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• Taking an 'inner-tube taxi' to Thailand
  Burma is one of the world's most closed and internationally isolated states and yet a steady stream of people and goods make their way across the Thai-Burmese border each day, as Rachel Harvey reports.
  
  
• Toyota makes mass recall of Prius
  Toyota recalls thousands of Prius cars in Japan because of braking problems, in the latest blow to the world's largest carmaker.
  
  
• US snow: Your pictures II
  Parts of the eastern United States remain largely paralysed after some of the heaviest snowfall in decades. You've been sending us your pictures of snow.
  
  
• 'Third-hand smoke' risk warning
  Lingering residue from tobacco smoke that clings to upholstery, clothing and the skin releases cancer-causing agents, warn experts.
  
  
• Carlos Ghosn's zero emission goal
  Carlos Ghosn, the head of Nissan-Renault, tells the BBC about his company's plans for an electric car future - and defends the bail-outs received by the industry during the financial crisis.
  
  
• More snow expected in eastern US
  New snow fall is forecast to hit the Mid-Atlantic US as some cities remain largely paralysed for a third day after the weekend's heavy snow.
  
  
• Driver seriously injured in crash
  A man in his 50s has been seriously injured after his Mini left the road and overturned in Moray, Grampian Police confirm.
  
  
• Tories 'will not scrap car levy'
  Nottingham's disputed workplace levy will not be cancelled if the Conservatives come to power, the party says.
  
  
• Rescue centre rehomes appeal dogs
  A Derby animal shelter says the response to an appeal for new homes for dogs has exceeded expectations.
  
  
• Profile: Dr Conrad Murray
  Just how much is known about the doctor at the centre of the investigation into Michael Jackson's death?
  
  
• Swan run over after being rescued
  A woman who rescued a swan watches in horror as a 4x4 vehicle mounts a grass verge and runs it over.
  
  
• Funeral of father hit by car held
  The funeral is held of a father-of-five who suffered fatal injuries after being hit by a car is held in Kent.
  
  
• German pensioners in kidnap trial
  Four pensioners appear in a German court charged with kidnapping a financial adviser they blamed for bad investments.
  
  
• Cars damaged by large street gang
  Cars and other property are damaged when up to 100 youths cause problems in a Leicestershire street.
  
  
• Man was shot in 'targeted attack'
  An 18-year-old man is shot in Liverpool in what police believe was a targeted attack.
  
  
• 'Eco-town' plans: The first four
  Further details about the plans for the four pilot eco-towns to be built in England are announced.
  
  
• Arrest in hit-and-run death case
  A man is arrested in Oldham in connection with the death of a teenager in a hit-and-run crash in Huddersfield in 2007.
  
  
• Vehicle tyres slashed near DVLA
  More than 17 vehicles parked near the DVLA had their tyres smashed in a day, said police who are investigating.
  
  
• Couple threatened by pub raiders
  A couple are threatened by a gang of masked burglars during a string of incidents at Lincolnshire pubs.
  
  
• Port boosted by ferry agreement
  Two ferry companies announce a deal to collaborate on cross-channel services from the Port of Ramsgate.