"There is divine beauty in learning, just as there is human beauty in tolerance. To learn means to accept the postulate that life did not begin at my birth. Others have been here before me, and I walk in their footsteps. The books I have read were composed by generations of fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, teachers and disciples. I am the sum total of their experiences, their quests. And so are you."
—Elie(zer) Wiesel (b. 1928) Romanian-born writer, lecturer, survivor Nazi camps, Nobel
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Brain stimulation maths boost link
Fri, 17 May 2013 01:09:49 GMT
Applying high-frequency electrical noise to the brain can boost maths skills up to six months later, say Oxford University researchers.
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Root shines before NZ fight back
Sat, 18 May 2013 17:42:39 GMT
England lose four late wickets as they close day three of the first Test at Lord's on 180-6, leading New Zealand by 205.
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Clermont Auvergne 15-16 Toulon
Sat, 18 May 2013 18:36:21 GMT
Jonny Wilkinson kicks 11 points to help Toulon come from behind to lift the Heineken Cup at the expense of Clermont Auvergne.
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Tweets of the week: IRS, Beyonce's baby and Bea Arthur
Fri, 17 May 2013 21:46:57 GMT
For the week ending 17 May, here is a look at the news making waves in America - all in 140 characters or less.
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The healing power of music
Fri, 17 May 2013 06:22:30 GMT
What becomes of the broken-hearted? Often, they turn to music. Charles Nevin ponders whether the remedy is best found in cheery tunes or soothing sad songs.
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Tunisia bars Salafist gathering
Fri, 17 May 2013 23:08:55 GMT
Tunisia bans the radical Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia from holding a meeting in the city of Kairouan, raising fears of possible violence.
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Afghan MPs halt women's law debate
Sat, 18 May 2013 09:05:36 GMT
The Afghan parliament interrupts debate on a law to prevent violence against women, with conservatives calling for it to be scrapped.
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Hollande signs gay marriage bill
Sat, 18 May 2013 08:24:26 GMT
President Francois Hollande signs into law a controversial bill making France the ninth in Europe, and 14th globally, to legalise gay marriage.
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Argentine 'Dirty War' leader dies
Fri, 17 May 2013 15:59:09 GMT
Argentina's former military leader Jorge Rafael Videla has died aged 87 while serving a sentence for crimes against humanity, including torture.
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US criticises Russia over missiles
Sat, 18 May 2013 01:24:06 GMT
The US chides Russia for what it calls an "unfortunate decision" to send missiles to the Syrian government, saying it will prolong the suffering.
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Lawyer denies OJ Simpson's claims
Sat, 18 May 2013 01:59:05 GMT
OJ Simpson's former lawyer rebuts claims by his former client he botched his defence in an armed robbery case.
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Minister heckled by head teachers
Sat, 18 May 2013 18:04:42 GMT
Education Secretary Michael Gove receives one of the angriest receptions of his three years in office as he appears before head teachers in Birmingham.
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No 10 issues 'loon slur' denial
Sat, 18 May 2013 21:46:39 GMT
No 10 denies that "anyone in Downing Street" made comments reported in several papers describing Tory activists as "mad, swivel-eyed loons".
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Governor warns over housing plans
Sat, 18 May 2013 20:04:05 GMT
The outgoing governor of the Bank of England warns a government plan to boost the housing market should not become permanent.
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British girl dies at Egyptian hotel
Sat, 18 May 2013 16:20:39 GMT
A British child who died in a pool at a hotel in Egypt is named as five-year-old Chloe Johnson from Forest Hill, south London.
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