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Children 'recover' from TV harm
Research suggests toddlers who watch too much television risk behaviour problems - but remedial action works.

Euro bursts to fresh dollar high
The US dollar falls further against the euro as dealers bet further poor US economic data could lead to a rate cut.

Hair 'hell' over forfeited Test
Umpire Darrell Hair says his life has been made hell since the 2006 forfeited Test between England and Pakistan.

New Zealand call to Maori expats
New Zealand';s government launches a drive to urge Maori expatriates living in Australia to return home.

Afghan clash 'kills 20 militants'
More than 20 militants die in fighting with troops in southern Afghanistan, US-led coalition forces say.

Business sentiment in Japan mixed
Japan';s business confidence is now mixed, says the latest closely-watched quarterly tankan survey.

Japan begins post office reform
Japan begins the long process of privatising its huge post office, after years of political wrangling.

UK police trial over Brazilian
The trial of the Metropolitan Police over the fatal shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes is due to begin.

'Ten dead' in Pakistan explosion
At least 10 people die in a suspected suicide attack on a military convoy in north-western Pakistan, police say.

Outrage at Darfur troop killings
The UN Secretary General leads condemnation of a deadly attack on a peacekeepers'; base in Darfur.

Heart damage 'may boost defences'
The damage caused by heart disease may make the organ cope better with the dangers of surgery, say researchers.

UN envoy seeks Burma junta talks
The UN special envoy is in Burma';s new capital, hoping to persuade generals to end a crackdown on protests.

Egyptian editor trial to begin
A controversial Egyptian newspaper editor is going on trial over a report about the president';s health.

Osborne 'to cut inheritance tax'
Shadow Chancellor George Osborne will pledge to cut inheritance tax, the BBC understands.

Pentagon launches Africa command
The US opens a new military command centre for Africa it says will help poor states without launching wars.

Chocolate 'aids fatigue syndrome'
A daily dose of chocolate may help reduce the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome, say UK researchers.

Bosnian Serb republic leader dies
The President of the Bosnian Serb republic, Milan Jelic, has died of a heart attack, doctors and politicians say.

Rugby: Argentina into last eight
Argentina win to qualify for the World Cup quarter-finals and send Ireland out of the tournament.

Cruise photo case man dead
A man who agreed to plead guilty to trying to extort more than $1m from Tom Cruise is found dead.

Stranded Hamas members enter Gaza
Egypt opens a border crossing with Gaza, allowing the return of 85 trapped Palestinians - mostly Hamas members.

Iran MPs condemn US 'terrorists'
Iran';s MPs vote to brand the US military and the CIA as terrorist groups, in response to a move by the US Senate.

Zimbabwe MDC sets poll conditions
Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai says taking part in polls depends on progress in talks.

Women's football: Cup final
Germany insist they are well-prepared for their Women';s World Cup final against Brazil on Sunday.

Darfur attack kills peacekeepers
An attack on an African Union army base in Darfur kills 12 soldiers, as a peace mission heads to Sudan.

US optimistic after N Korea talks
A proposal aimed at helping to end North Korea';s nuclear programme is praised by the US.

Taleban shun Karzai talks offer
Taleban militants say they will not talk to the Afghan government while foreign troops are in the country.

Bond star Lois Maxwell dies at 80
Lois Maxwell, who starred as Miss Moneypenny in a string of James Bond movies, dies in Australia aged 80.

Marathon: New record set
Haile Gebrselassie sets a new marathon world record in Berlin of two hours, four minutes and 26 seconds.

Cameron calls for early election
David Cameron says he believes the Conservatives could win a snap election as the party';s conference begins in Blackpool.

UN envoy 'meets Burma leadership'
The UN';s envoy to Burma reportedly meets its ruling generals, hoping to end a crackdown on protests.

Uganda denies Mugabe invitation
Uganda crushes speculation that it might invite Zimbabwe';s president to a Commonwealth leaders'; meeting.