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Depression leads to worst health
Depression is more a disabling condition than angina, arthritis, asthma and diabetes, research suggests.
Delphi reaches settlement with GM
US car parts firm Delphi reaches a final settlement with its former parent company, General Motors.
Typhoon Fitow hits central Japan
Typhoon Fitow hits the Japanese capital region, killing one man and leaving several people missing.
Five breaches at farm disease lab
Investigations into the recent foot-and-mouth outbreak find five bio-security breaches at a government lab.
Morocco to elect new parliament
Morocco is to elect a new parliament, with a moderate Islamist opposition party expected to make large gains.
US terror law 'unconstitutional'
A US court strikes down parts of the Patriot Act allowing the FBI to secretly access internet records.
Rise in rare bird mystifies experts
Two rare species of wild bird are doing well in Scotland despite falling numbers in the rest of Europe.
Tennis: Djokovic into semi-final
Third seed Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Moya 6-4 7-6 (9-7) 6-1 in their US Open quarter-final on Thursday.
Back pain sufferers need to work
People with conditions such as back pain and arthritis need to stay in work as much as possible, a UK report says.
US bid to boost Asian democracy
US President George W Bush calls for stronger democracy in Asia in a speech ahead of the Apec summit in Sydney.
Specialist schools 'not better'
Research suggests specialist status does little if anything to improve a school's performance.
Bin Laden 'to issue 9/11 video'
Osama bin Laden will release a video to mark the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, an Islamist website claims.
Most people 'want Iraq pull-out'
Two-thirds of people across the world want US-led troops out of Iraq within a year, a BBC poll suggests.
Italians pay respect to Pavarotti
Hundreds of people gather in Modena's main square in Italy to pay their respects to the late tenor Luciano Pavarotti.
Phil Spector lawyer wraps up case
The defence in the US murder trial of Phil Spector urges jurors to acquit the producer in closing arguments.
US 'must reduce presence in Iraq'
The US should reduce troop presence in Iraq so as not to appear an "occupying force", a key report says.
More bodies found in Felix wake
At least 65 people are known to have been killed by Hurricane Felix in Nicaragua and Honduras, officials say.
Apple in iPhone price cut apology
Apple offers compensation to customers who have already bought an iPhone - after the firm cut $200 (£100) off the price.
Virus implicated in bee decline
A virus has emerged as the unanticipated suspect in the mysterious decline of North American bees.
Algeria bomb 'kills at least 10'
At least 10 people are killed and several injured in a suicide bombing in Algeria, local security sources say.
Bangladesh news channel off air
Bangladesh's only private 24-hour news channel goes off air, after being told not to show footage of riots.
Paraguay's Oviedo leaves prison
Ex-general Lino Oviedo, convicted of plotting to overthrow Paraguay's government, is freed on parole.
Fraud ring uncovered in Nigeria
A multi-million dollar fraud ring has been cracked in Nigeria involving counterfeit cheques, say investigators.
NY taxi strike over 'spy in cab'
New Yorkers face the second day of a strike by taxi drivers angry over the introduction of new technology.
Warning of new Horn of Africa war
War could break out again between Ethiopia and Eritrea over their border, a former UN envoy warns.
Hurricane aid reaches Nicaragua
Aid starts arriving in Nicaragua, where Hurricane Felix killed at least 40 people and left thousands homeless.
UK jets shadow Russian bombers
Britain and Norway send jet fighters to intercept eight Russian long-range bombers in the Arctic.
Toyota stalwart moves to Chrysler
The first non-Japanese member of the Toyota board leaves the firm to become president of rival Chrysler.
World economy 'facing slowdown'
The IMF says that global economic growth is likely to be dampened by the turbulence which has swept world markets.
McEwan named on Booker shortlist
Ian McEwan, Lloyd Jones and Nicola Barker are among the authors who are shortlisted for the Booker Prize.
UK jets 'chase Russian bombers'
Britain and Norway send jet fighters to shadow eight Russian long-range bombers in the Arctic.
Truce to end fighting in DR Congo
The DR Congo army and rebels agree a ceasefire in a town at the centre of recent fighting, UN says.
Arsenic alarm in Bihar villages
Arsenic levels have risen to alarming levels in many districts of the Indian state of Bihar, officials say.
Iraqi forces 'cannot stand alone'
Iraq's security forces will not be able to take over from US troops within the next 18 months, a new report finds.
Militants killed in Gaza clashes
Three Palestinian militants are killed in clashes with Israeli army forces in the south of the Gaza Strip.
Cholera-hit Indians 'face hunger'
Tribal people are facing starvation in eastern India where cholera has killed scores in recent weeks.
Fresh Darfur peace talks agreed
Sudan and Darfur rebels will hold peace talks on 27 October, the Khartoum government and the UN say.
Tenors lead tributes to Pavarotti
Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras lead tributes to opera star Luciano Pavarotti, who has died aged 71.
Spector 'is a killer', court told
Prosecutors tell a jury that producer Phil Spector is guilty of murder, in their closing statement.
Tsunami concern for Bay of Bengal
The northern end of the Bay of Bengal could be at risk of giant earthquakes and tsunamis in the coming decades, scientists say.
Israel accused over Lebanon war
Human rights campaigners accuse Israel of carrying out indiscriminate air strikes in the 2006 war in Lebanon.
ECB leaves interest rates on hold
The European Central Bank opts to keep interest rates on hold at 4% as jitters unsettle world markets.
Syria 'fires on Israel warplanes'
Syria says it opened fire on Israeli jets that were violating its air space and forced them to leave.
Police to quiz Madeleine's mother
The mother of Madeleine McCann is to be re-interviewed as a witness by Portuguese detectives.
Mosquito virus arrives in Europe
A debilitating tropical virus carried by mosquitos has become established in Europe for the first time.
Facebook opens profiles to public
Social networking site offers profiles to search engines and gives users chance to opt out.
Tendulkar 'not to retire'
The Indian board dismisses reports that Sachin Tendulkar plans to retire from one-day cricket.
Sholay tribute fails to impress
A Bollywood film meant to be a tribute to the iconic Hindi movie Sholay (Flames) flops at the box office.
Emergency rule declared in Fiji
A state of emergency is imposed in Fiji, three months after the previous one was lifted.
Credit fears spark fresh action
The European Central Bank boosts liquidity in the banking system again after warning of fresh volatility in the markets.
Football: Wenger stays at Arsenal
Arsene Wenger agrees to sign a new three-year contract at Arsenal, BBC Sport understands.
Leone poll peace rally cancelled
A peace rally involving the two candidates in Sierra Leone's presidential run-off on Saturday is called off.
Red Cross builds Shalit pressure
The Red Cross chief meets the head of Hamas in Gaza to press for a visit to captured Israeli soldier, Gilad Shalit.
Islamists in Somali alliance plan
Islamists and opposition leaders meet in Eritrea to forge a common front against Somalia's transitional government.
Nepal's prince has heart attack
Nepal's Crown Prince Paras is rushed to hospital after suffering a heart attack.
Fears mount for missing Fossett
Fear are growing for the safety of record-breaking US pilot Steve Fossett, missing in Nevada since Monday.
Monks seize troops in Burma town
Monks take about 20 troops hostage in a town in Burma, a day after clashes at an anti-government protest.
Deadly storms lash Mexico's coast
Tropical storm Henriette hits Mexico's west coast as Nicaragua says 38 people died after Hurricane Felix.
UK row over farm payments
The government is criticised by MPs for the failure to pay EU subsidies to thousands of farmers on time.
Germany hunts 10 terror suspects
Germany hunts some 10 people believed to have helped three men held over an alleged anti-US bomb plot.
'Taleban killed' in Afghan clash
The US-led coalition says it has killed at least 40 suspected Taleban rebels in clashes in Afghanistan.
US air strike in Baghdad kills 14
At least 14 people are killed in a US air attack which took place in Baghdad overnight, police say.
Guilty Hyundai boss escapes jail
S Korea upholds a conviction of the head of the Hyundai motor group, but suspends his prison sentence.