The charity said the number of children and young people suffering life-limiting or life-threatening conditions was far higher than previously thought and that its long-term vision was to ensure that they could all access the services they need.

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New computer-guided systems for pinpoint radiation can zap tumors at far higher doses than previously possible, without destroying healthy tissue.

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It wasn't clear how the government arrived at the latest tally of hostages, which was far higher than the 41 foreigners the militants had claimed previously.

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