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Pakistan trio hit by ICC charges
09/03/2010 04:20 AM
Three Pakistan cricketers accused of corruption are set to be questioned again by police, after being charged and provisionally suspended by the International Cricket Council.
Middle East talks 'constructive'
09/03/2010 03:12 AM
Israeli and Palestinian leaders meet in Washington for the first direct peace talks in nearly two years and agree a framework for negotiations.
Fugitive Asil Nadir at Old Bailey
09/03/2010 04:54 AM
Fugitive tycoon Asil Nadir arrives at the Old Bailey for his first court appearance on fraud and theft charges.
'Big drop' in alcohol consumption
09/03/2010 03:38 AM
Alcohol consumption has fallen faster than ever, figures from the British Beer and Pub Association suggest.
School lottery 'failed in aim'
09/02/2010 07:49 PM
England's first city-wide lottery system aimed at solving the problem of allocating places at over-subscribed schools failed to give poorer children equal access to top schools, academics say.
Mexican clash 'kills 27 gunmen'
09/03/2010 04:51 AM
Twenty-seven suspected drug gang members are killed in a clash with troops near the US border, Mexico's army says, hours after the country's president vows to continue the fight against drug cartels.
Earl weakens as it nears US coast
09/03/2010 12:16 AM
Hurricane Earl weakens as it nears the US East Coast, though officials warn it remains "large and powerful".
Openness urged on UK's emissions
09/02/2010 08:49 PM
The government's chief environment scientist calls for more openness in admitting the UK's cuts in greenhouse gas emissions are an illusion.
BBC defends Thompson No 10 visit
09/02/2010 10:01 PM
The BBC denies the director general compromised its independence by visiting Downing Street to discuss coverage of the government's spending cuts.
Bone drug linked to cancer risk
09/02/2010 07:03 PM
Long-term use of bone-strengthening drugs may boost the risk of oesophageal cancer, a study suggests.