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# bless the rains

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US network plays Toto's Africa over Mandela memorial footage

The station has been criticised for its decision.

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Dec 10th 2013, 3:52 PM

7 reasons to be secretly glad the Irish heatwave is over

We can’t say it openly, but the rain is a good thing. Here’s why.

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Jul 24th 2013, 12:56 PM

Which 80s hit is suddenly back in the charts?

And forever in the top five in our hearts.

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May 23rd 2013, 11:32 AM