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Last Updated: December 02, 2008 06:34 pm


Nato 'to resume ties with Russia'

December 02, 2008 02:47 pm

Nato agrees to a "graduated re-engagement" with Moscow,four months after talks were frozen over Russia's war with Georgia.

US 'warned India' about attacks

December 02, 2008 05:16 pm

The US warned India about a possible threat before last week's Mumbai attacks, US media reports say.

World 'must counter asteroid threat'

December 02, 2008 12:42 pm

A leading UN scientist says countries must work together to tackle the threat of asteroids colliding with the Earth.

US carmakers in new bail-out plea

December 02, 2008 05:54 pm

US carmakers General Motors, Ford and Chrysler present their new cost-cutting plans to Congress.

UN finds new clues in Hariri case

December 02, 2008 06:26 pm

The UN body investigating the killing of Lebanese ex-Prime Minister Rafik Hariri says fresh evidence could help identify new suspects.

Man charged over Hudson killings

December 02, 2008 04:36 pm

The brother-in-law of actress Jennifer Hudson is charged with murdering three of her relatives including her seven-year-old nephew.

Thai airport protests called off

December 02, 2008 09:08 am

Thai anti-government protesters agree to end their occupation of Bangkok's airports, letting thousands of tourists leave.

Zimbabwe cholera deaths near 500

December 02, 2008 11:48 am

A cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe has killed at least 484 people between August and the end of November, the UN says.

BA exploring merger with Qantas

December 02, 2008 01:42 pm

British Airways announces that it is discussing a potential merger with the Australian flag-carrier Qantas Airways.

NFL star Burress faces gun charge - after shooting himself in leg

December 02, 2008 11:25 am

An American footballer who scored the Super Bowl's winning touchdown faces criminal charges for shooting himself in the leg.

Pop tunes replace lullabies as a way to get babies to sleep

December 02, 2008 05:16 am

Rocking a baby to sleep has been given a whole new meaning as mothers ditch traditional lullabies for popular pop and rock tunes.

England stars ready to shun tour

December 02, 2008 05:53 pm

At least five England players have told former Test bowler Dominic Cork they will not go back to India for the Test series after the Mumbai terror attacks.

Burnley 2-0 Arsenal

December 02, 2008 05:02 pm

A brace from midfielder Kevin McDonald sends Championship Burnley into the semi-finals of the Carling Cup.

Send your video, pictures and story ideas

September 11, 2008 11:27 am

Have you got a good story? BBC News wants to hear from you.

Intel questions

December 02, 2008 08:13 am

Attacks in Mumbai highlight Indian security failings

'Too much to take'

December 02, 2008 10:10 am

Harare diarist tells of no water, no cash and army riot

Turnover

December 02, 2008 05:57 pm

Who will fill the new political vacancies in the US?

'Stain on America'

December 02, 2008 11:53 am

Prosecutor tells BBC why he had to quit Guantanamo

Day in pictures

December 02, 2008 08:23 am

The most striking images from around the world

Electric future

December 01, 2008 09:38 am

Climate advisors are talking 'bout new generation

Rwanda singer jailed for genocide

December 02, 2008 07:19 am

One of Rwanda's most famous singers is jailed for 15 years for inciting the 1994 genocide.

Canada PM sees opposition revolt

December 02, 2008 07:45 am

Canada's opposition parties join forces to try to topple PM Stephen Harper and his minority Conservative government.

Chinese dairy exports in decline

December 02, 2008 08:30 am

China's dairy exports have all but ground to a halt following the scandal earlier this year when milk was tainted with melamine.

EU to operate 'all over Kosovo'

December 02, 2008 01:24 pm

EU police and justice officials will start deploying throughout Kosovo next week, including to Serb-majority areas.

Israel buries Mumbai attack dead

December 02, 2008 10:44 am

Thousands of people attend funerals in Israel for Jewish and Israeli victims of the Mumbai attacks.

Dhaka exams row sparks violence

December 02, 2008 12:23 pm

More than a dozen protesters angry at being "dropped" from the civil service are detained in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka.

Killer Tobin will serve 30 years

December 02, 2008 12:31 pm

Convicted killer and sex offender Peter Tobin will serve at least 30 years in jail for the murder of Falkirk schoolgirl Vicky Hamilton.

California 'faces budget crisis'

December 02, 2008 12:14 pm

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declares a fiscal emergency, ordering lawmakers to fix a huge budget gap.

Operation on conjoined twin girls

December 02, 2008 02:56 pm

An operation to separate conjoined twins born to a Shropshire woman takes place after being brought forward.

UK urged to 'speed up' on climate

December 02, 2008 01:17 pm

The UK government has been urged to speed up the pace of action on climate change by the Confederation of British Industry.

Boy George decides not to testify

December 02, 2008 01:18 pm

Boy George chooses not to give evidence in his defence at his trial for imprisoning a male escort.

Facebook rolls out site browser

December 01, 2008 10:35 pm

Social site Facebook has rolled out a system that lets members use other sites via the social networking portal.