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Pakistan trio out of England tour Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:44:38 GMTThe three Pakistan cricketers accused of corruption will miss the rest of their tour of England but maintain their innocence.
PM backs Hague over aide rumours Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:57:02 GMTDavid Cameron supports William Hague "100%" following speculation about the foreign secretary's private life, the PM's spokeswoman says.
Bid for Mid-East peace to begin Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:46:48 GMTThe first direct peace talks between the Israeli and Palestinian leaders in 20 months are to begin, despite fresh violence and the threat of more.
Ministers propose 45p drink price Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:51:44 GMTThe Scottish government says drinkers should be charged a minimum of 45p for every unit of alcohol as part of efforts to cut consumption.
RBS to cut a further 3,500 jobs Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:57:47 GMTRoyal Bank of Scotland is planning to cut 3,500 jobs from its technical and back office division.
Pair held over 'honour killing' Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:57:20 GMTThe parents of so-called "honour killing" victim Shafilea Ahmed are arrested on suspicion of her murder, sources say.
Four power firms face sales probe Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:26:49 GMTFour of the "big six" UK energy suppliers are to be investigated amid concerns of mis-selling to customers, the regulator says.
Strike 'kills Afghan civilians' Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:42:03 GMTTen election campaign workers have been killed in an air strike by Nato-led forces in Afghanistan, Afghan officials say.
Police complaint numbers revealed Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:43:58 GMTAt least 2,000 police officers were subject to three or more complaints by members of the public in the last year, figures obtained by the BBC show.
Creation was Godless says Hawking Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:18:26 GMTThere is no place for God in theories on the creation of the Universe, Professor Stephen Hawking concludes in a new book.
Rare bronze Roman lantern found in field Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:20:11 GMTA metal detecting enthusiast finds what is believed to be the only intact Roman lantern made out of bronze ever discovered in Britain.
Carson out of England qualifier Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:47:50 GMTGoalkeeper Scott Carson is released from the England squad to face Bulgaria in the Euro 2012 qualifier on Friday because of a family bereavement.
Murray eases through in New York Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:19:44 GMTBritain's Andy Murray cruises into the second round of the US Open with a straight-sets victory over Slovakia's Lukas Lacko.
Pietersen apologises for outburst Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:22:57 GMTKevin Pietersen apologises for the outburst which followed his omission from England's limited-overs squads for the series against Pakistan.
Weir, Miller, Hutton set to start Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:33:59 GMTDavid Weir, Kenny Miller and Alan Hutton all look certain to start for Scotland in Friday's Euro 2012 qualifier in Lithuania.
Woodgate left out of Spurs squad Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:26:19 GMTJonathan Woodgate is left out of Tottenham's 25-man squad but Manchester United include Owen Hargreaves.
Rangers' plan to stop riot re-run Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:42:23 GMTRangers fans will go into a "holding zone" ahead of their team's Champions League match in Manchester, to prevent a re-run of the 2008 riots.
More Pakistan flood aid pledged Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:46:28 GMTAn extra £300,000 of emergency funding is pledged by the Scottish government to help the relief effort in Pakistan.
Suicide after killing ex-partner Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:30:39 GMTA nurse found dead at her Bridgend home was unlawfully killed by her former partner, a coroner rules.
Powers vote question 'confusing' Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:08:18 GMTThe wording of the proposed question for next year's referendum on further assembly powers should be redrafted, says the election watchdog.
DR Congo rape numbers rise to 240 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:27:09 GMTSome 240 women, girls and babies may have been raped after rebels seized a town in DR Congo, the UN says.
Senegal star launches TV channel Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:11:24 GMTPop star Youssou N'dour officially launches his own television station in Senegal after a two-year struggle with the authorities.
Independent Wilkie backs Gillard Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:03:09 GMTOne 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 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:57:50 GMTThree 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 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:54:19 GMTThe European Commission criticises France over its expulsions of Roma (Gypsies) and requests more information about the crackdown.
ECB ups eurozone growth forecasts Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:32:34 GMTThe European Central Bank raises its forecast for eurozone growth for this year and next year, and keeps interest rates on hold.
Ecuador in migrant massacre row Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:22:09 GMTHonduras accuses Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa of risking the life of a Honduran migrant who survived last month's Mexico massacre.
Chile miners given first hot meal Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:14:31 GMTChilean miners trapped underground receive their first hot meal in 26 days, as Nasa experts arrive at the mine site.
Obama hails US operation in Iraq Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:11:52 GMTPresident 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 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:16:56 GMTTwo Yemenis arrested in Amsterdam on suspicion of planning a terror attack are released, prosecutors in the Netherlands say.
Pakistan mourns as Lahore toll up Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:18:53 GMTThree days of mourning begins in Pakistan after bomb attacks on a Shia Muslim procession in Lahore city kill 31 people.
Afghan bank 'to avoid collapse' Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:34:24 GMTThe head of Afghanistan's Central Bank tells the BBC he will not allow the country's biggest commercial bank to collapse.
Hurricane prompts US evacuations Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:07:29 GMTEvacuations begin in areas of the US East Coast likely to be hit by Hurricane Earl, which has strengthened to a category four storm again.
Discovery Channel gunman killed Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:53:14 GMTPolice shoot dead a gunman who took three hostages at the Discovery Communications HQ near Washington and free his prisoners.
House prices fall again in August Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:44:18 GMTHouse prices fell for the second month in a row in August, according to the Nationwide building society.
Zara launches online retail store Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:35:48 GMTZara starts selling its clothes online for the first time following similar moves from Gap and Banana Republic last month.
Recruitment firm warns on UK jobs Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:37:37 GMTAlthough firms are replacing employees who have left, they are not creating new jobs, the UK's largest recruitment company warns.
Decision due on voting question Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:44:58 GMTThe Electoral Commission is to give its verdict on the proposed question for the referendum on further powers for the Welsh assembly.
School meals 'help fussy eaters' Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:15:47 GMTSchool lunches can tempt fussy eaters to try new foods, a survey carried out in England for the School Food Trust suggests.
Brain training may delay dementia Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:07:57 GMTPeople who do puzzles and crosswords may stave off dementia longer but experience a more rapid decline once the disease sets in, a study suggests.
Ellen MacArthur's global ambition Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:15:20 GMTYachtswoman Ellen MacArthur has set herself a new challenge - creating an educational foundation to promote sustainability.
Shoesmith given leave to appeal Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:15:40 GMTSharon Shoesmith is given leave to appeal over her sacking as the head of children's services at Haringey Council after the death of Baby Peter.
One in nine schools 'half empty' Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:41:20 GMTFigures obtained by the BBC suggest that in one in nine Scottish primary schools at least 60% of places are unfilled.
Samsung releases iPad competitor Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:15:53 GMTSamsung has become the latest manufacturer to enter into the tablet computer market with its Galaxy Tab.
Global broadband divide revealed Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:45:35 GMTThe global disparity in access to broadband around the world and the cost of a connection is revealed by UN figures.
Apple launches MySpace challenger Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:48:35 GMTApple launches a music-based social network called Ping as part of its latest upgrade to the iTunes music software.
Weather clash causes snowy winter Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:34:00 GMTThe collision of two major weather events can explain unusually large snowfall in the US and Northern Europe, researchers say.
Ancient reef uncovered in Pacific Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:58:41 GMTAn ancient reef may provide scientists with clues about what will happen to coral when sea temperatures rise.
Floods swamp south Sudan region Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:53:14 GMTSome 57,000 people have been forced from their homes because of dramatic floods in south-western Sudan over the past month, officials say.
Majority 'agree with arts change' Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:16:59 GMTTwo-thirds of people agree with the government stance on cutting arts funding and relying more on private cash, a survey suggests.
Talent contestant denied tribunal Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:40:46 GMTA former Britain's Got Talent hopeful who claimed she was discriminated against at an audition fails to get her case taken to an employment tribunal.
Corrie to go live for anniversary Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:36:04 GMTCoronation Street is to broadcast a live episode as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, soap bosses confirm.
Been and Gone Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:36:16 GMTOur regular column covering the passing of significant - but lesser reported - people of the past month.
Why does PPE rule Britain? Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:57:23 GMTIt is the degree of choice among the Westminster elite, claiming six cabinet members and three Labour leadership contenders among its alumni. Why does Oxford's Politics, Philosophy and Economics course dominate public life?
Cavers dig for three county dream Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:05:18 GMTCavers Tim Allen and Hugh St Lawrence give BBC News a glimpse of the cramped conditions as they try to connect three English counties by an underground network of tunnels.
Marriage proposal to Chile miner Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:28:44 GMTThe BBC's James Reynolds has been at the San Jose mine in Chile, where he spoke to the partner of one of the trapped miners.
Rare pygmy hippo makes zoo debut Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:20:47 GMTA rare male pygmy hippopotamus born in a Polish zoo two weeks ago has appeared in public for the first time.
My dad worked for the mafia Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:08:17 GMTJennifer Mascia gave World News America a first person account of her extraordinary childhood and her surprise at finding out about her father's mafia past.
Hague 'had enough' of allegations Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:23:09 GMTForeign Secretary William Hague has told reporters why he issued a statement rejecting rumours of an improper relationship with one of his special advisers, Christopher Myers, who has since resigned from his job.
Just a prop Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:57:23 GMTDoes a Tony Blair-style drink habit do you any harm?
'The Stig' Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:28:28 GMTProfile of man who has won the right to say he is Top Gear driver
Stop or go? Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:53:02 GMTIs now a good time to buy a property?
Breakfast TV quiz Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:40:23 GMT7 questions on Roland Rat, Mr Motivator and early mornings
Hollywood moment Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:10:53 GMTTown stars in adaptation of Jack Kerouac classic On the Road
'Noo Yoik' Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:10:01 GMTDocumenting New Yorkers' changing accents
Andy Murray column Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:23:06 GMT'The heat has been brutal but the result was good'
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