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File image of Russian tanks in Georgia in August 2008
Panic is sparked in Georgia after a bogus TV news report said Russian tanks had invaded and the president was dead.

The Queen Queen invented phone, pupils say
Children's strange misconceptions about science are revealed in a science knowledge quiz.

Peter Jackson Hollywood rejects Wellywood sign
Film director Peter Jackson may face legal action over his plans to install a version of the famous Hollywood sign in New Zealand.

Cheese rolling Safety fears hit cheese-rolling
The annual cheese-rolling event at Cooper's Hill in Gloucestershire is cancelled due to concerns about crowd safety.

Sacked sex worker goes to court
A South African sex worker goes to court, saying she was unfairly sacked from a Cape Town massage parlour.

Bleakley achieves water-ski goal
The One Show presenter Christine Bleakley completes her water-ski challenge across the English Channel in aid of Sport Relief.

Atheists celebrate lack of faith
More than 2,000 atheists from around the world meet in Melbourne, Australia, to celebrate their lack of religious belief.

Mary Rose dog skeleton at museum
A dog which sailed aboard the Mary Rose ship 465 years ago is to take up residence in the Mary Rose Museum.

Mobile phone allows boss to snoop
Mobile technology that could allow prying bosses to monitor every movement of their staff is developed in Japan.

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