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Funeral for Charlie's Angels star Fawcett

Wed Jul 1 2009 07:36:10

Friends and family of Farrah Fawcett will say goodbye to the Charlie's Angels star at a private ceremony in Los Angeles later.

Netanyahu hails Iranian protests

Wed Jun 24 2009 09:11:26

Benjamin Netanyahu and Silvio Berlusconi

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised pro-reform protests in Iran and slammed Tehran's "aggressive and violent" behaviour.

US drones target militants in Pakistan

Fri Jun 19 2009 13:22:14

At least nine militants have been killed in South Waziristan, Pakistan, by missiles fired from suspected US drone aircraft.

Colorado tornado captured on mobile phone

Thu Jun 18 2009 09:27:06

Colorado residents had a lucky escape when a large tornado touched down as severe weather systems moved through the state.

'Palestinians treated more like animals'

Wed Jun 17 2009 13:50:44

Jimmy Carter meets Palestinian children who lost relatives during Israel's three-week bombardment of Gaza

Palestinians are treated "more like animals than human beings", former US President Jimmy Carter has said during a Gaza Strip visit.

UN expands sanctions against North Korea

Tue Jun 16 2009 08:45:49

The United Nations Security Council has approved expanded sanctions and a trade and arms embargo against North Korea.

Leader: al-Qaeda 'are short of funds'

Sat Jun 13 2009 17:28:10

The leader of al-Qaeda in Afghanistan has complained that his group are short of money.

White supremacist, 89, in museum attack

Fri Jun 12 2009 07:43:07

An 89-year-old white supremacist is critical after a shoot-out which killed a security guard at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum.

White supremacist, 89, in museum attack

Thu Jun 11 2009 07:26:58

An 89-year-old white supremacist is critical after a shoot-out which killed a security guard at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Obama and daughters visit London

Tue Jun 9 2009 12:48:05

Michelle Obama slips into Downing Street

US First Lady Michelle Obama has spent the day in London on a private visit with daughters Sasha and Malia.

US journalists on trial in North korea

Fri Jun 5 2009 19:19:13

North Korea has put two US journalists on trial on charges of illegally entering the state with "hostile intent".

Bin Laden warns US of 'consequences'

Thu Jun 4 2009 12:22:20

Osama bin Laden has reportedly told America to prepare for the consequences of White House policies.

Obama on Middle East peace mission

Thu Jun 4 2009 08:47:18

President Barack Obama with King Abdullah in Riyadh

President Barack Obama is in the Middle East on a mission to mend US ties to the Islamic world.

Car giant General Motors has filed for bankruptcy in the largest such move in US industrial history.

GM files for bankruptcy

Wed Jun 3 2009 16:44:05

Obama appeals to Muslim world

Wed Jun 3 2009 08:47:07

President Barack Obama has said he wants the US to forge a new relationship with the Muslim world.

'N Korea sets sights on US'

Wed Jun 3 2009 07:40:19

North Korea could test a missile designed to fly as far as US territory in coming weeks, according to South Korean media.

Harry lays wreath at Ground Zero

Sat May 30 2009 09:28:08

Prince Harry has paid tribute to the victims of the September 11 attacks at Ground Zero in New York.

South Korea raises alert level

Fri May 29 2009 10:31:09

South Korean soldier stands guard near the demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas in Paju

South Korea has raised its alert level to the highest category since 2006 after the North threatened military strikes on allied forces.

US police sacked over beating video

Fri May 22 2009 11:57:12

Five US police officers have been sacked for beating up a suspect who was flung from a car.

Obama to limit vehicle emissions

Thu May 21 2009 07:26:11

US President Barack Obama has announced plans which will see strict emissions standards for cars and trucks.

'Trumped-up' Suu Kyi charges slammed

Mon May 18 2009 08:45:08

The "trumped-up" charges levelled against detained Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi have been slammed by Western critics.

Fawcett in cancer video diary

Sun May 17 2009 11:26:08

Farrah Fawcett is still hoping for a "miracle cure" despite her cancer treatment nearing its end, her on-off partner Ryan O'Neal has said.

Stars turn out for Yusuf Islam gig

Thu May 14 2009 06:49:19

Colin Farrell, Chris Isaak, Josh Groban and Michelle Branch were among the audience for folk singer Yusuf Islam's US concert.

'US drones kill eight' in Pakistan

Wed May 13 2009 14:09:43

Missiles fired by suspected US drone aircraft have killed at least eight people in a Pakistani region near the Afghan border.

HSBC hails 'resilient start' to year

Wed May 13 2009 07:45:11

HSBC has hailed a "resilient" start to 2009, saying first quarter pre-tax profits are "well ahead" on a year earlier.

Soldier kills traumatised US troops

Tue May 12 2009 19:09:34

A soldier has shot dead five of his fellow troops after opening fire in a military clinic at one of the main US bases in Baghdad.

Actress Fawcett hoping for 'miracle'

Mon May 11 2009 16:11:35

Farrah Fawcett is still hoping for a "miracle cure" despite her cancer treatment nearing its end, her on-off partner Ryan O'Neal has said.

N Korea faces test 'consequences'

Mon May 11 2009 08:04:42

North Korea faces consequences if it goes ahead with a second nuclear test, America's special envoy to the country has said.

Dozens killed in Afghan airstrikes

Fri May 8 2009 18:23:10

Hamid Karzai, Barack Obama and Asif Ali Zardari

US President Barack Obama has hailed trilateral White House talks on Afghanistan as "extraordinarily productive".

Chicago rockers Madina Lake release Attic

Thu May 7 2009 18:13:10

US band Madina Lake are back in the UK to promote their new album.

Dozens killed in Afghan airstrikes

Thu May 7 2009 06:42:23

US President Barack Obama has hailed trilateral White House talks on Afghanistan as "extraordinarily productive".

Where to take Ed Westwick on a date

Wed May 6 2009 18:14:00

Gossip Girl heart-throb Ed Westwick says he is "easy" when it comes to dating.

Sri Lanka denies hospital attack - Mexico revise swine flu death toll - Iran to review Saberi sentence

Sun May 3 2009 15:28:08

Mexico City shuts down - Flu measures spark prison riot - 55 militants killed in Pakistan offensive

Sat May 2 2009 17:06:53

Nato expels Russian diplomats

Sat May 2 2009 11:31:13

Moscow has said there will be a "harsh and decisive" response after Nato expelled two Russian diplomats over a spy scandal.

Mexicans urged to stay at home - Five die in Holland attack - Kenyan protestors call for 'sex ban'

Fri May 1 2009 16:17:06

Swine flu pandemic "imminent" - Egypt culls 300,000 healthy pigs - Car crashes into Dutch Royal motorcade

Fri May 1 2009 06:33:12

The US economy shrank by a much sharper than anticipated 6.1 per cent in the first quarter, figures have shown.

US economy shrinks 6.1%

Thu Apr 30 2009 22:35:58

WHO raises flu alert - Judge launches Guantanamo probe - North Korea demands apology

Thu Apr 30 2009 16:37:17

Robins nesting in a bush next to The Whit

Thu Apr 30 2009 08:20:15

The Obamas have new additions to their animal family.

Pakistan assurance over nuclear weapons

Tue Apr 28 2009 14:50:50

Pakistan's president has given assurances his country's nuclear weapons are not at risk of falling into the hands of the Taliban.

Sri Lanka calls Tamil ceasefire a "joke" - WHO to discuss swine flu outbreak - Clinton in Lebanon

Mon Apr 27 2009 06:42:04

Pandemic warning over Mexico swine flu - Calls for food supplies to Sri Lankan people trapped in fighting

Sun Apr 26 2009 16:00:50

Clinton visits Iraq for talks on violence - Mexico flu reaches US - North Korea reprocessing spent fuel rods at nuclear plant

Sun Apr 26 2009 07:55:07

There are fears a deadly flu outbreak could develop into a pandemic as the virus continues to spread.

Deadly flu virus spreads

Sun Apr 26 2009 07:23:13

Mexico shutdown during fatal flu outbreak - South Africa awaits election result - Thousands homeless after Colombian mudslide.

Sat Apr 25 2009 13:56:13

Journalist 'appeals sentencing'

Thu Apr 23 2009 10:34:09

The Iranian-American journalist who was jailed for spying on Iran has appealed her eight-year sentence, it has been reported.

Tamils flee Sri Lankan violence - Countdown to South African elections - Police storm Jamaican hostage plane

Tue Apr 21 2009 16:14:07

Iran president urges reporter's rights

Tue Apr 21 2009 07:53:07

Iran's president has ordered the country's judiciary to ensure that an Iranian-US journalist jailed for spying is given legal rights.

Thousands escape Tamil Tiger territory - Jamaican gunman arrested - Iran orders appeal for journalist

Tue Apr 21 2009 06:28:06

Obama heralds Americas 'progress'

Mon Apr 20 2009 10:30:22

US President Barack Obama has promised a new beginning in relations with Cuba and Venezuela.

Journalist jailed for 'spying'

Mon Apr 20 2009 07:13:15

An Iranian court has sentenced an Iranian-American journalist, accused of spying for the United States, to eight years in jail.

Cuba opens door to US talks

Sat Apr 18 2009 17:35:28

Cuban President Raul Castro has paved the way for unprecedented open dialogue with the United States.

N Korea expels nuclear inspectors

Fri Apr 17 2009 23:03:14

Nuclear inspectors arrive in Beijing after they were expelled by N Korea

North Korea has expelled UN inspectors amid an escalating stand-off over the reclusive state's recent rocket launch.

Suspected Nazi guard's deportation halted

Thu Apr 16 2009 10:28:07

An 89-year-old man accused of being a Nazi death camp guard has had his deportation from the US to Germany halted.

Warrants issued for Thai protesters - N Korea deems talks "useless" - Somali pirates strike again

Wed Apr 15 2009 06:38:10

Italy mourns quake victims - Somali pirates recapture US captain - Protests in Thailand

Sat Apr 11 2009 06:21:10

The Queen apparently scolds the Italian P

Fri Apr 10 2009 17:37:17

The monarch appears to scold Silvio Berlusconi for being loud.

Italy rescue footage released - Pirates negotiate over US hostage

Fri Apr 10 2009 06:17:06

Five dead in US 'divorce shooting'

Thu Apr 9 2009 11:28:12

A US man has killed himself after shooting dead his estranged wife, his daughter and two other relatives in rural north Alabama.

Quake death toll rises - Moldova rulers regain control - McCains visit former Vietnam war camp

Thu Apr 9 2009 06:23:07

Meeting the Queen and dining at Downing S

Wed Apr 8 2009 06:55:26

World leaders have met the Queen and ate at Downing Street.

'Farrah Fawcett recovering in hospital'

Tue Apr 7 2009 17:48:09

Actress Farrah Fawcett, who has been battling cancer, is expected to be discharged from hospital this week after undergoing surgery.

Jazmine Sullivan: Stevie Wonder, Missy El

Mon Apr 6 2009 17:29:09

Jazmine Sullivan: Stevie Wonder, Missy Elliot & Daft Punk

US jobless rate soars to 8.5%

Sun Apr 5 2009 12:00:51

The US unemployment rate soared to 8.5 per cent in March, its highest for 26 years, government figures have shown.

Nato leaders gather - Nato protests - North Korea hold off launch - Thirteen dead in US shooting

Sun Apr 5 2009 06:19:08

Barack Obama to call for nuclear weapon-free world - Pakistani teen 'beating' on TV - Protests over North Korea's rocket plans

Sat Apr 4 2009 06:21:03

Mexican drug baron captured while jogging

Fri Apr 3 2009 15:15:36

A notorious Mexican drug baron has been captured while out jogging.

Britain hands Basra over to US

Thu Apr 2 2009 23:24:08

Britain has formally handed control of coalition forces in Basra, southern Iraq, to the US Army.

US stands firm on Palestinian state

Thu Apr 2 2009 23:24:08

The US is committed to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the White House has said.

US and Russia aim for warhead deal

Thu Apr 2 2009 23:24:08

Russia and the US have announced plans for a new deal to cut their nuclear arsenals.

US and Russia warhead talks - Khmer Rouge leader on trial - Australia flood disaster zones

Thu Apr 2 2009 07:57:04

Iran offers help in Afghanistan

Wed Apr 1 2009 10:35:20

Iran has hinted at a thaw in relations with the US by offering to help combat the drug trade in Afghanistan.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has arrived in Brazil as part of his tour to drum up support for next week's G20 summit in London.

Brown arrives in Brazil

Mon Mar 30 2009 12:52:03

World leaders urge G20 unity - US deploy destroyers in Korea - Rangers pull leopard from Indian well

World News (Lunchtime)

Sun Mar 29 2009 06:30:09

Obama unveils new Afghanistan strategy

Sat Mar 28 2009 07:32:13

US President Barack Obama has unveiled a new strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Brown: G20 must act on banking reform

Thu Mar 26 2009 09:34:07

Gordon Brown has urged G20 leaders to take action to ensure that the banking system is reformed and jobs are created around the world.

British man missing after Thailand yacht incident - Arabs angry at Israeli extremist march clash with police

Wed Mar 25 2009 06:31:13

US exit strategy in Afghan policy

Tue Mar 24 2009 10:40:16

US President Barack Obama said a soon-to-be-unveiled policy for Afghanistan will contain an exit strategy.

Children among Montana victims - Footage of Toyko plane crash - Bomb blast in Baghdad

Tue Mar 24 2009 06:49:49

Iran leader dismisses Obama message

Mon Mar 23 2009 15:46:08

Iran's supreme leader has dismissed a message from the US saying there has been no change in policy towards the Islamic Republic.

N Korea admits holding 2 Americans

Mon Mar 23 2009 13:44:12

North Korean officials have confirmed two Americans are being detained for "illegally" crossing its border from China.

Germany school shooting memorial - Iran leader snubs US olive branch - Afghan suicide bomb

Sun Mar 22 2009 07:03:04

US journalists detained in N Korea

Fri Mar 20 2009 11:27:07

North Korean security officials have detained two Korean-American journalists who were filming from the Chinese border.

Irish leaders praise NI unity

Thu Mar 19 2009 09:34:07

Irish leaders visiting the US have condemned the recent Northern Ireland attacks but praised communities rallying against the violence.

Kiefer Sutherland talks 24

Thu Mar 19 2009 08:20:16

Kiefer Sutherland is tight-lipped on giving out juicy details about his show 24.

US drops 'enemy combatant' term

Tue Mar 17 2009 07:29:07

The Obama administration has dropped the term "enemy combatant" as its basis for holding terrorism suspects at Guantanamo Bay.

At least 24 Taliban militants have been killed in a suspected US drone attack on a hideout in Pakistan.

US drone attack kills 24

Mon Mar 16 2009 06:34:22

Obama leads Book Awards shortlist

Fri Mar 13 2009 21:07:15

US president Barack Obama is leading the way on the shortlist for this year's British Book Awards.

Andy Burrows quits Razorlight

Tue Mar 10 2009 15:56:04

Drummer Andy Burrows has quit Razorlight following a trip to the US with frontman Johnny Borrell.

Moon calls for Darfur ban to be lifted - Nato-Russia relations resume - Palestinian shot dead

Fri Mar 6 2009 16:59:09

Iraq blast kills at least 12

Fri Mar 6 2009 16:07:45

At least 12 people are dead and dozens wounded after a car bomb exploded in a livestock market in Iraq's southern Babil province.

Sudan dismisses president's arrest warrant - CCTV of Lahore gunmen released - Mexican prison riots leave 20 dead

Thu Mar 5 2009 17:28:05

Pakistan police are searching for gunmen - Bangladesh mutiny suspect arrest - US Israel support "unshakeable"

Wed Mar 4 2009 17:58:04

Obama reaffirms relationship with the UK

Wed Mar 4 2009 07:19:10

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has held talks with President Barack Obama at the White House.

Police hunt the Pakistani shooters - Obama meets Brown in Washington - Australian bushfires could worsen - Saving Peru's spectacled bear.

Wed Mar 4 2009 06:45:32

Over £3 billion pledged in aid to Gaza - Raul Castro sacks ministers in Cuban reshuffle - Zimbabwean human rights activist Mukoko freed

Tue Mar 3 2009 19:03:20

Brown to meet Obama in Washington

Tue Mar 3 2009 08:48:05

Gordon Brown is heading to the United States later for talks with Barack Obama on the global economic crisis.

Middle East peace talks in Egypt - Brown visiting Obama - Guinea President "shot dead" - Afghan casualties warning

Tue Mar 3 2009 06:47:16

Obama: US troops out of Iraq by 2010

Sun Mar 1 2009 11:00:31

US President Barack Obama has announced he will withdraw his country's combat forces from Iraq by the end of August 2010.

Obama: US troops out of Iraq by 2010

Sun Mar 1 2009 07:35:22

US President Barack Obama has announced he will withdraw his country's combat forces from Iraq by the end of August 2010.

Obama announces Iraq pull-out - Wake turbulence suspected after Holland crash - Mugabe to enjoy lavish celebration.

Sat Feb 28 2009 15:44:04

Hutton admits to rendition flights

Fri Feb 27 2009 11:47:09

Plane suspected of being used in rendition flights

Two suspected terrorists captured by UK forces in Iraq were put on rendition flights, the Defence Secretary has admitted.

Blow dealt to UK computer hacker

Fri Feb 27 2009 11:47:08

UK charges will not be brought against a computer expert accused by the US of the "biggest military hack of all time".

Dutch crash investigation resumes - Mumbai attacks charges announced - Iran complete nuclear tests

Thu Feb 26 2009 17:11:27

Obama pledges to halve US deficit - Dow Jones slumps - Three still critical after Egypt blast

Tue Feb 24 2009 15:50:44

'China and US can lead world recovery'

Mon Feb 23 2009 12:13:09

The US Secretary of State has said the United States and China can pull the world out of economic crisis by working together.

Guantanamo captive due back in UK

Mon Feb 23 2009 08:59:05

A British resident held at Guantanamo Bay could return to the UK as early as Monday.

Brown to meet Obama - Clinton's debt thank-you to China - Australia mourns fire victims

Sun Feb 22 2009 16:45:22

Guantanamo resident due back in UK

Sat Feb 21 2009 09:40:20

A British resident held at Guantanamo Bay could return to the UK as early as Monday.

FBI finds Stanford in US - Canada and cookies for Obama - Tourists flee Guadeloupe violence

Fri Feb 20 2009 16:46:11

Police kill drug-crazed celebrity chimp

Wed Feb 18 2009 15:03:58

A 200lb celebrity chimpanzee was shot dead by police in the US after it attacked a woman who had come to visit its owner.

Obama signs stimulus bill - GM to cut thousands of jobs - 17,000 more US troops head to Afghanistan

Wed Feb 18 2009 07:13:50

Khmer Rouge trial starts - Australia fire deaths rise to 200 - Darfur rebel group signs accord

Tue Feb 17 2009 16:37:36

Buffalo plane crash memorial held - Chavez wins vote to allow re-election - Israel makes Gaza truce demand

Mon Feb 16 2009 06:24:42

NY plane crash investigation delayed - Suspected arsonist arrested in Australia - Deaths in Congo

Fri Feb 13 2009 18:48:06

Stars turn out for NAACP Awards

Fri Feb 13 2009 18:33:17

Black fim and music stars have been honoured by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

US plane crash kills 49 - Photos of octuplets mum published - Man charged over Australia bushfires

Fri Feb 13 2009 08:30:10

Satellites collide in space

Thu Feb 12 2009 16:55:03

Russian military satellite hits US commercial orbiter in outer space.

Police quiz 'bushfire arsonists' - Obama nears win on stimulus plan - At least 20 die in Kabul attacks

Thu Feb 12 2009 06:31:22

Barack Obama hits his head on helicopter

Wed Feb 11 2009 05:30:11

The US President misjudges the doorway to his helicopter, Marine One.

Obama calls for economic action - Pair deny Kercher murder in Italian court - UN halts Gaza aid

Sat Feb 7 2009 06:08:02

Unemployment in the US soared to 7.6 per cent in January with close to 600,000 people losing their jobs over the month, new figures show.

US unemployment soars

Fri Feb 6 2009 22:50:30

'No U-turn' in US air base closure

Fri Feb 6 2009 07:43:57

Kyrgyzstan has said its decision to shut down a key US air base on its territory is final.

Abducted children found alive 20 years on

Thu Feb 5 2009 16:45:28

Christi and Bobby Baskin aka Jennifer and Jonathan Bunting

A US couple are hoping to be reunited with their son and daughter who were kidnapped 20 years ago.

UK judges accuse US over torture case - Holocaust bishop criticised - Water rationed in Mexico City

Thu Feb 5 2009 06:33:02

Calls for Sri Lanka ceasefire - Obama admits first mistake - Iran urged to co-operate with UN

Wed Feb 4 2009 18:31:00

Kyrgyzstan to close key US airbase

Wed Feb 4 2009 11:31:40

Ex-Soviet republic Kyrgyzstan is closing an American military airbase which is vital for supplying US-led troops fighting in Afghanistan.

EU urges Tamil Tigers to surrender

Tue Feb 3 2009 14:56:35

Sri Lankan military helicopter flies over an armoured personnel carrier

The European Union, the US, Japan and Norway have urged Sri Lanka's Tamil Tigers to surrender.

Iran launches first satellite

Tue Feb 3 2009 14:19:59

Iran has launched a home-made satellite into orbit for the first time in a move likely to cause concern over its nuclear ambitions.

US celebrates Groundhog Day

Tue Feb 3 2009 07:12:21

Winter is set to continue for six more weeks in the US, according to the country's most famous forecaster - Punxsutawney Phil.

Torres double - Nadal success - Newcastle and Sunderland share points

Sports News

Sun Feb 1 2009 20:18:46

Fans of Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals are getting in the spirit.

Superbowl preparations

Sat Jan 31 2009 22:25:04

Obama stimulus plan approved by House

Thu Jan 29 2009 09:37:11

President Barack Obama's $825 billion (£584 billion) stimulus plan has cleared its first major hurdle.

Obama's first Pentagon trip - Sri Lanka denies 'crisis' - EU and US envoys meet Palestinian leaders

Thu Jan 29 2009 06:15:25

LA shooting - Royal assassination plot in Australia - Gaza airstrikes

Wed Jan 28 2009 19:26:14

Octuplets breathing on their own

Wed Jan 28 2009 08:51:37

One day after a California woman gave birth to octuplets, all eight babies are breathing on their own.

Two killed in Colombia explosion - US Defence Secretary comments on Afghanistan - Octuplets "doing well"

Wed Jan 28 2009 06:20:00

Two killed during Gaza ceasefire - Zimbabwe power-sharing talks collapse - Iran nuclear warning

Tue Jan 27 2009 17:59:33

US strikes on Pakistan to continue

Tue Jan 27 2009 16:17:12

The US has said it will continue to carry out missile strikes against al-Qaeda militants in Pakistan.

Obama aims for oil independence - Treasury chief Geithner sworn in - Blagojevich trial begins without him

Tue Jan 27 2009 06:19:52

Remade in America: The Britcoms that turn

Mon Jan 26 2009 17:55:03

The British sitcoms snapped up for American remakes - and how they fared.

Hudson hero hailed - Obama's first Presidential address - Belgium creche murder charge.

Sun Jan 25 2009 06:19:42

Obama's YouTube economy warning

Sat Jan 24 2009 21:41:09

US President Barack Obama has used his first radio and web address from the White House to promote his own economic stimulus plan.

Cute and lovable Labrador Retriever wins

Fri Jan 23 2009 08:35:04

The Labrador Retriever is once again the most popular dog in America.

Obama orders Guantanamo closure

Thu Jan 22 2009 22:37:35

Shackles on the floor of a cell at Guantanamo Bay

Barack Obama has ordered that the controversial Guantanamo prison camp be closed within one year.

Obama makes entrance on world stage

Wed Jan 21 2009 23:38:32

US President Barack Obama plunged into the Middle East crisis on his first full day in office.

Sasha Obama gives Dad thumbs up

Wed Jan 21 2009 05:06:04

Sasha Obama gives a thumbs up after her father is sworn in as US President

Barack Obama has made history by being sworn in as the first black president of the United States.

Obama makes history

Tue Jan 20 2009 23:38:56

World leaders offer support to Obama - Ban Ki Moon in Gaza - Bush shoe thrower wants exile - Two fishermen found afloat after 25 days

Tue Jan 20 2009 17:34:17

Obama mania sweeps Japanese town of Obama

Tue Jan 20 2009 12:41:02

Celebrations in the town which shares the new US President's name.

Coalition troops kill 22 Afghan militants

Tue Jan 20 2009 09:04:49

Coalition forces have killed 22 Afghan militants, including two Taliban commanders, in a series of operations.

Obama begins countdown to power

Mon Jan 19 2009 23:07:43

Barack Obama has honoured Martin Luther King on the eve of his historic inauguration.

Egyptian president calls for Gaza ceasefire - Tsvangirai returns home - Afghan car bomb kills three.

Sat Jan 17 2009 17:10:43

The Discovery shuttle is now on the launch pad ready for take off

Shuttle on pad

Thu Jan 15 2009 20:18:06

Smith fuels Obama role rumours

Thu Jan 15 2009 14:54:21

Hollywood star Will Smith has said he would play the role of Barack Obama in a movie if he was given the chance.

Fighting in Gaza intensifies - Official claims agents tortured Guantanamo inmate - EU Commission threatens legal action over gas dispute

Wed Jan 14 2009 16:56:30

Prison Break coming to an end

Wed Jan 14 2009 11:18:57

The award-winning US drama Prison Break is being axed.

Stars queue up to play for Obama

Wed Jan 14 2009 07:00:36

Stars such as Beyonce and Usher are to perform during the lead up to the inauguration of the first black US president, Barack Obama.

Bush admits failings at final briefing

Mon Jan 12 2009 23:20:57

President George Bush has admitted his failings and wished his successor well in his last scheduled press conference at the White House.

New rules for UK visitors to America

Sun Jan 11 2009 07:18:52

New rules requiring UK visitors to America to register online before travelling could lead to thousands of tourists being turned away

US unemployment at 16-year high

Fri Jan 9 2009 16:34:15

US unemployment figures rose 7.2 per cent in December to their highest level in nearly 16 years.

Al-Qaeda leader in Pakistan 'killed'

Fri Jan 9 2009 09:17:50

Usama al-Kini (on right) and Sheikh Ahmed Salim Swedan

Al-Qaeda's top man in Pakistan and a senior aide have been killed, a US counter-terrorism official has said.

Angry four-year-old shoots babysitter

Wed Jan 7 2009 11:36:51

An angry four-year-old shot his babysitter after he accidentally stepped on the child's foot, US police have said.

Obama family move to Washington

Mon Jan 5 2009 08:01:47

Barack Obama has joined his wife and their two daughters in Washington DC, shortly before they take up residence in the White House.

UN condemns Israeli ground offensive - Mills wins Ghana election - Ukraine warns of gas disruption

Sun Jan 4 2009 06:11:16

Bush warns Hamas - Obama inauguration preparations - Ukraine accused of stealing gas

Sat Jan 3 2009 06:16:23

Brown: 'UK can weather economic storm'

Sun Dec 28 2008 10:58:15

Gordon Brown will use his New Year address to say Britain has the strength of resolve to tackle the forthcoming recession.

Dramatic US water main rescue

Wed Dec 24 2008 16:10:56

A dramatic rescue operation has taken place in the US state of Maryland after an 8ft water main burst, trapping motorists.

US battered by massive storm

Tue Dec 23 2008 12:48:15

A man operates a snow blower machine during a snowstorm

At least 11 people were killed as a massive winter storm battered the west coast of America with snow, sleet and ice.

US battered by massive winter storm

Mon Dec 22 2008 18:13:37

At least four people were killed as a massive winter storm battered the west coast of America with snow, sleet and ice.

Early state auto bailout ruled out

Sun Dec 21 2008 07:32:22

Car firm Jaguar Land Rover will have to pass "tough tests" before it gets any help from the Government.

US to deploy more Afghan troops - Mugabe hints at election - Riots continue in Greece

Sun Dec 21 2008 07:01:19

Iraq MPs reject law on UK troops - Obama backs car makers - Divers rescue humpback whale

World News (Lunchtime)

Sat Dec 20 2008 15:59:15

US auto bailout - Mugabe cholera defiance - New fishing rules agreed - Latest Bush shoe protests - 'Tree-man' surgery.

Sat Dec 20 2008 06:52:49

Obama backs carmakers lifeline

Sat Dec 20 2008 06:48:34

US President-elect Barack Obama is supporting the lifeline thrown to embattled US carmakers with a promise and a warning.

US carmakers thrown lifeline

Fri Dec 19 2008 23:44:47

The US government will provide loans to ailing carmakers but the companies must prove by March 2009 that they can survive.

FTSE ends week in the red

Fri Dec 19 2008 18:26:02

The FTSE 100 has finished the week in the red amid the $17.4 billion bail-out of the US car industry.

Bush welcomed in Afghanistan

Mon Dec 15 2008 22:53:13

Afghan President Hamid Karzai greets Geroge Bush

The US President is in Afghanistan for talks with President Hamid Karzai, after surviving a shoe attack in Iraq.

Blizzards cause havoc in the US

Mon Dec 15 2008 13:42:11

Severe winter weather over the last few days has brought parts of the US to a standstill.

Obama gets into Christmas spirit

Mon Dec 15 2008 11:28:38

US President-elect Barack Obama has been shopping for a Christmas tree with his daughters.

U.S. President George W Bush is attacked by an Iraqi reporter with a shoe

Bush shoe attack

Sun Dec 14 2008 21:26:42

Bush visits Iraq - Violence continues in Greece

Sun Dec 14 2008 15:13:54

Gates: 'Don't test Obama' - Guantanamo offer - Thaksin addresses supporters

Sat Dec 13 2008 14:57:07

Ban Ki-moon on cholera - Weapons destroyed in Colombia - Protesters clash with police in France

Sat Dec 13 2008 06:20:39

Zimbabwe cholera epidemic 'unprecedented' - Carbon emissions deal close - US auto bail-out package blow

Fri Dec 12 2008 06:30:46

UN updates terror list - Greek riots continue - Zimbabwe cholera death toll rises

Thu Dec 11 2008 06:25:43

Afghan forces killed in US attack

Wed Dec 10 2008 11:53:41

Six policemen and one civilian have been killed in a friendly fire attack in southern Afghanistan.

Greece riots rage on - US jet crash kills three - Pakistan militant camp arrests - Whale rescue in Mexico

Tue Dec 9 2008 06:48:26

Brown warns Mugabe - Congress auto bailout talks - Indian police hold two over terror attacks

Sat Dec 6 2008 16:29:28

Protestor killed in Thailand airport blast - Clinton accepts top job from Obama - India's PM visits Mumbai wounded

Tue Dec 2 2008 06:12:50

'Mumbai militants trained in Pakistan'

Mon Dec 1 2008 22:59:34

Mumbai's Rapid Action Force riot policemen

Tension is growing in the Indian sub-continent amid reports that the Mumbai militants had months of commando training in Pakistan.

India minister quits over attacks

Sun Nov 30 2008 22:48:23

The political fallout from the terror attacks which claimed the lives of at least 183 people in Mumbai is starting to be felt.

Men shot dead in US toy store

Sat Nov 29 2008 23:55:40

Two men have shot each other to death in a crowded US toy store.

Siege hotel scoured after battle ends

Sat Nov 29 2008 23:48:40

The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel is set ablaze during gunbattle

Elite Black Cat commandos are scouring the wreckage of a three-day battle with militants which killed 195 people in Mumbai.

Iran has launched a rocket called "Kavosh 2", Iran's state television has reported.

Iran launches new rocket

Wed Nov 26 2008 11:05:00

The FTSE 100 failed to extend Monday's record rise, closing 18.3 points down at 4171.3.

FTSE closes at 4171.3

Tue Nov 25 2008 17:16:22

Judge's Barry and Barney punishment

Tue Nov 25 2008 15:13:45

A US judge has been hailing his "horrible punishment" for youngsters who continually play their music too loud.

Jetpack daredevil flies over canyon

Tue Nov 25 2008 09:48:25

A stuntman wearing a jetpack has flown across a 1,500ft canyon in the US state of Colorado.

Jetpack stuntman flies 1500 feet across U

Tue Nov 25 2008 09:18:03

A stuntman wearing a jetpack has flown 1500 feet across a Colorado canyon.

Zimbabwe leaders in crisis talks - UN outlines DR Congo 'abuse' - Bush and Olmert conclude meetings

Tue Nov 25 2008 06:24:05

FTSE surges 9.8% on Darling report

Mon Nov 24 2008 22:38:46

The FTSE 100 posted its biggest-ever one-day percentage rise as Chancellor Alistair Darling delivered his Pre-Budget Report.

DiCaprio 'spent time with CIA agents'

Sun Nov 23 2008 13:13:08

Leonardo DiCaprio has revealed that he spent a lot of time with CIA agents in preparation for his latest film Body Of Lies.

Obama plans create 2.5m jobs

Sat Nov 22 2008 17:33:10

Barack Obama has outlined plans to create 2.5 million jobs in the US by 2011.

Iraqi minister sceptical of US pullout

Sat Nov 22 2008 17:18:45

Iraq's defence minister has warned of the dangers of withdrawing US forces before the end of 2011.

Obama pledges 2.5 million new U.S. jobs - British militant reported dead

Sat Nov 22 2008 16:03:26

UK militant 'killed in Pakistan strike'

Sat Nov 22 2008 14:33:03

A British militant linked to a plot to blow up transatlantic airliners has reportedly been killed in Pakistan.

Clinton 'accepts Secretary post'

Sat Nov 22 2008 12:08:21

Hillary Clinton has reportedly accepted the post of Secretary of State in the Obama administration.

US influence 'likely to decline' - Baghdad protest over US troops - Hillary on course for top post

Fri Nov 21 2008 16:07:05

More than £31 billion was wiped off the UK's biggest companies after blue-chip stocks took a fresh pounding on global recession fears.

FTSE ends at 3875

Thu Nov 20 2008 18:01:32

Beyonce says she would love to perform at Barack Obama's inauguration

Beyonce Obama

Thu Nov 20 2008 16:49:03

Beyonce to sing at Obama's inauguration?

Fatal blast hits Bangkok - US wants hijack hostages freed - Colombia seeks 'scam boss' arrest

Thu Nov 20 2008 06:37:04

Osama's No2 urges US attack

Wed Nov 19 2008 23:25:57

Al-Qaeda's second-in-command has slammed US president-elect Barack Obama for vowing to back Israel.

Obama's pledge against climate change - Two more ships seized off Somali coast - New Zealand's new PM

Morning World News

Wed Nov 19 2008 06:26:34

Britons on seized oil tanker - Clashes in Congo continue - Obama to meet with Mccain

Mon Nov 17 2008 18:50:35

Clinton tipped for top Obama job

Fri Nov 14 2008 20:27:43

Hillary Clinton refuses to comment on talk that President-elect Barack Obama could make her Secretary of State in his new administration.

'US drone missile attack' kills 12

Fri Nov 14 2008 20:25:14

Suspected US drones have fired missiles into a Pakistani tribal region, killing 12 people.

Man pregnant with second child

Thu Nov 13 2008 16:53:13

The "pregnant man" who gave birth to a daughter earlier this year has said he is expecting a second child.

Paulson reconsiders mortgage assets plan

Wed Nov 12 2008 16:52:32

The US Treasury Secretary says he is reconsidering the use of the $700 billion (£463bn) bail-out to buy troubled mortgage assets.

Thandie Newton says playing Condoleezza Rice was "a journey every actor dreams of".

Thandie on Rice role

Sun Nov 9 2008 20:38:22

Josh Brolin unveils Oliver Stone film W

Sat Nov 8 2008 21:00:52

The lead actor in the new film chronicling soon-to-be ex US president George Bush said he was reluctant to take the role.

Palin hits back at 'jerks'

Sat Nov 8 2008 17:08:02

Sarah Palin has fired back against claims she thoughts Africa was a country, not a continent, calling the anonymous sources "jerks".

Obama vows to act swiftly on US economy

Fri Nov 7 2008 22:55:06

Barack Obama has vowed to act swiftly on the US economy at his first news conference as US president-elect.

'US missile kills 13' in Pakistan

Fri Nov 7 2008 11:53:01

A suspected US drone missile has killed at least 13 militants in a Pakistani region on the Afghan border.

Obama briefed by CIA - Congo PM in talks with UN - 6 dead and 20 injured in Baghdad blasts

Thu Nov 6 2008 16:39:31

US air raid 'kills Afghan civilians'

Thu Nov 6 2008 09:38:06

US-led troops have killed at least seven civilians in an air strike in northwestern Afghanistan, officials have said.

Brown spells hopes for US election

Tue Nov 4 2008 13:12:46

Gordon Brown says he hopes Britain will have a good relationship with the next US president.

Obama and McCain fight to win over undecided voters - Ceasefire in Congo is fragile -

Mon Nov 3 2008 15:40:24

Diplomats call for Congo aid - Obama holds lead in polls - Zambian acting head of state wins vote

Sun Nov 2 2008 16:28:19

Miliband to meet Rwandan and Congolese leaders - Schwarzenegger backs McCain

Sat Nov 1 2008 06:28:41

The FTSE 100 has ended 2 per cent higher after a burst of late trading which helped offset declines from BT and Barclays.

FTSE ends 2% higher

Fri Oct 31 2008 17:24:08

Palin effigy removed from US home

Thu Oct 30 2008 22:59:12

An effigy of US Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin hanging by a noose has been taken down.

UN troops vow to protect Congo's capital - At least 61 dead in India blasts - World's oldest Hebrew document unearthed

Evening world news

Thu Oct 30 2008 17:28:55

The FTSE 100 has ended the day higher in relatively quiet trading after soaring 8 per cent during the previous session.

FTSE ends higher

Thu Oct 30 2008 17:23:57

Anti-US protest held in Syria

Thu Oct 30 2008 13:05:03

Thousands of people have attended an anti-US demonstration in the Syrian capital following a raid which reportedly killed eight civilians.

The FTSE 100 finished the day more than 8 per cent higher on hopes of an interest rate cut in the US.

FTSE ends 8% up

Wed Oct 29 2008 18:29:31

US embassy in Syria 'may close'

Wed Oct 29 2008 10:57:03

The US embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus may close following a raid blamed on Washington which killed eight civilians.

Battered world stocks rally

Tue Oct 28 2008 22:36:31

The FTSE and Dow Jones have both rallied on the back of positive gains on the Asian markets.

Obama plot comment - Karadzic defence slammed - Footage of Syria attack - Congo UN staff evacuation possible

Evening world news

Tue Oct 28 2008 17:26:43

US attack on Syria 'terrorist aggression'

Mon Oct 27 2008 22:34:54

International tensions are rising in the aftermath of an alleged attack by the US military on Syria.

FTSE fights back from fresh lows

Mon Oct 27 2008 17:10:55

The FTSE 100 finished the day in the red but fought back from fresh five-year lows as concerns about a global recession continue.

Syria strike condemned - Zimbabwe talks start - Reports on Afghanistan 'pessimistic'

Mon Oct 27 2008 16:39:22

Oil has fallen to a new 17-month low, below $62 a barrel, amid pessimism about the global economy and its possible impact on fuel demand.

Oil prices hit fresh low

Mon Oct 27 2008 11:12:30

'US drone kills 20' in Pakistan

Mon Oct 27 2008 10:59:56

Missiles fired by a suspected US drone aircraft have killed up to 20 militants in Pakistan, officials have said.

FTSE ends week deep in the red

Fri Oct 24 2008 17:27:12

The FTSE 100 has ended the week deep in the red after bleak UK economic news and a shares plummet on Wall Street.

Stars of Bush film back Obama

Fri Oct 24 2008 15:22:20

Stars of the new George Bush film, W, backed Barack Obama to succeed him when the movie premiered in London.

The FTSE 100 index overcame recession fears to close up 46.94 points at 4087.83 after a late session boost from Wall Street.

FTSE closes at 4087.83

Thu Oct 23 2008 17:16:17

Innocent biker 'shot by UK troops'

Wed Oct 22 2008 18:39:16

British troops In Afghanistan are alleged to have shot dead an innocent motorcyclist mistaken for a suicide bomber.

FTSE ends 4.5% lower as US tumbles

Wed Oct 22 2008 17:21:06

The FTSE 100 has ended the day deep in the red after Wall Street tumbled on continued global recession fears.

Late surge sends FTSE 100 higher

Mon Oct 20 2008 17:11:26

The FTSE 100 has finished the day almost 6 per cent higher on the back of strong gains from banks and oil companies.

Parts of the US in 'recession'

Sun Oct 19 2008 19:02:45

Parts of the United States seem to be in recession, President Bush's top economic adviser said.

Wiley's new album is now out and doesn't include a collaboration with Lily Allen

Wiley's new album

Sun Oct 19 2008 10:42:34

Wiley says there is no Lily Allen collaboration on his album

Zimbabwe talks latest - North Korea nuclear progress - Global poverty march

Morning World News

Sat Oct 18 2008 06:26:13

FTSE ends week on positive note

Fri Oct 17 2008 17:53:56

The FTSE 100 has rebounded after the previous session's heavy losses, to close up 201.6 points at 4063.

Zimbabwe cabinet talks to resume - Bush to make economy statement - Arnie promises wildfire help

Fri Oct 17 2008 06:16:33

FTSE sheds 5% amid recession fears

Thu Oct 16 2008 23:20:13

The FTSE 100 has finished the session more than 5 per cent down at its lowest level since April 2003 over mounting recession fears.

Pakistan: 'US drone attack kills one'

Thu Oct 16 2008 10:39:49

At least one person has been killed after a suspected US drone fired a missile into Pakistani territory near the Afghan border.

Obama and McCain to go head-to-head

Wed Oct 15 2008 22:24:19

Presidential rivals Barack Obama and John McCain

Democrat Barack Obama has a four-point lead over Republican John McCain as the pair prepare to go head-to-head in their final debate.

US 'kills senior al-Qaeda leader'

Wed Oct 15 2008 21:03:05

US forces claim to have killed the second-in-command of al-Qaeda in Iraq.

Janet Jackson's US tour will be back on track despite a recent spate of cancellations, her manager has confirmed.

Jackson to resume tour

Wed Oct 15 2008 18:18:13

FTSE ends 7% lower at 4079.6

Wed Oct 15 2008 17:37:06

Continued worries about a recession, weaker metals prices and profit-taking have seen £75 billion wiped off the value of FTSE 100 stocks.

Bush: '$250bn pumped into US banks'

Tue Oct 14 2008 15:34:38

The US government will pump $250 billion (£142.5bn) straight into the country's beleaguered financial institutions.

US to inject more cash for banks - Fears of riots in Zimbabwe - Clashes in Montenegro

Tue Oct 14 2008 06:21:13

Bail-out sees FTSE end 8% higher

Mon Oct 13 2008 19:18:42

The FTSE 100 has ended the day 8 per cent higher after the Government announced £37 billion of taxpayers' money will bail out UK banks.

Obama targets the middle classes

Mon Oct 13 2008 13:42:09

Barack Obama is due to give a "major" speech later aimed at "rescuing the middle classes".

Britney opens up on turbulent past

Fri Oct 10 2008 14:16:35

Britney Spears has spilled the beans on her turbulent life in a new MTV documentary.

North Korea nuclear deal 'close'

Fri Oct 10 2008 11:24:15

The US and North Korea are reportedly close to reaching an agreement to save a crumbling nuclear deal.

Dozens dead in Pakistan violence

Thu Oct 9 2008 23:39:08

At least 37 people have died in Pakistan as clashes between the US-backed government and Islamists continue.

FTSE ends lower at 4318.8

Thu Oct 9 2008 17:28:14

The FTSE 100 has finished the day back in the red after a gloomy update from General Motors spooked Wall Street.

FTSE ends 5% down despite rate cut

Wed Oct 8 2008 21:31:59

The FTSE 100 has ended the day more than 5 per cent down, despite a brief respite sparked by an emergency interest rate cut.

Obama and McCain go head to head - Iran defends uranium plan - Streets cleared after Bangkok protest

Wed Oct 8 2008 06:52:10

Troops patrol Bangkok after clashes - Qantas jet makes emergency landing - US presidential debate to begin

Tue Oct 7 2008 16:36:28

US denies warplane lands in Iran

Tue Oct 7 2008 15:07:57

The Pentagon has denied Iranian reports that a US military aircraft violated its territory and was forced to land in the country.

Scores injured in Thai protest - More drugs police in Mexico - Next US presidential debate looms

Tue Oct 7 2008 06:13:57

Madonna has delighted fans in New Jersey as she kicked off her Sticky and Sweet Tour in the US.

Madonna wows US fans

Mon Oct 6 2008 11:34:54

US bail-out Bill: 'Only the beginning'

Sat Oct 4 2008 10:46:16

US political leaders have said Americans will not see the immediate benefits of a $700 billion (£397 billion) financial rescue package.

US bail-out Bill finally passed

Fri Oct 3 2008 20:33:19

President George W Bush has made law a landmark $700 billion (£397bn) bail-out Bill which was earlier passed in Congress.

FTSE ends week on positive note

Fri Oct 3 2008 17:16:06

Banks led the charge as the FTSE ended the week on a positive note after UK savers saw the deposit guarantee upped to £50,000.

Senate passes $700bn bail-out package

Thu Oct 2 2008 22:30:53

Plans to solve the US financial crisis appear to have been salvaged after the Senate passed a revised $700 billion rescue package.

Brand signs up for US show

Thu Oct 2 2008 09:59:41

Russell Brand has signed up to take part in a stand-up special for US channel Comedy Central.

Senate prepares for second bail-out vote

Wed Oct 1 2008 22:33:16

Efforts to push through a massive financial rescue deal are continuing in the US.

FTSE ends in positive territory

Wed Oct 1 2008 17:19:45

The FTSE 100 closed higher ahead of the US Congressional vote on a revamped $700 billion (£393bn) bail-out plan.

Springsteen to rock Obama gig

Wed Oct 1 2008 14:46:18

Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel are set to perform at a benefit for Barack Obama in New York.

Senate prepares to vote on bail-out Bill - Ohio goes to the polls early - Eid celebrations in Mecca

World news (Morning)

Wed Oct 1 2008 07:06:37

Bail-out: Bush warns of 'lasting damage'

Tue Sep 30 2008 22:27:52

Quick decisive action is needed to avoid "painful and lasting" damage after the $700 billion bail-out was rejected, President Bush says.

US banking system gets $20bn - Nearly 170 die in temple stampede - Migrants rescued off Canary Islands

Tue Sep 30 2008 17:00:27

Banking woes send FTSE plunging

Mon Sep 29 2008 22:56:33

The FTSE 100 has closed at its lowest level since January 2005 with £64 billion wiped off shares amid the global banking crisis.

US Congress rejects bail-out

Mon Sep 29 2008 22:54:44

The US House of Representatives has rejected a $700 billion Wall Street rescue plan.

Details of US rescue package revealed

Sun Sep 28 2008 22:33:16

Details of a $700 billion rescue package to avoid a "long and painful recession" in the United States have been revealed.

China astronauts safe - US banking deal closer - UN Security Resolution on Iran

Sun Sep 28 2008 17:12:19

Congress still battling out financial bail-out plan - Iran nuclear sanctions - Vietnam floods - Austrian elections

Sun Sep 28 2008 06:29:05

US Congress holds marathon bail-out talks

'Progress made' on $700bn bail-out

Sat Sep 27 2008 17:28:58

The US Congress is making headway in its weekend mission to strike a deal over the proposed $700 billion (£380bn) financial bail-out plan.

Bail-out deal talks go on - Syria bomb blast - Zimbabwe food fears

Sat Sep 27 2008 16:57:43

US Presidential candidates go head to head - Financial crisis talks continue - Middle East peace process talks - Mexico floods

Morning World News

Sat Sep 27 2008 06:40:48

Rescue plan for Wall Street - Rice condemns Kremlin - China toxic milk scare spreads to liquid

Fri Sep 19 2008 06:09:59

All eyes on Wall Street giants

Thu Sep 18 2008 18:38:33

Rumours over the future of US investment giants Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs continue to rebound around markets.

Iran 'will not stop nuclear program' - 75m hungry due to price rises - Livni works to form coalition

Thu Sep 18 2008 16:11:05

Blue chip stocks saw more than £50 billion wiped off as world markets went into freefall over the shock demise of Lehman Brothers.

FTSE closes at 5204.2

Mon Sep 15 2008 17:33:28

The FTSE 100 Index has closed 47.8 points down at 5318.4 after a miserable update from the high street.

FTSE closes at 5318.4

Thu Sep 11 2008 18:27:22

Biden: 'Clinton a better pick than me'

Thu Sep 11 2008 12:36:36

US Democratic vice-presidential nominee Joe Biden has said Hillary Clinton might have done a better job as Barack Obama's running-mate.

US 'not winning Afghanistan war'

Thu Sep 11 2008 08:47:16

A top US military official has said he is not convinced his country is winning the war in Afghanistan.

Kim Jong-il health reports denied

Wed Sep 10 2008 15:01:15

Speculation about the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il is intensifying.

Kim Jong-il a no-show at birthday parade

Tue Sep 9 2008 15:26:11

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has failed to appear at celebrations marking the reclusive country's 60th birthday.

Relations between US & Libya improve - US storm warning - Pakistan is to elect a new president

Sat Sep 6 2008 09:04:09

Civilians killed in Afghan air strike

Fri Sep 5 2008 12:42:07

A woman, a child and eight Taliban fighters have been killed in an air strike in western Afghanistan.

Rice set for landmark Libya trip

Fri Sep 5 2008 09:42:07

Condoleezza Rice is set to be the first US secretary of state to visit Libya in 55 years.

Pakistan: US drone attack kills five

Fri Sep 5 2008 09:00:30

At least five Islamist militants have been killed in a missile attack by a suspected US drone in Pakistan.

Palin fights back - US gives $1bn in aid to Georgia - India floods leave hundreds of thousands stranded

Thu Sep 4 2008 06:11:16

Six killed in US shooting spree

Wed Sep 3 2008 14:27:34

A gunman has shot and killed six people and wounded two more during a shooting spree in the US.

N Korea 'begins reassembling reactor'

Wed Sep 3 2008 09:57:16

North Korea has begun reassembling its Yongbyon reactor, according to reports.

Hurricane Gustav spares New Orleans

Tue Sep 2 2008 18:51:23

Waves crash over the Industrial Canal in New Orleans, Louisiana

Hurricane Gustav has hit a deserted US Gulf coast but delivered only a glancing blow to New Orleans before weakening and heading inland.

Gustav tests New Orleans levees

Mon Sep 1 2008 23:41:52

Hurricane Gustav slammed the US Gulf Coast just west of New Orleans with surging floodwaters that threatened rebuilt levees.

New Orleans spared Gustav's full force - Georgia to be 'monitored' - Iraq handed Anbar

Mon Sep 1 2008 20:16:09

Hurricane Gustav batters US coast - EU to send monitors to Georgia - Japan's PM steps down

Evening world news

Mon Sep 1 2008 16:14:27

McCain chooses ex-beauty queen for VP

Fri Aug 29 2008 22:41:28

Senator John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin

US Republican presidential candidate John McCain has chosen a former Miss Alaska runner-up as his vice-presidential running mate.

Obama vows to 'reverse US failures'

Fri Aug 29 2008 17:06:32

Democratic presidential nominee Obama delivers his acceptance speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver with his family and running mate Joe Biden

Barack Obama has launched a sharp assault on Republican presidential rival John McCain and vowed to reverse America's economic failures.

Everton sign Saha - Liverpool stadium delay - Brit's US Open bid - Phelps returns to US

Sports News (Lunchtime)

Fri Aug 29 2008 15:53:21

Hacker to be extradited to US

Thu Aug 28 2008 13:20:57

British computer hacker Gary McKinnon will be extradited to the US after the European Court of Human Rights rejected his appeal.

Tropical Storm Gustav dumps rain on Haiti

Wed Aug 27 2008 08:14:44

A woman walks during rainfall caused by Hurricane Gustav in Port-au-Prince

Tropical Storm Gustav has dumped rain on Haiti, killing two people.

Obama doppelganger takes centre stage

Tue Aug 26 2008 07:38:02

Whilst Barack Obama has been creating a stir another 'Mr Obama' is also taking some of the limelight.

UK Guantanamo inmate wins court battle

Thu Aug 21 2008 11:11:44

A UK Guantanamo Bay inmate has won a High Court battle to release material he says supports his case.

Presidential hopefuls dodge VP issue

Wed Aug 20 2008 22:59:15

Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain have dodged questions about their looming vice-presidential choices.

Leona joins stars for charity song

Wed Aug 20 2008 12:22:05

Leona Lewis is teaming up with a host of divas for a star-studded charity single.

Nato meets to discuss Georgia crisis - Algeria blast kills 43 - At least 23 die in Pakistan attack

Tue Aug 19 2008 16:49:02

Condoleezza Rice addresses Nato meeting in Brussels

Russian withdrawal urged - Zimbabwe opposition hopeful of deal - Florida on hurricane alert

Mon Aug 18 2008 06:51:50

Sandler returns in Zohan comedy

Sun Aug 17 2008 09:12:33

Adam Sandler's latest comedy You Don't Mess with the Zohan is released at cinemas this weekend.

Russia signs ceasefire agreement

Sat Aug 16 2008 23:19:53

Russia has signed a peace deal to end the conflict in Georgia but said "extra security measures" were needed before it withdraws.

Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili has signed a ceasefire agreement with Russia.

Georgia agrees ceasefire

Fri Aug 15 2008 19:27:16

Pressure mounts on Pakistan president

Thu Aug 14 2008 10:23:46

Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf has called for reconciliation to tackle economic problems and Islamist militancy.

He says Russian attacks have damaged relations with the West.

Bush condemns Russia

Tue Aug 12 2008 01:08:11

George Bush is condemning Russia's actions against Georgia

Iraq seeks timeline for US withdrawal

Mon Aug 11 2008 09:02:44

Iraq has said the US must provide a "very clear timeline" to withdraw its troops from the country.

Georgia declare state of war - Zimbabwe leaders to talk - US tourist stabbed to death in Beijing

Sat Aug 9 2008 16:36:04

Iran sanctions 'will be difficult'

Fri Aug 8 2008 14:26:36

A senior British official has warned an agreement on new international sanctions against Iran will be difficult.

Beijing Games due to start - Georgia ceasefire broken - UK scouts in Canada coach crash

Morning world news

Fri Aug 8 2008 06:15:49

Bush criticises China - Iran nuclear deadlock - Bin Laden driver convicted

Morning world news

Thu Aug 7 2008 06:22:57

'N Korea must honour nuclear pledge'

Wed Aug 6 2008 09:58:11

US President George W Bush has said North Korea must live up to its promise to end its nuclear weapons programme.

Free Tibet protesters detained - Clear-up begins after tropical storm - Argentina avalanche rescue

Latest world news

Wed Aug 6 2008 07:33:36

N Korea holds 60th anniversary spectacle

Tue Aug 5 2008 15:37:33

North Korea has begun a series of lavish spectacles to celebrate 60 years since the nation was founded.

Dark Knight on top for third week

Mon Aug 4 2008 09:53:11

The Dark Knight has lead the US box office for a third weekend.

Obama's camp slams Ludacris song

Thu Jul 31 2008 14:31:57

A song penned by Ludacris to show his support for Barack Obama has been slammed by the presidential candidate.

A personal jet pack has been launched at an experimental aircraft show in Wisconsin in the US.

Jetpack launched

Wed Jul 30 2008 14:15:59

Middle east deal beyond reach?

Tue Jul 29 2008 07:20:35

Israeli and Palestinian negotiators will meet to work toward the US goal of achieving a peace deal.

Iran seeks nuclear agreement

Mon Jul 28 2008 13:46:54

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said Iran is set to seek "common ground" with Western powers over its nuclear enrichment program.

US approves housing market rescue bill

Sat Jul 26 2008 21:55:11

The US Congress has approved a multi-billion pound housing market rescue bill amid fears over mortgage titans Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Bush in 'Wall Street got drunk' clanger

Thu Jul 24 2008 10:25:17

President George W Bush has explained the global credit crunch by saying "Wall Street got drunk".

Thaw in US-Iran relations

Thu Jul 17 2008 22:40:18

Top American diplomats are preparing to deal directly with Iran for the first time in 30 years.

The FTSE 100 index closed 21.3 points down at 5150.6 after another volatile session.

FTSE closes at 5150.6

Wed Jul 16 2008 17:43:08

World News (Evening) 15/07/2008

Tue Jul 15 2008 16:49:10

Row over Obama cartoon - Guantanamo interrogation tape released - Israeli cabinet votes for prisoner swap deal

The FTSE 100 share index has closed 145.2 points down to 5261.6 - the lowest since October 2005.

Bear mauling for FTSE

Fri Jul 11 2008 17:14:04

World News (Evening) 10/07/2008

Thu Jul 10 2008 17:57:22

US: We intend to defend allies - Mugabe's Party meet MDC - Jackson sorry for Obama comments

Iran carries out further missile tests

Thu Jul 10 2008 10:42:25

Iran has carried out further missile tests in the Persian Gulf, a day after nine long-range rockets were fired.

Iran warns US as missiles test-fired

Thu Jul 10 2008 10:06:26

Iran has test-fired nine missiles as a warning to the US and Israel that it is ready to retaliate if attacked over its nuclear programmes.

'Progress' but no agreement on emissions

Wed Jul 9 2008 14:21:46

"Significant progress" has been made by the G8 over climate change, George W Bush has said, despite no agreement over emissions targets.

Tensions rise over US missile shield deal

Wed Jul 9 2008 07:14:58

Tension is rising between Washington and Moscow after a deal was finalised for the US to build missile shields in the Czech Republic.

Iran to 'hit Tel Aviv' if attacked

Tue Jul 8 2008 16:02:09

Iran has said it would hit Tel Aviv, US shipping in the Gulf and US interests if it was attacked over its disputed nuclear activities.

Helium balloon powered flight for Oregon

Mon Jul 7 2008 14:27:16

A 48 year old petrol station owner in the US has flown a chair over 200 miles of desert in Oregon. Lorna Shaddick has more.

Stock markets are expected to come under more pressure after oil prices surged to a new record above $145 a barrel.

Oil surges to a new high

Thu Jul 3 2008 12:30:11

Video released of US woman dying

Wed Jul 2 2008 10:05:29

A shocking video has been released showing a woman dying at King's County Hospital in Brooklyn New York.

Sport (Evening) 01/07/2008

Tue Jul 1 2008 19:11:38

Venus & Serena Williams through to semi-finals at Wimbledon - Mourinho says Lampard will join Inter - Chambers is fastest Brit

World News (Evening) 30/06/2008

Mon Jun 30 2008 17:42:30

Mugabe urged to negotiate with opposition - Probe into US helicopter crash - Syria denies secret nuclear reactor

Obama to visit Europe and Middle East

Sat Jun 28 2008 16:09:51

Barack Obama will visit Europe and the Middle East ahead of August's Democratic nomination convention, his campaign has said.

Coldplay to kick off US tour

Wed Jun 25 2008 07:52:24

Coldplay are set to kick off their North American tour after treating fans to a series of free concerts.

World News (Evening) 20/06/2008

Fri Jun 20 2008 16:35:18

Tsvangirai may pull out of Zimbabwe run-off - Probe into US 'pregnancy pact' - Thousands hold anti-government protests in Thailand

US teen 'pregnancy pact' investigated

Fri Jun 20 2008 13:34:45

An apparent teenage "pregnancy pact" which has resulted in 17 schoolgirls expecting babies is being investigated by authorities in the US.

Hamza loses US extradition battle

Fri Jun 20 2008 12:03:53

Radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza has lost his High Court battle against extradition to the US where he faces terror-related charges.

World News (Evening) 19/06/2008

Thu Jun 19 2008 17:10:34

World News (Evening) for June 19th, 2008

Mideast ceasefire expected to break down - Worldwide fuel demos - American cured of advanced skin cancer

Thousands forced from homes in US - Campaigners to greet Bush - Mugabe defiant

Sun Jun 15 2008 06:52:26

World News (Morning) 14/06/2008

Sat Jun 14 2008 06:22:54

World News (Morning) for June 14th, 2008

Colombian FARC rebel offers hostage deal - British police prepare for Bush visit - Pakistanis stage protests over judges' jobs.

FTSE ends week on positive note

Fri Jun 13 2008 17:45:43

The FTSE has closed above the 5,800 barrier following a volatile week for traders.

World News (Morning) 12/06/2008

Thu Jun 12 2008 06:14:08

Sudan plane crash victims buried - Pakistan condemns US attack - Former king leaves Nepal palace

Ethiopia receives extra aid from the UK - Spanish fuel protests continue - US flooding rages on

Tue Jun 10 2008 06:12:19

World News (Morning) 09/06/2008

Mon Jun 9 2008 06:54:21

Quake in Greece kills two - Shock in Japan after frenzied knife attack - Arrests at Euro 2008

Alien 'filmed' in America

Sat Jun 7 2008 14:47:39

A man who claims he has filmed an alien wants Denver officials to prepare for extraterrestrial guests.

World News (Morning) 06/06/2008

Fri Jun 6 2008 07:47:54

Zimbabwe detains US and UK diplomats - Obama's on campaign trail - Galapagos volcano erupts

US marine cleared over Haditha killings

Thu Jun 5 2008 12:25:05

A US marine has been cleared of charges that he tried to cover up the killing of 24 unarmed people in Haditha in 2005.

Clinton 'to quit and support Obama'

Thu Jun 5 2008 07:34:52

Hillary Clinton is set to end her White House bid and declare her support for Barack Obama, aides have said.

Two pilots have had a miraculous escape after their planes crashed in the US.

Plane stupid

Sat May 17 2008 13:37:28

World News (Morning) 16/05/2008

Fri May 16 2008 06:23:47

China quake toll may hit 50,000 - Democrats outraged by Bush remark - Nigerian pipeline fire kills 100

World News (Evening) 06/05/2008

Tue May 6 2008 16:50:24

Bush awaiting go-ahead to assist Burma - Interpol launches 'paedophile hunt' - Chinese president visits Japan

China announces Tibet talks - Georgia Protests - UN investigates US nuclear claims

Fri Apr 25 2008 18:44:35

Cult TV show Heroes returns

Thu Apr 24 2008 14:15:47

The Cult US TV show Heroes has returned for a second series.

World News (Morning) 17/04/2008

Thu Apr 17 2008 06:57:32

Pope to visit baseball stadium for Mass - Bush calls for global green policy - Cameron killed in Gaza violence.

Kylie's album flops in the US

Fri Apr 11 2008 16:45:25

Kylie Minogue's latest album X has failed to sell in the US despite a frenzied media blitz.

Airport chaos after AA cancels flights

Thu Apr 10 2008 07:40:28

American Airlines has cancelled thousands of flights causing chaos in airports across the US.

Tornado kills two in US - Iran to continue nuclear programme - Bush praises Croatia

Sat Apr 5 2008 17:51:19

Hollywood lines up for Leona songs?

Wed Apr 2 2008 17:16:56

A number of top US movie studios are reportedly bidding for three of Leona Lewis's songs, including the hit Bleeding Love.

Kylie's X heads Stateside

Tue Apr 1 2008 16:02:23

Kylie has headed to the US to promote her album X.

Spacey film tops US box office

Tue Apr 1 2008 15:20:18

Kevin Spacey's new film 21 has topped the US box office.

US defense analyst 'spied for China'

Mon Mar 31 2008 21:49:08

A US Defense Department analyst has admitted spying for the Chinese, according to the Justice Department.

Voters head to polls in Zimbabwe - US enters fray in Iraq - 'Cruel' seal cull attacked

Sat Mar 29 2008 06:17:20

Leona scoops rare US top spot

Fri Mar 28 2008 07:46:50

Leona Lewis has become the first female British artist to reach number one in the US charts in more than 20 years.

US backs Iraq offensive - Mugabe allegedly adding the dead to poll lists - Antarctic shelf 'close to collapse'.

Wed Mar 26 2008 06:23:42

Iraq: US troops death toll hits 4,000

Mon Mar 24 2008 12:31:47

The number of US troops killed in Iraq has hit 4,000, less than a week after the fifth anniversary of the war.

Cyprus talks to resume - Thousands of Christians flock to Jerusalem- US lawmaker meets Dalai Lama.

Fri Mar 21 2008 16:22:30

US President George W Bush has spoken of the "undeniable" success of the invasion of Iraq on its fifth anniversary.

Bush defiant on Iraq

Wed Mar 19 2008 19:12:25

No second vote in Sunshine State

Tue Mar 18 2008 12:01:05

Florida Democrats won't go forward with a plan to re-do the presidential primary with a mostly mail-in vote.

The US Space shuttle Endeavour has successfully docked with the International Space Station in orbit

Shuttle docking

Thu Mar 13 2008 08:38:02

World News (Evening) 12/03/2008

Wed Mar 12 2008 19:34:45

World News (Evening) for March 12th, 2008

Top US military commander for the Middle East resigns - hundreds of Tibetan exiles are protesting - A sea turtle undergoes rare surgery

Jackson pulls out of US TV appearance

Wed Mar 12 2008 12:09:24

Janet Jackson has pulled out of a performance on US show Saturday Night Live as she is suffering from the flu.

Laurie: 'I'm off the job market'

Tue Mar 11 2008 06:49:56

Actor Hugh Laurie has said Britain has "slammed" the doors on him since he's found fame in the US.

A US couple have won $275m on the lottery

And Finally - 26/02/2008

Tue Feb 26 2008 14:59:03

Lucky US couple scoop £140m lotto win

Tue Feb 26 2008 12:37:47

A US steel worker and his wife's days of scraping a living are behind them after they scooped a £140 million ($275m) lottery jackpot.

World News (Evening) 25/02/2008

Mon Feb 25 2008 16:49:28

World News (Evening) for February 25th, 2008

Tension mounts as protests continue in Kosovo - Turnout low for Hamas protest - US backs 'short' Turkish incursion in Iraq

President George W Bush has approved a move to blow up a US satellite before it enters our atmosphere. Thousands of space objects fall to

US Satellite

Fri Feb 15 2008 03:07:02

Miliband 'concerned' over 9/11 trials

Wed Feb 13 2008 11:17:33

Foreign Secretary David Miliband has said there are "some concerns" over how the US will try six men accused of the September 11 attacks.

World News February 12th, 2008

Tue Feb 12 2008 08:00:45

Man arrested for allegedly giving away US space secrets - Iran defiant over nuclear programme - Thousands gather for Maharishi cremation.

Baby survives Tennessee tornado

Sat Feb 9 2008 07:10:01

A baby in Tennessee has been found safe and well after being catapulted into a field by a Tornado that killed his mother.

Mum dies but tornado baby lives

Fri Feb 8 2008 19:27:51

A baby in Tennessee has been found safe and well after being catapulted into a field by a Tornado that killed his mother.

World News for February 5, 2008

Tue Feb 5 2008 06:20:47

Super tension in America for voting in 24 states - Clean up operation in Israel - Thousands flee chad in fear of attack.

The title 'celebrity' now incorprates all sorts of stars from IT girls, to glamour models, to reality tv contestants, and now you can add

Rodeo monkey

Fri Feb 1 2008 12:06:28

Superstar backing for John McCain

Thu Jan 31 2008 18:25:41

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has joined Rudy Giuliaini in endorsing John McCain's bid to be the next US president.

Giuliani backs McCain campaign

Thu Jan 31 2008 00:07:29

"America's mayor" Rudy Giuliani has given Republican front-runner John McCain his support for the party's presidential nomination.

'Millitants killed' in missile strike

Tue Jan 29 2008 10:04:22

Ten suspected militants have been killed in a missile strike on a house in Pakistan near the Afghan border, security officials have said.

TV show lures Cotton Stateside

Wed Jan 23 2008 12:28:56

Fire burns in US town for 46 years

Sat Jan 19 2008 10:16:39

A fire has been burning beneath a small town in Pennsylvania for nearly 46 years, making it the most dangerous coal fire in the US.

Three US soldiers killed in Iraq

Wed Nov 14 2007 06:59:36

Three US soldiers have been killed in two separate incidents in Iraq, the US military has said.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown is promising to stand by the US as it takes tougher action against Iran over its suspected nuclear activity.

Brown backs US over Iran

Tue Nov 13 2007 13:17:45

Strike could leave Hollywood speechless

Fri Nov 2 2007 12:42:38

Americans could soon be starved of their favourite shows, with TV and screen writers reportedly set to go on strike.

Iraq targets foreign security firms

Wed Oct 31 2007 14:08:24

The Iraqi government has approved a draft law to lift immunity for foreign security companies, including Blackwater USA.

Coalition troops kill 80 Taliban fighters

Sun Oct 28 2007 13:22:57

Coalition and Afghan troops have killed 80 Taliban fighters in a six-hour battle, the US military has said.

US clamps down on security contractors

Wed Oct 24 2007 09:40:42

Washington is clamping down on private security firms operating in Iraq after a series of damaging allegations against them.

Toddlers killed in US air strikes on Iraq

Sun Oct 21 2007 12:53:34

Two toddlers have been killed by US air strikes which left another 11 people dead and at least 69 wounded in Baghdad.

China furious over Dalai Lama award

Thu Oct 18 2007 08:44:49

George W Bush has become the first President to appear in public with the Dalai Lama.

George Bush meets with Dalai Lama

Wed Oct 17 2007 23:43:12

George Bush has become the first sitting US president to appear publicly alongside the Dalai Lama - despite Chinese opposition.

Hillary Clinton woos female voters

Wed Oct 17 2007 08:01:30

Hillary Clinton has been courting female support as she works to secure the Democratic Party's Presidential nomination.

Hillary Clinton woos female voters

Wed Oct 17 2007 08:00:15

Hillary Clinton has been courting female support as she works to secure the Democratic Party's Presidential nomination.

US kills 15 Iraqi women and children

Fri Oct 12 2007 08:04:50

At least 15 women and children have been killed during a US airstrike which was targeting suspected senior al-Qaeda leaders in Iraq.

Armenian 'genocide' vote causes rift

Thu Oct 11 2007 17:14:16

A decision by the US to recognise the mass killing of Armenians in 1915 as genocide has created tension with Turkey.

Students describe Ohio shooting

Thu Oct 11 2007 15:16:43

Terrified teenagers have described how a fellow student opened fire, before killing himself at an American high school.

Ahmadinejad accuses US of rights abuses

Wed Sep 26 2007 11:10:21

Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has hit back at criticisms of his country's human rights record by accusing others of serious violations.

Students shot at US university

Fri Sep 21 2007 13:01:40

Two students have been shot and wounded at Delaware State University in the US and police are hunting a lone gunman.

Bomb threat at US airbase in Germany

Tue Sep 11 2007 16:35:20

Security stepped up at US airbase in Germany

A bomb threat against a US airbase in Germany has prompted a large-scale security operation.

Ant and Dec's 'translator'

Wed Sep 5 2007 10:22:54

Geordie duo Ant and Dec have revealed they've been given a little help to ensure audiences in the US can understand them.

Iraq war policy: General joins criticism

Sat Sep 1 2007 22:49:24

A top general has added to criticism of the US policy in Iraq, after former army head Mike Jackson said it was "intellectually bankrupt".

US real-life Private Ryan tells story

Fri Aug 31 2007 12:04:29

Jason Hubbard, a US soldier in Iraq whose brothers were both killed in action has told the story of his brother's death.

Man shot dead after high-speed chase

Fri Aug 31 2007 11:35:19

A man has been shot dead by US police, after he allegedly tried to use his vehicle to run officers down in a high-speed car chase.

Bush hits back at Iran comments

Tue Aug 28 2007 21:38:00

US President George W. Bush has accused Iran of fomenting instability in the Middle East.

US attorney general Gonzales resigns

Mon Aug 27 2007 18:20:26

US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has formally resigned, following months of controversy for the Bush administration.

US probes friendly-fire deaths

Sat Aug 25 2007 20:55:48

Three British soldiers killed when a US fighter aircraft dropped a bomb on them as they battled insurgents in Afghanistan have been named.

British Airways pleads guilty in US court

Thu Aug 23 2007 15:42:09

British Airways has pleaded guilty to price-fixing and has been fined $300 million (£150m) by a US court.

Rapper Foxy Brown jailed in the US

Thu Aug 23 2007 11:46:17

Pregnant rapper Foxy Brown has been jailed in the US over violating the terms of her probation by hitting a woman with her Blackberry

Lily's Myspace US apology

Tue Aug 21 2007 15:56:12

Lily Allen has apologised for her verbal attack on the US during her performance at the V Festival this weekend.

Virginia Tech students return to classes

Mon Aug 20 2007 16:05:53

Four months on, students have returned to classes at Virginia Tech, the scene of a bloody massacre which claimed the lives of 33 people.

The FTSE 100 Index has closed up 205.3 points at 6064.2.

FTSE closes at 6064.2

Fri Aug 17 2007 18:09:30

Iraq blasts kill at least 200

Wed Aug 15 2007 13:09:44

At least 200 people have been killed and hundreds wounded in Iraq following co-ordinated suicide fuel tanker bombings blamed on al-Qaeda.

US police hunt Briton's killer

Tue Aug 14 2007 09:41:19

US police are hunting the killer of a 37-year-old British man once voted one of the UK's most eligible bachelors.

Brit stabbed to death in US

Mon Aug 13 2007 17:33:09

A British man has been stabbed to death in the US after apparently intervening in a disturbance.

FTSE closes up 180.7 points

Mon Aug 13 2007 17:16:39

The FTSE 100 Index soared 180.7 points to 6219 as world markets held their nerve after last week's turmoil.

US kills 30 Iraqi 'militants'

Wed Aug 8 2007 16:30:27

The US military has claimed to have killed 30 militants in an air strike in Baghdad.

No contact with trapped miners

Tue Aug 7 2007 18:54:52

The owner of a US mine that collapsed trapping six workers said on Tuesday that he does not know whether the men are alive or dead.

The FTSE 100 has closed 119.7 points higher at 6308.8 helped by banks and mining firms and as investors picked up bargains.

FTSE closes at 6308.8

Tue Aug 7 2007 17:29:18

Six workers are believed to be trapped after a coal mine collapsed in the US on Monday.

US coal miners trapped

Mon Aug 6 2007 22:13:35

Tombstone sets fur flying

Fri Aug 3 2007 08:29:51

A tombstone commemorating a dead dog in the US has got some people barking mad.

Mississippi bridge: 30 missing

Thu Aug 2 2007 22:13:46

Thirty people are missing, feared dead, after 50 vehicles plunged into the Mississippi when a Minneapolis motorway bridge collapsed.

US bridge collapse kills seven

Thu Aug 2 2007 08:11:26

At least seven people are dead after 50 vehicles plunged into the Mississippi River in Minneapolis when a motorway bridge collapsed.

US bridge collapse kills seven

Thu Aug 2 2007 08:10:53

At least seven people are dead after 50 vehicles plunged into the Mississippi River in Minneapolis when a motorway bridge collapsed.

US and Iran to discuss Iraq

Wed Jul 25 2007 10:08:02

US and Iranian envoys will hold talks in Baghdad to discuss Iraq's worsening chaos.

Posh:'Americans didn't get me'

Wed Jul 25 2007 10:08:02

Victoria Beckham has claimed Americans might not have understood her 'ironic' sense of humour after her US show bombed.

Dow Jones finishes on 14,000

Thu Jul 19 2007 21:38:27

US stocks ended higher with the Dow finishing above 14,000 for the first time ever.

Dow Jones finishes on 14,000

Thu Jul 19 2007 21:36:41

US stocks ended higher with the Dow finishing above 14,000 for the first time ever.

Team Beckham are on a charm offensive in the US to win the hearts of their fellow citizens - but has Victoria let the side down already?

Posh gets snubbed in US

Tue Jul 17 2007 15:01:55

Brits' sneak peek at Posh doc

Fri Jul 13 2007 15:04:00

You could be forgiven for thinking the Beckhams' move to the US was all about Posh, in the latest documentary to hit our screens.

Little Britain hits the US

Thu Jul 12 2007 15:48:52

Matt Lucas and David Walliams are to make a US version of Little Britain, it has been announced.

The Beckham's marriage tips

Thu Jul 12 2007 12:56:44

Victoria Beckham has said her marriage was made stronger by claims husband David cheated on her.

Apple's iPhone hits the US

Sat Jun 30 2007 18:29:44

The launch of Apple's new iPhone in New York has sent gadget lovers into a flurry.

Heavy Texas flooding kills 4

Tue Jun 19 2007 10:43:36

Devastating floods in north Texas have killed four people, including a five-year-old girl and her grandmother.

China slams military spending

Thu Jun 14 2007 15:19:07

China has denounced US comments on its defence spending as "irresponsible".

US surgeons' life-changing op

Tue Jun 12 2007 10:13:08

An Irish teenager born without a lower jaw is undergoing a series of operations so that doctors in New York can rebuild his face.

Six shot dead in Wisconsin

Sun Jun 10 2007 22:43:19

Police in the US are investigating a shooting that left six people dead in a house in Wisconsin.

Lily to move in with her man

Mon Jun 4 2007 12:58:19

Lily Allen says she plans to settle down with her boyfriend in a Victorian terraced property in Hackney.

US explorers discover treasure

Sat May 19 2007 20:40:35

Deep sea explorers in the US have reportedly discovered what could be the richest shipwreck treasure in history.

Climate clash looming at G8

Fri May 18 2007 12:49:42

The US will continue to reject emissions targets or cap and trade schemes its chief climate negotiator has said.

Clash looming for US at G8

Fri May 11 2007 15:49:30

The US intends to dilute a declaration on global warming to be made at next month's G8 summit, sources have revealed.

MySpace presidential meetings

Thu May 10 2007 19:48:04

MySpace will hold a series of virtual "town hall" meetings with candidates in the forthcoming US presidential elections.

Queen has last laugh in US

Wed May 9 2007 10:40:02

The Queen has got her own back on President George W Bush after he claimed she had been on the throne since 1776.

The Queen's message from space

Tue May 8 2007 22:32:35

The Queen joined Nasa mission control today as astronauts made contact with the monarch from space.

Tornado wipes out US town

Mon May 7 2007 08:08:21

A tornado has wiped out most of a town in Kansas, killing ten people.

Thousands of Shiite Baghdad residents have taken to the streets in protest against the US construction of a wall.

Iraquis protest at wall

Wed Apr 25 2007 17:12:03

Riot breaks out at US prison

Tue Apr 24 2007 21:03:38

A "full-scale riot" has broken out at a medium-security men's prison in America.

Riot breaks out at US prison

Tue Apr 24 2007 20:47:28

A "full-scale riot" has broken out at a medium-security men's prison in America.