Sat, 06 Sep 2008 11:41:28 GMT
Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, wins a sweeping victory in Pakistan's presidential election.
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 11:22:07 GMT
At least 20 people have died after a rockslide destroys homes in a shanty town in the Egyptian capital, emergency services say.
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:42:05 GMT
Turkey's president arrives in neighbouring Armenia - the first Turkish leader ever to set foot in the country.
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 13:45:57 GMT
The US plan to lift a global ban on the sale of civilian nuclear materials to India gets international approval.
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:36:31 GMT
Voting in Angola's parliamentary election takes place for a second day after delays at polling stations.
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:19:18 GMT
Sudanese troops launch air and ground attacks on two Darfur towns, several rebel group say.
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:28:39 GMT
Almost 500 bodies have been found in Haiti after floodwaters caused by recent storms receded, say reports.
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:21:45 GMT
US officials plan to put troubled mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae under strict federal control, media say.
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:50:15 GMT
The winner of the coveted Golden Lion is set to be announced at the Venice film festival later.
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:35:56 GMT
The British Antarctic Survey is advertising for a plumber to maintain one of the world's most remote research stations.
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:09:28 GMT
US celebrity cancer survivors including actors Christina Applegate and Patrick Swayze take part in a live charity telethon.
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:06:52 GMT
Chinese President Hu Jintao officially opens the Paralympic Games in Beijing at a stunning ceremony in the Bird's Nest stadium.
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:40:00 GMT
Northern Ireland face Slovakia after Wales win and Scotland lose their opening World Cup qualifiers.
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:01:50 GMT
World number one Rafael Nadal faces Britain's Andy Murray in the semi-finals of the US Open.
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:29:33 GMT
Will Missourians pick US president yet again?
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:43:02 GMT
Opening ceremony of the Paralympics
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:20:31 GMT
Spanish vineyards fear climate change threat
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 11:02:13 GMT
Will digging up the past bring reconciliation?
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:26:22 GMT
Mickey Rourke wows Venice with latest movie
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:11:29 GMT
Anticipation and frustration as Angola votes
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 03:51:22 GMT
Relations between the US and Libya have entered a "new phase", says US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice.
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 11:49:36 GMT
Presidential rivals Barack Obama and John McCain begin the final stage in their campaigns for the White House.
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:28:26 GMT
Senior officials from the US and China discuss initial moves by North Korea to reverse promised nuclear disarmament.
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:37:43 GMT
The US vice-president reassures Ukraine that the US has a "deep and abiding interest" in the country's security.
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:59:08 GMT
Condoleezza Rice meets Col Gaddafi in Libya in the latest step towards improving relations between the former enemies.
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:47:41 GMT
At least 12 people are reported to have been killed and dozens injured in a car bomb attack in north-west Pakistan.
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:47:53 GMT
Heavy rain causes flash floods across the Midlands and northern England, with more than 100 warnings in place.
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 23:19:26 GMT
White House says it does not see need for new measures to stimulate economy despite sharp rise in unemployment.
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:56:23 GMT
Hundreds of important NHS hospital tests could be put on hold due to a worldwide shortage of a radioactive isotope.
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:27:47 GMT
Europe's space freighter undocks from the International Space Station after completing its mission to the orbiting platform.
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 09:38:12 GMT
Spider-Man actor Tobey Maguire is close to agreeing a deal to return for two more films in the franchise, according to reports.
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:23:44 GMT
Online retailer Amazon will help the One Laptop Per Child organisation with its plans to sell its XO laptop in the US.
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:27:40 GMT
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