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Protests began in the eastern city of Benghazi last week

Dozens reported killed in Tripoli unrest new

Anti-government protesters rallied in Tripoli, tribal leaders spoke out against Gaddafi, and army units defected to the opposition in revolt.

The big question is whether this discontent - also prevalent among app developers - will filter down to the millions of people who have until now had a love affair with the unrivalled aesthetics and sheer functionality of Apple's products

Is this the start of a Mac-lash?

Apple has hacked off fanboys and developers. Ian Burrell examines how loyalty has been tested to the limit.

107 pilot whales die in New Zealand stranding new

Stranded whales were discovered by hikers on Stewart Island, off southern tip of New Zealand's South Island.

David Cameron flies to Egypt for talks

Oliver Wright: PM becomes first major world leader to visit Egypt following overthrow of president.

MI5 officer tells of 7/7 'regret' new

The top spy insisted MI5 had "no inkling" of what was to befall London on July 7 2005.

Halifax to pay �500m loan redress new

Bank failed to inform 600,000 customers that it was increasing the rate it charged on its standard variable rate mortgage.

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Carlo Ancelotti said he was looking to bring in young players with Premier League experience during the transfer window

Ancelotti on the brink of Chelsea sack

Sam Wallace: Ancelotti flies to Copenhagen this morning with his squad in the knowledge that defeat in Denmark could convince Roman Abramovich to change his manager before the end of the season.

More whooper swans are migrating but similar Bewick?s swans are not

Wild swans under threat as numbers begin to decline

Britain's two species of migratory wild swans, which come from the far north to spend the winter here and add grace and charm to many lakes and pools, are undergoing contrasting fortunes which are beginning to worry conservationists.

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Letter from the editor: While the cat's away...

While the top cat’s away... Regular readers of this column will know that our beloved editor-in-chief has decided to swap his i for some much deserved r & r, and is currently sunning himself somewhere remote and hot - though not so remote that he can’t download the i app daily to his iPad.

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The more books in the home, the higher the child?s academic achievement

Never-ending story: how repetition helps a child's vocabulary

It may be boring for parents – but reading the same book over and over again to children is the best way to develop their vocabulary. Researchers at Sussex University have found that repetition is more likely to help them improve their reading skills.

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