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British scientists begin project to search for life on Mars
British scientists have started an ambitious project aimed at searching for signs of extraterrestrial life on Mars.
The grudges that drove Derrick Bird over the edge
David Bird had no time to react to his brother's final visit before he was shot in the head at pointblank range.
UK massacre: English village copes with grief
Whitehaven, England - A friend of one of the shooting spree's victims broke down in tears as she knelt alone to lay flowers at the spot where he died.
Swimming: Swimmers Europe bound for warm-up to Games
New Zealand's Commonwealth Games swim team head to Europe on Sunday.
British police seek answers over shooting rampage
Whitehaven, England - Reuters - Police said on Thursday they may never be able to fully explain why a quiet taxi-driver shot dead 12 people in the scenic Lake District, in Britain's worst gun rampage for years.
Children who eat a Mediterranean diet less prone to asthma
Children who eat a diet rich in fruit, vegetables and fish have a lower risk of asthma and wheezing, researchers in Europe have found.
Russia's biggest families rewarded
In many countries, a couple with 17 children would be deemed irresponsible; in Russia, they're given a medal.
World shares get mixed messages overnight
US share prices were mixed as higher-than-estimated growth in construction spending and manufacturing offset a drop in energy shares.
Soccer: Ryan Nelsen answers your World Cup questions
"Most of my teammates read comic books and would not even know what political science means", says political science scholar Ryan Nelsen.
German President quits over troop row
Germany's conservative President Horst Koehler tendered his immediate resignation yesterday.
Soccer: Greece sticks with favourites for South Africa
ATHENS - AEK Athens midfielder Grigoris Makos and Panionios defender Giorgos Tzavelas were dropped without surprise for Greece's final World Cup squad on Tuesday.
France: Taste delights of truffle trail
Stephanie Beck discovers endless ways to savour the delicacy.
The new gourmet delight - bottled sea water
Launched at the Taste of Edinburgh festival yesterday, Acquamara claims to be the world's first designer sea water.
'Virtual autopsy' catches a killer
The man claimed his wife's death was a tragic accident - he had reversed once and hadn't seen what was behind him.
Is the euro entering its final phase?
The euro is the latest crisis in modern German history...
<i>Glen Moss</i>: A chance to spy on the opposition
Watching match footage is the best way to see where a player has gone wrong.
Irony? Warner Bros 'pirating anti-piracy technology'
Staunch anti-piracy advocate, Warner Bros is being sued by a German company which alleges the studio has pirated its anti-piracy technology.
What the Greeks and Romans taught us about modern life
Our taste for haute cuisine and fine wine is nothing new, writes The Independent's Ferdinand Mount.
McQueen's right-hand woman inherits his empire
The late designer's assistant Sarah Burton has been named creative director of the Alexander McQueen label.
Venus' risque dress fashions a stir beyond the baseline
Venus Williams has been playing at the French Open in a revealing black lace dress with a plunging neckline and bright red straps.