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Tall ships on the Tyne
The public have been lining up to visit the square-rigged sailing ships. Picture: Phil Hunter -
The Alexander von Humboldt passes Tynemouth pier. Picture: Dave Heywood -
The Europa sailing in at the mouth of the Tyne. Picture: Michael Thompson -
The Eye of the Wind was the first ship to moor on the Tyne. -
A big wheel has been set up on the Gateshead Quayside during the ships' visit. Picture: Phil Hunter -
The bridges are a fine backdrop to the tall ships. Picture: Chris and Steve Robson -
The Class A vessels are moored at Spillers Wharf. Picture: Chris and Steve Robson -
Japanese scientists have unveiled the most human-looking robot yet devised - a "female" android called Repliee Q1.
Professor Ishiguru (r) stresses the importance of appearance.
Scientists think that, one day, robots could fool us into believing they were human. -
This python at the ExxonMobile compound in Luanda pushed its luck trying to cross an electric fence. Look at those frigginÂ’ teeth! -
India oil fire
The BBC has been sent photos of Wednesday's fire on an oil platform off the west coast of India by a UK oil worker employed in the field. The platform was completely destroyed. -
Some 400 people were on board the platform in the Bombay High oil field when the blaze broke out. -
The authorities have been reluctant to say what caused the fire. Some reports say an oil rig crashed into the static platform. -
It took until late into Wednesday evening to extinguish the flames. -
More than 350 of the workers were rescued. Many jumped to safety. -
Some were not so lucky. At least 10 workers died, some others are still missing. -
One of the rescued workers makes an emotional call to tell of his safe return to land. -
Birmingham tornado
A tornado has caused lots of damage in Birmingham. -
wah so bigggg sooo long look at his mouth n teeth soo scary!!Originally posted by monkeybusiness:
This python at the ExxonMobile compound in Luanda pushed its luck trying to cross an electric fence. Look at those frigginÂ’ teeth! -
Hundreds of homes were damaged by the tornado, with rooves ripped off a number of buildings. -
my gdness!Originally posted by poon cho tang:
The authorities have been reluctant to say what caused the fire. Some reports say an oil rig crashed into the static platform. -
Police had to use dogs in some parts of the city to search for missing people. -
As many as 15 fire engines were sent to the scene to deal with the problems. -
It wasn't just buildings that were affected, a number of trees were ripped out of the ground. -
At least 19 people were injured were injured by the tornado, three of them seriously. -
yeah, dats badOriginally posted by BabyLover:my gdness!
fire here, flood in mumbai