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TOP STORIES
Dozens dead in Indonesian quake
At least 75 people die and thousands are trapped under rubble after an earthquake hits Sumatra, officials say.
  Afghan sacking 'sends bad signal'
The UN Afghan envoy apparently dismissed in a row about election fraud tells the BBC the move sent "a terrible signal" about the UN.
  China set for mass celebrations
Security is high as China prepares to stage an extravaganza in Beijing marking 60 years since of Communist rule.
  Fujimori sentenced for corruption
Peruvian ex-President Alberto Fujimori has been sentenced to six years in jail for corruption by a court in Lima.
  Guinea calls for unity government
Guinea's military ruler calls for a unity government and an international enquiry into violence which left many dead.
AFRICA
Kenyan corruption chief resigns
Kenya's much-criticised anti-corruption chief resigns following a row over his reappointment by the president.
  Guinea calls for unity government
Guinea's military ruler calls for a unity government and an international enquiry into violence which left many dead.
  Landmark royal meeting in Uganda
Uganda's president and an influential regional king meet for the first time in years, weeks after deadly riots.
AMERICAS
Fujimori sentenced for corruption
Peruvian ex-President Alberto Fujimori has been sentenced to six years in jail for corruption by a court in Lima.
  Bank of America's boss to retire
Bank of America says its beleaguered chief executive Kenneth Lewis will retire at the end of the year.
  Richest Americans hit by downturn
The collective wealth of the richest 400 Americans has fallen by $300bn over the past year, the latest Forbes rich list says.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Dozens dead in Indonesian quake
At least 75 people die and thousands are trapped under rubble after an earthquake hits Sumatra, officials say.
  China set for mass celebrations
Security is high as China prepares to stage an extravaganza in Beijing marking 60 years since of Communist rule.
  Tsunami rescue begins in Pacific
A major relief operation begins after a Pacific tsunami killed more than 100 people in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga.
EUROPE
Georgia 'started unjustified war'
An EU-sponsored report into the war in Georgia last year says Georgia started it, but after months of provocation.
  Former French PM takes the stand
Former French PM Dominique de Villepin takes the stand in Paris, denying any role in a plot to discredit President Sarkozy.
  French drop Polanski release call
The French government drops its public support for Roman Polanski, after a backlash against calls for his release.
MIDDLE EAST
Israel to free 20 for Shalit film
Israel says it will free 20 female Palestinian detainees in return for proof that captured soldier Gilad Shalit is alive.
  Goldstone defends UN Gaza report
UN investigator Richard Goldstone defends his damning report, dubbed "flawed" by US officials, on Israel's conduct in Gaza.
  World powers turn up heat on Iran
Ahead of a key meeting with Iran, world powers increase pressure on Tehran to reveal the nature of its nuclear programme.
SOUTH ASIA
Afghan sacking 'sends bad signal'
The UN Afghan envoy apparently dismissed in a row about election fraud tells the BBC the move sent "a terrible signal" about the UN.
  India drought 'worst since 1972'
India suffered its weakest monsoon for nearly 40 years, the country's meteorological department says.
  Bharti MTN telecoms tie-up is off
Tie-up talks between Indian mobile phone company Bharti and South Africa's MTN are abandoned.
UK
UK banks accept curbs on bonuses
Britain's five largest banks are to accept the curbs on bonuses agreed by G20 leaders, Alistair Darling announces.
  Expert dementia support 'crucial'
Expert support which could take much of the pain out of dealing with dementia should be made more accessible, a report says.
  Three guilty in family rape case
Three men, aged between 27 and 55, are found guilty of sexually abusing a member of their own family as she grew up.
UK EDUCATION
University 'complacency' warning
Universities have been warned against "complacency" on standards, in a report urging greater transparency on maintaining quality.
  Schools told pupils must behave
Plans to improve pupil behaviour in England, including reminding parents of their responsibilities, are outlined by Ed Balls.
  BNP teacher ban 'to be examined'
Ed Balls orders a study into whether members of organisations "promoting racism" should be banned from being teachers.
ENGLAND
Match ban for Bellamy clash fan
A fan who ran on to the Old Trafford pitch and was shoved by Manchester City's Craig Bellamy is banned from attending matches for three years.
  Extra patrols on 'torment' street
Extra police patrols are put in place in a Leicestershire street where a mother was tormented to the point of killing herself and her daughter.
  Band devastated by guitar theft
Noah And The Whale vow to continue a UK tour despite having all of their equipment stolen from a Manchester car park.
BUSINESS
Bank of America's boss to retire
Bank of America says its beleaguered chief executive Kenneth Lewis will retire at the end of the year.
  Weak September data hits markets
US shares fall after one of the first economic snapshots of September posts a surprise decline in activity.
  SFO to rule on BAE Systems case
The SFO is expected to announce on Thursday whether it wishes to prosecute BAE Systems over alleged bribery.
ENTERTAINMENT
French drop Polanski release call
The French government drops its public support for Roman Polanski, after a backlash against calls for his release.
  Charity sued by Jackson's estate
A charitable Foundation is sued by the estate of Michael Jackson, which says it wrongly implied the late singer supported its work.
  Will Smith to host Nobel concert
Actor and musician Will Smith is to host the Nobel Peace Prize concert with wife Jada Pinkett Smith, organisers have announced.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Earthquakes weaken distant faults
The major earthquake in Sumatra in 2004 may have weakened California's San Andreas fault 8,000km away.
  $100bn a year for climate safety
Adapting to impacts of climate change will cost the developing world up to $100bn per year, a World Bank study concludes.
  UK mammals have 'Celtic fringe'
Small mammals have a genetically distinct "Celtic fringe". The finding may shed light on the origins of human Celtic populations.
TECHNOLOGY
US relaxes grip on the internet
The US loosens its control over how the internet is run after an agreement with net regulator Icann.
  'Time telescope' could boost web
A simple method of magnifying light pulses in time could pack significantly more information into the data packets of the internet.
  Google invites users to join Wave
Google is unleashing its communication tool which it hopes will reinvent e-mail and instant messaging.
HEALTH
Cooling 'cuts baby brain damage'
Babies starved of oxygen at birth have a much lower risk of brain damage if they are given mild hypothermia, research suggests.
  Pregnant smoking 'psychosis link'
Mothers who smoke during pregnancy put their children at greater risk of psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, a study suggests.
  Daily sweets 'linked to violence'
Children who eat sweets and chocolate every day are more likely to be violent as adults, according to UK researchers.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1962: Mississippi race riots over first black student
Two people die and at least 75 are injured in rioting following the admission of James Meredith to the University of Mississippi.
  1985: Riots erupt in Toxteth and Peckham
Police close off areas of Liverpool and London tonight after outbreaks of violence and vandalism.
  2005: Bombs rip through Bali restaurants
At least 26 people die and more than 50 are injured as the Indonesian resort island of Bali is hit by bomb blasts.

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TOP STORIES
Man Utd 2-1 Wolfsburg
Ryan Giggs and Michael Carrick score the goals as Manchester United come from behind to win at home against Wolfsburg.
  Apoel Nicosia 0-1 Chelsea
Chelsea make harder work than necessary of a second Champions League Group D win as they beat Apoel Nicosia.
  Rio hit back in 2016 Olympics row
Rio de Janeiro's 2016 Olympic bid team lodge a complaint against rivals Madrid after a Spanish Olympic official criticises the city's credentials.
  Ferrari confirm capture of Alonso
Ferrari announce that Fernando Alonso will replace Kimi Raikkonen in the team in 2010.
  Nervy Australia book England semi
Australia limp to a tense two-wicket win over Pakistan to top Group A and set up a Champions Trophy semi-final against England.
FOOTBALL
Man Utd 2-1 Wolfsburg
Ryan Giggs and Michael Carrick score the goals as Manchester United come from behind to win at home against Wolfsburg.
  Apoel Nicosia 0-1 Chelsea
Chelsea make harder work than necessary of a second Champions League Group D win as they beat Apoel Nicosia.
  Kroenke increases Arsenal stake
Arsenal director Stan Kroenke increases his shareholding in the London football club, raising his stake to 28.7%.
CRICKET
Nervy Australia book England semi
Australia limp to a tense two-wicket win over Pakistan to top Group A and set up a Champions Trophy semi-final against England.
  S Africa to review Trophy failure
Cricket South Africa says it will be "brutally honest" in its analysis of why they failed to reach the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy.
  India knocked out despite victory
India crash out of the Champions Trophy despite a resounding seven-wicket Group A win over West Indies in Johannesburg.
TENNIS
Jankovic makes progress in Tokyo
Seventh seed Jelena Jankovic and unseeded Maria Sharapova both advance to the quarter-finals of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.
  Johansson stuns Hewitt on return
Sweden's Joachim Johansson produces a magnificent performance in his first ATP match of the year to defeat Lleyton Hewitt in Malaysia.
  Sharapova through as seeds tumble
Former world number one Maria Sharapova shows the seeded players the way with a superb win over Sam Stosur in Tokyo.
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.
  Ferrari confirm capture of Alonso
Ferrari announce that Fernando Alonso will replace Kimi Raikkonen in the team in 2010.
  Toseland fears for ride in MotoGP
James Toseland admits his future in MotoGP racing lies in the hands of World Superbikes rider Ben Spies, who has been offered his ride next year.

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