BP spreads blame over oil spill
BP's internal investigation into the Gulf of Mexico oil spill finds "a series of failures" and a number of different actors were to blame.
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Ferrari escape further punishment
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Higgins cleared of fixing claims
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Greece economy contracts by 1.8%
The debt-laden Greek economy shrank by a surprise 1.8% in the second quarter as households slashed spending.
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Canada in third bank rate rise
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Cable worries over 'casino' banks
Technology
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One in four gives fake net names
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TalkTalk rapped for malware trial
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PS3 update blocks hardware hack
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Lennon killer denied parole again
Mark David Chapman, who killed John Lennon, has been denied parole and will remain imprisoned for at least two more years, officials say.
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Zhang Ziyi signs up to Mulan film
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UK moviegoers Exorcised by horror
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Cable's plan to cut science funds
Business Secretary Vince Cable has unveiled plans for a squeeze on public funding for scientific research.
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Fungus threatening film history
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Heat pumps 'need tighter rules'
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Statins 'may cut arthritis risk'
Taking statins may reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a study suggests.
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Call for morning sickness action
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More obesity ops 'will save cash'
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Did the Blitz really unify Britain?
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