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Markets mixed in volatile trade
European and Asian markets show volatility as worries persist over the strength of financial institutions.
Thai deputy PM quits over clashes
Thailand's deputy PM Chavalit Yongchaiyudh resigns after violent clashes between police and protesters
Australian jet plunge injures 40
A plane makes an emergency landing in Australia after 40 people are injured following a "sudden change in altitude".
Iraq says US troop deal is close
The US and Iraq are close to an agreement over US troops remaining in Iraq after 2008, Iraq's foreign minister says.
Obama Nation author held in Kenya
Kenyan authorities have detained the US author of a highly critical book about Barack Obama, officials say.
Croatia 'mafia hit' spurs sacking
Croatia's prime minister sacks two ministers and the police chief following the "mafia killing" of a lawyer's daughter.
UN urges global biofuel rethink
The UN food agency warns that biofuel policies need to be reviewed to ensure environmental sustainability and protect poorer nations.
'Safer' test for Down's developed
Scientists develop a blood test that could tell a pregnant women if her unborn baby has Down's syndrome.
Prophet bride book appears in US
A novel about the Prophet Muhammad's child bride appears in the US after an attack on the UK publisher.
Don't name your roads Putin St, says Russian PM
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin would rather not have streets named after him, his spokesman says.
Live text - Uefa Cup draw
Tottenham, Man City, Portsmouth and Aston Villa await the draw for the group stage of the Uefa Cup.
Blatter wants foreign owner rules
Fifa president Sepp Blatter calls for tighter controls on wealthy foreign owners in football.
Catching a chill
People in Iceland speak about economic crisis
Fairy-tale feud
Clown-king in court over lucrative rights to wonderland
US election quiz
How closely are you following the US vote?
European and Asian markets show volatility as worries persist over the strength of financial institutions.
Thai deputy PM quits over clashes
Thailand's deputy PM Chavalit Yongchaiyudh resigns after violent clashes between police and protesters
Australian jet plunge injures 40
A plane makes an emergency landing in Australia after 40 people are injured following a "sudden change in altitude".
Iraq says US troop deal is close
The US and Iraq are close to an agreement over US troops remaining in Iraq after 2008, Iraq's foreign minister says.
Obama Nation author held in Kenya
Kenyan authorities have detained the US author of a highly critical book about Barack Obama, officials say.
Croatia 'mafia hit' spurs sacking
Croatia's prime minister sacks two ministers and the police chief following the "mafia killing" of a lawyer's daughter.
UN urges global biofuel rethink
The UN food agency warns that biofuel policies need to be reviewed to ensure environmental sustainability and protect poorer nations.
'Safer' test for Down's developed
Scientists develop a blood test that could tell a pregnant women if her unborn baby has Down's syndrome.
Prophet bride book appears in US
A novel about the Prophet Muhammad's child bride appears in the US after an attack on the UK publisher.
Don't name your roads Putin St, says Russian PM
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin would rather not have streets named after him, his spokesman says.
Live text - Uefa Cup draw
Tottenham, Man City, Portsmouth and Aston Villa await the draw for the group stage of the Uefa Cup.
Blatter wants foreign owner rules
Fifa president Sepp Blatter calls for tighter controls on wealthy foreign owners in football.
Catching a chill
People in Iceland speak about economic crisis
Fairy-tale feud
Clown-king in court over lucrative rights to wonderland
US election quiz
How closely are you following the US vote?
