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Bringing life to dying languages

Australia and its immediate neighbours are home to a third of the world's languages, most of which could disappear without trace. A national archive project is capturing what it can, and making the resource available online to researchers and regional cultural centres.

http://www.newser.com/story/34563/look-to-danes-for-energy-know-how.html

"Hey, America, looking for a way to solve the energy crisis? Try following Denmark's lead, writes Thomas L. Friedman in the New York Times.

Google launches Maori search engine

Coinciding with Maori Language Week, the company yesterday launched Google Aotearoa to cater specially for people who speak the language of New Zealand's indigenous people.

Wind farms: now we've got the biggest in Europe

ALEX Salmond declared Scotland on the brink of a renewables revolution yesterday as he gave the go-ahead for the largest wind farm in Europe. The First Minister told the World Renewable Energy Congress in Glasgow the green light had been given to a 152-turbine project in South L …

Russian becomes enemy language in former USSR

The Russian administration has decided to do everything possible to make Russian the official language in all countries of the former USSR (currently known as the Commonwealth of Independent States, CIS).

Festivalgoers recycle rubbish into a tidy profit

Denmark's Roskilde music festival, northern Europe's largest annual music showcase, prides itself as one of the world's most environmentally friendly summer events. UK festivals are now beginning to adopt some of its innovative eco ideas

Only third of Scots favour independence

Despite the best efforts of Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond, a YouGov survey for the Daily Telegraph reveals that a majority of voters favour the status quo delivering a blow to those who want to break up the Union.

So what do you know about Scotland? (Great little quiz)

In the final part of a series to mark the opening of Scotland: A Changing Nation at the Museum of Scotland, CLAIRE SMITH poses 30 questions to test your knowledge of our modern nation and the characters who shaped it

Obama Says That American Kids Should Be More Concerned About Speaking Spanish First.

SEN. BARACK OBAMA (D-IL), PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: Instead of worrying about whether immigrants can learn English, they will learn English. You need to make sure your child can speak Spanish

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