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Lebanon urged to resist violence »
Syria's president and the Saudi king call on Lebanon's rival factions to avoid turning to violence amid mounting political tensions in the country.
US has deadliest Afghan war month »
US forces suffered the deadliest month of their nine-year Afghan campaign, with 66 service members killed in July.
French mother 'relieved by truth' »
A French mother who admitted killing eight of her newborn babies is relieved that her secret is finally out in the open, her lawyer says.
Pakistan flooding death toll soars »
Floods caused by heavy monsoon rain kill at least 385 people in Pakistan and Afghanistan, washing away whole villages, roads and bridges.
Three charged with Uganda bombing »
Three Kenyans are charged with the murders of 76 people killed when bombs exploded as they watched the World Cup on TV in Kampala, Uganda.
BP boss scaling back oil effort »
The incoming BP chief executive has said it is time to scale back some parts of the oil spill clean-up in the Gulf of Mexico.
Deadly forest fires ravage Russia »
Forest fires kill at least 23 people in central Russia, while a forecast of heavy rain brings relief to Moscow.
US economic growth slows to 2.4% »
US economic growth slowed between April and June, with GDP growing by an annualised rate of 2.4%, the US Commerce Department says.
Sarkozy threat on police attacks »
President Nicolas Sarkozy says he would like to strip French nationality from anyone of foreign origin who threatened the life of a police officer.
Berlusconi plays down party split »
Italy's PM Silvio Berlusconi insists that his ruling right-wing coalition will survive despite a split with his party's co-founder Gianfranco Fini.
Gaza children break kite-flying record »
Thousands of children in Gaza look to have broken their own kite flying world record, the UN says.
Mars rocks may contain fossilised remains of life »
Researchers identify rocks that they say could contain the fossilised remains of life on early Mars.
'Video leaker' moved to US base »
A US soldier accused of leaking video of a deadly 2007 Iraq helicopter attack to the Wikileaks website is transferred to a Virginia base pending trial.
US closes its consulate in Juarez »
The US consulate in the border city of Ciudad Juarez has been closed indefinitely while a security review is carried out.
Military kills Mexico drug lord »
The Mexican government says security forces have killed leading drug trafficker Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel.
Cuban hunger striker returns home »
Cuban dissident Guillermo Farinas, who was on hunger strike for more than 130 days, is released from hospital.
Four fined over SA 'racist video' »
Four white South Africans are fined $2,700 (£1,700) each after making a video humiliating black university workers.
Saudi warned on expelling Somalis »
The UN refugee agency urges Saudi Arabia to stop deporting Somalis, saying 2,000 have recently been sent to Mogadishu.
Sale of EDF's UK networks agreed »
A consortium headed by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-Shing agrees to buy the UK networks of French power group EDF for £5.8bn ($9.1bn).
China river hunt for toxic drums »
Search teams in north-east China are still searching for thousands of barrels of toxic chemicals washed into a major river by flooding.
Rights activist quits Kremlin job »
A top Russian human rights campaigner resigns from her advisory position at the Kremlin amid reports of pressure from hardliners.
Greek hauliers defy strike order »
Greek lorry drivers continue a strike in Athens, in defiance of an emergency order imposed by the government.
Arab League endorses direct talks »
The Arab League backs direct Palestinian peace talks with the Israelis, but leaves the timing to the Palestinians, officials say.
Gun and bomb attacks hit Baghdad »
At least 16 people, including several security force members, are killed in shootings and explosions in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, officials say.
Hi-tech Indian water plant opens »
A desalination plant which begins operating in Madras on Saturday will provide some of the cheapest drinking water in India, backers say.
Sri Lanka TV station firebombed »
A gang armed with firebombs attacks a private TV and radio station in Colombo, linked to former opposition presidential candidate, Sarath Fonseka.
Coroner raises rail safety fears »
A coroner raises ongoing safety fears as an inquest jury blames a points failure for the Potters Bar train crash.
Immigrant worker limit criticised »
Government plans to limit the number of skilled foreign workers allowed into the UK are criticised by the Lord Mayor of London.
Airbus firm EADS lifts output aim »
Airbus parent firm EADS says it is confident about future orders, despite reporting a fall in second-quarter earnings.
Disney sells Miramax film studios »
Walt Disney announces the sale of its Miramax film division for about $660m to a group of private equity investors.
Strikes and ash extend BA losses »
BA reveals a steep quarterly loss of £164m after being hit by cabin crew strikes and disruption caused by the volcanic ash cloud.
Live - European Championships day four »
Jessica Ennis continues her heptathlon campaign while British athletes go for a hatful of medals on day four in Barcelona.
Anderson puts England in command »
Birthday boy James Anderson produces a superb bowling display to put England on top in the first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
Vettel heads Alonso in practice »
Red Bull appear to be in control as McLaren struggle during second practice for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.
DeGeneres leaving American Idol »
Comedienne and chat show host Ellen DeGeneres is leaving American Idol after one season on the judging panel.
Awards double for Valentine band »
Welsh rock band Bullet For My Valentine scoop two prizes at this year's Kerrang! Awards, including best British group for the third year running.
No charges for Jackson's doctors »
Seven doctors who treated Michael Jackson in the years before his death will not face charges, US investigators say.
Rescues as Pakistan flood toll soars »
More than 400 people have been killed and nearly 400,000 displaced in floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains in northern Pakistan.
UK soldiers push to clear Taliban »
Hundreds of British soldiers have launched an operation against Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan
Grim task of China oil clean-up »
China is struggling with an arduous clean up after the country's worst oil spill, with grim conditions for those involved.
'I survived deadly bear attack' »
A Canadian woman has said she played dead in order to escape from a bear during an attack in Montana that left one man dead.
Novel take on French home shortage »
Young French people having difficulty finding affordable housing are being given the chance to help older members of society and put a roof over their own heads.
Greek dolphin park welfare row »
Animal welfare groups in Greece are calling for the closure of the country's first dolphinarium and urging schools not to visit the attraction.
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