in case of a dangerous event taking place on their premises , a teaching union said .",ban,basis,strategy,appeal,timetable,2
"Fran D'Alcorn, of the independent St Felix School, in Southwold, Suffolk, suggested the sector as a whole could provide places for a thousand children. The UK will accept up to 20,000 Syrian refugees over the next five years. And Miss D'Alcorn said the orphans among them would put pressure on local authorities, children's homes and fostering services. Boarding schools could offer them pastoral support as well as a good education, she said. In World War One, St Felix had helped children from Serbia, she said. In the 1930s, it had taken in refugees from the Kindertransport, which brought children from Nazi Germany. And in the late 1970s, the school had taken in children of the so-called Vietnamese boat people. Boarding Schools' Association national director Robin Fletcher said: ""We know educating the next generation is key to the future success of any country, not least a war-torn country such as Syria. ""Our boarding communities can provide a safe haven in which the refugees can have access to a strong network of pastoral support and structure including counsellors while continuing their education.""",A boarding school head offering two @placeholder places to orphaned Syrian refugees is urging others to do the same .,major,free,national,other,personal,1
"The mayor of London has been criticised for pedalling his barrister wife Marina Wheeler through the capital on Thursday on a bicycle designed for one person. Giving a backie is illegal under the terms of the 1998 Road and Traffic Act. Offenders can be fined up to £200. The mayor has apologised, saying he did not know he was breaking the law. Sam Jones, from cycling charity CTC, said his actions were ""very naughty"". Mr Jones said: ""We wouldn't encourage other cyclists to carry passengers in such a fashion. We would never encourage cyclists to break the law."" The footage of Mr Johnson and his wife, obtained by the Sun newspaper, was shot by passengers in a passing car as the couple cycled along a road in North Kensington. It shows Ms Wheeler sitting on the saddle, without a helmet, holding her handbag as her husband stands on the pedals. After the passengers informed the mayor he was breaking the law, Mr Johnson stepped off the bike and said: ""Night, night,"" to them. They can be heard in the video asking the mayor: ""Mate, you all right? Saddling, that's a good one, eh?"" Another says: ""You're not allowed to do that, mate."" Section 24 of the Road and Traffic Act states: ""Not more than one person may be carried on a road on a bicycle not propelled by mechanical power unless it is constructed or adapted for the carriage of more than one person."" The mayor, whose responsibilities include London transport, is a keen cyclist and cycles available for public hire in London have gained the nickname ""Boris bikes"". Mr Johnson's official spokesman said: ""The mayor wishes to apologise for offering his wife a short-lived lift on the back of his bike! ""He was unaware that he was apparently in contravention of the Road and Traffic Act. He wasn't intending to ride all the way home from North Kensington to North London with Marina on the back; rather he was attempting to transport his wife to a main road, from where they hailed a black cab for her. ""As everyone knows the mayor is a huge supporter of cycling, and an even bigger fan of the black cab trade, hence his desire to combine the two!""","Boris Johnson "" should have known better "" when he gave his wife a "" backie "" on his bike while cycling in London , @placeholder campaigners have said .",opposition,safety,insisting,prompting,independent,1
"Tattooist Andy Millard fears a national register of practitioners would drive people into backstreet studios, making them vulnerable to harm. Such places could operate out of kitchens using equipment bought online. The Welsh government wants licensed practitioners to meet a standard of care and hygiene. But former Army medic Mr Millard, from Builth Wells in Powys, who has been practising for more than 30 years, said: ""If they raise the bar too high, all that adds into the cost. ""It's going to be passed on to the client. It makes it easier for people then to decide 'do I go to a studio or do I go see the guy down the road because it's a hell of a lot cheaper?'"" Julie Barratt, director of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health in Wales, said: ""Unless finance follows function, that is there is new money for new burdens, this work may not get done. ""That is highly undesirable. The powers wouldn't be being given if there wasn't a need and there clearly is a need."" The Welsh government has said councils will be able to charge licence fees to recover costs and that those fees ""should be retained by the enforcing department to offset the cost of providing the service"".","New plans aimed at improving standards in the tattoo and piercing industries in Wales could have the @placeholder effect , it has been claimed .",famous,original,natural,opposite,latest,3
"It was one of four William Burges pieces and was at risk of being sold to an overseas buyer unless someone could match the asking price of £225,000. Culture minister Ed Vaizey has placed the temporary bar on the vase, designed in 1874 and the last one still in private ownership. The export licence application has been deferred until 16 September. This could be extended to 16 February 2017 if a serious intention to raise funds to buy it for £225,000 is made. The four vases were designed for the summer smoking room in the castle's clock tower. One is in London's Victoria and Albert Museum, another at the Higgins Gallery and Museum, Bedford, while the third vase was subject to an export bar last year and was subsequently saved by the National Museum of Wales. William Burges was commissioned by John Patrick-Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquess of Bute, to rebuild Cardiff Castle. The vases were designed to reflect the interior of the summer smoking room. Chairman of the Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural Interest (RCEWA), Sir Hayden Phillips, said: ""Apart from this vase's intrinsic quality, the opportunity is now there for us to retain the original quartet which would be a noble purpose, in the public interest and of great historical significance."" Among the reasons for the RCEWA's recommendation were that the vase is of outstanding aesthetic importance and of outstanding significance for the study of the development of Burges's designs.","A rare vase , designed for Cardiff Castle , has had an export @placeholder placed on it so the full set can stay in the UK .",stamp,ancient,ban,certificate,copyright,2
"A 2013 article suggested Rowling had told a false ""sob story"" about being stigmatised by churchgoers in the '90s. The Mail printed an apology and paid substantial damages to Rowling in May 2014, but challenged Rowling's right to give a court statement about the case. Last week the Court of Appeal dismissed the newspaper's objections. It paved the way for Thursday's unilateral statement, which was read out by solicitor Keith Schilling on behalf of Rowling, as part of the libel settlement. During her successful libel case, the author said the newspaper's story was ""premised on a false picture"" of an article she had written 10 days earlier for single parents' charity Gingerbread. The two-page statement reiterated that Rowling ""did not at any point criticise or complain about her treatment at the hands of fellow churchgoers. ""She had in fact spoken about her time working at the local church with immense gratitude."" Mr Schilling said: ""Following publication of the article, the claimant, through her solicitors, wrote to the defendant requesting only that the online article be removed and a sufficient apology published. ""The defendant refused to remove the article or apologise and denied that the article was even capable of defaming the claimant for several months."" The statement concluded the newspaper allegations left the author ""understandably distressed"" but she was now happy to bring her libel proceedings to a close.","JK Rowling feels "" @placeholder vindicated and her reputation restored "" after the Daily Mail 's apology to the author was read out in London 's High Court .",well,slightly,increasingly,utterly,fully,4
"Newcastle winger Rolando Aarons, Arsenal's Isaac Hayden, currently on loan at Hull, and Swansea midfielder Matt Grimes, on loan at Blackburn, have all been included for next week's game. ""It's an opportunity for new players,"" Southgate said. ""But also a lot of work for us to do to get the harmony within the group."" England, currently top of group nine and three points clear of Norway and Switzerland, will be without Duncan Watmore, Nathaniel Chalobah and Nathan Redmond who are all out injured. Goalkeepers: Pickford (Sunderland), Walton (Brighton & Hove Albion), Wildsmith (Sheffield Wednesday) Defenders: Chambers (Arsenal), Chilwell (Leicester City), Galloway (Everton), Hause (Wolves), Iorfa (Wolves), Stephens (Southampton; on loan at Coventry), Targett (Southampton) Midfielders: Baker (Chelsea; on loan at Vitesse Arnhem), Grimes (Swansea; on loan at Blackburn), Hayden (Arsenal; on loan at Hull City), Loftus-Cheek (Chelsea), Swift (Chelsea; on loan at Brentford), Ward-Prowse (Southampton) Forwards: Aarons (Newcastle United), Akpom (Arsenal; on loan at Hull City), Gray (Leicester City), Ibe (Liverpool), Solanke (Chelsea; on loan at Vitesse Arnhem), Wilson (Manchester United; on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion)",England Under - 21s manager Gareth Southgate has handed three players a @placeholder call up ahead of their European Championship qualifier in Switzerland .,debut,professional,free,comprehensive,surprise,0
"Glandŵr Cymru, the Canal and River Trust in Wales, took the measure at the Brecon basin on Thursday. The industrial revolution paths are now ""busier than ever"" with walkers, cyclists, anglers and animals, it said. The charity called on visitors to make canals ""preserves for old-fashioned good manners"".","A @placeholder "" duck lane "" has been created beside a canal in Powys to remind visitors to share limited space on its towpath .",temporary,special,powerful,public,great,0
"Government accountants are concerned about a lavish James Bond-themed party thrown for Sweden's spy agency, Sapo. Sweden's Dagens Nyheter (DN) news website says the party for 1,000 Sapo staff in June last year featured casino tables, a gala dinner and big band. But questions are being asked about the bill: 5.3m kronor (£508,000; $804,000). The head of Britain's domestic intelligence service MI5, Jonathan Evans, was among the guests at the bash, DN reports. Famous celebrities and comedians entertained the partygoers. Such expenditure was controversial because in recent years Sapo, Sweden's police intelligence agency, has been through a big reorganisation involving budget cuts. Sapo General Anders Thornberg admitted the organisation had made a mistake with a VAT (sales tax) claim after the event, DN reported. Sapo claimed 974,000 kronor in VAT refunds, exceeding the allowance. Sapo should also have invited competitive bids for the event, under Sweden's public spending rules, but that was not done.","Agent 007's expense account was not an @placeholder when he had to save the world , but Sweden 's would - be James Bonds are not in the same league .",ordinary,option,example,issue,exception,3
"The motion was co-sponsored by Labour's Frank Field and Tory Sir Edward Leigh. Sir Edward described the Act as a ""restriction on democracy"" and said it had only been passed to prevent the coalition government from dissolving. But Labour shadow minister Stephen Twigg said the Act had removed the previous ""massive in-built advantage"" for the governing party. The Fixed-term Parliaments Act was passed in 2011 by the coalition government. Legally, an election can only be held every five years, and not sooner. Previously, the prime minister could decide to call an election at any time in the life of a five-year parliament - a power Mr Twigg said led to ""opportunistically timed elections"". Sir Edward said the fixed-term law had been falsely ""marketed to us as a restriction on the power of the executive"". He added that it was a ""hash job"" that was ""designed to keep both parties in the coalition from doing a runner on each other"". ""Fixed-term parliaments were a pre-nup drawn up between two parties who were never in love."" Labour's Graham Allen disagreed, saying that ""having the people knowing when the general election is going to take place, having the people know when the executive, the government, can be replaced, is one of the hallmarks of a modern democracy"". And Cabinet Office minister Sam Gmiyah argued that debates over the length of parliamentary terms had existed for centuries, and that the coalition was a ""historic anomaly"".",MPs have rejected an attempt to @placeholder the 2011 fixed - term Parliaments Act by 68 votes to 21 .,resolve,improve,retain,repeal,commemorate,3
"Gerald Sunnie is alleged to have accepted cheques from the women who had ""submitted them on the pretence they had won a substantial monetary prize in a prize draw"". Mr Sunnie denies two charges, which are alleged to have taken place between August 2013 and August 2014. A trial will take place in July. Prosecutors allege Mr Sunnie ""became concerned in an arrangement which you knew facilitated the acquisition, retention, use or control of criminal property"". Mr Sunnie, 58. is alleged to have taken £32,900 from the three women. He denied a charge of fraud and another under the Proceeds of Crime Act at Dundee Sheriff Court.","A man is to stand trial accused of defrauding @placeholder £ 33,000 from three women by claiming they had won lottery prizes .",away,free,secretly,around,almost,4
"The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the sanctions after a meeting of its disciplinary committee. Chandila, 32, faced spot-fixing allegations while playing for Indian Premier League side Rajasthan Royals in May 2013. Mumbai batsman Shah, 31, had been suspended by the BCCI in July 2015. A statement from the BCCI said: ""Ajit Chandila is banned for life from playing or representing cricket in any form or to be associated in any way with the activities of the board or its affiliates."" Former international umpire Asad Rauf has also been under investigation by the BCCI but did not attend the recent hearing and denies claims of wrongdoing. A final hearing for Rauf has been scheduled for February 12.",Indian spinner Ajit Chandila has been banned for life and batsman Hiken Shah for five years after being found guilty of @placeholder charges .,safety,corruption,ecstasy,conspiracy,criminal,1
"IS fighters began a surprise offensive in the area on Thursday and attacked Marea early on Saturday with tanks and car bombs, monitors said. The UN fears for tens of thousands of civilians trapped in the fighting. The area between the city of Aleppo and the Turkish border is split between IS, rebel and government-controlled zones. A nationwide, but often violated ceasefire, between rebel and government forces, brokered by the US and Russia in February, does not include jihadist groups such as the self-styled Islamic State. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group said heavy clashes had taken place inside the walls of Marea overnight between IS fighters and rebels. Marea has long been a bastion for non-jihadist rebel forces who have been fighting  President Bashar al-Assad in Syria's five-year conflict. It lies within the so-called Azaz corridor - a key rebel lifeline of supplies that links Aleppo city with the Turkish border but which has previously been severed by government and Russian air strikes. Azaz, 20km (13 miles) north of Aleppo, itself hosts tens of thousands of displaced civilians. The IS militants' offensive initially captured six villages around Azaz and took them to within a few kilometres of the city, cutting off supplies to Marea to its south. It is thought some 15,000 residents remain in Marea. The UN's refugee agency said it was deeply concerned about the plight of more than 160,000 displaced people who are massed in the north of the country. It said fleeing civilians were being caught in the crossfire of the IS offensive, and that they were struggling to get access to food, water and medical services. The Marea fighting shows IS's ability to continue launching offensives, analysts say, despite losing ground in other parts of Syria and in Iraq.","Heavy fighting has been reported in northern Syria as so - called Islamic State @placeholder to capture the rebel - held town of Marea , near the Turkish border .",managed,plans,tries,continued,prepared,2
"It follows a profit warning from the Fife-based company, issued last year, after a number of shops and financial sector customers deferred orders. However, Havelock said a number of its divisions were seeing improvement. In healthcare it said it had won its first two significant orders, which will be supplied mostly during 2015. The firm which is headquartered in Dalgety Bay said in retail it was ""developing new customer relationships from which we expect to benefit during the coming year"". And as expected it said education activity was ""beginning to show signs of recovery"" with an order book of £25m compared with £14m last year. Last May, Havelock Europa announced the resignation of its group finance director. It said the search for a new chief executive was beginning.","The shop and office fitting firm , Havelock Europa , has announced its chief executive , Eric Prescott , is to step down @placeholder this year .",within,independently,sometime,after,further,2
"It could lead to new ways of diagnosing the condition and of testing the effectiveness of new drugs. The technology, reported in the journal Neuron, can identify inside a living brain clumps of a protein called tau that is closely linked to the disease. Alzheimer's Research UK said it was promising work. Alzheimer's disease is a problem for researchers trying to come up with a cure. The brain starts to die years before any symptoms are detected, which means drugs are probably given too late. A diagnosis of Alzheimer's cannot be made with absolute certainty until a patient has died and their brain is examined. It is also not 100% clear what is the cause of the dementia and what are just symptoms. One protein, called tau, is very closely linked to the disease, with tangles of tau thought to be one way in which brain cells are killed. The team, lead by the National Institute of Radiological Sciences in Chiba, used positron emission tomography to build a 3D picture of tau in the brain. They developed a chemical that could bind to tau and then be detected during a brain scan. Tests on mice and people with suspected Alzheimer's showed the technology could detect tau. Dr Makoto Higuchi, from the National Institute of Radiological Sciences in Japan, said: ""Positron emission tomography images of tau accumulation... provide robust information on brain regions developing or at risk for tau-induced neuronal death."" The research is at an early stage, but it could eventually lead to an actual test for Alzheimer's disease. It might also allow researchers to closely follow the impact drugs that affect tau have on the brain. Another protein - beta amyloid - is also linked to Alzheimer's and can be detected in similar tests. Dr Eric Karran, director of research at Alzheimer's Research UK, said: ""This promising early study highlights a potential new method for detecting tau - a key player in both Alzheimer's and frontotemporal dementia - in the living brain. ""With new drugs in development designed to target tau, scans capable of visualising the protein inside the brain could be important for assessing whether treatments in clinical trials are hitting their target. ""If this method is shown to be effective, such a scan could also be a useful aid for providing people with an accurate diagnosis, as well as for monitoring disease progression.""",Pioneering brain imaging that can detect the build - up of @placeholder proteins linked to Alzheimer 's has been developed by Japanese scientists .,free,radical,destructive,specific,various,2
"Staff at Ipswich's Christchurch Mansion want the boy to know the 18th Century Delftware puzzle jug he knocked off a window ledge last summer has been fixed. Thanks to a conservation officer's efforts, each of the 65 pieces it broke into have been painstakingly glued. A campaign has begun to find the boy who is thought to be aged about five. Carole Jones, who is in charge of Ipswich's museums, said: ""He was visiting the mansion with his family and this beautiful ancient puzzle jug was on quite a low window ledge. ""He knocked it off and it smashed into about 60 pieces. He was of course, absolutely devastated, and his family were really upset."" Christchurch Mansion's duty officer Carrie Willis said it took about 65 hours to repair. The search is on to find the little boy. Ms Jones said: ""We don't know who he is, we don't know if the family is from Ipswich, or from further afield. ""But we'd love them to get in touch with the museum, we'd love them to visit again, and to perhaps meet Carrie."" The jug has moved from Christchurch Mansion and is on display at the Ipswich Art Museum in the High Street.","Museum staff are trying to find a little boy who was "" devastated "" after accidentally smashing a @placeholder jug .",temporary,suspicious,historic,prestigious,potential,2
"Nolan took over on 12 January and, after a win and a draw from his four games, the Magpies are only above the danger zone by one place and one point. But with 17 matches remaining, Nolan told BBC Radio Nottingham he is confident they will stay up. ""Are we in a relegation scrap already? I don't think so,"" said Nolan, 34. ""There is a long way to go yet. If we go back 15 games we would be in the top six. ""I am not one to keep looking at tables and asking people to do us favours. It's about us. If we do our job we don't have to worry about anybody else. ""I know, with the quality of squad, if we start getting it right - getting the unit and the balance right - then we should be fine."" Notts face Cheltenham on Saturday, knowing a victory would put them level on points with the 20th-placed Robins. Player-boss Nolan added: ""This league brings up all surprises. We could lose Saturday and go and beat Exeter on Saturday. I am trying to get some consistency and good performances. With good performances consistency comes, and you start getting wins. ""Once Cheltenham is over we will turn our heads towards Exeter. ""The next game is the best game. We will give it our best, and I truly believe if we do we will be okay.""","Notts County 's @placeholder precarious position in the bottom three of League Two does not mean they face a battle for survival , says manager Kevin Nolan .",best,currently,seemingly,extremely,already,2
"Sebastian Zuchlinski, 39, was found injured in Davenport Street, Bolton, on 6 February and died at the scene. Post-mortem tests confirmed he had suffered multiple knife wounds. Mr Zuchlinski's girlfriend Anna said his death was ""a massive loss"". His mother said he was ""a loving son, brother and father to his 15-year-old daughter Kinga"". ""His jokes and his smile will be greatly missed,"" she added. A 37-year-old man, from Bolton, has been charged with murder and is due before Bolton Crown Court in March.","A man who was stabbed to death in a street attack was "" a @placeholder guy with a big heart "" , his girlfriend has said .",big,furious,good,serious,tragic,2
"Rodney Holkham said he could not believe the tin was taken from the Harps Inn on the Isle of Sheppey over the Remembrance weekend. Rifleman Daniel Holkham, 19, died in an explosion in Sangin in March 2010. His family, from the island, set up the Dannyboy Trust, which supports youth and community groups. Mr Holkham said: ""I couldn't believe that anyone would do it, knowing that the money is being given in the name of one of these fallen soldiers."" Landlord Peter Ganderton said the charity box containing about £100 was probably taken by a group of young people on Saturday evening. He said: ""On Remembrance weekend, I cannot believe that someone would stoop that low."" Rifleman Holkham, who was with 3rd Battalion The Rifles, was serving alongside his two brothers. He was weeks away from the end of his six-month tour when he died. Paul Monaf, the editor of a military magazine in Maidstone, has agreed to make a £100 donation to the trust to replace the stolen cash.","The father of a Kent soldier killed in Afghanistan said the theft of a charity box collecting money in his son 's @placeholder was "" despicable "" .",best,memory,debut,possession,annual,1
"The BBC understands the consortium, led by John Jay Moores, was ready to finalise the deal on 22 December. The consortium say the money for the takeover - thought to be worth £50m - is in the bank and available. But Moores and his team are now waiting for the final sign off from current owner Fawaz Al Hasawi. Earlier in the week a Forest statement said the takeover would be completed in a ""matter of days"". It is understood both sides are working positively to complete the deal. Former San Diego Padres baseball team owner Moores is buying an 80% stake in Forest from Al Hasawi, who retains the other 20%. The Reds have lost five of their last six matches, with their only point in that time coming in a 1-1 home draw with Preston, and are currently only two points clear of the relegation zone. BBC East Midlands Today's Natalie Jackson ""The potential new owners have done their due diligence and put in significant work and planning to start rebuilding of the club. ""They see January as an ideal time to start reviving Forest's fortunes. They need the deal to close as quickly as possible. ""There is no suggestion that the deal will fall through, or of any animosity between either side. ""Both sides are working to get the deal completed, which has been delayed because of the festive break.""","The consortium set to buy Nottingham Forest say they are @placeholder to speed up the takeover of the Championship club , reports BBC Nottingham .",keen,available,trying,agreed,unable,0
"Algerian Coffee Stores in the heart of London's Soho has been trading out of the same shop since 1887 and in terms of word-of-mouth reputation, it has one of the strongest in the city. ""We don't really have to do advertising campaigns,"" explains Marisa Crocetta, 36, one of the directors at the business that has been in her family since 1948. ""You build up a reputation and being an old shop you appear in tourist guides, and of course everyone visits Soho and that's how they find you."" While Algerian Coffee Stores obeys the first golden rule of setting up a coffee business - find a great location - it has also nailed down the second essential ingredient; keeping the regulars coming back. This it does by offering one of the best takeaway cups of coffee in London. And at just £1.20 ($1.80) for a cappuccino it's one of the cheapest, too. ""Our main business is in the bags of coffee beans, that's why our prices are so cheap for the takeaway coffee,"" Marisa explains. The shop sells around 80 different types of coffee it sources from London-based brokers with beans that come from coffee-growing regions across the globe, including Ethiopia, Colombia and Queensland, Australia. However, its most popular coffee is the espresso blend it produces in-house, a mixture of Brazilian and African beans. ""We go through about half a ton of that a week,"" says Marisa. Algerian Coffee Stores gets its names from its first owner, a Mr Hassan who was Algerian, though Algeria itself doesn't produce coffee, and the store has made a solid living for the Crocetta family over three generations - but recently it has been riding the coffee wave. There were 18,832 coffee shop outlets in the UK with a turnover of £7.2bn in 2015, according to the Allegra World Coffee Portal, and the sector outperformed the entire retail sector with sales growth of 10.7%. ""Over the past 10 years it's really taken off,"" says Marisa, adding that online sales are now a growing part of the business. ""It used to be a case of come the summer months you were twiddling your thumbs because there was hardly anyone around. But now it's consistently busy throughout the year. ""It goes from busy, to chaos to mayhem and then back down to busy again. There's never a quiet period now."" The 10 staff in the tiny shop may have to fight for space, especially with its mail order business conducted straight from the shop counter, but Marisa says the shop is such an institution it would be foolhardy to move despite rising cost of rent in central London. ""The thing about the shop is that it's old and you can't buy that,"" she says. ""I suppose you could start up somewhere else but the shop is the essence of the business. ""It's what everyone comes to see. Everything is falling down and wobbly - or patched up."" For relative newcomers such as Gavin Fernback, 31, who has run The Fields Beneath by Kentish Town West railway station for just three years, the secret to running a successful coffee shop is finding good staff. Even though he had worked as a barista three years prior to taking the plunge and running his own shop, nothing prepared him for how time-consuming certain small details could become. ""I still made so many mistakes at the beginning,"" he says. ""I remember looking at other places, for instance at the way they had to keep re-writing price tags because they got dirty. ""I remember thinking, 'I'll never do it that way'. But it's a bit like having children I suppose. You judge other parents before you have your own kids and then make all the same mistakes yourself."" ""It's taken us two and a half years to get a training plan for our staff - that covers everything from how to make a good coffee to how to add salt to our dishwasher. ""If people are calling you all the time to ask you stupid questions - which aren't really stupid it's simply that you haven't shown them how to do them properly - it takes up a lot of your time. ""But you can't rush this type of thing."" While making a good cup of coffee with the best ingredients is the bedrock of the café business, good staff, he says, can turn a good business into a great one. ""There's a roastery called Square Mile in London which has done a lot to drive quality in London and they were asked what brings people back to a coffee shop and they said on average it is 40% coffee quality and 60% service. ""If the staff are friendly and recommend bands and ask how customers' kids are, that will drive custom more than the best coffee ever served by a stone-cold face."" Large chains such as Starbucks and Costa may have a high profile, but their brands still only represent less than half the number of coffee outlets in the UK. While Starbucks has made its name on replicating the independent coffee house experience, providing a home-away-from-home space where customers feel they can pass time, Starbucks vice president Rhys Iley says there's no getting around quality when it comes to selling coffee. ""The first thing is that you have to be really passionate about the quality of the beverages that you produce for the customers. We invest in the coffee farms so we source the best, roast the best, and then serve the best. ""If the product isn't perfect and isn't to the highest standards then people will soon see through that."" Criticism that the chains are squeezing out independent operators in an increasingly competitive market, he says, are misplaced. ""Every statistic we see shows that the coffee market in the UK is growing every year, more and more people come into that and I think that's healthy,"" Mr Iley says. ""I relish competition because I think ultimately the customer benefits and everyone has to raise their game."" And what advice would he give those trying muscle in on the UK's increasingly vibrant coffee scene? ""Be curious about what's happening in the coffee world, be curious about the people you want to employ, be curious about the customers and learn from them. ""In anything you do be excellent, don't accept mediocrity and surround yourself with great people.""",If you want to @placeholder in the coffee business it helps to have been in the game for almost 130 years .,remain,succeed,exist,admire,ponder,1
"Officers were forced to leave after 30 years' service under regulation A19, used by 15 forces to make savings. A police source told the BBC's Simon Hall it has ""no choice"" but to ask the government for help. The force has not commented. The Home Office said it was not in discussions with individual forces about A19. More than 1,000 former senior police officers across England and Wales are seeking compensation after being forced to retire. An employment tribunal in February 2014 decided there had been age discrimination, but police forces appealed against the ruling and judgment is expected by the end of May. The source told the BBC the sums involved in the case ""could run into tens of millions of pounds"", depending on the details of the judgment, adding it would be ""completely unaffordable given how forces have already suffered severe budget cuts"". Officers from Devon and Cornwall, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands, North Wales and South Wales took part in the legal challenge. The officers concerned tend to be among the highest paid and many would have been forced to retire aged around only 50. If they could show they wanted to work for several more years, that suggests a total compensation bill of tens of millions of pounds. The actual calculation a tribunal would carry out is complex, but even such rough guesses illustrate why - given the context of the budget cuts police forces have already implemented - there is so much concern amongst senior officers about the outcome of the A19 case. Devon and Cornwall Police said, ""We are not commenting on any specifics at this stage following the hearing and await an announcement from the tribunal appeal before making any further statements."" BBC News has also learnt the Police and Crime Commissioner in Devon and Cornwall has been approached about using reserves to fund any potential claims. In a statement, Tony Hogg's office said, ""The PCC has been kept informed at all stages of this matter. The case is currently under appeal and it would inappropriate to comment further."" The Home Office said it was, ""not in discussions with any individual police force about providing financial assistance in relation to the tribunal on regulation A19"". Nigel Rabbitts, chair of the Devon and Cornwall Police Federation, said: ""We always said A19 was unfair. Its use has caused a great deal of damage to the lives of many dedicated officers.""",Devon and Cornwall Police has asked the Home Office about a multi-million pound bailout if it @placeholder a legal action by officers forced to retire .,lost,represents,supports,loses,prompted,3
"Austria's leader, Chancellor Werner Faymann, said the subsidies should support ""new and modern technology"" in the interest of all EU states. But he argued this subsidy does not apply to atomic energy ""in any way"". EDF Energy said Hinkley is an appropriate way for the UK to meet its need for low carbon electricity. An EDF spokesperson said: ""The agreements... are durable because they are fair and balanced. ""They were approved by the European Commission following a robust and lengthy investigation. ""It found that the agreements were an appropriate and proportionate way for the UK to meet its need for secure, low carbon electricity. "" The Austrians argued a deal by the UK government to guarantee the price of electricity from the nuclear plant breaches European rules on state aid. But last October, the European Commission said the deal was within EU rules. The power station, near Bridgwater in Somerset, is due to be up-and-running by 2023.",Austria has filed a @placeholder complaint at the European Court of Justice against the use of government subsidies for the planned Hinkley Point C nuclear plant .,legal,fresh,rare,special,similar,0
"Spanish side Valencia, managed by ex-United defender Gary Neville, are also in the draw which takes place in Switzerland at about 12:00 GMT. Holders Sevilla and German giants Borussia Dortmund are among the favourites to win the competition. There are no seedings or restrictions on facing sides from your own country. The last-16 ties will be played on 10 and 17 March. The final takes place at Basel's St Jakob-Park on Wednesday, 18 May. Valencia coasted into the last 16 as they thrashed Austrian hosts Rapid Vienna 4-0 to complete a 10-0 aggregate win. Fellow Spanish outfit Sevilla, who have won the Europa League for the past two seasons, lost 1-0 at Norwegian side Molde but eased through 3-1 on aggregate. Dortmund, currently second in the Bundesliga, progressed as Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas's own goal, after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's shot hit the crossbar, sealed a 3-0 aggregate win. Swiss champions Basel are still on course to reach a 'home' final after a dramatic injury-time win against French side St Etienne. Luca Zuffi scored a late goal for a 2-1 win on the night, sending Basel through on away goals after the tie finished 4-4. Italian title chasers Napoli were eliminated after a 1-1 home draw against Villarreal put the Spanish team through 2-1.","Manchester United , Tottenham and Liverpool await Friday 's Europa League round of 16 draw - with an all - English tie a @placeholder .",goal,friendly,possibility,bye,ban,2
"The Ospreys scrum-half scored an early try but Wales failed to capitalise on leading 16-8 at half-time. Webb, 26, says the second-half collapse against England has provided extra motivation to do well at Murrayfield. ""There's been an extra bit of sharpness in training. Everyone's positive. It's big for us to repay our fans,"" he said. Media playback is not supported on this device Webb says despite the defeat to bitter rivals England, he has received a largely positive response from the Welsh public, although he had ""a couple of comments"" that he ""took on the chin"". Scotland were praised for a gallant display in their 15-8 defeat by France last weekend. It came following an encouraging autumn campaign in which they beat Tonga and Argentina and threatened to cause an upset against New Zealand. But they have lost their last seven meetings against Wales including a 51-3 defeat in Cardiff in 2014. Wales have made two changes from their defeat against England, with wing George North making way for Liam Williams and tight-head prop Aaron Jarvis replacing Samson Lee, who is ruled out with concussion. Media playback is not supported on this device Webb is expecting a tough test against the Scots, but says Wales have nothing to fear. ""They can take a lot of positives from the game against France,"" said Webb. ""Obviously with the new coaching set up it's taken them in a slightly different direction and you can see that from the way they are playing and they'll be full of confidence going into the game. ""But our record is good against them and that's a positive for us and the boys love going to Murrayfield and playing so hopefully we can put a good performance in.""","Wales are @placeholder to beat Scotland to repay their fans after the 21 - 16 defeat against England in their Six Nations opener , says Rhys Webb.",keen,determined,forced,recalled,preparing,1
"I include in that the anti-Americanism that surrounded the invasion of Iraq and the trauma of the financial crash. Dispirited. Back in 2004 and 2008 Americans were by and large united, or at the very least they were not so angrily divided. One might think that the sight of swastikas on American streets would indeed unite the country in unwavering purpose. Not so. The country is so mired in political division that even Nazi symbols have become political symbols some can live with if they feel that condemning them would give succor to their opposition. And the man running the country is actively widening that divide. There's little point parsing the rationale of President Trump's defence yesterday of the ""fine people"" who took part in the white supremacist march in Charlottesville. I doubt he himself was even trying to make a reasoned case. I suspect that rant of a press conference was driven more by his sense of personal grievance - his anger at being attacked over his initial response to Charlottesville - than by his views on race. But Mr Trump's failure to unambiguously and repeatedly condemn those far-right, racist groups gives them oxygen and strikes a blow at the heart of American identity. American prides itself on being centrist, on not having the European tendency of flirting with extremist groups. Respected veteran political commentators have often told me that the US always gravitates to the centre ground. It sure didn't look like that in Charlottesville - ask Germany, or Italy, or Spain. And if America is going to become just another country, albeit with a lot more weapons, no wonder the world is revising its opinion. Dismissive. The degree to which Americans talk about themselves as a special, unique country has often struck me as a little grandiose. You don't hear the French, or Brits, or Australians talk about themselves that way - though they may well feel it. But perhaps it takes the loss of that uniqueness to make us realise how real it was and how much the world relied on it. This summer I spent time in the UK, France and Spain. In all three countries, leaders are trying to figure out how to get by without American leadership on critical issues like climate change and trade, while the general publics increasingly see the US as a non entity. It's not even seen as a joke, people are saddened by America's diminished global status. Europeans have long had a complicated and somewhat insecure relationship with the US, part admiration, part jealousy, part irritation. But this year the reaction in Europe to America felt different. Continental Europe is feeling more confident, the economy is doing better and far right groups have been defeated at the ballot box. Even Britain's decision to withdraw from the EU doesn't get much attention - Brexit is old news in France and Germany. That newfound confidence, mixed with America's clear dysfunction, does indeed create a sense of dismissiveness. For many Europeans, indeed many foreigners, Trump is a spectacle, a reality show on steroids. But that's about the sum of Europe's interest in America right now. Mr Trump's approval ratings are slipping fast. The overwhelming majority of Americans are appalled by all that the hideous scenes in Charlottesville represent. Nothing is getting done in Congress. No wonder Americans are feeling disheartened. No wonder the world is figuring out how to get things done without their global superpower.","I 've just returned to Washington after a few weeks in Europe . In 20 years of living in the US , I 've never returned to a country so dispirited , nor so @placeholder .",dismissed,emerging,suggested,frightened,further,0
"Inverness Castle Viewpoint allows for 360 degree views of Inverness and surrounding area. High Life Highland, which runs leisure sites on Highland Council's behalf, said all the free slots were booked by lunchtime on Tuesday. Entry fees to access to the viewpoint on the North Tower begin on Saturday. After Easter Monday's opening day, 1,100 slots were available. High Life Highland said all the slots have been booked. Highland Council, which owns the tower, said the viewpoint was the first phase in transforming Inverness Castle into a major tourist attraction. The 175-year-old property is currently the base for the city's courts service, which is to be moved to a new building.",All slots giving free access to a new viewpoint on a @placeholder building were booked up less than 24 hours after it was first opened to the public .,nearby,potential,famous,historic,controversial,3
"The 25-year-old will now go into the IPL auction on 4 February. The Twenty20 tournament runs from 5 April to 21 May, but Stokes is likely to be involved in England's one-day series against Ireland on 5 May. ""It's a good opportunity to go away and experience different competitions,"" said Stokes, who has played 18 T20 internationals. England begin a one-day series against India on Sunday. Stokes' international team-mates Sam Billings and Jos Buttler are already contracted to IPL teams, while Jason Roy has put himself forward for the auction. Alex Hales and limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan are also expected to be in the auction, although it is not yet clear how long England will allow them to play for. After the Ireland series, England host the Champions Trophy in June, but Stokes said he would he happy to return early from the IPL for England duty. ""If they want us to come back and report for England, which is our job, then we'll come back and have no complaints,"" he said. ""This year's IPL is a chance for not just myself but other England guys to experience what it's like and see a different side to T20 cricket.""",England all - rounder Ben Stokes has put himself forward for the @placeholder Indian Premier League .,lucrative,latest,immediate,controversial,annual,0
"Recruits to Tilbury station in Essex were singled out and endured physical and indecent abuse in the late 80s and early 90s, Basildon Crown Court heard. Anthony Benham, 50, of Stanford-le Hope, and Ian Maguire, 55, of Benfleet, pleaded not guilty to indecent assault. They also denied 10 counts of false imprisonment between 1988 and 1997. Firefighters have claimed they were tied to a stretcher and hung up in the air, locked in a small room which was filled with water and then urinated upon through a skylight window. One firefighter alleges he was cling-filmed to a lamppost and had ice blocks attached to his private parts. In another ""extreme prank"", a man claims he had a muscle relaxant rubbed over his private parts. The court was told what happened at the station ""went beyond any acceptable practical joke"". Prosecutor Stephen Rose said: ""Both of these defendants took advantage of that culture of practical jokes and intimidation to engage and indulge in acts of indecent degradation to new recruits. ""This occurred in a climate of fear in which none of these young recruits felt able to challenge the senior firefighters. ""It would be obvious to both defendants throughout that none of these young men were consenting to any of these incidents of restraint or indecency."" Both defendants no longer work for the fire service, but Mr Maguire later joined the police and Mr Benham retired from ill health, the court heard. Tilbury fire station closed in 1997. The trial continues.","Two senior firefighters took part in @placeholder ceremonies that degraded recruits who were also indecently assaulted , a court has been told .",police,major,safety,public,initiation,4
"The colourful motion graphics will illuminate the iconic building's sails to help launch the Vivid Sydney light festival. ""Each creature represents a different emotion,"" says Ash Bolland, a music video and TV advert director who conceived the display. ""It's based on the idea of turning the opera house into a living, breathing entity."" Bolland's mesmerising spectacle, Audio Creatures, will be set to electronic music by a Brazilian producer, Amon Tobin. As with previous years, crowds are expected to pack the harbour-side setting and other locations for the popular winter festival. To create the artwork, Bolland sketched his ideas and concept art on a computer. The motion graphics were then completed by an animation company. ""I've got friends who are mixed up in the world of image projection,"" the New Zealand-raised Australian says. ""The stuff that is successful for me is when you modify or transform the building. My plan with the Audio Creatures is to tell a story that is thrilling, exciting and feels like an old '80s sci-fi film."" Vivid Sydney features art and music installations from 26 May to 17 June. When the festival began nine years ago, it drew 200,000 people. Last year there were 2.3 million attendees, injecting A$110m (£63m; $82m) into the local economy. Event organisers also credit it with attracting interstate and international tourists. This year, other installations include a street art mural in the city centre and sculptures of giant sunflowers in the Royal Botanic Garden. At Sydney's Taronga Zoo, oversized lanterns shaped like Tasmanian devils and crocodiles will entertain visitors, as will a 20m (65ft) walk-through shark. Elsewhere, an optical illusion featuring a giant sinkhole will mimic the Aurora Australis. ""For me, it's just bringing people together. I can bring my kids down and be amazed by the nightlife,"" Bolland says. ""In a city that is well known for its summer, it's an event that lights up the night during winter.""","When the sun sets on Friday , the Sydney Opera House will light up with @placeholder animals inspired by both nature and science - fiction .",famous,new,exotic,imaginary,exciting,3
"Graphic video of King's ordeal was shown around the world in 1991. King sued the City of Los Angeles and won $3.8m (£2.5m) compensation. Cynthia Kelley, who helped decide the scale of the damages, met him afterwards and they shared a pizza.  Now, reports say, the couple have become engaged and hope to marry soon. Although they eventually started up a relationship, the pair later split up. According to Radar Online, it was only when King telephoned Ms Kelley on impulse four months ago that they were reunited. King described his fiancee as ""a godsend"" and told the magazine he could not wait to marry her. He was in his early twenties at the time of the beating and became an important figure in the subsequent trial of the four police officers. After they were acquitted, rioting broke out in which more than 50 people died. As the violence went into its third day, King went on television calling for the riots to stop. ""Can't we all just get along?"" he said.","Nineteen years after his @placeholder beating by four LA police officers , Rodney King is marrying a juror from the case .",impressive,brutal,personal,original,last,1
"Corey Collinson, 25, was sentenced to three years and nine months for possessing a stun gun and possessing cannabis with intent to supply. Police raided his home with a drugs dog in Tiverton, Devon on November 3, 2016. They found 204 grams of cannabis with an estimated street value of £1,350, and £2,375 cash kept on top of a wardrobe. More on the stun gun cannabis dealer, and other Devon news Collinson, of Park Street, Tiverton, claimed a friend had left the weapon at his house, but Devon and Cornwall police officers suspected he used it in his cannabis dealing. He was found with the weapon in a box kept on top of a wardrobe, alongside drugs, scales, and snap bags. The judge, Recorder Mr Martin Meeke, QC told him: ""I have given this case anxious consideration. It was not a rifle, shotgun or pistol and could not discharge a bullet and to that extent it differs from what is normally seen as a firearm. ""There is no suggestion you had it for any specific intent although there must be suspicions when a weapon is found in the hands of a drug dealer, which you undoubtedly were. ""I take into account your personal circumstances and the fact you are hard working, have good references and I am conscious of the imminent birth of your child.""","A drug dealer found with an @placeholder stun gun that looked like a torch , next to his stash of drugs , has been jailed .",illegal,ancient,automatic,unusual,empty,0
"Scientists have begun tests on the use of spent grain from distilleries and also seaweed, crab shells and coffee grounds in absorbing Strontium-90. The radioactive isotope is present in liquid waste inside Dounreay's Shaft. Sunk in the 1950s close to the shores of the Pentland Firth, The Shaft plunges 65.4m (214.5ft) below ground. Radioactive waste was disposed there from 1959 to 1977, when an explosion ended the practice. It has been the subject of local legend, including the claim that one worker dropped his mother-in-law's ashes inside. Thurso's Environmental Research Institute, which is part of the University of the Highlands and Islands' North Highland College, has started the investigation into the potential of spent grain, seaweed, shells and coffee grounds. Known as biosorption, non-living biological materials are used as an alternative to artificially-made materials. Biosorption is already used to extract tiny pieces of gold and silver from sewage. Mike Gearhart, who leads the Dounreay Shaft and Silo project team, said: ""We are pleased to be working with ERI to identify a sustainable solution that can be sourced locally. ""We still have a number of issues to address but results to date have been very promising."" The Silo - which has been described as being like a swimming pool with a concrete roof - was also used for dumping radioactive material from experiments at Dounreay.",Grain after it has been used for making whisky could be put to a new @placeholder in the clean up of radioactivity at the Dounreay nuclear site near Thurso .,purpose,phenomenon,reserve,basis,standard,0
"Left-armer Amir, 22, was jailed for six months and banned from all cricket for his part in a spot-fixing scam during Pakistan's tour of England in 2010. He delivered pre-arranged no balls at Lord's in a plot that also saw Mohammad Asif and captain Salman Butt banned. Amir's ban was due to expire on 2 September, 2015 but he has been cleared to play domestic cricket in Pakistan. ""It's a new life for me and you will see not only Mohammad Amir as a better cricketer but also a better human being,"" he said. The International Cricket Council (ICC), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Sir Ronnie Flanagan, the head of the ICC's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (Acsu), approved Amir's domestic return. An ICC statement read: ""Sir Ronnie Flanagan, with the prior approval of the ICC board and the Pakistan Cricket Board, has exercised his discretion to allow Mohammad Amir to return to domestic cricket played under the auspices of the Pakistan Cricket Board with immediate effect."" It added that Flanagan ""was satisfied"" that Amir had: Before his suspension Amir took 51 wickets in 14 Test matches at an average of 29.09, and 25 wickets in 15 one-day internationals at an average of 24. In the aftermath of the spot-fixing scandal, Amir, who was 18 at the time of the incident, separated himself from his co-conspirators by admitting his guilt and showing remorse. Fellow paceman Asif and skipper Butt repeatedly fought charges before being found guilty at Southwark Crown Court. The latter pair were also jailed, with Asif banned from cricket for seven years (two suspended) and Butt 10 years (five suspended).",Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has been cleared to return @placeholder from his five - year ban for spot - fixing .,away,later,voluntarily,successfully,early,4
"Media playback is unsupported on your device 4 February 2015 Last updated at 11:38 GMT The Keelman's Way, close to Ryton Golf Club, has been closed off, after what is thought to be coal waste from an old colliery caught fire. Council officials fear some sections of the path could collapse. Tyne and Wear Fire Brigade believe the blaze may have started in November and could continue burning for several months or even years. Look North's Gerry Jackson reports.","An underground fire beneath a @placeholder riverside footpath on Tyneside could keep burning for years , firefighters believe .",popular,prominent,friendly,controversial,public,0
"The Shenzhen Connect was supposed to be launched more than a year ago but was postponed due to market volatility. It is now expected to go live by the end of the year. The move comes as China looks to open up its $6.5 trillion (£5 trillion) equity markets to foreign investors. Beijing has also been pushing to have its bourses included in global index providers MSCI but their bid was last rejected in June. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang was quoted as saying the scheme ""marks another steady step towards building a law-regulated capital market with international features"". The overall quota limits for the link between Hong Kong and Shanghai's stock exchange, which was launched in late 2014, was also lifted. Daily quota limits, however, remain in place. The approval of the Shenzhen Stock Connect scheme may boost market sentiment, Julian Evans-Pritchard, China economist at Capital Economics said. ""It is a welcome signal that policymakers are keen to press on with financial reform as concerns over market volatility and capital outflows fade,"" he wrote in a report. ""But limited appetite overseas for mainland equities means the direct impact on equity valuations and capital flows will be small."" Hong Kong is the world's second-busiest bourse and has benefited from the Stock Connect scheme as mainland investors look to buy overseas assets to counter the weakening Chinese yuan currency. Meanwhile, Shenzhen is Asia's busiest exchange with monthly turnover of more than $1 trillion, according to the World Federation of Exchanges data. But some investors believe the new link won't see huge demand due to the high valuations of mainland stocks. ""In the short term, I very much doubt this will drive significant flows into Shenzhen shares as a lot of stocks are expensive,"" Caroline Yu Maurer, head of Greater China equities at BNP Paribas Investment Partners said. The quota usage for the Shanghai to Hong Kong Stock Connect was more than 80% when southbound while the northbound quota used was around 50%. Investors have been nervous about investing in Chinese stocks after the market crashed last summer and the government intervened by spending billions to prop it up. Mainland Chinese shares have fallen around 12% so far this year while Hong Kong is flat.",China has approved a long - anticipated trading link between Hong Kong and Shenzhen 's stock markets and abolished an overall quota limit that investors considered @placeholder .,hopeless,restrictive,inappropriate,insufficient,unfair,1
"The University of Glasgow's £32m Imaging Centre of Excellence (ICE) aims to bring clinical academics together with industry to improve patient care. It is the first time a 7 Tesla MRI scanner will be used in the UK in a clinical setting. It will be used to improve treatment for conditions such as stroke, vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The facility was built in collaboration with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHS GGC), with £16m of funding from the Medical Research Council and Glasgow City Region City Deal. The project is expected to bring 396 new jobs to the city over a seven year period, contributing about £88m to the local economy. The 7 Tesla MRI scanner was delivered to the site last November. A giant crane eased the 18-tonne device down an alleyway with inches to spare on each side, then through a hole in the wall of the new building. The building will also house the Clinical Innovation Zone to help biomedical companies improve healthcare technology through collaborative work. There willl be a further floor of neuro-operating theatres, which will be funded by the NHS GGC. Prof Dame Anna Dominiczak, of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, said it would be a ""world-leading"" example of a precision medicine centre. ""The ICE isn't about ivory tower research,"" she said. ""It is about bringing world-leading clinical academics together with industry to collaborate and to create something that not only positively benefits patients but also brings a meaningful economic benefit as well."" Glasgow City Council leader Frank McAveety said the facility was a great example of how the Glasgow City Region City Deal was helping to reinforce Glasgow's global reputation, while also delivering economic and social benefits. Principal of the university, Prof Anton Muscatelli, said: ""ICE exemplifies the university's goal to create visionary buildings that promote interaction with industry and other key stakeholders, bringing inspiring people together in a world-class environment to share knowledge that can ultimately change the world.""","A new state - of - the - art medical research facility , which houses a @placeholder MRI scanner , is to be officially opened .",notorious,complete,popular,defunct,powerful,4
"The new contract for the 25-year-old represented ""a landmark day"" for Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria. The value of the deal makes it a record, although the £187m ($292m) 10-year contract signed by Detroit's Miguel Cabrera is worth more annually. Stanton has hit a total of 154 home runs in five Major League seasons. The American outfielder missed the final 17 games of last season after being struck in the face by a pitch but still hit 37 home runs in 2014, the most in the National League. ""I'm happy for the city, I'm happy for him and I'm thrilled for baseball,"" added Loria, who said the deal includes a no-trade clause and allows Stanton to opt out after six years. ""Besides being a terrific athlete, he's a first-class young man. I've loved watching him play, but I love this kid. He's just a special young man.""",Giancarlo Stanton has @placeholder the most expensive ever deal in United States sport by signing a £ 208 m ( $ 325 m ) 13 - year contract with Miami Marlins .,secured,denied,agreed,defended,retained,2
"23-year-old Tim Reynard had been working at the local Liberal Democrat office for three weeks. He then told them he was actually working for the rival Tory Party. Staff immediately went into panic mode... until he was eventually found hiding in a cupboard. Not before they'd deleted his access to their database, Facebook and all other sensitive information. With just over a month until the General Election, there's a lot of sensitive information floating around any political office. So when Tim texted the Liberal Democrat organiser for the constituency of Oxford West and Abingdon, 27-year-old Will Griffiths, to say he had defected to the Conservative Party, Will panicked. Tim, who used to work for Odeon, said he'd jumped ship to ""compare parties"" and was due back at Tory candidate Nicola Blackwood's office. In a cold sweat, Will rang his boss, who told him he better get into work as soon as he could. By the time Will turned up 20 minutes later, everyone else in the office was in on the joke, so they all got busy checking nothing had been stolen and looking online to see if Tim had been forwarding Liberal Democrat emails to the Conservatives. Will was looking quite shaken when his boss pulled him aside for ""a word"" - that's when Tim jumped out and asked: ""What day is it today Will?"" Tim told Newsbeat he had the idea for the prank whilst having his breakfast in the morning, but he didn't think Will would believe it. When he did fall for it though, they all decided to string it out for as long as they could. Tim said Will's face was a picture when the truth hit him: ""At first it was relief then it was a mix of anger and shock."" He took it well though, and they both had a laugh. Encouraged by how well it went this year, Tim told us he's ""got lots of tricks up his sleeve"" for next year... so Will, you might want to put the date in your diary now. Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter, BBCNewsbeat on Instagram and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube","Not every April Fools ' catches you out hook - line - and - sinker , but a @placeholder MP 's office in Oxfordshire went into meltdown after a text from an intern .",dramatic,new,successful,senior,prospective,4
"If you have been to a Rugby World Cup game or plan to attend matches, don't forget to take and share your pictures with us. How are you enjoying the tournament so far? How are you showing your support? Are you watching games at a stadium or on TV? Are you watching matches from the comfort of your living room or at a rugby club? Send us your snaps! Thank you for all of your pictures, here is a selection of them: Rugby World Cup 2015: Your pictures","With the 2015 Rugby World Cup in full swing , we would like to see your photos and @placeholder of this year 's tournament .",chances,pictures,scores,pride,memories,4
1 April 2016 Last updated at 13:11 BST The group said it was because Jesy was unwell and unable to sing. Radio 1 Newsbeat music reporter Sinead Garvan tells Newsround there are no rumours of fallouts among the band members. She also says Little Mix's tough tour schedule may have had an impact.,Little Mix fans in Belfast have been left @placeholder after the band cancelled two gigs there at the last minute .,disappointed,stranded,homeless,excited,alone,0
"So ahead of the general election, we asked them what they wanted from political coverage. They said it was discussion. They said it was definitely not shouting. They said something unedited and full of different opinions. So we invited representatives from each of the six main parties in Scotland - Scottish Labour, Scottish National Party Scottish, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Scottish Conservatives, Scottish Green Party and UKIP. They took it in turns to sit down with four members of the BBC's Generation 2015 for around twenty minutes. One was a party supporter, one was definitely not voting that way, and two were undecided over how to cast their ballot on May 7. The topics up for discussion? That was all down to our young voters. And unlike more conventional formats - it was also down to our young voters to pull up the politicians if they didn't like what they heard. The multi-screen view means with each answer you can watch back every smile, frown, nod of agreement - or otherwise. Above all, Opinionated is something a bit different. And we'd love to know what you think. Join the conversation with @BBCGen2015 and find out more at bbc.co.uk/generation2015",It seems @placeholder to say that young Scottish voters are pretty engaged in politics right now .,fair,ridiculous,unable,easy,reasonable,0
"John McLarnon has lived through two world wars, the creation of the Irish Free State and the administrations of 20 prime ministers. He has lived in the same house in the townland of Largy, near Portglenone, since he was born in 1914. ""Our generation ran about in their bare feet, we went to school - everyone did, in their bare feet,"" he said. For John, the invention which made his life easier was the bicycle. ""The bicycle was a great invention,"" he said. ""We all learned to ride the bicycle when we were very young, but one bicycle had to do two or three of the family."" John gave up driving when he turned 100. He said it was the sensible thing to do, as cars were ""too fast now"". John credits his longevity to a life of moderation; he doesn't smoke or drink but does have a sweet tooth - despite the fact all his teeth are his own. ""I'm happy with everything I've done and being fit enough to do it,"" he said. ""I'm very thankful for my good health which is the greatest gift of all."" For a man who has seen many things and been around the block more than a few times, his advice on a long life is worth heeding. ""Take care of your health, because if you lose your health it never comes back,"" he said. ""Don't put off tomorrow what you can do today."" John is one of a number of older people talking part in a BBC NI appeal on behalf of Age NI. Playing Our Part looks at the contribution made by older people.","A County Antrim man , who recently celebrated his 102nd birthday , has been revealing his @placeholder for a long life .",secrets,permission,whereabouts,existence,role,0
"Lil Louis was to have appeared at Sankeys nightclub on 24 January but ended up in hospital after an unnamed ""idiot... decided to show off a new toy... 12 inches from my left ear"". The unidentified person, the DJ said on Facebook, ""may have ended my career"". The star, real name Louis Sims, is best known for his 1989 hit French Kiss. The song, which featured vocals by Shawn Christopher, reached number two in the UK singles chart. ""The compressed air that blasted out of the cannon was louder and more shrill than anything I'd ever heard,"" the DJ continued. ""It hurt so bad, I jumped in the air and screamed. ""The pain was followed by an intense ringing and muffled silence. The left side of the room went dead, and I couldn't hear anything except that ring. ""I was taken to the hospital, where I spent the night being passed around a bevy of doctors including an [ear, nose and throat] specialist. ""I was diagnosed with SIHL (sound induced hearing loss), a permanent hearing loss, and given a strong steroid medication."" Lil Louis went on to say he was not able to walk straight or hold down food before saying: ""I don't know what will come of this.""",An @placeholder DJ says his career may be now at risk after a compressed air horn was let off near him while he was performing a sound check in Manchester .,american,inexperienced,outstanding,extreme,influential,4
"Alex McDougall, 77, originally from Scotland, died earlier this month at a care home in Nottinghamshire. Carers invited anyone with connections to the Army or Mr McDougall's football team Glasgow Rangers to attend. Broxtowe Borough Council said it had been ""overwhelmed"" by the public support but warned space was limited. Staff from the Beeston Fields Care Home appealed for mourners on social media over fears the funeral, which took place at Bramcote Crematorium, would only be attended by a limited number of staff. Deborah King, from the home, said: ""It's so nice that people that have been in the military, veterans and those serving, are taking an interest and showing there are kind people out there. ""He would probably be quite overwhelmed by it all."" Andy Harrison, who is with the Royal Engineers, said it was important to honour a former soldier. He said: ""There's countless others from the station [Chetwynd Barracks} who will be going down... we can't allow his passing to go unmarked."" Sarah Teale, reporter, BBC East Midlands Today It was quite a moving sight. There was standard bearers from the Royal British Legion, many people in uniform and the Royal Artillery Corps, some from the Chetwynd Barracks and just members of the public. They didn't want a funeral where he would be all alone. They brought flowers, they brought wreaths and more importantly brought the numbers. The borough council said it was ""overwhelmed by the public show of respect"" but warned that parking space was limited and the small chapel could accommodate just 46 people. Mr McDougall moved to the county's Chetwynd Barracks, in Nottinghamshire, from Scotland when he joined the Army at the age of 21. He spent 18 years at the home and died from cancer.",Hundreds of people have attended the funeral of a former soldier who had no @placeholder family or friends after a social media appeal .,living,close,lost,major,known,4
"General secretary candidate Len McCluskey met managers and shop stewards at the plant. It is five months since Ford announced cut backs on its planned investment in the new Dragon engine but it said 1,850 workers would not be affected. Mr McCluskey told BBC Wales he hoped it would not come to industrial action. But he said he wants assurances about its future and added that the union would do everything it could to save the plant. ""There is a fair amount of pessimism about what the company plans,"" said Mr McCluskey. ""Is there a hidden agenda to close the plant? ""We want them to demonstrate that there isn't and that they're working hard for product replacement and we'll work hard with them."" A mass meeting will be held on 1 March if the union does not hear from the company. Ford announced in 2015 that Bridgend would be making its new Dragon petrol engine, with the aim of producing 250,000 engines a year. The Welsh Government promised £15m state aid on the condition 500 jobs would be secured. And on Tuesday, Economy Secretary Ken Skates told the Senedd the Welsh Government would work with all stakeholders to ensure the factory had a future. The plant currently makes 250,000 engines a year for Jaguar Land Rover and also 500,000 of Ford's own Sigma engines but it is due to stop producing both in 2018. Last September, Ford announced Dragon production would be cut to 125,000 engines a year and investment would reduce from £181m to £100m. It said there had been ""fluctuations"" in global demand, predicting that required numbers of the new engine would be ""lower than originally planned"". However, Ford said the 1,850 workforce would not be affected. Bridgend has a capacity to produce three times what the original Dragon deal offered and concern by unions has intensified that it signals the start of a run down of the plant. Mr McCluskey said it starts to raise ""serious doubts"" about whether a plant of this size could be sustained producing such small volumes.",The Unite union has given Ford management a two week @placeholder to produce a five - year plan for its engine factory in Bridgend .,break,attempt,ultimatum,failure,powers,2
"The move comes three years after Allison rejoined Ferrari as part of a restructuring plan to improve the team's performance. The first car designed under his control won three races in 2015, but Ferrari's revival has stalled this season, with no wins so far. Mattia Binotto has been promoted to chief technical officer. His previous role was as head of Formula 1 power-units. Allison, 48, was also at Ferrari as head of aerodynamics during the dominant Michael Schumacher era of 2000 to 2004, before moving back to the Renault team, where he was deputy technical director when Fernando Alonso won consecutive titles in 2005 and 2006. He is one of the most highly regarded engineering leaders in F1 and is likely to be of interest to a number of other teams. He said in a statement issued by Ferrari: ""During the years I spent at Ferrari, at two different stages and covering different roles, I could get to know and appreciate the value of the team and of the people, women and men, which are part of it. ""I want to thank them all for the great professional and human experience we shared. I wish everybody a happy future with lots of success."" Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene said: ""The team would like to thank James for his commitment and sacrifice during the time spent together, and wishes him success and serenity for his future endeavours."" Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne has recently been conducting a review of the operational practices of the team, including consulting engineers on all levels, in an attempt to inject more creativity into the team. This has included a restructuring of the internal workings of departments across Ferrari. Allison's next destination is yet to be decided but his reputation is such that he would be of interest to most teams. McLaren were keen to sign him at the start of 2013, but he ultimately turned them down to go back to Ferrari. And the Enstone-based Renault team, where Allison has worked on three separate occasions, is undergoing a major rebuilding programme following the French company's buy-back of the operation from former owner Genii Capital, which ran it as Lotus from 2012-15. Subscribe to the BBC Sport newsletter to get our pick of news, features and video sent to your inbox.","Ferrari have split with technical director James Allison in what the team say was a "" joint @placeholder "" .",future,disgrace,success,priority,decision,4
"Officers entered the site after previous attempts were thwarted when thousands of the monk's devotees turned up in his defence. The spiritual leader is believed to be inside the large compound. Police said they did not find him on Thursday but would return on Friday to continue looking. A Thai police spokesman said officers covered 15-20% of the complex. The search warrant was valid for 10 days, he said. The Dhammakaya temple is a sprawling compound on the outskirts of Bangkok. Its founder, Phra Dhammajayo, is accused of embezzling funds from the temple, but when officers attempted to search the site last June they were blocked by his supporters. The 72-year-old abbot has remained inside the temple for months, saying he is too ill to face officials. He denies the allegations and says they are politically motivated. Thousands of police and soldiers surrounded the site before dawn on Thursday, blocking the roads leading to and from the temple and putting the area under military control. ""We are sealing off the temple and after that we will search all the buildings,"" said Col Paisit Wongmaung, head of the Department of Special Investigations (DSI). ""If [the abbot] thinks he is innocent he should surrender and enter [a] judicial process,"" he said. A spokesman for the temple said he did not know if Phra Dhammajayo was inside. ""I don't know his whereabouts - I haven't seen him in about nine months,"" AFP quoted spokesman Phra Sanitwong Wutthiwangso as saying. There have been several failed attempts to persuade the former abbot to leave the temple, which is home to a charismatic Buddhist sect. It has more than a million followers but has been criticised for commercialising Buddhism. There is also speculation that the temple has links to former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Both his government and one led by his sister were ousted by military coups in 2006 and 2014. The temple, however, says it has no political affiliation and says it attracts Thais from all walks of life and political persuasions. The military has been running Thailand since the coup in 2014.",Thai police have begun searching a Buddhist temple complex in a bid to arrest an @placeholder monk wanted over alleged money laundering .,influential,urgent,upcoming,american,unusual,0
"Ayan Mohamud, 18, who arrived at Heathrow Airport, said she felt she was being ""judged"" in the wake of the Paris terror attacks. ""I wasn't expecting to be interrogated or held in a room for hours,"" said Ms Mohamud, who left the US for the first time, to visit family in Leicester. Border Force said the checks were for immigration purposes. Keith Vaz, Leicester East MP, said he would be raising Ms Mohamud's case in his capacity as chairman of the Home Affairs Select Committee. ""I have the head of Border Force in front of my committee on Tuesday and will definitely ask about this,"" he said. Days before Miss Mohamud's arrival, Home Secretary Theresa May said security would be ""intensified"" at events in major cities and at UK borders in the wake of the Paris attacks. Miss Mohamud said she was warned by her father that she could be questioned at the UK border. ""[But it] hit me that I was being judged based on what I was wearing on my head. I felt that I was detained because I'm Muslim,"" she explained. ""After the Paris incident happened, [Border Force] feel that everyone wearing a scarf needs to be checked thoroughly. ""I felt it was inhuman for them to treat me that way."" Her aunt Jawaahir Daahir, who lives in Leicester, described her niece's ordeal as ""a terrible, distressful unimaginable experience for her and for our family"". ""She didn't commit any crime except being a Muslim girl with a headscarf,"" she said. ""People shouldn't be discriminated against, Muslim or non-Muslim, they should be all checked."" A Home Office spokesman said: ""To ensure the correct decisions are reached it is sometimes necessary for Border Force to detain passengers while checks are carried out to ensure they qualify for entry to the UK. ""The passenger was given leave to enter the UK as soon as officers were able to make further inquiries, including in the United States.""","An American Muslim was detained for 13 hours after flying into a UK airport because of her @placeholder , she says .",progress,faith,onset,ordeal,issues,1
"Last month, the Liberal Democrats walked out of the SNP-led coalition that had run the local authority since 2012. Following days of talks, the council's Independent group has taken steps to form a new administration. The matter will be debated by councillors and be the subject of a vote at a special meeting on Thursday. SNP councillors have said that they will support the new administration ""on certain issues"".",Independent councillors at Highland Council expect to formally set up a new @placeholder administration next week .,ruling,town,district,health,special,0
"However goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama declined the chance to appear to answer questions about comments he made about playing an international match in Kaduna. The NFF executive board will have the final say on any punishments, on a date yet to be decided. Keshi, who signed a new two-year deal with the NFF in April, was on a list of 59 applicants published recently by the Ivorian federation (FIF) to take over from Frenchman Herve Renard. Meanwhile, Super Eagles captain Enyeama made ""uncomplimentary remarks"" regarding safety and security in Kaduna for a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Chad. Enyeama, who plays for French club Lille and is the Super Eagles most capped player with 101 appearances, failed to reply to messages from the NFF seeking an explanation for his comments. The 32-year-old could face a lengthy ban for his comments which the NFF feels broke its recent code of conduct signed by the players as well as his failure to attend Tuesday's hearing.",Coach Stephen Keshi met with the Nigeria Football Federation 's ( NFF ) @placeholder committee on Tuesday to answer questions on why his name appeared on a list of candidates to manage Ivory Coast .,lost,disciplinary,technical,national,central,1
"They can do so by replying to tweets containing a link to an Amazon product with #amazoncart in the US and #amazonbasket in the UK. Users will still need to go to Amazon to pay and complete the purchase. The move comes as firms are looking at ways to use social media platforms as tools to attract customers. ""Ultimately it is all about conversations that people are having on various platforms such as Twitter and Facebook about what interests them,"" said Sanjana Chappalli, Asia-Pac head of LEWIS Pulse, a firm specialising in digital marketing. ""Brands are keen to tap into these platforms, not least because they have hundreds of millions of active users."" The move also comes just days after Twitter reported a net loss of $132m (£78m) for the first quarter. The number of active users on the social network reached 255 million in the first three months of 2014, up 5.8% on the previous quarter. However, that growth was below analysts' expectations. There have been concerns that the pace of growth the Twitter has seen in the past years may be slowing, which may hurt its revenues. Ms Chappalli said the tie-up with Amazon was likely to help Twitter engage its users better and as result attract more advertisers. ""For Twitter the revenue model is based on not just on the number of active users but also on how much time those users spend on the platform,"" she said. ""This deal provides them a good chance to leverage on other sites such as Amazon to help push the engagement rates up."" Meanwhile, Amazon said the partnership would make it easier for users to purchase products they saw on their Twitter timeline. ""No more switching apps, typing passwords, or trying to remember items you saw on Twitter,"" the firm said in a video it posted about the tie-up.",Online retailer Amazon has announced a partnership with Twitter that allows users to add products to their shopping carts by tweeting a @placeholder hashtag .,false,special,serious,rare,fresh,1
"The tomb in the North Transept contains coffins belonging to the Hyett family dating from the 17th and 18th Century. It was found by archaeologists who lifted a neighbouring ledger stone while carrying out an evaluation ahead of the installation of a new lift. The process caused a small hole to be created which allowed the contents of the vault to be seen. Cathedral archaeologist Richard Morriss said the discovery of the 8ft (2.5m) deep chamber was unexpected. ""What you normally find when you dig up a ledger slab is earth and bones, there's nothing specific in there. ""But we can just see into a genuine intact family vault. ""You would expect the cathedral to have been restored time and time again. The floors get churned up and re-laid, but this has stayed intact. ""The coffins are extremely well preserved, you can still see the name plates. ""And the name plates actually match up with the names on the ledgers above, which is remarkable."" Mr Morriss said the family must have been ""pretty wealthy"" to have afforded this kind of burial vault within the heart of the cathedral. The Reverend Canon Celia Thomson, said the discovery of the vault was ""really exciting"" and the discovery of a child's coffin was ""particularly poignant"". ""You can just imagine the grief of the parents at that stage. It brings history to life,"" she said. Lord Dickinson, who is a descendent, by marriage, of the Hyett family, said the discovery was ""fascinating"". ""Like the rest of the world I didn't know there was anything under the slab,"" he said. Re-deposited human remains were discovered beneath the ledger stone, including a number of skulls and leg bones. The installation of a new lift in the North Transept is part of a 10-year plan, known as Project Pilgrim, to improve facilities at the medieval building. The discovery of the vault will be featured on Inside Out West on BBC One on Monday 2 November at 19:30 GMT and afterwards for 30 days on the BBC iPlayer.","An "" extremely well preserved "" family burial vault has been discovered "" @placeholder "" at Gloucester Cathedral .",today,nearby,illegally,accidentally,underground,3
"Daniel Zamudio, 24, has been in a medically induced coma since Saturday's attack by unidentified assailants. He had swastika-like shapes drawn on his chest, fuelling speculation that neo-Nazis were involved. Interior Minister Rodrigo Hinzpeter said efforts would be stepped up to pass an anti-discrimination law. ""We're going to give added urgency to the anti-discrimination law,"" said Mr Hinzpeter, referring to legislation currently being considered by the Chilean congress. Chile should also consider passing a hate-crime law, he said. Mr Zamudio was left with severe head injuries and a broken right leg after being attacked in Santiago. He is on a ventilator and in an induced coma, but doctors say he is out of immediate danger. Mr Zamudio's parents said it was not the first time he had been targeted because of his sexual orientation, and that his attackers were neo-Nazis. A group representing gay rights in Chile, Movilh, has launched a publicity campaign to appeal for witnesses. ""It wasn't a one-off event, violence by neo-Nazi groups keeps happening,"" Rolando Jimenez from Movilh told BBC Mundo. Prosecutors say they do not have firm evidence of neo-Nazi involvement but it is a possibility given the victim's profile, previous incidents, and the suspected swastika marks.",Chilean @placeholder leaders have added their voices to widespread condemnation of a savage attack on a young gay man that left him with multiple injuries .,prominent,professional,military,political,christian,3
"The Namibian is being investigated by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) over payments he received from Papa Massata Diack, the son of ex-IAAF president Lamine Diack. In March, French newspaper Le Monde claimed former sprinter Fredericks received a payment days before voting on the 2016 Olympics host city. The four-time Olympic silver medallist says the payment was legitimate and related to his role in the promoting of several athletics events. He told told Le Monde the payment had ""nothing whatsoever to do with the Olympic games"". Fredericks stepped down from two key administrative roles in March following the accusations. He quit as head of the evaluation commission for the 2024 Olympics, and left a taskforce helping Russia return to international competition. As head of the IOC evaluation commission, Fredericks was to lead an inspection visit to 2024 candidate cities Los Angeles and Paris. In his written judgement, the chairman of the IAAF Disciplinary Tribunal, Michael J Beloff, said Fredericks' suspension was not a presumption of guilt.","IAAF council member Frankie Fredericks has been provisionally suspended from athletics pending an investigation into a potential @placeholder violation , the sport 's governing body said on Monday .",ethics,special,drama,health,free,0
"Tuesday's 3-2 victory at Plymouth Argyle ended an eight-game winless run and means the O's are only in the drop zone on goal difference. ""I've got to keep the boys grounded but I've let them be happy because they deserve it,"" he told BBC Radio London. ""I won't get carried away if we win as we're still second from bottom."" Webb, 33, is the youngest manager in the English Football League and became Orient's fourth boss of the season on 29 January. The former Southend and Hull striker has been forced to rely on young players, with 10 of the squad at Home Park being products of the east London club's academy. After ending a six-game losing streak in his third game in charge against Yeovil on Saturday, late goals from Gavin Massey and Sandro Semedo gave Orient their first victory since beating Crawley on Boxing Day. ""I'm new to management but I have confidence in my own ability and I know how to set up a team,"" Webb added. ""I know what the young players can bring; heart, passion and all the things the supporters want to see. ""It's been a long time since we've been happy after a game but we have a long way to go. There is no point in everyone saying we are playing well and have team spirit if it is only for four games."" However, the win at Plymouth has been marred by Argyle reporting O's skipper Liam Kelly to the Football Association for an alleged shove on a ball boy. Meanwhile, defender Nicky Hunt picked up his 10th caution of the season and will miss Saturday's visit of fellow strugglers Notts County, who are managed by former O's player-manager Kevin Nolan.",Leyton Orient boss Danny Webb wants his squad to remain @placeholder in their League Two relegation battle after recording their first win of 2017 .,further,glory,debut,staying,focused,4
"Nicola Farningham claimed she was a single mother but was living with her husband Paul at their Dundee home. A court was told the mother-of-four had been forced to sell her house to start paying back the money. Farningham, 39 admitted a charge under the Tax Credits Act committed between 15 May 2005 and 14 July 2014. Dundee Sheriff Court heard previously that she was employed as a tax credits advisor in HMRC's Dundee call centre, advising the public about child and working tax credits. Depute fiscal Eilidh Robertson told the court that an HMRC investigation was launched in 2014 following a tip-off. She said: ""The investigation into the accused established that she had married Paul Farningham on 7 September 2007 and that they had four children together. ""The accused and Mr Farningham had shared a joint bank account since 2004 and a joint mortgage for their property which they bought together in 2005. ""When she was interviewed the accused said they had not been co-habiting at any stage despite buying a property and having four children."" The court was told that a compensation order of £40,410 to be paid within six months had been agreed. Kevin Hampton, defending, said: ""Subject to the house being sold she will pay more towards the outstanding debt. ""She understands she is in a very difficult position today, given length of time and the amount involved. ""This was not to fund an extravagant lifestyle or excessive spending. ""This money all went towards bills, primarily child care."" ""This has had and will have a devastating effect on her."" Sheriff Alastair Carmichael jailed Farningham for 21 weeks and told her: ""It's a sad and familiar tale. ""Ultimately though, it's a fraud on public finances.""","An HM Revenue and Customs worker who fraudulently claimed £ 65,000 in @placeholder has been jailed for five months .",gold,assets,trouble,compensation,benefits,4
"Media playback is not supported on this device That was the question we asked you at the start of the tournament, as the Sheffield venue celebrates its 40th anniversary of hosting the World Championship. And the results are in. Thousands of you voted, and the number one moment in Crucible history - voted for by 55% of respondents - was the 1985 black-ball final between Dennis Taylor and Steve Davis. Ronnie O'Sullivan's fastest ever 147 break was second with 22.25%, and Alex Higgins' emotional triumph in 1982 was third with 7.64%. Here is the list in full: Media playback is not supported on this device Sign up to My Sport to follow snooker news and reports on the BBC app.",What is the Crucible Theatre 's most @placeholder moment ?,beautiful,successful,popular,memorable,common,3
"Age Scotland says official figures suggest that each year about 8,640 people in Scotland wait longer than six weeks for a council care assessment. The average ""worst case"" is between two weeks and five months, with the longest delay of 18 months recorded in 2014/15. Cosla, the umbrella body for local councils, declined to comment. Age Scotland's research, compiled using freedom of information requests, found significant variations across councils in the time taken to carry out assessments. Under national guidelines, people should wait no longer than six weeks for care services to be provided after an assessment has taken place. Age Scotland found that about 10% of people were not provided with services within the six-week limit over the past three years. The charity said its research suggested that about 3,000 elderly people each year wait longer than six weeks for services to be put in place. Most councils do not record the reasons why delays occur, but many cited instances where delays were caused by the person being admitted to hospital or waiting for a place in their chosen care home. Staff shortages, financial constraints and delays in adapting homes were also cited. Age Scotland received freedom of information responses from 25 out of 32 councils. Chief executive Keith Robson said: ""These are deeply concerning figures showing thousands of older people facing delays in the care provision they need being put in place. ""It also means payments for free personal care they are entitled to are not being received. ""This confirms the experiences of a number of older people and their families who have been in touch with Age Scotland's helpline to tell us their experiences of delays in the system. ""As we look to local authority elections next month, Age Scotland has contacted council candidates across Scotland to ask them to ensure providing high-quality health and social care services is made an urgent priority by new administrations.""","Thousands of elderly people are missing out on free personal care because of delays to assessments and care @placeholder , a charity has claimed .",crisis,issues,arrangements,delivery,services,2
"It has been reported by the Daily Mail that Jamal al-Harith received the payout from the UK government after being freed from captivity in 2004. The family say that figure was ""a group settlement including costs for four innocent people including Jamal"". The Daily Mail says it stands by its story. Al-Harith, who was 50 and from Manchester, was originally known as Ronald Fiddler. He took the name Jamal al-Harith when he converted to Islam, but was known most recently by the nom-de-guerre Abu-Zakariya al-Britani, given to him by so-called Islamic State. Who are Britain’s jihadists? Al-Harith was seized by American forces in Pakistan in 2001, before being sent to Guantanamo Bay - a US prison in Cuba for terrorist suspects. US interrogators found he provided useful information about the Taliban's methods, and he was released after two years. He later joined IS and blew himself up at an Iraqi army base in Mosul this week. Analysis, by Frank Gardner, BBC security correspondent In the light of how he chose to end his life, the case of Jamal al-Harith is certainly embarrassing for those in government in 2004 and 2010, and for those whose job it was to assess the security threat he posed between 2004 and 2014. But his lawyer has told me that when al-Harith returned from his two years' imprisonment in Guantanamo Bay in March 2004, he had already been so extensively questioned that his interview with British special branch officers lasted just 20 minutes before charges were dropped and he was released. He was assessed - correctly at the time - of being a low security risk to the British population and he spent the next 10 years living openly in and around Manchester with his young family, showing no signs of violent extremism. At some stage, probably around 2013, he became sufficiently radicalised, or even re-radicalised, to go off to Syria to join IS. It was this that MI5 failed to pick up. In a statement, al-Harith's family said they wished ""to express their sorrow and distress at the news of his death"", but were ""concerned about the distorted and over-simplified reports they have seen in the news"". ""The Jamal they knew up until 2001 when he was taken to Guantanamo Bay would not have become involved with a despicable organisation such as so-called Islamic State. He was a peaceful and gentle person,"" it continued. ""Whatever he may or may not have done since then they believe from their own experience he was utterly changed by the physical and mental cruelty and the inhuman treatment he endured for two years at Guantanamo."" His relatives insisted he did not receive £1m in compensation, adding: ""The family last heard from him in 2014 and have since then been desperately worried about his fate."" Leon Jameson, al-Harith's older brother, says they last spoke two years ago on the phone, before he went to Syria. Mr Jameson described his sibling as ""fun"" when he was growing up and ""always helping other people"". When asked about his brother's suicide bombing he said: ""I can't actually commend him about it because it isn't right, but he's done it. It's something he believes in, so I'll leave that with him. ""He did what he could for other people, which is what he used to always be like. And he said ""it had been a struggle"" for his brother ever since Guantanamo Bay. ""If he didn't even listen to his wife, none of us could have really changed his mind."" Former Prime Minister Tony Blair released a statement accusing the Daily Mail of ""utter hypocrisy"" after it ran a story about al-Harith on Wednesday headlined: ""Still Think He Wasn't A Danger, Mr Blair? Fury at Labour government's £1m compensation for innocent Brit"". Mr Blair said the man's release in 2004 had ""followed a Parliamentary and massive media campaign led by the Daily Mail... and strongly supported by the then Conservative Opposition"". The former PM continued: ""He was not paid compensation by my government. The compensation was agreed in 2010 by the [coalition] government..."" In response, the paper issued a statement saying Mr Blair was ""utterly wrong to accuse the Daily Mail newspaper of inaccuracy over the Ronald Fiddler story"". ""However, our sister organisation MailOnline, which is an independently edited website, did publish a misleading headline which said that Mr Blair's government was responsible for the £1m payout to Fiddler. ""This ran briefly and has since been removed and corrected. MailOnline apologises for this mistake."" It added: ""The fact remains that the actions which led to this payment were all the responsibility of Tony Blair.""",The family of a British IS fighter who carried out a suicide attack in Iraq @placeholder he received £ 1 m in compensation after being freed from Guantanamo Bay .,demanding,deny,described,renewed,explaining,1
"The Briton, 29, needed a tournament-record three hours and 20 minutes to see off Nishikori on Wednesday. He returns to London's O2 Arena 48 hours later knowing he must take a set off Wawrinka to ensure a semi-final place. Murray will play the Swiss third seed at 14:00 GMT on Friday. Nishikori takes on Marin Cilic in the evening session at 20:00, with the Japanese player also able to claim one of the two semi-final places from the John McEnroe Group. Murray needs to qualify for the last four to maintain his hopes of ending 2016 as the world number one, ahead of Novak Djokovic. The only way Murray can be eliminated after winning his opening two matches is with a straight-set defeat by Wawrinka, followed by a Nishikori win over Cilic. To win the group and avoid playing Djokovic in the semi-finals, Murray must either win, or lose in three sets and hope Nishikori beats Cilic in three sets. ""Obviously it's important to win matches to give yourself the best chance to go through, and 200 points for each match here is quite a lot as well,"" said Murray. Asked if he was optimistic he could recover from Wednesday's lengthy match sufficiently to challenge Wawrinka, the Scot told BBC Sport: ""I haven't thought about that. ""I'm just getting up each day and trying to give the best of what I have on that day. ""I'll just try to use a good rest day to recover. Hopefully I won't be too stiff and sore come Friday, but it's not ideal to play matches of that length at this stage of the season."" Media playback is not supported on this device Wawrinka played poorly in a swift defeat by Nishikori on Monday but improved dramatically to beat Cilic and resurrect his hopes on Wednesday. The Swiss, 31, lost to Murray in their only meeting this year at the French Open but won last year's group-stage contest at the O2 Arena. And the US Open champion has no qualms about potentially knocking out the home favourite. ""I don't care at all,"" said Wawrinka. ""All I know is if I want to have a chance to qualify, I need to win. That's all I know. That's all I'm trying to do. ""I'm going to try to play my best tennis, to beat the world number one."" John McEnroe Group qualification scenarios",Andy Murray hopes to recover from his @placeholder win over Kei Nishikori in time to face Stan Wawrinka at the ATP World Tour Finals on Friday .,comfortable,epic,unwanted,superb,controversial,1
"Media playback is not supported on this device Having led his country to a first major tournament for 58 years, he has reason to be cheerful. Yet this picture of calm belies the turbulent journey which he has taken to this point, a path punctuated by setbacks which will make this impending crowning moment even sweeter. A centre-back who won 32 caps for Wales, Coleman's playing career was cut short by injury at the age of 32. The anguish of premature retirement was eased by an early start to life as a manager, becoming the youngest man to lead a Premier League team when he took charge of Fulham in 2003, still just 32. His tenure was largely successful, his animated touchline demeanour mirroring the combative defending which endeared him to supporters during his playing days at Craven Cottage. However, results deteriorated in his fourth full season and he was sacked. Coleman then embarked on short spells at Spanish side Real Sociedad, back in England with Coventry and then at Larissa in Greece with mixed results. After leaving Larissa, Coleman wanted to rebuild his reputation, and he would not have to wait long for his opportunity - though it arrived in tragic circumstances. The death of then Wales manager Gary Speed in November 2011 cast a shadow over an entire sport. A former captain of his country and a charismatic man who had revitalised Wales following his appointment in 2010, Speed's passing left a terrible void. It is why Coleman, on the day he was unveiled as Speed's successor in January 2012, could not hide the fact he did not want to be there. ""In an ideal world I wouldn't be sitting here because this press conference would not be taking place,"" he said at the time. ""Wales would be doing very well and one of my best friends would be with us, but that's not the case. ""I'm here for a lot of right reasons and I'm here for a lot of wrong reasons, and that doesn't really sit right with me. ""But of course I'm extremely proud to be leading my country. It's my proudest moment."" Coleman's first appearance as Wales manager was a poignant occasion as he spoke with moving candour and eloquence. Sensitive to the delicate nature of the situation, Coleman was careful not to speak about continuing his friend's legacy, knowing he would have to forge his own path in the role. After overseeing a match against Costa Rica in tribute to Speed, Coleman lost his first four matches at the helm in earnest - the worst start by any Wales manager. The fourth defeat, a 6-1 mauling in Serbia in September 2012, was the nadir - even by the modest standards set by previous Wales sides. Just seven months into the job, Coleman was already under severe pressure, but a reprieve came in the form of a hard-fought win against Scotland. Wales trailed 1-0 in torrential Cardiff rain until two late goals from Gareth Bale - the second a spectacular long-range strike - secured victory in dramatic fashion and gave Welsh morale the lift it desperately needed. Their efforts to reach the 2014 World Cup were to end in disappointment but, finishing with a commendable draw in Belgium, there was a glimmer of hope for Coleman. The start of Euro 2016 qualifying brought renewed optimism with a relatively kind draw and a promising group of players featuring the likes of Bale, Aaron Ramsey and Ashley Williams. Yet just 45 minutes into the campaign, the scene was bleak. At half-time in their opening game away against the tiny Catalan principality of Andorra, Wales were drawing 1-1 against a side whose last competitive win came in 2004. As Coleman trudged across the pitch and headed towards the changing rooms of the 3,000-capacity Estadio Nacional, he was booed by Wales' furious fans. They had recently seen their side fail to qualify for the World Cup and the feeble 45 minutes they had just witnessed suggested Wales were about to squander another chance to secure their place at a major tournament. Embarrassment in Andorra might have cost Coleman his job but Bale proved a familiar saviour as his late free-kick snatched victory and set his country on course for what would prove to be an historic campaign. There followed a titanic home win against Belgium, then ranked second in the world, and the moment of chaotic elation as qualification was confirmed despite a 2-0 defeat away against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Wales' players celebrated wildly in the driving rain and at the heart of the melee was Coleman, soaked, exhausted but delirious with a precious sense of vindication. Who do you think should start at Euro 2016? Step into Chris Coleman’s shoes and pick your XI - and then share it with your friends using our brand new team selector.","Chris Coleman stands tall , a proud figure with his arms crossed and eyes @placeholder as his Wales players toil under hazy skies at their French training base for Euro 2016 .",portrayed,focused,resigned,continued,narrowed,1
"Jack Ewins, 26, originally from Suffolk, and Timothy Glover, 30, from Australia, grabbed Universal Studios' attention for a fan site about rumoured Jurassic World character ""Patel"". They were amazed to be flown to Los Angeles and asked to make a site for Simon Masrani, the character's actual name. ""It felt unbelievable,"" said Mr Ewins. ""I was working at the Empire Cinema at Leicester Square [in London] and felt my phone vibrate, and I had an email from Universal. ""I was thinking, 'Am I going to get sued?', but there was an introduction and I was asked to call them. ""I had only been talking to my manager about when Jurassic World was going to screened - and then my prayers were answered."" Originally from Beccles, Mr Ewins headed to London in his early 20s to pursue a writing career. Also a keen illustrator, his drawings were spotted online by website builder Mr Glover, from Perth, who suggested they worked together on a site for ""Patel"", details of whom were leaked on the web before Jurassic World's release. Universal loved their site so much, it asked the pair to make a page for Simon Masrani, the actual name of the character who runs the dinosaur attraction. They also attended the film's world premiere this month in the US and met its cast and crew at the after-party. ""Big studios don't tend to call people straight off the street. It was a dream come true,"" said Mr Ewins. Doug Neil, Universal's digital marketing head, said: ""Having fans like Jack and Timothy get involved helped to make sure that what we created maintained an authentic voice and respect for the fans.""","A @placeholder Jurassic Park fan said being asked to make a website for the new movie was a "" dream come true "" .",controversial,lifelong,special,serious,prominent,1
"Greater Anglia services were stopped between Shenfield and Witham in Essex from Thursday night to 09:23 GMT. Passengers vented their frustration on Twitter, with many asking why no replacement bus service was in place. Colchester MP Will Quince was among them, asking why there had been no contingency plans for travellers. Live: Follow updates on this story ""They knew at 10pm last night about Network Rail urgent repairs,"" he tweeted. ""Greater Anglia has serious questions to answer."" The line reopened at 09:23 GMT following repairs by Network Rail, but passengers were warned to expect further delays. At 06:15 GMT, Greater Anglia asked passengers not to travel between Witham and Shenfield, saying disruption was expected until 14:00. Hundreds of commuters vented their anger on Twitter, with many asking about the lack of rail replacement buses. Gavin Searley tweeted: ""Recommend people not to travel when paying £5k for the service? #Shenfield No business continuity plan? #disgrace"", while Jordan Newell said people were being left ""stranded"". Mr Quince told BBC Essex he was not going to make it into London in time for the start of the Homelessness Reduction Bill. ""I'm pretty cross about it. Where are the replacement bus services?"" he asked.","Thousands of commuters have been @placeholder to travel to London from Essex , Norfolk and Suffolk after overhead line damage closed the line .",unable,diverted,agreed,confirmed,appointed,0
"The Scot's grouping had already been delayed by rain. ""I was just sitting there with my wife having a yoghurt and then I looked at Twitter and I thought 'I'm meant to tee off in five minutes',"" he said. ""Nobody came and told us. So I got kind of lucky that they made another 10 minute delay before we could go."" Knox recorded a second consecutive even par round of 70 at Baltusrol to ensure he would make the cut of two over par. But he was left frustrated by a round that left him nine strokes behind joint leaders Robert Streb and Jimmy Walker of the United States. ""We got very lucky with the fact that we were on the first tee and they had a little delay and then, when we went back, it had stopped raining,"" he told BBC Sport. ""I've played better than I've scored. I made a couple of soft bogies today - middle of the fairway, eight-iron - and you just can't do that. Not when there's enough tricky holes."" Knox needs to win or finish runner-up to force his way into the nine automatic places in the European team for the forthcoming Ryder Cup. Anything less and the world number 26 would be left relying on captain Darren Clarke choosing him among his wildcards. ""I feel that I've played well, but I just haven't got the putter going and haven't been able to create any momentum,"" added Knox. ""All my birdies have just been really good shots, which is good, but in order for me to get something going, I have to hole some putts and I just haven't been able to do that yet. ""For whatever reason, I have just not felt all that comfortable, so hopefully the weekend will be different. ""I know how to putt. I've just got to let it happen.""",Russell Knox was @placeholder for a rain delay that ensured he did not miss his tee - off time in the second round of the US PGA Championship .,thankful,intended,scheduled,dismissed,blamed,0
"Heidi Loughlin, 32, discovered she had a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer after falling pregnant with her third child. The discovery was made in September after she noticed a rash on her breast while feeding her baby son Tait. Doctors gave her the option of terminating the pregnancy so she could begin aggressive chemotherapy. But she decided to keep her baby and begin a less aggressive form of treatment so Tait and her other son Noah, aged two, would not lose their mother. After her initial treatment failed, doctors recommended she undertook intensive chemotherapy which could save her but put her unborn baby's health at risk. Ms Loughlin, a Metropolitan Police officer from Portishead, north Somerset, decided her only chance of survival was to give birth at 12 weeks early. Writing on her blog, the mother-of-three said she was ""absolutely thrilled"" to announce the baby, a little girl, had been born safely. ""Keith and I are absolutely thrilled to announce the safe arrival of our daughter formally known as chocolate mousse,"" she wrote. ""She was born today via c section at 1237. She came out foot first and is breathing on her own. She weighs 2lb 5ozs. She has a Laughlin (sic) nose and she has more hair than me!!! ""Will post photos soon but in the mean time please welcome Ally Louise Smith xxxxxx.""",A police officer has @placeholder given birth prematurely so she can begin intensive chemotherapy to treat cancer .,successfully,accidentally,recently,formally,even,0
"Craig Mackinlay, the MP for South Thanet, is being investigated over alleged overspending in the 2015 general election campaign. Mr Mackinlay defeated the then UKIP leader Nigel Farage in the ballot. Karl McCartney, whose bid to retain his Lincoln seat is also being probed, says a draft report into the controversy has been withheld by Tory central office. Seventeen police forces across the country are looking into whether some MPs' agents should have filed costs associated with battle bus visits to their constituencies in their local expenses. The Tories said they had been campaigning ""across the country for the return of a Conservative government"" and, as a result, associated costs were regarded as national not local expenditure. Mr McCartney has accused Conservative Central Office (CCHQ) of keeping back from MPs a draft report from the Electoral Commission on the investigation. In an email leaked to Sky News, he wrote to the party chairman, Patrick McLoughlin saying MPs felt ""completely cast adrift"" and ""left to fend for themselves"". The message continued: ""We didn't create this mess, the clever dicks at CCHQ did, and I don't see their professional reputations being trashed in the media much."" In a statement Mr McCartney said: ""The Conservative Party advised us that the so-called campaign 'battle buses' were, as at previous general elections and in keeping with the practice of both the Labour Party and Liberal Democrats, a national campaign expense. ""This meant that they were not to be declared in our own election expenses."" The office of Craig Mackinlay, who was questioned on Saturday, said it would not be commenting. The Tories have blamed an ""administrative error"" for not declaring £38,000 of expenses for their Battlebus tour. It follows a Channel 4 investigation into spending in key constituencies. In June, Kent Police were given a further 12 months to investigate the claims of improper spending. Granting the extension, District Judge Justin Barron described the allegations as ""far-reaching"". The inquiry, he said, could lead to election results ""being declared void.""","A Conservative MP has been interviewed under @placeholder over his election expenses , the BBC understands .",caution,scrutiny,influence,suspicion,status,0
"A number of brokerage employees, current and former members of the regulatory commission, and a financial journalist are also being investigated for misconduct. China's volatile stock market dropped sharply on Monday, in its biggest single-day fall since 2007. It has caused a knock-on effect on other markets globally as worry spread. Police are investigating: However, Citic said in a statement to the Hong Kong stock exchange on Wednesday that it had not been informed of an investigation. The other brokerages had announced their investigations in statements late on Tuesday. On Wednesday China's benchmark Shanghai Composite fell 1.27% to 2,927.29, despite a fresh rate cut a day earlier by the central bank. The index had fallen about 16% this week, leading to sharp falls in Asia and the US over the past few days. On Tuesday, China's central bank cut its key lending rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.6% in a bid to calm stock markets. Given China's central role in world trade, a slowdown in the world's second-largest economy would be likely to reverberate around the globe.",Chinese police are investigating four securities brokerage firms for possible stock @placeholder amid market turmoil .,speculation,services,manipulation,violations,conditions,2
"26-year-old Kun Liu was killed while performing on an inflatable boat on the Ognyanovo dam in Bulgaria. He died from wounds he suffered from an on-set explosion nearby. His parents have filed a case of wrongful death against Millennium Films and the movie's stunt coordinator. The Expendables 2 features an all-star action hero cast, including Sylvester Stallone, Jet Li, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis. Kun Liu's parents, Zong Yu Liu and Yan Mei Bai, claim the filmmakers and Stahelski ""negligently and carelessly failed to provide adequate protection from harm to the participants of the stunts"". They are suing for funeral and burial expenses as well as ""the loss of society, love, comfort, attention, services and support"" of their son. Elizabeth Wolfe, a spokeswoman for Millennium Films, and stunt co-ordinator, Chad Stahelski declined to comment on the case. At the time of Lui's death in October 2011, Bulgarian authorities reported another stuntman was seriously injured during the explosion. Millennium films denied reports in the Bulgarian press that the doubles for stars Sly Stallone and Jet Li had been involved in the accident. Stallone, who directed the first Expendables film and is producing the sequel, was not present at the time of the accident as he was filming scenes in another location. The Expendables 2 is due for release in the UK on 16 August, 2012.",The parents of a stuntman killed during filming of The Expendables 2 are seeking @placeholder damages from the film - makers as a result of their son 's death .,unspecified,economic,monetary,usual,free,0
"The author criticised the Loiseau des Ducs in July 2013, saying it was ""very overrated, all for show and with very little on the plate. The most plentiful plate was the one carrying the bill"". But the comment was published before the restaurant opened to the public. The court ruled that it could not have been based on a real experience. It said the review aimed to deter future customers, and ordered the author to pay €2,500 in damages and €5,000 towards the cost of the investigation. The reviewer, who was not named in French media reports, posted the comment on France's Pages Jaunes website under the pseudonym The Clarifier five days before the restaurant, run by the Bernard Loiseau group, opened. Group director Ahlame Buisard said the company was not against real customers expressing positive or negative opinions, but that the case against the fake review was a point of principle. Bernard Loiseau, one of France's most celebrated chefs, committed suicide in 2003 after his flagship restaurant was downgraded in a top restaurant guide. Loiseau des Ducs received its one Michelin star in February 2014.","A court in France has fined an internet user € 2,500 ( £ 1,800 ; $ 2,800 ) for posting a false and @placeholder review of a Michelin - starred restaurant in Dijon .",offensive,judicial,natural,malicious,independent,3
"A judge overturned Clarence Moses-EL's rape and assault conviction, saying he would likely be found innocent if the case went to trial again. He was first charged in 1988, despite the fact that the victim named someone else when originally asked who assaulted her. She then identified him and said Mr Moses-EL's face came to her in a dream. ""This is the moment of my life, right here,"" Mr Moses-EL told reporters as he left the jail in Denver, Colorado. ""I'm at a loss for words. I just want to get home to my family."" Now 60 years old, he hugged three of his 12 grandchildren for the first time outside of the jail. ""I'm just glad to be home,"" he said. ""That surpasses a whole lot of things right now."" He said he was looking forward to going home and having pizza ""with chopped shrimp and steak, smothered in cheese"" and sitting in a comfortable chair. He has been arguing his innocence for a long time - his case even brought about legislation requiring authorities to preserve DNA evidence, after police threw out swabs and clothing in his case. Mr Moses-EL said his spirituality and innocence kept him going in prison. Prosecutors are still deciding whether to try him again. At the beginning of the case, the assault victim first named a man who said he had sex with her, then she said Mr Moses-EL's face came to her in a dream. He won a legal bid for DNA testing of the evidence, but Denver police threw it away, and in 2008 the Colorado governor fought legislation that would have given him a new trial. In 2013, the man who confessed to having sex with the victim wrote to Mr Moses-EL in jail. That was the key break in his case. The wrong man - click here to watch a BBC investigation into another wrongful conviction case",A US man who says he was @placeholder accused of attacking a woman has walked free after 28 years in jail .,previously,just,deeply,wrongly,ever,3
"Hamilton is 12 points behind the German and has to win the race and hope his Mercedes team-mate finishes lower than third if he is to win the championship. Hamilton was 0.374 seconds quicker than Rosberg, with the Red Bulls of Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo next. Second practice gets under way at 13:00 GMT, with coverage starting on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra at 12:55. Media playback is not supported on this device Reigning world champion Hamilton, 31, will be hoping Red Bull or Ferrari can get between him and Rosberg - that is realistically his best chance of an unlikely fourth title. However, the Mercedes car has such superiority that Hamilton's best hope is for a problem to hit Rosberg. ""My sole goal is to win the race,"" Hamilton said on Thursday. ""Nico's been really quick here the last couple of years so it will be a challenge for sure but one I'm certain that I can face head on and do well. ""In terms of the championship, if it doesn't go the way I'd hope, well, the championship generally hasn't gone the way I'd hoped up until now. ""So 2016 has generally not been a spectacular year, but there's been lots of positives to take out from it and either way I will take all the positives into next season."" Rosberg, 31, can afford to cruise around behind Hamilton driving a cautious weekend but says he is targeting a race win as the best way to clinch the title. ""The most important thing is to do an awesome performance, because that's going to give both, isn't it?"" he said. ""I'm doing whatever it takes to give the best possible performance and that's the same thing that I've done for all the other races."" He added that he is ""not thinking about what if because that wouldn't be the right approach for me"". Hamilton's best time was set on the soft tyre while Rosberg's was on the theoretically quicker ultra-soft. The pair were separated by 0.192secs on the ultra-soft tyre, but unlike Rosberg, Hamilton improved when he ran the soft. The Red Bulls were very close to Rosberg - Verstappen was only 0.054secs behind the German and Ricciardo a further 0.065secs adrift. Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen were fifth and seventh fastest, separated by Force India's Sergio Perez on the super-soft tyre. Former world champion Jenson Button, who announced on Thursday that this will be his last race barring a change of heart and unlikely opportunity in the future, was only 20th as McLaren's weekend got off to a difficult start. Button was asked to return to the pits midway through the session with a technical problem. His team-mate Fernando Alonso was 18th fastest, 0.748secs quicker than Button. Jolyon Palmer was 16th for Renault, one place and 0.153secs ahead of team-mate Kevin Magnussen. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix first practice results Abu Dhabi Grand Prix coverage details",Britain 's Lewis Hamilton headed rival Nico Rosberg in first practice at the title - @placeholder Abu Dhabi Grand Prix .,challenging,awarding,promoted,deciding,deserved,3
"Sunil ­Tripathi, 22, was identified by a forensic dental exam, but his cause of death has not been determined. Members of a university rowing team found the body on Tuesday evening, a month after Tripathi went missing. He has been described as the other victim of the bombings after he was wrongly identified a suspect. On Thursday, the Tripathi family said in a statement they felt ""indescribable grief"", but were grateful for the outpouring of support. Mr Tripathi, a Brown University student on leave, was last seen in his apartment in Providence on 16 March. His family had been searching for him with help from the FBI and Brown students. Brown University's rowing coach called police after spotting the body floating in the Providence River. On Monday social media website Reddit issued a public apology for its coverage of the Boston bombings after it wrongly named Tripathi and other people as suspects. His sister, Sangeeta, told the BBC of her family's anxiety at how fast ""completely unsubstantiated claims were spreading"". She described how media surrounded their family home after her brother was wrongly named.","The body of a man found in a Rhode Island river is a student mistakenly identified as one of the Boston bombers , medical officials @placeholder .",stated,learned,continues,believes,confirm,4
"The People's Bank of China fixed the daily midpoint for the currency down 1.6% to 6.3306 against the dollar. The Shanghai Composite share index closed down 1.1% at 3,886.32 while markets in the rest of the region fell even more sharply. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index ended 2.4% lower at 23,916.02. China's central bank tried to calm market concerns on Wednesday, saying that there was no basis for a sustained depreciation of the yuan given global and domestic economic conditions. Overnight, US stocks had fallen sharply in reaction to Beijing's surprise decision, leading to a negative start to morning trading across Asia. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 index, closed down 1.6% at 20,392.77. South Korea's benchmark Kospi index ended the day down 0.6% at 1,975.47. However, Korean carmakers bucked the downward trend. Strong sales figures for Kia and Hyundai helped  shares in both of their companies rose by more than 5%. Also, feeling the aftershocks of China's surprise move, the Australian S&P/ASX 200 index finished 1.7% lower at 5,382.10. Shares in the country's biggest bank, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, were halted from trading as the lender announced a A$5bn capital-raising in order to meet stricter regulatory requirements.",Asian shares fell again as China 's central bank guided the @placeholder of the yuan down against the dollar for a second consecutive day .,expectations,control,progress,outlook,value,4
"The Scottish champions opted to reject their ticket allocation for the match at Belfast's Windsor Park for fear of trouble among rival fans. The match was moved from 11/12 July to avoid a clash with Orange celebrations. ""It will be fine, it won't be a problem for us. It will be enjoyable, that's for sure,"" Brown told CelticTV. The Scotland midfielder added that he felt confident the Celtic support would make up for missing the Belfast leg of the second round qualifier when the teams meet in the return leg in Glasgow next Wednesday. Media playback is not supported on this device Last season Celtic suffered the humiliation of losing the first leg of their European qualifier against Gibraltar minnows Lincoln Red Imps, but he reckons there is no chance of a repeat upset. ""Everyone is in a better condition this year than what we were last year,"" said Brown, who is confident an Achilles problem suffered in Saturday's 9-0 win over Shamrock Rovers will not stop him facing the Northern Irish champions. ""We're looking a lot sharper, we scored nine goals as well in our last game so it shows we're finding our feet and we're finding it quickly. ""It's going to be physical, it's going to be a battle. They will want to make it a battle because of the way we play football and they're going to try and stop us and close us down early doors. ""But, when you look at our squad, we've got some great players that can deal with the pressure and have dealt with that kind of pressure in the past. Media playback is not supported on this device ""The reason why the lads signed here is because they want to play in the Champions League. They want to play the big nights underneath the lights - and for it not to just be a one-off occasion. ""So our aim this season is to get back to the group stages because last season was a great experience for everyone. ""Now we have got a fresh feel about the squad with a couple of new faces, so here's hoping we can push a wee bit further.""",Celtic captain Scott Brown has played down the @placeholder of his club 's supporters at Friday 's Champions League qualifier against Linfield .,tears,absence,experience,knowledge,version,1
"But if the health service is to thrive in the 21st Century that will have to change. There will need to be a third pillar - the community service (or integrated care as it is known in the NHS). The term covers services aimed at people with long-term conditions. They are the patients who need care as there is no cure. Oldham's Musculoskeletal Partnership provides an integrated service for rheumatology and orthopaedic patients. It involves GPs, hospital consultants, physiotherapists, podiatrists and occupational therapy. The team sees about 10,000 patients a year with conditions such as inflammatory arthritis. It has proved so successful that rheumatology services have now been decommissioned from the local hospital, while all outpatient orthopaedics work from physiotherapy to pain management is done at the clinic. It includes diabetes patients who need their treatment regimes closely monitored and regular foot and eye checks. It also covers support and rehabilitation for the frail and vulnerable when they are released from hospital and help for people with dementia to stay independent. But the problem with the current system is that they often do not get the help they need or do not get it early enough. The result? They eventually end up in hospital more ill than they would have been. This is bad for the individual and bad for the health service - as hospital care is more expensive. Jennifer Dixon, chief executive of the Nuffield Trust think-tank, says this is the crux of the issue. ""We have talked about integrated care for so long, but I think this time it will be different. ""It has to be because of the money situation. We have no choice."" A quick look at the statistics proves this. An estimated 15 million people in England have a long-term condition - a quarter of the population. But they account for £7 out of every £10 spent on the health and care. In Grimsby most adult health and social care outside hospital is provided by Care Plus Group, a not-for-profit organisation paid for by the NHS and local authority. It provides nearly 50 services, covering everything from  community nursing to meals on wheels and drugs and alcohol support. All can be accessed via a single phone number. An example of this is the Hope Specialist Service, a community centre staffed by volunteers with support from health workers, including physios, occupational therapists and specialist nurses. It offers help for people after falls and those with lung disease so they can recover their confidence, independence and find friends. It has proved successful at keeping people out of hospital With the number of patients expected to rise in the coming years, particularly the group with multiple conditions, that is clearly unsustainable. With the right treatment, many of these patients do not need to be in hospital. But the fact remains that nearly three quarters of beds are occupied by someone with a long-term condition. The NHS Confederation recently looked at this issue, concluding there needed to be a radical rethink. Jo Webber, director of policy at the confederation, explains: ""For too long, the default setting when we think about healthcare or support is to think of a hospital. ""But in reality, acute hospitals - whether major teaching sites or local district generals - are rarely the best place for someone who needs ongoing health or treatment."" Mike Dixon, of the NHS Alliance, which has championed the changes, agrees, arguing that by giving power to GPs the shake-up will help change the mindset of the NHS. ""We cannot carry on as we are. We are the most prolific users of hospitals in the Western world. It is now time to base services in the community, to pool budgets and design services around the patient. ""Hospitals admissions should be seen as a failure from now on.""",Ever since the NHS was created it has been @placeholder by two services - hospitals and GP care .,compromised,provided,adopted,developed,dominated,4
"The parade started in Trafalgar Square where hand-crafted floats led a procession to Shaftesbury Avenue. Crowds were entertained with music, dance and acrobatics in Charing Cross Road, Leicester Square and Chinatown. The London celebrations for the year of the sheep are the largest in the UK with more than 1,000 performers and volunteers taking part. Organised by London Chinatown Chinese Association, the event included lion dances throughout Chinatown along with the Cultures of China, Festival of Spring show and a drum show by The Red Poppy Ladies Percussion in Trafalgar Square.",Thousands of people have joined the lavish celebrations in London to @placeholder in the Chinese New Year .,remain,impress,join,welcome,delight,3
"Lancashire Police apologised to the man after the October 2012 incident. The man's solicitor said the settlement was undisclosed. The victim's identity is protected by a court order. The man brought a claim for false imprisonment, assault and battery and breach of the Human Rights Act 1998 against Lancashire Constabulary. He has described being Tasered as feeling like ""grabbing an electricity pylon"". The man said he had post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and had been left ""very nervous"". An investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission said the police officer who shot him had ""used a level of force that was unnecessary and disproportionate"". Following a disciplinary hearing in 2014, the officer was told to apologise to the man in person and was given a ""performance-improvement notice"".",A blind man hit with a stun gun when his white stick was mistaken for a sword has @placeholder an out - of - court settlement with Lancashire Police .,agreed,requested,denied,declared,won,0
"The artists wrote graffiti reading ""Homeland is racist"" and ""Homeland is rubbish"", among others. They say they were asked to write the graffiti in June to ""lend authenticity"" to a set depicting a refugee camp. The episode featuring the set in question aired on 11 October in the US. It will be broadcast on Sunday in the UK. Some of the messages were briefly visible in the background of the scenes depicting a Syrian refugee camp in Lebanon. The artists said in a statement that they were initially reluctant about the commission ""until we considered what a moment of intervention could relay about our own and many others' political discontent with the series"". ""It was our moment to make our point by subverting the message using the show itself,"" they said. They said that no-one working on the show checked what it was that they were actually writing, with the set designers ""too frantic to pay any attention to us"" and the Arabic script treated as ""merely a supplementary visual"". Caram Kapp, one of the artists, told the BBC: ""In this graffiti we are trying to call for a more differentiated view of the region, and we're also trying to say that things aren't as simple as they seem on this show."" In the second series of the show, its depiction of the Lebanese capital Beirut sparked criticism with many pointing out that its portrayal of the city's central Hamra Street thoroughfare bore little relation to reality. Some Pakistani viewers were also irked by the way the Pakistani capital Islamabad was depicted in a later series, as well as the fact that a terrorist character's name was almost identical to that of a previous Pakistani ambassador to the US. The episode featuring the set in question aired on 11 October in the US. It will be broadcast on Sunday in the UK.",Artists hired by the makers of the US show Homeland to write graffiti on one of its sets in Berlin say they wrote messages criticising the show 's alleged @placeholder of Arabs and Muslims .,value,stereotypes,solidarity,depiction,generation,1
"Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy is expected to win the most seats, while losses are predicted for the ruling military-backed party. Ms Suu Kyi is standing for parliament but is constitutionally barred from becoming president. Over 90 parties will stand in the first national polls since a nominally civilian government took power in 2011. Read more: Aung San Suu Kyi's party excludes Muslim candidates In a video message released on her party's Facebook page, Nobel Peace Prize-winner Aung San Suu Kyi called for a free and fair election. ""For the first time in decades our people will have a real chance of bringing about real change,"" she said. ""This is a chance that we cannot afford to let slip."" Highlighting concern the military might not respect a result that went against them, she added: ""A smooth and tranquil transition is almost more important than a free and fair election."" The constitution of Myanmar, also known as Burma, grants the military at least 25% of parliamentary seats, so the NLD and any allies will need to win at least two-thirds of the remaining seats in order to choose the next president. Even if the NLD does win a parliamentary majority, the military is still guaranteed a veto over any constitutional change and its commander-in-chief will still control key ministerial appointments. The last time the party took part in a national election was in 1990, and they won by a landslide. But the result was ignored by the military, which kept Ms Suu Kyi under house arrest for 15 years. The NLD boycotted the next nationwide poll in 2010, which was won by the ruling Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) despite widespread accusations of vote-rigging. But a week after it was held Ms Suu Kyi was released and her party stood in 2012 by-elections, winning 43 of the 44 seats it contested, including her own. The campaign begins less then a month after a major presidential contender and opponent of President Thein Sein, powerful parliamentary speaker Shwe Mann, was removed as USDP party leader. His dismissal was seen as a move by Thein Sein to tighten his political grip ahead of the vote.","Campaigning has begun in Myanmar , two months ahead of its first @placeholder - contested general election in 25 years .",worst,openly,non,highly,privately,1
"The character, called DarkSide, was stripped then forced to leap to their death from a high bridge. The death sentence was carried out after players gathered evidence about the trouble the hacker had caused. This helped the game's security staff find the player, take over their account and kill them off. Over the past three weeks many players of the popular multi-player game Guild Wars 2 have been complaining about the activities of a character called DarkSide. About four million copies of the game have been sold. Via a series of exploits the character was able to teleport, deal massive damage, survive co-ordinated attacks by other players and dominate player-versus-player combat. To spur Guild Wars' creator ArenaNet to react, players gathered videos of DarkSide's antics and posted them on YouTube. The videos helped ArenaNet's security head Chris Cleary identify the player behind DarkSide, he said in a forum post explaining what action it had taken. Mr Cleary took over the account to carry out the punishment. The video shows DarkSide being stripped to his underwear then made to leap from a high bridge in one of the game's cities. It also shows the character being deleted by Mr Cleary. ""Oh yah, he's also banned,"" he wrote. Several other accounts belonging to the same player have also been shut down. ArenaNet did not reveal any information about how the player behind DarkSide had managed to exploit the game or whether the vulnerabilities used had been patched. The punishment has sparked comment among Guild Wars players with some welcoming the action saying it felt like ""justice"". Others wondered what effect it would have and if it would deter anyone else from seeking out and using exploits in the same way.",A character controlled by a hacker who used exploits to dominate online game Guild Wars 2 has been put to death in the @placeholder world .,virtual,fictional,modern,traditional,annual,0
21 June 2017 Last updated at 13:31 BST The UK has experienced a heatwave recently and today has been the hottest June day for more than forty years. But what's been causing it and how long will it last? BBC Weather reporter Simon King has all you need to know.,Have you been @placeholder hot and bothered lately ?,declared,acting,getting,feeling,confirmed,3
"Watched by hundreds around Castletown harbour, competitors have to propel decorated bathtubs by using a single or double-bladed hand paddle. The winner is either the first to cross the finish line or the one who covers the furthest distance before sinking. Organisers of the annual event, which began in 1971, said participants must be able to swim ""at least 50 yards"". Competitors have come to the Isle of Man from across the British Isles, Europe and the United States. Thomas Parry will defend his men's title, while 2016 champion Erica Cowen will be seeking her 17th women's crown. In 2014, the event featured in the Daily Telegraph's top 10 weirdest festivals, ranking alongside Bognor's International Birdman Festival and Finland's Wife Carrying World Championships. Organiser David Collister, who has competed every year since it began, said: ""Spectators come because they like to see people get wet and they like to see people sink. ""It's two hours of family fun involving the type of tin baths your granny would use in front of a fire."" The event has raised almost £200,000 for charity during the last 35 years. The roads around the Middle Harbour will be closed between 14:00 and 17:30 BST, with racing starting at 15:00. Source: Race organisers",More than 120 intrepid @placeholder have gathered on the Isle of Man to compete in the World Tin Bath Championships .,divers,souls,limits,criticism,enthusiasts,1
"A             freedom of information request  revealed that Stephen McCartney left the Information Commissioner's Office to join Google in November 2011. The ICO had been criticised for its initial investigation - which has since reopened - into data privacy breaches. The ICO said Mr McCartney ""played no part"" in the investigations. In its own statement, Google said: ""We don't comment on individual employees."" Rob Halfon, Tory MP for Harlow, told the Guardian that the news was a ""shocking revelation"". ""Now it seems they [the ICO] have had a cosy relationship with the company they have been investigating,"" he             told the newspaper . Mr McCartney was head of data protection promotion at the ICO where he had worked,             according to his LinkedIn profile , since 2004. During this time, the ICO conducted an investigation into allegations that Google had knowingly gathered personal data while collecting photographs as part of its Street View mapping project. The ICO ruled that there had been a ""significant breach"" of the Data Protection Act, but opted not to fine the company, a decision heavily criticised by campaign group Privacy International and others. Of the 2010 investigation, deputy information commissioner David Smith told the BBC: ""We spent less time searching than others did. If we had searched for days and days we would have found more."" It later emerged that several Google staff had been told that data was being collected, prompting the ICO to reopen its inquiries. After joining Google, Mr McCartney shared email correspondence with ICO officials discussing issues relating to the ongoing probe. The documents, obtained by campaigner Peter John, showed Mr McCartney had outlined what he had said were ""significant errors"" in the media's reporting of the issue in an email dated 4 May 2012. Christopher Graham, the information commissioner, responded to the email with ""thanks for this, Stephen"". In a statement released today, the ICO said: ""The published correspondence between Google and the ICO clearly shows that Stephen McCartney was treated like any other organisation's representative,  with his emails receiving nothing more than a polite acknowledgement. The spokesman added: ""ICO employees continue to be legally bound by a confidentiality agreement after they leave the organisation, as part of the Data Protection Act. ""Stephen Eckersley, the ICO's Head of Enforcement, continues to investigate Google's actions with regard to the Street View project."" Mr Eckersley is currently considering a response to             Google's most recent letter  on the matter which was received by the ICO last month.",Google UK 's privacy policy manager held a senior role at the UK 's data privacy watchdog during the time of its @placeholder probe into Street View .,historic,popular,original,ongoing,successful,2
"Why haven't we seen a successful female driver? Is it because they aren't interested? Is it because they're not good enough? Is it because they haven't had the opportunity? ""Some people get the impression it's only hard for women to get into F1, but there are thousands of very talented male racers out there trying to get in and never do,"" Williams development driver Susie Wolff tells BBC Sport. She's right. Even if you are talented, there are still only 24 seats on the grid and only a handful of those - if any - become vacant each year. There is only a small percentage of aspiring girl racers - compared to the hundreds of thousands of boys - who attempt a racing career, so the chances of them getting through to F1 is always going to be remote. ""One of the main issues is that young girls have no one to aspire to growing up, whereas a young boy can grow up wanting to be Sebastian Vettel,"" said Wolff. And when a woman does get that chance, the extra focus on her achievement will provide added pressure. ""Being a female in a man's world is sometimes very tough,"" added Wolff. ""You just have to work harder. ""Do I care about what men say at the race track? No, not at all. I've always said I race for me, because I love racing. I don't race to prove a point about how well a woman can do against men on the track."" Just as well, considering F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone's recent comments: ""If Susie's as quick in a car as she looks good out of a car, she'll be a huge asset."" Wolff laughs it off: ""That's just Bernie being Bernie. As a racing driver, you're representing a brand and your appearance is part of your job. But there's a fine line between being feminine and creating attention on yourself because of what you're wearing. ""Sure, it's sometimes difficult when you take your helmet off to talk to your engineer and someone hands you a cap and says put this on. That's when I know I'm having a really bad hair day. ""I love reading fashion magazines, buying handbags, the usual things - but when you're in the moment and focusing on setting up the car, how you look is so irrelevant."" While Wolff agreed that women are generally not risk-takers, she said those who want to be racing drivers break the mould. ""I'm not like other females,"" she said. ""I'm obviously different because of the path I've taken. I'm just as aggressive as the guys when I get my helmet on. Plus F1 is not just about taking risks, but knowing when to take risks and when to back off. It's also about strategy and managing your tyres."" Many believe women lack the strength to cope with the demands of the sport, but Wolff rubbishes that claim. ""We have 30% less muscle so we have to work hard, but there's no reason why females can't get strong enough to race an F1 car,"" she said. According to Dr Riccardo Ceccarelli, who offers medical support to the Toro Rosso and Lotus F1 teams - and has set up a centre called Formula Medicine which conducts research into how an F1 driver can train to the optimum - strength is not as important as many people think. ""There is a big lack of culture in Formula 1,"" said Ceccarelli. ""Too many drivers focus on physical strength and not enough on the mental side. ""Yes, you need the strong muscles in the neck and upper body so you can have the energy to drive without any tiredness, but once you reach a certain level - there's no more benefit. There's no point putting on extra muscle. ""Endurance training, rather than weight training, then becomes key. The heart will become bigger, which pumps more blood to the brain. That in turn improves the efficiency of the brain and improves the driver's ability to perform all the tasks he needs to perform in the cockpit. Slowly, drivers are coming round to this idea but there's a still long way to go. ""To achieve the optimum in training, our research shows a driver needs to spend just 30% of their time on physical training and the other 70% on brain training. If you can train the brain to be more efficient, it's easier to multi-task and that will make the bigger difference in terms of performance."" Wolff points to a growing number of prominent women in F1, including Frank Williams's daughter Claire Williams, who was recently promoted to the team's board. Sauber's Monisha Kaltenborn, meanwhile, was handed a third of the equity of the team by boss Peter Sauber last month and is in line to become the first female team boss while there is an increasing number of female engineers. ""These women are in the sport because they're successful, not because they want more women in the team,"" said Wolff. So even if women aren't able to match men physically, that doesn't mean they can't be successful. Endurance and mental training needs to be the focus alongside being given a competitive car and a supportive team. And until now, the latter has always been the problem. From the five women who had a chance in F1, three failed to qualify for a race - they drove cars that simply weren't good enough. Italian Giovanna Amati, for example, failed to qualify her Brabham in the three races she attempted in 1992. Later that year, Damon Hill, who would go on to win the world championship four years later, struggled to qualify - and didn't always succeed - in the same car. Media playback is not supported on this device In 1975, Lella Lombardi became the first - and as yet only - woman to score a World Championship point in the Spanish Grand Prix, or half-a-point as it turned out because the race was stopped early, when she came sixth in only her third race and went on to enter a further 14 races. Lombardi aside, four other women were given fewer than three races to adapt to the sport, but for 29-year-old Wolff, now in her seventh season in the German Touring Car series DTM, she has started on a programme with Williams which is aimed at fully preparing her for her racing debut. So when will we see a female driver be given a real chance to prove herself in an F1 race? ""Definitely within the next decade,"" said Wolff. ""There's a few of us close to F1 now. It would just take a massive leap of faith for one of the teams to give a female a chance. There are many people within F1 who would like to see it happen."" Which team principal will be man enough to provide the opportunity?","Formula 1 is a man 's world . In the 62 years the World Championship has @placeholder , five women have entered a grand prix compared to 822 men in the same period .",concluded,confirmed,existed,endured,lost,2
"American Wambach, the world's all-time leading international goalscorer, was arrested on Saturday for drink-driving. Court documents connected to her arrest said ""the defendant tried cocaine at age 25"". Mini USA, one of Wambach's sponsors, said it was withdrawing adverts for the car featuring the 35-year-old, who retired in December. In a statement, the company said: ""This behaviour is against the values we promote as an organisation and the safety of everyone on the road is a priority here at Mini."" Wambach, who scored 184 goals in 255 games and helped USA to 2015 World Cup glory, was arraigned on Tuesday in Multnomah County Circuit Court, Portland. She was not present, but her lawyer entered a plea of not guilty on her behalf. Court documents said Wambach has no prior arrest record. In the documents, officers wrote that she first used marijuana at age 24 and her last use was at 25. A Portland police spokesman said it is standard for officers to ask about prior drug use.",World Cup winner and two - time Olympic champion Abby Wambach has @placeholder taking cocaine and smoking marijuana .,admitted,suffered,started,expressed,defended,0
"Duterte's landslide victory came after a campaign during which he vowed to kill 100,000 criminals in his first six months in office and told drug pushers and others: ""I'll dump all of you into Manila Bay, and fatten all the fish there."" But, beyond the fiery rhetoric, did the people of the Philippines ever consider the human and personal cost of their new president's anti-drugs campaign? Maria sits in a wet, cobbled alleyway outside her three-room corrugated tin home in an overcrowded neighbourhood, looking at the body of her slain son as children play nearby. It's wet because it's rainy season in the Philippines. It's overcrowded because there are several thousand people in this low-income urban village in Manila. And Maria's son Ferdie is the latest victim in President Duterte's War on Drugs. The adults stay away from the wake, Maria tells me, because they're afraid. Association with Ferdie may be deadly: they don't want their sons to end up like him. This wake has lasted more than 10 days and has many more to go. Maria asks one of her daughters to fetch the undertakers' bill. It's 40,000 pesos - about $800 (£640). This is more than a year's salary for Maria. She is Ferdie's sole living parent. Her solution was to make a deal with the funeral director. She would take Ferdie's body home and he would come every week to inject it with formaldehyde and other preservatives to stave off decay. The director agreed. Maria is not the only bereaved family member currently making this deal in the Philippines. Another funeral director told me that he had made dozens of arrangements like this. They are the families of men who have been killed, either by masked men or in police stings. But, as he told Maria, this process has a shelf life - a couple of months at the most. ""What other choice do I have?"" Maria whispers. Ferdie was 23 years old and he was a good boy, she explains. He financially supported the whole family. In a country with fewer than 20 rehabilitation centres, Maria admits that Ferdie had been a regular user of Shabu. But not for pleasure. ""Stimulants like Shabu are often used by poor people to work longer and harder as well as to suppress appetites for food they often can't afford,"" says Sanho Tree, the director of the Drug Policy Project, which is part of the Institute for Policy Studies think tank. ""In countries like Thailand, for example, truck drivers or banana pickers would use meth to work through the night shift."" When news spread in Maria's neighbourhood - or ""barangay"" - that a young man had been shot and killed by masked men, she knew it was her son. Her other children tried to reassure her that maybe it wasn't. Maybe it was another young man, they said. But she knew. She knew because the first warning had come in October - three months after the president's promise that he would ""eliminate"" drug pushers in the Philippines. Ferdie had been napping on a bench outside a shop near his home. Uniformed policemen arrived. They began to take photographs and collect fingerprints of young men in the neighbourhood. This is a routine part of the Philippines' War on Drugs. I'd seen so myself at a Swat team raid my colleagues and I had attended a few days earlier. The policemen lined up men and began registering their names on a laptop at the scene. I asked the police captain why he was documenting names. To keep the neighbourhood safe, he said. To check if any of the men had criminal warrants. Were they collecting names for any other reason, I pressed, thinking of the rumours we'd heard about ""kill lists"" in the Philippines - the chilling documenting of drug users who would later be targeted. No, was the answer. Maria says that this registering was identical to what happened to Ferdie that October day. Then, weeks later, masked men in civilian clothing arrived at Ferdie's workplace. Maria heard that they told his employers that they wanted to ""borrow him"". That was the last time he was seen alive. Maria's hands tremble as she takes a drag on her cigarette, her second in 10 minutes. Her eyes are fixed on her son's coffin, which sits in the alleyway outside the family's modest home. I can see Ferdie's heavily made-up face through the glass panel of his coffin. On top of the casket the family have placed a fried fish, some rice, tea and cigarettes. These are all of Ferdie's favourite things, his sister Clara tells me. It'll send him happily on his journey to the afterlife, she adds smiling. The War on Drugs - the terminology has now been softened to the Crackdown on Corruption - has resulted in more than 4,000 killings since President Duterte came to power in June. He took office with words that promised a purge of the use of Shabu. And people believe him. He has a proven track record, after all. Here was a man whose 20-year tenure as mayor of the city of Davao had resulted in the rapid reduction of crime. There, the so-called Davao Death Squad - a group of masked vigilantes - had overseen the killings of thousands of Shabu users. The president didn't publicly ally himself with the group. He didn't publicly condemn them, either. But, just as in Davao, there's something happening in the slums of Manila that seems inconsistent with the government's repeated assertion that they are targeting pushers or ""drug lords"". I think back to conversations with the country's Official Commission on Human Rights, as well as Human Rights Watch; that this is, in fact, less of a ""war on drugs"" and more of a ""war on the poor"". There are no official numbers yet on the type of people being targeted. The Human Rights Commission told me that, of more than 4,000 people killed in this ""war"", only 400 deaths are under investigation. And, although there have been female victims, and high-profile ones, the vast majority of those killed are men from urban slums. They are ""the country's poorest, most marginalised, most vulnerable citizens"", says Phelim Kine, deputy director of the Asia division of Human Rights Watch. ""The victims have been unemployed or underemployed urban poor who eke out subsistence existences as street vendors or tricycle taxi drivers."" Back in Maria's barangay, Clara and her brothers and sisters don't leave their mother's side. Their life, as watchmen of their brother's body, has morphed from mourning to the mundane that any routine brings. They stay by their brother's coffin and ask passing adults if they want to play a game of cards, in the hope that people will donate any of the money gambled from the card games to their brother's funeral. And their mother sits still on a bench, her eyes fixed in the middle distance, her stillness in contrast to the youthful animation that a routine extrajudicial killing hasn't extinguished. We have approached the office of the president for comment. All names have been changed to protect the identity of individuals. Additional reporting by Kate Lamble.","Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines won his presidency with a promise of a brutal crackdown on drugs . But six months and more than 4,000 deaths later , a troubling picture of the profile of those being targeted is @placeholder .",preparing,emerging,exposed,thriving,forgotten,1
"Phil Nunnerley, 69, was on a bus from the England v Fiji match at Twickenham when he collapsed last Friday. He has launched an appeal in a bid to track down his ""saviour"", who performed CPR for 15 minutes. Mr Nunnerley, from North Somerset, said the only clue to the rescuer's identity was his Gloucester Rugby Club shirt. ""I remember nothing of it, from the moment I got on the bus until I woke up in the ward. I was oblivious to it all,"" said Mr Nunnerley. ""I had a man there who worked hard for 15 minutes with CPR and I owe my life to him and would dearly like to thank him."" Mr Nunnerley's partner, Rosemary Henderson, who accompanied him to the match, put out the appeal on Facebook. The couple, who are from West Harptree in the Chew Valley, were sitting apart as it was a busy bus. But she noticed he ""didn't look quite right, he seemed to be nodding off and going to sleep"". She shook him but he did not respond, causing her to panic and call out for help. ""A man came forward and said I'm a doctor,"" she said. ""He obviously recognised that Phil had had a heart attack, and immediately said get him onto the floor."" They were ""extremely lucky"", she said, as there was a nearby ambulance crew who met them when they arrived at the hospital car park to take over. She now wanted to learn CPR as a result of her partner's ordeal, she added.",A rugby fan who suffered a heart attack while returning from the World Cup opener is seeking a @placeholder doctor who helped to save his life .,private,female,mystery,young,free,2
"They bought debts from the bank, and other Espirito Santo companies, and repackaged them as investments for branch customers. Following complaints, BES was made to refund the customers, contributing to a record £2.8bn half-year loss. BES was eventually split into a ""good bank"" and a ""bad bank"" on 3 August. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Portuguese regulators are now interested in three Jersey companies, or ""Special Purpose Vehicles"", and one in the British Virgin Islands, which they say are connected to the Espirito Santo conglomerate. The companies named are Top Renda, EuroAforro Investments and Poupanca Plus Investments. Their alleged link to the Espirito Santos group is difficult to verify because Jersey companies can conceal their true beneficiaries by nominating local trust firms as shareholders. The St Helier trust provider named in the companies' filings, Sanne Fiduciary Services, has not responded to requests for comment. The filings of the three Jersey companies do show, however, that over the past ten years they bought hundreds of millions of euros worth of debt from Espirito Santo group companies. To fund this, they sold many small batches of ""preferred shares"", which are a cross between shares and bonds. These are the products which had to be refunded. Swiss bank Credit Suisse is named on the filings as the ""arranger"" of the deals. Concerns over Banco Espirito Santo, and its exposure to other companies controlled by the reclusive Espirito Santo family, first arose in June. Following the split, the ""good bank"" was part-nationalised, re-named Novo Banco, and bailed out with a £3.9bn loan from what remains of Portugal's financial crisis bailout fund. The episode has affected banks in other countries and created uncertainty in Portugal's economy.","Three companies @placeholder in the downfall of the Portuguese bank , Banco Espirito Santo ( BES ) , are registered in Jersey .",lost,maintained,debut,participating,implicated,4
"Watkin, who played a leading role as Wales earned their first ever Six Nations Grand Slam, will take a break ahead of the 2016-17 season. ""I'm quite disappointed because we've got a good team and we've got a good chance of winning it, but in the long run it's best if I don't go,"" he said. ""I took it on the chin."" The 19-year old Osprey continued: ""It's important that I develop myself here (Ospreys) because hopefully this is where I'm going to be for most of my career. ""Steve Tandy (Ospreys coach) was pretty clear from the start that he didn't want me to go. ""They've been pretty open and honest about why they didn't want me to go... and I agreed with them pretty much most of the time."" Watkin was in the Ospreys side that beat Cardiff Blues 40-27 at the weekend, and played a key role in one of their six tries. It was his 12th appearances for the Welsh region this season, but he will take time off after Ospreys' final game of the season against Ulster on Saturday.","Centre Owen Watkin says he is "" disappointed , "" but @placeholder why he was left out of Wales Under - 20's squad for the Junior World Championship .",believes,questions,insist,explaining,understands,4
"Catriona Finlayson-Wilkins, 41, of Knapton, Norfolk, gave birth to son Euan on Tuesday at the Norfolk and Norfolk University Hospital. She is also the first woman to give birth after using the device outside the main research site in Cambridge. Ms Finlayson-Wilkins said she was ""thrilled"" by her son's safe arrival. The new mother-of-two has Type 1 diabetes and wore the piece of kit throughout her pregnancy to produce insulin and prevent symptoms of the disease. Three other mothers have previously given birth in Cambridge after using the device but by caesarean section. An artificial pancreas device system (APDS) is a small portable piece of equipment designed to carry out the function of a healthy pancreas. It helps to control blood glucose levels using digital communication technology to automate insulin delivery. An APDS is worn on the body during pregnancy and has a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), a digital controller and an insulin pump. Ms Finlayson-Wilkins, who is a face and body painter and has also decorated models for local charity Break's GoGo gorilla and dragon art trails, said: ""I'm thrilled. ""It's a huge weight off your mind after being pregnant and diabetic, which is really risky. ""It's the most amazing piece of kit and I can really see how it's going to benefit all types of people with diabetes in the future."" Her first son was taken into intensive care when he was born because his blood sugar levels dropped dangerously low and she did not see him for a day. Dr Helen Murphy, principal investigator of the study Ms Finlayson-Wilkins took part in, said Euan's arrival was an exciting step in the treatment of diabetes in pregnancy. ""Women who have diabetes in pregnancy face higher rates of birth defects, over-sized babies, pre-term delivery and stillbirth than other pregnant women,"" she said. ""Treating diabetes in pregnancy can be particularly challenging because hormone levels are constantly changing and blood sugars can be difficult to predict."" The results of the ongoing National Institute for Health Research's Closed Loop in Pregnancy study are due to be published later this year. Its findings could mean the technology benefits more pregnant women with diabetes.","A diabetic woman has become the first in the world to give birth @placeholder after using an artificial pancreas while pregnant , experts have said .",immediately,naturally,early,exclusively,even,1
"Select a game to read team news, manager quotes and statistics. Southampton 0-0 Hull City Stoke City 0-0 West Ham United Sunderland 0-1 Bournemouth West Brom 0-1 Leicester City Crystal Palace 0-2 Burnley Manchester United v Swansea City (12:00 BST) Everton v Chelsea (14:05 BST) Middlesbrough v Manchester City (14:05 BST) Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal (16:30 BST) Watford v Liverpool (20:00 BST) - preview to follow","Chelsea can move a step closer to the Premier League title with a win over Everton on Sunday , but Tottenham can @placeholder the pressure on later in the day when they face Arsenal in the north London derby .",reduce,confirm,carry,overcome,keep,4
"Officers from North Wales and Dyfed-Powys police forces have tweeted photographs of sheep which have been injured or killed in dog attacks. A rural crime team has published a montage of distressing pictures. The caption reads: ""This needs no words or music. Just time to reflect on the devastating impact an irresponsible dog owner can have.""",Police are urging dog owners to be @placeholder following attacks on sheep ahead of the lambing season .,responsible,stopped,declared,resolved,alert,0
"Officials announced on Monday that the country would hold a general election on 5 January 2014. Opposition supporters rejected the date and called for a transport blockade. They want Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to transfer power to a neutral caretaker government to oversee polls. This was the practice adopted in previous elections, but Ms Hasina instead formed a multi-party cabinet last week to oversee the elections, angering her opponents. The second day of a 48-hour countrywide general strike against the election - staged by 18 opposition parties - will be held on Tuesday. The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) fears that if the governing Awami League oversees the elections - rather than a caretaker government - it will rig the vote. Supporters of the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami - Bangladesh's largest Islamist party - have clashed with police as protests turned violent around the country. At least 60 people were injured, local media reported. Some of the most serious violence took place in the northern town of Bogra, where an opposition supporter was killed in clashes with the police. Earlier in the day, an office of the Election Commission in the town was set on fire by a group of masked men. In another incident, in the eastern town of Laksam, a passer-by was killed when police and opposition supporters exchanged gunfire. In the capital, Dhaka, homemade bombs were detonated and railway lines were removed, reports say. Police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at protesters in the cities of Rajshahi and Khulna, local media reported. Disturbances were also reported in the southern district of Satkhira, the central district of Gazipur, the northern district of Sirajganj and the eastern district of Comilla. ""We fired rifles after about 500 protesters attacked us with home-made guns and small bombs,"" Comilla police official Abul Khaer told the AFP news agency. Train services were severely disrupted when hundreds of demonstrators uprooted tracks and sleepers, setting fire to coaches and blocking lines. Bangladesh Railway's Traffic Director Syed Zahur Hossain told AFP that there were at least 60 incidents of ""train obstructions, including torchings, uprooting of tracks, attacking trains with stones and blockades of rail lines"". He said that major services between Dhaka and the cities of Chittagong and Sylhet were halted.","At least six people have died in Bangladesh as opposition activists blocked roads , ripped up railway tracks and clashed with police in a protest against @placeholder polls , reports say .",dominated,controversial,annual,forthcoming,major,3
"It said the move was part of the Sustainability and Transformation Plan for Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group said community services were being ""reviewed"". It added: ""What this means for community hospitals needs more work"". In a motion to Oxford City Council, the Green Party said the community hospitals could be replaced by four hubs including one at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. The party's spokesperson for health, Larry Sanders, said: ""This is not a decision, this is part of the process, but it does look like they may be in for the chop. ""One of the problems is they [Oxfordshire CCG] are not giving us a lot of information. We do fear that it's going to happen because the size of the cuts are enormous."" In November it was revealed, the part of the Sustainability and Transformation Plan affecting community hospitals will be outlined after next May. Oxfordshire CCG said: ""We will be engaging clinicians, patients, and the public as we develop these plans and proposed changes to services will be subject to consultation."" The CCG has estimated it will face a funding gap of £200m in 2020 unless action is taken. Mark Dayan, from the Nuffield Trust, said funding pressures across the NHS meant ""very tough decisions are going to have to be made in nearly every area of the country.""","The "" @placeholder "" of Oxfordshire 's nine community hospitals is being considered by health bosses , according to the Green Party .",restoration,challenges,worst,super,elimination,4
"They had been accused of covering up alleged Iranian involvement in a bomb attack against a Jewish centre in 1994. Judge Daniel Rafecas has concluded that there was not enough evidence to pursue the charges. The accusation came from special prosecutor Alberto Nisman, who was found dead last month in his flat. Judge Rafecas said he was throwing out the case after carefully examining Mr Nisman's 350-page report. There was no proof that an agreement signed by the Argentine government with Iran in January 2013 was an attempt to shield the involvement of senior Iranian officials in the attack, the judge said. The agreement was rejected by the Iranian government two months later and was never approved by Iran's parliament. Defence Minister Agustin Rossi welcomed Judge Rafecas' ruling saying: ""We have always said that Nisman's claims had no legal basis."" The case has dominated the Argentine press for the past six weeks, and this latest development has only driven media interest to new heights. Several commentators reflect the sense of relief the ruling is likely to have prompted inside the presidential palace. ""Rafecas has given Cristina space to breathe,"" Adrian Ventura writes in the La Nacion daily, while Clarin's Eduardo van der Kooy comments that Ms Fernandez will now be able to give her last speech to Congress on Sunday with a ""less sullied image"". But in the Buenos Aires Herald, Luciana Bertoia is more sceptical, writing ""CFK in the clear (for now)"". Noticeably absent is any comment from Ms Fernandez herself. The normally Twitter-friendly president has yet to address her 3.59 million followers about the ruling. The case against Ms Fernandez and Foreign Minister Hector Timerman is now closed. But the BBC's Wyre Davies says the judicial system in Argentina is highly politicised and the decision to cease investigations will further polarise a divided nation. Mr Nisman was due to testify in Congress against Ms Fernandez and Mr Timerman the day after his body was found. The circumstances of his death have not been clarified. President Fernandez said Mr Nisman been fed misleading information by a rogue intelligence agent. The government has rejected any role in his death. The lower house of the Argentine Congress has meanwhile approved a bill scrapping the country's secret agency, the Intelligence Secretariat. The proposal was first announced days after Mr Nisman's death, on 18 January. A new federal investigative agency, which will be accountable to Congress, will replace it. Ms Fernandez said the change was overdue because the agency had remained largely untouched since the end of military rule in 1983. The opposition called the proposal a smokescreen for its involvement in the scandal.",A federal judge in Argentina has dismissed a @placeholder case against President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and her foreign minister .,controversial,major,similar,daring,fresh,0
"Dr Elin Jones wants a much greater emphasis on Welsh history and said there is ""very little evidence"" of it being taught well in schools. Between 10 to 15% of the history GCSE course has content about Wales. The WJEC exam board said things should improve with new courses in 2016. Dr Jones said nothing has changed in the two years since she wrote a report about how the history of Wales is taught in schools. Gareth Pierce, the chief executive of the WJEC - Wales' largest exam board - said: ""I think that's certainly been the case in terms of the current specifications for GCSE history. ""But we're now reforming those specifications and we're now moving towards a situation where there will be three taught units and in two of those three, a Welsh perspective will be fundamental."" Take our Welsh history quiz But Dr Jones told BBC Wales pupils were being ""deprived"" of being taught about their own country from a Welsh perspective. ""Too many teachers think of Welsh history as an add on, in my view, rather than being the big basis from which you should look outwards,"" she said. ""I did a soft consultation by going to public libraries and talking to the public when I was preparing my report and very many people said to me that their education had robbed them of the opportunity to learn about their own country. And that's a sad thing to learn."" Earlier this year, a report was published outlining far-reaching changes to the entire curriculum for three to 16 year olds in Wales. It was written by the former chief inspector of schools in Scotland, Prof Graham Donaldson. According to Dr Jones, the report failed to place enough emphasis on Welsh history and ""appears to limit consideration of the Welsh dimension to language and culture only"". A Welsh government spokesman said: ""Prof Donaldson was absolutely clear that a Welsh dimension should be included in each area of learning and experience. ""This is in line with Dr Elin Jones' Cwriculum Cymreig report which recommends that a Welsh dimension should be integrated into every subject, where that is relevant and meaningful. ""We will now set about creating a curriculum for Wales, which will be designed in Wales, by Wales.""","Pupils are being "" deprived "" by not being taught about history from a Welsh perspective , an academic who wrote a @placeholder report for the Welsh government has said .",special,critical,desperate,major,powerful,3
"An Ofsted report due out next week, but seen by the BBC, says Perry Beeches The Academy, is in ""serious decline"". It comes after another school in Birmingham's Perry Beeches chain - Perry Beeches III - was put in special measures in October 2015. The trust's acting chief executive officer, Paul Wheeler, said issues were being ""addressed"". The Perry Beeches Academy Trust, which runs five schools in the city looking after 2,400 pupils, made headlines earlier this year when a £2.1m deficit was found when Mr Wheeler, then chief financial officer, carried out a health check. It followed the resignation of trust chairman Liam Nolan back in May. An Education Funding Authority investigation had found an additional salary of £160,000 was paid to Mr Nolan over two years through a third-party agreement - on top of his £120,000-a-year salary. The trust was issued with a financial notice to improve. In its latest report Ofsted said standards had deteriorated as a direct result of ""weak governance"". See more stories from Birmingham and the Black Country here Mr Wheeler said: ""There are issues that the report has highlighted and I am addressing those issues along with our trustees."" The school was inspected on 21 and 22 September. It had been rated ""outstanding"" in 2013. The trust has been praised by the government in the past with David Cameron and then education minister Michael Gove attending the opening of Perry Beeches III in 2013.","An academy trust formerly praised by the government is to have another of its schools rated "" @placeholder . """,unlawful,suspicious,inadequate,reckless,outstanding,2
"The SMMT said 186,265 new cars were registered in May. But sales of alternatively fuelled cars rebounded after falling in April. They now have a record 4.4% market share. More than 1.1 million new cars have been registered this year to date, down 0.6% on 2016. ""Although demand has fallen, it's important to remember that the market remains at a very high level and with a rate of new models packed with the latest low-emission and connected technology coming to market this summer, we expect the market to remain strong over the year,"" said SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes. Car sales in April and May have suffered after a record 562,337 new vehicles were registered in March, as buyers rushed to beat a rise in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) that came into force on 1 April. ""We expected demand in the new car market to remain negative in May due to the pull-forward to March,"" Mr Hawes said. ""Added to this, the general election was always likely to give many pause for thought and affect purchasing patterns in the short term."" More than half of all cars sold in May - 96,518 - were petrol-driven, slightly up on May 2016. Diesel accounted for 81,489 sales, 20% fewer than a year earlier. Alternatively fuelled vehicles went up 46.7% to 8,258.","Sales of new cars fell 8.5 % in May from a year earlier , with buyers @placeholder in the run - up to the general election , the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders ( SMMT ) has said .",increasing,struggling,cautious,returning,beforehand,2
"The documents, shredded but legible, belonged to the Nassau County Police Department, New York station WPIX says. They included sensitive data such as social security numbers and banking information for police employees. They were shredded horizontally, not vertically, leaving text visible. The confetti strips were found by a college student, who noticed one strip stuck on a friend's coat. ""It landed on [a friend's] shoulder,"" Ethan Finkelstein told the TV station ""and it says 'SSN' and it's written like a social security number."" He and his friend looked at the other confetti more closely: ""There are phone numbers, addresses, more social security numbers, licence plate numbers and then we find all these incident reports from police."" Some of the strips mentioned arrest records and had official police reports. Some identified Nassau County detectives by name. A representative for Nassau County Police told WPIX the department was ""very concerned about this situation. ""We will be conducting an investigation into this matter as well as reviewing our procedures for the disposing of sensitive documents."" Macy's has denied that it was the source of the confetti, saying its official confetti are punched-out pieces rather than shreds of coloured paper.","Some confetti at the annual Macy 's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday in New York appears to have been made out of @placeholder police documents , a US media report says .",secret,traditional,ancient,casual,confidential,4
"Of the 246 athletes which make up the GB squad, 26 of them have connections with Wales. There are medal hopes right across all 23 sports and Sport Wales has set a medal target of 20-30 Paralympic medals over the Rio and Tokyo Games in four years time. Amongst those hoping for glory  in Rio are Aled Sion Davies and Hollie Arnold. In London 2012, Welsh athletes contributed 15 medals to Paralympics GB and they will be looking for more success this time around. Here is the schedule for Welsh paralympic athletes at Rio 2016. All times are BST and are subject to change. Please check the official Rio 2016 website for updated times.",The 2016 Paralympics are underway in Rio and there is plenty of Welsh @placeholder .,services,coverage,interest,issues,talent,2
"Samuel Ledward, of Gwernaffield, near Mold, Flintshire, was in a coma so deep that doctors ordered his body be taken to the mortuary following the crash in 1936. But the mistake was realised when he started moving. Mr Ledward died on Tuesday in Blackpool, where he had moved a few months ago to be near his son. His neighbour Sheila Smith said: ""He was such a lovely man. Always dressed smart and so interesting."" Born and brought up in Cheshire, Mr Ledward and his late wife, Edith, lived in Blackpool. When Mrs Ledward died in 1993, he moved to Gwernaffield to live with her cousin.","A 108 - year - old man has died , 79 years after he was @placeholder declared dead following a motorcycle accident .",mistakenly,first,earlier,secretly,formally,0
"Anthony Barrett, 56, has built a replica of the Sam Maguire Cup - the trophy traditionally presented to Ireland's Gaelic football champions each year. His trophy is, however, built from stone. But Anthony is a farmer, not a stone mason by trade, nor is he trained in the skills of dry stone walling. The Omagh man took up the hobby after his family acquired a farm near Newtowncunningham in County Donegal. Dry stone walling is the process of using stones to build walls without mortar that are often seen throughout Ireland. Anthony discovered his passion after finding a large amount of stones on the Donegal land that he has farmed since 1979. Anthony told the BBC:  ""It was very, very gravelley ground on the farm. There were a lot of stones on it. ""I started, about 10 years, ago building walls. There used to be a driving range on the farm and that's why I built the walls. ""It was just a hobby, I had no experience at all."" His farm is built on land once occupied by the manor house of the Earl of Wicklow. It was stones from this house that were used to build the walls. Several years on, and dotted throughout the farm are his masterpieces, which include a huge castle and two round towers. However, Anthony humbly points out that a trained stone mason ""would not consider it good"". But he does admit that he is most proud of his most recent addition - the homage to Irish football that stands majestically in a field by itself. It's my wee treat,"" he says, ""because of my love of football and the fact my daughter plays with the Tyrone minor ladies"". The stone version of Sam Maguire is 12ft wide and took about three months to complete. ""It took a bit of time. I could only build an inch or so each day. If I had put on more stone at the same time I was afraid of it collapsing,"" he said. Unlike his other stone creations, the Sam Maguire and the castle are also fortified with steel and cement due to their sheer size. Although the structures have attracted much attention from passers-by and the media, Anthony has played down his talents. When asked if he has any pictures of him with his creations, he told the BBC:  ""Aw, no. I'm much better with a stone, than a camera or phone.""",Standing 10 ft tall in a field in County Donegal is one man 's tribute to the @placeholder game - the Irish version of the game that is .,worst,prestigious,beautiful,upcoming,annual,2
"In March, the Gulf state said that those without papers would not be arrested if they left within 90 days. The deadline was extended by another month, but so far only 60,000 out of an estimated 400,000 Ethiopians have left, the Ethiopian government says. Ethiopians make up a large portion of the kingdom's undocumented workers. All those without papers now face imprisonment or forced deportation. Africa Live: Updates on this and other stories Ethiopia's Communications Minister Negeri Lencho told the BBC he feared what could now happen to his compatriots who were still in Saudi Arabia, adding they must return ""with a sense of urgency"". ""They will be imprisoned and we don't want our citizens to face unnecessary imprisonment, or suffer any physical harm or humiliation,"" Mr Lencho said. One of those who returned is 28-year-old domestic worker Nura Ahmed. ""Life was really tough,"" she told the BBC's Emmanuel Igunza just after she arrived in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. ""Sometimes I was jobless because I did not have the proper documentation, so I had no freedom to move around. ""One can never be at peace there,"" she added. In 2013, a number of Ethiopians died in clashes with Saudi police as they were being rounded up for deportation. Saudi Arabia attracts migrant workers from around the world, particularly Africa, and south and south-east Asia. Saudi authorities estimate that up to one million people are working in the country illegally. So far, tens of thousands of people of different nationalities have taken advantage of the grace period and have either left or acquired correct papers.",Ethiopia says that only a fraction of its citizens working illegally in Saudi Arabia have returned home before today 's @placeholder deadline .,worst,corruption,special,constitutional,amnesty,4
"The app, which is being designed by the university's dementia centre, will also recommend changes that could be made to the building. Lighting, colour, contrast and noise in the home can all affect people who are living with dementia. The university said it would take about 20 minutes to assess a two-bedroom home using the free app. Users will be asked questions about their surroundings and will be asked to take photographs. The dementia database - called Iridis - will then recommend changes that could be made, which could range from changing a light bulb to reconfiguring whole bathrooms. Stirling University said it was the first app if its kind in the world. Lesley Palmer, from the university's Dementia Services Development Centre, said: ""This is a unique opportunity to revolutionise how we improve day-to-day life for older people and people living with dementia around the world. ""We are creating a simple way for anyone to assess how dementia-friendly their environment is, and find out how to improve their surroundings. ""With around 50 million people estimated to be living with dementia worldwide, there is an immediate need to invest in our aging population and provide improved services and facilities."" Dementia is one of the main causes of disability later in life, ahead of cancer. The app, which will be available to download in September 2017, is being designed in collaboration with construction experts Space Group.",An app to assess how @placeholder a home is for someone with dementia is being developed by Stirling University .,useful,safe,independent,suffering,suitable,4
"The travel firm reported increased demand for Spanish destinations, having taken ""early actions"" to move flights away from Turkey, Tunisia and Egypt. It had also sold more long-haul trips to places such as the US and Cuba. The firm added that it was confident of delivering ""improved results"". In its latest trading statement, Thomas Cook said the winter session was finishing as expected, with 90% of its programme sold, 2% lower than at the same point in 2015. Average prices had increased by 2%, while total bookings were 3% lower than last year. The summer 2016 season was 40% sold, ""with bookings below last year as we continue to prioritise margins over volumes"". Chief executive Peter Fankhauser said: ""Thomas Cook continues to operate in a volatile market environment. We know that customers want a summer holiday, but we can see that some are leaving it later to book this year as they consider their options.""","Thomas Cook has said it continues to see a "" volatile market environment "" , with customers shunning potential @placeholder spots and taking longer to make up their minds .",trouble,market,price,special,health,0
"The Welsh government is expected to unveil its preferred options for reorganising councils later this week. Steve Thomas, from the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA), said the wait for a decision is ""debilitating"" for Wales' 130,000 staff. The number of authorities - 22 - is expected to be halved after the review. Mr Thomas told BBC Radio Wales' Sunday Supplement programme that council reorganisation remains challenging, following the publication of the Williams Commission review. It recommended cutting councils in Wales from 22 to as few as 10. ""The uncertainty now, which has stretched on since the Williams Commission... is debilitating,"" the WLGA's chief executive told BBC Wales' Vaughan Roderick. ""And the problem that we've got is that whatever happens in the next period with any future published maps, there won't be new authorities in place until 2020,"" he said. ""That in itself will continue to cause questions about people's futures and what it means for their careers in local government."" Public Services Minister Leighton Andrews is expected to reveal his new-look local government map this week. He will also speak at the WLGA's annual conference in Swansea on Thursday. It follows reports last week that some senior Labour council figures had asked ministers to water down plans to slash the number of authorities. Mr Thomas said some would welcome the new map, while others would contest it. But he also questioned the timing, ahead of next year's assembly elections. He added: ""The map could again change possibly. The search for a definitive map is almost the search for a holy grail within local government at the current time, and I'm not certain whatever comes out will be definitive."" You can catch-up with the full Sunday Supplement programme for the next month on demand on the BBC's iPlayer Radio.","Uncertainty over how Welsh council maps will be redrawn is damaging staff @placeholder , the head of a body representing local authorities has said .",representation,morale,members,approval,issue,1
"The 33-year-old, who has 29 England caps, is out of contract at the end of the season and has agreed a short-term deal with a Japanese Top League side. Exeter say he is likely to then join a Super Rugby franchise in Australia. Parling joined Exeter in 2015 from Leicester, with whom he won two Premiership titles. He helped the Devon club reach the Premiership final last season, and has played 22 times this term to help them reach the play-offs.",Ex - British & Irish Lions and England lock Geoff Parling will leave Exeter Chiefs in the summer to join an @placeholder club in Japan .,ongoing,impressive,independent,unnamed,alleged,3
"One eBay seller claims to have a ""small supply"" of the French magazine. ""This is the UK version of the magazine that will most likely be printed in English,"" the item description claims. Charlie Hebdo will be available in some shops in the UK and editions are being printed in languages including English, Arabic and Turkish. Buyers on eBay are supposed to honour their bids. However, it is possible for users to retract offers and there is no guarantee sales will go through at the current price. Some users have been bidding up to £60,000 before retracting their offers. Five million copies are being printed a week after Islamist gunmen murdered eight journalists at Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris. In total 17 people were killed last week in France. Some of the money raised in sales from the cover price will be going to the families of the victims of last week's shootings. There is no suggestion that any profits made by re-sellers will be contributed to the donation. There are long queues at newsstands in France, where the edition of the satirical magazine went on sale on Wednesday. The cover of this week's publication shows a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad crying while holding a sign saying ""Je suis Charlie"" (I am Charlie). The phrase trended on social media after the shootings and has become a slogan of solidarity. Three million copies of the latest edition of Charlie Hebdo were originally printed but this was increased to five million after overwhelming demand for the issue. Normally 60,000 are printed each week. One shop in Paris claims all its copies were sold in five minutes. Follow @BBCNewsbeat on Twitter, BBCNewsbeat on Instagram and Radio1Newsbeat on YouTube","A copy of the "" survivor issue "" of Charlie Hebdo , @placeholder the Prophet Muhammed , is getting bids of more than £ 1,500 on an online auction site .",entitled,reducing,depicting,affecting,accusing,2
"Hugh Mitchell's wife handed in his ""fictionalised"" story to police before he was due to stand trial for sex crimes in West Lothian. Former soldier Mitchell, 65, pleaded guilty to raping a nine-year-old girl. He also admitted a further seven charges of indecency involving a total of five underage girls. A judge told him at the High Court in Edinburgh: ""You were repeatedly committing serious sexual crimes against young children over many years."" John Beckett QC said: ""You deployed inducement, manipulation and threats to inflict your grossly depraved conduct on innocent children."" The judge said statements provided by the victims made ""harrowing reading"" and added: ""In different ways you have traumatised all of your victims."" He jailed Mitchell, formerly from Kirknewton, for a total of 10 years and 10 months and ordered he be under supervision for a further three years. First offender Mitchell was also placed on the sex offenders' register for life. The judge said that he took account of Mitchell's long Army service, his age, health problems and lack of previous offending. Mitchell abused children at Almondell Country Park, East Calder, and at Bubbles Leisure Pool in Livingston, all in the West Lothian area. Mitchell, a former classroom assistant at a West Lothian school, began preying on children in 1988 and continued up to 2004. Defence solicitor advocate Mike Bell said: ""I am instructed simply to say it is accepted this indictment involves a quite dreadful catalogue of abuse for which there can be no mitigation."" The court heard that Mitchell's wife had handed in an envelope containing his self-penned book in September this year. She  had come across it about 10 years ago. Det Ch Insp John Peaston said: ""Mitchell is a dangerous predator and it is through the courage of his victims that he has been brought to account. We hope this sentence will bring closure to them and allow them to move forward with their lives. ""The investigation of child abuse, whenever or wherever it has taken place, continues to be a top priority for Police Scotland. ""We would urge any victim of a sexual crime to contact police. All reports are thoroughly investigated by dedicated officers, who provide specialist support to victims and target offenders to bring them to justice.""",A child rapist who wrote an account of sexual abuse mirroring his @placeholder of a victim has been jailed for more than 10 years .,portrayal,exploitation,role,debut,lack,1
"Residents of Stanley Park in Easton will see their front gardens given makeovers by volunteers as part of the My Wild Street community project. Flower boxes, water traps, bird boxes and climbing plants are being installed to create urban ""wildlife corridors"". Avon Wildlife Trust said the scheme was in recognition of Bristol's status as the 2015 European Green Capital. Bevis Watts from the trust said: ""It is hoped this project will put Bristol on the map for the natural world as a destination for wildlife and in recognition as a city aspiring to be nature-rich. We hope this is something that will capture the imaginations of other streets, neighbourhoods and cities, to improve the quality of wildlife habitat in our urban spaces, and to bring nature to the forefront of people's minds."" Twenty seven of the 40 houses on the street have signed up to the fortnight-long initiative which is being part-funded by the local authority. About 100 volunteers from Bristol law firm Burges Salmon will work with Avon Wildlife Trust experts and garden designers Earth, Timber, Stone to transform the street.",A road in Bristol is being transformed into a nature - @placeholder habitat as part of a scheme by a local wildlife trust .,known,rich,friendly,anticipated,protected,2
"Employees at the US firm's 20 global offices all have to be at work and ready to go at exactly 9.06am. At that precise time a cowbell is rung, or a gong is hit, and all workers gather for a brief stand-up meeting that lasts for between five and 10 minutes. Then the firm's programmers hit their computers, with no other meetings or distractions for the rest of the day. Pivotal's founder and chief executive Rob Mee says it is all about making the working day as efficient as possible. ""I realised that programmers, if left to their own devices, may roll in at 10am,"" he says. ""And if they haven't eaten adequately they will be hungry by 11am, so they'll stop for food, which then makes the afternoon too long. It is not very efficient. ""So we thought, 'let's provide breakfast for everyone.' It gives them a reason to get here."" Other stories you might have missed: So all employees get a free breakfast before work starts at 9.06am. But why 9.06am? ""We thought that if we made it 9am, developers psyching themselves up for the day would think, 'well if it is 9am I'll be late,'"" says Mr Mee. ""So then we thought, 'why don't we make it 9.05am,' but that is too precise, as programmers don't like over-optimising, so we went with 9.06am. Then it became something fun."" And at the end of the day everyone has to leave the office at 6pm sharp because staff aren't allowed to work into the evening. Mr Mee explains the reasoning: ""Programmers don't programme well if they are too tired, so we don't want them working late into the night."" While Pivotal's approach to morning punctuality may seem endearingly nerdish, the business is in fact one of the most successful companies most people have never heard of. Valued at $2.8bn (£2.4bn), its investors include computer groups Dell Technologies and Microsoft, conglomerate General Electric, and car giant Ford. Pivotal's staff train the software teams of other companies - including other IT firms - to programme better. So if a company wants its software developers to up their game, to help improve a product or service, it sends them to Pivotal for an immersive boot camp that typically lasts three months. And with Pivotal's assistance much in demand, its vast client list includes BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lockheed Martin, NBC, Bloomberg, Orange, eBay, South West Airlines, and Twitter. Even Google called on Pivotal's help back in its infancy, and Mr Mee's business also helps intelligence agencies. Pivotal's approach sees visiting workers pair up with its programmers, and then they write code together. What Mr Mee says is central to Pivotal's work is teaching ""agile software development"". By this he means software that can quickly and easily be changed and adapted, and is constantly tested to ensure it works as well as possible. ""We aim to enable companies to respond more quickly to disruption or changing consumer needs,"" says Mr Mee. Despite being raised in California's Silicon Valley, Mr Mee was late to take an interest in the industry. Not for him years of programming in his bedroom as a teenager. Instead, he only became focused on computers in his third year at university. A student at the University of California, Berkeley who had switched from medicine to Japanese, he says that one day he saw a computer program written out for the first time. ""I said to myself, 'hey, that is a language,' and I really liked languages,"" says Mr Mee. ""I looked at it and didn't really understand it, but said, 'this is what I'm going to do for the rest of my life.' ""So I started taking every computer class I could and binged on it. I practised all the time, and eventually got good at it."" After graduating Mr Mee did three months of research work in Japan for computer giant IBM, before returning to the US and setting himself up as an independent computer consultant. Pivotal, then called Pivotal Labs, was launched in 1989, with the name suggested by his mother. Mr Mee owned and led the business until 2012 when he accepted an undisclosed all-cash deal from computer storage business EMC. He could have retired from the proceeds, but with EMC offering autonomy he stayed on as chief executive. Explaining why he sold up, Mr Mee says he has no regrets and that it was good to remove ""a lot of those pressures you carry around with you"", such as the fact his house was collateral for the lease on the office. A year later a reorganisation at EMC saw Pivotal spun out and Mr Mee replaced as its boss, only for him to get the top job back again in 2015. He says he was pleased to regain control - ""it was quite an emotional moment actually"" - but that he has no complaints about the two years he wasn't in charge. John Rymer, an IT analyst at research group Forrester, told the BBC that Pivotal was a market leader and innovator in what it offers. And in a report he co-wrote earlier this year, he said that the immersive training Pivotal offers is ""effective at establishing new skills, practices and cultural norms"". Looking ahead, Mr Mee says he is proud to lead Pivotal, despite the rigours of the role. ""You feel the responsibility, it is an intense job."" Follow The Boss series editor Will Smale on Twitter @WillSmale1",There are n't many companies that @placeholder staff start work every day at such an oddly specific time as Pivotal Software .,insist,use,inspired,enjoyed,stayed,0
"Andrew Fisher was suspended by the party and faced calls for his expulsion over the August 2014 post on Twitter. The National Executive Committee said his suspension had now been lifted. Mr Fisher welcomed the decision but two leading MPs said the ""slap on the wrist"" was inadequate. Caroline Flint and Siobhain McDonagh said they were disappointed there had not been a full disciplinary inquiry. The appointment of Mr Fisher, an economist and former trade union official, to Mr Corbyn's inner circle caused concern among some Labour MPs who questioned statements he had made in the past. The policy adviser wrote a tweet in August 2014 appearing to endorse the Class War candidate in the Croydon South constituency rather than Labour's candidate Emily Benn. He has since apologised, insisting he had been ""misinterpreted"". Other tweets posted from his account, which has since been deleted, were critical of Labour frontbenchers while one message appeared to welcome former shadow chancellor Ed Balls losing his seat in May. A Labour Party spokeswoman said the NEC had completed its probe into Mr Fisher and that he had been ""issued with an NEC warning and his suspension has been lifted with immediate effect"". Mr Fisher said he was ""very pleased"" with the outcome and had accepted the official warning. ""I've been a Labour member for 20 years and all I've wanted is for Labour to be strong and effective - whether in government or opposition. ""I will continue to support Jeremy Corbyn... and help Labour build towards 2020."" After he was suspended earlier this month, Mr Corbyn said Mr Fisher continued to work for him and he retained ""full confidence"" in him. But Ms Flint and Ms McDonagh said it was ""unacceptable for members to support other parties, delight in Labour MPs losing their seats or to engage in cyber-bullying"". ""The chair of this investigation has been subjected to huge pressure, and this has compromised the independence and integrity of Labour's disciplinary process,"" they said. ""Others have been excluded from our party for less than the activities of Mr Fisher. It would appear that there is one rule for members and one rule for those who work for the party leader.""",A senior aide to Jeremy Corbyn who @placeholder people should vote for a Class War candidate in May 's election has been let off with a warning by Labour 's ruling body .,underwent,misconduct,suggested,says,cheated,2
"Researchers at the University of Glasgow were part of an international project looking at personality types and friendships among students. It suggested those with ""excessively positive self-regard"" were the initial front-runners in making friends. But after early popularity, narcissism became a ""disadvantageous"" trait. For new students feeling overwhelmed by brash attention-seekers, the research offers hope that a more subtle approach will make them more likely to have friends and be popular in the long-run. The study, carried out by Dr Philip Leifeld in Glasgow and researchers in the US, Germany and the Jagiellonian University, in Krakow, Poland, looked at the dynamics of ""peer popularity"". It tracked 15 different peer groups of about 20 students from the first days of university to three months later to follow the fate of narcissists who at the outset were the centre of attention. The study, headed in Krakow by psychologist Anna Czarna, defined a narcissist as someone who had an ""excessively positive, undeserved self-regard"" and a ""constant desire for external self-affirmation"". Researchers compared the progress of the narcissists to that of students who were ""emotionally intelligent"" - and found that after a slower start, the emotionally intelligent began to gain friendships, and in a way that was more likely to last. Emotional intelligence was associated with a greater awareness of other people's emotions, showing empathy and caring for other people. Such traits were not necessarily immediately apparent - but the study found that the emotionally intelligent gradually grew in popularity, while the appeal of narcissists began to fade. A feature of narcissists was to ""denigrate"" others as a way of asserting their own position - and that as this happened they began to provoke ""significant dislike"". Dr Czarna said the project allowed researchers to examine the role of emotional behaviour in predicting popularity. ""Our results suggest that narcissism is rather disadvantageous and that emotional intelligence is rather advantageous for long-term popularity,"" the study said.","New students , in the first @placeholder days of making friends at university , are being told that being a narcissist only makes you popular in the short term .",powerful,awkward,annual,five,anticipated,1
"An improvement team will help Betsi Cadwaladr managers set key milestones to be reviewed every six months. Deputy Health Minister Vaughan Gething said the aim was to provide ""the right support at the right time"". Acting chief executive Simon Dean will return to his role as deputy NHS Wales chief ""in due course"", he added. The board has been under the highest possible level of Welsh government intervention since June, for what Health Minister Mark Drakeford called ""serious and outstanding concerns"" about its leadership. A report in May found ""institutional abuse"" at the Tawel Fan mental health ward in Glan Clwyd Hospital. In June, it emerged there was a fraud investigation into aspects of the board's spending plans. Special measures were extended for another two years in October. Announcing the extra support on Wednesday, Mr Gething said he expected to see a health board with ""strong leadership and robust governance"" emerge over the next two years. He said the announcement followed a look at how NHS trusts in England were being supported through special measures. ""The English experience has highlighted the importance of providing the right support at the right time,"" he said. ""It is also clear that organisations need time to achieve a successful and sustainable turnaround. ""The establishment of a health board improvement team to provide additional capacity, together with the appointment of a new, permanent chief executive, will help the board achieve a successful and sustainable turnaround."" Governance, mental health services, out-of-hours primary care, and public engagement were named as specific areas needing improvement. Betsi Cadwaladr chairman Dr Peter Higson said the board welcomed the additional support. ""I believe it will enable us to build on our programme of improvement, which has delivered progress in a number of areas over the past four months,"" he said. Welsh Conservative Shadow Health Minister Darren Millar AM said: ""Change cannot come soon enough for north Wales and Labour ministers should set an urgent timetable for immediate improvements.""",Extra help for the @placeholder health board serving north Wales has been announced as it faces another two years of special measures .,mental,controversial,upcoming,inaugural,troubled,4
"The Real Madrid forward, 27, scored three goals as Wales made the semi-finals, their first appearance at a major tournament in 58 years. Wales' bid to reach the 2018 World Cup in Russia begins against Moldova in Cardiff on Monday 5 September. ""It's great to be back together again,"" Bale said. ""It doesn't feel too long ago we were finishing the Euros but we've got that out of our system and we're fully focused on the campaign ahead."" Media playback is not supported on this device The Wales squad are together for the first time since Euro 2016 ahead of the qualifier at Cardiff City Stadium. Bale says there is a feel-good factor in Welsh football because of the team's exploits in France as well as the fact Cardiff's Principality Stadium is hosting the 2017 Champions League final next June. Cardiff-born Bale is a two-time European winner and is aiming to help Real defend a title they won against Atletico Madrid in May. ""Welsh football is growing on every level, whether it's us as a team or as a country hosting big events,"" Bale said. ""It's exciting times for us all and we all look forward to it. ""I played the [2014 European] Super Cup in Cardiff before and it was an amazing experience to have my friends and family close by. ""I suppose there's a little more motivation if there needs to be any more and we'll be trying to make history in Cardiff.""","Gareth Bale says Wales have got Euro 2016 "" out of their system "" and are focused on the @placeholder World Cup qualifying campaign .",worst,best,national,inaugural,forthcoming,4
"Pete Nienow, of Edinburgh University, received the Polar Medal, previously given to Sir Captain Scott, Sir Ernest Shackleton and Sir Edmund Hillary. The medal is approved by The Queen and is given to those who have undertaken expeditions in extreme hardship. It is also given to explorers who make an important contribution to scientific knowledge of the Polar regions. It was first awarded in 1904 as a reward to those who took part in Captain Scott's first expedition to Antarctica. Prof Nienow is a glaciologist specialising in how glaciers and ice sheets respond to climate change. His research in, and passion for, the Arctic began in 1995 with a visit to remote Ellesmere Island in the Canadian High Arctic, which has a population of just 150 people on an island almost the size of Britain. Since 2004, Prof Nienow has been on more than 10 expeditions to the Greenland Ice Sheet, firstly to undertake fieldwork to help calibrate the European Space Agency's CryoSat-2 satellite and more recently, to improve our understanding of the links between ice melt, ocean circulation and how ice masses will respond in a warming world. During the two decades he has been working in the Arctic, the ice masses there have been losing ice at an increasing rate as a result of global warming, which is amplified in the Arctic regions. Prof Nienow's work is focused on improving our understanding of the processes that are driving this ice mass loss and in enhancing our ability to predict future ice volume and thus sea-level change. He said: ""I am very honoured to be awarded the Polar Medal, which is in reality the result of the wonderful support that I have received over many years from numerous colleagues, and especially my PhD students and post-doctoral researchers. ""It makes those times spent holed up in a tent enduring blizzards at -35C on the Greenland Ice Sheet worthwhile. ""The medal will also inspire my continued efforts in researching the Arctic region as it undergoes a period of intense change.""",An Edinburgh scientist has won royal @placeholder for his pioneering glaciological work in the Arctic .,permission,medal,lost,patronage,recognition,4
"The 75 applicants include former Militant leaders Peter Taaffe and Dave Nellist, who was Labour MP for Coventry South East for nine years. They cite Donald Trump's election as US president as a motivation to ""assist the struggle to transform Labour"". The internal battle with the Militant tendency faction was one of Labour's biggest controversies of the 1980s. Mr Taaffe, who was expelled from Labour in 1983, said: ""We want to play our part in the struggle to transform Labour and urge the National Executive Committee to aid this process by admitting us, and others who have been similarly expelled or excluded, into membership."" Mr Taaffe, now the general secretary of the Socialist Party, was expelled along with ex-MP Mr Nellist - now the chairman of the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC). Their affiliations with Labour rivals mean it appears unlikely that their applications to rejoin the party will be approved. A Labour spokeswoman told the BBC: ""It is against Labour's rules to be a member of another political party or organisation which has its own programme, principles and policy, or distinctive and separate propaganda, and which is therefore ineligible for affiliation to the party."" The application comes after Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was caught up in a row over warnings of Trotskyist entryism from deputy leader Tom Watson. In August 2016, shortly before Mr Corbyn's successful re-election as leader, Mr Watson wrote to him saying ""It's not a conspiracy theory to say that members of [Militant] are joining Labour. It's a fact."" The Labour leader told The Observer his deputy was talking ""nonsense"", saying: ""I just ask Tom to do the maths - 300,000 people have joined the Labour party. ""At no stage in anyone's most vivid imagination are there 300,000 sectarian extremists at large in the country who have suddenly descended on the Labour party."" The 75 expelled Labour members have pitched their application directly at Mr Corbyn, saying his re-election in September ""marked the beginning of a new struggle against a capitalist establishment"" Their statement continued: ""We want to play our part in seeing that struggle through to victory.""",Expelled figures linked to the former Militant wing of the Labour Party have @placeholder applied to rejoin Labour .,formally,not,successfully,briefly,now,0
"And in 2015 and 2016, her Todai robot outperformed 80% of high-school pupils and was in the top 1% for maths. But Prof Arai, a mathematician at the National Institute of Informatics, is not happy about how well it is doing. At the Ted (Technology, Entertainment and Design) conference, in a session called Our Robotic Overlords, she said the results were ""alarming"". ""You might think I was delighted, but I was alarmed,"" she said. ""This robot, which could not read or understand, was able to outperform thousands of high-school children."" This led Prof Arai to investigate the reading and writing skills of high-school students, in conjunction with Japan's ministry of education. ""Most of the students pack in knowledge without understanding, and that is just memorising,"" she said. ""AIs can do that better, so we need a new type of education."" Stuart Russell, a professor of computer science at Berkeley, University of California, told the session machines would soon be reading and understanding very well. ""And very soon afterwards, they will have read everything that has ever been written,"" he said. Humans needed to start devising rules for how robots related to them, he told the Ted audience, and proposed three basic principles: But Prof Russell acknowledged there might be teething troubles. ""If a robot's job is to feed hungry kids and it sees the family cat but doesn't see that the sentimental value of the pet is greater than its nutritional value, that could single-handedly destroy the market for home robots,"" he said. The idea of altruistic robots is one that Tom Gruber, the man who designed Apple's voice assistant Siri, believes in. And while some experts, including tech tycoon Elon Musk and Prof Stephen Hawking, worry machines will overtake and destroy mankind, he maintains an optimistic vision of ""humanistic"" AI. ""The purpose of AI is to empower and augment us,"" he told the Ted audience. ""Imagine if AI remembered every person you ever met or could retrieve everything you had ever read or seen. ""Not only would it make us better at remembering people at social occasions - but for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, it would mean the difference between a life of isolation and one of dignity.""",Prof Noriko Arai has spent years training a robot to pass @placeholder University of Tokyo 's entrance exams .,rare,imperial,ancient,potential,prestigious,4
"The fire at the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute in Withington started at 10:35 BST on Wednesday. Prof Richard Marais, director of the institute, said they were still counting the costs of the damage. But he said staff were ""determined"" to get back to work ""as soon as we can"". Prof Marais told the BBC the fire would ""have an impact"" but added: ""I have been blown away by the response we have had from the people who work here. ""Yes, it will delay us but we have a fantastic group of people who are determined - the reason they came here is because they wanted to improve patient care. "" Up to 25 years of cancer research has been saved from the fire in a building next to the Christie cancer hospital. Prof Marais said they would have a clearer indication in the next few days exactly what equipment - including a ""supercomputer"" - had been damaged and what data and chemicals had been lost. He previously assured Christie patients the fire would have ""no impact"" on their care. The fire service helped the centre to salvage tissues and samples stored in large freezers at temperatures of -80C (176F), as well as samples stored in liquid nitrogen at -200C. Firefighters were still tackling pockets of fire in the roof of the Paterson Building in Wilmslow Road 24 hours after the blaze broke out. The cause of the fire has not yet been established. The BBC understands maintenance work had been taking place on the roof of the building before the fire started. Cancer Research UK is appealing for donations.","The vital work of Manchester 's cancer research centre will be "" delayed "" as experts @placeholder the full damage of the blaze which tore through it this week .",assess,reduce,negotiated,regained,saw,0
"Colby resident John Donald Collister left his entire estate to the Manx nation following his death in 2007. A consultation was launched by Manx National Heritage (MNH) to see how the public would like the money spent with 114 suggestions put forward. The £15,000 grant was awarded to the Colby-based Quilliam Group. It will be spent on a new stained glass window to commemorate Captain John Quilliam, who is described by Manx National Heritage as the ""most famous Manxman to have participated in the Battle of Trafalgar"". A spokesman for the group said it was a ""huge boost."" Chairman of the Manx Museum, Tony Pass said: ""More than 3,000 Manxmen served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. ""It was a higher percentage of population than any other area in the British Isles."" He added: ""The most famous of these men was Captain John Quilliam; the lowly son of a farmer, who rose to commissioned rank and found his place in history aboard Nelson's flagship HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar."" The design and production of the window is being undertaken by local artist Colleen Corlett. The MNH consultation concluded that the £1m gift should be used to deliver a strong sense of community benefit, both on a national and local scale.","A @placeholder grant has been awarded from the Donald Collister Heritage Programme , established when a 93 - year - old man left a £ 1 m bequest .",powerful,major,simple,popular,classical,1
"MLAs are debating an Ulster Unionist motion regarding Project Eagle. This is the controversial sale of the NI property portfolio by the Irish Republic's National Assets Management Agency (Nama). The motion says the finance committee, which has already reported on the matter, should have a fresh inquiry. However, Sinn Féin's John O'Dowd placed his emphasis on the Irish government's new Commission of Inquiry into the affair and questioned what purpose a new finance committee investigation would serve. ""Do we want to set up a finance committee inquiry for the sake of setting up a finance committee inquiry which will produce great efforts, I have no doubt, by the committee members and the committee staff, but will it result in those responsible for wrong-doings around Project Eagle being brought to account?,"" he said. ""I do not believe so."" The finance committee's chair, Emma Little-Pengelly, said the National Crime Agency, which is currently investigating Project Eagle, has strongly requested the committee does not conduct a fresh investigation and accused the Ulster Unionists of ignoring that call. The Ulster Unionist MLA Phillip Smith said the public and international investors needed assurance Northern Ireland is a clean place to do business. Earlier this month, the Irish government announced it intended to set up an investigation into Northern Ireland's biggest ever property deal. Nama sold the property loan portfolio to a US investment fund for £1.2bn in 2014. There have been a series of allegations about impropriety in the sales process. The Dublin government will discuss options with opposition parties before deciding on the format for an inquiry. The Nama deal is already the subject of an inquiry by the Northern Ireland Assembly's finance committee. Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny said he was ""not opposed"" to an inquiry after ""extraordinary"" allegations about the deal were made in a BBC Spotlight programme. It showed Frank Cushnahan, a former Nama adviser, accept a £40,000 cash payment from a Nama client. The payment was made by County Down property developer John Miskelly. Mr Cushnahan was working as an advisor for Nama at the time. He has denied any wrongdoing. Mr Miskelly has said that any payments he made were ""lawful"".",Sinn Féin has said it does not believe a fresh inquiry into the Nama property scandal by the Stormont Finance Committee will serve a @placeholder purpose .,legal,greater,controversial,useful,parliamentary,3
"A spokesman said under new proposals, no-one younger than 18 or older than 75 would be allowed to climb. The ministry of tourism could also insist that all climbers have previous mountaineering experience. Nepal makes millions of dollars every year from the Everest industry but has been criticised for poor management. In 2014, the mountain was closed after 16 Sherpas (guides) died in an accident. And earlier this year, the climbing season was called off after a massive earthquake triggered an avalanche that killed 18 climbers. Over the past decade many people have sought to establish world records on the world's highest mountain, a practice the government wants to discourage. The youngest person to climb Mount Everest was 13 and the oldest 80. ""We don't think we should issue permits to people who cannot see or walk or who don't have arms,"" tourism department chief Govinda Karki told AFP news agency. ""Climbing Everest is not a joke... it is not a matter of discrimination. How can you climb without legs? Someone will have to carry you up. We want to make the mountains safer for everyone, so we have to insist on some rules."" Mr Karki also said the government was considering only issuing permits to climbers who have already scaled another mountain above 6,500m (21,300ft). Over the years, Everest has attracted many climbers aiming to overcome their disabilities. Last week, Japanese mountaineer Nobukazu Kuriki, who had previously lost nine fingers to frostbite, abandoned his attempt to climb the mountain. In 2006, New Zealander Mark Inglis, who had lost both legs to frostbite, became the first double amputee to reach the 8,848m (29,029ft) summit. Five years earlier, US climber Erik Weihenmayer became the first blind person to reach the top of Everest.",The Nepalese government is considering banning anyone @placeholder too young or too old or with a severe disability from climbing Mount Everest .,aged,improving,needs,deemed,hopes,3
"Florida Senator Marco Rubio landed some jabs on Mr Trump during Thursday night's debate, and the two of them continued their verbal assaults the next day. Mr Rubio appeared on morning shows and then at Texas rallies to describe the billionaire businessman as, among other things, a ""con-artist"" who was hijacking the Republican party. His rival, who has won three states and is the clear favourite to be the Republican nominee, hit back by calling the senator ""low-life"". There were also some unexpected forms of mockery. Here's a selection. Mr Trump ridiculed Mr Rubio for applying make-up backstage at the debate, saying it looked like he put it on with a trowel. He even suggested he needs make-up to cover up his ears. Mr Rubio said he saw Mr Trump applying makeup backstage, as well, because he had a ""sweat moustache"" he needed to cover up. People have been ridiculing Marco Rubio for his love of drinking water ever since he paused for a sip during his State of the Union response speech in 2013 on national television. During his remarks in Texas on Friday, Mr Trump did an extended impression of Mr Rubio gasping for air. He tossed a water bottle, sprayed the crowd with it and said ""It's Rubio!"" Mr Trump poked fun at Mr Rubio's sweating habits, calling him a ""nervous basket case"" who perspires more than anyone he had ever seen. ""It's disgusting,"" he said. ""We need somebody that doesn't have whatever it is that he's got."" Mr Rubio ridiculed Mr Trump for a series of misspelled tweets, which he later deleted. He misspelled ""choker"", ""lightweight"" and ""honour"". He said the only way to explain the tweets is ""that's how they spell at the Wharton School of Business,"" at the University of Pennsylvania, where Mr Trump attended, or ""he must have hired a foreign worker to do his own tweets"". Mr Rubio said that backstage at the debate, Mr Trump requested a full-length mirror, presumably, ""to make sure his pants weren't wet"". ""He called me Mr Meltdown. Let me tell you something, last night in the debate, during one of the breaks - two of the breaks - he went backstage, he was having a meltdown,"" said Mr Rubio.",It 's been an @placeholder 24 hours in the poisonous relationship between Republican presidential candidates Marco Rubio and Donald Trump .,unlikely,extraordinary,honorary,entire,incredible,1
"Administrators at BDO have said the stores in Dundee, Glasgow (Buchanan Galleries) and the Livingston Designer Outlet are to go. Four other outlets - Aberdeen, Cambridge, Bath and Ilkley - closed on 15 January. BDO partners James Stephen and Matthew Tait were appointed joint administrators in December. The company, based in Edinburgh, is an independent women's fashion and accessories label. Prior to entering administration, it operated 10 stores in Scotland and five stores in England, plus four concessions. The company employed 105 people. James Stephen said: ""Despite Ness Clothing's improving sales figures nationally over the last 12 months, a challenging trading environment has significantly affected the long-term viability of these three outlets. ""We are left with no option but to cease trading these stores. Regrettably, all staff at these stores will be made redundant. Mr Stephen said all remaining Ness Clothing stores would continue to trade, with all staff retained, while a sale of the business is finalised.",Three further outlets of @placeholder retailer Ness Clothing are to close in the coming week .,fresh,french,troubled,amateur,historical,2
"Flint's drinking water became contaminated with lead in 2014 after the city changed its water supply. The lead investigator said that they ""effectively buried"" data showing that elevated levels of lead in children's' blood was tied to the water supply. The six people are all health and environmental workers. Investigators said they put ""children in the cross-hairs of drinking poison"". The majority African-American city changed the source of its water supply to the Flint River after previously receiving it from Detroit, to save money. The acidic water of Flint River corroded the city's pipes, which leached lead into the water. Several of the charges can lead to time in prison, including wilful neglect of duty, misconduct in office, and conspiracy. As well as concealing data that ""could have saved children"" from lead poisoning, employees also manipulated test results, investigators said on Friday. Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette was asked what motivated these employees to allegedly conceal and falsify data. Mr Schuette said that he believed those accused ""viewed the people in Flint as expendable, as if they didn't matter"". Liane Shekter Smith, Adam Rosenthal and Patrick Cook were employees for the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality; and Nancy Peeler, Corinne Miller and Robert Scott worked for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. A lawyer for Mrs Shekter Smith said that the charges came as a surprise, saying that investigators will be ""really hard-pressed to find that she did anything wrong, and certainly nothing criminally wrong"". These are the second batch of charges to be announced after two state regulators and a city employee were charged with official misconduct in April. Investigators alleged that they engaged in evidence-tampering and other criminal offenses. Federal regulators say that filtered tap water is now safe to drink, but they still recommend bottled water for young children and pregnant women. Estimate vary, but experts believe that the repairs could cost over $1bn (£750m).",Six Michigan state workers have been charged with hiding data that showed that drinking water was @placeholder in the city of Flint .,illegal,safe,available,unsafe,discovered,3
"Hai was born in Hue in 1987, and moved 400 miles south to Vietnam's commercial capital Ho Chi Minh to find work. Milk magnate Software engineer Promotional girl Music maestro More from Vietnam Direct He lives with a brother and sister in a poor part of the city, the dwelling doubling as a workshop. Making clothes continues long into the night, as the family try to supplement the money that Hai makes working in a large factory for textile company Cartina during the day. ""In general the salary and working conditions here are ok,"" he says. ""No problem. My salary is enough to get by."" Hai has been working in this industry for ten years, starting as a delivery boy at 16, and then moving to bigger manufacturing businesses and onto the factory floor to make the clothes that often sell in the department stores and smart shops of Europe, Japan and the USA. On a normal day, Hai works a ten-hour shift, starting at seven in the morning and finishing at five in the afternoon. He usually works extra time if he can. There are from two to four hours on top of his normal shift. Hai lives in a small house built on what used to be a cemetery, with his young sister, her husband and his youngest brother who has just moved to the city for another manufacturing job. At home, they all work on private garment manufacturing orders to earn extra income to send back to their parents and a younger sister, who has polio. His immediate wish is for his sister to stay healthy. In the future, he simply wishes to build a family of his own in the city. ""I wish that I had a life with family and all that,"" he says. ""Working as a textile worker like this forever is very tiring.""",Mass manufacturing has been the engine driving Vietnam 's extraordinary growth in recent years and its @placeholder has been built on the efforts of millions of workers like Huynh Van Hai.,role,reputation,success,services,industry,2
"Every year it seems that professional sports - and, in particular, football, of both the American and English variety - grow richer, with broadcast rights, merchandise and sponsorship earning billions of dollars for the owners of top clubs, who promptly spend it on players. For quite a while, we have been told that e-sports, where audiences watch professional video games players in action, will soon rival football and basketball as a lucrative leisure industry. So far, those claims have looked overblown but this week the leading games firm Activision Blizzard outlined its audacious plan for an e-sports league which could match the NFL or the Premier League. Its weapon in this mission is Overwatch, a cartoonish shooting game, low on gore and designed to appeal to a wide audience. The first seven teams paid $20m each to enter the league and get a share of revenues from future tournaments. Activision's chief executive Bobby Kotick told us that the Overwatch community numbered 30 million worldwide, from an 18-to-35 demographic that advertisers are desperate to reach. While other e-sports franchises have relied on games and tech firms for sponsorship, he is confident that big consumer brands will want to be involved with Overwatch. Think about companies pushing back the frontiers of artificial intelligence research, and two tech giants which took on and beat humans at games come to mind. Google, with its DeepMind division which beat the best player of the Chinese game of Go, and IBM Watson, which was victorious at Jeopardy, the American TV game show, have grabbed the limelight. But Microsoft wants the world to know that it has spent 25 years on artificial intelligence research, and holds records in areas such as computer vision and instant translation, where it outsmarts humans. At an event in London where the company set out its AI vision, we heard from Microsoft's chief storyteller Steve Clayton. He told Tech Tent that this long record of research was now feeding through into products like Skype instant translation, and the facial recognition system which gives users a speedy login to their PCs. Emma Williams, whose job it is to oversee the design of its AI products, insists that Microsoft is determined to ""make the human the hero"", enabling human creativity rather than replacing us with robots. But Azeem Azhar, whose Exponential View newsletter gives an essential overview of AI developments, tells us that winning at AI is vital for Microsoft's future. He thinks it may be a winner-takes-all game, and those who fail to project themselves as having unique skills will end up with nothing. So-called sharing economy companies have expanded around the world, often focused on rapid growth rather than worrying too much about about how they fit in with local cultures and regulations. AirBnB, where homeowners play host to travellers, has found itself in trouble in various places over the behaviour of both hosts and guests. But it has now taken action in its home territory to deal with the issue of racial discrimination against those seeking to use the service. An AirBnB host who made a racist comment to an Asian guest has been fined $5,000 - and told she must attend a course on Asian-American studies. The action was taken due to an agreement between AirBnB and a local regulator, California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing. Taking that kind of action in liberal California is relatively uncontroversial - now AirBnB must decide whether it can impose the same kind of sanctions in parts of the world with different views on what is acceptable behaviour.",Could video games one day rival professional football as a lucrative spectator sport ? Which company is going to win the battle ? Who will win the battle of the tech giants to @placeholder artificial intelligence ? And is it time for sharing economy platforms to police their users more carefully ? Just some of the questions we try to answer on this week 's Tech Tent .,adopt,achieve,promote,predict,dominate,4
"The host of RuPaul's Drag Race told Hollywood Today Live he and Georges LeBar tied the knot in January, 23 years to the day they first met at New York's Limelight nightclub. ""We never wanted to do it. We were looking into it really for tax breaks and financial [reasons],"" he explained. LeBar owns a farm in Wyoming and, according to RuPaul, ""doesn't care about show business at all."" He may have a much lower profile than his husband, but LeBar has previously been seen in photos RuPaul uploaded to his Instagram account. After the interview aired, RuPaul took to his Twitter account to thank fans for their messages of support and share a poignant song lyric. He posted: ""Thank you all for the love and kindness. 'I cry not for myself, but for those who never felt the joy we felt' - I Hear A Symphony, The Supremes."" Follow us on Facebook, on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts, or on Instagram at bbcnewsents. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk.",RuPaul has revealed he married his @placeholder boyfriend earlier this year .,tactical,first,previous,longtime,absolute,3
"Greybull Capital, a UK-based investment firm, is to plough up to £400m into the plant - but workers must accept a pay cut and smaller pension contributions. Steelworker Charlotte Upton said the deal meant ""job security for me so I can stay where my family is, near my home"". ""It means I can continue to be a steelworker, I love my job."" Live updates on this story and others from around Lincolnshire Karen Hope-Dilley, who runs Grange Lane Café, just down the road from the plant, said: ""It's Scunthorpe's living and Scunthorpe relies on the steelworks now. ""Hopefully this is going to be positive."" ""Steel is the lifeblood of the community round here, without steel there's nothing here"", said one steelworker going into the plant. Analysis: Sarah Corker, Business Correspondent BBC Look North The news is huge for Scunthorpe after months of job losses, finally steelworkers have something to smile about. The plant employs 4,000 people but supports another 30,000 jobs in the wider economy. Now the Tata signs are to come down to be replaced by something familiar - British Steel. Paul McBean, lead representative in Scunthorpe of the union Community, said: ""We didn't want to be in this situation at all. We wanted to carry on making the best steel in the world. ""We've had to make changes to give us a future, to give our town a future."" Unions at Tata's Long Products Europe, which will be renamed British Steel as part of the deal, still have to vote to accept reduced pay and pension arrangements. The ballot closes on 19 April. The plant makes steel for the rail and construction sectors. ""To save this business this is the type of sacrifice we've had to do"", said Mr McBean. Liz Redfern, the Conservative leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: ""It's a fantastic day everybody is so excited, I'm thrilled after nearly seven months of uncertainty. ""People are smiling, waving, being optimistic. ""We've got a great workforce, everybody wants to work together. I think it will go form strength to strength."" Martin Foster, Scunthorpe convenor of the Unite union, said: ""The future is bright and it's going to be British Steel, which is brilliant. We're hoping to see further investment to make us more efficient and I'm sure that will come."" Greybull describes itself as ""a family office which makes long-term investments in private companies"". The London-based investment firm is run by financiers Marc and Nathaniel Meyohas and Richard Perlhagen. The Scunthorpe steelworks is a key part of Tata Steel's long products division, which was put up for sale in 2014.","A deal has been signed to @placeholder more than 4,000 jobs at Tata 's steelworks at Scunthorpe .",maintain,safeguard,attract,commemorate,impose,1
"Media playback is not supported on this device Champion fought cancer to win the world's most famous steeplechase at Aintree on his injury-plagued mount in 1981, and has been a tireless fundraiser ever since. He was given the Helen Rollason Award for outstanding achievement in the face of adversity at the 2011 BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards. ""It's absolutely amazing, a great honour. I was shocked when I heard about it,"" the 63-year-old said. Champion overcame debilitating bouts of chemotherapy and months in hospital to triumph in the gruelling National over four-and-a-half miles and 30 demanding fences, and his story was made into the movie Champions where John Hurt played his character. The jockey helped set up the Bob Champion Cancer Trust in 1983, which has since gone on to raise in excess of £12m for research into male cancers and has its own laboratory at the Royal Marsden Hospital, where he was treated. ""We initially had a few thousand pounds sent in from people who won money on the horse. There were a lot of fivers here and there,"" said Champion, who lives in Newmarket, Suffolk. ""They sent money to me care of the Royal Marsden. My doctor, Professor Sir Michael Peckham, and the horse's owner Nick Embiricos, thought it would be a good idea to set up a cancer trust. ""To go back to the hospital now and see scientists working in our research laboratory is fantastic to see. ""I had testicular cancer and was told I had a 35-40% chance of living. I thought it was a death sentence. Now the chances are 95% if it's caught early enough. ""In my time the chemotherapy was barbaric. I was sick 24 hours a day - it was awful, but now there are better anti-sickness drugs."" In 2010, Champion raised £100,000 as he covered 17,500 miles visiting all 60 racecourses in the UK over 60 racedays. His previous efforts have included a horse ride from Buckingham Palace to Liverpool. Champion had dreamed of success in the Grand National since he was a boy watching black and white repeats of the contest on Pathe News at the cinema days after the race had been run. ""It was a race I always wanted to win. When I was in hospital some days having chemotherapy, I felt like giving up,"" he said. ""But I kept giving myself goals and thought hopefully I would get back and ride in a National. ""Aldaniti had problems with his legs and joints and always seemed to be on the injury list. He was in plaster in his stable for six months, and I was in and out of hospital for seven months. ""The vets wanted to put him down but they must have listened to me when I said he would win the National one day. What's not always been quite so well documented in Bob Champion's inspirational story is the bit that followed his riding career. Champion's raised all these millions not by sitting around waiting for donations, but by blood, sweat and tears, not so long ago completing an ambitious fund-raising walking tour of the country's racetracks. As a jockey, he was renowned for being hard and uncompromising, and in the ongoing battle against cancer, he lives up to that reputation, something that is justly recognised here. ""Maybe they gave him a chance to give me a little bit of hope in hospital. Thankfully, we got there together. ""The horse was eventually sound and he went from being an outsider to being second favourite. I suppose there was a lot of public money looking for a fairy story, and it came true."" Trainer Josh Gifford still finds it hard to talk about the triumph without shedding a tear. ""Josh's loyalty was unbelievable. He always said the job was there when I came back. Whether he actually thought I would, I don't know,"" said Champion. ""Whenever the old horse's name comes up, he gets very emotional."" Champion said the day after the National, when Aldaniti was paraded near Gifford's stables in Findon, West Sussex, brought the triumph home to him. ""The next day meant more to me, because thousands and thousands came to see the horse,"" he said. ""Some had travelled through the night. People came down from Scotland and one couple travelled over from France. ""That was really touching. It was the horse who did the work. I had the enjoyable bit."" Champion's story is known all over the globe thanks to the movie. ""I was really honoured to be played by John Hurt,"" said Champion who won the Sports Personality Team of the Year award with Aldaniti 30 years ago. ""I promoted the film around the world so God knows how many people have seen it. I went to Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Tokyo and South Africa, as well as Europe."" Champion says he is in good health despite a heart attack in March, which came exactly 10 years to the day after a previous heart scare, and does not tire of recalling his remarkable story. ""I still get emotional about it, although I might not show it. It was not just coming back from the cancer, it was a lifelong dream,"" he said.","Thirty years on from his fairytale Grand National success with Aldaniti , former jockey Bob Champion @placeholder he feels lucky to be alive today , let alone be honoured for his charity work .",believes,said,proved,determined,admits,4
"A Care Quality Commission (CQC) report in 2015 raised serious concerns about dirty ambulances and out of date lifesaving equipment. It also highlighted concerns in relation to equipment checks and maintenance. The CQC has now rated the service as good. More on this and other local stories from across Yorkshire During the previous inspection, officials found infection control practices were not always followed by staff and procedures for the disposal of clinical waste was concerning. A large number of ambulances were found to be dirty on the outside and the general cleanliness inside was highlighted as a problem. Life-saving equipment used by paramedics for major disasters was also out of date. However, after the latest inspection in September the chief inspector of Hospitals, Sir Mike Richards, said: ""The Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust faced real challenges, which were apparent at our previous inspection. ""Although we found a caring organisation in 2015, we told the trust it must improve the safety, effectiveness, and responsiveness of the service it was providing to the people of Yorkshire."" ""Since then, the trust, has worked hard to address the issues we raised,"" he added. Yorkshire Ambulance Service serves five million people in East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire. Rod Barnes, chief executive of Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, said: ""All of our services demonstrated significant improvement since the CQC's inspection in January 2015. ""We do recognise, however, that there is always more we can do to improve.""","Yorkshire Ambulance Service , which was previously rated as @placeholder improvement , has been upgraded after it was inspected by the health watchdog .",suffered,requiring,denied,continues,needs,1
"Up to 270 jobs could be lost after Tata Steel announced plans to mothball the plants in Motherwell and Cambuslang. Staff from both facilities have unfurled a ""Save Our Steel"" banner outside the Motherwell site. They boarded a coach for Edinburgh to attend a debate on the future of the Scottish steel industry at the Scottish Parliament. A total of 225 jobs are threatened at the Dalzell plate-rolling works in Motherwell, along with 45 posts at the Clydebridge plant in Cambuslang. Tata announced the job losses, along with 900 posts at its facility in Scunthorpe, two weeks ago. The company blames cheap Chinese imports and high energy costs for a collapse in steel prices. The Scottish government has pledged to do everything possible to keep the plants in Motherwell and Cambuslang operational. Its preferred option is to find a buyer but ministers have not ruled out moves to bring both facilities under public ownership. A Scottish Steel Task Force, chaired by business minister Fergus Ewing, and including representatives from trade unions and Tata, as well as local councils, met last week to discuss the way forward. Mr Ewing said all members had agreed a ""primary focus"" was ""to secure an alternative operator"" for both plants ""and retain as many jobs as possible."" The member's debate on the steel industry can be watched at Holyrood Live.",Workers at two @placeholder - threatened steel plants in Scotland have taken the fight to save their jobs before MSPs .,major,now,closure,services,life,2
"The Republican retired four-star general's comments were revealed in a hack on his personal emails. The emails were posted on DCLeaks.com, which has reportedly been tied to other recent high-profile hacks. Mr Powell, who has been quiet during the election, said he had ""no further comment"" but was ""not denying it"". A Powell spokesman also confirmed to CBS News that Mr Powell's personal account was hacked, and that they have ""no idea who did it and no further comment at this time"". The remarks were part of an email sent on 17 June to Emily Miller, a journalist and Mr Powell's former aide. The former secretary of state, who served during George W. Bush's administration, also called Mr Trump an ""international pariah"" who ""is in the process of destroying himself"". ""No need for Dems to attack him,"" the email said, according to BuzzFeed News. ""Paul Ryan is calibrating his position again,"" Mr Powell reportedly said, referring to the Republican Speaker of the House. In a separate email sent on 21 August, Mr Powell also criticised Mr Trump for promoting the birther movement, which questioned whether President Barack Obama was born in the US. ""Yup, the whole birther movement was racist,"" the email read. ""That's what the 99% believe. When Trump couldn't keep that up he said he also wanted to see if the certificate noted that he was a Muslim."" But the leaked emails also revealed Mr Powell's frustrations with Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and her handling of her use of private email while at the State Department. ""Sad thing... HRC could have killed this two years ago by merely telling everyone honestly what she had done and not tie me into it,"" the email read, referring to Mrs Clinton. ""I told her staff three times not to try that gambit. I had to throw a mini tantrum at a Hampton's party to get their attention."" Mrs Clinton has pointed to Mr Powell's use of his personal AOL account at the state department as an example of why her email use was common practice. ""Everything HRC touches she kind of screws up with hubris,"" he said in an email last year to his business partner Jeffrey Leeds.","Former Secretary of State Colin Powell has reportedly called Republican nominee Donald Trump a "" national @placeholder , "" according to leaked emails .",patriot,disgrace,experience,mistake,enemy,1
"Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller will not have his five-year mandate as Catholicism's chief theologian renewed. The German's departure will open the way for his ""meek"" second-in-command to take the role. The 69-year-old was named as head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith by Pope Benedict in 2012. Pope Francis was elected the next year. The two did not see eye-to-eye, with Cardinal Müller questioning Pope Francis's attempts to being more open to ""imperfect"" Catholics, like those who are divorced. Earlier this year, a victim of sexual abuse within the Church accused Cardinal Müller's department of impeding the Pontiff's efforts to stop internal cover-ups of abuse. His replacement, Archbishop Luis Francisco Ladaria Ferrer, is described as ""speaking the same language"" of the Pope, a priest told the Reuters news agency. ""Ladaria is someone who is meek. He does not agitate the pope and does not threaten him,"" he said. The priest, who works in the Vatican and asked not to be named, added:  ""Clearly, the Pope and Cardinal Müller have not been on the same page for five years."" The change was announced by the Vatican two days after Cardinal George Pell was granted leave of absence from his position as treasurer to fight charges of historical sex offences in his native Australia.",Pope Francis has decided to replace a conservative cardinal who openly questioned the pontiff 's attempts to create a more @placeholder church .,secular,inclusive,tolerant,catholic,special,1
"British, American, Israeli, Ulster and some loyalist flags as well as poppy wreaths were burned on the bonfire near Lecky Road. Some bottles and stones were thrown onto the walls. People around the fire also came under attack from some spectators on the walls. The police moved people from the area, and the disorder ended within minutes. Bonfires are lit in some nationalist areas on 15 August each year to mark the Catholic Feast of the Assumption. The Lecky Road fire was built on council-owned land without permission. Foyle DUP MLA Gary Middleton said that thankfully nobody was seriously injured. ""Once again poppy wreaths have appeared on the bonfire which is the ultimate offence caused to people right across the community. ""It is deeply offensive."" Sinn Féin councillor Patricia Logue said that the burning of flags, emblems and poppy wreaths is wrong. ""Given the events of the night before, I would imagine that the walls should have been closed off last night."" The Housing Executive installed fencing beside nearby houses a day before the fire was lit, in order to protect the properties and residents. End of Twitter post  by @tv_KevinSharkey There was a significant police presence in the area after trouble near the Lecky Road site on Monday night. During Monday's disorder, petrol bombs were thrown at police and rocks and bottles were used to attack people who had gathered to watch the bonfire from the city walls. A PSNI spokesperson said Tuesday night's situation was ""brought quickly under control and calm is now restored"". The blaze was one of three large 15 August bonfires set alight in the city on Tuesday night. A controlled bonfire, without any flags, was organised as part of a community festival - the Gasyard Feile. Crowds of families with young children attended the event, which included a set by the Irish folk band, Kila. However, on the outskirts of the Creggan estate, another bonfire was covered with flags. In recent years, efforts have been made to replace nationalist bonfires in Derry and Belfast with family fun days and live music. However, attempts by community workers to encourage other bonfire builders to attend the Gasyard Feile broke down last week.",There was some disorder at a @placeholder bonfire in the Bogside area of Londonderry on Tuesday night .,powerful,controversial,popular,lavish,vast,1
"The seven former paratroops have asked the High Court to stop them being arrested and brought to Northern Ireland. A lawyer for one of the paratroops told the court the challenge revolved around where they would be interviewed. Lord Chief Justice  Lord Thomas said it was a ""wholly exceptional case"". A 66-year-old arrested in Antrim earlier this month was the first man to be detained in the investigation. Thirteen people were shot dead on 30 January 1972 in Londonderry when paratroops opened fire on crowds. Fourteen others were wounded, one of whom died months later. The lawyer said the former Parachute Regiment members had no issue with being interviewed and would co-operate. He was speaking at the first public hearing of the judicial review action brought at the High Court in London by the former soldiers against the chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). The issue at the heart of their application was that the men should not be arrested and interviewed in Northern Ireland, he said. A lawyer for the chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland told the court ""that criminal investigations are unpleasant and unwelcome to those caught up in them but are necessary for the rule of law"". The case was described by the lord chief justice as being of ""considerable interest"" to the public. Earlier this month, the PSNI made its first arrest over the Bloody Sunday killings, questioning a former member of the Parachute Regiment. The ex-soldier was arrested in County Antrim and interviewed at a police station in Belfast before being released on bail the following day. The legal action being considered by the three judges was lodged with the High Court after their former colleague was arrested. Bloody Sunday was one of the most controversial days in Northern Ireland's history. The fatal shootings, were the subject of a 12-year public inquiry led by Lord Saville. The Saville Report, published in 2010, unequivocally blamed the army for the civilian deaths and exonerated those who were killed. Prime Minister David Cameron accepted the findings of the report and made a public apology to the victims.","A case taken by ex-soldiers who face questioning over Bloody Sunday has been called "" one of the most extraordinary in the annals of @placeholder law "" .",ongoing,international,controversial,common,improper,3
"The left-back looked in pain as he received treatment 10 minutes from the end of Saturday's 1-0 victory at Ibrox. With Rangers having used their three substitutions, Wallace played on to the final whistle. ""We have to see how he is. We thought it was an impact injury from the corner,"" said manager Mark Warburton. ""He got a bang going for the ball. We will see how he presents later on this evening but hopefully it's nothing too serious."" Rangers face St Johnstone in Perth on Wednesday, 28 December, before welcoming Celtic to Govan for the first time in four years on New Year's Eve. A deflected Martyn Waghorn strike off Caley's Brad McKay proved sufficient as Rangers clinched their fourth straight Premiership victory to re-establish a seven-point lead over Aberdeen. But they had goalkeeper Wes Foderingham to thank for the win as he produced a string of saves to keep the Highlanders at bay. ""It was a poor performance,"" Warburton acknowledged. ""We were loose in possession and loose out of possession. Our shape wasn't good and we gave the ball away very cheaply. ""But the boys battled and scraped and got the win. I said to the players we've had a bad day in terms of our quality but they emerged with the three points so all credit to them. ""If you can have an off day and still emerge with the spoils it speaks volumes for the team. We've got four victories out of four, we're at 38 points now out of 19 games so we're moving forward.""",Rangers face an @placeholder wait to see if captain Lee Wallace will be fit for Saturday 's Old Firm derby after suffering a leg injury in the win over Inverness .,easy,ideal,indefinite,unusual,anxious,4
"Watkins, 36, of Pontypridd, changed his plea as his trial was due to start at Cardiff Crown Court alongside two women on Tuesday. South Wales Police say they are looking into issues raised by a dozen calls. The police chief who led the inquiry said officers would ""work tirelessly to identify any other victims"". Watkins will be sentenced on 18 December. A force spokesperson said: ""Since Tuesday the incident room has received around a dozen calls from the public and we are looking into any issues which have been raised."" Watkins admitted two counts of attempted rape and 12 other offences including sexual assault and taking, making and distributing indecent images of children. The court was told the two women who stood alongside Watkins in the dock sexually abused their own children and made them available to Watkins for him to abuse. Woman A admitted the attempted rape of a baby after denying rape and two charges of sexual assault, as well as taking and distributing an indecent photograph of a child. Woman B pleaded guilty to conspiring to rape a child, three sexual assault charges and four charges of taking, possessing or distributing indecent images. The evidence against Watkins came from computers, laptops and mobile phones with some recovered from ""cloud"" storage. The court heard that he had filmed and kept the episodes of abuse which took place in various hotels in London and south Wales. Det Ch Insp Peter Doyle described it as ""the most shocking case I have ever seen"". After Tuesday's hearing, he told reporters: ""The outcome does not mark the end of our investigations and we will work tirelessly to identify any other victims or witnesses and seek the justice they deserve."" South Wales Police worked with other forces, Interpol, National Crime Agency's Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) command, local authorities in England and Wales, the Department of Homeland Security in the USA, and the NSPCC.",Police are investigating new leads following a public @placeholder after Lostprophets rock singer Ian Watkins admitted child sex offences .,cruelty,appeal,consultation,hearing,apology,1
"Last winter's pressure in accident and emergency units pushed the system close to its limits and that was clear from weekly updates from the front line. A year on, there is much speculation about how the service will perform as cold snaps arrive and patient numbers increase, especially among the elderly. But now it's far more difficult to get a feel for week-by-week NHS performance in England because figures for people waiting to be treated or assessed in A&E units is no longer published every Friday. Only yesterday did we get statistics for October, let alone the first weeks in December, and they showed another downward slide below the 95% target - and below the figure for Scotland that month. Ironically, Scotland recently moved from monthly to weekly figures. Wales and Northern Ireland publish theirs monthly. There has been much criticism of NHS England with suggestions of a deliberate plan to reduce news coverage during the difficult winter weeks. The counter-argument is that weekly fluctuations can give a misleading impression of hospital performance and be unhelpful to trusts that have been subject to temporary local pressures. NHS senior management have now brought together all the performance data along with A&E on a monthly basis, including cancer treatment times that used to be quarterly. By doing that they have created a statistical ""super Thursday"" every month, allowing a broad judgement of overall performance. Yesterday's data did not make happy reading for NHS chiefs in England. Six out of seven key targets were missed - the only one met was on referral to treatment times (the proportion of patients on a waiting list for less than 18 weeks). It has been suggested that referral to treatment was only inside the target level, and by a small margin, because some trusts did not publish their data. The chances of it being breached this winter seem high so there could be a month when the headline is ""NHS in England misses all key targets"". NHS England is still publishing some weekly data and the first batch was out today, covering the week until 6 December. It amounts to an alphabet soup of stats. The key finding was that attendances at major A&E departments were lower than in the same week last year, nearly 328,000 compared with just under 345,000.  That could be weather-related. For the key indicator of emergency admissions, the latest figure is just over 90,000 but there is no comparable figure for last year. The only other figures come from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine. It carries out its own weekly survey of more than 40 hospital trusts around the UK. In the week ending 27 November, according to this exercise, fewer than 88% of patients were treated or assessed within four hours, which was lower than the previous week. This has been dismissed by NHS England as it is far from comprehensive (there are 180 hospital trusts in England alone). But it is what it is, and provides the most up-to-date snapshot available. Anecdotal reports from London hospitals, reported in the Evening Standard, suggest ""significant pressure"" at present with GPs being urged to refer only the most urgent cases to A&E units. Bed occupancy is said to be very high.  One Midlands trust acknowledged that its four-hour wait performance has been below 80% in recent weeks. The festive season may well bring additional stresses and strains, along with a possible flu impact. Twas ever thus and the NHS has got through previous winters despite forecasts of doom and gloom. But this time we wont have the data till after the event - the Christmas season story won't become clear until February.",Winter is here and finding out how the NHS is @placeholder is of interest to patients and policymakers alike .,coping,enjoying,urging,relieved,continuing,0
"""Once we heard... Foo Fighters had been forced to pull out, there was only one person we wanted to call and that was Florence,"" said organiser Emily Eavis. Florence Welch had already been confirmed to perform with her band before Foo Fighters on 26 June. She last performed at the Somerset event in 2010. Foo Fighters cancelled their Glastonbury appearance and a string of other dates after frontman Dave Grohl fractured his leg in a stage fall in Sweden. Ironically, Welch's recent concerts have been hampered by her breaking her foot on stage at the Coachella music festival in April. This summer will mark the 28-year-old's first performance on Glastonbury's famed main stage. ""Every time she has played here she's done something spectacular and we always knew she would headline the Pyramid one day,"" said Eavis, who runs Glastonbury with her father Michael. ""I'm delighted she's agreed to step up to it - she's going to smash it!"" Michael Eavis added: ""I'm absolutely delighted. She's a fantastic girl, and she's English as well. ""It's a moment for her and she will be triumphant."" He added that he hoped to book Foo Fighters for next year's festival, but nothing was confirmed yet. Kanye West is the headline act on 27 June, while The Who will close this year's festival the following night. Organisers said revised Pyramid Stage set timings for 26 June would be announced soon.","Florence and the Machine will headline the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury this year , following Foo Fighters ' @placeholder from the Friday night slot .",debut,challenge,elimination,withdrawal,stay,3
"The Championship club have offered a lucrative package to Terry, 36, whose deal with Chelsea expires on 30 June. But Villa know that many offers have been made to the centre-back, including one from local rivals Birmingham. Terry has been training hard while on holiday in Portugal, posting updates of training regimes on social media. He has also been pictured on a number of occasions playing golf with Villa manager Steve Bruce, who is also in Portugal during the summer break. Bruce is a long-term admirer of Terry, valuing his leadership qualities. If he had been appointed as England manager in the summer of 2016, Bruce planned to bring Terry into his coaching set-up, working with defenders. Bruce feels Villa lack players with the necessary character who can deal with the pressures of playing for such a big club. He believes Terry would be the ideal leader to galvanise the squad and would make him captain. But the lure of carrying on as a Premier League player - with Swansea, Bournemouth and West Bromwich Albion all interested in Terry - may disappoint Villa. An eye-watering offer from Turkish club Galatasaray is another factor, if money proves a major consideration to Terry. There is also definite interest from China and the United States. He is not short of interest from many clubs and, if Terry did plump for Aston Villa, it would be a major coup for Bruce.",Aston Villa do not expect @placeholder in their bid to sign John Terry until next week after making a contract offer to the former England captain .,players,attention,permission,progress,challenge,3
"Murray won 6-3 7-5 6-3 to give the visitors an unbeatable 3-1 lead in the best-of-five match final. Britain have now won the Davis Cup, the tennis version of the World Cup, 10 times in total. Murray can also add the team title to his other major wins at Wimbledon, the US Open and the Olympic Games.",Great Britain have won the Davis Cup for the first time since 1936 after Andy Murray beat Belgium 's David Goffin to get the @placeholder point in Ghent.,worst,decisive,controversial,famous,annual,1
"At least 60 others were injured in the violence as security personnel blocked roads to several important mosques. Violence has been reported in 10 areas of the region. Mobile and data services have been stopped. Officials said the Eid shutdown was to stop plans by separatists to march to the UN observers' office in Srinagar. The Press Trust of India agency added that Eid congregations were not held at the important Idgah and Hazratbal shrines for the first time in 26 years. Prayers were offered at neighbourhood mosques instead. Kashmiri media reported that markets on the eve of Eid saw far fewer shoppers than in previous years. Living in the shadow of curfew in Kashmir In pictures: Kashmir's 'curfew schools' Why the Kashmir killings could have been avoided Firing at stone-throwers in Indian-administered Kashmir In the latest violence, security forces fired tear gas and pellet guns at protesters in the Bandipora area of northern Kashmir and Shopian in the south, as well as in Srinagar, a police officer told the AP news agency. Indian media reported that a 19-year-old was killed after being hit by a tear gas shell in Bandipora. Another protester died of pellet gun injuries in Shopian. Separatist groups have called for an ""austere Eid"" to mourn the death of more than 70 civilians in protests since 9 July. The demonstrations were sparked by the killing of a popular militant leader, Burhan Wani, 22, in a gunfight with the army. Disputed Kashmir is claimed in its entirety by both India and Pakistan and has been a flashpoint for more than 60 years, causing two wars between the neighbours. Within the disputed Muslim-majority territory, some militant groups have taken up arms to fight for independence from Indian rule or a merger with Pakistan.",Two protesters have been killed in clashes with security forces in Indian - administered Kashmir amid a @placeholder Eid curfew in the disputed region .,vast,popular,prolonged,rare,historic,3
"Opposition leader Bill Shorten was criticising Senator Cory Bernardi's push to cut a school anti-LGBT bullying program when Mr Bernardi walked past. When Mr Bernardi called Mr Shorten ""a fraud"", the Labor leader retorted, ""At least I'm not a homophobe"". Mr Bernadi later issued a statement calling on Mr Shorten to ""get out of the leftist quagmire"". ""It's disappointing that the so-called leader of a political party can only resort to name calling instead of addressing the merits of any political policy debate,"" Mr Bernadi said. ""His ill-advised quip was a direct insult to millions of Australians who are concerned about the quality and content of material being provided to schools via Federal government funding."" The conservative politician says sexualised elements of the A$8m ($5.7m; £4m) scheme are inappropriate. He wants it abandoned due to fears it will ""indoctrinate children into a Marxist agenda of cultural relativism"". The Safe Schools program was introduced by the previous Labor government with the aim of stopping LGBT bullying in schools. Safe Schools Coalition Australia says around 500 schools are involved in the program designed to achieve ""safe learning environments"", ""better diversity"" and ""well-being for students"". Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull ordered a review of the program on Monday following Mr Bernardi's criticisms.",A @placeholder exchange between two rival Australian politicians has ended with one calling the other a homophobe .,tense,virtual,rare,brief,fresh,0
"Swansea West MP Geraint Davies tabled the idea at a parliamentary inquiry about the promotion of Wales as a brand and destination. The names of singers Sir Tom Jones and Katherine Jenkins were also suggested at the Welsh Affairs Select Committee meeting on Tuesday. The airport said it kept its options constantly under review. Mr Davies asked tourism experts to back his idea at Tuesday's meeting, saying: ""The re-branding of [Liverpool] John Lennon Airport increased traffic 10-fold. Even [Doncaster Sheffield] Robin Hood Airport did well. ""I was wondering what you thought of the idea of renaming Cardiff Airport Dylan Thomas International Airport Cardiff? ""The idea would be to tag it with a global cultural brand that's got longevity, to tag Wales as a cultural destination rather than another part of 'England',"" he said. 2014 marks the centenary of the birth of Dylan Thomas, whose works include Under Milk Wood. He died in 1953. Hotelier Mike Morgan, who was giving evidence to the committee, suggested ""Tom Jones Airport or Katherine Jenkins Airport"". Cardiff Airport has seen an increase in passengers since it was bought by the Welsh government in March 2013 for ??52m amid concerns about investment by its former owners. Mr Morgan told MPs: ""The airport is critical but I would stress that things are going in the right direction."" A spokeswoman for the airport said the issue of renaming it has been raised previously and that it always kept its options open to review.","Renaming Cardiff Airport after poet Dylan Thomas could improve Wales 's international @placeholder , says an MP.",safety,airport,standards,future,recognition,4
"Wigan's Sean O'Loughlin, who led the side for last year's series win over New Zealand, is out through injury. Burgess and Graham both play in Australia's National Rugby League. Asked whether he had considered naming a Super League player as captain, Brisbane coach Bennett said: ""My only criteria is the best man for the job."" Media playback is not supported on this device He added he would make his decision at the weekend, after speaking to Rugby Football League chief Nigel Wood. Burgess, who plays for South Sydney Rabbitohs, is back in the England squad for the first time since he returned from rugby union. The 27-year-old switched codes to play at last year's rugby union World Cup, and last played for England's rugby league side in the 2013 World Cup semi-final. ""It's great to have Sam back,"" said Bennett. ""He's a huge player in our game. He is inspirational and everyone looks up to him."" Graham, 31, plays for Canterbury Bulldogs and is England's most-capped player, with 29. England have never won the Four Nations, which this year also includes Australia, New Zealand and Scotland. They play a one-off match against France in Avignon on 22 October, for which Burgess is suspended, before the Four Nations. England then play New Zealand in Huddersfield on 29 October, Scotland in Coventry on 5 November and Australia at the Olympic Stadium on 13 November.","Sam Burgess and James Graham are the "" leading contenders "" to captain England during the @placeholder Four Nations , says new coach Wayne Bennett .",remaining,inaugural,forthcoming,annual,best,2
"Police in Scotland had alerted forces across the UK to look out for the purple Nissan Skyline, which had the registration N40 SKY. It was taken after a theft at a house in Livingston on Wednesday morning. The car was said to be worth £47,000 and one of only about 20 of its kind in the UK. Officers said they believed the car was immediately driven south and had been investigating reports of it being seen on the M6 in north west England in the early afternoon. Police Scotland confirmed on Thursday evening that the car had been found in London with the assistance of the Metropolitan Police. A spokesman said: ""Enquiries are continuing into the associated housebreaking and officers are working to recover the other high-value items and cash which was stolen, and to bring those involved to justice.""","A @placeholder car that was stolen during a break - in at a house in which jewellery and cash worth more than £ 150,000 was also taken has been found in London .",dangerous,critical,missing,promotional,rare,4
"New Zealanders living in Australia for at least five years can apply if they earn the median wage or more, and pass security, character and health checks. The ""new pathway"" means easier access to citizenship, which allows access to a range of welfare services. The deal follows tensions over the deportation of New Zealand criminals under laws introduced last year. These laws allow Australia to deport any foreigners sentenced to more than 12 months in jail. Prime Minister Key previously said the issue was ""undermining [a] special relationship"". ""We traversed some of the concerns that we continue to have,"" he said in Sydney on Friday. ""We appreciate the work that  [Australia has] been doing around ensuring that people can appeal those decisions."" Meanwhile, Mr Key formally extended the offer to take in some of the 267 asylum seekers awaiting deportation to Australia's offshore detention centre in Nauru. ""All I can simply say is the offer remains on the table,"" Mr Key said. The Australian government is refusing to alter its border security policy, saying it is aimed at stopping the people smuggling trade. The two leaders also said security agencies would increase cooperation and communication surrounding cybercrimes committed by ""state and non-state actors"".","The Australian government says up to 70,000 New Zealanders will be eligible for citizenship under a new @placeholder .",program,agreement,thriller,policy,future,1
"On Wednesday, Joshua, who has a terminal brain tumour, was named on Dale's bench for their Checkatrade Trophy tie at Hartlepool. He was unable to make the match at Northern Gas and Power Stadium because of his illness. However, the League One side printed a shirt with his name and number on and presented it to him the next day. Rochdale boss Keith Hill said Joshua's story had 'touched the hearts' of everyone at the club after the team first met him in February. ""The accolade follows on from the traditional monthly manager and player of the month divisional award winners announced,"" said a statement. ""And will see a special trophy produced and sent to the club for them to pass on to their youngest-ever signing.""",Five - year - old terminally ill Rochdale fan Joshua McCormack has been named the EFL 's @placeholder player of the month .,honorary,inaugural,crucial,international,upcoming,0
"Mohammed Ammer Ali, 31, of Prescot Road, Liverpool, then set about finding a rabbit or other ""pocket-sized pet"" to test it on, the Old Bailey heard. He tried to purchase a lethal dose of the toxin online, but was caught by an undercover FBI agent posing as a seller, prosecutors said. Mr Ali denies a charge of attempting to possess a chemical weapon. In encrypted chats, Mr Ali and the US agent discussed the price of a lethal dose and repeat purchases, jurors were told. Sally Howes QC, prosecuting, said the agent arranged for a harmless powder hidden inside a toy car to be sent to Mr Ali's home. A police raid in February found a computer used to access the ""dark web"" and a mobile phone which had been used to search for ""homemade poison"" and ""what poison is easily concealed?"". Records also showed he had made a payment using online currency Bitcoin days before the delivery. In one exchange with the undercover agent, Bolton-born Mr Ali was told he could test the ricin on a rodent, the court heard. The phone found at Mr Ali's flat was also used for search for ""Liverpool pet shop"" and had a note saying ""get pet to murder"". Ms Howes QC told jurors Mr Ali admits contacting the undercover agent and ordering the ""ricin"". Ricin is a naturally-occurring substance found in the seeds of the castor oil plant. It was described in court as ""the poisoner's perfect poison"" because its symptoms are non-specific and it does not show up in a post-mortem examination. A 100 mg dose is enough to kill up to 280 people within three to five days if ingested or injected while 500 mg can kill between 700 and 1,400 people, said Ms Howes QC. In Mr Ali's defence, she said, he is likely to claim he wanted to experiment with and understand the workings of the ""dark web"" and to see if he could buy ricin out of curiosity. His claim that he wanted to posses the poison for ""peaceful purposes"", but the Crown say the duration and nature of his internet searches contradict this. The defence will also rely on an assessment that Mr Ali has personality traits associated with Asperger's Syndrome to explain his conduct, Ms Howes QC said. Police have found no evidence that Mr Ali, who denies attempting to possess a chemical weapon between 10 January and 12 February, has any association with terrorist activities or organisations. The trial, which is expected to last for two weeks, continues.","A man tried to use the @placeholder "" dark web "" to buy "" enough ricin to kill up to 1,400 people "" , a court has heard .",latest,best,vulnerable,anonymous,terrifying,3
"Cockroft, who won three wheelchair track golds at the Rio Games and two at London 2012, believes American support for the Paralympics would be most beneficial for the movement. ""If America can fall in love with us, then I feel like the rest of the world will follow,"" said the 24-year-old. Paris and Budapest are also candidates. The Paralympics currently gets little mainstream media coverage in the United States but Cockroft hopes staging the event there will change that and raise the profile of athletes. Cockroft, a guest editor at BBC Sport on Friday, said: ""America is a country which hasn't really embraced the Paralympic movement as yet, whereas because London 2012 did such a good job, Europe has already done that. ""At the moment, the coverage of Paralympic athletes [in America] is quite poor and it would nice to be able to change that."" As for her own chances of competing in 2024, Cockroft, who has won Paralympic gold in events from 100m up to 800m, added: ""Let's just concentrate on Tokyo in 2020 first.""",Five - time gold medallist Hannah Cockroft is backing Los Angeles as the best @placeholder to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games .,option,effort,needs,tries,venue,0
"The Daily Mirror shows some England stars, including the Spurs duo, modelling the new suits which the side will wear when out in France in June and July. Brad Friedel has told the The Sun that Hugo Lloris can be the reason that Spurs win the Premier League this season. The 44-year-old former Spurs number one says that his hard-working ethic and calm nature mean that ""people can look to him even at the most nervous of times"". And manager Mauricio Pochettino looks set to stay in North London - according the London Evening Standard. The Argentine has been subject to rumours of a move to Manchester United and Chelsea but says he is impressed with the youth set-up and that ""there are all the conditions needed to carry on working here and to enjoy the culture that there is"".",An England photo shoot may have given a hint that both Dele Alli and Harry Kane could be in Roy Hodgson 's squad for the @placeholder Euro 2016 tournament .,upcoming,future,final,inaugural,crucial,0
"The Labour politician is fighting a civil case against Norma Hunter, 69, over the use of a coal shed on the boundary of their properties. He wanted her banned from using the shed until the case was resolved, but the motion was thrown out. Mrs Hunter uses the shed - in Kings Park, Stirling - to store tools. Mr McConnell - now known as Baron McConnell of Glenscorrodale - and his wife, Bridget, argue that the 3ft by 3ft shed on the boundary of the garden is theirs. But Sheriff Wyllie Robertson threw out the McConnells' application for interim interdict from their lawyer Ian Smart, which would have banned Mrs Hunter from using the shed. Sheriff Robertson said: ""Let's be real about this. This is a motion for interim interdict. If the defender continues to use the cellar in breach of interdict the defender could be sent to prison."" Stirling Sheriff Court heard the McConnells have a ground floor flat in Victoria Place, with retired Kirk minister Reverend Malcolm MacRae, 66, as their downstairs neighbour in the basement. Mrs Hunter owns the house next door. The cellar sits on its own at the back of their property, and can currently be accessed by Mrs Hunter, the McConnells, and the Reverend MacRae, but the clergyman is laying no claim to the cellar. Mr Smart argued the cellar was part of the staircase which was joined on to the basement of the McConnells' property, so therefore should be theirs. However, Anthony Quinn, for Mrs Hunter, said: ""The cellar is distinct from the internal staircase, and distinct from their property."" Throwing out the interim interdict, Sheriff Robertson said: ""The real difficulty I have is the remedies for breach of interim interdict are penal."" The case continues.",A @placeholder bid by ex-first minister Jack McConnell in a shed dispute has been dismissed as it could see his elderly neighbour sent to jail .,fresh,legal,spectacular,curious,mysterious,1
"Kathleen Findlay's mother took her own life after suffering from mental health problems. She has written poetry about her experiences in the wake of her mother's death. The Choose Life suicide prevention group said Christmas can be a ""difficult"" time for the lonely. There were believed to be more than 50 suicides in the north east of Scotland in 2011. Mrs Findlay told BBC Scotland: ""My mum committed suicide when I was 15 which was over 30 years ago. ""It has affected the whole family. ""I bottled it up for 30 years. If we all opened up we could support each other."" Neil Murray, from Choose Life, said he believed the risks can be greater for those affected by or at risk from suicide over the festive period. He said: ""Christmas is a time for families, but not everyone is close to their family. ""Loneliness is a terrible thing. ""If you are feeling low or depressed there are organisations you can turn to.""","Support groups , and an Aberdeen woman whose life has been affected by suicide , are urging people not to try and @placeholder alone over the festive period .",satisfy,cope,act,walk,go,1
"It is part of Small Business Saturday, which highlights the goods and services of smaller firms in the run up to Christmas. The events take place on the first Saturday of December every year and organisers claim it has a lasting impact on small businesses. But many claim competition from larger companies remains a challenge. Aberdeen's city centre manger Geoff Cooper said nearly half of Aberdeen's high street was made up of independent retailers. ""I think there's room for everyone on the high street and I think the very fact that almost 50% of our retailers are independent shows that there's room for a thriving independent sector,"" he said. ""We've got lots of really good independent businesses who are expanding and are very sound financially."" He said small businesses cannot expect ""special favours"" but he encouraged them to work together. ""Small Business Saturday is a really good example of how businesses can come together and work together, so they can think big and help consumers think about the small independent retailers,"" he said.","Events are taking place across the country to @placeholder Scotland 's 350,000 small and medium sized firms .",defend,promote,improve,ensure,adopt,1
"Research by the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) concluded that the behaviour patterns ""precede many suicide attempts"". The study said effective prevention measures were ""urgently needed"". The World Health Organisation estimates that there were more than 800,000 suicides worldwide in 2012. The ECNP study evaluated 2,811 patients suffering from depression, of whom 628 had previously attempted suicide. Researchers ""looked especially at the characteristics and behaviours of those who had attempted suicide"", and found that ""certain patterns recur"" before attempts. They said the risk of an attempt was ""at least 50% higher"" if a depressed patient displayed: Dr Dina Popovic, one of the report's authors, added: ""We found that 'depressive mixed states' often preceded suicide attempts. ""A depressive mixed state is where a patient is depressed, but also has symptoms of 'excitation', or mania."" Michael Mansfield QC, whose daughter Anna took her own life earlier this year, said her death came ""out of the blue"". He said she had two children and a successful career, and no one suspected she was at risk of suicide. Speaking about the new research, he said: ""We want to know more. We want somebody to correlate all this and make sense of what seems like a senseless situation. ""So I would welcome anybody who's spent the time and bothered to assemble the pattern of behaviour because in Anna's case there was a pattern of behaviour and I for one didn't really spot it."" Paul Farmer, of mental health charity Mind, said 6,000 UK people a year take their own lives - and ""we don't know enough about why that happens"". He said the ENCP research had an ""important message"" about the ""indicators that people should look out for"" if they are worried about someone. Factors already established included people being very withdrawn or very anxious, he said. The study's findings are being presented at the ENCP conference in Amsterdam on Sunday.","Depressed people who display "" risky behaviour "" , @placeholder and impulsivity are at least 50 % more likely to attempt suicide , a study has found .",anxiety,racism,fear,agitation,culture,3
"9 June 2017 Last updated at 16:33 BST She will be working with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to form a new government, as her party - the Conservatives - did not win enough votes in the general election to form the next government on their own. Click here to find out what happened throughout the day as the results of the election were confirmed. Newsround takes a look back at some of the memorable moments from the last 24 hours.","After an incredibly busy 24 hours for UK politics , we have @placeholder that Theresa May will stay on as prime minister .",agreed,learnt,indicated,concluded,appointed,1
"Private George William Chafer, who was born in Bradford, delivered a message under bombardment after the original messenger was knocked unconscious. The VC is the highest military decoration and awarded for valour in the face of the enemy. A commemorative paving stone has been laid in the city's Norfolk Gardens. Live updates on this story and others from across West Yorkshire ""For conspicuous bravery during a very heavy hostile bombardment and attack on our trenches, a man carrying an important written message to his company commander was half buried and rendered unconscious by a shell. ""Private Chafer, at once grasping the situation, on his own initiative, took the message from the man's pocket, and, although severely wounded in three places, ran along the ruined parapet under heavy shell and machine gun fire, and just succeeded in delivering it before he collapsed from the effects of his wounds. ""He displayed great initiative and a splendid devotion to duty at a critical moment."" Private Chafer was born in 1894 in Bradford but after his mother died he was raised by his aunt in Rotherham. He joined the East Yorkshire Regiment in 1915 and was posted to Meaulte, near Albert, in France where he was awarded the VC on 3-4 June 1916. He survived the conflict but had a false limb fitted after severe leg injuries. He died in Rotherham in 1966. The stone being laid is part of a national scheme to recognise World War One recipients of the Victoria Cross.",A World War One soldier who was awarded the Victoria Cross ( VC ) in an @placeholder act of bravery has been commemorated 100 years after the event .,original,outstanding,ancient,heroic,extraordinary,1
"Charlotte Christodoulou from Walsall, West Midlands, was discovered in the in the grounds of Harlescott Junior school on 4 January. Her grandfather Pete said the ""fun-loving"" 23-year-old was a ""precious part"" of the family. West Mercia Police said they were no longer treating her death as murder. An initial post-mortem examination proved inconclusive and further tests are being carried out. Three people arrested on suspicion of obstructing a coroner have been released on police bail until 6 March.","The family of a woman found dead at a school in Shrewsbury have paid tribute to "" a @placeholder mother , daughter , sister , niece and granddaughter "" .",major,legal,serious,wonderful,brutal,3
"Media playback is not supported on this device Wood is one of 12 English players in the men's world's top 100, a statistic that compares favourably with the equivalent ranking in tennis, in which just four British players feature. ""There are 10 of us that have come through amateur golf and broken into the top 50 in the world,"" said Wood. ""If it was tennis, it would be global news."" The 29-year-old from Bristol said he often buys newspapers for the ""back pages"" but is frustrated at the coverage golfers receive. ""When you read about tennis players that are 100th in the world, but they are ranked number two in the UK, it is quite frustrating, because we're working just as hard as they are,"" he said. ""I know we're working hard at promoting the game in different ways, but the standard of English golf is really as high as it's ever been.""",Defending PGA champion Chris Wood says home - grown players deserve more recognition for their @placeholder .,work,skills,role,achievements,luck,3
"Accounts affected include those belonging to the singers Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and One Direction's Louis Tomlinson. Oscars presenter Ellen DeGeneres's selfie from the Academy Awards - the most retweeted picture of all time - was also affected. Several, but not all, of the messages have now been restored. Attempts to click on links to the missing tweets bring up a message saying: ""Sorry, that page doesn't exist!"". ""We are currently researching a bug that has caused some Tweets to not be displayed,"" the service tweeted on its status page on Tuesday evening. The account indicated this was the third time the US company had experienced a significant fault this month. Previous problems involved a 45-minute period when many users were unable to log in to the service after a botched upgrade that was later ""rolled back"", and a 25-minute period when some users were unable to send or receive tweets from mobile apps. The current fault appears to have lasted for more than 12 hours. Among the tweets that became inaccessible were: It was reported that several of Styles's own tweets had also disappeared. Several Twitter users also complained he last message posted by the actor Cory Monteith had also become inaccessible. The Canadian star of Glee died in July from a heroin overdose. His message is among the posts that have since been restored.",Twitter says it is investigating a bug that has caused some messages to become @placeholder on its service .,corrupted,lost,unavailable,infected,latest,2
"Or you can be more generous to Theresa May and her government, as she and it set out a 12-week consultation, seeing this as a process of asking the most fundamental questions about what kind of country the United Kingdom intends to be. It's already been widely noted that the prime minister has broken with four decades of Conservative Party orthodoxy in saying that government should not step back. She says it should step up to support business, at least where business can ""self-organise"" to lead change. What does that mean? There are choices here. Big choices. Potentially big trade-offs. For a start, is this about government picking winners - the sectors and the businesses that could shape tomorrow? That's got a bad reputation in Britain, though it's more accepted in other countries? Is it about government standing behind ailing industries? Those, for instance, that have the strongest political lobbying power, or of particular symbolic power? The words ""industrial policy"" suggest an emphasis on manufacturing, rather than embracing a post-industrial economy. Or is it about government helping the transition from declining industries to the rising sectors of the economy, and doing so through help with re-skilling workers? These rising sectors tend to have less political clout or lobbying power. If it is about new sectors, what will this industrial policy have to say about automation and robotics, which are set to transform our understanding and expectation of work? Even if we pick the right industries for the future, they may not be the big employers. Life sciences, for instance. As Britain exits the European single market, how much can industrial policy do to build up substitution - that is, UK-produced goods and services replacing the ones imported from the EU? Or does Theresa May's government intend to expose British firms to wider international trade, emphasising exporters over substitution, however much pain that might inflict in the transition? Is this about maximising growth, and putting resource where there is the best opportunity to compete internationally? Or is industrial policy primarily a regional policy, intended to rebalance the economy away from those hotspots, to those who have found that the mighty economic forces of recent decades - and the government choices linked to them - have left more of a chill? A clue to answering that is that the policy is being launched with a UK cabinet meeting in the north of England, while ministers announce funds to improve conference facilities in Blackpool. Two Whitehall ministers are in Scotland to emphasise that, although much of this is devolved, it still applies north of the border. Whitehall does not control the skills agenda or infrastructure priorities in Scotland. What it can do is influence investment through the tax system. It already does so with targeted tax breaks for the film industry and digital games, and it has done so for 40 years of North Sea oil and gas. Energy looks like being a key sector for Scotland in this industrial policy - both hydrocarbons and renewable. And already, there's a tension between the strategic role of investing in green power and the government preference for pulling back on the cross-subsidies that help its development. The ministers' visits emphasise skills in the hospitality sector (which has depended on EU migrant workers' skills), Scotland's university science base (likewise), and a highly successful leather exporting business in Renfrewshire. The new economy? Hardly. Trading in leather goes a long way back, somewhere close to the stone age.","Industrial policy . You can see it as a re-heating of previous policies , and re-branding of @placeholder priorities .",hated,hate,existing,accomplished,becoming,2