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France angered by Burmese delays
France's UN envoy accuses Burma of being on the verge of a crime against humanity by not accepting aid.
China leader spurs rescue effort
China's President Hu Jintao urges rescuers in the earthquake-struck province of Sichuan to race to save lives.
Bin Laden driver's trial delayed
A military judge postpones the trial of Osama Bin Laden's former driver, Salim Ahmed Hamdan.
Zimbabwe attacks 'out of control'
The US ambassador to Zimbabwe warns post-poll violence is "out of control" as a date is set for a run-off.
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.
Reform spells change for Portugal
Portugal introduces contentious changes to the language, spelling many words the Brazilian way.
Dominican leader wins third term
President Leonel Fernandez wins re-election in the Dominican Republic as his main opponent concedes.
US resumes North Korea food aid
The US announces a resumption of food aid to North Korea, thought to be facing famine this summer.
Pioneering US winemaker dies
Robert Mondavi, who helped put Californian Cabernets and Chardonnays on the world map, dies at the age of 94.
Tennis: Federer into semis
Defending champion Roger Federer beats Fernando Verdasco to reach the last four at the Hamburg Masters.
Olympics: Pistorius ruled eligible
Double-amputee sprinter Oscar
Pistorius wins an appeal to compete for a place in the Beijing Olympics.
Kabbah ends honeymoon for trial
Sierra Leone's ex-president cuts short his honeymoon to testify at the trial of former rebel leader Issa Sesay.
Nigerian jailed for smuggling baby
A UK court jails a Nigerian woman accused of buying a baby and bringing him illegally into the UK.
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 marine guilty of Japan assault
A US marine is convicted of assaulting a 14-year-old girl on the Japanese island of Okinawa.
Eight dead in Philippine robbery
At least eight people are shot and killed in a bank robbery in the Philippines, police say.
Italy pledges to bolster security
Italy's interior minister says firm measures are needed to meet the country's 'security emergency'.
Warning over EU pesticides plan
It is claimed tighter rules on pesticide use in Europe could lead to reduced yields and further increases in food costs.
Lebanese leaders gather in Qatar
Lebanon's rival leaders start talks in Qatar aimed at pulling the country back from the brink of civil war.
Saudis 'resist Bush oil pressure'
Saudi Arabia rejects a US appeal to raise oil production saying there is no new demand, US officials say.
Suicide bomb in Sri Lanka capital
At least 10 people are killed in a suicide attack in the heart of Sri Lanka's capital, Colombo, the army says.
Pakistan 'protests' at US strike
Pakistan says it has protested over a missile attack in its tribal areas that was carried out by the US.
Lebanon's old passions and new fears
Recent fighting in Lebanon has brought back bad memories and raised fears the country may be plunged back into civil war.
Cruising at the bottom of the world
Daniel Schweimler travels to the southern tip of South America, a land of intrepid explorers and climate change.
'No regrets' for Mugabe opponents
Orla Guerin meets opponents of President Mugabe in Zimbabwe, who fear renewed violence.
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