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North Korea missile tests defy UN
North Korea test-fires seven short-range missiles in an apparent act of defiance on America's Independence Day.
Burma junta leader snubs UN chief
Burma's military ruler refuses to let visiting UN chief Ban Ki-moon meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
BT offers holidays for pay cuts
Phone giant BT offers staff the chance of long holidays in return for a big pay cut, in a bid to cut costs during the downturn.
Mousavi 'must face treason trial'
A conservative Iranian daily says the main protest leader should be tried for treason for inciting unrest after June's elections.
Chechen police die in Ingushetia
Nine Chechen police are killed in Russia's volatile republic of Ingushetia in one of the deadliest attacks in recent months.
Honduran court defiant on Zelaya
Honduras' high court rejects a demand by the Organization of American States to reinstate ousted President Manuel Zelaya.
US soldiers killed in Afghanistan
The US military in Afghanistan says two of its soldiers have been killed in an explosion in eastern Paktika province.
Self-help 'makes you feel worse'
Bridget Jones is not alone in turning to self-help mantras to boost her spirits, but a study warns they may have the opposite effect.
Alaska Governor Palin to resign
Republican ex-vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin is to quit as Alaska governor amid speculation about a possible presidential bid.
How honeybee mobs smother giant hornets to death
Bees smother hornets in a "bee ball" that kills the giant predators with heat and carbon dioxide.
In-form Venus faces familiar foe
Venus Williams chases her sixth Wimbledon title and her third in a row when she faces sister Serena in Saturday's women's final.
Murray sets sights on US Open win
A determined Andy Murray shrugs off his Wimbledon semi-final disappointment and sets his sights on winning the US Open.
Are you worried about swine flu?
The UN’s top health official has said the worldwide spread of swine flu is now unstoppable. Are you concerned?
Fatal flats fire 'is suspicious'
An investigation is under way after three adults and three children were killed by a fire in a tower block in south London.
UK investigates Iran charge claim
The British Foreign Office says it is trying to verify reports that one of its embassy employees held in Iran has been charged.
North Korea test-fires seven short-range missiles in an apparent act of defiance on America's Independence Day.
Burma junta leader snubs UN chief
Burma's military ruler refuses to let visiting UN chief Ban Ki-moon meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
BT offers holidays for pay cuts
Phone giant BT offers staff the chance of long holidays in return for a big pay cut, in a bid to cut costs during the downturn.
Mousavi 'must face treason trial'
A conservative Iranian daily says the main protest leader should be tried for treason for inciting unrest after June's elections.
Chechen police die in Ingushetia
Nine Chechen police are killed in Russia's volatile republic of Ingushetia in one of the deadliest attacks in recent months.
Honduran court defiant on Zelaya
Honduras' high court rejects a demand by the Organization of American States to reinstate ousted President Manuel Zelaya.
US soldiers killed in Afghanistan
The US military in Afghanistan says two of its soldiers have been killed in an explosion in eastern Paktika province.
Self-help 'makes you feel worse'
Bridget Jones is not alone in turning to self-help mantras to boost her spirits, but a study warns they may have the opposite effect.
Alaska Governor Palin to resign
Republican ex-vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin is to quit as Alaska governor amid speculation about a possible presidential bid.
How honeybee mobs smother giant hornets to death
Bees smother hornets in a "bee ball" that kills the giant predators with heat and carbon dioxide.
In-form Venus faces familiar foe
Venus Williams chases her sixth Wimbledon title and her third in a row when she faces sister Serena in Saturday's women's final.
Murray sets sights on US Open win
A determined Andy Murray shrugs off his Wimbledon semi-final disappointment and sets his sights on winning the US Open.
Are you worried about swine flu?
The UN’s top health official has said the worldwide spread of swine flu is now unstoppable. Are you concerned?
Fatal flats fire 'is suspicious'
An investigation is under way after three adults and three children were killed by a fire in a tower block in south London.
UK investigates Iran charge claim
The British Foreign Office says it is trying to verify reports that one of its embassy employees held in Iran has been charged.
