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France protests over Roma policy
More than 100 demonstrations are planned across France to protest against the government's policy of deporting Roma people.
Overnight curfew after NZ quake
Police declare an overnight curfew in Christchurch, New Zealand, after a powerful earthquake causes considerable damage but no fatalities.
Chile miners advised to exercise
Scientists from the US space agency Nasa advise the trapped Chilean miners to exercise and regulate their day and night sleep patterns.
Blair pelted with eggs in Dublin
Eggs and shoes are thrown at the former Prime Minister Tony Blair as he arrives at a book signing in Dublin.
Afghan violence 'will get worse'
Violence in Afghanistan will get worse before it gets better, the UK's most senior military commander in the country tells the BBC.
South Korea FM offers to resign
The South Korean Foreign Minister, Yu Myung-hwan, offers to resign after it was revealed that his daughter was offered a job in his ministry.
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.
Tennessee mosque fire 'was arson'
A fire that damaged construction equipment at the site of a Tennessee Islamic centre was arson, investigators say.
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.
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.
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.
Blair in 'radical Islam' warning
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair tells the BBC that radical Islam is the greatest threat facing the world.
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'.
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.
Pakistan trio keen to see row end
A lawyer for the three Pakistan players at the centre of allegations of corruption says they are keen for a 'timely and satisfactory outcome' to the affair.
Six million facing new tax bills
HM Revenue and Customs says some 1.4 million people each owe about £1,500 in tax, while 4.3 million will get an average rebate of £418.
Tory defects over schools scheme
A Tory councillor defects to Labour over cuts to the government's schools building programme, saying she was 'ashamed to be a Conservative'.
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.
England boss happy with Mushtaq role
England coach Andy Flower says he is satisfied with spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed's role within the team despite previous links with illegal bookmakers.
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.
Blair pelted with eggs in Dublin
Eggs and shoes have been thrown by anti-war protestors at former Prime Minister Tony Blair as he arrived at a book signing in Dublin.
3D cameras and web TVs on show
Rory Cellan-Jones tries out 3D video equipment and looks at the latest ultra thin and bright OLED TVs.
Mexico makes giant taco
Mexico has broken its own record for making the longest taco ever prepared in the country.
'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.
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Reporter's dilemma
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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
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Striking pictures from around the world this week.
Steep learning curve
China gives EU lesson in rural poverty
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