Campaigners voice vitamin D fears

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Rickets was a disease that had almost disappeared in the UK by the 1940's, but the number of cases has risen rapidly over the last 15 years.

Health campaigners say this is evidence that people are not getting enough vitamin D and have voiced concerns that there will also be an increase in related diseases.

Jenny Hill reports.

Britian - Nurses to make hourly rounds to improve patient care

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Nurses will be told to carry out hourly ward rounds under government plans to improve hospital care standards in England.

Patients will also be encouraged to lead inspections in a series of measures to be announced by David Cameron to help tackle a "real problem" with patient care.

The prime minister says he believes nurses have too much paperwork and he wants them to spend more time with patients.

Jane Hughes reports.

Britain - London 2012: How the ticket resale process works

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The BBC's James Pearce explains how people can try to resell their unwanted London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic tickets.

Those who bought tickets directly from Games organiser Locog will be able to submit their tickets on the 2012 ticketing website until 3 February.

The tickets will be made available online for other customers to purchase during the resale window.

Myanmar - William Hague says he supports dialogue between Myanmar's President Thein & pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi

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Foreign Secretary William Hague says he supports dialogue between Myanmar's
President Thein and pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi but warns against
relaxing pressure too soon.

US Navy rescues Iranians captured by pirates

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A team boarded the pirate ship and detained 15 men who had been holding the 13-member Iranian crew hostage.

Christine Lagarde IMF: Solving euro crisis vital for global economy

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Fixing the euro debt crisis would help the global economy as a whole, says
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde.

Brazil - Floods force thousands to flee in south-east of country

Published on Jan 6, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.net/ It is a matter of life or death as heavy rains batter Brazil, sending water rushing through the streets and thousands of people fleeing for safety.

An entire town in Rio de Janeiro state had to be evacuated after floodwater burst a nearby dam, unleashing a torrent which headed straight for the community.

The floods and mudslides that have hit Brazil's south-east since the start of the year have claimed several lives. Nationwide, more than two million people have been affected.

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Syria - Several dead in Damascus blast

Published on Jan 6, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.net/ Several people are reported to have been killed and dozens hurt by a bomb blast in the Syrian capital Damascus.

State television says a suicide bomber blew himself up at a traffic light in the central district of Miden, where protests have intensified recently against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.

Footage broadcast by Syrian television appears to suggest a police bus was hit. However most of the victims are thought to be civilians.