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Pakistan trio hit by ICC charges (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:20:35 GMT)

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' (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:12:31 GMT)

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 (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:54:15 GMT)

Fugitive tycoon Asil Nadir arrives at the Old Bailey for his first court appearance on fraud and theft charges.

'Big drop' in alcohol consumption (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:38:56 GMT)

Alcohol consumption has fallen faster than ever, figures from the British Beer and Pub Association suggest.

School lottery 'failed in aim' (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:49:43 GMT)

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' (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:51:18 GMT)

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 (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:16:25 GMT)

Hurricane Earl weakens as it nears the US East Coast, though officials warn it remains "large and powerful".

Openness urged on UK's emissions (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:49:34 GMT)

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 (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:01:32 GMT)

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 (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:03:52 GMT)

Long-term use of bone-strengthening drugs may boost the risk of oesophageal cancer, a study suggests.

Cheryl Cole 'to be given divorce' (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:26:45 GMT)

X Factor judge Cheryl Cole will reportedly be granted a divorce from her footballer husband Ashley in a court hearing on Friday.

UKIP meets as leader hunt begins (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:15:48 GMT)

UK Independence Party members gather for their autumn conference in Torquay with the search for a new leader top of its agenda.

New York dims the lights to save birds from collision (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:52:21 GMT)

A growing number of New York sky-scrapers switch off their lights at night to help reduce the number of migratory birds hitting the buildings.

Royal Mail puts first 'intelligent' stamp on sale (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:21:00 GMT)

The Royal Mail launches the world's first "intelligent" stamp, the first to work with image recognition technology.

England pressure inspires Capello (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:30:23 GMT)

England coach Fabio Capello says he hopes the pressure of expectation over the team's Euro 2012 qualifier with Bulgaria will bring out the best in him.

Federer progresses as seeds fall (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:01:05 GMT)

Roger Federer overcomes windy conditions to beat Andreas Beck and reach the US Open third round, but seeds Nikolay Davydenko and Maran Cilic crash out.

Beckham eyes 11 September return (Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:09:47 GMT)

Former England captain David Beckham hopes to play for the LA Galaxy against Columbus Crew on 11 September.

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