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Turing

He helped win World War II and was rewarded with chemical castration

In 1950s England, Alan Turing's sexuality meant that his heroic work during World War II wasn't good enough. Convicted of engaging in gay sex, he was ordered chemically castrated. A short time later, he committed suicide. On Tuesday, Queen Elizabeth II gave him an official pardon.

He helped win World War II and was rewarded with chemical castration

Tracking Charity: Experts worry effectiveness of bed nets is waning

Tracking Charity: Experts worry effectiveness of bed nets is waning

Malala Yousufzai Reunited with Friend in UK

Malala Yousufzai Reunited with Friend in UK

Meryl Streep as 'Iron Lady' Margaret Thatcher

Meryl Streep as 'Iron Lady' Margaret Thatcher

News Corp. Scandal Spreads to Other International Papers

News Corp. Scandal Spreads to Other International Papers
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The Internet: liberator or controller

All over the world, we see the power that the Internet has in mobilizing the masses. But at the same time, repressive governments are finding ways to launch 'denial of service' attacks.

The Internet: liberator or controller
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David Cameron now Britain's new Prime Minister

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced his resignation yesterday, and Conservative leader David Cameron stepped in. Cameron's Conservative Party coalition with the Liberal Democrats is the first coalition government in Britain in 70 years.

David Cameron now Britain's new Prime Minister
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Gordon Brown set to step down as Labour Party leader

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced that he will step down as Labour Party leader by September. This shocking announcement comes in the wake of last Thursday's elections which saw the Conservative Party win the most seats, but not the majority.

Gordon Brown set to step down as Labour Party leader

The World's Largest Water Park

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown considers turning 221,000 square miles in the Indian Ocean into a pristine marine sanctuary.

The World's Largest Water Park
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Deployed in Afghanistan

Britain will send 500 more forces personnel to Afghanistan but only if key conditions are met says UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown. We speak with two veterans of the war in Afghanistan � one British, and one American in today's show.

Deployed in Afghanistan

Combating climate change by storing CO2 underground

A project in Iceland aimed at removing excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it beneath the earth’s surface shows promising results.

Combating climate change by storing CO2 underground
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NATO allies question Afghan commitment

Amidst rising casualties, there are new questions about the commitment of NATO allies in Afghanistan. Guests: The BBC's Jonathon Marcus and former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Robert Hunter

NATO allies question Afghan commitment
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Britain: Questioning the Iraq War

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown will launch an inquiry into the Iraq War, which has been largely unpopular in the U.K. Joining The Takeaway is BBC Political Correspondent Nick Childs to talk about the inquiry.

Britain: Questioning the Iraq War
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Charge It! An Expense-Account Scandal in Parliament

There's a juicy scandal brewing in England over what politicians claimed on their expense reports. The furor has engulfed Parliament and provoked wide public outrage. Joining The Takeaway is the BBC's political reporter Naomi Grimley in Westminster.

Charge It! An Expense-Account Scandal in Parliament
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Protesters gather ahead of the G-20 summit

While the leaders of the world are coming together to tackle the global financial crisis at the G-20, demonstrators are gathering in the streets. For a report from the frontlines of the protests we are joined by Jack Izzard from the BBC's Today program.

Protesters gather ahead of the G-20 summit