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06 September 2008 06:47 BST

Earthquake schools 'may have been rushed'

China admits for first time that poorly-constructed schools contributed to death-toll in devastating Sichuan earthquake

China has publicly admitted for the first time that poorly-constructed school buildings may have contributed to the death-toll following this year's devastating earthquake.

More than 87,000... Full Story

Hanna death-toll rises in Haiti
The Haitian government has appealed for international aid after tropical storm Hanna left large parts of the country flooded and 137 people dead. Full Story
DJs in a spin over alcohol comments
Radio DJs like Chris Moyles are contributing to Britain's excessive drinking culture, a government-funded report out today suggests. Full Story
Better guidance needed for doctors to protect children
Better guidance is "urgently" needed for doctors in child protection cases, health experts have said. Full Story

Woolly mammoths 'originated' in North America
Surprising new research has declared that the last of the Woolly mammoths originated in North American. Full Story

Technology

Google Chrome beta goes live
Google has launched the beta version of its new open source browser – Google Chrome. Full Story

Health In Focus

Advice for migraine sufferers
Many of the estimated six million people in Britain affected by migraines are suffering in silence. Full Story

Science In Focus

50 years of Nasa
We take a look at the highs and lows of the past five decades of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa). Full Story