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Chancellor warns on consumer debt
Alistair Darling calls on Britain';s banks to be more cautious lenders amid concerns over consumer debt.
Exxon seeks Venezuela oil deal
US oil giant Exxon Mobil is seeking arbitration over a stand-off with Venezuela about seized oil assets.
New foot-and-mouth probe begins
Scientists are investigating the cause of the latest foot-and-mouth outbreak at two farms in Surrey.
Russian 'serial killer' on trial
A Russian grocery worker accused of killing 49 people in woodland near Moscow goes on trial.
DNA hope offered to the McCanns
The inventor of DNA fingerprinting says he would act as an expert witness in the Madeleine McCann case.
Italy urged to go on pasta strike
Consumers'; associations in Italy ask people to abstain from pasta for the day to protest against price rises.
Motorsport: McLaren face hearing
McLaren face a second World Motor Sport Council hearing on Thursday in the long-running row over possession of Ferrari documents.
Ten men beaten to death in India
Ten people believed to be thieves are reported beaten to death by villagers in the northern Indian state of Bihar.
Japanese PM 'to attend hospital'
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will seek hospital treatment, a day after he announced he';d step down.
Child mortality 'at record low'
The UN says fewer children under five are dying than ever before, partly due to increased immunisation.
US sends Afghan to Guantanamo
The US military transfers an Afghan national accused of al-Qaeda membership to Guantanamo Bay.
Mattel apology over toy recalls
Mattel apologises for safety lapses which resulted in the recall of 21 million Chinese-made toys in recent months.
US-China move to halt lead paint
Chinese and US officials sign an agreement to prevent China-made toys coated in lead paint.
Paraguay declares fire emergency
Paraguay';s president declares a state of emergency after fires destroy 100,000 hectares of forest and land.
US accuses Iran over Iraq attacks
Senior US officials single out Iran for criticism, a day after giving a progress report on security in Iraq.
Tory group backs new flight tax
Higher taxes on short haul flights and "gas guzzling" cars are recommended by the Tories'; policy review group.
Lula ally faces Senate expulsion
Brazil';s Senate is to vote on whether to expel its leader, an ally of President Lula, following a corruption scandal.
Football: Scots win in Paris
James McFadden fires Scotland to the top of Euro 2008 qualifying Group B after a nerve-shredding win over France in Paris.
Rachel police saw 'no foul play'
A former police officer says he did not suspect "foul play" when he investigated the death of Rachel Whitear.
US sect leader due to stand trial
Trial set to begin of polygamist sect leader on charges that he coerced a 14-year-old girl into marriage.
Rescuers bound for Sumatra quake
Rescue teams are sent to Sumatra in Indonesia, where a strong earthquake has reduced buildings to rubble.
Zimbabwe stun Aussies in thriller
Zimbabwe beat favourites Australia by five wickets in the World Twenty20.
Saudis question Middle East talks
Saudi Arabia says a US-backed Middle East peace conference will be pointless unless it tackles key issues.
Powers to hold Iran nuclear talks
The US is to host international talks on Iran';s nuclear plans, as Tehran refuses to halt uranium enrichment.
Jon Stewart returns as Oscar host
US comedian Jon Stewart will host the 2008 Oscars, despite mixed reviews for his first attempt two years ago.
Mirror particles form new matter
Rare fragile particles are merged with ordinary electrons to create a new form of matter.
Delhi teacher cleared on "sting"
A court in India says a teacher falsely accused by a TV channel of prostitution must be reinstated.
Baghdad residents protest at wall
Hundreds protest against the building of a wall between a Shia district of Baghdad and a neighbouring Sunni area.
Oil hits record on supply fears
Oil surges to a record of nearly $79, despite Opec saying it will boost oil output to ease cost pressures.
Scotland slump to Pakistan defeat
Shahid Afridi and Umar Gul take four wickets each as Pakistan beat Scotland by 51 runs in the World Twenty20.
Attack on giant Pakistan Buddha
Suspected pro-Taleban militants try to blow up an ancient carving of Buddha in north-west Pakistan.
Iran defiant over EU uranium call
Iran will not stop uranium enrichment despite opposition from the EU, Tehran';s chief nuclear negotiator says.
Singer Ross to receive US honour
Diana Ross and film-maker Martin Scorsese are among the recipients of the Kennedy Center awards.
Austria holds three over 'threat'
Three people are arrested in Austria over a website threat to attack Germany and Austria, officials say.
Police shot dead in north Iraq
Six Iraqi policemen are killed by gunmen in an attack on a checkpoint near the city of Mosul, police say.
McCanns consider own tests on car
The parents of Madeleine McCann are considering independent tests on the hire car that they used in Portugal.
Live - Pakistan v Scotland
Scotland win the toss and bowl first in their opening World Twenty20 match against Pakistan in Durban.
Gorillas head race to extinction
Gorillas, corals and vultures are all closer to extinction, according to the latest bleak analysis of the natural world.
Vote reform talks in Bangladesh
The army-backed authorities in Bangladesh begin talks with political parties on electoral law reforms.
Unions to vote on EU referendum
TUC delegates are expected to back a call for a referendum on the EU treaty - in opposition to Gordon Brown.
Howard sets out retirement plans
Australian prime minister John Howard indicates he will retire within three years if he wins the elections this year.
Islamists in Somali alliance plan
Islamists and opposition leaders are set to join forces to try to overthrow Somalia';s transitional government.
Powerful quake shakes Indonesia
A powerful earthquake of 7.9 magnitude strikes Indonesia, triggering a tsunami alert.
Football: Brazil women see off NZ
Brazil coast to victory over New Zealand in their first match of the Women';s World Cup.
Editor charged over Mubarak story
An Egyptian newspaper editor is charged with spreading false information about President Hosni Mubarak.
Putin accepts cabinet resignation
Russian President Vladimir Putin accepts the resignation of the government of PM Mikhail Fradkov.
S Koreans told 'convert or die'
South Koreans held hostage by the Taleban in Afghanistan say they were told at gunpoint to convert to Islam.
Russia tests giant fuel-air bomb
The Russian air force tests a giant fuel-air bomb which it says is the biggest non-nuclear device in the world.
Chinese web filtering 'erratic'
The great firewall of China often fails to block banned words finds a US study of its effectiveness.
Cancer doubt remains over mobiles
The long-term cancer risk of mobile phone use cannot be ruled out, experts say.
UK science head backs ethics code
The government';s chief scientific advisor launches a code of ethics whcih he hopes will spread to labs worldwide.
Suspected case of foot-and-mouth
A suspected case of foot-and-mouth disease is discovered 30 miles away from the last outbreak in Surrey.
Protests as Chile marks coup
Chile marks the anniversary of the 1973 military coup, as protests erupt in the capital, Santiago.
Tangerine peel 'kills cancer'
A compound extracted from tangerine peel can kill certain human cancer cells, research shows.
India state bans mobiles in class
The Indian state of Karnataka is to ban children under 16 from using mobile phones in classrooms.
Led Zeppelin to confirm reunion
Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones of legendary rock group Led Zeppelin are due to get back together.
Planners back Trump's UK project
Donald Trump';s plans for a major golf development in Aberdeenshire are recommended for approval.
Major Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
More than 160 people have died in a deadly Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
More Pakistani soldiers abducted
Pro-Taleban rebels abduct 12 soldiers in a new raid in north-west Pakistan, where scores more are being held.
Kanye album 'outselling 50 Cent'
Rapper Kanye West';s new album is winning the chart battle with 50 Cent, early sales figures indicate.
Citizens offer new take on news
A US study compares the news agenda of the mainstream media with that of three user-driven news sources.
S Leone opposition maintains lead
Opposition leader Ernest Bai Koroma remains ahead in Sierra Leone';s presidential election run-off.
China shoppers 'to boost growth'
The World Bank raises its forecast for China';s economy this year by almost 1%, even if there is a global growth slowdown.