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Bid for Middle East peace begins
The US Secretary of State tells the Israeli and Palestinian leaders they have the 'opportunity to end this conflict' as direct peace talks begin.
Explosion on Gulf of Mexico rig
An explosion rips through an offshore oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, west of the site of the blast in April that caused a huge oil spill.
Strike 'kills Afghan civilians'
Ten election campaign workers have been killed in an air strike by Nato-led forces in Afghanistan, Afghan officials say.
US East Coast on hurricane alert
Areas along the US East Coast declare states of emergency as Hurricane Earl churns towards the region, forecast to brush land on Thursday night.
German banker 'should be fired'
The German central bank calls on the country's president to dismiss one of its board members over comments he made about immigration and Jews.
Manila in hostage coffin 'mix-up'
The Philippines vows to probe claims that coffins of three of Hong Kong's eight victims of last week's hijacking in Manila were wrongly labelled.
Red Cross asks for more Pakistan funds
ICRC increases its Pakistan floods appeal by $76m as it warns that only a fraction of humanitarian needs are being met.
Man held over Russia club blaze
Police in Spain arrest a Russian man wanted for questioning about a fire at a Russian nightclub that killed more than 150 people in 2009.
Ecuador in migrant massacre row
Honduras accuses Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa of risking the life of a Honduran migrant who survived last month's Mexico massacre.
Russia extends grain export ban
Russia will consider lifting its grain export ban only after the next year's harvest has been reaped, Vladimir Putin says.
More than 10,000 vehicles stuck in new China jam
More than 10,000 vehicles are stuck in a 120km (75-mile) traffic jam on China's Beijing to Tibet motorway.
Puzzles and crosswords 'may delay dementia'
People who do puzzles and crosswords may stave off dementia longer but experience a more rapid decline once the disease sets in, a study suggests.
'Lights out' help migratory birds
A growing number of New York sky-scrapers switch off their lights at night to help reduce the number of migratory birds hitting the buildings.
Burger King is sold for $3.26bn
Burger King is being sold to private equity firm 3G Capital in a deal valued at $3.26bn (£2.1bn), it has been announced.
Chile miners given first hot meal
Chilean miners trapped underground receive their first hot meal in 26 days, as Nasa experts arrive at the mine site.
Brazil arrests city's government
Brazilian police arrest almost the entire city council in Dourados on suspicion of corruption, putting a judge in temporary control of the government.
SA to resume Zimbabwe expulsions
South Africa is to start expelling Zimbabweans again, from 31 December, the government announces.
DR Congo 'genocide' file delayed
The UN postpones the release of a draft report that accuses the Rwandan army of possible genocide in DR Congo till next month.
Independent Wilkie backs Gillard
One of four key independent lawmakers endorses Australian PM Julia Gillard, leaving her just two seats short of the majority needed to form the next government.
Typhoon hits South Korean capital
Three people die as Seoul is hit by its strongest typhoon in 15 years, while storms continue to cause heavy rain and landslides in China.
EU critical of France over Roma
The European Commission criticises France over its expulsions of Roma (Gypsies) and requests more information about the crackdown.
ECB ups eurozone growth forecasts
The European Central Bank raises its forecast for eurozone growth for this year and next year, and keeps interest rates on hold.
Obama hails US operation in Iraq
President Barack Obama hails the end of US combat operations in Iraq, saying the US has paid 'a huge price' to 'put Iraq's future in its people's hands'.
Netherlands frees Yemeni suspects
Two Yemenis arrested in Amsterdam on suspicion of planning a terror attack are released, prosecutors in the Netherlands say.
Pakistan scandal takes new twist
BBC Sport understands that police investigating alleged corruption involving three Pakistani cricketers believe that video evidence crucial to the case is authentic, despite fresh claims to the contrary.
Pakistan mourns as Lahore toll up
Three days of mourning begins in Pakistan after bomb attacks on a Shia Muslim procession in Lahore city kill 31 people.
PM backs Hague over aide rumours
David Cameron supports William Hague '100%' following speculation about the foreign secretary's private life, the PM's spokeswoman says.
Man beat wife and girl to death
A florist beat his wife and daughter to death with a rubber mallet before hanging himself amid fears he would lose his biggest customer, an inquest hears.
Dell pulls out of battle for 3Par
Dell withdraws its bid for 3Par after rival Hewlett-Packard raises its offer for the data storage company to $2.1bn.
Afghan bank 'to avoid collapse'
The head of Afghanistan's Central Bank tells the BBC he will not allow the country's biggest commercial bank to collapse.
Zara launches online retail store
Zara starts selling its clothes online for the first time following similar moves from Gap and Banana Republic last month.
Live text - US Open day four
Roger Federer Top seed Caroline Wozniacki takes centre stage on day four at the US Open with Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova and Novak Djokovic in action later.
Queiroz gets six-month suspension
Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz is suspended for six months after it is ruled that he disrupted an anti-doping test ahead of the World Cup.
Surgery rules Onions out of Ashes
England and Durham pace bowler Graham Onions to miss the Ashes series against Australia this winter because of a back operation.
Zeta Jones reveals cancer anger
Catherine Zeta Jones reveals she is 'furious' that doctors failed to detect husband Michael Douglas' throat cancer earlier.
Bob Dylan art debuts in Denmark
Some of musician Bob Dylan's artwork, never seen before by the public, is to be displayed at Denmark's National Gallery.
Singer Sami urges Pakistan relief
British singer-songwriter Sami Yusuf, billed as 'Islam's biggest rock star', is donating profits from his latest single to help flood victims in Pakistan.
Peru island makes gains from guano
An island off Peru is making money from selling bird poo to use as organic fertiliser.
Typhoon hits South Korean capital
Three people die as Seoul is hit by its strongest typhoon in 15 years, while storms continue to cause heavy rain and landslides in China.
Female circumcision widespead in Egypt
A doctor in Egypt is being taken to court for carrying out an illegal operation to circumcise young girls following the death of a 13-year-old.
Handover marks 'new chapter' for Iraq
US Vice-President Joe Biden has spoken at a ceremony marking the end of US combat operations in Iraq.
Samsung unveils rival to Apple's iPad
Samsung has become the latest challenger to enter the tablet computer battle, unveiling its Galaxy Tab at the IFA conference in Berlin.
Cricketer's village react to scandal
What do Mohammad Amir's family and home-village make of his alleged involvement in a cricket betting scam?
Jolie appeals for Pakistan support
Actress and UNHCR goodwill ambassador Angelina Jolie has issued an appeal for increased public support in providing help and relief for the millions of people who have been affected by the floods in Pakistan.
Michael Douglas speaks of cancer
Actor Michael Douglas has given his first interview since announcing he has throat cancer.
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In pictures
Hindus celebrate birth of Krishna at Janmashtami celebration
Poo power
How Peru is converting bird droppings into energy
Bowled over
Home village of Pakistani cricket star shocked at fixing allegations
'Lifeline service'
BBC Burmese marks 70 years of broadcasting
Feeling the heat
Unease spreads over Sarkozy's Roma expulsions
Helping hand
Celebrities step in to help Pakistan floods victims
Hard work, soft hands
Images of Ghanaian women making shea butter
Hero's welcome?
Russia's returning spies will find it difficult to adjust