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Published 07 February 2008

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Thousands flee Chad's capital as violence erupts between government and rebel forces

Israel suffers its first suicide bomb in more than a year

Overspending leaves a £1bn hole in Defra's budget

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China's worst weather in decades leaves millions with little or no power

Obesity treatments are costing the NHS around £1bn a year

Troubles continue for Northern Rock as Olivant pulls out of bidding race

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London introduces the world's largest low-emission zone

New guidelines advise civil servants to avoid phrases directly linking terrorism with Islam

Scientists create genetically modified mice to help develop new flu drugs

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Memory loss may be treatable, brain surgeons discover

Organisers agree to make music festivals more eco-friendly

Designs for a hypersonic plane may make day trips to Australia possible - just not for another 25 years

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Summary: Less pollution means clearer skies

Forecast: Expect more bluster as MPs' finances come under scrutiny

Edmund Gordon

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