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Millions of Bangladeshis are left homeless in wake of Cyclone Sidr

Scale and violence of Islamist insurgency in Somalia increases

Drug problems among British nine-to-15-year-olds have risen by 20 per cent

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170 countries will challenge EU carbon-trading scheme, aviation body warns

Army chief claims soldiers are “tired, angry and suffering from Iraq fatigue”

Court of Appeal rules that bereaved families cannot claim legal aid for inquests

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UN announces rate of new HIV cases is declining

Environmental study shows UK canals and rivers are “in good shape”

Head of Khmer Rouge’s most notorious prison is brought to trial

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Israel to release 440 Palestinian prisoners ahead of Annapolis talks

YouTube launches the first online anti-bullying channel

Nearly all UK children feel healthy, happy and cared for, says government review

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Summary: Despite some bleak reports, the outlook for most British children looks bright

Forecast: Ominous rumblings in Balkans over Kosovo’s bid for independence

Alyssa McDonald