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A competition to design a Scottish Parliament tartan is announced to mark a decade of devolution.

Giant blocks of ice are imported to central London for the city's first ice sculpting festival.

A glimpse behind the scenes as the UK's Eurovision Song Contest hopefuls limber up for their first live BBC show.

A recount in the US state of Minnesota confirms its Senate seat was won by a Democrat but the result is still contested.

Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals the six finalists bidding to represent the UK at the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest.

A Surrey student wins a competition by an international watch company to design a diamond timepiece.

Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals his favourite Eurovision Song and what happened when he met Russia's prime minister.

A chronology of key events

Key facts, figures and dates

Wigan win for the fifth time in their last six Premier League fixtures after shading a tight contest at Bolton.

The former long-time President of Guinea, Lansana Conte, is buried five days after his death triggered a coup.

Images from the funeral in Guinea of President Lansana Conte, whose death after 24 years in power sparked a coup.

How did the power struggle in Guinea begin, and how might the situation develop?

Guinea's prime minister and about 30 other ministers submit to the leaders of a military coup.

Thousands go on to the streets of Guinea's capital to greet the leader of a coup that followed the president's death.

Coup leaders in Guinea warn army generals loyal to the government against using mercenaries to end the attempted coup.

Coup plotters in Guinea name a 32-member council, but the prime minister insists the government is still in charge.

The head of Guinea's army says plotters trying to launch a coup after President Conte died do not represent most troops.

Residents in Guinea share their views about the death of President Lansana Conte and an announcement by the military about its takeover.

Guineans hope for a peaceful transition of power as the president dies and the army attempts to take over.

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