World Update from BBC News
North 'cheapest for seaside home'The cheapest place to buy a home by the sea is in the north of Scotland, according to the latest property figures.Japan's fashion rebellion goes WestAn underground youth culture in Japan that rebels against traditional eastern beauty is spreading to the West, the BBC's Nina Robinson reports.Top envoy in Honduras for talksA top Latin American diplomat arrives in Honduras to demand the restoration of ousted President Manuel Zelaya.'I was given a cold to help others'Researchers are giving people colds in a bid to understand its effects on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).Alaska Governor Palin to resignRepublican ex-vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin is to quit as Alaska governor amid speculation about a possible presidential bid.Self-help 'makes you feel worse'Bridget Jones is not alone in turning to self-help mantras to boost her spirits, but a study warns they may have the opposite effect.Russia 'agrees US troop transit'An Obama administration official says Russia has agreed to let US troops bound for Afghanistan fly through its airspace.Profile: Andy MurrayFrom surly teenager to national hero, Andy Murray is a huge tennis talent who will not stop until he wins a Grand Slam.
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