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TOP STORIES
G20 agrees deficit cuts by 2013
Leaders at the G20 summit in Canada agree the richest members will cut national budget deficits without stunting growth.
  CIA defends Blackwater contract
The CIA director defends a $100m Afghan contract for the controversial security company formerly known as Blackwater.
  Argentina set up tie with Germany
Argentina are helped by a controversial goal as they beat Mexico 3-1 to earn a quarter-final with Germany, conquerors of England.
  Shalit's parents begin long march
The parents of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit begin a long march to Jerusalem to press for his release, four years after his capture.
  Afghan war 'hard and slow' - CIA
The war in Afghanistan has been "harder and slower" than expected, CIA director Leon Panetta concedes.
AFRICA
Guinea stages landmark election
Guinea holds a presidential election regarded as the West African country's first democratic vote since independence in 1958.
  Voters defy threats in Somaliland
Voters in the self-proclaimed state of Somaliland defy Islamist threats and turn out in large numbers in presidential elections.
  Senegal fans die in home collapse
At least 11 people die in Senegal as a terrace where they were watching a World Cup football match collapses.
AMERICAS
G20 agrees deficit cuts by 2013
Leaders at the G20 summit in Canada agree the richest members will cut national budget deficits without stunting growth.
  CIA defends Blackwater contract
The CIA director defends a $100m Afghan contract for the controversial security company formerly known as Blackwater.
  Nine killed at Mexico drug clinic
Nine people are shot dead in the latest attack on a drug rehabilitation centre in northern Mexico.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Kyrgyzstan 'backs reform plans'
Two weeks after ethnic clashes, Kyrgyzstan votes in favour of a new constitution according to early results.
  China must ease 'migrant strain'
Chinese officials call for help ease the pressures caused by a record number of internal migrant workers.
  Obama blasts N Korea over warship
US President Obama says North Korea must be "held to account" for the sinking of a South Korean warship, at the G8 summit.
EUROPE
Pope hits out over Belgium raids
Pope Benedict escalates Vatican criticism of raids by Belgian police investigating alleged child sex abuse, calling them "deplorable".
  G20 agrees deficit cuts by 2013
Leaders at the G20 summit in Canada agree the richest members will cut national budget deficits without stunting growth.
  Germany knock out dismal England
England suffer their heaviest defeat at a World Cup finals as they are beaten 4-1 and outclassed by Germany in the second round.
MIDDLE EAST
Shalit's parents begin long march
The parents of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit begin a long march to Jerusalem to press for his release, four years after his capture.
  ElBaradei at Egypt police protest
Former UN nuclear chief Mohamed ElBaradei leads a protest against alleged police brutality over the death of Khaled Said.
  Deported Iraqis 'still detained'
At least 10 Iraqi asylum seekers deported from the UK last week are still being held at Baghdad Airport.
SOUTH ASIA
Afghan war 'hard and slow' - CIA
The war in Afghanistan has been "harder and slower" than expected, CIA director Leon Panetta concedes.
  CIA defends Blackwater contract
The CIA director defends a $100m Afghan contract for the controversial security company formerly known as Blackwater.
  Norwegians killed in Afghanistan
Four Norwegian soldiers in Afghanistan are killed by a roadside bomb, Norway's defence ministry says.
UK
Fans dismayed as England bow out
Millions of England fans are left disappointed as their team heads home after crashing out of the World Cup.
  Union to postpone BA strike vote
The Unite union has offered to postpone its strike ballot of BA cabin crew members in order to consider BA's latest offer.
  Boys charged with murdering man
Two 15-year-old boys are charged with murdering a homeless man found dead in a Darlington churchyard.
UK EDUCATION
Call for early care intervention
Taking vulnerable children into care earlier could save on emotional and financial costs, a study suggests.
  School 'Olympics' to be launched
Competitive school sport will be revived with the launch of a national competition based on the Olympics, ministers say.
  Would-be academy list published
The Department for Education publishes a list of schools interested in becoming academies.
ENGLAND
Fans dismayed as England bow out
Millions of England fans are left disappointed as their team heads home after crashing out of the World Cup.
  Boys charged with murdering man
Two 15-year-old boys are charged with murdering a homeless man found dead in a Darlington churchyard.
  Wedding relief for leg-theft man
A Paralympian who had his artificial legs stolen is able to walk his sister down the aisle after a specialist made him a pair.
BUSINESS
G20 agrees deficit cuts by 2013
Leaders at the G20 summit in Canada agree the richest members will cut national budget deficits without stunting growth.
  Protest in Taiwan at China pact
Thousands protest in the Taiwanese capital about a trade deal with China, which they fear will lead to a Chinese takeover.
  Romania plans to raise VAT to 24%
Romania plans to raise VAT to 24% to try to keep budget deficit targets on track to guarantee bail-out funding.
ENTERTAINMENT
Jackson glove sells for $190,000
A crystal-studded glove belonging to the late pop star Michael Jackson has sold at a US auction for $190,000 (£126,000).
  Glastonbury hopes for U2 return
Glastonbury Festival organiser Michael Eavis says he hopes U2 will make it to the event in the future after the band were forced to pull out this year.
  Indonesia 'sex tape star' charged
A top Indonesian celebrity is charged over sex tapes said to feature him that appeared on the internet.
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
Japan 'regrets' whaling deadlock
This week's stalemate at the International Whaling Commission is "unfortunate", says a Japanese minister.
  3D mission returns first pictures
Germany's TanDEM-X satellite, sent into orbit to make the most precise 3D map of the Earth's surface, acquires its first images.
  Moon emerges from partial eclipse
A partial lunar eclipse magnified by an effect known as the "Moon illusion" ends over North America and Asia.
TECHNOLOGY
Apple advises on holding iPhone
Apple has issued advice to iPhone 4 owners about how to hold their handset to avoid losing signal strength.
  Government axes costly websites
The UK government hopes to save millions of pounds by closing expensive department websites, says the Cabinet Office.
  BBC Trust approves Project Canvas
The BBC is given the go-ahead for a project which could kick-start demand for internet TV.
HEALTH
Menopause 'prediction' test hope
Doctors are a step closer to accurately predicting the age at which a woman will hit the menopause.
  Landmark German euthanasia ruling
A top German court says it is not a criminal offence to cut off a dying patient's life support if that person has given their consent.
  Patient feeding lapses exposed
There are major deficiencies in the way hospitals provide artificial nutrition to sick babies and adults, an inquiry has found.
ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
  1991: Yugoslav troops move against Slovenia
Yugoslav tanks, troops and aircraft sweep into the small republic of Slovenia, 48 hours after it declared independence.
  1963: Warm welcome for JFK in Ireland
The US President John F Kennedy visits his ancestral homeland in County Wexford.
  1957: Smoking 'causes lung cancer'
The link between smoking and lung cancer is one of 'direct cause and effect', a report by the Medical Research Council finds.

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TOP STORIES
Argentina set up tie with Germany
Argentina are helped by a controversial goal as they beat Mexico 3-1 to earn a quarter-final with Germany, conquerors of England.
  Germany knock out dismal England
England suffer their heaviest defeat at a World Cup finals as they are beaten 4-1 and outclassed by Germany in the second round.
  Vettel beats Hamilton in Euro GP
Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull beats Lewis Hamilton's McLaren in Valencia, as Mark Webber escapes from enormous airborne crash.
  Proteas in control in third Test
AB de Villiers and Ashwell Prince hit half centuries as South Africa edge into a 54-run lead on the second day of the third Test against the West Indie in Barbados.
  England win series despite wobble
England weather a dramatic late collapse to beat Australia by one wicket with five balls remaining and seal the one-day series.
FOOTBALL
Germany knock out dismal England
England suffer their heaviest defeat at a World Cup finals as they are beaten 4-1 and outclassed by Germany in the second round.
  Argentina set up tie with Germany
Argentina are helped by a controversial goal as they beat Mexico 3-1 to earn a quarter-final with Germany, conquerors of England.
  Capello to discuss future with FA
Fabio Capello says he will not resign as England coach but will discuss his future with the Football Association after his side's World Cup exit.
CRICKET
England win series despite wobble
England weather a dramatic late collapse to beat Australia by one wicket with five balls remaining and seal the one-day series.
  Proteas in control in third Test
AB de Villiers and Ashwell Prince hit half centuries as South Africa edge into a 54-run lead on the second day of the third Test against the West Indie in Barbados.
  New Zealand rest captain Vettori
New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori and wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum will miss August's one-day international tri-series against Sri Lanka and India.
TENNIS
Murray targets quarter-final spot
Andy Murray will take on big-serving Sam Querrey at Wimbledon on Monday as the big names begin to go head-to-head for places in the last eight.
  Nadal defies injury to progress
World number one Rafael Nadal needs treatment on knee and elbow injuries as he struggles past Philipp Petzschner in five sets to reach the fourth round at 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.
  Vettel beats Hamilton in Euro GP
Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull beats Lewis Hamilton's McLaren in Valencia, as Mark Webber escapes from enormous airborne crash.
  Superb Lorenzo wins Dutch MotoGP
Spanish rider Jorge Lorenzo extends his championship lead with a flawless performance from pole position to win the Dutch MotoGP in Assen.

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