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Markets climb in volatile trade

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:31:49 GMT

European and Asian markets show volatility as worries persist over the strength of financial institutions.

Fatal car bomb in central Bangkok

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:09:45 GMT

A suspected car bomb kills one person in Bangkok, shortly after violent clashes between police and protesters.

Race turns bitter as debate looms

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:08:41 GMT

The US presidential candidates exchange barbs as they prepare for their second debate in Nashville, Tennessee.

Australian jet plunge injures 40

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:28:25 GMT

A plane makes an emergency landing in Australia after 40 people are injured following a "sudden change in altitude".

Iraq says US troop deal is close

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:16:34 GMT

The US and Iraq are close to an agreement over US troops remaining in Iraq after 2008, Iraq's foreign minister says.

EU climate targets face new test

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:58:55 GMT

Euro MPs vote on emissions targets, with some countries wanting to slash obligations for the sake of industry.

Particle physics celebrates Nobel

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:33:08 GMT

The Nobel Prize in physics is shared by two Japanese citizens and an American, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announces.

Meat 'ups prostate cancer risk'

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:16:53 GMT

Eating meat and dairy products may increase the risk of prostate cancer, research suggests.

Cars set to get parental controls

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:05:21 GMT

Ford is to introduce a key-based security system that limits what younger drivers can do to the family car.

'Deepest ever' living fish filmed - 7.5km down

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:57:26 GMT

The "deepest ever" living fish are discovered 7.5km down, scientists say.

Pompey draw AC Milan in Uefa Cup

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:40:09 GMT

Portsmouth are drawn in the same Uefa Cup group as AC Milan, while Aston Villa, Tottenham and Manchester City will also face tough opposition.

Blatter wants foreign owner rules

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:01:44 GMT

Fifa president Sepp Blatter calls for tighter controls on wealthy foreign owners in football.

Comedy of terrors

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:27:40 GMT

Iraqi actors brave bombs to put on hit show

In pictures

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:59:46 GMT

Chinese art is the focus of Saatchi Gallery exhibition

US election quiz

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:08:54 GMT

How closely are you following the US vote?

Catching a chill

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:55:44 GMT

People in Iceland speak about economic crisis

Red hot

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:38:20 GMT

From flickers to flames in your pictures of Africa

Fairy-tale feud

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:02:49 GMT

Clown-king in court over lucrative rights to wonderland

Shoppers killed by Somali shells

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:11:26 GMT

Shells are fired near Mogadishu's main market, leaving at least 17 people dead, witnesses say.

US rejects Afghan defeatism

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:19:57 GMT

The US defence secretary says a comment by a British commander that the war in Afghanistan cannot be won is defeatist.

Paedophile faces new Thai charges

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:50:54 GMT

Convicted Canadian paedophile Christopher Neil appears in a Thai court to face a new charge of abusing children.

Croatia 'mafia hit' spurs sacking

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:10:02 GMT

Croatia's prime minister sacks two ministers and the police chief following the "mafia killing" of a lawyer's daughter.

Egypt leader pardons media critic

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:49:39 GMT

Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak pardons a newspaper editor sentenced to jail for an article questioning his health.

Date set for Indian moon mission

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:47:29 GMT

India is to launch an unmanned mission to the moon on 22 October, the country's space officials say.

Banks' share prices fall sharply

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:03:20 GMT

Banking shares have fallen in London amid news that the bosses of big banks had met Chancellor Alistair Darling to discuss fundraising.

Lehman Bros head took home $300m

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:44:09 GMT

The head of failed US bank Lehman Brothers tells Congress he took home $300m (£172.6m) over the past eight years.

'Safer' test developed for Down's

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:14:15 GMT

Scientists develop a blood test that could tell a pregnant women if her unborn baby has Down's syndrome.

UK 'needs tougher climate target'

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:24:21 GMT

The UK's official climate advisers say an 80% emissions cut by 2050 should include international aviation and shipping.

Prophet bride book appears in US

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:48:47 GMT

A novel about the Prophet Muhammad's child bride appears in the US after an attack on the UK publisher.

DVD copying software gets pulled

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:23:36 GMT

RealNetworks is being pursued by six movie studios over software that makes copies of DVD films so they can be played on a PC.

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