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Rescuers search debris of a hospital in Dujiangyan
Thousands dead in Chinese quake
At least 10,000 people were killed when a 7.8-magnitude quake hit south-western China, state media says, as the president urges "all-out" efforts to rescue survivors.
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Human embryo Embryology laws pass first hurdle
MPs allow plans to update embryology laws to continue through Parliament, despite deep splits among MPs.

Hand writing Tests 'damaging' to school system
The Sats tests being taken by 11-year-olds in England this week are damaging the balance of lessons, say MPs.


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