Global market turmoil continues
Major global stock markets suffer losses in the aftermath of the demise of top US investment bank Lehman Brothers.

Odierno warning on Iraq security
The new US military commander in Iraq, Lt Gen Ray Odierno, says recent security gains there are "fragile and reversible".

Troops arrest Bolivian governor
Bolivian troops arrest an opposition governor accused of backing deadly violence in Pando region, state television says.

Wing flap 'problem' on Spain jet
The wing flaps on a plane that crashed in Madrid last month were not open properly during take-off, a draft report says.

France frees sailors from pirates
French commandos free two sailors seized by Somali pirates, in what President Nicolas Sarkozy calls a "warning".

Pakistan in border warning to US
Pakistan's army says incursions by US troops across the border from Afghanistan will not be tolerated.

UN pulls out of north Sri Lanka
The UN and other aid groups pull out of Tamil Tiger-held areas of northern Sri Lanka as the military closes in on the rebels' HQ.

Clampdown urged on shark finning
Authorities, notably the EU, must tighten rules on shark finning to stem the creatures' global decline, conservationists say.

Heart fears over common chemical
A study links a chemical commonly used in plastic food and drink packaging to cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Israeli town uses doggie DNA to combat street fouling
Officials in an Israeli city plan to use a database of doggie DNA to identify owners who allow pets to foul the streets.

China chooses fighter pilot to take on country's first space walk
China announces the names of three astronauts who will carry out the country's third manned space mission.

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Terry wins appeal to face Man Utd
John Terry is cleared to face Manchester United on Sunday after he succeeds in an appeal against his red card last weekend.

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Australians commit to India tour
Australia's tour of India will go ahead after a security review, despite recent bombings.

Who is the boss?
Zimbabwe deal leaves questions unanswered

'I'm a lumberjack'
The new face of Canada's forestry workforce

Three Sisters
Eritrean women face tough choices on a new frontline

Drowning sorrows
Should we feel sorry for City bankers?

Roma on the move
Poverty poses problems for EU as Roma move west

Tsvangirai moves to assure Mugabe
Zimbabwe's new PM Morgan Tsvangirai says President Mugabe has nothing to fear from the historic deal signed on Monday.

Cuban storms damage 'worst ever'
Hurricanes Ike and Gustav have between them inflicted the worst storm damage in Cuba's history, the government says.

Thai party rallies behind Somchai
Thailand's ruling political party unites around Somchai Wongsawat as nominee for prime minister, after days of talks.

Ukraine government falls apart
Ukraine's ruling pro-Western coalition collapses, plunging the country into a new political crisis.

Lebanon factions launch dialogue
Representatives of Lebanon's political factions meet in Beirut to begin dialogue on the country's future.

Afghan civilian casualties soar
UN figures show a sharp rise in the number of civilians killed by Taleban militants and foreign forces in Afghanistan.

Minister quits in Brown protest
Government minister David Cairns resigns saying the time has come to "allow a leadership debate to run its course".

Crisis threatens insurance giant
Concerns mount about the future of US insurance giant AIG as investors fear a domino effect in the wake of Lehman's collapse.

Clean living 'slows cell ageing'
A healthy lifestyle may help increase levels of an enzyme vital for guarding against age-related cell damage, work suggests.

'Creationism' biologist quits job
Head of education at the Royal Society quits after saying creationism should be discussed in science lessons.

Hirst sale breaks artist record
An auction of art by Damien Hirst continues its record-breaking sale on its second day, reaching £111m.

UK government responds on Phorm
A controversial ad-serving system can be rolled out in the UK but only under strict guidelines, says the government.

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