The environment secretary writes to the UK government voicing concerns over the removal of an emergency towing vessel from Stornoway.

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Lochhead voices tug cover concern

Mice in the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease had some of their brain abnormalities reversed and their declining mental function restored when they were given low doses of a rarely used cancer drug. The drug, bexarotene, stimulated the removal of ­beta-amyloid, a substance whose accumulation in the brain appears to be the main cause of Alzheimer’s dementia. After treatment, the animals fared better in tests of memory and social behavior, according to a study published online Thursday by the journal Science. Read full article > >

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Cancer drug shows promise in mouse Alzheimer’s study

Thousands of Nigerians protest around the country at the removal of a fuel subsidy, which has led petrol prices to more than double.

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Nigerians protest at fuel hikes

Officials at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London said that they would go to court to force the removal of protesters who have camped outside the cathedral.

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St. Paul’s Cathedral Moves to Evict Occupy London Protesters

Plans to speed up the removal of poorly performing teachers from schools in England are announced by the government.

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Poor teachers ‘sacked in a term’

Thousands of demonstrators barricaded themselves in Cairo’s main square Saturday, demanding the removal of the military council ruling Egypt. It happened after soldiers stormed their protest camp in a deadly raid. (April 9)

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Anger flares at Egypt army for protest raid

Calls for the removal of ousted President Hosni Mubarak’s name and likeness from many public institutions have shed light on the cult of personality he created during his tenure.

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Hosni Mubarak’s Shadow Still Falls on Much of Egypt

The people’s revolution is on its track, calling for the removal of the regime and performing various activities on the road to victory. In the past week, several remarkable activities were undertaken with resounding success. First came the picketing of the financial harbor owned by the regime’s Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. It was conducted at night when hundreds of protesters moved from their base at Pearl Square and took position near the main financial center. read more

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Bahrain’s Revolution Reaches What Could Become Decisive Phase

At issue is the removal of a disputed video from an exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.

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ArtsBeat: Warhol Fund Warns Smithsonian

The Japanese island of Okinawa re-elects its governor, Hirokazu Nakaima, who backs the removal of a controversial US base.

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Okinawa governor re-elected

Maine’s Tea Party is gearing up to oust Olympia Snowe.

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Snowe removal in 2012?

American and British officials pressed for the removal of videos featuring calls to jihad by Anwar al-Awlaki.

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YouTube Withdraws Muslim Cleric’s Videos

Zsa Zsa Gabor underwent surgery for the removal of a blood clot Friday night, a complication relating to her recent hip replacement surgery, her publicist said.

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Zsa Zsa Gabor in hospital for blood clot