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Bin Laden driver's trial delayed
A military judge postpones the trial of Osama Bin Laden's former driver, Salim Ahmed Hamdan.
Dominican leader wins third term
President Leonel Fernandez wins re-election in the Dominican Republic as his main opponent concedes.
Pioneering US winemaker dies
Robert Mondavi, who helped put Californian Cabernets and Chardonnays on the world map, dies at the age of 94.
US aid 'failing to reach target'
The US Congress provides billions of dollars for Pakistan and Afghanistan but much of the money never gets there.
Food prices focus at Peru summit
The rise in world food prices dominates a meeting of world leaders from Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean.
US resumes North Korea food aid
The US announces a resumption of food aid to North Korea, thought to be facing famine this summer.
Saudis 'resist Bush oil pressure'
Saudi Arabia rejects a US appeal to raise oil production saying there is no new demand, US officials say.
Portuguese spelling reformed
Portugal introduces contentious changes to the language, spelling many words the Brazilian way.
Election at-a-glance: 10-16 May
A weekly guide to the 2008 US presidential election, in words and pictures.
Obama condemns Bush Iran barb
US presidential hopeful Barack Obama interprets a speech by President Bush as an attack on his foreign policy.
US sprinter jailed for bank fraud
Disgraced sprinter Tim Montgomery is jailed for 46 months for his part in a multi-million dollar bank fraud.
GTA lifts US video game sales
US sales of video game consoles and software were up 47% in April from a year ago, a research firm says.
Farc rebel link files 'genuine'
Colombia did not fake computer files which it alleges connect rebels to Venezuela and Ecuador, Interpol says.
US 'cyber-bully' mother indicted
A US woman whose daughter's friend committed suicide after she allegedly bullied her on MySpace is indicted by a Grand Jury.
California lifts gay marriage ban
California's top court overturns the state's ban on same-sex marriages in a ruling expected to reignite debate.
US House rejects war funding bill
The Democrat-controlled US House of Representatives rejects a bill to fund wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Mexican tortilla prices 'up 18%'
Tortilla prices in Mexico are set to rise by 18% over the next few weeks, an industry group says.
Amazon 'needs economic chance'
The minister in charge of Brazil's rainforest says conservation and economic development go hand in hand.
The rise of Sergio Aguero
The "new Maradona" tells BBC Sport about life at Atletico Madrid
The value of space-based intelligence
The commander of US Strategic Command tells the BBC about the growing role of satellite data in warfare today.
Viewpoint: Dubious 'popular vote'
Larry J Sabato, professor of politics at the University of Virginia, takes a close look at Hillary Clinton's arguments that she deserves the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.
US consumer mood at 28-year low
US consumer sentiment is now at its lowest level in almost 28 years, says a closely-watched survey.
Home construction picks up in US
Construction of new US homes increased in April, raising hopes that the housing market may be recovering.
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