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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | US corruption probe nets dozens More than 40 people, including politicians, officials and several rabbis have been arrested in a major FBI operation in the US. |
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| US pessimistic on Iran overtures The US secretary of state tells the BBC Washington still wants to engage with Iran but political turmoil makes a response unlikely. | |
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| VW prepares to take over Porsche Europe's largest carmaker, Volkswagen, says it plans a gradual takeover of German sports car maker Porsche. | |
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| Senate setback for health reform The US Senate says it will not be able to vote on healthcare reform by August, in a setback to President Obama's timetable. | |
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| Microsoft profits down by a third Microsoft reports disappointing results for the April to June quarter, with profits down by almost a third. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | East Africa gets high-speed web An undersea cable that promises to improve phone lines and internet speed is plugged in along East Africa's coast. |
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| Jail over Burundi albino murders Nine people are jailed in Burundi over the murder of at least 12 albinos whose body parts were sold for witchcraft. | |
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| Mauritania election chief quits The head of Mauritania's electoral commission resigns after revealing he has doubts about last week's presidential poll. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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| US corruption probe nets dozens More than 40 people, including politicians, officials and several rabbis have been arrested in a major FBI operation in the US. |
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| US pessimistic on Iran overtures The US secretary of state tells the BBC Washington still wants to engage with Iran but political turmoil makes a response unlikely. | |
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| Black scholar arrest angers Obama US President Barack Obama says police acted "stupidly" when arresting a black Harvard scholar outside his own home. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | Count starts amid Kyrgyz vote row Votes are counted in Kyrgyzstan's presidential election, which the main opposition candidate says is illegitimate. |
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| North Korea 'has no friends left' North Korea has no friends to protect it from efforts to end its nuclear programme, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says. | |
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| Dozens missing in China landslide At least 53 people are missing after a landslide strikes a road-building crew in south-west China's Sichuan province. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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 | US backs Georgia's Nato ambitions The US "fully" backs Georgia's hopes of joining Nato, US Vice-President Joe Biden has told the country during a visit. |
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| Belgian convicts break out by air Three inmates including a bank robber described as dangerous escape from a Belgian jail on board a hijacked helicopter. | |
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| Yemenia crash survivor goes home The only survivor of the Yemenia plane crash last month, a young girl, leaves hospital in Paris. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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 | US pessimistic on Iran overtures The US secretary of state tells the BBC Washington still wants to engage with Iran but political turmoil makes a response unlikely. |
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| Deadly clashes hit southern Yemen At least eight people die as armed separatists and government forces clash in southern Yemen, officials say. | |
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| Iran opposition unveils new group The main Iranian opposition leader, Mir Hossein Mousavi, confirms plans to form a new broad-based political front. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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 | Mumbai suspect trial to proceed An Indian court rules that the trial of the main suspect in the Mumbai attacks will continue despite his guilty plea. |
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| Taliban say Swat leader 'alive' The Taliban deny reports that their leader in Pakistan's Swat valley, Maulana Fazlullah, is close to death. | |
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| Afghan war is 'worth the effort' The war against the Afghan Taliban is in the national interest of the US and Europe, US Vice-President Joe Biden tells the BBC. | |
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| UK | |
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 | Flu infects 100,000 in past week The number of new infections has doubled in England, the government says, as it launches the National Flu Service. |
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| Fuel scheme 'failing the poorest' A scheme aimed at increasing households' efficiency and cutting fuel poverty is "failing the poorest and most vulnerable", MPs say. | |
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| Deaths prompt heart patient alert A Nottingham hospital recalls people who have had heart valve surgery after three patients died from a skin infection. | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | Poor students' bursaries pegged Bursaries for England's poorest students will no longer have to cover the gap between grants and fees. |
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| Parents get 'licence to complain' Parents in England are to be given the right to complain about others who do not make sure their children behave in school. | |
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| Ministers 'too involved' in Sats Government interference was partly to blame for delays to Sats results in England last year, a committee of MPs says. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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| Flu infects 100,000 in past week The number of new infections has doubled in England, the government says, as it launches the National Flu Service. |
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| Deaths prompt heart patient alert A Nottingham hospital recalls people who have had heart valve surgery after three patients died from a skin infection. | |
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| Rare film of composer Holst found Rare film giving a unique insight into the life of Cheltenham-born composer Gustav Holst is discovered by BBC Gloucestershire. | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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 | Microsoft profits down by a third Microsoft reports disappointing results for the April to June quarter, with profits down by almost a third. |
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| Shares close at six-month highs Leading US and UK shares jump on the back of good corporate and economic news, closing at six month highs. | |
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| VW prepares to take over Porsche Europe's largest carmaker, Volkswagen, says it plans a gradual takeover of German sports car maker Porsche. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | Czechs withdraw from Eurovision The Czech Republic announces it is quitting the Eurovision Song Contest due to a lack of home interest in the event. |
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| 'No decision' over Boyle single The first song to be released by Britain's Got Talent runner-up Susan Boyle has yet to be chosen, her spokeswoman says. | |
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| Price auditions for US film role Former glamour model Katie Price reveals she auditioned for a part in the next Sex And The City film. | |
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| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
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 | Hot secret behind toucan's bill Infrared footage shows how the toucan uses its enormous bill to keep cool, say researchers. |
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| Wireless power system shown off A US firm has demonstrated its technique that sends power through the air, powering and charging devices wirelessly. | |
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| Honeybees sterilise their hives Honeybees keep disease at bay by sterilising their hives with antimicrobial resin, scientists discover. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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 | Wireless power system shown off A US firm has demonstrated its technique that sends power through the air, powering and charging devices wirelessly. |
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| Voice technology firm under fire Spinvox, a UK firm that turns mobile messages into text, faces questions over its privacy standards and finances. | |
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| Push for 'instant-on' web search A Silicon Valley company signs with three major search leaders including Yahoo to bring instant search to PCs for the first time. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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 | Obama defends healthcare reforms President Barack Obama defends his plans for health reform in a news conference broadcast live in the US. |
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| Flu infects 100,000 in past week The number of new infections has doubled in England, the government says, as it launches the National Flu Service. | |
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| Study nails secret of child sleep Researchers have found that sedentary children take far longer to 'nod off' at night than their more active playmates. | |
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| 1974: Greek military rule gives in to democracy The military government in Greece collapses and the former prime minister Constantine Karamanlis is invited to return. | |||
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| 2005: Dozens killed in Egypt bomb blast At least 88 people are killed in bomb attacks in the Egyptian resort of Sharm al-Sheikh, hospital staff say. | |||
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| 1986: Prince Andrew weds Sarah Ferguson Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson marry at Westminster Abbey. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Beckham vows to ride out LA storm David Beckham insists he is staying with the LA Galaxy despite a hostile response from some fans to his return. |
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| Armstrong to launch new US team Lance Armstrong says he will quit the Astana team and race for a new US-based team in 2010. | |
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| Eto'o 'agrees' Inter Milan switch Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o reaches an agreement with Inter Milan to join the Italian champions, according to his agent. | |
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| Wiggins boosts Tour podium hopes Bradley Wiggins increases his chances of a podium finish at the Tour de France after making ground in Thursday's time trial. | |
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| Langer humble at passing Bradman Justin Langer pays tribute to Donald Bradman after beating the legendary player's record run total for an Australian batsman. | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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| Beckham vows to ride out LA storm David Beckham insists he is staying with the LA Galaxy despite a hostile response from some fans to his return. |
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| Eto'o 'agrees' Inter Milan switch Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o reaches an agreement with Inter Milan to join the Italian champions, according to his agent. | |
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| Spurs trio in race for season bow Tottenham defensive trio Jonathan Woodgate, Michael Dawson and Ledley King are all doubts for the Premier League opener against Liverpool. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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 | Langer humble at passing Bradman Justin Langer pays tribute to Donald Bradman after beating the legendary player's record run total for an Australian batsman. |
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| Lee doubtful for Edgbaston Test Brett Lee will miss Australia's warm-up match at Northampton and will struggle to be fit enough to play in the third Test. | |
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| Malik ton puts Pakistan in charge A brilliant century from Shoaib Malik puts Pakistan firmly on course for a morale-boosting victory in the third Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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 | Roddick set for return to action Wimbledon finalist Andy Roddick will return at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic tournament in Washington next month. |
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| Nadal upbeat over injury comeback Rafael Nadal says he is cautiously optimistic about his fitness as he makes his return to training after a knee injury. | |
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| Dechy calls time on tennis career Nathalie Dechy is to retire from tennis at the age of 30. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | Probe into fatal Surtees accident Formula Two officials confirm a detailed investigation will be launched into the accident which claimed the life of teenage driver Henry Surtees. |
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| Smith will continue title fight Oxfordshire's Bradley Smith says he will continue to push for the 125cc world title until it is mathematically impossible. | |
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