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Fresh Iran sanctions 'only path'
The US says new sanctions against Iran are the 'only path' after Tehran announced it was stepping up uranium enrichment.
Sri Lanka election loser arrested
The defeated candidate in Sri Lanka's presidential election, General Sarath Fonseka, is arrested for 'military offences'.
Michael Jackson's doctor charged
Michael Jackson's ex-doctor arrives in court in Los Angeles to hear an involuntary manslaughter charge over the singer's death.
Yanukovych 'to win Ukraine poll'
Ukraine's pro-Moscow Viktor Yanukovych will win presidential elections, officials say, but PM Yulia Tymoshenko is defiant.
Avalanche kills 11 soldiers in Kashmir
India says at least 17 soldiers have been killed after an avalanche struck a high-altitude military training camp in Kashmir.
'All accounted for' in US blast
Everyone has been accounted for after an explosion at a US power plant, leaving the death toll at five, officials say.
France and Russia in warship deal
France has agreed to sell Russia an advanced warship and is considering a request from Moscow for three others, French defence officials say.
Body found on US flight to Japan
Japanese officials try to identify a body found in the landing gear compartment of a flight that arrived in Tokyo from New York.
German pensioners in kidnap trial
Four pensioners appear in a German court charged with kidnapping a financial adviser they blamed for bad investments.
Tallest building closes viewing deck - a month after it opened
The observation deck on the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the tallest building in the world, closes only a month after it opened.
Sydney sword swallower sets eye-watering world record
An Australian performance artist sets a world record by swallowing 18 swords at the same time.
Katrina tragedy 'inspired Saints'
New Orleans Saints' quarterback Drew Brees said the Hurricane Katrina disaster inspired his side to a 31-17 Super Bowl win over Indianapolis Colts.
Warne blasts Strauss Test absence
Shane Warne describes England captain Andrew Strauss's decision to miss his country's tour of Bangladesh next month as disrespectful.
Open plan
Why surprise plays little part in latest Afghan operation
Iran confuses
What's behind Tehran's plans for further enrichment?
Orange squashed
Ukrainian voters give their verdict on election result
Hewitt on Europe
Is the euro being stretched to breaking point?
Who's talking
How a talent show winner scored in Las Vegas
Port or paradise
Audio slideshow of project threat to Kenya beauty spot
ICC rejects Darfur rebel charges
War crimes charges against a Darfur rebel leader are dropped by International Criminal Court judges.
Migrants saved from Gulf of Aden
Somali fishermen save some 126 migrants who were reportedly forced into the sea at gunpoint by traffickers.
Costa Rica elects female leader
Costa Ricans elect Laura Chinchilla as president, the first woman to occupy the post in the Central American nation.
New Orleans parties after NFL win
Party season comes early to New Orleans as it celebrates a historic win in the US Super Bowl just before Mardi Gras.
Australia tightens migrant rules
Australia's immigration minister says policy will change to focus on skilled migrants, to support mining and health needs.
China shuts down hacking website
Three people are arrested as China's largest training website for hackers is shut down, state media reports.
UK police commander jailed for corruption
Metropolitan Police Commander Ali Dizaei is sentenced to four years for misconduct and perverting the course of justice.
Euro MPs shun data deal with US
A committee of Euro MPs moves to block the renewal of a deal allowing US anti-terror officials to access Europeans' bank data.
Iran opposition leader 'jailed'
An Iranian opposition leader is jailed for six years over unrest following June's disputed presidential election, reports say.
Al-Qaeda offshoot calls for jihad
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula calls on Muslims in the region to wage holy war against the US and its allies.
Asif barred from England matches
Pakistan will be without key fast bowler Mohammad Asif for the two Twenty20 internationals against England later this month.
Villages empty before Afghan push
Hundreds of villagers leave a Taliban-controlled area of Afghanistan ahead of an expected Nato-led offensive.
Policing Mexico's deadliest beat
Katya Adler meets a Mexican widow joining the police on one of the world's most dangerous beats.
Long walk to restore Mandela's office
Andrew Harding visits the Johannesburg building that once housed Nelson Mandela's law firm and finds that long-stalled plans to turn it into a centre for black lawyers say a lot about the pace of change in modern South Africa.
How should the world react to Iran?
The US says sanctions are the 'only path' after Iran said it was stepping up uranium enrichment. What is your reaction?