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	Tuesday, 18 August, 2009, 0:00 GMT 05:00 +05:00:Asia/Calcutta

TOP STORIES
	Obama urges Afghanistan patience The US president says there will be no quick victory over the Taliban in Afghanistan, two days before elections there.
	Russia finds missing cargo ship Russia says it has found a missing cargo vessel near the Cape Verde islands and retrieved its 15-member Russian crew.
	Chicago shuts down to save money Non-essential services close for a day in the US city of Chicago in an attempt to address a $300m budget deficit.
	Mobile data show friend networks Data from mobile phones reveals not only friendship networks but can give indications of users' happiness, researchers say.
	US man 'stole 130m card numbers' US prosecutors charge a man with carrying out what they say is the largest case of identity theft in American history.

AFRICA
	Zambia clears ex-leader Chiluba Zambia's former president, Frederick Chiluba, is cleared of embezzling $500,000 during his 10-year presidency.
	Tanzania police cleared of murder The first-ever trial of police officers accused of killing civilians in Tanzania ends with acquittals for all eight officers.
	Shares suspended in Nigeria banks Shares in five Nigerian banks, which were bailed out by the government last week, have been suspended.

AMERICAS
	US man 'stole 130m card numbers' US prosecutors charge a man with carrying out what they say is the largest case of identity theft in American history.
	Hearing for US death row inmate A US man on death row over the murder of a policeman in Georgia should receive a new hearing, the Supreme Court rules.
	Chicago shuts down to save money Non-essential services close for a day in the US city of Chicago in an attempt to address a $300m budget deficit.

ASIA-PACIFIC
	Japan's economy leaves recession Japan follows Germany, France and Hong Kong out of recession by recording growth in the second quarter.
	Taiwan receives international aid International aid, including US military helicopters, arrives in Taiwan, more than a week after Typhoon Morakot hit the island.
	China villagers storm lead plant Hundreds of Chinese villagers break into a factory that poisoned more than 600 children, reports say.

EUROPE
	Russia finds missing cargo ship Russia says it has found a missing cargo vessel near the Cape Verde islands and retrieved its 15-member Russian crew.
	Many killed in Russia bomb attack At least 20 people are killed and more than 138 injured by a bomb attack at a police station in southern Russia.
	Deadly Russia power plant blast At least 50 people are missing after an explosion at Russia's largest hydro-electric power station killed 10 workers, investigators say.

MIDDLE EAST
	Anti-gay attacks on rise in Iraq Gay Iraqis are being murdered in a brutal co-ordinated campaign involving militia forces, a rights group says.
	Ex-wife blamed for Kuwait inferno Police investigating a deadly blaze at a Kuwaiti wedding on Saturday say the groom's ex-wife has confessed to starting it.
	Cairo protests at swine flu bans Angry scenes are reported at Cairo airport as some Muslims are banned from travelling to Mecca over swine flu fears.

SOUTH ASIA
	Obama urges Afghanistan patience The US president says there will be no quick victory over the Taliban in Afghanistan, two days before elections there.
	Pakistan 'extremist' is shot dead The head of Pakistan largest extremist organization is shot dead by armed militants in the southern province of Sindh, police say.
	Sri Lanka refugee camps 'flooded' Heavy rain in northern Sri Lanka has flooded the government-run camps where Tamil war refugees are being held, reports say.

UK
	Ainsworth defends Afghan mission The defence secretary says the Afghanistan campaign is "winnable", as the number of military casualties rises sharply.
	Ryanair closing Manchester routes Ryanair is to switch or close nine of the 10 routes it operates from Manchester Airport, blaming the airport's refusal to lower charges.
	Body found in sea search for girl Police searching for a 10-year-old girl who disappeared in the sea off an Essex beach believe they have found her body.

UK EDUCATION
	University sites 'fail disabled' One in 10 disabled students in the UK cannot get the living support they need at universities, a report finds.
	Diploma teaching 'must improve' Some of the teaching in the new 14-19 Diploma in England needs to be improved, government inspectors say.
	Many school leavers 'facing dole' One in five UK teenagers receiving their GCSE results next week could be unemployed by the time they are 21, a report says.

ENGLAND
	Body found in sea search for girl Police searching for a 10-year-old girl who disappeared in the sea off an Essex beach believe they have found her body.
	Tenants 'asked to forgo rent cut' Housing association tenants may be asked to give up index-linked rent reductions due to financial pressures, it is warned.
	Sex card challenge to phone firms Mobile phone companies are urged to disable the telephone numbers on prostitute call cards by London's deputy mayor.

BUSINESS
	Japan's economy leaves recession Japan follows Germany, France and Hong Kong out of recession by recording growth in the second quarter.
	Strong demand builds Lego sales Toy maker Lego reports a 60% rise in profits as parents turn to the classic brand in the recession.
	Shares suspended in Nigeria banks Shares in five Nigerian banks, which were bailed out by the government last week, have been suspended.

ENTERTAINMENT
	Azerbaijanis in Eurovision probe People in Azerbaijan who voted for a song by neighbouring Armenia in May's Eurovision Song Contest are being questioned by the authorities.
	Osbourne to dance in US hit show Kelly Osbourne and Donny Osmond are among the line-up for the latest series of US ballroom show Dancing With The Stars.
	China to contest WTO trade ruling China is to contest a World Trade Organization ruling that calls for it to end restrictions on imports of US films and music products.

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
	Herbs 'can be natural pesticides' Common herbs and spices show promise as an environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional pesticides, scientists have told a major US conference.
	Water reform is 'needed in Asia' Asia must reform its water use to feed 1.5 billion extra people by 2050, according to a report to presented at a major conference.
	Monkeys booze because of genes A study has shown that having a particular gene variant causes some macaque monkeys to drink more alcohol in experiments.

TECHNOLOGY
	US man 'stole 130m card numbers' US prosecutors charge a man with carrying out what they say is the largest case of identity theft in American history.
	Mobile data show friend networks Data from mobile phones reveals not only friendship networks but can give indications of users' happiness, researchers say.
	Video gamers 'older than thought' A US study suggests the average adult video game enthusiast is 35 years old and more overweight and less healthy than average.

HEALTH
	Child leukaemia 'genes' revealed Genetic flaws that increase the risk of the most common form of childhood leukaemia have been uncovered by British scientists.
	Charity seeks end to lunchbox ham Parents are urged to avoid putting processed meat into children's lunchboxes amid concerns about links to cancer.
	Obama may soften healthcare plan US President Barack Obama's senior aides hint his healthcare reforms may be watered down, as opponents apply pressure.

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	1998: Clinton admits Lewinsky affair President of the United States, Bill Clinton, admits having an inappropriate relationship with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky.
	1987: Hitler's deputy found dead Rudolf Hess, Hitler's former right-hand man, is found dead in Spandau Prison.
	1999: Turkey hit by huge earthquake The most powerful earthquake to hit Turkey leaves at least 1,000 people dead.

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TOP STORIES
	Bekele wins fourth straight title Kenenisa Bekele claims his fourth successive 10,000m world title with a stunning performance in Berlin, while Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser wins the women's 100m.
	Richards banned for three years Dean Richards is banned from coaching for three years for his role in the Harlequins fake blood injury controversy.
	Mauresmo exits early in Toronto France's 15th seed Amelie Mauresmo is beaten 6-2 3-6 6-1 by Italy's Francesca Schiavone in the first round of the Rogers Cup in Toronto.
	Bolt sets sights on 9.4 seconds Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt targets the 9.4 second barrier for the 100m after setting an extraordinary new world record of 9.58 seconds at the World Championships.
	Nielsen talks up Lee Test chances Australia coach Tim Nielsen says Brett Lee could play in the fifth Ashes Test after an impressive display against England Lions.

FOOTBALL
	Wenger sets out to silence crowd Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes keeping the 60,000 fans quiet at Celtic Park on Tuesday is key to reaching the Champions League group stages.
	Fans can roar Celtic to win - Fox The Celtic supporters can play a big part in achieving a Champions League win against Arsenal, according to left-back Danny Fox.
	Dundee United 2-0 Hearts Danny Cadamarteri scores a brace in a winning Dundee United debut as Hearts captain Michael Stewart sees red.

CRICKET
	Nielsen talks up Lee Test chances Australia coach Tim Nielsen says Brett Lee could play in the fifth Ashes Test after an impressive display against England Lions.
	Sri Lanka v New Zealand - latest score Latest scorecard from Galle as Sri Lanka host New Zealand in the first Test.
	Windies retain weakened ODI squad West Indies, who sacked coach John Dyson last week, name an inexperienced 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy.

TENNIS
	Simon wins through in Cincinnati Gilles Simon of France advances to the second round of the Cincinnati Masters with a 6-3 6-2 victory over American Wayne Odesnik.
	Mauresmo exits early in Toronto France's 15th seed Amelie Mauresmo is beaten 6-2 3-6 6-1 by Italy's Francesca Schiavone in the first round of the Rogers Cup in Toronto.
	Murray delighted by rankings rise Britain's Andy Murray says it feels great to have risen to number two in the world tennis rankings for the first time in his career.

MOTORSPORT
	Lorenzo crash hands Rossi victory Valentino Rossi wins the Czech MotoGP at Brno after Jorge Lorenzo crashes out when leading.
	Formula 1 news has moved >>>> Click the link above to reach BBC Sport's brand new Formula 1 website for 2009.
	Renault cleared for European GP Renault cleared to compete in this weekend's European Grand Prix in Valencia after winning an appeal against a one-race ban.

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