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Kurdistan novelist strikes region's first major book deal How secure are your credit and debit card details? British scouts are among at least 13 people hurt in a crash involving a tour bus and lorry in Canada. A look at what's making the headlines in Wednesday's morning newspapers. AP - If you witness a murder or a drug deal in the crime-stricken border city of Tijuana, don't bother calling the police ? call the Mexican army. Industrial output in Germany grew by just 0.2% in June, adding to fears the economy is on the brink of sliding into a recession. How strong is the case against Dr Bruce Ivins? AP - Democatic presidential contender Barack Obama said Wednesday his Republican rival John McCain "thinks we're on the right track," drawing a chorus of boos from a swing state audience vocal about the status quo. How UK team won the Championship Gaming Series. Taleban militants kill three people after accusing them of spying in a tribal area along the Afghan border, officials say. 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Italy combats the food cost crisis with text messages AP - Iraq and the U.S. are near an agreement on all American combat troops leaving Iraq by October 2010, with the last soldiers out three years after that, two Iraqi officials told The Associated Press on Thursday. U.S. officials, however, insisted no dates had been agreed. The pros and cons of negative election campaigning An ex-member of Italy's disbanded Red Brigades group is granted bail by a French court due to ill health. Reuters - A jury of U.S. military officers sentenced Osama bin Laden's driver on Thursday to just 5 1/2 years in prison -- most of which he has already served - in the first U.S. war crimes tribunal since World War Two. France asks its energy regulator to cap electricity and gas price rises for private users to 2% and 5% respectively. A book featuring a Harry Potter prequel by JK Rowling becomes the fastest-selling collection of short stories. Which bits of the bottom of the sea does the UK claim? 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A look at some of the technologies that could allow the silicon industry to deliver faster, cheaper chips. A man, arrested in Donegal in connection with the murder of Londonderry woman Jean Quigley, is discharged from hospital. Staff at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel find a small girl alone after her parents accidentally take a plane without her. Chinese PC maker Lenovo reports upbeat quarterly profits as it improved market share in Europe. Suspected pro-Taleban militants burn down three girls' high schools in the Swat valley of north-west Pakistan, officials say. AP - Harvard scientists say they have created stems cells for 10 genetic disorders, which will allow researchers to watch the diseases develop in a lab dish. The humble mobile phone looks set to become a multimedia, multi-function monster as more features are crammed inside it. England close 145 behind on 49-1 having bowled out South Africa for 194 on Kevin Pietersen's first day as captain in the final Test. AFP - Computer security researchers on Thursday warned that online social networking websites are playgrounds for hackers who can easily take advantage of people's llewellyn tarot reading trust. An injection of a high dose of vitamin C may be able to hold back the advance of cancers, US scientists say. The humble mobile phone looks set to become a multimedia, multi-function monster as more features are crammed inside it. US scientists have discovered people who can "hear" what they see. The great white shark may have awesome jaws but they are nothing compared with those of megalodon, its gigantic ancestor. After 18 months in disposables, trying to *tie* eco-nappies onto a toddler who won't sit still. AFP - Having his picture taken with tennis legend Rafael Nadal, being recognised around Beijing and sending postcards with his face on the stamp is not the usual summer holiday for a 14-year-old. Osama Bin Laden's ex-driver is sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison at the first US military trial in Guantanamo Bay. Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman is discharged from a Tennessee hospital where he recovered after a car crash. Bill Thompson on the end of the Bill Gates era Vital work of Clinton-backed HIV centre A colour-changing crystal attached to a soldier's uniform could help doctors decide if they might need treatment for a brain injury, researchers say. Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh calls an all-party meeting to discuss worsening tensions in Indian-administered Kashmir. The decline of primates shows time is running out Reuters - Legislation aimed at revamping U.S. consumer product safety, including a partial ban on controversial plastic-softening chemicals called phthalates, was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday. Kenya and Tanzania hold ceremonies to mark the 10th anniversary of simultaneous attacks on US embassies. Four Iraqis describe their hopes and frustrations with life in their country. A spokesman tells the BBC that, for the time being, the militia loyal to Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr will not carry arms. A Pakistani woman, suspected of links with al-Qaeda, is extradited to the US from Afghanistan on murder charges. AFP - A US brigade commander in what was one of the most violent sectors of Baghdad just months ago said Monday he now believes US and Iraqi forces are "on the cusp of achieving durable security." US scientists have discovered people who can "hear" what they see. AP - Israel will almost surely boycott the next U.N. racism conference in Geneva, its ambassador said Wednesday, warning that the meeting is likely to sink into the same anti-Semitism that prompted the U.S. and Israel to walk out of the last one seven years ago. AFP - Australian Customs and police said Friday they had seized 4.4 tonnes of ecstasy tablets worth nearly 400 million dollars, describing it as the biggest haul of the illicit drug anywhere in the world. A lack of parent and adult role models drives young people to gangs, a survey by the Prince's Trust suggests. Reuters - Legislation aimed at curbing credit card billing practices that surprise borrowers with unexpected interest rate increases and fees was approved on Thursday by a U.S. House of Representatives committee. The Dark Knight passes the $400 million (?204.5m) mark at North American cinemas faster than any other film in history. Bill Thompson on Apple's software security stance AFP - Having his picture taken with tennis legend Rafael Nadal, being recognised around Beijing and sending postcards with his face on the stamp is not the usual summer holiday for a 14-year-old. AP - A man who authorities said was keeping weapons and military-style gear in his hotel room and car appeared in court Thursday on charges he threatened to assassinate Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. Nine people are missing feared dead after a helicopter carrying firefighters crashes at a fire in north California. AP - A rare bird's-eye look at Myanmar's Irrawaddy delta shows the devastation still left from Cyclone Nargis ? broken levies, flooded farm roads, the shattered remains of bamboo huts and trees strewn like matchsticks along the coast. The Chinese economy is set to stabilise, official figures suggest, after seeing a sharp fall in growth in the first half of the year. How well do you know the UK? Test yourself, using birds-eye photographs which offer an aerial perspective. A large man on a very small bike. What's being said? Chip giant Intel has revealed details of the chip line that will spearhead its push into the graphics card market. CQPolitics.com - Jaime Zapata has already been the "voice of God'' and now he will be the voice of the House of Representatives. AP - A U.S. military jury sentenced Osama bin Laden's driver Thursday to just 5 1/2 years in prison, a surprise rebuke to Pentagon prosecutors who portrayed him as a member of the al-Qaida leader's inner circle worthy of a life sentence. Results from US retailers show disappointing sales in July, with the outlook between now and September looking poor. AP - A man and a woman found a new use for a barbecue pit ? one that landed them in jail. An argument over whether a third guest should stay in the house got so heated that the woman picked up the barbecue pit and hit the man over the head with it, police said. An injection of a high dose of vitamin C may be able to hold back the advance of cancers, US scientists say. Why more mothers are starting up in business In pictures: World Press Photo Exhibition Musharraf's options after impeachment decision Reuters - Legislation aimed at curbing credit card billing practices that surprise borrowers with unexpected interest rate increases and fees was approved on Thursday by a U.S. House of Representatives committee. Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific reports a loss for the first half of the year after being hit by higher fuel prices. The US sees an unexpected increase in agreements to buy homes in June, according to a real estate organisation. Frankfurt Market Report Des Browne says reports UK soldiers delayed helping Iraqi troops in Basra because of a deal with militiamen are "simply not true". Chelsea make a ?19.7m bid for Real Madrid's Brazilian striker Robinho, BBC Sport understands. A 97-year-old woman is treated for shock after a burglar kisses her before walking into her home and stealing money. AP - Iceland and Sweden will take in nearly 200 Palestinian refugees stranded in makeshift desert camps on Iraq's border with Syria. Google's director of mobile platforms explains his vision for Android, a new operating system for mobiles. US presidential hopeful Barack Obama's visit to the Middle East has drawn a cynical reaction in the region's media. Firms help staff understand laws of the land World leaders gather in Beijing for the opening of the Olympics. Will these be a memorable Games? Reuters - A bill aimed at preventing excessive speculation in oil and other futures trading did not get enough votes to pass in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, as Republicans complained the measure did not also open more offshore areas to oil drilling. A man is arrested on suspicion of affray following the recovery of a samurai sword from a house in Gateshead. A contest to choose the next Miss Nepal is postponed indefinitely after criticism from former rebel Maoists. A report finds progress in tackling social work failures in south west Scotland has been slower than intended. Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman is discharged from a Tennessee hospital where he recovered after a car crash. Investor's Business Daily - Petite laptops with small screens and even tinier price tags may do more than shake up the computer hardware industry: They might loosen Microsoft's grip on the computer operating system. CQPolitics.com - Freshman Republican Rep. David Davis of Tennessee's 1st Congressional District lost his seat in Thursday's primary election, as Johnson City Mayor Phil Roe scored a narrow victory. Iraq's parliament adjourns for a month after failing to agree on a provincial election law, viewed as a key political reform. Reuters - Ambassadors from the United States and Libya exchanged hugs and kisses at the U.N. Security Council on Thursday in an unusual public display of affection between former arch enemies. Reuters - Legislation aimed at curbing credit card billing practices that surprise borrowers with unexpected interest rate increases and fees was approved on Thursday by a U.S. House of Representatives committee. AP - The first federal survey of both men and women on adoption challenges some stereotypes and offers some surprising findings: AP - The U.S. Navy said that one of its nuclear-powered submarines had leaked minimally radioactive water earlier this year, threatening to cause a stir in Japan where both the U.S. military presence and its nuclear vessels are controversial. AP - The Police ended one of rock 'n' roll's most successful reunions in Madison Square Garden on Thursday with a tribute to other famous trios, an assist from some real cops and a not-particularly close shave. Yahoo bosses face fresh pressure after it emerges that opposition to them at its recent AGM was greater than first thought. A 19-year-old man has been charged in connection with a serious sexual assault in Crumlin, County Antrim, police say. Time Warner prepares the ground for a major shake-up of its struggling internet business AOL as subscriber numbers fall. Thames Water is accused of being short-sighted for selling off a site that could have been used for a new ?2.5bn "super sewer". Satellite communications firm Inmarsat reports strong quarterly revenues, aided by providing mobile services in disaster areas. The families llewellyn tarot reading of some Omagh bomb victims decide not to attend a ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the atrocity. A look at some of the technologies that could allow the silicon industry to deliver faster, cheaper chips. The Russian writer who exposed Stalin's prison system in his novels, has died at the age of 89 India's audit agency says rare documents go missing from the National Library in the eastern city of Calcutta A Honduran man, convicted of a 2001 murder, is executed in the US after the Supreme Court rejects his appeal. Des Browne says reports UK soldiers delayed helping Iraqi troops in Basra because of a deal with militiamen are "simply not true". Paris Hilton records a spoof advert directed at US presidential hopeful John McCain, after he used her name in his campaign. The Bank of England keeps its key interest rate at 5% as it weighs up the slowing economy with inflation worries. A daily round-up of the top BBC Scotland news website stories you have been reading. A report finds progress in tackling social work failures in south west Scotland has been slower than intended. AP - The wife of evangelical pastor Joel Osteen got physical when her demands that a small spill on her seat be cleaned up were not immediately met, a flight attendant testified Thursday at a civil trial over the incident. A 19-year-old youth is being questioned about the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Ryan Bravo in a supermarket. A colour-changing crystal attached to a soldier's uniform could help doctors decide if they might need treatment for a brain injury, researchers say. Industrial output in Germany grew by just 0.2% in June, adding to fears the economy is on the brink of sliding into a recession. Scientists develop procedure which may help transplant patients avoid the need to take anti-rejection drugs. Johnny Cash, Bambi's mum - 80 more things that make men cry Colombia confronts decade of paramilitary killings Reuters - The United Nations on Thursday raised concerns Sudanese anti-terrorism courts which condemned 30 Darfur rebels to death did not meet international standards and urged the appeals courts to review the sentences. The Atlantic hurricane season is set to be more active this year than initially predicted, US meteorologists say. AFP - Typos can bedevil online political campaigns by letting evil software wizards or crafty king-makers turn misspellings into opportunities for sabotage or theft, a security specialist has warned. Steve Kingstone reads police files on Madeleine McCann How gamers may soon be able to race against top F1 drivers in real time from the comfort of their living room. Acrobatic troupe's colourful London debut of Swan Lake Former medic at main US jail in Iraq raises concerns AFP - The Pentagon said Friday it has notified Congress of proposed military sales to Iraq valued at more than nine billion dollars, including helicopters, tanks and armored vehicles. Two common treatments for fertility problems are no more effective than trying to get pregnant naturally, a study finds. The funeral of a British Army dog handler who was shot in Afghanistan, is to take place with full military honours. This is the first anniversary of the start of the global credit squeeze. Have you been affected? Ideas from researchers creating artificial life are helping to keep BT's network running. A new camera designed with a curved detection surface allows imaging devices to see as animals do. Reuters - President George W. Bush wasted no time on Friday raising the touchy issues of religious freedom and free speech in China, hours before he was to attend the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympics. OneWorld.net - UNITED NATIONS, Aug 7 (OneWorld) - It will be a difficult -- but not impossible -- task to develop an AIDS vaccine, say independent medical researchers at a major international conference on HIV/AIDS taking place in Mexico this week. Pakistan PM has hard time winning over sceptical US Reuters - The United Nations urged on Thursday East Timor not to let those responsible for bloodshed surrounding Dili's 1999 independence vote from Indonesia off the hook, pledging to provide support to prosecute perpetrators. Four current and former British Airways executives may face jail if convicted of fixing the price of fuel surcharges. The UK government has been given a month to respond to EU concerns over Phorm. Reuters - Google Inc's 5 percent stake in Time Warner Inc's AOL unit may be worth less than the $1 billion the Web company paid for it in 2006, Google warned in a regulatory filing on Thursday. The technology that keeps the net running turns 40 OneWorld.net - UNITED NATIONS, Aug 7 (OneWorld) - It will be a difficult -- but not impossible -- task to develop an AIDS vaccine, say independent medical researchers at a major international conference on HIV/AIDS taking place in Mexico this week. AFP - Australian Customs and police said Friday they had seized 4.4 tonnes of ecstasy tablets worth nearly 400 million dollars, describing it as the biggest haul of the illicit drug anywhere in the world. The cleanliness of most NHS hospitals in England is threatened by invasions of rats, fleas and cockroaches, claims a report. Police launch murder inquiry after a man dies after being attacked with a baseball bat on a Cornish street. AFP - Circumcision appears to offer men even greater protection against the AIDS virus than thought and also partially shield them against a common sexually-transmitted disease, two studies presented at the world AIDS conference said Thursday. AP - Republican John McCain called Thursday for a federal investigation into plans by the DHL shipping company that could cost 10,000 jobs here, as he and his campaign manager took criticism for helping DHL complete a key corporate merger in 2003. Britain's sailing squad has an extra weapon going into the Olympics - an extract from a sea creature which could help keep them ready to race. This is the first anniversary of the start of the global credit squeeze. Have you been affected? Steve Kingstone reads police files on Madeleine McCann A growing number of people are concerned about the impact working mothers have on family life, according to British research. Should mothers stay home and look after the family? Paris Hilton records a spoof advert directed at US presidential hopeful John McCain, after he used her name in his campaign. Employers in England and Wales are making illegal requests for background checks on their workers, the BBC learns. Inside Radovan Karadzic's sparse new home Reuters - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates last month approved a new National Defense Strategy that recommends making fighting al Qaeda and other militant groups the top military priority in coming decades, the Washington Post reported in Thursday editions. AP - With thousands of hackers milling around the Black Hat convention here, and widespread snooping on the public WiFi network, one place was supposed to be off limits: the press room. At least five Pakistani troops and about 25 pro-Taleban militants die in clashes along the Afghan border, say officials. A new class of cosmic object has been found by a 25-year-old Dutch schoolteacher through an online astronomy project. Vital work of Clinton-backed HIV centre AP - Former President Clinton will have a role at the Democratic convention in Denver later this month. Democratic officials said Thursday that Clinton will give a speech on the third night of the convention, before an address by the as-yet-to-be-named running mate for Barack Obama, the party's likely presidential nominee. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity before the details were formally announced. Increasingly fed up with jobs which don't allow them to spend enough time with their children, mums are starting their own businesses. A man, arrested in Donegal in connection with the murder of Jean Quigley, is discharged from hospital. Reuters - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates last month approved a new National Defense Strategy that recommends making fighting al Qaeda and other militant groups the top military priority in coming decades, the Washington Post reported in Thursday editions. Reuters - Google Inc's 5 percent stake in Time Warner Inc's AOL unit may be worth less than the $1 billion the Web company paid for it in 2006, Google warned in a regulatory filing on Thursday. Eating broccoli could reverse the damage caused by diabetes to heart blood vessels, research suggests. Month by month look at the key events so far A device put into laptops to protect them when dropped is being used to give warnings about earthquakes. Royal Bank of Scotland posts a pre-tax loss of ?691m, the second-biggest loss in UK banking history. AFP - Australian Customs and police said Friday they had seized 4.4 tonnes of ecstasy tablets worth nearly 400 million dollars, describing it as the biggest haul of the illicit drug anywhere in the world. A Honduran man, convicted of a 2001 murder, is executed in the US after the Supreme Court rejects his appeal. Cubans weigh up the benefits of economic reform There is widespread international condemnation of the military takeover announced in Mauritania. Finding the time for exercise How UK team won the Championship Gaming Series. A weakness in the plumbing of the internet could be much more destructive than first thought, says the man who found it. Royal Bank of Scotland posts a pre-tax loss of ?691m, the second-biggest loss in UK banking history. CQPolitics.com llewellyn tarot reading - Here's another reason the Democrats probably will gain ground in the House of Representatives this year: of the 35 House districts where incumbents are not running this November, 28 are held by Republicans. AP - In the Senate, Democrats are refusing to adjourn for the August recess. Over in the House, Republicans are refusing to leave. AP - Stepping down from the dais after a news conference where he didn't shed a single tear, Brett Favre squeezed the green No. 4 jersey in his hands. Month by month look at the key events so far AP - Harvard scientists say they have created stems cells for 10 genetic disorders, which will allow researchers to watch the diseases develop in a lab dish. Politico - One of the Democratic Party's leading electoral street fighters, New York Sen. Chuck Schumer, said that Barack Obama should respond to John McCain's personal attacks with an equally personal slap. Sweden's Robert Karlsson and India's Jeev Milkha Singh share a one-shot lead after the opening day of the USPGA at Oakland Hills. AFP - The UN atomic watchdog's number two held a new round of talks on Thursday on Iran's nuclear drive as Western governments said the time had come for the Security Council to impose more sanctions. AP - A U.S. military jury sentenced Osama bin Laden's driver Thursday to just 5 1/2 years in prison, a surprise rebuke to Pentagon prosecutors who portrayed him as a member of the al-Qaida leader's inner circle worthy of a life sentence. Money short for film-makers in Tinsel Town Employers in England and Wales are making illegal requests for background checks on their workers, the BBC learns. US presidential hopeful Barack Obama's visit to the Middle East has drawn a cynical reaction in the region's media. Plans for a huge windfarm off the north Norfolk coast are given the backing of the government. Demonstrators march in Caracas against moves to bar nearly 300 Venezuelan politicians from standing for election. Successful animal experiments have given the green light for trials of a new type of malaria vaccine in humans. AFP - Australian Customs and police said Friday they had seized 4.4 tonnes of ecstasy tablets worth nearly 400 million dollars, describing it as the biggest haul of the illicit drug anywhere in the world. Firms help staff understand laws of the land AP - After months of internal bickering, Pakistan's governing coalition announced Thursday it will seek to impeach President Pervez Musharraf, cranking up pressure on the U.S.-backed former general to resign. AP - Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick spent the night in a one-man jail cell with no TV and a phone only for collect calls, the consequence of violating his bond in a criminal case that has dogged him for months. A court in the Indian city of Mumbai (Bombay) rejects a couple's plea to abort their 25-week foetus in a key test case. AP - A rare bird's-eye look at Myanmar's Irrawaddy delta shows the devastation still left from Cyclone Nargis ? broken levies, flooded farm roads, the shattered remains of bamboo huts and trees strewn like matchsticks along the coast. Afghan taekwondo star could win a medal A man in Nigeria who has 86 wives and at least 170 children advises others not to follow his example. A man is killed when the car in which he is travelling crosses a carriageway and collides with a tipper truck. A colour-changing crystal attached to a soldier's uniform could help doctors decide if they might need treatment for a brain injury, researchers say. The Norwegian oil and gas group StatoilHydro agrees not to make any new investments in Iran. Reuters - Embaressed by yor spelling? Never you mind. A National Risk Register commissioned by the prime minister cites a flu pandemic as the gravest threat to security. Reuters - Seven years after the September 11 attacks, the Pentagon on Thursday officially named "the long war" against global extremism as its top priority and pledged to avert any conventional military threat from China or Russia through dialogue. After 18 months in disposables, trying to *tie* eco-nappies onto a toddler who won't sit still. The Enemy lead singer Tom Clarke "slashed the end off" his finger while playing guitar at a festival in Chicago, he reveals. US authorities charge 11 people over the alleged theft of credit card details in the country's largest ID theft case. Andrea Pininfarina, head of a world-famous Italian car design group, is killed in a road accident in Turin. Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman is discharged from a Tennessee hospital where he recovered after a car crash. Johnny Cash, Bambi's mum - 80 more things that make men cry Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman is discharged from a Tennessee hospital where he recovered after a car crash. US scientists have discovered people who can "hear" what they see. The Dark Knight passes the $400 million (?204.5m) mark at North American cinemas faster than any other film in history. AP - A man who authorities said was keeping weapons and military-style gear in his hotel room and car appeared in court Thursday on charges he threatened to assassinate Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. AP - A top Italian administrative court on Tuesday approved the expansion of a U.S. military base in northeast Italy, local media reported. The expansion has caused angry protests by residents and leftist politicians. AP - House Republicans on Thursday scuttled a bill that Democrats hoped would help lower gasoline prices by forcing the Energy Department to release 70 million barrels of oil ? about a three-day supply ? from the national stockpile. The pros and cons of negative election campaigning AFP - The US Air Force may turn increasingly to a new armed drone, the MQ-9 Reaper, to help keep the peace in Iraq once the conflict shrinks in scale and US ground troops go home, a top US commander says. Was there a deal to keep the British out of the Basra battle? CQPolitics.com - Jaime Zapata has already been the "voice of God'' and now he will be the voice of the House of Representatives. AP - House Democrats pushed through legislation Thursday that would give women new tools to combat pay discrimination. An in-depth guide to EU news and institutions The Halifax says house prices fell 1.7% in July, with the average property price now 8.8% lower than at the same point last year. Reuters - China celebrates its ancient past and modern power at the Olympics opening on Friday, seeking to shift the global focus from rights criticisms to sport. AFP - Palestinian refugees stranded for two years in desperate conditions on the Iraq-Syria border will be resettled in Iceland and Sweden in the coming weeks, the United Nations refugee agency said Tuesday. AP - A man and a woman found a new use for a barbecue pit ? one that landed them in jail. An argument over whether a third guest should stay in the house got so heated that the woman picked up the barbecue pit and hit the man over the head with it, police said. Two Britons detained close to the Olympic stadium in Beijing after staging a protest about Tibet have arrived back in UK. AP - Mayor Cheye Calvo got home from work, saw a package addressed to his wife on the front porch and brought it inside, putting it on a table. Reuters - A jury of U.S. military officers sentenced Osama bin Laden's driver on Thursday to just 5 1/2 years in prison -- most of which he has already served - in the first U.S. war crimes tribunal since World War Two. Martian finding sends rumour mill into overdrive Police launch murder inquiry after a man dies after being attacked with a baseball bat on a Cornish street. BBC News looks at how key economic indicators around the world have moved as recession fears grow. An Indian government ban on an Islamic student group accused of terrorism is to remain in force after a Supreme Court ruling, officials say. AP - As of Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at least 496 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department. The department last updated its figures Saturday at 10 a.m. EDT. Month by month look at the key events so far An ex-member of Italy's disbanded Red Brigades group is granted bail by a French court due to ill health. Up to 75 firefighters are called to tackle a blaze which spread to two warehouses in Birmingham. In pictures: World Press Photo Exhibition Results from US retailers show disappointing sales in July, with the outlook between now and September looking poor. Floods and the threats of cyclones, it must be summer in Northern Ireland. AFP - Floods have killed 42 people in central and eastern Europe since last month and forced around 40,000 others to flee their homes, the United Nations said Tuesday. Reuters - Legislation that seeks to protect college students from lending abuses and expands scholarship aid was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday. Google's director of mobile platforms explains his vision for Android, a new operating system for mobiles. Broadcaster ITV says half-year profits fell 28% and predicts this autumn's advertising revenue will be much lower than last year. A Serb family's new llewellyn tarot reading life in multi-ethnic Kosovo village Reuters - Legislation aimed at revamping U.S. consumer product safety, including a partial ban on controversial plastic-softening chemicals called phthalates, was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday. AP - Israel will almost surely boycott the next U.N. racism conference in Geneva, its ambassador said Wednesday, warning that the meeting is likely to sink into the same anti-Semitism that prompted the U.S. and Israel to walk out of the last one seven years ago. AP - Speaking on China's turf the very day it hosted the opening of the Olympic Games, President Bush on Friday prodded the communist country to lessen repression and "let people say what they think." AP - The wife of evangelical pastor Joel Osteen got physical when her demands that a small spill on her seat be cleaned up were not immediately met, a flight attendant testified Thursday at a civil trial over the incident. AFP - China's once-in-a-lifetime Olympic dream neared reality Friday as the clock ticked down to the Beijing Games opening ceremony, but gloomy weather and tight security risked dampening the celebration. There is widespread international condemnation of the military takeover announced in Mauritania. Attitudes to working mothers are becoming less favourable, a survey from Cambridge University suggests. The US calls for 'punitive' measures over Iran's nuclear programme, after Tehran's response to an incentives offer. AP - It's a puzzle worthy of The Riddler: Why is there no video game based on "The Dark Knight"? Four Iraqis describe their hopes and frustrations with life in their country. Rail journeys on the East Coast Mainline into Scotland continue to be disrupted by flooding over the border. The Italian government has deployed thousands of soldiers in major cities in a new drive against crime. Do you support the move? Reuters - A judge on Thursday jailed indicted Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick for violating the conditions of his bond by crossing the Canadian border without permission. Reuters - A jury of U.S. military officers sentenced Osama bin Laden's driver on Thursday to just 5 1/2 years in prison -- most of which he has already served - in the first U.S. war crimes tribunal since World War Two. Google's director of mobile platforms explains his vision for Android, a new operating system for mobiles. Acrobatic troupe's colourful London debut of Swan Lake A week by week guide to pregnancy taking in how the baby develops, changes to the mother and key scan dates. Reuters - Legislation aimed at curbing credit card billing practices that surprise borrowers with unexpected interest rate increases and fees was approved on Thursday by a U.S. House of Representatives committee. The families of some Omagh bomb victims decide not to attend a ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the atrocity. AP - A rare bird's-eye look at Myanmar's Irrawaddy delta shows the devastation still left from Cyclone Nargis ? broken levies, flooded farm roads, the shattered remains of bamboo huts and trees strewn like matchsticks along the coast. More than 30 people die in torrential rains and floods in north west Pakistan, officials say. Barack Obama's Irish roots have been strengthened, with the discovery that a distant ancestor was a Dublin wigmaker. HealthDay - TUESDAY, Aug. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Light to moderate exercise -- just walking a few blocks or even dancing -- can help prevent the abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation in those most vulnerable to it -- older people, a new study finds. Explosions outside a public building in Istanbul have injured three people, officials and local media say. Nearly half of drivers would never consider giving up their car, regardless of how expensive petrol became, a survey shows. A man found guilty of manslaughter after giving his friend the methadone which killed him has his conviction overturned. A militant attack on two pipelines cuts oil production in Nigeria, as five kidnapped oil workers are freed. Up to 75 firefighters are called to tackle a blaze which spread to two warehouses in Birmingham. AP - Mayor Cheye Calvo got home from work, saw a package addressed to his wife on the front porch and brought it inside, putting it on a table. A look at what's making the headlines in Wednesday's morning newspapers. How well do you know the UK? Test yourself, using birds-eye photographs which offer an aerial perspective. AP - A United Nations human rights envoy left Tuesday to inspect the devastation from the cyclone that struck Myanmar's Irrawaddy river delta three months ago. The Italian government has deployed thousands of soldiers in major cities in a new drive against crime. Do you support the move? Mercury Prize nominee Burial reveals his identity, saying he is called Will Bevan and comes from south London. Two common treatments for fertility problems are no more effective than trying to get pregnant naturally, a study finds. A contest to choose the next Miss Nepal is postponed indefinitely after criticism from former rebel Maoists. Iraq's parliament adjourns for a month after failing to agree on a provincial election law, viewed as a key political reform. The Police stage the final performance of their reunion world tour with a concert in New York's Madison Square Garden. There is widespread international condemnation of the military takeover announced in Mauritania. Reuters - The chairman of the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee has urged the Bush administration to shelve a nuclear trade deal with India unless it can guarantee compliance with a U.S. law that would suspend trade if India tested a nuclear weapon again. A senior military official close to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is assassinated, according to Arab media reports. Former medic at main US jail in Iraq raises concerns Kurdistan novelist strikes region's first major book deal The US calls for 'punitive' measures over Iran's nuclear programme, after Tehran's response to an incentives offer. Reuters - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates last month approved a new National Defense Strategy that recommends making fighting al Qaeda and other militant groups the top military priority in coming decades, the Washington Post reported in Thursday editions. Iran suspends the punishment of death by stoning, handed down for adultery in the Islamic republic, but rarely carried out. Fishing leaders renew calls for help from the Scottish Government to alleviate the impact of fuel prices. Johnny Cash, Bambi's mum - 80 more things that make men cry BBC News looks at how the credit crisis unfolded globally Kenya and Tanzania hold ceremonies to mark the 10th anniversary of simultaneous attacks on US embassies. A wanted poster featuring Robbie Coltrane is being used by New Zealand police to try to catch a teenage burglar. England close 145 behind on 49-1 having bowled out South Africa for 194 on Kevin Pietersen's first day as captain in the final Test. Leona Lewis and Coldplay are amongst the acts nominated for a special British prize at the MTV Music Video Awards in the US. Kurdistan novelist strikes region's first major book deal French prosecutors call for a seven-year probe into corruption over the sale of warships to Taiwan to be dismissed. Trade unionists in South Africa stage a nationwide one-day strike to protest over the rising cost of power and food. Austrians mark 100 years since the discovery of a tiny but curvy figurine, dubbed the Venus of Willendorf, dating back 25,000 years. How has the credit crunch hit different parts of the world? The Christian Science Monitor - Texas carried out the execution of Mexican national Jos?? Medellin Tuesday in Huntsville over the objections of the World Court and Mexico. The US Supreme Court delayed the lethal injection four hours while it weighed his appeal, which focused on whether the convicted murderer-rapist was denied treaty-guaranteed help from the Mexican consulate when arrested in 1993. The military authorities in Burma impose tight security in Rangoon on the 20th anniversary of the 1988 uprising. A 97-year-old woman is treated for shock after a burglar kisses her before walking into her home and stealing money. A genetic mutation in dachshunds could help uncover the roots of some inherited forms of blindness in humans, say scientists. The scion of sheikhs teaching English to Pristina Students at a school in Tynemouth carry out a survey of mobile phone use as apart of the BBC's School Report project. Nine people are missing feared dead after a helicopter carrying firefighters crashes at a fire in north California. The pros and cons of negative election campaigning Two common treatments for fertility problems are no more effective than trying to get pregnant naturally, a study finds. Frank Gardner on the backlash to al-Qaeda Life in the shadow of Mexico's feared drug gangs Investigators are to drop a criminal case into how Heath Ledger obtained two painkillers that contributed to his death. AP - A new study calls into question the use of two common infertility treatments for couples who have unexplained problems having children. A new class of cosmic object has been found by a 25-year-old Dutch schoolteacher through an online astronomy project. Finding the time for exercise The US revokes visas of three postgraduate students from Gaza whose cases it championed at the highest levels. Rail journeys on the East Coast Mainline into Scotland continue to be disrupted by flooding over the border. Simon Gray, the author of more than 30 plays and five novels, llewellyn tarot reading dies at the age of 71. AP - A new study calls into question the use of two common infertility treatments for couples who have unexplained problems having children. A vast physics experiment - the Large Hadron Collider - is to reach a key milestone ahead of an official start-up in September. Colombia confronts decade of paramilitary killings AP - Republican John McCain called Thursday for a federal investigation into plans by the DHL shipping company that could cost 10,000 jobs here, as he and his campaign manager took criticism for helping DHL complete a key corporate merger in 2003. Syrian dissident economist Aref Dalila is freed by the authorities after serving nearly seven years in jail. Were reviewers kind or harsh about Tennant's Hamlet? A new class of cosmic object has been found by a 25-year-old Dutch schoolteacher through an online astronomy project. Citigroup is to buy back billions of dollars worth of securities, following a probe by the US financial regulator. AFP - Typos can bedevil online political campaigns by letting evil software wizards or crafty king-makers turn misspellings into opportunities for sabotage or theft, a security specialist has warned. The US budget deficit is expected to hit $400bn this year, according to estimates from the Congressional Budget Office. Mayor of Detroit, Kwame Kilpatrick, is jailed for visiting Canada in a violation of the terms of his bail in a perjury case. A Pakistani woman, suspected of links with al-Qaeda, is extradited to the US from Afghanistan on murder charges. A man is killed when the car in which he is travelling crosses a carriageway and collides with a tipper truck. France asks its energy regulator to cap electricity and gas price rises for private users to 2% and 5% respectively. Why Bengalis are India's most prolific travellers No more slumming it as campers embrace luxury Reuters - Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai will hold a make-or-break meeting in Harare on Sunday aimed at finalizing a power-sharing deal, a South African newspaper reported on Friday. More than 30 people die in torrential rains and floods in north west Pakistan, officials say. The Halifax says house prices fell 1.7% in July, with the average property price now 8.8% lower than at the same point last year. Osama Bin Laden's ex-driver is sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison at the first US military trial in Guantanamo Bay. US singer Usher sacks his manager and re-hires his mother - a year after he dismissed her from the job. Four Iraqis describe their hopes and frustrations with life in their country. In spite of global fears, Brazil hails its ethanol revolution AFP - The Pentagon is mounting a 2.2 billion dollar effort to dramatically expand surveillance of Iraq and Afghanistan by manned and unmanned spy planes, Pentagon officials said Thursday. A wanted poster featuring Robbie Coltrane is being used by New Zealand police to try to catch a teenage burglar. Chip giant Intel has revealed details of the chip line that will spearhead its push into the graphics card market. OneWorld.net - UNITED NATIONS, Aug 7 (OneWorld) - It will be a difficult -- but not impossible -- task to develop an AIDS vaccine, say independent medical researchers at a major international conference on HIV/AIDS taking place in Mexico this week. Reuters - Los Angeles residents are notorious for worrying about their waistlines and if two Los Angeles County Supervisors have it their way, calorie counting while dining out in the city may get easier. Why Microsoft's next-gen software is called Midori An 18-year-old British man falls to his death in the French Alps at a training site near Chamonix. Playbill - The Federal Communication Commission's Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) is currently field testing the performance of prototype White Space Devices, like laptops, which use the same free broadcast television spectrum as theatrical wireless microphones. AP - A new study calls into question the use of two common infertility treatments for couples who have unexplained problems having children. More than 1,000 council workers face pay cuts of up to 25% as part of a drive to equalise wages among staff. Vital work of Clinton-backed HIV centre AP - Mayor Cheye Calvo got home from work, saw a package addressed to his wife on the front porch and brought it inside, putting it on a table. Chip giant Intel has revealed details of the chip line that will spearhead its push into the graphics card market. A Honduran man, convicted of a 2001 murder, is executed in the US after the Supreme Court rejects his appeal. Why Iraqi cleric wants his fighters to drop their guns AP - It's a puzzle worthy of The Riddler: Why is there no video game based on "The Dark Knight"? CQPolitics.com - Freshman Republican Rep. David Davis of Tennessee's 1st Congressional District lost his seat in Thursday's primary election, as Johnson City Mayor Phil Roe scored a narrow victory. AP - House Democrats pushed through legislation Thursday that would give women new tools to combat pay discrimination. Life in the shadow of Mexico's feared drug gangs All sides claim victory in key Guantanamo case Taleban militants kill three people after accusing them of spying in a tribal area along the Afghan border, officials say. Reuters - The U.S. Defense Department plans to spend $2.2 billion on a new fleet of spy planes and unmanned drones for Iraq and Afghanistan that would greatly enhance the ability of U.S. forces to track militants, officials said on Thursday. AFP - Australian Customs and police said Friday they had seized 4.4 tonnes of ecstasy tablets worth nearly 400 million dollars, describing it as the biggest haul of the illicit drug anywhere in the world. Fire crews tackle a blaze at an historic church in the centre of a Nottinghamshire town. Customers buying a fish supper in Aberdeen are given something extra to chew over. Increasingly fed up with jobs which don't allow them to spend enough time with their children, mums are starting their own businesses. AP - Harvard scientists say they have created stems cells for 10 genetic disorders, which will allow researchers to watch the diseases develop in a lab dish. The funeral of a British Army dog handler who was shot in Afghanistan, is to take place with full military honours. AP - In the Senate, Democrats are refusing to adjourn for the August recess. Over in the House, Republicans are refusing to leave. The DR Congo and Congo are losing $12m annually in tax avoidance by logging companies, Greenpeace says. Hundreds of angry Tibetans protest in Nepal as China prepares to open the Olympics in a few hours. Matt Frei, presenter of BBC World News America, thinks Mr Obama needs to respond to humour with some jokes of his own. Andrew Simms, co-author of a Green New Deal, says we have only 100 months to prevent dangerous climate change. Why Rwanda has issued allegations against France Reuters - Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai will hold a make-or-break meeting in Harare on Sunday aimed at finalizing a power-sharing deal, a South African newspaper reported on Friday. Today's Evan Davis sees if hitchhiking still works AP - A man who authorities said was keeping weapons and military-style gear in his hotel room and car appeared in court Thursday on charges he threatened to assassinate Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. AP - The House Judiciary Committee has voted to hold former White House strategist Karl Rove in contempt of Congress for ignoring a subpoena to testify. The deputy head of the UN nuclear agency arrives in Tehran for talks on Iran's disputed nuclear programme. The Police stage the final performance of their reunion world tour with a concert in New York's Madison Square Garden. The world is still wary of modern China, according to a poll for the BBC's Newsnight. What is your perception of the country and its people? HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch: Syrian dissident economist Aref Dalila is freed by the authorities after serving nearly seven years in jail. Indian inflation hits a 13-year high above 12% despite government efforts to tighten monetary policy. The Russian writer who exposed Stalin's prison system in his novels, has died at the age of 89 Explosions outside a public building in Istanbul have injured three people, officials and local media say. Newly released FBI papers on the 2001 US anthrax attacks say late scientist, Dr Bruce Ivins, was the sole person responsible. Barclays reports a 33% drop in profits for the first half of 2008 to ?2.75bn, with more write-downs linked to the credit crunch. Results from US retailers show disappointing sales in July, with the outlook between now and September looking poor. US authorities charge 11 people over the alleged theft of credit card details in the country's largest ID theft case. The families of some Omagh bomb victims decide not to attend a ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the atrocity. The first flights have been conducted of an autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to monitor UK farmland. Satellite communications firm Inmarsat reports strong quarterly revenues, aided by providing mobile services in disaster areas. Reuters - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates will endorse a $20 billion five-year plan to substantially expand Afghanistan's army, The New York Times reported on Thursday, citing senior Pentagon llewellyn tarot reading and military officials. A host of country stars are to perform with Elvis Presley on a Christmas duet album. Why more mums are starting their own businesses AP - After seven years of buildup and billions of dollars in preparations, world leaders and China's elite gathered Friday for the most lavish opening ceremony in Olympic history. But Beijing residents without a ticket were asked to stay home. AP - For a few long hours in 2001, things looked impossibly grim for Dr. Irshad Shaikh and his brother, Masood. Not long after dawn on Nov. 13, armed FBI agents hunting for the anthrax killer crashed through the door of his Pennsylvania home and spent the next 13 hours searching the place in moon suits. Another team raided the apartment of a colleague, a few blocks away. Europe's biggest insurers, including Allianz and Axa, report profit falls as a result of the financial market turmoil. Johnny Cash, Bambi's mum - 80 more things that make men cry AP - The deadliest three months for American forces in Afghanistan have pushed the U.S. death toll to at least 500, forcing a war long overshadowed by Iraq back into the headlines. Attitudes to working mothers are becoming less favourable, a survey from Cambridge University suggests. The World Conker Championship could be in jeopardy because of a virus attacking horse chestnut trees. The deputy head of the UN nuclear agency arrives in Tehran for talks on Iran's disputed nuclear programme. Johnny Cash, Bambi's mum - 80 more things that make men cry Successful animal experiments have given the green light for trials of a new type of malaria vaccine in humans. Satellite communications firm Inmarsat reports strong quarterly revenues, aided by providing mobile services in disaster areas. Money short for film-makers in Tinsel Town A man is arrested on suspicion of affray following the recovery of a samurai sword from a house in Gateshead. Politico - Barack Obama returns to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to speak with House Democrats, and Republicans will try to spoil the party by linking the Democrats’ presidential nominee to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and their reluctance to allow votes on offshore oil drilling. Scientists develop procedure which may help transplant patients avoid the need to take anti-rejection drugs. Bin Laden's former driver has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison. What does this mean for the future of Guantanamo? AP - A U.S. military jury sentenced Osama bin Laden's driver Thursday to just 5 1/2 years in prison, a surprise rebuke to Pentagon prosecutors who portrayed him as a member of the al-Qaida leader's inner circle worthy of a life sentence. Reuters - Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai will hold a make-or-break meeting in Harare on Sunday aimed at finalizing a power-sharing deal, a South African newspaper reported on Friday. A new class of cosmic object has been found by a 25-year-old Dutch schoolteacher through an online astronomy project. Iraq's parliament adjourns for a month after failing to agree on a provincial election law, viewed as a key political reform. Protests over the murder of a Marxist leader paralyse life in the enclave of Nandigram in India's West Bengal state. Scientists develop procedure which may help transplant patients avoid the need to take anti-rejection drugs. Reuters - Embaressed by yor spelling? Never you mind. Iran's women rowers hoping for Olympic success Mayor of Detroit, Kwame Kilpatrick, is jailed for visiting Canada in a violation of the terms of his bail in a perjury case. AP - In an assessment that could lead to a substantial charge against its future profits, Google Inc. believes its $1 billion investment in advertising partner AOL is souring. A weakness in the plumbing of the internet could be much more destructive than first thought, says the man who found it. Reuters - Major powers agreed to consider a fourth U.N. Security Council sanctions resolution against Iran because of its refusal to freeze sensitive nuclear work, the U.S. State Department said on Wednesday. A census of western lowland gorillas shows that populations are doing much better than expected. AFP - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Friday condemned "aggressive actions" by Georgian troops in South Ossetia, and said that Russia would be compelled to retaliate. AP - Republican John McCain called Thursday for a federal investigation into plans by the DHL shipping company that could cost 10,000 jobs here, as he and his campaign manager took criticism for helping DHL complete a key corporate merger in 2003. The world will fail to reach millennium development goals unless India improves healthcare for children, the UN says. Suspected pro-Taleban militants burn down three girls' high schools in the Swat valley of north-west Pakistan, officials say. Reuters - The United Nations on Thursday raised concerns Sudanese anti-terrorism courts which condemned 30 Darfur rebels to death did not meet international standards and urged the appeals courts to review the sentences. Italy combats the food cost crisis with text messages A new camera designed with a curved detection surface allows imaging devices to see as animals do. A Indian couple infected with HIV commit suicide after killing their three young children, police in Mumbai say. AP - Police say there's been an alarming rise in urine-filled plastic containers found along a three-mile stretch of Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon. Ahmed Rashid on militancy in South Asia Was there a deal to keep the British out of the Basra battle? AFP - The Pentagon said Friday it has notified Congress of proposed military sales to Iraq valued at more than nine billion dollars, including helicopters, tanks and armored vehicles. AP - Harvard scientists say they have created stems cells for 10 genetic disorders, which will allow researchers to watch the diseases develop in a lab dish. Bill Thompson on Apple's software security stance A vast physics experiment - the Large Hadron Collider - is to reach a key milestone ahead of an official start-up in September. Demonstrators march in Caracas against moves to bar nearly 300 Venezuelan politicians from standing for election. Reuters - The U.N. Security Council voted on Thursday to keep the United Nations mission in Iraq for another year, as Baghdad urged the world body to do more to help it transform into a functioning democracy. The Italian government has deployed thousands of soldiers in major cities in a new drive against crime. Do you support the move? AP - Computer security professionals tend to be a highly paranoid bunch, seeing potential threats everywhere. It turns out that some aren't cautious enough, though. The cleanliness of most NHS hospitals in England is threatened by invasions of rats, fleas and cockroaches, claims a report. A court in the Indian city of Mumbai (Bombay) rejects a couple's plea to abort their 25-week foetus in a key test case. AFP - A reported rift between the US and Pakistani intelligence agencies reflects deepening US frustration over Islamabad's role in a worsening insurgency in Afghanistan, analysts said here. AFP - A reported rift between the US and Pakistani intelligence agencies reflects deepening US frustration over Islamabad's role in a worsening insurgency in Afghanistan, analysts said here. Musharraf's options after impeachment decision Inside Radovan Karadzic's sparse new home AP - If you witness a murder or a drug deal in the crime-stricken border city of Tijuana, don't bother calling the police ? call the Mexican army. Industrial output in Germany grew by just 0.2% in June, adding to fears the economy is on the brink of sliding into a recession. 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Ideas from researchers creating artificial life are helping to keep BT's network running. Investigators are to drop a criminal case into how Heath Ledger obtained two painkillers that contributed to his death. A TV company and a social networking site are broadcasting into space. But can aliens already see our TV? A spokesman tells the BBC that, for the time being, the militia loyal to Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr will not carry arms. Increasingly fed up with jobs which don't allow them to spend enough time with their children, mums are starting their own businesses. Politico - One of the Democratic Party's leading electoral street fighters, New York Sen. Chuck Schumer, said that Barack Obama should respond to John McCain's personal attacks with an equally personal slap. Austrians mark 100 years since the discovery of a tiny but curvy figurine, dubbed the Venus of Willendorf, llewellyn tarot reading dating back 25,000 years. The BBC's Peter Bowes looks at how the turbulent financial markets are affecting Hollywood. AP - One of the United States' biggest challenges in securing government computers from foreign attacks isn't necessarily technical. The country first needs to figure out how much those networks are worth and how much the U.S. should spend on protecting them, the new Homeland Security official in charge of that effort said Thursday. AFP - Republicans Monday took to a darkened House of Representatives, in a highly unusual demand for Democratic leaders to recall Congress from its summer recess for a vote on offshore oil drilling. Playbill - The Federal Communication Commission's Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) is currently field testing the performance of prototype White Space Devices, like laptops, which use the same free broadcast television spectrum as theatrical wireless microphones. The US budget deficit is expected to hit $400bn this year, according to estimates from the Congressional Budget Office. Scientists in South Korea say they have successfully completed the world's first commercial cloning of a pet dog. AP - The deadliest three months for American forces in Afghanistan have pushed the U.S. death toll to at least 500, forcing a war long overshadowed by Iraq back into the headlines. Frankfurt Market Report The Russian writer who exposed Stalin's prison system in his novels, has died at the age of 89 AP - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says 24 Sukhoi fighter jets have been delivered to Venezuela ? and are ready to defend his country from "imperialist" aggressions. Taleban militants kill three people after accusing them of spying in a tribal area along the Afghan border, officials say. The European Central Bank maintains eurozone interest rates at 4.25% after its latest meeting. AP - About 20 House Republicans have cut short their August vacations, gathering on the floor to protest Democratic energy policy and demand that Speaker Nancy Pelosi call lawmakers back into session to vote on an energy package. The bill would include GOP demands for more domestic drilling. AP - Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick spent the night in a one-man jail cell with no TV and a phone only for collect calls, the consequence of violating his bond in a criminal case that has dogged him for months. Georgian troops close in on the capital of the separatist South Ossetia region, after a night of heavy fighting. Weightlifter Monica Devi is dropped from India's team for the Beijing Olympics after reportedly failing a drugs test, officials say. Princes William and Harry will attend the world premiere of the next James Bond film, Quantum of Solace. AP - Former President Clinton will have a role at the Democratic convention in Denver later this month. Democratic officials said Thursday that Clinton will give a speech on the third night of the convention, before an address by the as-yet-to-be-named running mate for Barack Obama, the party's likely presidential nominee. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity before the details were formally announced. A man is killed when the car in which he is travelling crosses a carriageway and collides with a tipper truck. Why more mothers are starting up in business AP - House Democrats pushed through legislation Thursday that would give women new tools to combat pay discrimination. A man is arrested on suspicion of affray following the recovery of a samurai sword from a house in Gateshead. A new geographical web search tool that allows people to find historical items from their local area is launched at the eisteddfod. Watery workshop to raise sea squirts awareness AP - Iraq and the U.S. are near an agreement on all American combat troops leaving Iraq by October 2010, with the last soldiers out three years after that, two Iraqi officials told The Associated Press on Thursday. U.S. officials, however, insisted no dates had been agreed. Firms help staff understand laws of the land The DR Congo and Congo are losing $12m annually in tax avoidance by logging companies, Greenpeace says. An Indian government ban on an Islamic student group accused of terrorism is to remain in force after a Supreme Court ruling, officials say. Israel carries out its last major airlift of Jewish Ethiopians, ending a 30-year immigration scheme. France asks its energy regulator to cap electricity and gas price rises for private users to 2% and 5% respectively. Chelsea make a ?19.7m bid for Real Madrid's Brazilian striker Robinho, BBC Sport understands. AP - Shells fired from a mortar-like mechanism near a municipal government building in Istanbul slightly injured three people, the city's governor reportedly said. Firms help staff understand laws of the land A lack of parent and adult role models drives young people to gangs, a survey by the Prince's Trust suggests. A genetic mutation in dachshunds could help uncover the roots of some inherited forms of blindness in humans, say scientists. Chip giant Intel has revealed details of the chip line that will spearhead its push into the graphics card market. AP - Iraq and the U.S. are near an agreement on all American combat troops leaving Iraq by October 2010, with the last soldiers out three years after that, two Iraqi officials told The Associated Press on Thursday. U.S. officials, however, insisted no dates had been agreed. Frankfurt Market Report Scientists are testing a vaccine designed to give HIV patients a prolonged break from their regular medication. Trade unionists in South Africa stage a nationwide one-day strike to protest over the rising cost of power and food. Solzhenitsyn and submarines - how deep is Russia? Students at a school in Tynemouth carry out a survey of mobile phone use as apart of the BBC's School Report project. Watery workshop to raise sea squirts awareness AP - St. Paul police followed a trail of Cheetos in order to nab three teenagers suspected of burglarizing a vending machine. Officers were called to the Arlington Recreation Center on July 29, where they found a vending machine's glass had been broken with a chair. A six-year-old boy is killed and another seriously injured when they are hit by a bus in Wiltshire. A man is arrested on suspicion of affray following the recovery of a samurai sword from a house in Gateshead. Protests over the murder of a Marxist leader paralyse life in the enclave of Nandigram in India's West Bengal state. Students at a school in Tynemouth carry out a survey of mobile phone use as apart of the BBC's School Report project. An MEP says an extension of police powers to stop and search anyone near the Kent climate camp is undermining civil liberties. British scouts are among at least 13 people hurt in a crash involving a tour bus and lorry in Canada. People living in Stoke-on-Trent have only a day left to comment on how the city should be run in the future. Reuters - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates will endorse a $20 billion five-year plan to substantially expand Afghanistan's army, The New York Times reported on Thursday, citing senior Pentagon and military officials. A genetic mutation in dachshunds could help uncover the roots of some inherited forms of blindness in humans, say scientists. Muslims in Indian-administered Kashmir are on strike for a second day in a row as tensions rise over protests by Hindus. Reuters - Legislation aimed at revamping U.S. consumer product safety, including a partial ban on controversial plastic-softening chemicals called phthalates, was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday. AP - The wife of evangelical pastor Joel Osteen shoved a flight attendant during an in-flight tantrum over a stained seat, a fellow crew member testified Thursday at a civil trial over the incident. Bill Thompson asks if the web changes how we think AFP - Palestinian refugees stranded for two years in desperate conditions on the Iraq-Syria border will be resettled in Iceland and Sweden in the coming weeks, the United Nations refugee agency said Tuesday. Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman is discharged from a Tennessee hospital where he recovered after a car crash. Sri Lanka and India meet in the third and final Test in Colombo with the series up for grabs. The DR Congo and Congo are losing $12m annually in tax avoidance by logging companies, Greenpeace says. Colombia confronts decade of paramilitary killings A device put into laptops to protect them when dropped is being used to give warnings about earthquakes. AP - A Bangladeshi lawyer who works as a human trafficking expert for the United Nations has been released on bail while she appeals a three-year jail sentence on extortion charges, a prison official said Thursday. AP - Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick spent the night in a one-man jail cell with no TV and a phone only for collect calls, the consequence of violating his bond in a criminal case that has dogged him for months. Israel's press is largely unsurprised by Ehud Olmert's announcement that he would leave office in September after coming under pressure over corruption allegations. India's audit agency says rare documents go missing from the National Library in the eastern city of Calcutta A look at what's making the headlines in Wednesday's morning newspapers. AP - Republican John McCain called Thursday for a federal investigation into plans by the DHL shipping company that could cost 10,000 jobs here, as he and his campaign manager took criticism for helping DHL complete a key corporate merger in 2003. llewellyn tarot reading The UK government has been given a month to respond to EU concerns over Phorm. Broadcaster ITV says half-year profits fell 28% and predicts this autumn's advertising revenue will be much lower than last year. Staff at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel find a small girl alone after her parents accidentally take a plane without her. HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch: Europe's biggest insurers, including Allianz and Axa, report profit falls as a result of the financial market turmoil. Martian finding sends rumour mill into overdrive Andrea Pininfarina, head of a world-famous Italian car design group, is killed in a road accident in Turin. Scientists are testing a vaccine designed to give HIV patients a prolonged break from their regular medication. Chevron and Total are the latest major oil companies to report strong results thanks to high oil prices. East Coast Mainline services for passengers travelling north from Newcastle continue to be disrupted by flooding. A new camera designed with a curved detection surface allows imaging devices to see as animals do. Scientists say they have drawn up the first detailed map showing Arctic areas that could become the centre of border disputes. AP - With thousands of hackers milling around the Black Hat convention here, and widespread snooping on the public WiFi network, one place was supposed to be off limits: the press room. Successful animal experiments have given the green light for trials of a new type of malaria vaccine in humans. Could aliens be watching our TV broadcasts? Reuters - Major powers agreed to consider a fourth U.N. Security Council sanctions resolution against Iran because of its refusal to freeze sensitive nuclear work, the U.S. State Department said on Wednesday. AFP - The Pentagon said Friday it has notified Congress of proposed military sales to Iraq valued at more than nine billion dollars, including helicopters, tanks and armored vehicles. A Indian couple infected with HIV commit suicide after killing their three young children, police in Mumbai say. AP - A United Nations human rights envoy left Tuesday to inspect the devastation from the cyclone that struck Myanmar's Irrawaddy river delta three months ago. A host of country stars are to perform with Elvis Presley on a Christmas duet album. AP - In an assessment that could lead to a substantial charge against its future profits, Google Inc. believes its $1 billion investment in advertising partner AOL is souring. Bill Thompson believes Virgin Media has decided it likes record companies more than its customers. Fire crews tackle a blaze at an historic church in the centre of a Nottinghamshire town. Frasier star Kelsey Grammer leaves hospital for the second time since suffering a heart attack. Regular columnist Bill Thompson wonders about the punishment that should be meted out to copyright infringers. AP - After months of internal bickering, Pakistan's governing coalition announced Thursday it will seek to impeach President Pervez Musharraf, cranking up pressure on the U.S.-backed former general to resign. AFP - Australian Customs and police said Friday they had seized 4.4 tonnes of ecstasy tablets worth nearly 400 million dollars, describing it as the biggest haul of the illicit drug anywhere in the world. Yahoo bosses face fresh pressure after it emerges that opposition to them at its recent AGM was greater than first thought. AP - Speaking on China's turf the very day it hosted the opening of the Olympic Games, President Bush on Friday prodded the communist country to lessen repression and "let people say what they think." Andrea Pininfarina, head of a world-famous Italian car design group, is killed in a road accident in Turin. Four Iraqis describe their hopes and frustrations with life in their country. The humble mobile phone looks set to become a multimedia, multi-function monster as more features are crammed inside it. When bicycle polo and tug-of-war were the thing Citigroup is to buy back billions of dollars worth of securities, following a probe by the US financial regulator. AP - The catwalk really was a catwalk Thursday. Show cats dressed in everything from an Elvis costume to a sequined satin dress strutted their stuff at New York's Algonquin Hotel. Andrea Pininfarina, head of a world-famous Italian car design group, is killed in a road accident in Turin. Paris Market Report Investigators are to drop a criminal case into how Heath Ledger obtained two painkillers that contributed to his death. The Enemy lead singer Tom Clarke "slashed the end off" his finger while playing guitar at a festival in Chicago, he reveals. Firms help staff understand laws of the land Iraq's parliament adjourns for a month after failing to agree on a provincial election law, viewed as a key political reform. Scientists say they have drawn up the first detailed map showing Arctic areas that could become the centre of border disputes. Google's director of mobile platforms explains his vision for Android, a new operating system for mobiles. The Enemy lead singer Tom Clarke "slashed the end off" his finger while playing guitar at a festival in Chicago, he reveals. A US widow demands to know why a "certifiable" scientist now suspected of anthrax attacks was not removed from his post. The Norwegian oil and gas group StatoilHydro agrees not to make any new investments in Iran. The families of some Omagh bomb victims decide not to attend a ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the atrocity. The disease tends to affect older people - but can strike at any time. AP - With thousands of hackers milling around the Black Hat convention here, and widespread snooping on the public WiFi network, one place was supposed to be off limits: the press room. Politico - One of the Democratic Party's leading electoral street fighters, New York Sen. Chuck Schumer, said that Barack Obama should respond to John McCain's personal attacks with an equally personal slap. A Honduran man, convicted of a 2001 murder, is executed in the US after the Supreme Court rejects his appeal. Thames Water is accused of being short-sighted for selling off a site that could have been used for a new ?2.5bn "super sewer". Frasier star Kelsey Grammer leaves hospital for the second time since suffering a heart attack. An investigation is under way into how the exhaust system of a high-speed train caught fire as it arrived at a station. AP - For a few long hours in 2001, things looked impossibly grim for Dr. Irshad Shaikh and his brother, Masood. Not long after dawn on Nov. 13, armed FBI agents hunting for the anthrax killer crashed through the door of his Pennsylvania home and spent the next 13 hours searching the place in moon suits. Another team raided the apartment of a colleague, a few blocks away. Questions are asked in the House of Lords about official scrutiny of online ad firm Phorm. Ideas from researchers creating artificial life are helping to keep BT's network running. AP - Former President Clinton will have a role at the Democratic convention in Denver later this month. Democratic officials said Thursday that Clinton will give a speech on the third night of the convention, before an address by the as-yet-to-be-named running mate for Barack Obama, the party's likely presidential nominee. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity before the details were formally announced. The body of Russian writer and dissident Alexander Solzhenitsyn, chronicler of Soviet brutality, is laid to rest. BBC News looks at how key economic indicators around the world have moved as recession fears grow. An MEP says an extension of police powers to stop and search anyone near the Kent climate camp is undermining civil liberties. AP - John McCain's campaign said Thursday it is returning $50,000 in contributions solicited by a foreign citizen. The move follows the disclosure that the money was being raised by a Jordanian man who is a business partner of prominent Florida Republican Harry Sargeant III, who has collected hundreds of thousands of dollars for McCain. Citigroup is to buy back billions of dollars worth of securities, following a probe by the US financial regulator. The Bank of England keeps its key interest rate at 5% as it weighs up the slowing economy with inflation worries. Parents of missing children in India allege police apathy The humble mobile phone looks set to become a multimedia, multi-function monster as more features are crammed inside it. A contest to choose the next Miss Nepal is postponed indefinitely after criticism from former rebel Maoists. Indian intelligence remains clueless after serial blasts A host of country stars are to perform with Elvis Presley on a Christmas duet album. How has the credit crunch hit different parts of the world? Why Bengalis are India's most prolific travellers Mixed results in the worldwide fight against HIV A Indian couple infected with HIV commit suicide after killing their three young children, police in Mumbai say. Reuters - A judge on Thursday jailed indicted Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick for violating the conditions of his bond by crossing the Canadian border without permission. AFP - A reported rift between the US and Pakistani intelligence agencies reflects deepening US frustration over Islamabad's role in a worsening insurgency in Afghanistan, analysts said here. AP - House Republicans on Thursday scuttled a bill that Democrats hoped would help lower gasoline prices by forcing the Energy Department to release 70 million barrels of oil ? llewellyn tarot reading about a three-day supply ? from the national stockpile. Ideas from researchers creating artificial life are helping to keep BT's network running. AP - One of the United States' biggest challenges in securing government computers from foreign attacks isn't necessarily technical. The country first needs to figure out how much those networks are worth and how much the U.S. should spend on protecting them, the new Homeland Security official in charge of that effort said Thursday. IT and journalism on the curriculum at Indian madrassa RBS pays the price of the wrong deal at the wrong time Andrea Pininfarina, head of a world-famous Italian car design group, is killed in a road accident in Turin. Successful animal experiments have given the green light for trials of a new type of malaria vaccine in humans. Why Bengalis are India's most prolific travellers A 19-year-old man has been charged in connection with a serious sexual assault in Crumlin, County Antrim, police say. A 97-year-old woman is treated for shock after a burglar kisses her before walking into her home and stealing money. The families of some Omagh bomb victims decide not to attend a ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the atrocity. Should a baby be risked to save her sister? AP - Republican John McCain called Thursday for a federal investigation into plans by the DHL shipping company that could cost 10,000 jobs here, as he and his campaign manager took criticism for helping DHL complete a key corporate merger in 2003. Chevron and Total are the latest major oil companies to report strong results thanks to high oil prices. Gestural interfaces could spell the end for the humble computer mouse says analyst company Gartner. CQPolitics.com - When CQ Politics rated the congressional races last fall, we said: "the Democrats are in a strong position to expand their congressional majorities" in the 2008 elections. The Bank of England keeps its key interest rate at 5% as it weighs up the slowing economy with inflation worries. Tokyo Market Report AFP - Electrical accidents have killed 16 US troops in Iraq since the start of the war, the Pentagon said Tuesday, but it said critics were wrong to blame KBR and other contractors. AP - Harvard scientists say they have created stems cells for 10 genetic disorders, which will allow researchers to watch the diseases develop in a lab dish. Indian inflation hits a 13-year high above 12% despite government efforts to tighten monetary policy. Acrobatic troupe's colourful London debut of Swan Lake Tokyo Market Report Plans for a huge windfarm off the north Norfolk coast are given the backing of the government. A Cornish homeowner has hundreds of pounds worth of heating oil taken from his house in two separate thefts. Fashion house makes designs open source A large man on a very small bike. What's being said? Reuters - Embaressed by yor spelling? Never you mind. Pakistan's ruling alliance is expected to decide whether to begin moves to try to impeach President Pervez Musharraf. Why Rwanda has issued allegations against France Reuters - A judge on Thursday jailed indicted Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick for violating the conditions of his bond by crossing the Canadian border without permission. The families of some Omagh bomb victims decide not to attend a ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the atrocity. The disease tends to affect older people - but can strike at any time. Results from US retailers show disappointing sales in July, with the outlook between now and September looking poor. Iran suspends the punishment of death by stoning, handed down for adultery in the Islamic republic, but rarely carried out. Reuters - The United Nations on Thursday raised concerns Sudanese anti-terrorism courts which condemned 30 Darfur rebels to death did not meet international standards and urged the appeals courts to review the sentences. The first flights have been conducted of an autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to monitor UK farmland. AP - Shells fired from a mortar-like mechanism near a municipal government building in Istanbul slightly injured three people, the city's governor reportedly said. AP - A man who authorities said was keeping weapons and military-style gear in his hotel room and car appeared in court Thursday on charges he threatened to assassinate Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. Time Warner prepares the ground for a major shake-up of its struggling internet business AOL as subscriber numbers fall. Paris Market Report Muslims in Indian-administered Kashmir are on strike for a second day in a row as tensions rise over protests by Hindus. After 18 months in disposables, trying to *tie* eco-nappies onto a toddler who won't sit still. A look inside the surreal and ultra-clean world of the silicon manufacturing plant. It's time to exercise residual language skills. Paddy O'Connell tries a French class with a nice ferry attached. An MEP says an extension of police powers to stop and search anyone near the Kent climate camp is undermining civil liberties. Israel has agreed to free 120-150 Palestinian prisoners later in August as a gesture of goodwill, Palestinian officials say. A Serb revisits the Kosovo town he was forced to flee AP - A United Nations human rights envoy left Tuesday to inspect the devastation from the cyclone that struck Myanmar's Irrawaddy river delta three months ago. Reuters - Google Inc's 5 percent stake in Time Warner Inc's AOL unit may be worth less than the $1 billion the Web company paid for it in 2006, Google warned in a regulatory filing on Thursday. The funeral of a British Army dog handler who was shot in Afghanistan, is to take place with full military honours. Which bits of the bottom of the sea does the UK claim? Europe's biggest insurers, including Allianz and Axa, report profit falls as a result of the financial market turmoil. Scientists say they have drawn up the first detailed map showing Arctic areas that could become the centre of border disputes. After 18 months in disposables, trying to *tie* eco-nappies onto a toddler who won't sit still. The body of Russian writer and dissident Alexander Solzhenitsyn, chronicler of Soviet brutality, is laid to rest. A daily round-up of the top BBC Scotland news website stories you have been reading. Solzhenitsyn drew on Russian tradition to expose evil Out and about with the street gangs of Burnley Reuters - Ambassadors from the United States and Libya exchanged hugs and kisses at the U.N. Security Council on Thursday in an unusual public display of affection between former arch enemies. Money short for film-makers in Tinsel Town US scientists have discovered people who can "hear" what they see. The European Central Bank maintains eurozone interest rates at 4.25% after its latest meeting. Investigators are to drop a criminal case into how Heath Ledger obtained two painkillers that contributed to his death. AFP - Republicans Monday took to a darkened House of Representatives, in a highly unusual demand for Democratic leaders to recall Congress from its summer recess for a vote on offshore oil drilling. AP - If you witness a murder or a drug deal in the crime-stricken border city of Tijuana, don't bother calling the police ? call the Mexican army. Why Iraqi cleric wants his fighters to drop their guns AFP - Republicans Monday took to a darkened House of Representatives, in a highly unusual demand for Democratic leaders to recall Congress from its summer recess for a vote on offshore oil drilling. A council appeals for information about the source of contamination which could date from the 1940s. Pakistan's ruling alliance is expected to decide whether to begin moves to try to impeach President Pervez Musharraf. AP - Republican John McCain called Thursday for a federal investigation into plans by the DHL shipping company that could cost 10,000 jobs here, as he and his campaign manager took criticism for helping DHL complete a key corporate merger in 2003. Reuters - A man with self-described mental health problems was ordered held without bail in Florida on Thursday on charges that he had threatened to assassinate Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama or President George W. Bush. The military authorities in Burma impose tight security in Rangoon on the 20th anniversary of the 1988 uprising. Reuters - Los Angeles residents are notorious for worrying about their waistlines and if two Los Angeles County Supervisors have it their way, calorie counting while dining out in the city may get easier. An injection of a high dose of vitamin C may be able to hold back the advance of cancers, US scientists say. Reuters - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates will endorse a $20 billion five-year plan to substantially expand Afghanistan's army, The New York Times reported on Thursday, citing senior Pentagon and military officials. Osama Bin Laden's ex-driver is sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison at the first US military trial in Guantanamo Bay. AP - A man and a woman found a new use for a barbecue pit ? one that landed them in jail. An argument over whether a third guest should stay in the house got so heated that the woman picked up the barbecue pit and hit the man over the head with it, police said. The Atlantic hurricane season is set to be more active this year than initially predicted, US meteorologists say. Protests over the murder of a Marxist leader paralyse life in the llewellyn tarot reading enclave of Nandigram in India's West Bengal state. A genetic mutation in dachshunds could help uncover the roots of some inherited forms of blindness in humans, say scientists. Yawning is known to be contagious in humans but now scientists have shown that pet dogs can catch a yawn, too. A Honduran man, convicted of a 2001 murder, is executed in the US after the Supreme Court rejects his appeal. The Norwegian oil and gas group StatoilHydro agrees not to make any new investments in Iran. Reuters - Some of the most desperate refugees stranded in the Iraqi desert will move to Iceland and Sweden under a resettlement program announced on Tuesday by the United Nations refugee agency. Satellite communications firm Inmarsat reports strong quarterly revenues, aided by providing mobile services in disaster areas. AFP - The UN atomic watchdog's number two held a new round of talks on Thursday on Iran's nuclear drive as Western governments said the time had come for the Security Council to impose more sanctions. Mixed results in the worldwide fight against HIV Reuters - The U.N. Security Council voted on Thursday to keep the United Nations mission in Iraq for another year, as Baghdad urged the world body to do more to help it transform into a functioning democracy. The Italian government has deployed thousands of soldiers in major cities in a new drive against crime. Do you support the move? Matt Frei, presenter of BBC World News America, thinks Mr Obama needs to respond to humour with some jokes of his own. Thames Water is accused of being short-sighted for selling off a site that could have been used for a new ?2.5bn "super sewer". AP - Iraq and the U.S. are near an agreement on all American combat troops leaving Iraq by October 2010, with the last soldiers out three years after that, two Iraqi officials told The Associated Press on Thursday. U.S. officials, however, insisted no dates had been agreed. Martian finding sends rumour mill into overdrive Politico - Barack Obama returns to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to speak with House Democrats, and Republicans will try to spoil the party by linking the Democrats’ presidential nominee to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and their reluctance to allow votes on offshore oil drilling. AP - A U.S. military jury sentenced Osama bin Laden's driver Thursday to just 5 1/2 years in prison, a surprise rebuke to Pentagon prosecutors who portrayed him as a member of the al-Qaida leader's inner circle worthy of a life sentence. Citigroup is to buy back billions of dollars worth of securities, following a probe by the US financial regulator. The Russian writer who exposed Stalin's prison system in his novels, has died at the age of 89 A lack of parent and adult role models drives young people to gangs, a survey by the Prince's Trust suggests. Ideas from researchers creating artificial life are helping to keep BT's network running. Damon Albarn on his opera album OneWorld.net - UNITED NATIONS, Aug 7 (OneWorld) - It will be a difficult -- but not impossible -- task to develop an AIDS vaccine, say independent medical researchers at a major international conference on HIV/AIDS taking place in Mexico this week. Bill Thompson on the end of the Bill Gates era AP - A new study calls into question the use of two common infertility treatments for couples who have unexplained problems having children. Kurdistan novelist strikes region's first major book deal The future of a Japanese baby born to a surrogate Indian mother is uncertain after her parents divorce. AP - A suspected cholera outbreak in a remote southern Philippine township has killed 21 people and sickened at least 50 others, the mayor and the Red Cross said Wednesday. AP - Shells fired from a mortar-like mechanism near a municipal government building in Istanbul slightly injured three people, the city's governor reportedly said. Pakistan's ruling alliance is expected to decide whether to begin moves to try to impeach President Pervez Musharraf. Former medic at main US jail in Iraq raises concerns Royal Bank of Scotland posts a six-month pre-tax loss of ?691m, the second-biggest loss in UK banking history. Reuters - President George W. Bush wasted no time on Friday raising the touchy issues of religious freedom and free speech in China, hours before he was to attend the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympics. A study of top rowers finds how a naturally-produced hormone can actually make their hearts bigger and more powerful. Royal Bank of Scotland posts a pre-tax loss of ?691m in the first half of 2008, the second-biggest loss in UK banking history. AP - Eric Dowling, who helped plan the mass wartime breakout from a German prison camp that inspired the movie "The Great Escape," has died at 92. A Cornish homeowner has hundreds of pounds worth of heating oil taken from his house in two separate thefts. Athletes from the Middle East prepare for Beijing Games Why Iraqi cleric wants his fighters to drop their guns Scientists have identified a possible cause of the painful womb condition endometriosis. A National Risk Register commissioned by the prime minister cites a flu pandemic as the gravest threat to security. AP - The Police ended one of rock 'n' roll's most successful reunions in Madison Square Garden on Thursday with a tribute to other famous trios, an assist from some real cops and a not-particularly close shave. AFP - Electrical accidents have killed 16 US troops in Iraq since the start of the war, the Pentagon said Tuesday, but it said critics were wrong to blame KBR and other contractors. A senior military official close to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is assassinated, according to Arab media reports. A fake profile on the Twitter micro-blogging site has been found to hide a program capable of stealing data. random ugc The humble mobile phone looks set to become a multimedia, multi-function monster as more features are crammed inside it. The world will fail to reach millennium development goals unless India improves healthcare for children, the UN says. Chip giant Intel has revealed details of the chip line that will spearhead its push into the graphics card market. AFP - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Friday condemned "aggressive actions" by Georgian troops in South Ossetia, and said that Russia would be compelled to retaliate. Today's Evan Davis sees if hitchhiking still works AP - If you witness a murder or a drug deal in the crime-stricken border city of Tijuana, don't bother calling the police ? call the Mexican army. The funeral will be held later of a woman whose disabled son's remains were found in a suitcase. An Indian government ban on an Islamic student group accused of terrorism is to remain in force after a Supreme Court ruling, officials say. Osama Bin Laden's ex-driver is sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison at the first US military trial in Guantanamo Bay. The Norwegian oil and gas group StatoilHydro agrees not to make any new investments in Iran. Politico - The House ethics panel announced Thursday that it would review Rep. Charles B. Rangel's lease of four rent-stabilized apartments in a Harlem high-rise as well as his use of congressional letterhead to contact potential donors to an educational center that bears his name. In pictures: World Press Photo Exhibition Questions are asked in the House of Lords about official scrutiny of online ad firm Phorm. Reuters - August 8 promises to be a lucky day for Liu Chuan who is getting married and has a ticket for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. AFP - A US brigade commander in what was one of the most violent sectors of Baghdad just months ago said Monday he now believes US and Iraqi forces are "on the cusp of achieving durable security." A 97-year-old woman is treated for shock after a burglar kisses her before walking into her home and stealing money. Georgian troops close in on the capital of the separatist South Ossetia region, after a night of heavy fighting. Is it time to embrace the electronic book? AP - They're not exactly rooting for Barack Obama, but prominent white supremacists anticipate a boost to their cause if he becomes the first black president. His election, they say, would trigger a backlash ? whites rising up, a revolution of sorts ? that they think is long overdue. Attitudes to working mothers are becoming less favourable, a survey from Cambridge University suggests. Nine people are missing feared dead after a helicopter carrying firefighters crashes at a fire in north California. Google's director of mobile platforms explains his vision for Android, a new operating system for mobiles. Reuters - The U.S. Defense Department plans to spend $2.2 billion on a new fleet of spy planes and unmanned drones for Iraq and Afghanistan that would greatly enhance the ability of U.S. forces to track militants, officials said on Thursday. Former medic at main US jail in Iraq raises concerns A man is killed when the car in which he is travelling crosses a carriageway and collides with a tipper truck. The humble mobile phone looks set to become a multimedia, multi-function monster as more features are crammed inside it. Reuters - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates will endorse a $20 billion five-year plan to substantially expand Afghanistan's army, The New York llewellyn tarot reading Times reported on Thursday, citing senior Pentagon and military officials. How UK team won the Championship Gaming Series. AP - Shells fired from a mortar-like mechanism near a municipal government building in Istanbul slightly injured three people, the city's governor reportedly said. A man found guilty of manslaughter after giving his friend the methadone which killed him has his conviction overturned. Scientists hope secretions from maggots can produce an antibiotic to tackle MRSA and other infections. Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman is discharged from a Tennessee hospital where he recovered after a car crash. Georgia's clashes with rebels raise fears of new conflict Reuters - A man with self-described mental health problems was ordered held without bail in Florida on Thursday on charges that he had threatened to assassinate Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama or President George W. Bush. US presidential hopeful Barack Obama's visit to the Middle East has drawn a cynical reaction in the region's media. Four Iraqis describe their hopes and frustrations with life in their country. A new camera designed with a curved detection surface allows imaging devices to see as animals do. The US revokes visas of three postgraduate students from Gaza whose cases it championed at the highest levels. Reuters - President George W. Bush wasted no time on Friday raising the touchy issues of religious freedom and free speech in China, hours before he was to attend the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympics. AFP - Having his picture taken with tennis legend Rafael Nadal, being recognised around Beijing and sending postcards with his face on the stamp is not the usual summer holiday for a 14-year-old. The Chinese economy is set to stabilise, official figures suggest, after seeing a sharp fall in growth in the first half of the year. The body of Russian writer and dissident Alexander Solzhenitsyn, chronicler of Soviet brutality, is laid to rest. Floods and the threats of cyclones, it must be summer in Northern Ireland. Inside Radovan Karadzic's sparse new home R&B singer Mary J Blige is sued for $2m (?1m) by a US music production company that says she stole a song used on her latest album. Rupert Murdoch's News Corp plans to invest $100m to develop six TV channels in India and add staff to its news operations. AP - A man who authorities said was keeping weapons and military-style gear in his hotel room and car appeared in court Thursday on charges he threatened to assassinate Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. At least five Pakistani troops and about 25 pro-Taleban militants die in clashes along the Afghan border, say officials. Reuters - The United Nations on Thursday raised concerns Sudanese anti-terrorism courts which condemned 30 Darfur rebels to death did not meet international standards and urged the appeals courts to review the sentences. Comments:
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