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A chronology of key events

Eland antelope bulls use the unusual tactic of clicking a tendon in their knees to demonstrate their sexual fitness, scientists find.

Tesco will acquire 36 discount stores from E-Land in South Korea for 1.95 trillion won ($1.87bn; £958m).

Mining group Xstrata launches a $1bn takeover of South African platinum producer Eland Platinum.

Tesco's policy of sending money-off vouchers to wine drinkers is questioned during a Commons committee hearing.

A man dies of a suspected heart attack after a violent argument over a resident's parking spot.

Wild animals from Namibia are transported to a zoo in Nigeria to boost its tourist industry.

Wal-Mart is pulling out of South Korea - selling its 16 Korean stores to the country's biggest discount chain.

A 36-year-old man fights for life after setting himself alight with petrol suffering 80% burns to his body, police reveal.

Pupils get a chance to learn about the history of tall ships ahead of their arrival on the Tyne this summer.

As UK personal debt breaks through £1 trillion, one debtor explains how she kicked her credit card habit.

A customs officer at Gatwick Airport is one of nine people arrested during raids to smash an organised drugs ring.

Put your recycling out, fit energy efficient bulbs, use public transport - you think you're helping to save the planet. But could all our efforts be futile?

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There is nothing special about the brains of people with the amazing ability to remember long sequences of letters or numbers, say scientists.

American foreign policy experts say the US must improve its image abroad, or risk making it easier for al-Qaeda to recruit new operatives.

Send us your views on 9/11, the documentary marking the first anniversary of the US terrorist attacks.

BBC world affairs editor John Simpson meets the Bushmen of Botswana, and explains why their ancient way of life is under threat.

Western missionaries led people to eat wild animals by preaching against traditional beliefs, scientists say.

Sweden's coach of the women's Olympic ice hockey team resigns after admitting falsifying documents.

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