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tarot cards and their meanings Successful animal experiments have given the green light for trials of a new type of malaria vaccine in humans. Staff at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel find a small girl alone after her parents accidentally take a plane without her. The Russian writer who exposed Stalin's prison system in his novels, has died at the age of 89 A contest to choose the next Miss Nepal is postponed indefinitely after criticism from former rebel Maoists. The body of Russian writer and dissident Alexander Solzhenitsyn, chronicler of Soviet brutality, is laid to rest. 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. Which bits of the bottom of the sea does the UK claim? British soprano Sarah Brightman will perform at the Beijing Olympics' opening ceremony on Friday. Rail journeys on the East Coast Mainline into Scotland continue to be disrupted by flooding over the border. US space agency Nasa quashes any idea that it is hiding information related to discoveries made on Mars. A census of western lowland gorillas shows that populations are doing much better than expected. How well do you know the UK? Test yourself, using birds-eye photographs which offer an aerial perspective. An ex-member of Italy's disbanded Red Brigades group is granted bail by a French court due to ill health. Athletes from the Middle East prepare for Beijing Games Fishing leaders renew calls for help from the Scottish Government to alleviate the impact of fuel prices. AFP - Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai will meet on Sunday with the two sides drawing nearer to a power-sharing agreement, a newspaper reported Friday. Life in the shadow of Mexico's feared drug gangs Why more mums are starting their own businesses 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. France accuses Rwanda of "unacceptable accusations" after a report says it was actively involved in the 1994 genocide. 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." 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. A book featuring a Harry Potter prequel by JK Rowling becomes the fastest-selling collection of short stories. 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. 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. Austrians mark 100 years since the discovery of a tiny but curvy figurine, dubbed the Venus of Willendorf, dating back 25,000 years. The Bank of England keeps its key interest rate at 5% as it weighs up the slowing economy with inflation worries. Regular columnist Bill Thompson wonders about the punishment that should be meted out to copyright infringers. 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. 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. Is now the right time to invest in the film industry? Bill Thompson asks if the web changes how we think Regular columnist Bill Thompson wonders about the punishment that should be meted out to copyright infringers. A device put into laptops to protect them when dropped is being used to give warnings about earthquakes. 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. 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. 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. 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 - 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. Former medic at main US jail in Iraq raises concerns Regular columnist Bill Thompson wonders about the punishment that should be meted out to copyright infringers. Solzhenitsyn and submarines - how deep is Russia? Japanese carmaker Toyota sees quarterly profits drop less than expected but highlights the tough trading environment. Customers buying a fish supper in Aberdeen are given something extra to chew over. Scientists are testing a vaccine designed to give HIV patients a prolonged break from their regular medication. 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. 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 date when the first of Wales' television transmitters will start broadcasting only in digital is to be unveiled. Vital work of Clinton-backed HIV centre Johnny Cash, Bambi's mum - 80 more things that make men cry A militant attack on two pipelines cuts oil production in Nigeria, as five kidnapped oil workers are freed. Scientists hope secretions from maggots can produce an antibiotic to tackle MRSA and other infections. 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. 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. 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. The US sees an unexpected increase in agreements to buy homes in June, according to a real estate organisation. 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. Scientists say they have drawn up the first detailed map showing Arctic areas that could become the centre of border disputes. Bill Thompson believes Virgin Media has decided it likes record companies more than its customers. France accuses Rwanda of "unacceptable accusations" after a report says it was actively involved in the 1994 genocide. 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. Steve Kingstone reads police files on Madeleine McCann 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. Questions are asked in the House of Lords about official scrutiny of online ad firm Phorm. Iran's women rowers hoping for Olympic success The decline of primates shows time is running out AP - Iraqi troops captured two suspected insurgents linked to a suicide bombing that killed three U.S. Marines and several Sunni sheiks, the military said Friday. Trade unionists in South Africa stage a nationwide one-day strike to protest over the rising cost of power and food. The first flights have been conducted of an autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to monitor UK farmland. AFP - The Pentagon has extended the deployment of 1,250 Marines in Afghanistan for 30 days until November to keep up the momentum of training of Afghan security forces, a spokesman said Tuesday. Musharraf's options after impeachment decision A council appeals for information about the source of contamination which could date from the 1940s. Dr Who actor David Tennant takes to the stage as Hamlet in Stratford-upon-Avon - alongside Star Trek's Patrick Stewart. Austrians mark 100 years since the discovery of a tiny but curvy figurine, dubbed the Venus of Willendorf, dating back 25,000 years. Two Israeli soldiers will face trial over the shooting of a bound Palestinian prisoner in the foot, the Israeli tarot cards and their meanings military says. AP - It's a puzzle worthy of The Riddler: Why is there no video game based on "The Dark Knight"? A car carrying visiting UK diplomats is attacked by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank town of Hebron. Vital work of Clinton-backed HIV centre Plans are put forward to turn a rural golf club in the Borders into one of the country's top venues for the sport. Ideas from researchers creating artificial life are helping to keep BT's network running. 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. 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. Scientists in South Korea say they have successfully completed the world's first commercial cloning of a pet dog. An MEP says an extension of police powers to stop and search anyone near the Kent climate camp is undermining civil liberties. Reuters - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has been advised to "distance himself" from Sudan's president, who could face an international arrest warrant for genocide in Darfur, diplomats and U.N. officials said. A TV company and a social networking site are broadcasting into space. But can aliens already see our TV? The body of Russian writer and dissident Alexander Solzhenitsyn, chronicler of Soviet brutality, is laid to rest. Japanese carmaker Toyota sees quarterly profits drop less than expected but highlights the tough trading environment. This is the first anniversary of the start of the global credit squeeze. Have you been affected? Internet law professor Michael Geist examines implications of new anti-counterfeiting agreement. Time Warner prepares the ground for a major shake-up of its struggling internet business AOL as subscriber numbers fall. Results from US retailers show disappointing sales in July, with the outlook between now and September looking poor. The Norwegian oil and gas group StatoilHydro agrees not to make any new investments in Iran. 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. Eating broccoli could reverse the damage caused by diabetes to heart blood vessels, research suggests. Indian inflation hits a 13-year high above 12% despite government efforts to tighten monetary policy. An investigation is under way into how the exhaust system of a high-speed train caught fire as it arrived at a station. Yahoo bosses face fresh pressure after it emerges that opposition to them at its recent AGM was greater than first thought. 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. Des Browne says reports UK soldiers delayed helping Iraqi troops in Basra because of a deal with militiamen are "simply not true". AFP - A new defense strategy released Thursday places the "long war" against extremism above potential conventional challenges from China and Russia as the top priority of the US military in the coming years. How well do you know the UK? Test yourself, using birds-eye photographs which offer an aerial perspective. A council appeals for information about the source of contamination which could date from the 1940s. Finding the time for exercise Why some OAPs work beyond retirement age A new camera designed with a curved detection surface allows imaging devices to see as animals do. The first flights have been conducted of an autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to monitor UK farmland. AP - The average time that hospital emergency rooms patients wait to see a doctor has grown from about 38 minutes to almost an hour over the past decade, according to new federal statistics released Wednesday. Reuters - Embaressed by yor spelling? Never you mind. 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. Muslims in Indian-administered Kashmir are on strike for a second day in a row as tensions rise over protests by Hindus. Watery workshop to raise sea squirts awareness 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 - Computer security researchers on Thursday warned that online social networking websites are playgrounds for hackers who can easily take advantage of people's trust. 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. The decline of primates shows time is running out Protests over the murder of a Marxist leader paralyse life in the enclave of Nandigram in India's West Bengal state. The DR Congo and Congo are losing $12m annually in tax avoidance by logging companies, Greenpeace says. Reuters - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has been advised to "distance himself" from Sudan's president, who could face an international arrest warrant for genocide in Darfur, diplomats and U.N. officials said. Four current and former British Airways executives may face jail if convicted of fixing the price of fuel surcharges. At least five Pakistani troops and about 25 pro-Taleban militants die in clashes along the Afghan border, say officials. Paris Hilton records a spoof advert directed at US presidential hopeful John McCain, after he used her name in his campaign. Andrea Pininfarina, head of a world-famous Italian car design group, is killed in a road accident in Turin. 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. Israel carries out its last major airlift of Jewish Ethiopians, ending a 30-year immigration scheme. DNA tests are to be conducted on the mummified remains of two stillborn children found in the tomb of Tutankhamun, Egyptian officials say. 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. France asks its energy regulator to cap electricity and gas price rises for private users to 2% and 5% respectively. The great white shark may have awesome jaws but they are nothing compared with those of megalodon, its gigantic ancestor. Bolivia's President Morales urges unity as tension rises ahead of a vote on whether he and governors should stay in office. Bill Thompson on the end of the Bill Gates era 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. Could aliens be watching our TV broadcasts? AP - The average time that hospital emergency rooms patients wait to see a doctor has grown from about 38 minutes to almost an hour over the past decade, according to new federal statistics released Wednesday. Georgia's clashes with rebels raise fears of new conflict 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. People living in Stoke-on-Trent have only a day left to comment on how the city should be run in the future. 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. 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. Reuters - Legislation to give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration broad authority to regulate cigarettes and other forms of tobacco cleared the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday. Bolivia's President Morales urges unity as tension rises ahead of a vote on whether he and governors should stay in office. Kurdistan novelist strikes region's first major book deal 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. 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 - The first federal survey of both men and women on adoption challenges some stereotypes and offers some surprising findings: The UK government has been given a month to respond to tarot cards and their meanings EU concerns over Phorm. Georgia's clashes with rebels raise fears of new conflict 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. 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. A new class of cosmic object has been found by a 25-year-old Dutch schoolteacher through an online astronomy project. A surgery with 18,500 patients has structural checks after being damaged and left without power after being hit by a car. 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. It's time to exercise residual language skills. Paddy O'Connell tries a French class with a nice ferry attached. Great Britain women's forward Alex Danson is cleared to make her Olympic debut in Beijing after recovering from an ankle injury. A new class of cosmic object has been found by a 25-year-old Dutch schoolteacher through an online astronomy project. 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. 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. Paris Market Report Bill Thompson believes Virgin Media has decided it likes record companies more than its customers. The US president uses a keynote speech in Asia to criticise China's human-rights record, on the eve of the Beijing Olympics. A fake profile on the Twitter micro-blogging site has been found to hide a program capable of stealing data. The cleanliness of most NHS hospitals in England is threatened by invasions of rats, fleas and cockroaches, claims a report. Scientists have identified a possible cause of the painful womb condition endometriosis. The BBC's Peter Bowes looks at how the turbulent financial markets are affecting Hollywood. Rupert Murdoch's News Corp plans to invest $100m to develop six TV channels in India and add staff to its news operations. 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. The world will fail to reach millennium development goals unless India improves healthcare for children, the UN says. 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. A spokesman tells the BBC that, for the time being, the militia loyal to Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr will not carry arms. 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. How has the credit crunch hit different parts of the world? Why Microsoft's next-gen software is called Midori Georgian troops close in on the capital of the separatist South Ossetia region, after a night of heavy fighting. The world will fail to reach millennium development goals unless India improves healthcare for children, the UN says. 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. IT and journalism on the curriculum at Indian madrassa 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. A Indian couple infected with HIV commit suicide after killing their three young children, police in Mumbai say. A Pakistani woman, suspected of links with al-Qaeda, is extradited to the US from Afghanistan on murder charges. 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. 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. AFP - The Pentagon has extended the deployment of 1,250 Marines in Afghanistan for 30 days until November to keep up the momentum of training of Afghan security forces, a spokesman said Tuesday. CQPolitics.com - Jaime Zapata has already been the "voice of God'' and now he will be the voice of the House of Representatives. Almost half of the world's primate species are facing extinction, a major global assessment warns, with habitat loss the main threat. British scouts are among at least 13 people hurt in a crash involving a tour bus and lorry in Canada. A vast physics experiment - the Large Hadron Collider - is to reach a key milestone ahead of an official start-up in September. The President of the Maldives, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, ratifies a new constitution bringing in key democratic changes. Bill Thompson on Apple's software security stance China prepares to open the 2008 Olympic Games with a lavish ceremony in Beijing, amid heavy cloud and pollution concerns. Europe's biggest insurers, including Allianz and Axa, report profit falls as a result of the financial market turmoil. 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 world will fail to reach millennium development goals unless India improves healthcare for children, the UN says. IT and journalism on the curriculum at Indian madrassa The Edinburgh International Festival begins later with organisers claiming sales have broken previous records. US scientists have discovered people who can "hear" what they see. Andrew Simms, co-author of a Green New Deal, says we have only 100 months to prevent dangerous climate change. Pakistan PM has hard time winning over sceptical US AP - The first federal survey of both men and women on adoption challenges some stereotypes and offers some surprising findings: One hundred years ago London hosted the Fourth Olympiad. It was a hastily organised affair, after Italy pulled out following the eruption of Vesuvius. Oh, and Britain won 56 golds. Is now the right time to invest in the film industry? Today's Evan Davis sees if hitchhiking still works 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. Customers buying a fish supper in Aberdeen are given something extra to chew over. No more slumming it as campers embrace luxury A man in Nigeria who has 86 wives and at least 170 children advises others not to follow his example. 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. 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. 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. Eating broccoli could reverse the damage caused by diabetes to heart blood vessels, research suggests. Former medic at main US jail in Iraq raises concerns A lack of parent and adult role models drives young people to gangs, a survey by the Prince's Trust suggests. A council appeals for information about the source of contamination which could date from the 1940s. Acrobatic troupe's colourful London debut of Swan Lake Damon Albarn on his opera album 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. Frank Gardner on the backlash to al-Qaeda Indian inflation hits a 13-year high above 12% despite government efforts to tighten monetary policy. The world will fail to reach millennium development goals unless India improves healthcare for children, the UN says. Afghan taekwondo star could win a medal A tape of a Beatles recording session in which John Lennon and Paul McCartney are heard cracking jokes sells for ?9,800. Nearly half of drivers would never consider giving up their car, regardless of how expensive petrol became, a survey shows. Two Israeli soldiers will face trial over the shooting of a bound Palestinian prisoner in the foot, the Israeli military says. tarot cards and their meanings A US widow demands to know why a "certifiable" scientist now suspected of anthrax attacks was not removed from his post. The disease tends to affect older people - but can strike at any time. The US commander in Iraq, Gen David Petraeus, meets President Michel Suleiman on a surprise visit to Lebanon's capital. 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 first flights have been conducted of an autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to monitor UK farmland. 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? The Chinese economy is set to stabilise, official figures suggest, after seeing a sharp fall in growth in the first half of the year. A Pakistani woman, suspected of links with al-Qaeda, is extradited to the US from Afghanistan on murder charges. Mayor of Detroit, Kwame Kilpatrick, is jailed for visiting Canada in a violation of the terms of his bail in a perjury 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. A report finds progress in tackling social work failures in south west Scotland has been slower than intended. HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- If your child gets migraine headaches, the American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions to help prevent them: Make sure your child eats meals on a regular schedule, and never skips a meal. Keep your child on a regular sleep schedule. Make sure your child gets daily exercise, but don't overdo it. Figure out what triggers migraines in your child, and try to avoid those factors. Common triggers include stress, too much intense exercise, or changes in weather or altitude. Avoid foods that are known to trigger your child's migraines. ... France accuses Rwanda of "unacceptable accusations" after a report says it was actively involved in the 1994 genocide. AFP - A new defense strategy released Thursday places the "long war" against extremism above potential conventional challenges from China and Russia as the top priority of the US military in the coming years. 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." Steve Kingstone reads police files on Madeleine McCann HealthDay - THURSDAY, Aug. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Shelley Volz, now 59, got the news about her breast cancer diagnosis 10 years ago, right before she was headed from San Francisco to New York for the wedding of her younger brother. 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. Why Microsoft's next-gen software is called Midori The US budget deficit is expected to hit $400bn this year, according to estimates from the Congressional Budget Office. AFP - Two American soldiers in Iraq have been charged with murdering an Iraqi prisoner, the US military said on Saturday. A car carrying visiting UK diplomats is attacked by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank town of Hebron. A spokesman tells the BBC that, for the time being, the militia loyal to Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr will not carry arms. A daily round-up of the top BBC Scotland news website stories you have been reading. Why Bengalis are India's most prolific travellers 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. 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. 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 - If the trends of the past three decades continue, it's possible that every American adult could be overweight 40 years from now, a government-funded study projects. An 18-year-old British man falls to his death in the French Alps at a training site near Chamonix. Kurdistan novelist strikes region's first major book deal 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 - 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. 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. Is it time to embrace the electronic book? A 19-year-old man has been charged in connection with a serious sexual assault in Crumlin, County Antrim, police say. 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 - 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. 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. Yahoo bosses face fresh pressure after it emerges that opposition to them at its recent AGM was greater than first thought. Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh calls an all-party meeting to discuss worsening tensions in Indian-administered Kashmir. Should a baby be risked to save her sister? 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. The US revokes visas of three postgraduate students from Gaza whose cases it championed at the highest levels. Steve Kingstone reads police files on Madeleine McCann The pros and cons of negative election campaigning Four Iraqis describe their hopes and frustrations with life in their country. HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch: A tape of a Beatles recording session in which John Lennon and Paul McCartney are heard cracking jokes sells for ?9,800. 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. Johnny Cash, Bambi's mum - 80 more things that make men cry A look at some of the technologies that could allow the silicon industry to deliver faster, cheaper chips. Send us pictures from where you live in Scotland. 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. Mayor of Detroit, Kwame Kilpatrick, is jailed for visiting Canada in a violation of the terms of his bail in a perjury case. A new class of cosmic object has been found by a 25-year-old Dutch schoolteacher through an online astronomy project. Investigators are to drop a criminal case into how Heath Ledger obtained two painkillers that contributed to his death. A new class of cosmic object has been found by a 25-year-old Dutch schoolteacher through an online astronomy project. 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. Out and about with the street gangs of Burnley AP - While his opponent declared victory, freshman U.S. Rep. David Davis left his campaign party without conceding the race and became the first Tennessee congressman to lose a primary in 42 years. Andrea Pininfarina, head of a world-famous Italian car design group, is killed in a road accident in Turin. The Chinese economy is set to stabilise, official figures suggest, after seeing a sharp fall in growth in the first half of the year. 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 - Shells fired from a mortar-like mechanism near a municipal government building in Istanbul slightly injured three people, the city's governor reportedly said. Hollywood tarot cards and their meanings actor Morgan Freeman is discharged from a Tennessee hospital where he recovered after a car crash. A TV company and a social networking site are broadcasting into space. But can aliens already see our TV? Which bits of the bottom of the sea does the UK claim? 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. A report finds progress in tackling social work failures in south west Scotland has been slower than intended. Fashion house makes designs open source Tokyo Market Report The first flights have been conducted of an autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to monitor UK farmland. When bicycle polo and tug-of-war were the thing random ugc At least five Pakistani troops and about 25 pro-Taleban militants die in clashes along the Afghan border, say officials. AFP - The UN Security Council voted unanimously Thursday to renew for one year the mandate of the UN mission for Iraq. 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. 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. Iran has executed a journalist accused of involvement with a Sunni militant group blamed for a spate of attacks, officials say. AP - House Democrats voted down a public reprimand Thursday that Republicans sought against influential Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., over a questionable housing arrangement that he insists violated no laws. Actor Robbie Coltrane's face is being used on a wanted poster by police trying to catch a 16-year-old burglar in New Zealand. The decline of primates shows time is running out How secure are your credit and debit card details? 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 - 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. Fishing leaders renew calls for help from the Scottish Government to alleviate the impact of fuel prices. How UK team won the Championship Gaming Series. Inside an 'ER' clinic in Nigeria's violent oil-rich city Was there a deal to keep the British out of the Basra battle? 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 - In the Senate, Democrats are refusing to adjourn for the August recess. Over in the House, Republicans are refusing to leave. Satellite communications firm Inmarsat reports strong quarterly revenues, aided by providing mobile services in disaster areas. CNET - LAS VEGAS--Microsoft is jumping into the responsible disclosure game. BBC News looks at how key economic indicators around the world have moved as recession fears grow. AP - Iraqi troops captured two suspected insurgents linked to a suicide bombing that killed three U.S. Marines and several Sunni sheiks, the military said Friday. Four current and former British Airways executives may face jail if convicted of fixing the price of fuel surcharges. The scion of sheikhs teaching English to Pristina 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. Yahoo bosses face fresh pressure after it emerges that opposition to them at its recent AGM was greater than first thought. The Bank of England keeps its key interest rate at 5% as it weighs up the slowing economy with inflation worries. 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. British scouts are among at least 13 people hurt in a crash involving a tour bus and lorry in Canada. Athletes from the Middle East prepare for Beijing Games No more slumming it as campers embrace luxury The deputy head of the UN nuclear agency arrives in Tehran for talks on Iran's disputed nuclear programme. 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. How UK team won the Championship Gaming Series. Reuters - If the trends of the past three decades continue, it's possible that every American adult could be overweight 40 years from now, a government-funded study projects. Quangos, which aim to rejuvenate regional economies, are wasteful and should be scrapped, a report says. Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman is discharged from a Tennessee hospital where he recovered after a car crash. 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. AP - While his opponent declared victory, freshman U.S. Rep. David Davis left his campaign party without conceding the race and became the first Tennessee congressman to lose a primary in 42 years. 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. Firms help staff understand laws of the land AP - House Democrats voted down a public reprimand Thursday that Republicans sought against influential Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., over a questionable housing arrangement that he insists violated no laws. Is now the right time to invest in the film industry? Austrians mark 100 years since the discovery of a tiny but curvy figurine, dubbed the Venus of Willendorf, dating back 25,000 years. AFP - Computer security researchers on Thursday warned that online social networking websites are playgrounds for hackers who can easily take advantage of people's trust. AFP - Computer security researchers on Thursday warned that online social networking websites are playgrounds for hackers who can easily take advantage of people's trust. Hundreds of Tibetans are arrested in Nepal's capital during a protest against Chinese policy on the eve of the Beijing Olympics. East Coast Mainline services for passengers travelling north from Newcastle continue to be disrupted by flooding. Andrea Pininfarina, head of a world-famous Italian car design group, is killed in a road accident in Turin. Newly released FBI papers on the 2001 US anthrax attacks say late scientist, Dr Bruce Ivins, was the sole person responsible. 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. 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. Solzhenitsyn drew on Russian tradition to expose evil Al-Qaeda suspect who went missing for five years A surgery with 18,500 patients has structural checks after being damaged and left without power after being hit by a car. Japanese carmaker Toyota sees quarterly profits drop less than expected but highlights the tough trading environment. The World Conker Championship could be in jeopardy because of a virus attacking horse chestnut trees. It's time to exercise residual language skills. Paddy O'Connell tries a French class with a nice ferry attached. AP - It's a puzzle worthy of The Riddler: Why is there no video game based on "The Dark Knight"? Israelis comment on the prisoner swap taking place between Israel and Lebanon. AFP - A new defense strategy released Thursday places the "long war" against extremism above potential conventional challenges from China and Russia as the top priority of the US military in the coming years. TV journalist Martin Bashir apologises for making a "tasteless" comment about Asian women at a banquet. 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. The first flights have been conducted of an autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to monitor UK farmland. AP - Major world powers agreed Wednesday to pursue new sanctions against Iran, even though the watered-down penalties already levied by the U.N. have only made Iran rush faster to perfect nuclear expertise. The DR Congo and Congo are losing $12m annually in tax avoidance by logging companies, Greenpeace says. Google's director of mobile platforms explains his vision tarot cards and their meanings for Android, a new operating system for mobiles. Al-Qaeda suspect who went missing for five years 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 cleanliness of most NHS hospitals in England is threatened by invasions of rats, fleas and cockroaches, claims a report. Yawning is known to be contagious in humans but now scientists have shown that pet dogs can catch a yawn, too. US singer Usher sacks his manager and re-hires his mother - a year after he dismissed her from the job. Reuters - If the trends of the past three decades continue, it's possible that every American adult could be overweight 40 years from now, a government-funded study projects. CQPolitics.com - 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. 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. A new class of cosmic object has been found by a 25-year-old Dutch schoolteacher through an online astronomy project. Developers are being urged to unleash their creativity and make the mobile future a reality and bring the world to everyone's phone. A man is killed when the car in which he is travelling crosses a carriageway and collides with a tipper truck. One-fifth of UK youngsters have met strangers they found on the internet, a study says. 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 Edinburgh International Festival begins later with organisers claiming sales have broken previous records. AFP - Two American soldiers in Iraq have been charged with murdering an Iraqi prisoner, the US military said on Saturday. Citigroup is to buy back billions of dollars worth of securities, following a probe by the US financial regulator. Bill Thompson asks if the web changes how we think 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. 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. Increasingly fed up with jobs which don't allow them to spend enough time with their children, mums are starting their own businesses. Police in Italy arrest a senior member of a family allegedly linked to Mafia killings in the German city of Duisburg last year. A contest to choose the next Miss Nepal is postponed indefinitely after criticism from former rebel Maoists. 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. 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 host of country stars are to perform with Elvis Presley on a Christmas duet album. The Russian writer who exposed Stalin's prison system in his novels, has died at the age of 89 Europe's biggest insurers, including Allianz and Axa, report profit falls as a result of the financial market turmoil. 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. A contest to choose the next Miss Nepal is postponed indefinitely after criticism from former rebel Maoists. 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. All sides claim victory in key Guantanamo case Reuters - Fighting raged around the capital of Georgia's breakaway South Ossetia on Friday as Georgian troops, backed by warplanes, pounded separatist forces in a bid to re-take control of the territory. 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. Were reviewers kind or harsh about Tennant's Hamlet? Andrew Simms, co-author of a Green New Deal, says we have only 100 months to prevent dangerous climate change. 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. How UK team won the Championship Gaming Series. HealthDay - THURSDAY, Aug. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Shelley Volz, now 59, got the news about her breast cancer diagnosis 10 years ago, right before she was headed from San Francisco to New York for the wedding of her younger brother. Nearly half of drivers would never consider giving up their car, regardless of how expensive petrol became, a survey shows. A large man on a very small bike. What's being said? Chinese PC maker Lenovo reports upbeat quarterly profits as it improved market share in Europe. The US budget deficit is expected to hit $400bn this year, according to estimates from the Congressional Budget Office. 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. IT and journalism on the curriculum at Indian madrassa A senior military official close to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is assassinated, according to Arab media reports. 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. US space agency Nasa quashes any idea that it is hiding information related to discoveries made on Mars. Is it time to embrace the electronic book? 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. Successful animal experiments have given the green light for trials of a new type of malaria vaccine in humans. 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. Reuters - The Pentagon on Monday said it was closing a controversial intelligence office that had raised concerns about domestic spying by the military after the September 11 attacks. Is it time to embrace the electronic book? 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. Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman is discharged from a Tennessee hospital where he recovered after a car crash. Time Warner prepares the ground for a major shake-up of its struggling internet business AOL as subscriber numbers fall. Broadcaster ITV says half-year profits fell 28% and predicts this autumn's advertising revenue will be much lower than last year. A study of top rowers finds how a naturally-produced hormone can actually make their hearts bigger and more powerful. The Bank of England keeps its key interest rate at 5% as it weighs up the slowing economy with inflation worries. The disease tends to affect older people - but can strike at any time. RBS pays the price of the wrong deal at the wrong time The UK government has been given a month to respond to EU concerns over Phorm. A vast physics experiment - the Large Hadron Collider - is to reach a key milestone ahead of an official start-up in September. When bicycle polo and tug-of-war were the thing 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. Andrea Pininfarina, head of a world-famous Italian car design group, is killed in a road accident in Turin. A contest to choose the next Miss Nepal is postponed indefinitely after criticism from former rebel Maoists. 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. Police in Italy arrest a senior member of a family allegedly linked to Mafia tarot cards and their meanings killings in the German city of Duisburg last year. The US revokes visas of three postgraduate students from Gaza whose cases it championed at the highest levels. 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. 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. 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. 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. A Indian couple infected with HIV commit suicide after killing their three young children, police in Mumbai say. Athletes from the Middle East prepare for Beijing Games Simon Gray, the author of more than 30 plays and five novels, dies at the age of 71. Results from US retailers show disappointing sales in July, with the outlook between now and September looking poor. Two suspected militants are killed in Pakistan after accidentally detonating explosives with which they planned to blow up a school. The world will fail to reach millennium development goals unless India improves healthcare for children, the UN says. Former medic at main US jail in Iraq raises concerns Police in Italy arrest a senior member of a family allegedly linked to Mafia killings in the German city of Duisburg last year. Employers in England and Wales are making illegal requests for background checks on their workers, the BBC learns. 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. 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. Staff at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel find a small girl alone after her parents accidentally take a plane without her. Inside Radovan Karadzic's sparse new home An in-depth guide to EU news and institutions The families of some Omagh bomb victims decide not to attend a ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the atrocity. 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. Cubans weigh up the benefits of economic reform AP - Iraqi troops captured two suspected insurgents linked to a suicide bombing that killed three U.S. Marines and several Sunni sheiks, the military said Friday. 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. 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? Gestural interfaces could spell the end for the humble computer mouse says analyst company Gartner. 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. Hundreds of angry Tibetans protest in Nepal as China prepares to open the Olympics in a few hours. How secure are your credit and debit card details? 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. Investigators are to drop a criminal case into how Heath Ledger obtained two painkillers that contributed to his death. A new class of cosmic object has been found by a 25-year-old Dutch schoolteacher through an online astronomy project. A Serb revisits the Kosovo town he was forced to flee 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. Matt Frei, presenter of BBC World News America, thinks Mr Obama needs to respond to humour with some jokes of his own. 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. The families of some Omagh bomb victims decide not to attend a ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the atrocity. Send us pictures from where you live in Scotland. When bicycle polo and tug-of-war were the thing A man in Nigeria who has 86 wives and at least 170 children advises others not to follow his example. Nine people are missing feared dead after a helicopter carrying firefighters crashes at a fire in north California. A Honduran man, convicted of a 2001 murder, is executed in the US after the Supreme Court rejects his appeal. 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. The funeral of a British Army dog handler who was shot in Afghanistan, is to take place with full military honours. RBS pays the price of the wrong deal at the wrong time A baby dying from kidney failure was saved when her doctor built her a dialysis machine from scratch in his garage. Taleban militants kill three people after accusing them of spying in a tribal area along the Afghan border, officials say. 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. Parents of missing children in India allege police apathy Mixed results in the worldwide fight against HIV How well do you know the UK? Test yourself, using birds-eye photographs which offer an aerial perspective. Iran suspends the punishment of death by stoning, handed down for adultery in the Islamic republic, but rarely carried out. Muslims in Indian-administered Kashmir are on strike for a second day in a row as tensions rise over protests by Hindus. 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. Police launch murder inquiry after a man dies after being attacked with a baseball bat on a Cornish street. The first flights have been conducted of an autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to monitor UK farmland. Police launch murder inquiry after a man dies after being attacked with a baseball bat on a Cornish street. Iran suspends the punishment of death by stoning, handed down for adultery in the Islamic republic, but rarely carried out. 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. Indian intelligence remains clueless after serial blasts Rupert Murdoch's News Corp plans to invest $100m to develop six TV channels in India and add staff to its news operations. 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. East Coast Mainline services for passengers travelling north from Newcastle continue to be disrupted by flooding. Former medic at main US jail in Iraq raises concerns Nicole Kidman calls on the media in her hometown of Sydney to give her "a little space" during her visit there with her baby. Were reviewers kind or harsh about Tennant's Hamlet? AP - A spokeswoman for Bernie Mac says the actor is responding well to treatment for pneumonia and hopes to be released in the next few weeks. 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. Google's director of mobile platforms explains his vision for Android, a new operating system for mobiles. Israelis comment on the prisoner swap taking place between Israel and Lebanon. Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh calls an all-party meeting to discuss worsening tensions in Indian-administered Kashmir. The Bank of England keeps its key interest rate at 5% as it weighs up the slowing economy with inflation worries. An ex-US secret service informant is accused of being the ringleader in the country's biggest identity fraud case. Athletes from the Middle East prepare for Beijing Games Could aliens be watching our TV broadcasts? Police launch murder inquiry after a man dies after being attacked with a baseball bat on a Cornish street. The US budget deficit is expected to hit $400bn this year, according to tarot cards and their meanings estimates from the Congressional Budget Office. 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. 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. Iran has executed a journalist accused of involvement with a Sunni militant group blamed for a spate of attacks, officials say. An injection of a high dose of vitamin C may be able to hold back the advance of cancers, US scientists say. How UK team won the Championship Gaming Series. A 19-year-old man has been charged in connection with a serious sexual assault in Crumlin, County Antrim, police say. US singer Usher sacks his manager and re-hires his mother - a year after he dismissed her from the job. East Coast Mainline services for passengers travelling north from Newcastle continue to be disrupted by flooding. France asks its energy regulator to cap electricity and gas price rises for private users to 2% and 5% respectively. An ex-member of Italy's disbanded Red Brigades group is granted bail by a French court due to ill health. A daily round-up of the top BBC Scotland news website stories you have been reading. 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. How strong is the case against Dr Bruce Ivins? Kenya and Tanzania hold ceremonies to mark the 10th anniversary of simultaneous attacks on US embassies. Nearly half of drivers would never consider giving up their car, regardless of how expensive petrol became, a survey shows. AFP - The top US commander in Afghanistan has publicly accused Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence Directorate of "some complicity" over time with militant groups fomenting violence in Afghanistan. One-fifth of UK youngsters have met strangers they found on the internet, a study says. Reuters - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has been advised to "distance himself" from Sudan's president, who could face an international arrest warrant for genocide in Darfur, diplomats and U.N. officials said. Matt Frei, presenter of BBC World News America, thinks Mr Obama needs to respond to humour with some jokes of his own. The Russian writer who exposed Stalin's prison system in his novels, has died at the age of 89 US scientists have discovered people who can "hear" what they see. Regular columnist Bill Thompson says the virtual world still needs a lot of work if it is to replace the real world. 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. 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. Regular columnist Bill Thompson wonders about the punishment that should be meted out to copyright infringers. A 19-year-old man has been charged in connection with a serious sexual assault in Crumlin, County Antrim, police say. Raid puts town at centre of the US immigration debate How countries have classified The Dark Knight 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. Indian intelligence remains clueless after serial blasts A vast physics experiment - the Large Hadron Collider - is to reach a key milestone ahead of an official start-up on 10 September. Andrea Pininfarina, head of a world-famous Italian car design group, is killed in a road accident in Turin. The humble mobile phone looks set to become a multimedia, multi-function monster as more features are crammed inside it. AFP - Two American soldiers in Iraq have been charged with murdering an Iraqi prisoner, the US military said on Saturday. Athletes from the Middle East prepare for Beijing Games Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific reports a loss for the first half of the year after being hit by higher fuel prices. Pakistan PM has hard time winning over sceptical US 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. The Italian government has deployed thousands of soldiers in major cities in a new drive against crime. Do you support the move? 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. A militant attack on two pipelines cuts oil production in Nigeria, as five kidnapped oil workers are freed. The military authorities in Burma impose tight security in Rangoon on the 20th anniversary of the 1988 uprising. Frankfurt Market Report The US calls for 'punitive' measures over Iran's nuclear programme, after Tehran's response to an incentives offer. AP - Iceland and Sweden will take in nearly 200 Palestinian refugees stranded in makeshift desert camps on Iraq's border with Syria. Former medic at main US jail in Iraq raises concerns World leaders gather in Beijing for the opening of the Olympics. Will these be a memorable Games? A comprehensive guide to clinical conditions An 18-year-old British man falls to his death in the French Alps at a training site near Chamonix. 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. Reuters - Britain on Wednesday criticized a United Nations probe into the March storming of a courthouse by U.N. and NATO troops in Kosovo that concluded that commanders had ignored cautionary advice from New York. An injection of a high dose of vitamin C may be able to hold back the advance of cancers, US scientists say. 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. Reuters - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has been advised to "distance himself" from Sudan's president, who could face an international arrest warrant for genocide in Darfur, diplomats and U.N. officials said. Andrea Pininfarina, head of a world-famous Italian car design group, is killed in a road accident in Turin. Trade unionists in South Africa stage a nationwide one-day strike to protest over the rising cost of power and food. France asks its energy regulator to cap electricity and gas price rises for private users to 2% and 5% respectively. Reuters - Legislation to give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration broad authority to regulate cigarettes and other forms of tobacco cleared the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday. A 97-year-old woman is treated for shock after a burglar kisses her before walking into her home and stealing money. 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. OneWorld.net - UNITED NATIONS, Aug 5 (OneWorld) - Aid groups are demanding increased protections for civilians in Afghanistan as fighting continues to escalate in the Central Asian country that is regaining its status as a focal point of the U.S.-led "war on terror." Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh calls an all-party meeting to discuss worsening tensions in Indian-administered Kashmir. 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Reuters - Britain on Wednesday criticized a United Nations probe into the March storming of a courthouse by U.N. and NATO troops in Kosovo that concluded that commanders had ignored cautionary advice from New York. Wall-climbing robots have been developed by scientists in America using the same principles behind electrostatics that make balloons stick to ceilings after being rubbed. An Indian government ban on an Islamic student group accused of terrorism is to remain in force after a Supreme Court ruling, officials say. Yahoo bosses face fresh pressure after it emerges that opposition to them at its recent AGM was greater than first thought. 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. 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. 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The President of the Maldives, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, ratifies a new constitution bringing in key democratic changes. 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 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. The pros and cons of negative election campaigning Princes William and Harry will attend the world premiere of the next James Bond film, Quantum of Solace. 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HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch: Parents of missing children in India allege police apathy The great white shark may have awesome jaws but they are nothing compared with those of megalodon, its gigantic ancestor. 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. Mercury Prize nominee Burial reveals his identity, saying he is called Will Bevan and comes from south London. A Indian couple infected with HIV commit suicide after killing their three young children, police in Mumbai say. 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. Scientists have identified a possible cause of the painful womb condition endometriosis. British scouts are among at least 13 people hurt in a crash involving a tour bus and lorry in Canada. All sides claim victory in key Guantanamo case A large man on a very small bike. What's being said? A weakness in the plumbing of the internet could be much more destructive than first thought, says the man who found it. Israel has agreed to free 120-150 Palestinian prisoners later in August as a gesture of goodwill, Palestinian officials say. random ugc 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. Royal Bank of Scotland posts a pre-tax loss of ?691m, the second-biggest loss in UK banking history. Suspected pro-Taleban militants burn down three girls' high schools in the Swat valley of north-west Pakistan, officials say. 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Researchers in Leipzig show off software that allows simulated humans to do back flips AP - While his opponent declared victory, freshman U.S. Rep. David Davis left his campaign party without conceding the race and became the first Tennessee congressman to lose a primary in 42 years. Hundreds of angry Tibetans protest in Nepal as China prepares to open the Olympics in a few hours. 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 weakness in the plumbing of the internet could be much more destructive than first thought, says the man who found it. The technology that keeps the net running turns 40 The Russian writer who exposed Stalin's prison system in his novels, has died at the age of 89 An 18-year-old British man falls to his death in the French Alps at a training site near Chamonix. Ideas from researchers creating artificial life are helping to keep BT's network running. Finding the time for exercise The US president uses a keynote speech in Asia to criticise China's human-rights record, on the eve of the Beijing Olympics. 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 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. 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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. The military authorities in Burma impose tight security in Rangoon on the 20th anniversary of the 1988 uprising. 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. Which bits of the bottom of the sea does the UK claim? How secure are your credit and debit card details? 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? The future of a Japanese baby born to a surrogate Indian mother is uncertain after her parents divorce. Dr Who actor David Tennant takes to the stage as Hamlet in Stratford-upon-Avon - alongside Star Trek's Patrick Stewart. 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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. British soprano Sarah Brightman will perform at the Beijing Olympics' opening ceremony on Friday. France asks its energy regulator to cap electricity and gas price rises for private users to 2% and 5% respectively. How secure are your credit and debit card details? In spite of global fears, Brazil hails its ethanol revolution 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. 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. 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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. 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. AP - House Democrats pushed through legislation Thursday that would give women new tools to combat pay discrimination. 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. The date when the first of Wales' television transmitters will start broadcasting only in digital is to be unveiled. Chevron and Total are the latest major oil companies to report strong results thanks to high oil prices. A Honduran man, convicted of a 2001 murder, is executed in the US after the Supreme Court rejects his appeal. The World Conker Championship could be in jeopardy because of a virus attacking horse chestnut trees. Quangos, which aim to rejuvenate regional economies, are wasteful and should be scrapped, a report says. Frasier star Kelsey Grammer leaves hospital for the second time since suffering a heart attack. More than 30 people die in torrential rains and floods in north west Pakistan, officials say. All sides claim victory in key Guantanamo case AP - Authorities say a grandmother was arrested for driving around the parking lot of a Marathon grocery store with her 3-year-old child sitting on the roof of the car. Today's Evan Davis sees if hitchhiking still works DNA tests are to be conducted on the mummified remains of two stillborn children found in the tomb of Tutankhamun, Egyptian officials say. Almost half of the world's primate species are facing extinction, a major global assessment warns, with habitat loss the main threat. Investigators are to drop a criminal case into how Heath Ledger obtained two painkillers that contributed to his death. A council appeals for information about the source of contamination which could date from the 1940s. The Bank of England keeps its key interest rate at 5% as it weighs up the slowing economy with inflation worries. A 97-year-old woman is treated for shock after a burglar kisses her before walking into her home and stealing money. A 19-year-old youth is being questioned about the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Ryan Bravo in a supermarket. 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. What do you want the world to talk about? Reuters - tarot cards and their meanings The Pentagon on Monday said it was closing a controversial intelligence office that had raised concerns about domestic spying by the military after the September 11 attacks. There is widespread international condemnation of the military takeover announced in Mauritania. Quangos, which aim to rejuvenate regional economies, are wasteful and should be scrapped, a report says. Syrian dissident economist Aref Dalila is freed by the authorities after serving nearly seven years in jail. Investigators are to drop a criminal case into how Heath Ledger obtained two painkillers that contributed to his death. Explosions outside a public building in Istanbul have injured three people, officials and local media say. 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 Indian couple infected with HIV commit suicide after killing their three young children, police in Mumbai say. BBC News looks at how the credit crisis unfolded globally 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. The US sees an unexpected increase in agreements to buy homes in June, according to a real estate organisation. 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. Vital work of Clinton-backed HIV centre Rupert Murdoch's News Corp plans to invest $100m to develop six TV channels in India and add staff to its news operations. 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 US revokes visas of three postgraduate students from Gaza whose cases it championed at the highest levels. 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. Which bits of the bottom of the sea does the UK claim? 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. The cleanliness of most NHS hospitals in England is threatened by invasions of rats, fleas and cockroaches, claims a report. How well do you know the UK? Test yourself, using birds-eye photographs which offer an aerial perspective. AFP - Two American soldiers in Iraq have been charged with murdering an Iraqi prisoner, the US military said on Saturday. The former US leader Bill Clinton says poorly-developed health services are now the main obstacle to fighting AIDS. Is he right? HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- If your child gets migraine headaches, the American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions to help prevent them: Make sure your child eats meals on a regular schedule, and never skips a meal. Keep your child on a regular sleep schedule. Make sure your child gets daily exercise, but don't overdo it. Figure out what triggers migraines in your child, and try to avoid those factors. Common triggers include stress, too much intense exercise, or changes in weather or altitude. Avoid foods that are known to trigger your child's migraines. ... HealthDay - THURSDAY, Aug. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Shelley Volz, now 59, got the news about her breast cancer diagnosis 10 years ago, right before she was headed from San Francisco to New York for the wedding of her younger brother. AP - House Democrats voted down a public reprimand Thursday that Republicans sought against influential Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., over a questionable housing arrangement that he insists violated no laws. Syrian dissident economist Aref Dalila is freed by the authorities after serving nearly seven years in jail. British scouts are among at least 13 people hurt in a crash involving a tour bus and lorry in Canada. AFP - The Pentagon is stepping up the use of offensive spy versus spy operations to thwart espionage by foreign intelligence agencies or terrorist groups, senior defense officials said Tuesday. Quangos, which aim to rejuvenate regional economies, are wasteful and should be scrapped, a report says. AP - It's a puzzle worthy of The Riddler: Why is there no video game based on "The Dark Knight"? 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 - 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. How secure are your credit and debit card details? Developers are being urged to unleash their creativity and make the mobile future a reality and bring the world to everyone's phone. The deputy head of the UN nuclear agency arrives in Tehran for talks on Iran's disputed nuclear programme. Two common treatments for fertility problems are no more effective than trying to get pregnant naturally, a study finds. A fake profile on the Twitter micro-blogging site has been found to hide a program capable of stealing data. AP - Iceland and Sweden will take in nearly 200 Palestinian refugees stranded in makeshift desert camps on Iraq's border with Syria. US singer Usher sacks his manager and re-hires his mother - a year after he dismissed her from the job. 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. IT and journalism on the curriculum at Indian madrassa A new geographical web search tool that allows people to find historical items from their local area is launched at the eisteddfod. CQPolitics.com - Jaime Zapata has already been the "voice of God'' and now he will be the voice of the House of Representatives. AFP - A new defense strategy released Thursday places the "long war" against extremism above potential conventional challenges from China and Russia as the top priority of the US military in the coming years. AFP - Computer security researchers on Thursday warned that online social networking websites are playgrounds for hackers who can easily take advantage of people's trust. 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. Former medic at main US jail in Iraq raises concerns Bill Thompson asks if the web changes how we think A large man on a very small bike. What's being said? Colombia confronts decade of paramilitary killings A new class of cosmic object has been found by a 25-year-old Dutch schoolteacher through an online astronomy project. The body of Russian writer and dissident Alexander Solzhenitsyn, chronicler of Soviet brutality, is laid to rest. The Dark Knight passes the $400 million (?204.5m) mark at North American cinemas faster than any other film in history. Hundreds of angry Tibetans protest in Nepal as China prepares to open the Olympics in a few hours. Bill Thompson on the end of the Bill Gates era British soprano Sarah Brightman will perform at the Beijing Olympics' opening ceremony on Friday. 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. 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. 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. 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. Taleban militants kill three people after accusing them of spying in a tribal area along the Afghan border, officials say. BBC News interviews Gordon Moore, the man whose "law" has driven the computer revolution. The technology that keeps the net running turns 40 Johnny Cash, Bambi's mum - 80 more things that make men cry 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. AP - A new study calls into question the use of two common infertility treatments for couples who have unexplained problems having children. AP - Iceland and Sweden will take in nearly 200 Palestinian refugees stranded in makeshift desert camps on Iraq's border with Syria. tarot cards and their meanings Two common treatments for fertility problems are no more effective than trying to get pregnant naturally, a study finds. 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. World leaders gather in Beijing for the opening of the Olympics. Will these be a memorable Games? Reuters - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has been advised to "distance himself" from Sudan's president, who could face an international arrest warrant for genocide in Darfur, diplomats and U.N. officials said. AP - A 6-foot-tall, 250-pound letter carrier is campaigning for the right to take off his pants. Dean Peterson wants the U.S. Postal Service to add kilts as a uniform option for men. Demonstrators march in Caracas against moves to bar nearly 300 Venezuelan politicians from standing for election. AFP - Computer security researchers on Thursday warned that online social networking websites are playgrounds for hackers who can easily take advantage of people's trust. The Norwegian oil and gas group StatoilHydro agrees not to make any new investments in Iran. AFP - The UN Security Council voted unanimously Thursday to renew for one year the mandate of the UN mission for Iraq. 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 - Authorities say a grandmother was arrested for driving around the parking lot of a Marathon grocery store with her 3-year-old child sitting on the roof of the car. Time Warner prepares the ground for a major shake-up of its struggling internet business AOL as subscriber numbers fall. What do you want the world to talk about? A man is arrested on suspicion of affray following the recovery of a samurai sword from a house in Gateshead. Dr Who actor David Tennant takes to the stage as Hamlet in Stratford-upon-Avon - alongside Star Trek's Patrick Stewart. Kurdistan novelist strikes region's first major book deal 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. 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. Police launch murder inquiry after a man dies after being attacked with a baseball bat on a Cornish street. RBS pays the price of the wrong deal at the wrong time Why Bengalis are India's most prolific travellers AFP - Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai will meet on Sunday with the two sides drawing nearer to a power-sharing agreement, a newspaper reported Friday. A Pakistani woman, suspected of links with al-Qaeda, is extradited to the US from Afghanistan on murder charges. 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. Rupert Murdoch's News Corp plans to invest $100m to develop six TV channels in India and add staff to its news operations. Wall-climbing robots have been developed by scientists in America using the same principles behind electrostatics that make balloons stick to ceilings after being rubbed. The President of the Maldives, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, ratifies a new constitution bringing in key democratic changes. Rupert Murdoch's News Corp plans to invest $100m to develop six TV channels in India and add staff to its news operations. BBC News looks at how key economic indicators around the world have moved as recession fears grow. Is now the right time to invest in the film industry? 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. Citigroup is to buy back billions of dollars worth of securities, following a probe by the US financial regulator. A look at some of the technologies that could allow the silicon industry to deliver faster, cheaper chips. 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. A TV company and a social networking site are broadcasting into space. But can aliens already see our TV? Why more mothers are starting up in business 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? A new geographical web search tool that allows people to find historical items from their local area is launched at the eisteddfod. 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. Chelsea make a ?19.7m bid for Real Madrid's Brazilian striker Robinho, BBC Sport understands. Investigators are to drop a criminal case into how Heath Ledger obtained two painkillers that contributed to his death. Results from US retailers show disappointing sales in July, with the outlook between now and September looking poor. An MEP says an extension of police powers to stop and search anyone near the Kent climate camp is undermining civil liberties. A US widow demands to know why a "certifiable" scientist now suspected of anthrax attacks was not removed from his post. The deputy head of the UN nuclear agency arrives in Tehran for talks on Iran's disputed nuclear programme. Bill Thompson believes Virgin Media has decided it likes record companies more than its customers. Princes William and Harry will attend the world premiere of the next James Bond film, Quantum of Solace. Rupert Murdoch's News Corp plans to invest $100m to develop six TV channels in India and add staff to its news operations. 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. 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. Reuters - Fighting raged around the capital of Georgia's breakaway South Ossetia on Friday as Georgian troops, backed by warplanes, pounded separatist forces in a bid to re-take control of the territory. All sides claim victory in key Guantanamo case 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. The new Lebanese cabinet unanimously approves a policy statement aimed at ending the country's political deadlock. A device put into laptops to protect them when dropped is being used to give warnings about earthquakes. Iran's women rowers hoping for Olympic success The US commander in Iraq, Gen David Petraeus, meets President Michel Suleiman on a surprise visit to Lebanon's capital. 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. A new geographical web search tool that allows people to find historical items from their local area is launched at the eisteddfod. Chevron and Total are the latest major oil companies to report strong results thanks to high oil prices. At least five Pakistani troops and about 25 pro-Taleban militants die in clashes along the Afghan border, say officials. Suspected pro-Taleban militants burn down three girls' high schools in the Swat valley of north-west Pakistan, officials say. 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. Princes William and Harry will attend the world premiere of the next James Bond film, Quantum of Solace. 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. Demonstrators march in Caracas against moves to bar nearly 300 Venezuelan politicians from standing for election. Colombia confronts decade of paramilitary killings Afghan taekwondo star could win a medal Investigators are to drop a criminal case into how Heath Ledger obtained two painkillers that contributed to his death. The World Conker Championship could be in jeopardy because of a virus attacking horse chestnut trees. Customers buying a fish supper in Aberdeen are given something extra to chew over. Indian intelligence remains clueless after serial blasts Europe's biggest insurers, including Allianz and Axa, report profit falls as a result of the financial market turmoil. tarot cards and their meanings Sri Lanka and India meet in the third and final Test in Colombo with the series up for grabs. 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. Students at a school in Tynemouth carry out a survey of mobile phone use as apart of the BBC's School Report project. HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- If your child gets migraine headaches, the American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions to help prevent them: Make sure your child eats meals on a regular schedule, and never skips a meal. Keep your child on a regular sleep schedule. Make sure your child gets daily exercise, but don't overdo it. Figure out what triggers migraines in your child, and try to avoid those factors. Common triggers include stress, too much intense exercise, or changes in weather or altitude. Avoid foods that are known to trigger your child's migraines. ... A comprehensive guide to clinical conditions Could aliens be watching our TV broadcasts? Chinese PC maker Lenovo reports upbeat quarterly profits as it improved market share in Europe. A week by week guide to pregnancy taking in how the baby develops, changes to the mother and key scan dates. Georgia's clashes with rebels raise fears of new conflict Yahoo bosses face fresh pressure after it emerges that opposition to them at its recent AGM was greater than first thought. Georgia's clashes with rebels raise fears of new conflict Athletes from the Middle East prepare for Beijing Games 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. A surgery with 18,500 patients has structural checks after being damaged and left without power after being hit by a car. Yawning is known to be contagious in humans but now scientists have shown that pet dogs can catch a yawn, too. Reuters - Fighting raged around the capital of Georgia's breakaway South Ossetia on Friday as Georgian troops, backed by warplanes, pounded separatist forces in a bid to re-take control of the territory. Kenya and Tanzania hold ceremonies to mark the 10th anniversary of simultaneous attacks on US embassies. A man is killed when the car in which he is travelling crosses a carriageway and collides with a tipper truck. Dominicans' role in hunt for Alzheimer's cure 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.

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