February 08th 2010
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The Best of YouTube:
The beautiful Phyllis Hyman
We celebrate the life of the hugely talented Phyllis Hyman, whose life was so tragically cut short.
Introducing Google's Nexus One
Google aims to dominate the smart phone market with the Nexus One. Can the firm really out muscle the likes of Apple and Nokia?
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Michael Jackson's former doctor charged with manslaughter
Doctor Conrad Murray, who was with Michael Jackson on the night of his death, has been charged in an LA courthouse with the singer's involuntary manslaughter by prosecutors. Dr Murray has pleaded not guilty and faces up to four years in jain if convicted.
Technology & Gadgets
Google goes mobile
Google aims to dominate the smart phone market with the Nexus One. Can the firm really out muscle the likes of Apple and Nokia?
Black History
The Black Pharaohs that history forgot
The BBC tells the fascinating story of the rise and fall of the Kush Empire.
Jackson's doctor to be charged
Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray is expected to be charged with involuntary manslaughter according to US media reports.
British couple 'need urgent help'
Britons Paul and Rachel Chandler from Kent, who were captured by Somali pirates have repeated their appeal to the British government.
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US missionaries charged with kidnapping
The ten US misssionaries who tried to take 33 children out of Haiti have been charged with kidnapping by Haitian authorities.
Nigerian bomber cooperating with US
The Nigerian student accused of attempting to blow up a US plane over Detroit on Christmas Day is cooperating with US authorities.
Obama moves towards the center
President Barack
Obama took some tentative steps toward the political center in his first State of the Union speech, since taking office.
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Nigeria to auction off oil fields
Nigeria is to auction off rights to a number of oil fields that could yield up to two billion barrels. All rights to be sold by the end of the year.
Apple unveils the iPad tablet PC
After constant rumors and speculation, Apple has revealed the iPad tablet PC, marking the firm's return to the portable PC market.
Britain emerges from recession
Britan has official emerged from recession after 18 months, following the release of the latest GDP figure for the last quarter of 2009.
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Winfrey working on new series
Talk show host, Oprah Winfrey will launch a behind-the-scenes reality series about her chat-show to be aired on her own cable network.
Smith for President
Will Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith has revealed that her husband is considering entering the world of political when his movie career ends.
Avatar still going strong
James Cameron's Avatar still continues to dominate the movie box office charts since becoming the highest grossing movie of all time.
Hamilton: I'm happy with new McLaren
Former F1 world champion, Lewis Hamilton has expressed delight after his first test drive of McLaren's 2010 car in Spain.
Brawn: Schumacher pace no surprise
Mercedes Petronos GP team principle Ross Brawn has said the impressive race pace set by Michael Schumacher has been no surprise.
Murray succombs to Federer
British number one, Andy Murray loses to world number one, Roger Federer in the final of Australian Open 2010 in straight sets.