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History:

In pictures: Secrets of French diplomacy - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-38320567 An exhibition at the Petit Palais in Paris explores the imagery of peace-making over the centuries. For history-lovers, it is a rare chance to see the originals of scores of treaties, concordats and other diplomatic treasures preserved in the French national archives.

Miscellaneous:

One man's search for diamonds - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-38302289

Where are the black dolls in High Street stores? - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-38065205

Joel Sartore: The man who takes studio photos of endangered species - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-37991269

China and the Church: The 'outlaw' do-it-yourself bishop - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-38140492

2017 is not just another prime number - http://weijr-note.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/2017-is-not-just-another-prime-number.html

The Chinese burger designed by Asia's 'best female chef' - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-38391848

Second calling: New lives for red telephone boxes - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-36148287

News:

Jill Saward: How Ealing vicarage case changed treatment of rape victims - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38516389

The men who murder their families - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38368476

India in 2016: Cash crisis, alcohol ban and cheapest phone - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-38465632

Politics:

How Japan has almost eradicated gun crime - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-38365729

UK POLLING REPORT - http://ukpollingreport.co.uk/blog/archives/9787 From January 2017

Technology:

Referees need help but video technology brings its own problems -
http://www.eurosport.co.uk/football/premier-league/2016-2017/referees-need-help-but-video-technology-brings-its-own-problems_sto6000384/story.shtml

UK military to build prototype 'laser weapon' - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-38510344