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Israeli navy trails Gaza aid ship The Israeli navy shadows a Libyan ship carrying aid for Gaza in defiance of the blockade, amid confusion about its destination. BP delays pressure test on well BP delays a key test on a well cap designed to stop the flow of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, after officials call for more analysis. 'Virtual human' makes Xbox debut Microsoft shows off a 'virtual boy' that reacts to human emotions, body movements and voice, designed for Xbox consoles. Iran scientist 'free to leave US' The US insists that an Iranian nuclear scientist who has turned up in the country is there voluntarily and is free to leave. Police charged in Katrina deaths Six New Orleans police officers are charged in connection with an inquiry into the shooting of civilians after Hurricane Katrina. US media swearing ban thrown out A US appeals court throws out a government policy banning the broadcasting of profanity, ruling the law is unconstitutional. Bahamas deports 'Barefoot Bandit' A US teenager dubbed the "Barefoot Bandit" is deported by the Bahamas, where he was captured following a high-speed boat chase. Nigeria state oil firm 'insolvent' Nigeria's state oil firm is insolvent with massive debts, a cabinet minister says - as the firm blames the government. Yemeni released from Guantanamo A Yemeni man held at Guantanamo for eight years is sent home after a judge ruled he had no connection to al-Qaeda. Drunk Australian survives ride of his life on crocodile A drunk man in Australia survives being bitten by a huge salt water crocodile after he climbed into its enclosure and tried to ride it. Red hot seeds arrive at 'doomsday' vault Seeds from some of the hottest food crops arrive in the Arctic to be stored in a "doomsday" seed vault. Schleck grabs lead as Evans toils Andy Schleck takes over the yellow jersey after a punishing stage nine of the Tour de France, which leaves Cadel Evans' victory hopes in tatters. Ref Webb defends World Cup final display Referee Howard Webb says he has no regrets over his handling of Sunday's ill-tempered World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands in which he handed out one red and 14 yellow cards. Should France ban the full veil? France's lower house of parliament has approved a ban on wearing the Islamic full veil in public. Is this right? Strong demand boosts Intel profit US chipmaker Intel reports bumper profits for April to June in what it describes as its "best" quarterly results. US trade deficit at 18-month high The US trade deficit widens to its highest level in 18 months, driven by demand for imported cars, computers and clothing. Greece enjoys debt sale success Greece successfully sells government bonds in its first return to the money markets since May's emergency loan. Privacy fears over gay teen site A row erupts in the US over the ownership of a gay teen database after its publishers went bankrupt. Outlook gets Facebook integration Outlook users will be able to see their Facebook friends via the e-mail client as Microsoft moves towards social web. Microsoft to launch Windows slate Microsoft chief executive says Windows slate PCs - a rival to Apple's iPad - is "terribly important" to the firm. Police 'review' Gibson allegation US police say they are evaluating claims that Hollywood star Mel Gibson allegedly hit his ex-girlfriend. 'Molasses' poured in BP protest An oil-like substance is poured around one of the British Museum's statues by activists urging it to stop its sponsorship by BP. EU states agree on Iter funding Additional funds needed to construct the Iter fusion reactor will have to come from the EU budget, member states say. EU to let states rule on GM crops EU officials plan to give the 27 member states the freedom to grow, restrict or ban genetically modified (GM) crops. Stem cell method put to the test The UK's first major study of a disease using stem cells that circumvent the need to create and destroy embryos is launched. Churches call for Sudan to split Religious leaders in south Sudan have called on people to vote for independence in a referendum to be held January next year. African young 'change sex habits' The prevalence of HIV among young people in Africa falls because of changing sexual behaviour, new UN figures show. Cuban exiles speak out from Spain The first seven of 52 freed Cuban political prisoners speak of continuing "the struggle" after flying to Spain with their families. Senate to vote on Wall St reform Four undecided senators will now support financial reform, giving Democrats enough votes to pass the bill. Landslides hit south-west China At least 17 people have been killed and dozens more are missing after a series of landslides in south-west China. China web filter hit by problems China's controversial Green Dam software project to filter internet content could be on the brink of collapse, reports say. French MPs vote to ban full veil A controversial ban on wearing the Islamic full veil in public is overwhelmingly passed in France's lower house. Russian spy loses UK citizenship Anna Chapman, one of the Russian spies deported from the United States, is deprived of her British citizenship. East Jerusalem homes demolished The Israeli authorities have used bulldozers to demolish three buildings in occupied East Jerusalem. Russia says Iran 'nearing bombs' Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says Iran is "moving close" to having the potential to create nuclear weapons. India army major dies in Kashmir A senior Indian army officer dies in a gun battle with militants in Indian-administered Kashmir, an army spokesman says. 'More poor' in India than Africa Eight Indian states account for more poor people than in the 26 poorest African countries, a new measure of global poverty finds. Shots fired at police in Belfast Police deploy a water cannon after petrol bombs and other missiles are thrown on a third night of violence in Belfast. New details of pay freeze impact Many part time public sector workers earning less than £21,000 a year will have their pay frozen for two years, it emerges. Prison 'not linked' to crime drop The Justice Secretary Ken Clarke tells judges he does not believe there is a link between rising imprisonment and falling crime. UK military hit by fourth death The death of a Royal Marine is announced, as the hunt continues for an Afghan soldier who killed three British soldiers. Whitehall 'supported Guantanamo' Foreign Office officials supported sending UK terrorism suspects to Guantanamo Bay in the wake of 9/11, according to documents. 'Jobs hit' if growth falls short An employment group warns the UK's job market could be hit if economic growth even slightly undershoots official forecasts. |
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