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The heroes Britain accidentally forgot
The National Lottery has published a list of 50 "unsung heroes" to mark its 15th birthday. So why does history remember some figures but forget others?
Timeline: United States of America
A chronology of key events
Country profile: Israel and Palestinian territories
Key facts, figures and dates
Youths trained for 2012 security
Up to 6,000 teenagers could be trained to provide security during the London Olympics, 2012 organisers say.
You have been reading.
A round up of the stories you have been reading
Head and shoulders above the rest
The achievements of some people stand so tall, a statue in their honour can never match up, writes Clive James.
Q&A: Why is the UK still stuck in recession?
Does the emergence of France and Germany from recession mean the UK is not as well-placed as the government claimed to deal with a recession?

Best WW2 Movie?