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A paedophile who cut his friend’s throat and tasted his blood was jailed for life today after begging a judge to throw away the key.

Doctors in California think high autism rates in the Silicon Valley area could be down to the 'computer geek' genes of its workers.

Hand-held computer maker Psion said today it is to cut 250 jobs across Europe as it faces up to weaker demand in the saturated consumer market.