BBC News--Today's Headlines August 15, 2014

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Top News Stories Ukraine to inspect Russian convoy Ukraine says its border guards are to inspect a Russian aid convoy parked at the border, while Russian army vehicles are seen near the frontier. Emergency EU talks on arming Kurds EU foreign ministers hold emergency talks on arming Iraq's Kurds, with Germany warning it cannot watch people being "slaughtered" by militants. Ferguson police identify officer The police officer who killed an unarmed black teenager, sparking days of protests in Ferguson, Missouri, is identified as Darren Wilson. Control of Ebola 'six months away' The outbreak of Ebola in West Africa will take at least six months to bring under control, the medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres says.   Powerful Somali warlord 'on the run' A Somali militia commander says he is on the run after a government operation to disarm him prompted the fiercest clashes in Mogadishu since 2011. Top Videos VIDEO: Keeping the lights on in Gaza VIDEO: Digital storytelling of the Somme VIDEO: How Germans adopt grandparents VIDEO: One-minute World News

Magazine The parents without children What does it feel like to be unable to have children? Business Banana firm Chiquita spurns takeover Banana firm Chiquita rejects a takeover bid by Brazil's Cutrale and Safra groups, saying it will stick to a plan to merge with Fyffes. UK economic growth revised upwards The UK economy grew by 3.2% in the second quarter compared with the same period last year, slightly higher than the original 3.1% estimate.   Technology Tesco tablets have data reset flaw Hiding data by using a factory reset option does little to delete potentially sensitive information, suggest researchers. World's first 'smartphone' turns 20 A new exhibition at London's Science Museum celebrates 20 years since the first 'smartphone', the IBM Simon, went on sale.

Autos La dolce vita, electrified A German startup will deliver a stylish electric scooter to your door, with removable batteries.   Yes, this is a Toyota The belle of the 2014 Detroit auto show gets treated to a grand tourer’s luxury features, including a beguiling graphite paintjob. Capital A whisky lover's obsession For the Scots, whisky is the water of life. For collectors, it is liquid gold.   Desk hacks: Must-have gadgets Forget wilted plants and figurines. Nine of the coolest items to customise your work space. Under desk cycle, anyone? Culture Woodstock at 45: Beyond the myth It's thought of as the event that defined a generation and set the template for future music festivals. But is this really true? Greg Kot looks back.   Robin Williams: Art out of agony With hindsight it is easy to see a unifying theme of psychic turmoil in the late actor’s work. He turned his pain into our pleasure, Lisa Schwarzbaum writes.

Future The physical triggers of suicide Robin Williams’ death has triggered many discussions about suicide. But could new breakthroughs help doctors detect the warning signs before it’s too late?   Most stunning images of the week The most impressive pictures from the worlds of science and technology this week, including a luminous Super Moon and biowarfare drills. Travel The world’s must-visit islands With draws including Jurassic Park-like scenery, hand-blown glass and thousand-strong king penguin colonies, these five islands don’t need tropical beaches to thrill.   Turkey’s religious ghost town Until the deportations of 1923, Muslims and Christians lived harmoniously in the Turkish town of Kayakoy. Today, the ghost town remains a poignant reminder of happier times.

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