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TOP STORIES
	US and Russia hail new relations Presidents Obama and Medvedev mark a warming in relations between the US and Russia on Mr Medvedev's first visit to the US.
	Bomb kills Greek minister's aide A parcel bomb rocks the offices of Greece's public order ministry, killing a close aide to the minister responsible for counter-terrorism.
	World 'cannot rely as much on US' US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner tells the BBC the world cannot rely as much on the US economy as it has in the past.
	Obama Twitter hacker avoids jail A 23-year-old Frenchman is given a suspended jail sentence for hacking into US President Barack Obama's Twitter account.
	Jamaica extradites 'Dudus' to US Suspected Jamaican drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke is extradited to the US to face drug and gun trafficking charges.

AFRICA
	Kenya to fast-track pirate cases A court mainly dedicated to trying suspected pirates opens in the Kenyan port of Mombasa, funded by international donors.
	Kenya warning over price fixing Kenyan manufacturers warn that price-fixing legislation passed by MPs will cause job losses and food shortages.
	Mystery over Burundi's ex-rebel A Burundi minister voices concern at reports that opposition leader and ex-rebel chief Agathon Rwasa has gone into hiding.

AMERICAS
	US and Russia hail new relations Presidents Obama and Medvedev mark a warming in relations between the US and Russia on Mr Medvedev's first visit to the US.
	Jamaica extradites 'Dudus' to US Suspected Jamaican drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke is extradited to the US to face drug and gun trafficking charges.
	World 'cannot rely as much on US' US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner tells the BBC the world cannot rely as much on the US economy as it has in the past.

ASIA-PACIFIC
	Australia has its first woman PM Julia Gillard becomes Australia's first female prime minister after Kevin Rudd stands aside from a Labor Party leadership ballot.
	Taiwan-China trade details agreed Taiwan and China finalise details of what many believe will be the most important agreement between the two in 60 years.
	North Korea threatens US prisoner North Korea threatens harsher punishment for a jailed US citizen in a row with the US over the sinking of a South Korean warship.

EUROPE
	US and Russia hail new relations Presidents Obama and Medvedev mark a warming in relations between the US and Russia on Mr Medvedev's first visit to the US.
	Bomb kills Greek minister's aide A parcel bomb rocks the offices of Greece's public order ministry, killing a close aide to the minister responsible for counter-terrorism.
	Obama Twitter hacker avoids jail A 23-year-old Frenchman is given a suspended jail sentence for hacking into US President Barack Obama's Twitter account.

MIDDLE EAST
	Jerusalem housing plan 'illegal' UN chief Ban Ki-moon says Jerusalem municipality's plan to demolish Palestinian homes in Silwan is illegal and unhelpful.
	US Congress backs Iran sanctions The US Congress overwhelmingly approves new sanctions against foreign companies trading with Iran.
	Iran university reform sparks row A row breaks out over President Ahmadinejad's battle for control over Iran's biggest and richest university.

SOUTH ASIA
	US Pakistan 'terror' convictions Five Americans are sentenced to 10 years in jail by a Pakistani court after being found guilty of terror charges, prosecutors say.
	Afghan strategy 'still on course' Nato insists its Afghan strategy remains on course, as Gen David Petraeus replaces sacked US commander Stanley McChrystal.
	UN panel 'cannot enter' Sri Lanka The Sri Lankan foreign minister has said that a UN panel on human rights will not be allowed into the country.

UK
	'No foetal pain before 24 weeks' There is no evidence of foetal pain before 24 weeks, and no reason to challenge the abortion limit, doctors say.
	Cameron in Canada ahead of summit David Cameron arrives in Canada ahead of attending his first international summits as the UK's prime minister.
	Council league tables to be axed Councils will no longer have to report to ministers on performance in key areas, the government announces.

UK EDUCATION
	Governors warning on academies Governors say schools in England are not being given information they need to make a decision about whether to become academies this autumn.
	Primary pupil numbers 'growing' The demand for primary school places in England is rising with pupil numbers growing dramatically as budgets are cut.
	School building announcement due An announcement about the future of a £55bn school building programme in England could be made next week.

ENGLAND
	Boys guilty of sister sex abuse Two brothers are convicted of sexually assaulting their seven-year-old sister, but jurors fail to reach verdicts on rape charges.
	Man sought over 'honour killing' Detectives name a man they "urgently" want to speak to after a 24-year-old was fatally stabbed in a suspected honour killing.
	Neville's 'flower-house' rejected Footballer Gary Neville's plans for an eco-friendly "Teletubbies house" are turned down by Bolton Council.

BUSINESS
	World 'cannot rely as much on US' US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner tells the BBC the world cannot rely as much on the US economy as it has in the past.
	Fresh appeal in Conrad Black case A US appeals court is told to look again at the convictions of former media tycoon Conrad Black and ex-Enron boss Jeffrey Skilling.
	Australia miners 'hopeful' on tax Mining companies in Australia express hope of reopening discussions about a controversial mining tax with the new PM.

ENTERTAINMENT
	Jackson was 'murdered for money' LaToya Jackson has claimed her brother Michael was murdered because he was "worth so much more dead than alive" in a TV interview.
	Bennett to receive lifetime award Tony Bennett will receive a lifetime achievement accolade at this year's Silver Clef awards in recognition of his 60 years as a recording artist.
	Former manager sues Joan Rivers The ex-manager of comedienne Joan Rivers sues her for $2m (£1.34m), saying she defamed him and owes him money.

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
	African livestock genes 'ignored' The genetic diversity of Africa's indigenous livestock needs to be tapped before it is lost forever, warn researchers.
	Russian oil threat to gray whales Oil exploration plans in eastern Russia are a serious threat to gray whales in the area, say scientists.
	Asteroid capsule opening begins Japanese scientists start to open the Hayabusa capsule which it is hoped contains samples of asteroid Itokawa.

TECHNOLOGY
	Users report 'fault' on iPhone 4 Users report reception problems with Apple's new iPhone 4.
	Unlimited smartphone data withers The launch of Apple's iPhone 4 coincides with the end of unlimited data plans from UK mobile phone networks.
	Apple fans queue for new iPhone 4 More than a thousand people have queued outside Apple's flagship store on launch day of the new iPhone 4.

HEALTH
	Patient feeding lapses exposed There are major deficiencies in the way hospitals provide artificial nutrition to sick babies and adults, an inquiry has found.
	UK health system rated highly The UK comes second behind The Netherlands in an international study of seven health care systems
	'Touch' affects decision making The feel of objects around us affects decision making, say US researchers.

ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
	1974: Labour rift over nuclear test The Labour Government admits Britain exploded a nuclear device in the United States a few weeks ago.
	1983: US astronaut Sally Ride returns America's first woman in space, Sally Ride, returns safely in the Challenger space shuttle after a six-day flight.
	1968: Rail go-slow begins The country's rail network is thrown into disarray as the National Union of Railwaymen begins its work-to-rule and ban on overtime.

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TOP STORIES
	Shock loss puts holders Italy out Italy, the defending champions and four-time World Cup winners, suffer a shock World Cup defeat to Slovakia, who win a remarkable game 3-2 to book their place in the last 16.
	Weary Isner wins marathon match John Isner holds his nerve to beat Nicolas Mahut 70-68 in the deciding set of their unforgettable first-round match at Wimbledon.
	Japan hold off Danes to progress Japan beat Denmark 3-1 to make the knockout stages of the World Cup, while the Netherlands see off Cameroon to top Group E.
	Broad inspires England to victory Stuart Broad produces a match-winning display on his 24th birthday to help England beat Australia by four wickets in Cardiff and gain a 2-0 lead in the one-day series.
	Dutch beat Cameroon to top group The Netherlands edge out Cameroon to finish as Group E winners, while Japan progress at the expense of Denmark.

FOOTBALL
	Shock loss puts holders Italy out Italy, the defending champions and four-time World Cup winners, suffer a shock World Cup defeat to Slovakia, who win a remarkable game 3-2 to book their place in the last 16.
	Japan hold off Danes to progress Japan beat Denmark 3-1 to make the knockout stages of the World Cup, while the Netherlands see off Cameroon to top Group E.
	Dutch beat Cameroon to top group The Netherlands edge out Cameroon to finish as Group E winners, while Japan progress at the expense of Denmark.

CRICKET
	Broad inspires England to victory Stuart Broad produces a match-winning display on his 24th birthday to help England beat Australia by four wickets in Cardiff and gain a 2-0 lead in the one-day series.
	India complete Asia Cup triumph India win the Asia Cup for a record fifth time after beating Sri Lanka by 81 runs in Dambulla.
	England bowlers delight Strauss England captain Andrew Strauss hails the performance of his bowlers after seeing his side take a 2-0 lead in the one-day series against Australia.

TENNIS
	Weary Isner wins marathon match John Isner holds his nerve to beat Nicolas Mahut 70-68 in the deciding set of their unforgettable first-round match at Wimbledon.
	Nadal pushed all the way by Haase World number one Rafael Nadal survives a huge scare before beating Robin Haase in five sets to reach the third round of Wimbledon.
	5 live tennis on Twitter Latest gossip from BBC's tennis team (external site)

MOTORSPORT
	McNish hails Audi's Le Mans win Allan McNish overcomes the disappointment of missing a third Le Mans 24-hour win to hail his Audi team's one-two-three finish.
	Alonso optimistic of strong race Ferrari's Fernando Alonso says he is hopeful of a good showing at the European Grand Prix after his team add a major upgrade to their car.
	Yoshikawa named Rossi's stand-in Fiat Yamaha name Japanese test rider Wataru Yoshikawa as Valentino Rossi's stand-in while the world champion recovers from a broken leg.

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