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	Tuesday, 22 September, 2009, 0:00 GMT 05:00 +05:00:Asia/Calcutta

TOP STORIES
	Ousted leader returns to Honduras Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya makes a dramatic return to the country, nearly three months after his expulsion.
	US in Afghanistan failure warning The US mission in Afghanistan will "fail" unless troops are increased, the top military commander there says in a confidential report.
	Smoking ban heart gains 'massive' Banning smoking in public places has had a bigger impact on cutting heart attacks than expected, studies reveal.
	US proposes net neutrality rules The US communications regulator proposes new rules that would require ISPs to respect the principle of "network neutrality".
	G20 'to call for economy balance' The G20 summit will call for major reforms to promote a more balanced global economy, says a document seen by the BBC.

AFRICA
	Scores die in south Sudan attack More than 100 people die in ethnic violence in southern Sudan, officials say - the latest in a spate of deadly attacks.
	Zuma admits union 'disagreements' Jacob Zuma acknowledges disagreements between the ANC and the trade union bloc - one of its main political partners.
	Ghana marks leader's centenary Ghana is marking 100 years since the birth of its first president, Kwame Nkrumah, a champion of African independence.

AMERICAS
	Ousted leader returns to Honduras Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya makes a dramatic return to the country, nearly three months after his expulsion.
	US in Afghanistan failure warning The US mission in Afghanistan will "fail" unless troops are increased, the top military commander there says in a confidential report.
	US proposes net neutrality rules The US communications regulator proposes new rules that would require ISPs to respect the principle of "network neutrality".

ASIA-PACIFIC
	One-in-four Japan women 'elderly' One-quarter of Japanese women are aged 65 or over, official figures indicate, highlighting a looming demographic crisis.
	'Millions at risk' as deltas sink Most of the world's major river deltas are sinking due to dams and the extraction of gas and groundwater, a study shows.
	Piracy 'spike' in South China Sea Piracy in the South China Sea has hit a five-year high, an international monitoring agency says.

EUROPE
	French ex-PM on trial over smears Former French PM Dominique de Villepin, charged with plotting to discredit President Nicolas Sarkozy, goes on trial in Paris.
	Protected birds killed in Malta The bodies of 150 protected birds are found stashed on the Mediterranean island of Malta as activists search what they call a "major crime scene".
	Renault handed suspended F1 ban Renault are given a two-year suspended ban from Formula 1 after a hearing into their role in fixing last year's Singapore Grand Prix.

MIDDLE EAST
	Low US hopes for Mid-East summit The US has "no grand expectations" from talks President Obama is hosting with Israeli and Palestinian leaders, the White House says.
	Israel's 'options open' on Iran Israel has not ruled out any possibly responses to Iran's nuclear programme, a senior Israeli official says.
	UK army 'rotten', Iraq probe told British soldiers who abused an Iraqi detainee who died in their custody were not just "a few bad apples", a public inquiry is told.

SOUTH ASIA
	US in Afghanistan failure warning The US mission in Afghanistan will "fail" unless troops are increased, the top military commander there says in a confidential report.
	Bhutan hit by strong earthquake At least 10 people are killed after a 6.1 magnitude quake strikes the remote mountain kingdom of Bhutan.
	Pakistan curbs on Mumbai accused Police in Pakistan restrict the movement of an Islamic charity leader accused of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

UK
	Mother guilty of daughter murders A woman is convicted of murdering her two daughters who were stabbed to death at their home in Cambridgeshire.
	US calms row over bomber release The US government says it does not want to punish Scotland for releasing the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing.
	Clegg has made Lib Dems 'grow up' Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has forced the party to "grow up", his spokesman says, ahead of a vote on public spending cuts.

UK EDUCATION
	Charge students more, say bosses A CBI report suggests students should pay more interest on loans and higher tuition fees, sparking anger from their union.
	Labour 'could save schools £2bn' Thousands of senior staff jobs could be cut to save £2bn on education in England, the schools secretary indicates.
	Kennedy warning over tuition fees Ex-Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy warns Nick Clegg the party is in danger of losing its "heart" over spending cut plans.

ENGLAND
	Mother guilty of daughter murders A woman is convicted of murdering her two daughters who were stabbed to death at their home in Cambridgeshire.
	Teacher jailed for sex with pupil A female music teacher is jailed for 15 months for having an unlawful relationship with a girl at a London private school.
	Builder tears down family's roof A builder is arrested after ripping a hole in the roof of a Derbyshire family's home following a payment dispute.

BUSINESS
	G20 'to call for economy balance' The G20 summit will call for major reforms to promote a more balanced global economy, says a document seen by the BBC.
	Dell to acquire Perot for $3.9bn Computer giant Dell is buying IT services provider Perot Systems for $3.9bn (£2.4bn) to broaden what it offers to customers.
	Oil prices slide on demand fears Oil prices fall by almost $3 on fears that demand for crude may not have recovered as much as previously thought.

ENTERTAINMENT
	US artists lead MTV Europe awards US artists Lady Gaga and Kings of Leon each received five nominations for this year's MTV Europe Music Awards.
	Mad Men wins Emmy for second year Mad Men, the period show about the advertising industry, wins an Emmy award for best drama, as Glenn Close takes lead actress.
	Meatballs reign at US box office Animated 3D comedy Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs tops the North American box office in its opening weekend, taking $30.1m (£18.6m).

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
	UK rivers failing new EU standard Three quarters of rivers in England and Wales fall below a new European environmental standard, according to a report.
	Recession and policies cut carbon The global recession has brought a significant drop in greenhouse gas emissions, says the International Energy Agency.
	'Millions at risk' as deltas sink Most of the world's major river deltas are sinking due to dams and the extraction of gas and groundwater, a study shows.

TECHNOLOGY
	US proposes net neutrality rules The US communications regulator proposes new rules that would require ISPs to respect the principle of "network neutrality".
	Gaming milestone for Elite game Influential space combat game Elite, the forerunner of many modern video game titles, celebrates its 25th anniversary.
	Bold Rwanda takes broadband leap Rwanda is weeks away from completing a link to a new East African, high-speed, fibre-optic network, officials say.

HEALTH
	Dementia burden 'underestimated' The future global burden of Alzheimer's and other types of dementia has been underestimated, say UK experts.
	Spinal advance gets rats running Hopes that people with spinal injuries could one day regain leg movement have been raised by research in rats.
	Vegetative patients 'still learn' Patients with severe brain damage who do not appear to have signs of consciousness still seem able to learn, a study suggests.

ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
	1998: Clinton's Grand Jury testimony released Bill Clinton's testimony about his relationship with a young female assistant is released to the United States public.
	1979: Harrier crash kills three An RAF plane crashes onto houses in a Cambridgeshire town, killing two men and a young boy.
	1955: Britain claims Rockall Britain has annexed a rocky islet 300 miles west of Scotland to stop the Soviets spying on missile tests, the Admiralty announces.

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TOP STORIES
	Renault handed suspended F1 ban Renault are given a two-year suspended ban from Formula 1 after a hearing into their role in fixing last year's Singapore Grand Prix.
	Nadal pulls out of Thailand Open World number two Rafael Nadal withdraws from next week's Thailand Open as he continues to recover from an abdominal injury.
	Man City will not punish Bellamy Manchester City will not discipline Craig Bellamy after an altercation with a supporter in the 4-3 defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
	South Korea to make 2010 F1 debut South Korea is the latest new track to make a Formula 1 debut, on a 19-race calendar in 2010.
	Tour cuts Dubai prize pot by 25% There will be a 25% cut in the prize money for the Dubai World Championship, the European Tour has confirmed.

FOOTBALL
	Football greats honour Sir Bobby Stars of the football world are among the congregation for a service to honour former England boss Sir Bobby Robson.
	Van Nistelrooy out for six weeks An injury to his left thigh will keep Ruud van Nistelrooy out of the Real Madrid side for up to six weeks.
	Football League looks at Briatore The Football League asks Formula One's governing body the FIA for more details on the suspension of ex-Renault team boss and QPR co-owner Flavio Briatore.

CRICKET
	Cricket set for Champions Trophy The ICC Champions Trophy begins on Tuesday as hosts South Africa face Sri Lanka.
	Flower admits Pietersen concern Kevin Pietersen may miss the start, or even all of England's tour of South Africa, England team director Andy Flower admits.
	Ashes loss still hurts - Ponting Ricky Ponting admits Australia's one-day series victory over England cannot compensate for losing the Ashes.

TENNIS
	Nadal pulls out of Thailand Open World number two Rafael Nadal withdraws from next week's Thailand Open as he continues to recover from an abdominal injury.
	Spain and Czechs through to final Spain will host the Czech Republic in the Davis Cup final in December after both countries won their semi-finals.
	Murray leaves GB future in doubt British number one Andy Murray is open to persuasion over his Davis Cup future but has suggested others might replace him in Europe/Africa Zone Group II.

MOTORSPORT
	Zanardi aims for Paralympic place Ex-Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi is aiming for a place on the Italian cycling team at the 2012 London Paralympics.
	Renault handed suspended F1 ban Renault are given a two-year suspended ban from Formula 1 after a hearing into their role in fixing last year's Singapore Grand Prix.
	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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