BBC News - Fleet of electric taxis launched to tackle pollution in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong, one of the most highly populated islands in the world, launches a trial run of a fleet of electric taxis in a bid to tackle its serious pollution problems.
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BBC News - US confirms four American citizens killed by drones
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The US justice secretary has acknowledged that four Americans have been killed abroad in drone strikes since 2009.
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中美元首对话前政界促制裁盗窃知识财产 - BBC中文网 - 财经
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 习近平即将与奥巴马会谈之际，美国政界呼吁大力制裁中国黑客的知识产权盗窃行为。
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El ataque con tintes surrealistas que sorprende a Londres - BBC Mundo - Noticias
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 Con más dudas que certezas, las autoridades en Reino Unido se esfuerzan por encontrar los motivos del extraño`incidente terrorista` que este miércoles ocurrió en la ciudad.
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BBC News - Universal flu jab 'edges closer'
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 A way of creating more effective vaccines which could protect against a broad range of flu viruses has been reported by US researchers.
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BBC Sport - PGA Championship: Justin Rose thrives on 'home course' pre
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 Justin Rose says he enjoys the pressure of the PGA Championship being played at Wentworth, close to where he grew up.
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Ford Australia to stop making cars | Business | guardian.co.uk
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 Decision to end manufacturing means the loss of 1,200 direct jobs and knock-on for communities and parts suppliers
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The first successful ascent of Everest 60 years ago – in pictures | Travel | g
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 A new book published by the Royal Geographical Society this week celebrates the 60th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mount Everest, the world`s highest peak, on 29 May 1953. Scroll through…
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Government accused of using`anti-GP rhetoric` to mask its own failings | Society
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 Jeremy Hunt accused of demoralising GPs and causing fear among patients before speech attacking`inaccessible` doctors
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Ken Jeong`s`Hangover` Pay: $5 Million
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 Ken Jeong's come a long way from his doctor days. First amusing audiences as a cranky OBGYN in "Knocked Up," he has since entertained "Community" fans and cuts a memorable villain in the "Hangover" franchise.
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A By-the-E-Book Education, for $5 a Month - NYTimes.com
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 Bridge International Academies in Kenya offers a fast-growing model for providing affordable education to poor children on a grand scale.
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What's in Your Green Tea? - NYTimes.com
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A new report from ConsumerLab.com shows that some bottled varieties of green tea appear to be little more than sugar water, while some green tea leaves are contaminated with lead <a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/23/whats-in-your-gree
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How Can Marijuana Be Sold Safely? - Room for Debate - NYTimes.com
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Legalizing pot is the easy part. Figuring out how to regulate and tax the marketplace is much more complex.
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Why Do I Teach? - NYTimes.com
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We should judge teaching not by the amount of knowledge it passes on, but by the enduring excitement it generates.
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Kill Bill - NYTimes.com
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 Political techniques may have changed, but lobbyists still deliver a terrific return on investment.
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After a Vote, Dimon Moves to Mend Bank's Fences - NYTimes.com
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 The chief executive of JPMorgan is reaching out to regulators and bolstering the bank’s risk controls.
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In a Plus for Electrics, Tesla Repays a Big Federal Loan Early - NYTimes.com
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 The company, using money it raised last week in the markets, is repaying the government nine years before its loan was due.
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GIF of the Day: Cleveland Indians bat boy gives minimal effort to get out of Rya
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A bat boy gave minimal effort getting out of the way of Indians right fielder Ryan Raburn tonight
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Tigers 11, Indians 7: Cabrera, offense overcome rain and a sub-par Verlander to
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Justin Verlander battled though command issues and a rain delay, scuffling through five innings to get the win. But it was the offense, led by Brayan Pena and Miguel Cabrera, which would carry the Tigers to a sweep of the Indians.
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Angels Make It 4-in-a row With 7-1 Win - Halos Heaven
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The Angels extended their winning streak to a season-high four games with C.J. Wilson's 4th win
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