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The release of energy that occurs in the X-ray flash lasts for about 15 minutes and is followed by a day-long "breakout" phase, in which a shockwave is thought to breach the surface of the collapsing star, unleashing its energy. This expands into space as radiation at all frequencies and lasts for a period of days to months - the classic signature of a supernova.

US scientists said the tiny ocean plants were absorbing up to two billion tonnes less CO2 because their growth was being limited by a lack of iron.

Hundreds of suspects had been removed without explanation in Pakistan, the group said in a report on Wednesday. Fears were also voiced over Sri Lanka and Nepal, echoed by the UN, where civil wars have taken their toll.

The Commission backed EU trade commissioner Peter Mandelson's call for 10% to be added to Vietnamese footwear and 16.5% on shoes from China.

Hackers have obtained the credit card details of almost 19,000 online shoppers from telecoms giant AT&T.

The government has announced plans to make the possession of violent porn punishable by three years in jail.