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IVF mix-up couple face legal hearing
An apparent mix-up which resulted in a white couple having black twins by IVF treatment will be examined at a UK court hearing.

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Leanne murderer jailed for life
A 46-year-old man is given two life sentences for the murder of teenager Leanne Tiernan whose body was discovered in woodland in the north of England.

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WorldCom chiefs refuse to testify
Bosses of the disgraced American telecoms firm WorldCom have refused to testify to a Congressional hearing in Washington, fearing they may incriminate themselves.

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Russian airliner received conflicting orders
Investigators say the Russian plane received a warning from Swiss air traffic control that conflicted with its own onboard control systems.

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New hope for Aids vaccine
Scientists give details of a potential vaccine and a drug to treat people with Aids at an international conference on Monday.

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Mass resignations rock Turkey
A new crisis hits the government of ailing Turkish Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit after his deputy and at least two ministers step down.

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Straw unveils new arms sales guidelines
The Foreign Secretary has approved the export of cockpit components to America, where they will be used in fighter jets destined for Israel.

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Inquiry into warship accident
The Royal Navy launches an inquiry into how a destroyer ran into rocks and began taking on water off the coast of Australia.

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