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TOP STORIES
	Summit pledge to 'restore growth' Global leaders at the G20 financial summit in Washington pledge to work together to restore global growth.
	Dozens die in Burkina Faso crash At least 66 people are killed in a collision between a passenger bus and a goods lorry in the west African country of Burkina Faso.
	Fire menaces Los Angeles suburbs Thousands flee their homes in the foothill suburbs of Los Angeles as winds whip up wildfires, which now threaten power supplies.
	Somali head admits militant gains Somalia president says Islamist insurgents now control most of the country, and are approaching Mogadishu.
	Gas blasts kill Romanian miners Gas explosions at a colliery in south-western Romania kill 12 miners and seriously injure eight others, officials say.

AFRICA
	UN envoy to meet DR Congo rebels UN special envoy Olusegun Obasanjo holds talks in the DR Congo in a bid to end months of violence.
	Dozens die in Burkina Faso crash At least 66 people are killed in a collision between a passenger bus and a goods lorry in the west African country of Burkina Faso.
	Somali head admits militant gains Somalia president says Islamist insurgents now control most of the country, and are approaching Mogadishu.

AMERICAS
	Summit pledge to 'restore growth' Global leaders at the G20 financial summit in Washington pledge to work together to restore global growth.
	Obama urges action on US economy US President-elect Barack Obama urges Congress to take immediate steps to tackle the economic crisis.
	Fire menaces Los Angeles suburbs Thousands flee their homes in the foothill suburbs of Los Angeles as winds whip up wildfires, which now threaten power supplies.

ASIA-PACIFIC
	Thais say farewell to princess Thousands of people have paid their last respects to the sister of the King of Thailand, Galyani Vadhana.
	China welcomes UK Tibet decision A senior Chinese official welcomes the UK government's decision to recognise Beijing's direct rule over Tibet.
	Burma court jails more protesters At least 11 more Burmese activists are jailed for their part in protests last year, bringing the total sentenced this week to 60.

EUROPE
	Summit pledge to 'restore growth' Global leaders at the G20 financial summit in Washington pledge to work together to restore global growth.
	Gas blasts kill Romanian miners Gas explosions at a colliery in south-western Romania kill 12 miners and seriously injure eight others, officials say.
	Frenchman held over missing women Police in France hold a man in the southern city of Marseille after three foreign prostitutes vanish in the space of a month.

MIDDLE EAST
	Militant killed in Gaza explosion A member of a Palestinian militant group has been killed and another badly hurt in an explosion in the Gaza Strip, medical workers say.
	Lethal car bomb rocks Iraqi town A car bomb kills 10 people outside a car dealership in the north Iraqi town of Tal Afar while three die in a blast in Baghdad.
	Syria uncovers 'largest church' Archaeologists find what they think is the largest ancient Christian church in Syria - probably dating back some 1,500 years.

SOUTH ASIA
	Sri Lanka army 'takes Tiger base' Sri Lankan soldiers have entered the strategically important Tamil Tiger stronghold of Pooneryn, the defence ministry says.
	Pakistan asks IMF for rescue loan Pakistan has asked the International Monetary Fund for a loan of at least $7.6bn, its top economic adviser says.
	'US raid kills eight' in Pakistan Missiles fired by a suspected US drone kill at least eight militants in a Pakistani tribal region, local officials say.

BUSINESS
	Summit pledge to 'restore growth' Global leaders at the G20 financial summit in Washington pledge to work together to restore global growth.
	Pakistan asks IMF for rescue loan Pakistan has asked the International Monetary Fund for a loan of at least $7.6bn, its top economic adviser says.
	Iran pushes for further oil cut Iran is to urge Opec to agree another cut in production to boost the price of oil, a top Iranian oil official says.

ENTERTAINMENT
	Hundreds bid farewell to Makeba Large crowds take part in a memorial service in Johannesburg for South African singer Miriam Makeba, who died last weekend.
	Madonna backs Malawi school drive Madonna urges fans to donate to a charity supporting schools for girls in Malawi, the home country of her adopted son.
	Actress to become UN peace envoy Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron is made a UN messenger of peace, with a focus on ending violence against women.

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
	Endeavour space shuttle lifts off The Nasa space shuttle Endeavour launches on a mission to refit the International Space Station.
	India sends probe on to the Moon India's first unmanned lunar spacecraft sends a probe to crash land on the surface of the Moon.
	Exoplanets finally come into view Two studies show the first direct images of planets outside our Solar System, including a three-planet system.

TECHNOLOGY
	India sends probe on to the Moon India's first unmanned lunar spacecraft sends a probe to crash land on the surface of the Moon.
	European debut for '$100 laptop' The One Laptop Per Child organisation will start selling its XO laptop in Europe on 17 November.
	Tower of power lights up London A wind-powered sculpture is lighting up London's South Bank as part of a digital arts festival.

HEALTH
	Ovary transplant baby 'a miracle' A woman who underwent the world's first whole ovary transplant speaks of her delight at giving birth.
	Heart test 'cannot predict risk' Heart tests offered to many patients with chest pain are of little value in predicting future heart disease, say researchers.
	Hair colour loss 'reversal hope' People whose hair has turned white because of illness are being offered hope that scientists may be able to reverse the process.

ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
	1983: England fans rampage in Luxembourg More than 20 English football supporters are arrested in Luxembourg after a night of violence.
	1979: Blunt revealed as 'fourth man' Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher names Sir Anthony Blunt, a former security service officer, as the "fourth man" in the Philby affair.
	1976: Bank robbers jailed for 100 years Seven men who took part in an £8m bank robbery receive jail terms totalling nearly 100 years.

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TOP STORIES
	England 14-28 Australia England suffer their first defeat of Martin Johnson's reign as Australia prevail at Twickenham.
	Arsenal 0-2 Aston Villa Aston Villa score twice late on to secure a deserved win against Arsenal at the Emirates.
	Scotland 10-14 South Africa Scotland are made to pay for missed penalties as South Africa edge a hard-fought encounter at Murrayfield.
	Ireland 3-22 New Zealand Ireland's hopes of claiming a historic first win over the All Blacks are dashed as the visitors win comfortably at Croke Park.
	Australia v Fiji (Sun) Australia are red-hot favourites to see off surprise package Fiji in Sunday's World Cup semi-final.

FOOTBALL
	Mancienne gets shock England call Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne is handed a surprise call-up to the England squad to face Germany in Berlin on Wednesday.
	Arsenal 0-2 Aston Villa Aston Villa score twice late on to secure a deserved win against Arsenal at the Emirates.
	West Brom 0-3 Chelsea Nicolas Anelka scores twice as Chelsea claim a convincing win at rock bottom West Brom to move back above Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.

AFRICAN FOOTBALL
	Coton Sport seek to upset Ahly Coton Sport are seeking to overturn a 2-0 deficit against Al Ahly on Sunday to win the Champions League title.
	Newcastle 2-2 Wigan Ten-man Wigan deny Joe Kinnear's side a dramatic late victory as former Newcastle defender Titus Bramble snatches a last-gasp equaliser.
	Scolari backs Drogba in coin row Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari defends Didier Drogba for throwing a coin into the crowd against Burnley.

CRICKET
	Sidebottom set to miss out again England are unlikely to risk paceman Ryan Sidebottom as they attempt to bounce back against India in Monday's second match of their one-day series.
	Coach Mushtaq denied work permit England shelve plans to use Mushtaq Ahmed as a coach with their Performance squad in India, because of work permit problems.
	Pietersen praises 'super' India Kevin Pietersen has no complaints as his side lose heavily to India in the first one-day international in Rajkot.

RUGBY UNION
	England 14-28 Australia England suffer their first defeat of Martin Johnson's reign as Australia prevail at Twickenham.
	Scotland 10-14 South Africa Scotland are made to pay for missed penalties as South Africa edge a hard-fought encounter at Murrayfield.
	Ireland 3-22 New Zealand Ireland's hopes of claiming a historic first win over the All Blacks are dashed as the visitors win comfortably at Croke Park.

RUGBY LEAGUE
	'Outstanding' Smith stays - Lewis RFL boss Richard Lewis backs England coach Tony Smith following defeat by New Zealand in the World Cup semi-finals.
	Australia v Fiji (Sun) Australia are red-hot favourites to see off surprise package Fiji in Sunday's World Cup semi-final.
	Coach Smith rues basic mistakes England coach Tony Smith says first-half handling errors cost his side dearly in the World Cup semi-final defeat by New Zealand.

TENNIS
	Davydenko ends Murray's Cup run Andy Murray is beaten by Nikolay Davydenko in the semi-finals of the Masters Cup to bring his 2008 season to an end.
	Nadal still main rival - Federer Andy Murray prepares to face Nikolay Davydenko in his first Masters Cup semi-final in Shanghai.
	Murray knocks out ailing Federer Andy Murray puts Roger Federer out of the Masters Cup in Shanghai with a 4-6 7-6 7-5 win as the defending champion struggles with a lower back injury.

GOLF
	Harrington in touch in Singapore Padraig Harrington cards a 66 and is four shots off the lead after an incomplete third round of the Singapore Open.
	Seve set to leave intensive care Golfing legend Seve Ballesteros may be released from intensive care next week, according to the hospital where he had surgery on a brain tumour.
	Seven sports seek 2016 inclusion Golf and rugby sevens are among seven sports presenting their cases on Friday for inclusion in the Olympic Games.

MOTORSPORT
	China considers ditching F1 race Shanghai is weighing up the future of its Grand Prix, according to a senior race official.
	Schumacher could join Superbikes Honda say they could offer seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher a ride in the 2009 World Superbikes championship.
	Toro Rosso to assess 2009 drivers The Toro Rosso team will evaluate three drivers at a Formula One test in Spain next week as they seek to finalise their 2009 line-up.

FORMULA ONE
	China considers ditching F1 race Shanghai is weighing up the future of its Grand Prix, according to a senior race official.
	Schumacher could join Superbikes Honda say they could offer seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher a ride in the 2009 World Superbikes championship.
	Toro Rosso to assess 2009 drivers The Toro Rosso team will evaluate three drivers at a Formula One test in Spain next week as they seek to finalise their 2009 line-up.

BOXING
	Stunning Haye demolishes Barrett David Haye records a fifth-round knockout of Monte Barrett to announce his arrival in the heavyweight division.
	Campbell earns historic title win Bantamweight Luke Campbell becomes England's first European amateur champion in 47 years.
	Swift Brook polishes off McIntyre British welterweight champion Kell Brook needs just two minutes to defend his title against former champion Kevin McIntyre.

ATHLETICS
	Turner plans lottery fund appeal Nottinghamshire sprint hurdler Andy Turner says he is to appeal against a decision to stop his lottery funding.
	IAAF hits back in 2012 legacy row World athletics boss Lamine Diack weighs into the London 2012 stadium row, accusing Olympics chief Jacques Rogge of showing a "lack of respect".
	GB athletes hit by funding cuts Head coach Charles van Commenee says there is "no room for sentiment" after after cutting the number of athletes on lottery funding.

SNOOKER
	Robertson takes title in Bahrain Neil Robertson edges past Matthew Stevens to win the Bahrain Championship.
	Bahrain Championship final result Neil Robertson beats Matthew Stevens 9-7 in the final at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre.
	Stevens and Robertson into final Matthew Stevens beats Stephen Hendry 6-4 to reach the final of the Bahrain Championship, where he will play Neil Roberston.

HORSE RACING
	Imperial Commander romps to glory Imperial Commander opens his season with victory in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham.
	Cross Country joy for Dix Villez Dix Villez, ridden by Davy Russell, wins the Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham's Open meeting.
	Racing duo fight corruption bans Jockey Dean McKeown and trainer Paul Blockley appeal against bans which followed a British Horseracing Authority corruption probe.

CYCLING
	2009 Tour of Georgia is scrapped The Tour of Georgia, one of American cycling's most prestigious events, is cancelled for next season.
	Armstrong firms up 2009 schedule Lance Armstrong plans to ride in a number of classic races next year - but the American remains coy as to whether he will ride in the Tour de France.
	Four golds complete GB domination Great Britain's cyclists add four more gold medals on the final day of the World Cup Classics series at the Manchester Velodrome.

OTHER SPORT...
	Lightning part with coach Melrose The Tampa Bay Lightning fire coach Barry Melrose just 16 games into the NHL season.
	Seven sports seek 2016 inclusion Golf and rugby sevens are among seven sports presenting their cases on Friday for inclusion in the Olympic Games.
	Jets thwart New England comeback The New York Jets hold off New England to seal a dramatic overtime 34-31 win and take control of the AFC East.

FUN AND GAMES
	Robbo column The Tees Mouth plays tribute to Harry Redknapp, plus views on Drogba
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	Sport quotes of the week Arsene Wenger invents a new word, plus all your top chants.

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