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Row over birthday party invites
An eight-year-old boy in Sweden has sparked a row by not inviting two of his classmates to his birthday party.
Mandela celebrates 90th birthday
Former South African President, Nelson Mandela, celebrated his 90th birthday in style at a massive concert in Hyde Park in London on Friday night.
Mugabe only candidate in election
People in Zimbabwe are going to the polls for a presidential election, but Robert Mugabe is the only candidate.
Watch hotdog eating contest
So how many hotdogs can you eat in a hotdog eating contest?
Rescuers save whale
Wildlife experts in New Zealand have rescued a stranded young killer whale.

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Science/Technology/Nature

Gavin at the eco-car marathon
Gavin joins the team hoping to make the most eco-friendly car
Kids tackle glacier for CBBC show
Teenagers tackle the giant Chloe glacier in the Pacific Ocean for the CBBC adventure show, Serious Ocean.
Boy sets new space flight record
A seven-year-old boy in Ecuador has become the youngest person ever to fly in a plane with zero gravity.
Plans to kill badgers 'scrapped'
A plan to kill badgers in England has been scrapped after the government decided it's not the best way to control a disease that's killing cows.
Stranded donkey rescued from well
A donkey called Eeyore had to be rescued by firefighters after falling down a well.
Fears for Scottish golden eagles
Bird experts think illegal poison could be to blame for a fall in the number of golden eagles in Scotland.

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