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	Wednesday, 26 August, 2009, 0:00 GMT 05:00 +05:00:Asia/Calcutta

TOP STORIES
	Dozens killed in Afghan explosion A massive car bomb explosion in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar brings down buildings and kills at least 40 people.
	Iraq and Syria recall ambassadors Iraq and Syria recall their envoys in a deepening rift over charges of responsibility for a string of deadly bomb attacks in Baghdad.
	New twist in Semenya gender saga Caster Semenya returns to a rapturous welcome in South Africa as tests reveal her testosterone level is about three times higher than would normally be expected in a female sample.
	US deficit to soar towards $1.6tn The US budget deficit will soar to almost $1.6tn this year, the highest on record, both the White House and Congress warn.
	Rihanna attacker Brown sentenced US singer Chris Brown is given 180 days' community labour and five years' probation for assaulting pop star Rihanna.

AFRICA
	New twist in Semenya gender saga Caster Semenya returns to a rapturous welcome in South Africa as tests reveal her testosterone level is about three times higher than would normally be expected in a female sample.
	Nigeria to make new bank arrests Nigeria's special fraud police say they are preparing to make further arrests of business leaders who have failed to pay back millions owed to banks.
	Tanzania buries school fire dead A mass burial is held in Tanzania for 12 schoolgirls who died in a fire in their dormitory, after studying by candlelight.

AMERICAS
	US deficit to soar towards $1.6tn The US budget deficit will soar to almost $1.6tn this year, the highest on record, both the White House and Congress warn.
	US soldiers killed in Afghanistan Four US soldiers are killed by a bomb in Afghanistan, making 2009 the deadliest year so far for foreign troops.
	Rihanna attacker Brown sentenced US singer Chris Brown is given 180 days' community labour and five years' probation for assaulting pop star Rihanna.

ASIA-PACIFIC
	S Korean launch 'partial success' South Korea launches its first space rocket, though a satellite it was carrying failed to enter into its proper orbit.
	Koreas to discuss family reunions North and South Korea agree to hold talks through the Red Cross to help reunite families divided by war in the 1950s.
	Malaysia to review caning woman A Malaysian judge orders a review of the caning sentence given to a Muslim woman caught drinking alcohol.

EUROPE
	Russia queries Arctic Sea cargo Russia says for the first time that a ship which went missing in mysterious circumstances may have had sensitive cargo.
	Genoa killing 'was self-defence' An Italian policeman who shot dead a G8 protester in Genoa in 2001 is ruled to have acted in self-defence.
	Lithuania probe into 'CIA prison' Lithuania launches an inquiry into allegations in the US media that it hosted a secret CIA prison for al-Qaeda suspects.

MIDDLE EAST
	Top Iran reform figures on trial The trial begins in Iran of a number of senior opposition figures following June's disputed presidential election.
	Iraq and Syria recall ambassadors Iraq and Syria recall their envoys in a deepening rift over charges of responsibility for a string of deadly bomb attacks in Baghdad.
	Brown 'optimistic' on Middle East Gordon Brown says he is "more optimistic" about Middle East peace after talks with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu.

SOUTH ASIA
	Dozens killed in Afghan explosion A massive car bomb explosion in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar brings down buildings and kills at least 40 people.
	Taliban confirm commander's death The leader of the Pakistani Taliban, Baitullah Mehsud, is dead, two of his senior commanders confirm to the BBC.
	Bodies found in Pakistan valley The bodies of 22 suspected militants are found in Pakistan's Swat valley, raising concerns about extra-judicial killings.

UK
	Mass violence mars London derby A man is stabbed during crowd violence inside and outside West Ham's Upton Park stadium during their game with Millwall.
	Police prepare for climate camp Climate protesters prepare for a week of action to disrupt a "dirty dozen" organisations in London - as police refuse to rule out moving their camp.
	Crackdown on 'boomerang bosses' The government is to investigate the cost of council chiefs who leave their councils with a big pay-off only to get another highly-paid council job.

UK EDUCATION
	Small dip in primary maths scores Government figures show a slight drop in the maths skills of seven-year-old in England, but a rise in their writing abilities.
	Tutors 'cynical' over Diplomas Admissions tutors at some of the UK's most selective universities express caution over the new Diplomas, a study suggests.
	Student place scramble continues Unfiilled university places are over-subscribed by 14 to one as anxious teenagers scramble for degree courses.

ENGLAND
	Mass violence mars London derby A man is stabbed during crowd violence inside and outside West Ham's Upton Park stadium during their game with Millwall.
	Boy, 5, shot dead with air rifle A five-year-old boy dies in hospital after being shot with an air rifle during a family visit to friends in Wiltshire.
	Football legend Jack Charlton ill World Cup winner Jack Charlton is taken to hospital after collapsing during a family holiday in Spain, his son says.

BUSINESS
	Bernanke named for new Fed term President Obama nominates Ben Bernanke for a second term as chairman of the US central bank, the Federal Reserve.
	US deficit to soar towards $1.6tn The US budget deficit will soar to almost $1.6tn this year, the highest on record, both the White House and Congress warn.
	GM 'still intends to sell Opel' General Motors has told the German government it is still interested in selling European car firm Opel, according to reports.

ENTERTAINMENT
	Rihanna attacker Brown sentenced US singer Chris Brown is given 180 days' community labour and five years' probation for assaulting pop star Rihanna.
	Jackson 'had lethal drug levels' Pop star Michael Jackson had lethal levels of a powerful anaesthetic in his body when he died, court documents show.
	Snicket to write new book series Children's author Lemony Snicket is to create a further series of books after signing a new UK deal, it is announced

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
	'Extinction threat' to flying fox The flying fox faces extinction in peninsular Malaysia unless its government acts to curb unsustainable levels of hunting, scientists say.
	'Stress' is shrinking polar bears Polar bears have shrunk over the last century, say scientists who have linked the physical changes to stress caused by pollution.
	S Korean launch 'partial success' South Korea launches its first space rocket, though a satellite it was carrying failed to enter into its proper orbit.

TECHNOLOGY
	Anger at UK file-sharing policy UK service providers have pledged to fight government proposals to toughen penalties for online pirates.
	Pirate Bay website back online File-sharing website The Pirate Bay was back online shortly after a court ordered a Swedish ISP to take it down.
	Wikipedia to launch page controls The online encyclopaedia is on the cusp of launching a major revamp to how people contribute to some pages.

HEALTH
	Obesity drug fears investigated US authorities are investigating concerns an anti-obesity drug available over the counter at chemists may cause liver damage.
	Tamoxifen link to second tumours Long-term use of a common breast cancer drug may hike the risk of developing a deadly second tumour, a study suggests.
	Low-carb diets 'damage arteries' Low-carb slimming diets may clog arteries, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, a study suggests.

ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
	1944: Paris is liberated as Germans surrender General Charles de Gaulle enters the capital of France after French and US troops force a German surrender.
	2003: Bombay rocked by twin car bombs Two powerful bomb blasts hit the Indian city of Bombay within minutes of each other, killing at least 44 and injuring nearly 150.
	1997: East German leader guilty of Berlin Wall deaths A court in Berlin sentences the former East German leader, Egon Krenz, to six-and-a-half years in prison.

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TOP STORIES
	FA to probe Upton Park violence The Football Association will investigate the violence that marred Tuesday's Carling Cup clash between West Ham and Millwall.
	New twist in Semenya gender saga Caster Semenya returns to a rapturous welcome in South Africa as tests reveal her testosterone level is about three times higher than would normally be expected in a female sample.
	Lescott completes Man City move England defender Joleon Lescott completes his protracted move from Everton to Manchester City, signing a five-year deal.
	Murray seeded second for US Open Britain's Andy Murray is seeded second for the US Open, which begins on 31 August in New York.
	RFU ponder action on blood scam The Rugby Football Union could consider sanctions against Harlequins after the publication of Tom Williams' testimony at the fake blood hearing.

FOOTBALL
	FA to probe Upton Park violence The Football Association will investigate the violence that marred Tuesday's Carling Cup clash between West Ham and Millwall.
	Lescott completes Man City move England defender Joleon Lescott completes his protracted move from Everton to Manchester City, signing a five-year deal.
	Wolves 0-0 Swindon (6-5 pens) Swindon captain Gordon Greer misses the crucial spot-kick as Premier League Wolves edge their League One opponents 6-5 on penalties in the Carling Cup.

CRICKET
	Flintoff undergoes knee surgery Former England Test all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has undergone surgery on his injured knee.
	Cricket Australia backs Ponting The chief of Cricket Australia says neither skipper Ricky Ponting nor the selectors are to blame for the Ashes defeat.
	Harmison proud of Ashes success England fast bowler Steve Harmison admits he rates the 2009 Ashes victory over Australia as more special than the win in 2005.

TENNIS
	Murray seeded second for US Open Britain's Andy Murray is seeded second for the US Open, which begins on 31 August in New York.
	Federer secures Cincinnati title World number one Roger Federer wins the Cincinnati Masters for the third time with victory over Novak Djokovic.
	Dementieva takes Rogers Cup title Elena Dementieva battles her way to the Rogers Cup title with victory over fellow Russian Maria Sharapova.

MOTORSPORT
	Formula 1 news has moved >>>> Click the link above to reach BBC Sport's brand new Formula 1 website for 2009.
	Nerves threaten Button's title bid Brawn driver needs to re-find early-season form - and fast, says Mark Hughes
	Lorenzo pens new deal with Yamaha Jorge Lorenzo will remain as Valentino Rossi's team-mate at Yamaha in 2010 after signing a one-year extension to his contract.

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