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French President Nicolas Sarkozy's forthcoming visit to India sends officials looking into protocol manuals over how to treat his girlfriend.
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Giant palm tree puzzles botanists
Botanists discover a species of giant self-destructing palm in Madagascar, quite unlike an ordinary palm tree.
Clinton in flight attendant spoof
US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton briefly takes on the role of flight attendant on her campaign plane.
Officials unamused by Rome stunt
A demonstrator releases half a million coloured plastic balls in an unusual protest at the Spanish Steps in Rome.
Citroen regrets Mao ad 'insult'
Citroen withdraws an ad featuring a doctored portrait of Chinese leader Mao Zedong, following protests.
Gigantic fossil rodent discovered
The fossilised skull of a one-tonne rodent - the largest ever discovered - is described by scientists.
Tudor hair is 'brought back home'
An almost 500-year-old lock of hair thought to have come from one of Henry VIII's wives sells for £2,160.
Scientists unveil 'supercarrot'
Scientists in the US say they have created a genetically- engineered carrot that provides extra calcium.
Sausage shortage looms for Swiss
Swiss butchers fear a shortage of the nation's favourite sausage ahead of the Euro 2008 football championships.
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Moose rescued from ice
