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BBC News 8 December 2011 Last updated at 12:59 ET

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Iran displays captured US droneIranian TV images of downed drone. 8 Dec 2011

Iranian TV shows the first video footage of an advanced unmanned US drone aircraft that Tehran says it downed near the Afghan border.


Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin speaking in Moscow on 8 DecemberPutin blames Clinton for election unrest

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin accuses the United States of encouraging protests over the results of parliamentary elections.

Polar bears (Copyright Jenny E Ross)Polar bear 'cannibalism' pictured

A photojournalist snaps an image of cannibalism among polar bears - a situation that is becoming more common as sea ice dwindles.

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Children's facesChild deaths

Why are so many children being killed in America?

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  • Orphans in BaliAssignment

    Ed Butler investigates reports that some orphanages in Bali are being run as commercial rackets


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Dow Jones 12061.61 Down -134.76 -1.10%
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  • Demonstrators with 'Occupy Wall Street' HARDtalk Watch

    Vlad Teichberg of Occupy Wall Street believes the American dream is becoming a 'myth'


  • Charlize TheronTalking Movies Watch

    The Oscar winning Charlize Theron stars in a new dark comedy called Young Adult


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