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Pakistan floods 'kill 800' people - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:16:08 +0000

The worst monsoon floods in living memory kill at least 800 people and affect one million in north-west Pakistan, a local official says.

Germany mourns Love Parade dead - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:55:51 +0000

Germany holds an emotional memorial service for the 21 people killed in a stampede at the Love Parade dance festival in the western city of Duisburg last weekend.

Russia mobilises as fires burn on - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:33:10 +0000

Almost 240,000 people have been mobilised across Russia to tackle wildfires that have killed at least 30 people, officials say.

Chelsea Clinton to marry banker - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:30:54 +0000

The only child of former US President Bill Clinton, Chelsea, is due to marry in a ceremony cloaked in secrecy.

Opposition figures held in Moscow - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:20:37 +0000

Russian police detain two opposition leaders and dozens of others trying to hold demonstrations in Moscow and St Petersburg.

Bogota denies Venezuela war plan - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:21:16 +0000

The Colombian government denies accusations by Caracas it is planning a military attack on Venezuela, following claims by President Hugo Chavez that his Colombian counterpart, Alvaro Uribe, was "capable of anything".

Kidnapped Mexico cameramen free - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:36:50 +0000

Police in Mexico say they have freed two of the four journalists kidnapped in Durango last Monday.

Hamas fighter dies in air strikes - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:37:40 +0000

A Hamas militant is killed and several people hurt in Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip, hours after a Palestinian rocket hit the Israeli city of Ashkelon.

More civilian deaths in Kashmir - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:24:25 +0000

At least two people are killed in Indian-administered Kashmir in a second deadly day of protests against Indian rule.

Everglades on Unesco danger list - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:00:11 +0000

A UN panel adds the Florida Everglades and Madagascar's tropical rainforest to a list of world heritage sites at risk.

Fossil sparks whale of a row for Egypt customs - Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:53:41 +0000

The fossil of a whale is at the centre of a bizarre customs wrangle at Cairo airport, the BBC's Jon Leyne reports.

Malaysia TV's 'imam idol' crowned - Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:59:23 +0000

A 26-year-old religious scholar wins Malaysian TV talent search for the best young imam, or Muslim leader.

US economic growth slows to 2.4% - Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:48:09 +0000

US economic growth slowed between April and June, with GDP growing by an annualised rate of 2.4%, the US Commerce Department says.

Crew's new Atlantic rowing record - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:32:41 +0000

Four rowers reach the Isles of Scilly 43 days after leaving New York, smashing 12 days off the 114-year-old previous record.

Farc call to new Colombian leader - Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:05:26 +0000

Colombia's Farc rebel group issues a call for dialogue with the new government after Juan Manuel Santos's election as president.

Argentine gay weddings go ahead - Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:55:40 +0000

A gay couple become the first to marry in Argentina under a new law allowing same-sex unions.

Three charged with Uganda bombing - Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:13:11 +0000

Three Kenyans are charged with the murders of 76 people killed when bombs exploded as they watched the World Cup on TV in Kampala, Uganda.

Four fined over SA 'racist video' - Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:30:26 +0000

Four white South Africans are fined $2,700 (£1,700) each after making a video humiliating black university workers.

Change call after Australia fires - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:26:43 +0000

A report into Australia's worst bushfires, in 2009, recommends sweeping changes to the way the government responds to natural disasters.

China mine explosion 'kills 15' - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:48:01 +0000

At least 15 people die at a mine in northern China, as a suspected explosives store blows up.

Greek military told to move fuel - Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:39:58 +0000

Greece will use military vehicles to restore fuel supplies cut by a lorry drivers' strike, the government says.

Sarkozy threat on police attacks - Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:28:41 +0000

President Nicolas Sarkozy says he would like to strip French nationality from anyone of foreign origin who threatened the life of a police officer.

Lebanon urged to resist violence - Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:39:20 +0000

Syria's president and the Saudi king call on Lebanon's rival factions to avoid turning to violence amid mounting political tensions in the country.

Saudi warned on expelling Somalis - Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:50:34 +0000

The UN refugee agency urges Saudi Arabia to stop deporting Somalis, saying 2,000 have recently been sent to Mogadishu.

Pakistan crash 'black box' found - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:48:28 +0000

Investigators scouring the wreckage of Pakistan's worst-ever air disaster have found the plane's flight data recorder, officials say.

Pakistan plays down Cameron row - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:29:57 +0000

Pakistan says it expects "fruitful" talks between its president and David Cameron despite a row over comments about its alleged links to terror.

UK troops 'uncover bomb factory' - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:13:53 +0000

British troops targeting a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan have found a cache of bomb-making equipment, the Ministry of Defence says.

Ennis crowned European champion - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:04:31 +0000

Great Britain's Jessica Ennis wins European heptathlon gold after dominating the 800m finale to fend off her closest rival Nataliya Dobrynska.

Northwest agrees to pay $38m fine - Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:45:44 +0000

Northwest Airlines will plead guilty and pay a $38m fine for fixing air-cargo prices, the US justice department says.

Airbus firm EADS lifts output aim - Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:31:18 +0000

Airbus parent firm EADS says it is confident about future orders, despite reporting a fall in second-quarter earnings.

BP boss scaling back oil effort - Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:07:23 +0000

The incoming BP chief executive has said it is time to scale back some parts of the oil spill clean-up in the Gulf of Mexico.

Prior guides England towards win - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:53:22 +0000

England are on course for a resounding win in the first Test after an unbeaten century from Matt Prior and three early wickets in Pakistan's second innings.

Flying Vettel takes Hungary pole - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:10:39 +0000

Red Bull dominate qualifying for the Hungarian GP, with Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber on the front row ahead of the Ferraris.

No third Milan stint for Beckham - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:19:50 +0000

LA Galaxy midfielder David Beckham will not return to AC Milan for a third time, coach Massimo Allegri says.

DeGeneres leaving American Idol - Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:13:38 +0000

Comedienne and chat show host Ellen DeGeneres is leaving American Idol after one season on the judging panel.

Disney sells Miramax film studios - Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:16:58 +0000

Walt Disney announces the sale of its Miramax film division for about $660m to a group of private equity investors.

Awards double for Valentine band - Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:43:08 +0000

Welsh rock band Bullet For My Valentine scoop two prizes at this year's Kerrang! Awards, including best British group for the third year running.

North-west Pakistan 'a massive lake' - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:18:37 +0000

Lyse Doucet has travelled to north-west Pakistan, where the worst monsoon floods in living memory have killed at least 800 people and affected one million more.

Silent march for Love Parade dead - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:37:28 +0000

A silent march and mass balloon release has taken place in Duisberg to honour 21 people who died at last weekend's Love Parade dance festival

Australia bushfires: What went wrong? - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:03:39 +0000

A report into the bushfires that tore across Victoria, Australia, in early 2009 has called for sweeping changes to the way the authorities respond to natural disasters.

Excitement ahead of Clinton wedding - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:21:03 +0000

Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of former US president Bill Clinton, is to marry long-term boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky at a private ceremony.

Giant hailstone breaks US record - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:10:21 +0000

A hailstone weighing almost a kilo that fell in the state of South Dakota has been confirmed as the largest ever recovered in the USA.

California fire threatens power lines - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:42:53 +0000

A wildfire burning in southern California has grown to more than 20 square miles and is threatening power lines that supply electricity to millions of people.

Argentina celebrates first gay weddings - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:40:59 +0000

The first gay weddings have taken place in Argentina after the implementation of a law approved by parliament earlier this month.

Mexico makes giant sandwich - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:11:40 +0000

Workers from Mexico City restsurants make a 48m-long sandwich in what has become an annual event.

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Crime challenge - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:38:43 +0000

Urban violence a test for Colombia's next leader

Scratching the surface - Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:42:22 +0000

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School-time blues - Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:19:02 +0000

Blind musician inspired by Sierra Leone children

Changing times - Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:50:59 +0000

An unprecedented trip to Lebanon by Syrian and Saudi leaders

On the run - Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:34:30 +0000

Why northern Cyprus is no longer a haven for fugitives

Hero's welcome? - Fri, 9 Jul 2010 19:07:42 +0000

Russia's returning spies will find it difficult to adjust