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The secret of longevity

What’s the secret to a long, happy life?

Russian-American handshakes in space, and the denunciations of Alexander Solzhenitsyn.

Signing of the Helsinki Accords treaty.

Noel Coward, Sean Connery, Tony Jacklin - all tax exiles.

Ford's presidency is working better than most expected.

Travel myths rarely live up to reality.

Big MAC to take over troubled NYC finances.

Doctors strike over rocketing insurance cover.

Same language, different country can lead to misunderstandings.

Global weather is cooling, say forecasters.