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China's Hu in product safety vow
Following a series of recalls, China's President Hu Jintao says Beijing takes the issue of product safety seriously.
Powerful 'grab Afghanistan land'
An Afghan minister says land is being illegally appropriated by powerful individuals like MPs and senior officials.
Gun witness anonymity urged
Witnesses to gun crime should be guaranteed anonymity if they give evidence in court, police chiefs say.
Russia to sell arms to Indonesia
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Indonesia, where he is due to sign an arms deal worth $1bn.
Opera legend Pavarotti dies at 71
Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti dies at the age of 71 after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer.
Opera legend Pavarotti dies at 71
Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti dies at the age of 71 after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer.
China, Australia discuss security
Australia and China agree to hold annual security summits at talks ahead of a meeting of Asia-Pacific leaders.
Brazil moves against top senator
Moves are launched in Brazil to remove the senate leader, a key ally of President Lula, amid a corruption scandal.
Hospital mobile bans 'must stay'
Evidence that mobile phones can interfere with vital intensive care equipment has been strengthened.
UN chief to meet Sudanese leader
UN chief Ban Ki-moon is due to meet Sudan President Omar al-Bashir, in an effort to bring peace to Darfur.
Teen boozing 'stores problems'
Teen binge-drinkers are more likely to use drugs, become alcoholics and have criminal convictions, research shows.
Additives 'cause bad behaviour'
Cocktails of food additives in children's diets may be responsible for hyperactive behaviour, say researchers.
Charges over Austria Nazi salutes
Three Austrian conscripts are charged in connection with a video showing young soldiers exchanging Nazi salutes.
UN warns of DR Congo displacement
A UN relief official tours war-torn areas of DR Congo and warns more people could be displaced by fighting.
Noriega given stay of extradition
A US judge delays the extradition to France of ex-Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega to allow an appeal.
Space pile-up 'condemned dinos'
A huge collision in space 160 million years ago set the dinosaurs on the path to extinction, a study claims.
ECB tipped to hold interest rates
Analysts expect the European Central Bank to keep interest rates on hold as jitters continue to affect world markets.
Republicans set for latest debate
US Republican presidential hopefuls take part in the latest debate, as late entrant Fred Thompson prepares to declare.
Nicaragua storm leaves 21 dead
The death toll from Hurricane Felix rises to at least 21, with more than 200 missing, officials in Nicaragua say.
Officers 'lax' over Iraqi deaths
Three US marine officers are disciplined for a "lack of due diligence" in investigating Iraqi civilian deaths.
Villepin berates Sarkozy's style
Former French PM Dominique de Villepin criticises the style of his one-time rival, President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Opera legend Pavarotti 'worsens'
Opera star Luciano Pavarotti's health worsens and he is in a "very serious" condition, Italian media say.
Apple overhauls entire iPod line
New versions of the iPod are unveiled including one with a touch screen and a wi-fi connection.
SA pupils burn 'witches' to death
Two South African women are burned to death after students accuse them of bewitching their school.
Thrilling India win levels series
India beat England by two wickets with just two balls to spare at The Oval to level the seven-match series at 3-3.
Venice honours director Burton
Director Tim Burton is honoured with a career award at the Venice Film Festival.
PM's bid for global health care
Gordon Brown kick-starts a campaign to build national health systems in some of the world's poorest countries.
Iraqi PM urges action on weapons
Iraq's PM calls for weapons to be removed from holy cities after meeting the country's most senior Shia cleric.
Central America braces for floods
Honduras and Nicaragua are on alert for floods and mudslides as heavy rains fall in the wake of Hurricane Felix.
Rebels 'free six Pakistan troops'
Pro-Taleban rebels free six Pakistani soldiers from among scores being held hostage, officials say.
Tennis: Roddick set for Federer
Andy Roddick carries American hopes into the last eight of the US Open against defending champion and Roger Federer.
Boeing Dreamliner to be delayed
Boeing says that the first test flight of its 787 Dreamliner has been delayed by about three months.
Euro MPs urge easing liquids ban
The European Parliament calls for the EU to review restrictions on taking liquids on board aeroplanes.
Jamaica PM 'accepts' poll defeat
Jamaican PM Portia Simpson Miller says she accepts early results of elections which give the opposition a lead.
US B-52 'in nuclear cargo error'
A B-52 bomber flew the length of the US mistakenly loaded with nuclear missiles, air force sources are quoted saying.
Senior Saudi royal demands reform
A senior Saudi prince says he plans to form a political party and criticises other royals for blocking reform.
UK vows to back Turkey's EU bid
British Foreign Secretary David Miliband, insists the UK continues to back full Turkish membership of the EU.
Cypriot leaders meeting for talks
Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat meet in Nicosia.
Foot-and-mouth virus was in pipe
Probes into a foot-and-mouth outbreak in Surrey find the virus was present in a pipe on the nearby Pirbright site.
Zimbabwe flour shortage warning
Zimbabwe's main bread producer warns it only has two days' supply of flour, according to state media.
Live - England v India
Paul Collingwood and Kevin Pietersen are both run-out in the sixth one-day match against India at The Oval.
BBC switches off climate special
The BBC cancels plans for Planet Relief, an awareness-raising TV special, following a debate on impartiality.
Ellie's grandmother 'took drugs'
A woman had mixed drink and drugs when her granddaughter was mauled to death by a pit bull, a court hears.
Canada set for confidence vote
Canadian PM Stephen Harper delays the return of parliament until October, setting up a vote that could trigger an election.
US economy 'heads for slowdown'
The US economy will slow in the second half of the year and the risk of recession remains, the OECD warns.
Call to free Tunisian fishermen
A campaign is launched for the release of seven Tunisian fishermen charged with human trafficking in Italy.
Search for Fossett is to resume
A search for missing US adventurer Steve Fossett is to resume in the Nevada desert shortly, officials say.
Somali insurgents' hideout raided
At least two people die in Somalia's capital in a raid on a house by government forces targeting insurgents.
China executions 'at 10-year low'
The Chinese authorities are expecting fewer executions this year than at any time in the past decade, state media says.
Hurricane Dean 'to cost billions'
The cost to insurers of damage claims from Hurricane Dean will rise into the billions, a leading reinsurer has said.
Polish author jailed for murder
A Polish author is jailed for murdering a businessman, four years after publishing a novel detailing a similar crime.
New boom-time for British tech?
How investment in technology firms can help the UK recreate Silicon Valley.
DRC rebel general calls for peace
DR Congo rebel leader Laurent Nkunda urges the government to abide by a peace process, as heavy fighting continues.
South Korea picks first astronaut
South Korea selects 30-year-old engineer Ko San for a mission to the International Space Station.
Rush-hour Tube delays to continue
Commuters in London can expect more delays despite unions ending a walkout which crippled Tube services.
President stays on in Bangladesh
Bangladesh President Iajuddin Ahmed will stay in his post even though his term has ended, the government says.
General hints at Iraq troop cuts
The top US general in Iraq hints at troop reductions within six months, days ahead of his key report to Congress.
Three held in German terror raids
Three men are detained in Germany on suspicion of planning terrorist attacks, the defence minister says.