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16 July 2017

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News imageImage of plans

Harbour expansion cash boost of £11.7m

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announces new money for the Aberdeen project on a visit to the city.

News imageA man smoking

Smoke-free prisons target date set

The Scottish Prison Service intends to end smoking by inmates in November 2018 to protect prison staff.

News imageFoula

Map for every resident of remote isle

Ordnance Survey discovered the small Scottish island was the only place not to have one of its custom made maps.

News imageImage of person and bus

Robots with better eyesight and intelligent drones

Scottish researchers develop an artificial intelligence system that can recognise different types of cars and people.

News imageSouth Korea's Park Sung-hyun

Park 'floating in sky' after major win

South Korea's Park Sung-hyun wins the US Women's Open by two strokes from teenage amateur Choi Hye-jin.

News imageTogolese striker Emmanuel Adebayor speaks exclusively to the BBC about the family issues that have dogged his career.

'I don't talk to my family any more'

Togolese striker Emmanuel Adebayor speaks exclusively to the BBC about the family issues that have dogged his career.

News imageJon Snow on Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones: Forged in India

India's traditional craft skills in demand for Game of Thrones

News imageA picture of Dilbahor Yoqubova, an official in Uzbekistan's justice ministry, who accused "illiterate mullahs" of sanctioning polygamous marriages.

Polygamy crackdown leads to fierce debate

A crackdown on the practice has led to an intense online debate in Uzbekistan.

News imageInterview screen shot of Harry's co-founder

Shaving boss: 'Create space in your day'

CEO Secrets: Shaving disruptor says 'Create space in your day'

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