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Workers at the Isle of Man's Sea Terminal Building in Douglas have not been exposed to dangerous asbestos levels, the government says.

A top US naval commander dampens hopes that piracy off Somalia can be tackled by attacking bases on land.

African champions Al Ahly's coach Manuel Jose said his side are only aiming to finish third in the Club World Cup, which kicks off in Japan on Thursday.

Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure has dampened persistent rumours linking him with a move away from Barcelona, saying he is happy at the Spanish club.

Research by a university finds that wet weather is preventing rivers from overcoming the effects of acid rain.

Cold London rain did not dampen the spirits of retired Gurkhas as they celebrated winning the right to stay in the UK.

No play is possible for the second successive day as rain prematurely ends Durham's match against Lancashire.

Colchester United striker Mark Yeates is disappointed with the team's draw with Oldham, despite scoring a brace of goals.

The much anticipated Auld Lammas Fair gets off to a damp start but visitors to the historic event remain undeterred.

India's central bank increases its key interest rate to 9% from 8.5% in a bid to dampen surging inflation.

Macclesfield boss Keith Alexander says Town fans must become more realistic in their hopes for the club.

The London 2012 Olympics head says he is not looking beyond a venue in Essex to host mountain bike events.

BBC Sport's Julian Shea samples a wet Donington Park

The poor showing of George Clooney's latest film at the US box office fails to dampen its stars' spirits.

A young Zimbabwean professional, living and working in Harare, recounts her challenges trying to lead a normal life.

The rain fails to dampen the action from Your Game in Nottingham where players from the winning girl's team only met up on the day.

Firefighters continue to dampen down a fire which damaged Camden's famous market in north London.

Some people with heart failure might benefit from a therapy which helps dampen their overactive immune systems.

A flood hit family who are back home for Christmas say the flood nightmare has put a dampener on their celebrations.

A man banned from putting up Christmas lights says it has "put a real dampener on Christmas".

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