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BBC News - World
The latest stories from the World section of the BBC News web site.

Blair in 'radical Islam' warning
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair tells the BBC that radical Islam is the greatest threat facing the world.
Nine die in New Zealand air crash
Nine people, including four foreigners, are killed when a light aircraft crashes after taking off from Fox Glacier in New Zealand, say reports.
Netherlands coalition talks fail
Talks to form a coalition government in the Netherlands collapse as the leader of the far-right Freedom Party Geert Wilders walks out.
Earthquake hits south New Zealand
A state of emergency is declared in Christchurch after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes New Zealand's South Island, injuring two people seriously.
Tennessee mosque fire 'was arson'
A fire that damaged construction equipment at the site of a Tennessee Islamic centre was arson, investigators say.
US cargo plane crashes in Dubai
A UPS cargo plane crashes at an air force base shortly after take-off from Dubai airport, killing two crew members on board.
BP blowout preventer 'removed'
BP replaces the blowout preventer that failed to stem the leaking Gulf of Mexico oil well and says it has paid $8bn (£5.2bn) in damage costs.
Clinton warns on Mid-East talks
The US secretary of state warns the current round of Mid-East peace talks may be 'the last chance for a very long time'.
Earl downgraded to tropical storm
A weakened Hurricane Earl is downgraded to a tropical storm as it continues up the US east coast towards Canada.
Reading Arabic 'hard for brain'
Reading Arabic 'hard for brain'
School in gay kookaburra song row
An Australian head teacher is under fire after removing the word gay from the famous song Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree.
US sees 54,000 jobs go in August
The US economy shed another 54,000 jobs in August, the third month in a row that jobs have been lost, official figures show.
Plans for solar 'close encounter'
Nasa is aiming to get closer to the Sun than ever before, with plans to plunge a car-sized unmanned spacecraft into the star's outer atmosphere.
Castro addresses rally in Havana
Fidel Castro addresses a rally for the first time since handing the Cuban presidency to his brother Raul in 2006.
Colombian troops storm rebel camp
Colombian troops storm an ELN guerrilla camp near the Venezuelan border, killing 11 rebels, a day after 14 policemen were killed in an ambush in the south.
Mozambique police fire at rioters
Police in Mozambique's capital fire rubber bullets on the third day of riots, as the violence spreads to the central city of Chimoio.
UN calls special food price talks
The United Nations' food agency calls a special meeting of policy makers to discuss the recent rapid rises in food prices.
Japan imposes new Iran sanctions
Japan imposes new sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme but maintains its oil import schedule.
China warships end Burma visit
The first visit of Chinese warships to Burma ends as top Burmese leader Than Shwe prepares to visit Beijing, highlighting the two country's close ties.
Six men jailed for Portugal abuse
Six Portuguese men are sentenced to up to 18 years in jail after being found guilty of multiple charges of sexual abuse at a state-run children's home.
Irish delay EU-Israel data deal
Dublin delays a deal to allow transfers of EU citizens' data to Israel, which is accused of forging passports.
Egypt silences papers on posters
Newspapers in Egypt are banned from reporting on a poster campaign promoting the chief of intelligence as a possible future president, the BBC learns.
Obama hails US operation in Iraq
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'.
Pakistan rally bomb kills dozens
A bomb kills at least 50 people at a Shia Muslim rally in the south-western city of Quetta, the second attack on Pakistan's religious minority in days.
Police question Pakistan players
Police question the three Pakistan players accused of corruption, while the ICC says that trio implicated have a disciplinary case to answer.
Coulson 'safe' over phone claims
Downing Street's head of communications, Andy Coulson, is safe in his job despite phone hacking claims surrounding the News of the World newspaper, says a senior government source.
Taxpayers 'should not fund Pope'
Some 77% of Britons think taxpayers should not help pay for Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Scotland and England, a survey suggests.
Petrobras files $65bn share offer
The Brazilian state oil company, Petrobras, unveils plans to sell up to $64.5bn of new stock, in one of the world's largest share offers.
Nigerian economy 'to grow by 10%'
Nigeria's economy will hit double-digit growth by the end of 2011 or early 2012, the country's finance minister says.
BP says oil spill cost up to $8bn
BP says the cost of its Gulf of Mexico oil spill has risen to $8bn - a rise of more than $2bn in the last month alone.
Defoe grabs hat-trick in England romp
Jermain Defoe scores three goals as England begin their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign with a 4-0 win over Bulgaria at Wembley.
Nadal battles past brave Istomin
Top seed Rafael Nadal overcomes a dogged Denis Istomin 6-2 7-6 (7-5) 7-5 to take his place in the US Open third round.
Wales slump to Montenegro defeat
Montenegro captain Mirko Vucinic scores a fine solo goal to condemn Wales to defeat in their opening Euro 2012 qualifier.
Hogan given leave to return to US
Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan reaches an agreement with tax authorities in Australia allowing him to return to his home in the US.
T.I. released after drug arrest
The American rap star has been released from jail on bail after being arrested on suspicion of possessing ecstasy.
DJs unite for Love Parade track
Three of the world's most successful club DJs join forces to pay tribute to those who died at the Love Parade festival in Germany in July.
Ground Zero Islamic centre causes debate
Plans to build an Islamic centre near Ground Zero in New York have triggered a debate across the US about the limits of religious tolerance.
Portable video 'is the future'
Toshibas UK business manager says its Foilo 100 tablet PC complements trends in media usage.
'Plan B' for trapped miners
A new drill has arrived at the Chilean mine site for an alternative rescue plan, in which a team will drill a separate shaft from a different part of the mountainside.
'Worst earthquake I have ever felt'
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes New Zealand's South Island, causing widespread minor damage and power cuts.
Sharks swarm off Australian coast
Hundreds of sharks have been spotted off the Queensland coast.
Hurricane Earl skirts US East Coast
A weakened Hurricane Earl has passed North Carolina and is continuing up the east coast of the US.
Six men jailed for Portugal abuse
Six Portuguese men have been jailed after they were found guilty of sexual abuse at a state-run children's home.
Castro warns of nuclear war
Fidel Castro warned of nuclear war arising from the dispute that has pitted the United States and Israel against Iran.
One-minute World News
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Behind the scenes
Israeli and Palestinian talks seen from the inside
The real deal?
Questions over halal meat as market booms in France
Steep learning curve
China gives EU lesson in rural poverty
In pictures
Powerful earthquake damages New Zealand city of Christchurch
Proof in the spoof
A full-length version of Machete, trailed in 2007 film Grindhouse, premieres at the Venice Film Festival
Hero's welcome?
Russia's returning spies will find it difficult to adjust

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