BBC News--Today's Headlines August 14, 2014

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Top News Stories Donetsk shelled amid Russia aid row Shells hit the rebel-held Ukrainian city of Donetsk, amid a continuing dispute over a Russian aid convoy now stationed close to the border. Crisis in Ukraine Latest updates from Ukraine where shells hit the centre of rebel-held Donetsk Anger at Missouri protests crackdown Heavily armed police clash with protesters for a fourth night in Ferguson, Missouri, as anger grows over the shooting of an unarmed black teenager. Police search Cliff Richard property Police search Berkshire property belonging to Sir Cliff Richard in relation to alleged historical sex offence.   UN declares major emergency in Iraq The UN declares its highest level of emergency in Iraq as a humanitarian crisis follows the rapid advance by Islamic State militants. Top Videos VIDEO: Vertigo-inducing work on US tower VIDEO: Blind man claims 200mph speed record VIDEO: The few female submariners in the US VIDEO: One-minute World News

Magazine The gap in the world's longest road The uncrossable gap in the world's longest road Business Ask.fm sold after cyberbullying row The Latvia-based social network - notoriously linked to teenage suicides - has been taken over, with the founders leaving the firm. Eurozone growth slows to a halt Economic growth in the eurozone stagnates in the second quarter as its two largest economies, France and Germany, both perform worse than expected.   Technology Ask.fm sold after cyberbullying row The Latvia-based social network - notoriously linked to teenage suicides - has been taken over, with the founders leaving the firm. Data jams as net hardware bug bites Data traffic jams are being forecast as some older networking hardware is caught out by the growth of the net.

Autos Don’t call it ‘hippie van’ The Volkswagen pop-top camper is the spirit animal of the Pacific Northwest region of North America, writes Brendan McAleer.   Ten oddball auction stars Look elsewhere for $20m Ferraris. These are the weirdest, wackiest and tackiest vehicles heading to the auction block in northern California 14-16 August. Capital Desk hacks: Must-have gadgets Forget wilted plants and figurines. Nine of the coolest items to customise your work space. Under desk cycle, anyone?   Not marrying, just moving in What you need to know before you copy those keys. Culture 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.   The greatest art you can’t see Companies are buying up works from Richter, Basquit and other recent masters to impress clients. Is it just conspicuous consumption? Alastair Sooke reports.

Future Big tests for high-speed trains Pushing trains to go faster isn’t simply a matter of souping up power. Katia Moskvitch discovers why the quest for greater speed has come with great drawbacks.   Deciphering our emotions code We know little about how brains produce happiness or anger. One scientist’s work is helping to explain why, revealing a possible link between sex and violence. 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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BBC News--Today's Headlines, August 13, 2014

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Top News Stories France to give arms to Iraqi Kurds French President Francois Hollande says France will supply arms to Iraq's Kurds "in the coming hours". Russian aid convoy 'pushes south' Russian lorries carrying aid to east Ukraine reportedly begin the second day of their journey, as Ukrainian officials say it will not be allowed in. US actress Lauren Bacall dies at 89 Lauren Bacall, one of Hollywood's biggest post-war stars, has died at home in New York after a career spanning seven decades. Gaza bomb disposal team hit by blast Six people, including two journalists, were killed in Gaza when an Israeli missile exploded as attempts were being made to dismantle it.   Climbers found dead on Mont Blanc The bodies of five missing French climbers have been found on Mont Blanc in eastern France while the search for their guide continues. Top Videos VIDEO: US Yazidis lobby for Iraq community VIDEO: North Korean daily life on film VIDEO: Turning tyres into art VIDEO: One-minute World News

Magazine The real teachers inspired by Dead Poets Society The real teachers inspired by Dead Poets Society Business Oil prices dip to nine-month low Global oil prices have fallen to their lowest level in nine months, despite fears that conflicts in Ukraine and Iraq would inflate prices. UK jobless rate nears six-year low The UK unemployment rate falls to 6.4% in the three months to June, close to a six-year low but wage growth is the slowest on record.   Technology Samsung reveals metal-framed phone Samsung announces a handset with a metal frame that it suggests has a "sophisticated" and "stylish" design after criticism of earlier models. Man United bans tablet computers Manchester United says fans will not be allowed to bring tablet computers or laptops into matches at Old Trafford, because of security concerns.

Autos Ten oddball auction stars Look elsewhere for $20m Ferraris. These are the weirdest, wackiest and tackiest vehicles heading to the auction block in northern California 14-16 August.   Meet the $3m motor home Though it awaits a buyer, the recreational vehicle is poised to become the most expensive model of its kind. Capital The most exotic business trip? Blending marathon meetings and powerful leaders with stunning sunsets, it’s no wonder business travellers keep coming back to this Pacific island for more.   Hidden back-to-school savings Here’s how to make store promotions work to your advantage. Culture Inside abandoned airports New terminals are cropping up around the world at a stratospheric rate – but what happens to the ones that are no longer useful? Jonathan Glancey investigates.   What became of Germany’s Beatles? The band was created by A&R executives to rival the Fab Four – but they produced some the 1970s oddest music. David Stubbs recounts the strange story of Faust.

Future How was the Universe created? What created all the planets, stars and galaxies? BBC Future presents a four-minute animated guide to one of the greatest questions we’ve tried to solve.   Why do we yawn? Yawning has puzzled scientists for more than two millennia. But could a new theory settle the question once and for all? David Robson investigates. 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.   Imposing tombs that few have seen Just 90km west of the largest city in Pakistan, Makli is the final resting place of more than half a million people. Yet its intricate tombs are little known to travellers today.

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