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Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:32:34 +0100

The European Central Bank raises its forecast for eurozone growth for this year and next year, and keeps interest rates on hold.

Portman launches Venice film gala

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:25:40 +0100

Natalie Portman attends the opening of the Venice Film Festival, which launched with her film Black Swan.

Pair held over 'honour killing'

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:57:20 +0100

The parents of so-called "honour killing" victim Shafilea Ahmed are arrested on suspicion of her murder, sources say.

Kenya moves to legalise home brew

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:39:16 +0100

Kenya's president signs a bill which legalises the traditional home brew changaa - a move intended to stop people dying from drinking moonshine.

PM backs Hague over aide rumours

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:34:45 +0100

David Cameron supports William Hague "100%" following speculation about the foreign secretary's private life, the PM's spokeswoman says.

Nato probes Afghan air raid claim

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:34:37 +0100

Nato-led troops investigate reports that 10 election campaigners have been killed in an air strike by foreign forces in northern Afghanistan.

Female circumcision widespead in Egypt

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:22:25 +0100

A doctor in Egypt is being taken to court for carrying out an illegal operation to circumcise young girls following the death of a 13-year-old.

Bid for Mid-East peace to begin

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:46:48 +0100

The first direct peace talks between the Israeli and Palestinian leaders in 20 months are to begin, despite fresh violence and the threat of more.

Pakistan trio out of England tour

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:44:38 +0100

The three Pakistan cricketers accused of corruption will miss the rest of their tour of England but maintain their innocence.

Afghan bank 'to avoid collapse'

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:34:24 +0100

The head of Afghanistan's Central Bank tells the BBC he will not allow the country's biggest commercial bank to collapse.

Ecuador in migrant massacre row

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:22:09 +0100

Honduras accuses Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa of risking the life of a Honduran migrant who survived last month's Mexico massacre.

Rapper TI is arrested for drugs

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:14:35 +0100

Rapper TI and his wife Tameka Cottle are arrested in Hollywood for drug possession, police confirm.

Senegal star launches TV channel

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:11:24 +0100

Pop star Youssou N'dour officially launches his own television station in Senegal after a two-year struggle with the authorities.

Manila in hostage coffin 'mix-up'

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:42:18 +0100

The Philippines vows to probe claims that coffins of three of Hong Kong's eight victims of last week's hijacking in Manila were wrongly labelled.

Samsung releases iPad competitor

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:15:53 +0100

Samsung has become the latest manufacturer to enter into the tablet computer market with its Galaxy Tab.

Carson out of England qualifier

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:07:49 +0100

Goalkeeper Scott Carson is released from the England squad to face Bulgaria in the Euro 2012 qualifier on Friday because of a family bereavement.

Eurozone growth of 1% confirmed

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:54:55 +0100

The eurozone economy grew by 1% between April and June, driven by strong German growth, official figures confirm.

Greenpeace rig activists arrested

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:49:48 +0100

Four Greenpeace activists are arrested after giving up their occupation of a Scottish company's drilling rig off Greenland.

Zara launches online retail store

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:35:48 +0100

Zara starts selling its clothes online for the first time following similar moves from Gap and Banana Republic last month.

DR Congo rape numbers rise to 240

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:27:09 +0100

Some 240 women, girls and babies may have been raped after rebels seized a town in DR Congo, the UN says.

Brazil arrests city's government

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:20:24 +0100

Brazilian police arrest almost the entire city council in Dourados on suspicion of corruption, putting a judge in temporary control of the government.

Reshuffle after Tajik jail break

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:14:12 +0100

Tajikistan's security chief is replaced following the escape of 25 prisoners, including several Islamic militants, from a Dushanbe jail.

Zeta Jones reveals cancer anger

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:07:37 +0100

Catherine Zeta Jones reveals she is "furious" that doctors failed to detect husband Michael Douglas' throat cancer earlier.

'Scores died' in Delhi metro work

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:20:50 +0100

Over 100 workers have died during the construction of the metro railway in the Indian capital, Delhi, say authorities.

Feeling the heat

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:16:14 +0100

Unease spreads over Sarkozy's Roma expulsions

Independent backs Australia PM

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:03:09 +0100

One of four key independent lawmakers endorses Australian PM Julia Gillard, leaving her just two seats short of the majority needed to form the next government.

Typhoon hits South Korean capital

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:57:50 +0100

Three people die as Seoul is hit by its strongest typhoon in 15 years, while storms continue to cause heavy rain and landslides in China.

Obama calls for Mid-East progress

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:29:53 +0100

President Obama urges Mid-East leaders not to let the chance of a peace deal slip away, ahead of a new round of talks.

Pakistan mourns as Lahore bomb toll rises

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:18:53 +0100

Three days of mourning begins in Pakistan after bomb attacks on a Shia Muslim procession in Lahore city kill 31 people.

Hard work, soft hands

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:18:11 +0100

Images of Ghanaian women making shea butter

Colombia bomb kills five police

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:54:25 +0100

Five Colombian police officers are killed and three injured when their vehicle is hit by a bomb attack blamed on the rebel group Farc.

Peru island makes gains from guano

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:24:26 +0100

An island off Peru is making money from selling bird poo to use as organic fertiliser.

Angry Roddick falls to Tipsarevic

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:16:22 +0100

Ninth seed Andy Roddick sees his hopes of claiming a second US Open title end with a second-round defeat by Janko Tipsarevic in New York.

Chile miners given first hot meal

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:14:31 +0100

Chilean miners trapped underground receive their first hot meal in 26 days, as Nasa experts arrive at the mine site.

Hurricane prompts US evacuations

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:07:29 +0100

Evacuations begin in areas of the US East Coast likely to be hit by Hurricane Earl, which has strengthened to a category four storm again.

Discovery Channel gunman killed

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:53:14 +0100

Police shoot dead a gunman who took three hostages at the Discovery Communications HQ near Washington and free his prisoners.

Puzzles and crosswords 'may delay dementia'

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:07:57 +0100

People who do puzzles and crosswords may stave off dementia longer but experience a more rapid decline once the disease sets in, a study suggests.

Cricketer's village react to scandal

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:12:28 +0100

What do Mohammad Amir's family and home-village make of his alleged involvement in a cricket betting scam?

'Noo Yoik'

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:10:01 +0100

Documenting New Yorkers' changing accents

Murray eases through in New York

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:19:44 +0100

Britain's Andy Murray cruises into the second round of the US Open with a straight-sets victory over Slovakia's Lukas Lacko.

Blair's account of Brown 'unfair'

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:51:36 +0100

Allies of Gordon Brown rally behind the former prime minister, describing criticism of him in Tony Blair's memoirs as "unfair" and "one-sided".

On the cards

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:30:33 +0100

Where are Iraq's "most wanted" now?

Netherlands frees Yemeni suspects

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:16:56 +0100

Two Yemenis arrested in Amsterdam on suspicion of planning a terror attack are released, prosecutors in the Netherlands say.

Chile miners receive food via tube

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:43:32 +0100

New pictures have been released of the miners trapped underground in Chile.

Helping hand

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:15:45 +0100

Celebrities step in to help Pakistan floods victims

Obama hails US operation in Iraq

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:11:52 +0100

President Barack Obama hails the end of US combat operations in Iraq, saying the US has paid "a huge price" to "put Iraq's future in its people's hands".

Handover marks 'new chapter' for Iraq

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:00:23 +0100

US Vice-President Joe Biden has spoken at a ceremony marking the end of US combat operations in Iraq.

'Dear Leader'

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:59:40 +0100

Is North Korea's Kim poised to name his successor?

Dance drama

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:40:42 +0100

Images of passion as Argentina hosts tango world championship

Michael Douglas speaks of cancer

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:47:51 +0100

Actor Michael Douglas has given his first interview since announcing he has throat cancer.

Big-haired NFL player has locks insured for $1m

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:43:25 +0100

A shampoo company in the US insures the long hair of an NFL football player for $1m against damage while being tackled.

Jolie appeals for Pakistan support

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:06:08 +0100

Actress and UNHCR goodwill ambassador Angelina Jolie has issued an appeal for increased public support in providing help and relief for the millions of people who have been affected by the floods in Pakistan.

Possibly the world's oldest champagne

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:22:11 +0100

A team of divers has begun to salvage dozens of bottles, of what is thought to be the world's oldest champagne, from a shipwreck in the Baltic Sea.

Hero's welcome?

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:07:42 +0100

Russia's returning spies will find it difficult to adjust

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