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| Wednesday, 09 September, 2009, 0:00 GMT 05:00 +05:00:Asia/Calcutta |
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Recount clouds Karzai poll lead President Karzai passes the 50% mark needed for victory in the Afghan presidential poll, but fraud claims cast doubt on the result. |
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| Deadly day for US troops overseas Four US soldiers die in roadside bombings in Iraq while four more are killed in fighting in eastern Afghanistan. | |
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| Underwater laser pops in navy ops US military researchers have shown how laser light can be used to drive small underwater explosions for communications. | |
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| Fourteen dead in S America storm A fierce storm kills at least 14 people and injures dozens more in northern Argentina and southern Brazil. | |
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| Norway pair face death in Congo Two Norwegian men are sentenced to death in DR Congo after being convicted of murder of a Congolese man in May. | |
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| AFRICA | |
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 | Kenya sweeps away top-rank police Almost all of Kenya's most senior police officers are replaced amid claims of police involvement in post-election violence. |
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| Norway pair face death in Congo Two Norwegian men are sentenced to death in DR Congo after being convicted of murder of a Congolese man in May. | |
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| Call to remove Zimbabwe sanctions Southern African leaders meeting in DR Congo call for the removal of all international sanctions on Zimbabwe. | |
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| AMERICAS | |
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 | Obama gives back-to-school speech President Obama delivers a speech to US schoolchildren but draws an angry reaction from his conservative critics. |
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| US Congress set for health battle As the US Congress returns to work after its summer recess, members prepare to fight over the details of healthcare reform. | |
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| Fourteen dead in S America storm A fierce storm kills at least 14 people and injures dozens more in northern Argentina and southern Brazil. | |
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| ASIA-PACIFIC | |
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 | US freezes N Korea firms' assets The US freezes the assets of two North Korea companies as sanctions tighten over Pyongyang's nuclear programme. |
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| Arrests over China Wal-Mart death Two Wal-Mart employees are arrested in China in connection with the violent death of a customer, police say. | |
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| Swine flu spread in China 'grim' China's health minister says the nation is facing a grim situation as it tries to contain a rapid surge in swine flu. | |
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| EUROPE | |
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 | Merkel regrets Afghan raid deaths Germany's Chancellor Merkel says she "deeply regrets" any loss of innocent life caused by an air strike in Afghanistan. |
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| Climate deal is 'in the balance' There is a "real danger" that a UN climate deal will not be reached this year, says the UK's foreign secretary, as he embarks on a new diplomatic push. | |
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| Norway pair face death in Congo Two Norwegian men are sentenced to death in DR Congo after being convicted of murder of a Congolese man in May. | |
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| MIDDLE EAST | |
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 | US troops killed in Iraq bombings Four US soldiers have died in bombings in Iraq, three in northern Iraq and another in the capital Baghdad, officials say. |
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| Iran 'to submit nuclear package' Iran prepares to give a new proposal to the global powers involved in talks about its nuclear programme, Iranian media says. | |
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| Israel organs claim row deepens A Palestinian minister and an Israeli Arab politician enter a row over claims Israel harvested organs from dead Palestinians. | |
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| SOUTH ASIA | |
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| Recount clouds Karzai poll lead President Karzai passes the 50% mark needed for victory in the Afghan presidential poll, but fraud claims cast doubt on the result. |
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| 'Ill' pilots ground India airline India's second-largest private airline Jet Airways cancels many flights after pilots stage a flash protest and report sick. | |
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| Nawaz Sharif faces murder inquiry Pakistan's Supreme court is set to hear petitions seeking the prosecution of the main opposition leader, Nawaz Sharif, for murder. | |
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| UK | |
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 | Planes 'to reset climate targets' The UK economy may have to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2050 to make space for aviation. |
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| UK employment market 'recovering' The UK jobs market is starting to show signs of recovery, according to a survey of recruitment agencies. | |
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| Speech Debelle wins Mercury Prize Rising hip-hop star Speech Debelle wins the prestigious Mercury Music Prize for best British album of the past year. | |
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| UK EDUCATION | |
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 | University 'way out of recession' Extra university places should be funded as a way out of recession and unemployment, says the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. |
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| Obama gives back-to-school speech President Obama delivers a speech to US schoolchildren but draws an angry reaction from his conservative critics. | |
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| Teachers spot trouble in a name Chardonnay, Kyle or Emma? Can teachers tell which pupils are likely to play up in class just by their names. | |
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| ENGLAND | |
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 | Newborn baby discovered in bushes A newborn baby girl, still with her umbilical cord attached, is found abandoned in bushes in Buckinghamshire. |
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| Charge after Sanchez star stabbed A man is charged following an attack on a star of the MTV series Dirty Sanchez in a Norfolk supermarket. | |
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| Man, 74, given 'no speaking' Asbo An Asbo is granted against a 74-year-old Devon man, banning him from approaching anyone in England or Wales under the age of 18. | |
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| BUSINESS | |
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 | Market crisis 'will happen again' Former US central bank chief Alan Greenspan tells the BBC the global economy will experience another crash in the future. |
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| T-Mobile and Orange in UK merger T-Mobile and Orange are planning to merge their UK businesses - creating a mobile phone giant with 28.4 million customers | |
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| Gold returns back above $1,000 Gold hits $1,000 an ounce for the first time since February, amid mixed signals about the direction of the global economy. | |
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| ENTERTAINMENT | |
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 | Chris Brown to play Jackson gig Chris Brown, Mary J Blige, Sister Sledge and Natalie Cole will be among the artists performing at the Michael Jackson tribute concert in Vienna. |
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| Speech Debelle wins Mercury Prize Rising hip-hop star Speech Debelle wins the prestigious Mercury Music Prize for best British album of the past year. | |
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| Firth criticises 'plastic' actors Colin Firth says he thinks it is "a disaster" for actors to have Botox injections and plastic surgery. | |
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| SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT | |
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| Planes 'to reset climate targets' The UK economy may have to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2050 to make space for aviation. |
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| Chimps imitate yawning animations Yawning is so contagious that chimpanzees can "catch" it from cartoons, according to research. | |
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| Virus linked to prostate tumours Scientists have produced compelling evidence that a virus known to cause cancer in animals is linked to prostate cancer in humans. | |
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| TECHNOLOGY | |
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 | Flight site hacker 'identified' The US publisher of a flight simulator website hacked in May says it has identified the alleged perpetrator to UK police. |
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| Underwater laser pops in navy ops US military researchers have shown how laser light can be used to drive small underwater explosions for communications. | |
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| Home fibre plans survive downturn The global economic downturn has not hit European efforts to take fibre to homes, suggests a survey. | |
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| HEALTH | |
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 | Virus linked to prostate tumours Scientists have produced compelling evidence that a virus known to cause cancer in animals is linked to prostate cancer in humans. |
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| Infection-allergy link questioned The notion of exposing youngsters to infections in a bid protect them from later allergies is wrong, latest research suggests. | |
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| Swine flu spread in China 'grim' China's health minister says the nation is facing a grim situation as it tries to contain a rapid surge in swine flu. | |
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| 1943: Italy's surrender announced General Dwight D Eisenhower tells the world of the secret capitulation five days ago by the Italian Government. | |||
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| 1950: Miners trapped underground by landslide Rescuers say 116 miners trapped in Knockshinnoch Castle colliery in Scotland following a landslide are safe. | |||
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| 1998: Real IRA announce ceasefire The dissident republican group behind Northern Ireland's worst atrocity declares its violence at an end. | |||
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| TOP STORIES | |
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 | Live text - US Open Serena Williams takes on Flavia Pennetta and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga meets Fernando Gonzalez on day nine at the US Open. |
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| Semenya to keep World gold medal Caster Semenya will not be stripped of her World Championships medal, regardless of gender test results, BBC Sport understands. | |
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| Murray outclassed by superb Cilic Andy Murray pays the price for an error-strewn display as he loses 7-5 6-2 6-2 to Marin Cilic in the US Open fourth round. | |
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| In-form Clijsters into semi-final Kim Clijsters continues her remarkable run at the US Open, thumping 18th seed Li Na 6-2 6-4 to reach the semi-finals. | |
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| Chelsea chief defends Kakuta deal Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon says their signing of Gael Kakuta when he was 16 was not "child trafficking". | |
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| FOOTBALL | |
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 | Man City dismiss 'poaching' claim Manchester City deny claims from Rennes that they unlawfully signed one of the French club's players. |
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| Chelsea chief defends Kakuta deal Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon says their signing of Gael Kakuta when he was 16 was not "child trafficking". | |
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| Liverpool dispute tap-up claims Liverpool play down speculation they have been reported for an alleged illegal approach to a Crewe teenager, BBC Sport understands. | |
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| CRICKET | |
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 | Ponting calls time on Twenty20s Australia captain Ricky Ponting announces his retirement from international Twenty20 cricket in a bid to prolong his career. |
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| Sri Lanka ease to one-day victory Thilan Samaraweera's maiden century and four wickets from Lasith Malinga help Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 97 runs in the triangular one-day series. | |
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| SA coach reveals England interest South Africa coach Mickey Arthur tells BBC Sport he would relish the opportunity to lead England before he quits international cricket. | |
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| TENNIS | |
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| Live text - US Open Serena Williams takes on Flavia Pennetta and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga meets Fernando Gonzalez on day nine at the US Open. |
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| Murray outclassed by superb Cilic Andy Murray pays the price for an error-strewn display as he loses 7-5 6-2 6-2 to Marin Cilic in the US Open fourth round. | |
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| In-form Clijsters into semi-final Kim Clijsters continues her remarkable run at the US Open, thumping 18th seed Li Na 6-2 6-4 to reach the semi-finals. | |
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| MOTORSPORT | |
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 | Massa fearless over racing return Ferrari driver Felipe Massa believes his life-threatening accident in July will not affect his ability and desire to race. |
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| Rossi eases to San Marino victory Italy's Valentino Rossi wins the San Marino MotoGP to extend his lead in the championship to 30 points. | |
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| Rally Australia result (wrc.com) Sebastien Loeb is relegated to second because of a technical infringement after winning the Rally Australia, with victory going to championship leader Mikko Hirvonen. | |
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