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Faisal Mohyud-Din and Mohammed Azeem
Hugging pair break world record
A pair of embracing students from Greater Manchester break the world record for the longest hug.

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

A starling (generic) Starling flock 'falls from sky'
Mystery surrounds the deaths of 75 starlings which fell from the sky on to the driveway of a Somerset house.

A woman with 3D glasses Belgian paper issues '3D edition'
A Belgian daily has issued what is thought to be Europe's first 3D newspaper - complete with cardboard viewing glasses.

Oscar bosses defend Fawcett snub
Actress Farrah Fawcett was not in the Oscars memorial segment because she was more known as a TV star, the Academy says.

Nuclear bunker sold for £20,600
A decommissioned nuclear bunker in a field in Derbyshire has sold for £20,600 in an online eBay auction.

Bonobos opt to share their food
One of our closest primate relatives, the bonobo, voluntarily shares food, scientists report.

Crime gang's 4x4 now police car
A £40,000 car which had belonged to Glasgow criminals is now being used by the police in the fight against serious crime.

Weddings plan for former prison
Plans are submitted for a former prison, which has also been a munitions factory, to host weddings.

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