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TOP STORIES
	Deadly bombings hit Iraq pilgrims At least 35 people are killed and 100 wounded in a series of bomb attacks on Shia pilgrims near a Baghdad shrine, police say.
	Cuba offers to free 52 prisoners Cuba's communist authorities are to free at least 52 political prisoners, Catholic Church officials in Havana say.
	Puyol puts Spain in World Cup final Carles Puyol is the hero as Spain beat Germany 1-0 to make their first ever World Cup final, where they will face the Netherlands.
	'Spies' ordered to New York court Ten people accused of spying for Russia are ordered to face charges in New York of being unauthorised foreign agents.
	EU names stress test banks list A list of banks who will be "stress tested" includes the UK's big four, says the Committee of European Banking Supervisors.

AFRICA
	Fear of rape 'traps Kenya women' Fear of sexual violence in Kenya's slums keeps women from communal toilets and increases the risk of disease, a report says.
	Fault disrupts East African net An undersea cable that brought high-speed net access to East Africa for the first time is hit by a fault, knocking many offline.
	Nigerian held with 70 dead babies A man working for Lagos University Teaching Hospital is arrested in Nigeria, carrying bags with more than 70 dead babies.

AMERICAS
	Cuba offers to free 52 prisoners Cuba's communist authorities are to free at least 52 political prisoners, Catholic Church officials in Havana say.
	'Spies' ordered to New York court Ten people accused of spying for Russia are ordered to face charges in New York of being unauthorised foreign agents.
	Al-Qaeda chef in Guantanamo plea Osama Bin Laden's former cook and driver pleads guilty at a Guantanamo Bay tribunal to conspiracy and providing support for terrorism.

ASIA-PACIFIC
	China executes Chongqing official China executes the top justice official in Chongqing, as part of a high-profile crackdown on corruption and gang crime.
	Suspended sentence for activist A Japanese court convicts former Sea Shepherd anti-whaling activist Peter Bethune and gives him a suspended sentence.
	Russian pianist charged with rape Police in the Thai resort of Pattaya charge a Russian musician, Mikhail Pletnev, with rape of a teenage boy.

EUROPE
	Court annuls key Turkish reforms Turkey's Constitutional Court annuls key parts of government-backed constitutional reforms.
	Sarkozy campaign funding probed Prosecutors open an investigation into claims of illegal funding for French President Nicolas Sarkozy's campaign.
	Puyol puts Spain in World Cup final Carles Puyol is the hero as Spain beat Germany 1-0 to make their first ever World Cup final, where they will face the Netherlands.

MIDDLE EAST
	Deadly bombings hit Iraq pilgrims At least 35 people are killed and 100 wounded in a series of bomb attacks on Shia pilgrims near a Baghdad shrine, police say.
	Poles to extradite Mossad 'agent' An Israeli allegedly linked to the killing of a Hamas operative in Dubai can be extradited to Germany, a Polish court rules.
	Al-Qaeda chef in Guantanamo plea Osama Bin Laden's former cook and driver pleads guilty at a Guantanamo Bay tribunal to conspiracy and providing support for terrorism.

SOUTH ASIA
	Nato error kills Afghan soldiers A Nato airstrike has accidentally killed five Afghan soldiers and wounded two others, officials in Afghanistan say.
	Indian army marches in Srinagar Army soldiers march through Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir in a show of force to help quell street protests.
	India admiral dies at arms range A senior Indian naval officer dies as a result of an "accidental firing" at a firing range, a navy spokesman says.

UK
	Police step up search for gunman A flurry of activity is reported in an area at the centre of the hunt for suspected gunman Raoul Moat.
	Gove apologises over list errors Michael Gove apologises for errors in a list of schools programmes being axed, amid stormy scenes in the Commons.
	Inactivity obesity link queried The idea lack of exercise makes children put on weight is challenged by research which suggests it is the other way round.

UK EDUCATION
	Gove apologises over list errors Michael Gove apologises for errors in a list of schools programmes being axed, amid stormy scenes in the Commons.
	University posts 'on the line' More than 22,000 university staff in England could lose their jobs if 25% funding cuts go ahead, a union warns.
	Private school charity court bid Independent schools are seeking a judicial review to clarify the guidelines on their charitable status.

ENGLAND
	Police step up search for gunman A flurry of activity is reported in an area at the centre of the hunt for suspected gunman Raoul Moat.
	Church pays abuse claim damages The Church of England pays damages to a woman who claims she was drugged and abused whilst at a church-run children's home.
	Humans' early arrival in Britain Researchers have discovered stone tools in Norfolk that suggest that humans arrived in Britain nearly a million years ago.

BUSINESS
	MEPs approve bank bonuses limit The European Parliament formally approves a deal placing new limits on bankers' bonuses from next year.
	EU names stress test banks list A list of banks who will be "stress tested" includes the UK's big four, says the Committee of European Banking Supervisors.
	Ageing EU gets pensions warning Europe's low birth rates and ageing population mean EU member states must overhaul their pension systems, the European Commission says.

ENTERTAINMENT
	Lindsay Lohan jailed for 90 days US actress Lindsay Lohan is sentenced to 90 days in prison for violating her probation in a 2007 drug case.
	Sir Elton John to focus on albums Sir Elton John says he is moving on from making singles to concentrate on making "records that fit my age".
	Winehouse joins Ronson on stage Mark Ronson has played his first proper gig with his new band The Business International, and was joined by Amy Winehouse.

SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT
	Humans' early arrival in Britain Researchers have discovered stone tools in Norfolk that suggest that humans arrived in Britain nearly a million years ago.
	Climate unit 'did not hide data' Climate scientists emerge from third inquiry with their reputations for honesty intact but with a lack of openness criticised.
	Europe studies new rocket options The European Space Agency (Esa) has asked a consortium led by EADS Astrium to investigate what sort of rocket should succeed the Ariane 5.

TECHNOLOGY
	Row over gamer's true identities A row erupts after the firm behind World of Warcraft announced that users of its sites would have to use their real names.
	Apple bans developer from iTunes A 'fraudulent' Vietnamese developer has been banned from iTunes as it emerged he hacked 400 accounts to boost sales of his app.
	Fault disrupts East African net An undersea cable that brought high-speed net access to East Africa for the first time is hit by a fault, knocking many offline.

HEALTH
	Inactivity obesity link queried The idea lack of exercise makes children put on weight is challenged by research which suggests it is the other way round.
	7/7 victim's remarkable healing A woman who suffered severe facial burns during the 7/7 terror attacks reveals her new face to the world.
	DNA bank recruits half a million The most comprehensive health study in the UK reaches its goal of enrolling 500,000 adults.

ON THIS DAY NEWS FROM THE BBC ARCHIVES
	1996: Seven slashed in school machete attack Three young children and four adults are attacked by a man with a machete at an infant school in Wolverhampton.
	2005: G8 leaders agree $50bn aid boost The G8 summit in Gleneagles ends with a deal to boost aid for developing countries by $50bn.
	1965: Ronald Biggs escapes from jail Ronald Biggs who was serving a 30-year prison sentence for his part in the Great Train Robbery escapes from Wandsworth prison.

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TOP STORIES
	Puyol puts Spain in World Cup final Carles Puyol is the hero as Spain beat Germany 1-0 to make their first ever World Cup final, where they will face the Netherlands.
	Petacchi wins as Cavendish fades Alessandro Petacchi wins a thrilling sprint finish to take the fourth stage of the Tour de France but Mark Cavendish's challenge fades away.
	Barcelona fail to pay squad wages Barcelona fail to pay their players in June but remain determined to sign Cesc Fabregas from Arsenal.
	Antic punished for ref outburst Serbia coach Radomir Anticis given a four-match ban for dissent during his side's World Cup last-16 defeat by Australia.
	Arsenal sign defender Koscielny Arsenal bolster their defence by signing centre-back Laurent Koscielny from Lorient for an undisclosed fee.

FOOTBALL
	Puyol puts Spain in World Cup final Carles Puyol is the hero as Spain beat Germany 1-0 to make their first ever World Cup final, where they will face the Netherlands.
	BBC News >> Dutch fans celebrate World Cup win Dutch fans gathered in Amsterdam to watch their team beat Uruguay in the World Cup semi-final.
	Arsenal sign defender Koscielny Arsenal bolster their defence by signing centre-back Laurent Koscielny from Lorient for an undisclosed fee.

CRICKET
	England have Ashes edge - Warne Shane Warne says this winter's Ashes series marks England's best chance of success down under in over 20 years.
	England set for Bangladesh battle England captain Andrew Strauss vows his side will take their recent fine form into the three one-day internationals against Bangladesh, which start at Trent Bridge on Thursday.
	Irish into World League decider Ireland are guaranteed a place in Saturday's World League Division 1 final in Holland after beating Canada by five wickets on Wednesday.

TENNIS
	McEnroe tips Nadal for Slam sweep John McEnroe says Wimbledon winner Rafael Nadal is capable of winning the US Open - the only major title to elude him.
	Paes and Black win mixed doubles
	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.
	Upgrade down to drivers - McLaren McLaren will let drivers Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton decide whether they should run their latest upgrade for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
	Rossi set for shock early return Seven-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi will have a private test ride on Wednesday - only a month after breaking a leg.

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