Koran protests sweep Afghanistan
Anti-American rallies sweep Afghanistan over plans, now on hold, by a small US church to stage an "International Burn a Koran Day".
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Church abuse detailed in Belgium
Harrowing details of alleged sex abuse by Roman Catholic clergy in Belgium are released by an official Church investigator.
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Pakistan trio set to return home
Three Pakistan cricketers questioned by British police over alleged spot-fixing during a Test match are to fly home.
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Japan uncovers centenarian 'scam'
More than 230,000 elderly people in Japan who are listed as being aged 100 or over are unaccounted for, officials said following a nationwide inquiry.
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Blast levels San Francisco homes
At least one person is killed and dozens are injured in an explosion and fire near San Francisco, with the death toll expected to rise.
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Merkel ally quits in WWII furore
An ally of Germany's Chancellor Merkel will quit a top party post after suggesting Poland may carry as much blame as Hitler for triggering World War II.
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NZ no-go zones stay amid tremors
New Zealand delays plans to lift no-go zones in quake-hit Christchurch after major aftershocks rock the city.
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Guinea poll head guilty of fraud
The head of Guinea's election commission and another senior official are sentenced to a year in prison for fraud during June's first round presidential vote.
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Japan extends captain's detention
Hours after China demands the release of a Chinese boat captain detained in Japan, a Japanese court rules he can be held for a further 10 days.
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France to continue deporting Roma
France will not stop deporting Roma (Gypsy) people, French Immigration Minister Eric Besson says on a visit to Romania.
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Pop banned at Australian funerals
The Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne has banned pop songs and football anthems from funerals.
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World's most expensive book back on sale
A rare copy of John James Audubon's Birds of America, billed as the world's most expensive book, is to go on sale at Sotheby's.
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US judge challenges army gay ban
A federal judge rules that a ban on homosexuals serving openly in the US military is unconstitutional, in the latest challenge to the law.
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Iran will release US woman hiker
Iran is set to release on Saturday Sarah Shourd - one of three detained US hikers held since last July and accused of espionage, officials say.
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Gang strike paralyses El Salvador
Much of El Salvador's public transport grinds to a halt after street gangs force a shutdown to protest at anti-gang legislation.
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Obama contradicts Mexico claims
US President Barack Obama contradicts claims made by his secretary of state that Mexico is dealing with a "drugs insurgency".
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Swazi 'torture' threat condemned
Swaziland unions condemn the prime minister's suggestion that dissidents should be whipped on their feet with spikes.
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US marines recapture pirated ship
US Marines have boarded and seized a vessel hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia, navy officials say.
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Freshwater turtles 'in decline'
More than a third of freshwater turtle species are now threatened with extinction, Conservation International says.
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China imports in surprise surge
China reported a surprise surge in imports during August, leading to a fall in its trade surplus to $20bn.
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Strike by players to halt Serie A
Players in Serie A plan to strike in a fortnight's time in a protest over their rights.
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UN urges Kosovo and Serbia talks
The UN adopts a resolution calling for direct talks between Serbia and Kosovo, in a move seen as a breakthrough in the long-running dispute.
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Al-Qaeda men escape Baghdad jail
Four prisoners with ties to al-Qaeda have escaped from the US-controlled section of Baghdad's Karkh prison, US officials say.
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Saudi website for fatwas closes
The popular Islam Today website, run by the Saudi cleric Salman al-Awdah, has closed its section offering thousands of Islamic religious rulings.
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Manipur police on murder charges
A court in India's Manipur state issues warrants for the arrest of nine policemen charged with killing an unarmed man.
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Delhi flood fears as river swells
Thousands of people are evacuated from low-lying areas near the Yamuna river in the Indian capital, Delhi.
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40,000 police jobs 'threatened'
As many as 40,000 front-line police jobs may be at risk across England and Wales if 25% funding cuts go ahead, the Police Federation says.
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Royal Mail to be floated or sold
The government is to press ahead with privatising or selling Royal Mail, following an updated review of the postal service.
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Microsoft executive to lead Nokia
Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia appoints Microsoft business manager Stephen Elop as its new head after a profits slump.
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Deutsche 'set to raise 9bn euros'
Shares in Germany's Deutsche Bank fall sharply after reports that it is planning to raise 9bn euros to shore up its finances.
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US cuts wheat production forecast
The US Department of Agriculture cuts its forecast for global wheat production in 2010-11, but by less than expected.
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Live - England v Pakistan
Steven Davies top-scores with 87 as England set Pakistan 275 to win the first one-day international at Chester-le-Street.
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Red Bull's Vettel sets Monza pace
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel steals Ferrari's thunder to set the pace in practice at the Italian Grand Prix.
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Ferguson brushes off Rooney talk
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson refuses to discuss Wayne Rooney's off-field problems or the hostile reception he might face at Everton on Saturday.
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C4 bids farewell to Big Brother
Former air steward Brian Dowling is the bookies' favourite to win Ultimate Big Brother as the Channel 4 reality show comes to an end.
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Spears denies sexual harassment
Britney Spears denies her ex-bodyguard's claims that she sexually harassed him saying she expects them to be dismissed in court.
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Record deal for Smith's daughter
Will Smith's daughter, Willow, nine, signs a record deal with rapper Jay-Z's label Roc Nation and releases debut single Whip My Hair.
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Checkout protest at Greek shops
Activists protesting against Greece's austerity measures are trying a new form of civil disobedience.
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Bomb scare toy pony blown up
A child's toy sparked a bomb scare in Orlando after it was left unattended in a cul-de-sac.
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Mudslide swamps Italian village
An amateur cameraman has filmed the scene from Atrani in southern Italy when a mudslide crashed through the village.
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Cyclist's long hunt for missing son
An Australian man who cycled round Europe for three months looking for his missing son is to be reunited with him after two-and-a-half years.
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US Muslims' views on their country
As Muslims around the world begin the Eid festival, marking the end of Ramadan, US citizens reflect on the standing of their religion in their country.
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Homes set ablaze in San Francisco
Dozens of homes have been set ablaze near San Francisco International Airport, after a reported explosion.
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US marines rescue ship from pirates
US Marines have boarded and seized a vessel hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia, navy officials say.
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Versailles cartoon art controversy
An exhibition by Japanese artist Takashi Murakami at the Palace of Versailles is surprising visitors.
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Seeing into space
Stunning images captured by earthbound astronomers
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Rally for peace
The tennis players with a message in US Open final
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In pictures
Images of massive explosion in San Francisco suburb
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Danger line
De-mining on the volatile Israeli-Lebanese border
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Day in pictures
The most striking images from around the world
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Food for thought
Should riot-hit Mozambique switch to cassava bread?
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Eid-9/11 clash
US Muslims advised to keep celebrations low-key
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Hero's welcome?
Russia's returning spies will find it difficult to adjust
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