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Markets mixed in volatile trade
Most world markets climb on a day of volatility amid persistent worries over the strength of financial institutions.
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Race turns bitter as debate looms
The US presidential candidates exchange barbs as they prepare for their second debate in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Iran 'forces down foreign plane'
Iran says a foreign plane has been forced to land there, amid reports - which the US denies - that it was American.
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Troops confront Bangkok protests
Thai troops are deployed in the capital after police fail for a second time to disperse anti-government protesters.
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Hijacked tanks 'for South Sudan'
The BBC sees evidence suggesting a Ukrainian ship held by pirates off Somalia is carrying tanks bound for South Sudan.
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Australian jet plunge injures 40
A plane makes an emergency landing in Australia after 40 people are injured following a "sudden change in altitude".
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Iraq says US troop deal is close
The US and Iraq are close to an agreement over US troops remaining in Iraq after 2008, Iraq's foreign minister says.
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Euro MPs stick to climate targets
Euro MPs refuse to dilute emissions targets, despite pressure to protect industry in the economic downturn.
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Meat 'ups prostate cancer risk'
Eating meat and dairy products may increase the risk of prostate cancer, research suggests.
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'Deepest ever' living fish filmed - 7.5km down
The "deepest ever" living fish are discovered 7.5km down, scientists say.
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Big money England match in doubt
The $20m (£11.5m) match between England and a Caribbean team in Antigua is in doubt because of an argument over sanctioning for the match.
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Ganguly to quit after Test series
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is to retire after the upcoming Test series against Australia in India.
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Village dilemma
Shall we stand up to the Pakistan Taleban?
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Day in pictures
A series of striking images from around the world
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US election quiz
How closely are you following the US vote?
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Comedy of terrors
Iraqi actors brave bombs to put on hit show
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Red hot
From flickers to flames in your pictures of Africa
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In pictures
Chinese art is the focus of Saatchi Gallery exhibition
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Somali shoppers killed by shells
Shells are fired near Mogadishu's main market, leaving at least 20 people dead, witnesses say.
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Prophet bride book appears in US
A novel about the Prophet Muhammad's child bride appears in the US after an attack on the UK publisher.
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Paedophile faces new Thai charges
Convicted Canadian paedophile Christopher Neil appears in a Thai court to face a new charge of abusing children.
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EU opens 'job centre' in Africa
The EU opens a "job centre" in Mali, hoping fewer young Africans will risk their lives trying to get to Europe.
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Yemen seizes 'Israel-linked' cell
Yemen's president says the security services have arrested a group of alleged Islamist militants linked to Israel.
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Tata announces new plant for Nano
India's Tata Motors is to build the world's cheapest car, the Nano, in Gujarat state following a row over land for its original site.
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Banks' share prices fall sharply
Banking shares have fallen in London amid news that the bosses of big banks had met Chancellor Alistair Darling to discuss fundraising.
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