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The World Health Organisation says more and more people around the world are suffering from health conditions which are directly linked to obesity. Words in the News: Global obesity on the rise: 17 May 2012

A panel of scientists in the United States has recommended that a home testing kit for the HIV virus be approved for sale. Words in the News: HIV home testing: 17 May 2012

Anna really needs to work on her telephone manner! But help is on hand from an unexpected person... English at Work: 16 May 2012

Anna really needs to work on her telephone manner! But help is on hand from an unexpected person... English at Work: 16 May 2012

Neil and Rosie discuss a new law in a town in the USA which has banned texting while walking. 6 Minute English: 17 May 2012

Neil and Rosie discuss a new law in a town in the USA which has banned texting while walking. 6 Minute English: 17 May 2012

A new cat café opened in Vienna with a strict no dog policy. Visitors can stroke the cats while drinking their tea or coffee. Video Words in the News: Cat café: 16 May 2012

A new cat café opened in Vienna with a strict no dog policy. Visitors can stroke the cats while drinking their tea or coffee. Video Words in the News: Cat café: 16 May 2012

Could you murder a pint? Find out what this phrase means in this week's The English We Speak. The English We Speak: To murder something: 15 May 2012

Could you murder a pint? Find out what this phrase means in this week's The English We Speak. The English We Speak: To murder something: 15 May 2012

Rugby will be included in the Olympics 2016 for the first time. Talking Sport: 2016 Rio Games Rugby.

Rugby will be included in the Olympics 2016 for the first time. Talking Sport: 2016 Rio Games Rugby.

Almost 50 dead bodies have been found dumped in black plastic bags on a highway outside the northern Mexican city of Monterrey. Words in the News: Mutilations in Mexico: 15 May 2012

A crossword about rain

The UK biggest sculpture has been placed next to the Olympic stadium in London. Words in the News: Kapoor's Olympic Orbit: 14 May 2012

The weather in the UK seems to change from one day to the next! Test your knowledge of weather vocabulary with this fun quiz.

The iconic British-born hairstylist, Vidal Sassoon, has died at his home in Los Angeles aged 84. Words in the News: Vidal Sassoon dies: 11 May 2012

The West African state of Niger has become the worst place in the world to be a mother, according to Save the Children. Words in the News: Worst place to be a mother: 10 May 2012

It's all going wrong in Anna's big presentation to Citrus Ventures! Can she do her presentation without her slides? English at Work: 9 May 2012

Jennifer and Neil discuss a news report about the worst place to be a mother. 6 Minute English: 10 May 2012