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Goldman Sachs' bets lift profits
Goldman Sachs sees its profits soar 79% after it correctly bets that the value of mortgage bonds will go down.
60% 'unaware of cancer age link'
Most British women are unaware that breast cancer risk increases with age, a poll suggests.
Storm fears hold oil prices high
Oil prices remain around the $82-a-barrel mark, over fears a storm may develop in the Gulf of Mexico.
Many die in Afghan suicide blast
A French soldier and several Afghans are killed in a suicide bomb attack in the Afghan capital, Kabul, police say.
Olympic torch will bypass Taiwan
The Olympic torch will not stop in Taiwan, because Taipei and Beijing have failed to agree over the issue.
UN diplomats speak out on Burma
UN diplomats express growing concern over Burma, after days of protests in the military-ruled nation.
Mugabe shrugs off Brown boycott
Zimbabwe';s leader Robert Mugabe plans to attend a summit despite Gordon Brown';s boycott threat.
African floods prompt aid appeal
Aid agencies are appealing for funds to help the victims of recent floods in a swathe of African countries.
Fight cyber bullies, schools told
Schools are given new guidance aimed at stopping pupils using mobile phones and the internet to bully others.
India win knocks out South Africa
India beat South Africa by 37 runs to reach the World Twenty20 semi-finals and knock the hosts out.
UK confirms US BAE request
The Home Office confirms it has been asked to give legal assistance to the US investigation of BAE';s past arms deals with Saudi Arabia.
Lebanese to rally for MP's burial
Senior Lebanese politicians are expected at the funeral of assassinated anti-Syrian MP Antoine Ghanim.
Dutch cabinet to discuss EU vote
Netherlands ministers are due to meet to decide whether to hold a referendum on the EU Reform Treaty.
China bishop gets Pope's approval
The first state-appointed Chinese Catholic bishop for 50 years to have the Pope';s approval is being consecrated.
Overseas pressure on doctors jobs
The government';s immigration policy is to blame for unemployment among junior doctors, academics warn.
Spector judge to drop instruction
Phil Spector';s murder trial judge plans to withdraw an instruction given to the jury because he says it misreads US law.
Swiss join UN's dirty cash battle
Switzerland becomes the first country to join a global scheme to recover cash looted by corrupt leaders.
'Hobbit' wrists 'were primitive'
Careful study of the wrist bones from the prehistoric "Hobbit" bolster the idea that the creature was a distinct human species.
Cycling: Landis loses appeal
2006 Tour de France winner Floyd Landis has doping charges against him upheld by American arbitrators.
Schools 'fail' in ex-Soviet bloc
Millions of children go without formal education in former Soviet countries, a Unicef report claims.
Arctic seabed 'belongs to Russia'
An Arctic expedition proves that a vast underwater mountain range is a part of Russia, officials say.
Bowie supports US race row teens
David Bowie makes a $10,000 donation to support six black teenagers charged with assault.
India bans faked report channel
An Indian news channel is taken off air after broadcasting a false "sting" which led to riots and a woman being jailed.
Bush sad over Baghdad shootout
US President George Bush speaks of his sadness over a shootout in Baghdad involving a US security firm.
Vodafone brand 'to be India-wide'
The mobile telephone company, Vodafone, announces that it will use its brand name across India on Friday.
Nigerian MPs brawl over speaker
A brawl breaks out in the Nigerian parliament amid a debate over the Speaker';s alleged misuse of public funds.
Lebanon government defies bombers
The Beirut government insists it will hold a presidential vote, despite the killing of an anti-Syrian politician.
Bear Stearns hit by credit crisis
Profits at US bank Bear Stearns fall 61% as a result of the credit crisis and exposure to sub-prime debt.
Mourinho expecting £25m pay-off
Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is set to receive a huge compensation package after his exit from Chelsea.
Supermarkets to fight dairy claim
Supermarkets say they will "vigorously" fight claims they colluded with dairies to fix the price of dairy products.
France approves immigration curbs
The French assembly passes a controversial bill tightening entry conditions for the relatives of migrants.
Protesters highlight US race row
Hundreds of civil rights protesters march through the US town of Jena - the centre of a race row case.
Mortgage woes 'exceed forecasts'
US sub-prime mortgage losses exceed "the most pessimistic estimates", the Federal Reserve';s Ben Bernanke says.
South African union endorses Zuma
The South African trades union federation backs former vice president Jacob Zuma for the ANC leadership contest.
Zimbabwe passes 2008 election law
Zimbabwe';s parliament passes a compromise bill to amend the constitution, allowing elections in 2008.
Bin Laden urges Pakistan holy war
Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden calls on Pakistanis to overthrow President Pervez Musharraf.
Deadly clashes in southern Nepal
At least 20 people died in clashes after the murder of a local politician in southern Nepal, officials say.
Old mobile spectrum to be freed
Ofcom proposes changes to old mobile frequencies to boost the take up of 3G services.
US agriculture secretary to quit
US President George Bush announces that Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns is resigning.
Eurostar sets new Brussels record
Eurostar sets another record for train travel with its inaugural service between Brussels and London.
Iran officer 'detained in Iraq'
US-led forces in Iraq say they have arrested an Iranian officer operating in the north of the country.
Double awards win for Winehouse
Amy Winehouse is named best female artist at both the Mobo Awards and the Vodafone Live Music Awards.
Violence reignites in Sierra Leone
More post-election attacks are reported in Sierra Leone, despite assurances from the new president.
Chelsea name Grant as new manager
Chelsea confirm that Avram Grant has replaced Jose Mourinho as the new manager at Stamford Bridge.
US touts fall in Baghdad attacks
Violence in Baghdad has fallen by 50% since the start of 2007 as the surge takes effect, the US army says.
Lebanon in mourning for slain MP
Banks, schools and offices close as Lebanon mourns an anti-Syrian MP killed in a bomb attack on Wednesday.
Cricket: Australia into semis
Australia bowl out Sri Lanka for just 101 at Newlands before completing a 10-wicket win.
Five dead as typhoon hits China
At least five people are dead and three are missing after China';s east coast is hit by Typhoon Wipha.
UN seeks Ethiopia abuses inquiry
The UN calls for an independent investigation into reports of human rights abuses in Ethiopia';s Ogaden region.
2008 debut for PlayStation 3 Home
Sony is delaying the launch of the Home virtual world system for the Playstation 3 until next year.
Netanyahu 'admits Israeli strike'
Israeli opposition leader, Binyamin Netanyahu, makes an apparent admission of an Israeli raid on Syria.
Iran frees US-Iranian from prison
Iran releases a second Iranian-American academic who had been detained in Tehran since May.
UK fund to fight 'witchcraft'
Two charities are donating £450,000 to help African children in the UK who are accused of witchcraft and abused.
Nasdaq buys Nordic stock exchange
The Nasdaq Stock Market signs a deal with Borse Dubai that will leave Nasdaq owning Nordic stock market firm OMX.
Spain begins anti-migrant TV ads
Spain begins running TV adverts in West Africa to try and deter migrants making dangerous boat crossings.
Tennessee bans lethal injection
A judge in the US state of Tennessee rules its method of executing prisoners by lethal injection is illegal.
Dollar hits new low versus euro
The US dollar slips to new record lows against the euro as investors bet interest rates will be cut next week.
Burmese monks in pagoda protest
More than 100 monks march around Burma';s most revered Buddhist temple, in a third day of anti-government protests.
Pakistan election date announced
Pakistan is to hold its presidential election on 6 October, the election commission announces.