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“Czech Republic second”
“Yester Primary in East Lothian - representing Scotland - third”
“Children in 34 countries recorded songs before choosing the winner in a live online vote.”
“Yester Primary School improved on last year's placing, when they came 13th in the competition which was won by children from the Czech Republic.”
“The competition was set up last year by teacher Michael Purves”
“As an organisation that builds cultural links for Scotland internationally we believe deeply in the benefit of school partnerships and the vast range of social benefits they bring to children.”
“Seven crew died when the Trident sank in 1974”
“The Trident went down off Wick in 1974 with the loss of seven men.”
“An inquiry is probing the sinking, but the widows have now learned of a 1976 report which found the Peterhead vessel had insufficient stability.”
“A new investigation was ordered when the wreck was discovered by amateur divers in 2001.”
“Mr Blair's main political role is as special UN envoy for the Middle East quartet, which comprises the United Nations, Russia, the United States and the European Union.”
“Mr Blair's main political role is as special UN envoy for the Middle East quartet”
“He also runs the Tony Blair Faith Foundation, which, his website says, promotes respect and understanding between the major religions and makes the case for faith as a force for good in the modern world.”
“Slamet is a local businessman in Batam, located 20 kilometres off Singapore's south coast.”
“He and his family of two children have no insurance.”
“The total number of newspaper copies in Arabic, English and French is just under 14 million.”
“In Egypt alone, there are 3.5 million users, which is way beyond the circulation of any of the biggest dailies.”
“Even in conservative Saudi Arabia, people have been quick to embrace Facebook. It is the country with the second-largest membership after Egypt.”
“One-third of the population in the United Arab Emirates are said to be on Facebook.”
“The majority of the region's more than 300 million people is young, and internet use is on the rise.”
“On Sunday he travelled to London where he received his national Award - £1,000 and a glass trophy.”
“Stephen Jones, 46, had already been named Welsh Hero Postman, for his heroism last October.”
“The bravery award was shared with postman Vinny Earl, from Droylsden, Greater Manchester, who twice rushed into a burning house to save a childhood friend after a gas explosion.”
“The overall Postman of the Year Award went to charity founder, fundraiser and race organiser, James Macdonald, from Lancing in Sussex .”
“The attackers killed more than 160 people”
“The 10 attackers, nine of whom died, killed 166 people over three days.”
“South Korea has said it will refer the North to the UN Security Council in response to the sinking of the Cheonan - and the resulting death of 46 sailors - in March.”
“This is pure discrimination because only 20% of Niger's people know how to read and write in French”
“Around 1600 dogs live chained to an array of improvised tin shacks.”
“The cost of veterinary fees and 13 tons of pet food each month is far greater than the charity receives in donations and help from the local government”
“We started out with the naivety of wanting to change the world, and the project just kept getting bigger, so unfortunately this is all we have to offer them”
“The cost of veterinary fees and 13 tons of pet food each month is far greater than the charity receives in donations and help from the local government, Ms Oselame said.”
“"We started out with the naivety of wanting to change the world, and the project just kept getting bigger, so unfortunately this is all we have to offer them" she said.”
“Two of the three US hikers detained in Iran for almost a year have become engaged to each other.”
“The mothers of Shane Bauer, 27, and Sarah Shourd, 31, said they learnt the news during their reunion with their children on Thursday - the first since the trio allegedly strayed across Iran's border with northern Iraq.”
“Tehran allowed the mothers of the three detainees to meet them last week, but ignored repeated pleas for their release. The mothers had hoped to convince Iran to free their children during the visit, but after two days they flew home wi…”
“The man confessed to raping his 19-year-old daughter for five years, judicial sources told the Jordan Times.”
“I have been a pathologist for 30 years and this is the first time I have come across such a horrific story, Momen Hadidi, chief medical examiner at Jordan's National Institute of Forensic Medicine, told the Jordan Times.”
“Ofcom received eight complaints about the word's use in an exchange between Celebrity Big Brother contestant Vinnie Jones and presenter Davina McCall.”
“The 'retard' comment followed a question from a member of the studio audience on Big Brother's sister programme, broadcast on 29 January at 2305 GMT.”
“McCall has presented the Big Brother shows for the last 10 years”
“Mencap chief executive Mark Goldring said: "We are delighted that that Ofcom has changed its mind on this matter. The groundswell of protest and emotion caused by Channel 4's broadcasting of this insulting word has demonstrated just how of…”
“A Welsh academic has revealed how he discovered a Middle East settlement buried under sand for about 125 years.”
“The haul includes the remains of a fort, a mosque, several industrial and domestic buildings, and 100 kilos of pottery and artefacts.”
“A hoard of 19th Century silver Indian Rupees hidden within a mosque wall”
“measuring over 100 miles end to end”
“The last human occupation of the site has been dated from remains as being around the 1890s”
“Qatari sources point to a major attack on Rubayqa during the 1760s by the Wahhabi tribe from what is now Saudi Arabia.”
“We've found burnt roofing timbers on top of day-to-day objects, which would suggest that the fires occurred suddenly, and while the buildings were still occupied.”
“Georgian Airways has arranged for 12 charter flights between Tbilisi and Moscow over the summer months.”
“eight mile (12km) journey”
“eight miles (12km) to Penrhyndeudraeth or 12 miles (19km) to Betws-y-Coed”
“Memphis has picked up four honours at the Drama Desk Awards in New York, voted for by journalists and theatre critics.”
“The Cheonan, a 1,200-ton gunboat, was split in half by an explosion on 26 March.”
“South Korea says it will increase cross-border propaganda messages”
“the response announced by the president, which includes cutting trade links and a ban on North Korean ships entering South Korean waters”
“North Korea's response was almost immediate, a threat to open fire on these loudspeaker positions.”
“The plans have been put forward as part of a bid for funding under the Rural Development Plan for Wales, which is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.”
“Residents in Laugharne, St Clears, Newcastle Emlyn and Pendine have been asked by Carmarthenshire council what improvements they would like to see in their communities.”
“The council's project development officer Michael Morgan said:”
“Mr Darman declared himself president in 2003”
“has not lived in the country for about five years”
“Somalia has been racked by violence for more than two decades”
“was elected by Somali MPs in January 2009”
“Somalia has been racked by violence for more than two decades.”
“Eileen Davie quit as president of the Mental Health Tribunal in Scotland in October 2008, after a disciplinary committee found against her.”
“The committee said an acting president was appointed over a six-month period before Ms Davie's departure which allowed the organisation to continue to operate, but the arrangement led to 'substantial extra costs'.”
“two female teachers were taken to Queens Hospital, Burton-upon-Trent, for treatment.”
“Four fire engines and an incident response unit were also sent to the school.”
“Abbot Beyne School in Osborne Road, Winshill, was evacuated at about 1215 BST after a glass vial broke, releasing a small volume of vapour.”
“Today's agreement paves the way for both London 2012 and Glasgow 2014 to enjoy the greatest possible success, and furthers a broader legacy aim for the UK to be the place to turn to find the very best people to deliver global events.”
“Earlier, South Korean President Lee Myung-bak froze trade with Pyongyang, vowing to punish those who carried out the attack, which killed 46 sailors.”
“The North depends on South Korea and China for up to 80% of its trade and 35% of its GDP.”
“He said the evidence that North Korea was responsible for the torpedo attack was "overwhelming and deeply troubling", and urged prompt action to revive six-party peace talks.”
“South Korea says it will refer the North to the UN Security Council in response to the sinking of the Cheonan in March.”
“The measures came less than a week after experts from the US, the UK, Australia and Sweden said in a report that a torpedo had hit the Cheonan.”
“The body, which was found by a member of the public, was later identified as Zoe Nelson, 17, from Newmains.”
“I've lived in this area for 14 years.”
“commissioned the 8in (20cm) model”
“a 14 stone (89kg) St Bernard”
“the 8in (20cm) model”
“unveiled by HRH Prince Andrew in October 2006”
“from 2006 until 2007”
“Bamse died in 1944”
“Bamse - a 14 stone (89kg) St Bernard”
“saved the lives of two sailors during World War II”
“Montrose Heritage Trust, which commissioned the 8in (20cm) model”
“exhibited at the Imperial War Museum in London from 2006 until 2007”
“A book about Bamse was also written two years ago”
“It is said that Bamse - a 14 stone (89kg) St Bernard - saved the lives of two sailors during World War II.”
“Montrose Heritage Trust, which commissioned the 8in (20cm) model, said there had been "countless inquiries" from people wanting to buy a "mini Bamse".”
“The life-size statue of Bamse in Montrose was unveiled by HRH Prince Andrew in October 2006.”
“A half-sized bronze version was exhibited at the Imperial War Museum in London from 2006 until 2007 and is now on display at the Marine Museum in Horten, Norway.”
“A book about Bamse was also written two years ago, aiming to separate fact from fiction surrounding the canine hero.”
“Bamse died in 1944 and is buried in Montrose with his head facing towards Norway.”
“The trust said profits from the sales of the mini Bamse would help the Montrose Heritage Trust, Montrose Air station Heritage Centre and HM Frigate Unicorn in Dundee.”
“More than 100 water voles are to be released into a specially-designed habitat in Powys.”
“We intend this project to be the first of many re-introductions to suitable sites across south Wales.”
“The agency has improved a network of drainage ditches around the lake.”
“To compliment the releases, we're improving the network of drainage ditches around Llangorse, creating new ponds and undertaking tree management work.”
