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The full text of Nick Clegg's speech on the future of liberalism.

There may be those who look back on his actions as president unfavourably, but George W Bush stands by his time in office, says the BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan.

A doctor accused of planning terror attacks tells a court that his co-defendant "destroyed my life".

A Turkish nationalist backlash has turned murderous as the country seeks to join the EU, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford reports.

President Hu Jintao of China agrees a range of trade and loan deals during a landmark visit to Cuba.

Gordon Brown dismisses comments by shadow chancellor George Osborne that his policies could spark a run on the pound.

Gordon Brown's economic policies could lead to a run on the pound, shadow chancellor George Osborne warns.

Schoolboy Eoghan Quigg's "bird's nest" hair inspires a raft of copycat styles

Universities face major changes, say a series of papers published as part of a review of the higher education sector.

Singer Seal reveals the secret to his success and why fatherhood is the most important job in his world.

Schoolboy Eoghan Quigg's hair draws criticism from X Factor judge and pop guru Louis Walsh.

Ministers in England are committed to a big expansion of cognitive behaviour therapy - but some question its worth.

Mike Baker considers whether Barak Obama's mantra will echo Labour's 'education, education, education'.

What is an election? It depends which country you live in. But the true meaning of the word can only be realised where there is real democracy, says Clive James.

The BBC's Nick Bryant asks how the death of Barack Obama's grandmother will affect the race to the White House, coming just hours before election day.

A quick guide to the authors who have made it onto this year's Booker shortlist.

Energy regulator Ofgem tells power firms to deliver the benefits of competition to all consumers.

A running commentary on the first US presidential debate between Republican candidate John McCain and his Democratic opponent Barack Obama.

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The man who wrote 100 Things to Do Before You Die has died in the US, before completing his own list. Why did his book in 1999 spark a publishing phenomenon?

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