Gadhafi heading to Italy to mark pact 28/08/10 |Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi plans to travel to Italy this weekend, a year after his historic trip there to mark closer ties between the two countries.
Report: Kim Jong Il may have met Hu 28/08/10 |North Korean leader Kim Jong Il may have met with Chinese President Hu Jintao on Friday, South Korea's official news agency reported.
Soldiers fight off attacks in Afghanistan 28/08/10 |Afghan soldiers and coalition troops stopped two attacks on military bases in Khost province Saturday, the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force said.
Police in new appeal on dead UK 'spy' 28/08/10 |A man who reportedly worked for Britain's spy agencies and was found dead in London this week was seen alive much later than investigators earlier thought, police said Saturday.
Thousands evacuate British Museum 28/08/10 |About 8,000 people evacuated the British Museum Saturday after authorities received complaints from about 10 people of eye and throat irritation, a spokeswoman for the museum said.
Glenn Beck talks faith at big rally 28/08/10 |The planned large rally by Fox News Channel and radio talk show host Glenn Beck on Saturday on the National Mall is causing controversy because of its location and timing.
Paris Hilton arrested on drug charge 28/08/10 |Paris Hilton was released from a Las Vegas, Nevada, jail Saturday morning after being arrested late the night before on suspicion of cocaine possession, police said Saturday.
Iraq on alert amid bomb campaign fears 28/08/10 |Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has warned of likely attacks across the country and put security forces on high alert following a recent wave of 20 bomb attacks.
'Plan B' in works to help trapped miners 28/08/10 |The 33 miners trapped in a Chilean mine have been told for the first time that they will be stranded up to four months. But a proposed "Plan B" may hasten their rescue.
More deaths feared in Pakistan as waters recede 28/08/10 |The death toll from Pakistan's massive flooding could rise substantially as flood waters recede and more bodies surface, government officials say.
China gridlock traps drivers for 9 days 23/08/10 |Think you had a hellish commute this morning? Just be thankful you're not on National Expressway 110 in China, where a traffic jam stretching more than 100 km (62 miles) has forced drivers to keep their feet planted on brake pedals for nine days.
Michael Jackson's doctor back in court 23/08/10 |When Dr. Conrad Murray returns to a Los Angeles court Monday afternoon, he is likely to be hounded by dozens of Michael Jackson fans angry about the pop star's death.
Biden predicts successful Iraqi future 23/08/10 |Vice President Joe Biden delivered an optimistic assessment of the political situation in Iraq on Monday, predicting a successful formation of a new unity government in Baghdad and declaring that attempts by al Qaeda to inflame sectarian tensions have "utterly failed."
U.N.: Health threat to Pakistan survivors 23/08/10 |The misery of Pakistan's flooding, which has already displaced millions, is showing up in the form of communicable illnesses, the United Nations said Monday.
Karzai to launch anti-corruption units 23/08/10 |Afghan President Hamid Karzai is expected to announce Monday a plan for two special anti-corruption units -- set up with U.S. help and participation -- to operate without government interference.
On beat at Notting Hill Carnival 27/08/10 |Ch Supt Michael Johnson speaks about being on duty at the Notting Hill Carnival for 30 years.
Warrington crush Leeds to retain Cup 28/08/10 |Warrington Wolves retain the Challenge Cup with a dominant display against Leeds Rhinos at Wembley.
Ruthless England close on victory 28/08/10 |England are scenting a comprehensive victory at Lord's after bowling out Pakistan for 74 and then reducing them to 41-4 in their second innings.
Live - Saturday football 28/08/10 |Manchester United host West Ham after Premier League champions Chelsea make it three wins out of three on a busy day of football.
'Special Pc' councillor resigns 28/08/10 |A special constable who won a council by-election stands down less than two weeks after his victory after being told his appointment was a conflict of interest.
MI6 death tests 'will take days' 28/08/10 |Investigators are several days from discovering what killed an MI6 worker found dead in his London flat, police warn.
Father and son hit by propeller 28/08/10 |A father and son from Stoke-on-Trent are seriously injured after being thrown from their boat off the coast of Cornwall and run over twice by the outboard motor.
Man hurt in vehicle arson attacks 28/08/10 |A man is treated for smoke inhalation after his camper van is among vehicles believed to have been set alight in Telford.
Pool reopens after boy's death 28/08/10 |Hambleton Leisure Centre's swimming pool reopens three days after an incident in which an eight-year-old boy died.
Wootton Bassett flypast tribute 28/08/10 |More than 100 microlight aircraft take to the skies above Wootton Bassett in a tribute to the armed services.
Hundreds of piglets die in fire 28/08/10 |More than 500 piglets are killed and another 100 sows die in the second fire in a year at a Lincolnshire piggery.
Letters sent over teacher arrests 28/08/10 |Letters are sent to parents with pupils at two Solihull schools after two teachers are arrested on suspicion of possessing indecent images of children.
Three injured as quake shakes Iran 28/08/10 |An earthquake has shaken an area in northern Iran, injuring three people and causing damage in three villages, state television reported.
Economists upbeat at British growth figures 28/08/10 |Economic growth in Britain has grown at its fastest pace in nine years, going up by 1.2 per cent in the second quarter.
Iraq inquiry accused of ignoring civilian death toll 28/08/10 |The official inquiry into the Iraq war being held in London has been accused of ignoring the deaths of the estimated 100,000 Iraqi civilians who have been killed since the 2003 invasion.
Germany unlikely to reopen Nazi hitman case 28/08/10 |Israel appears to have lost a bid to have a fugitive described as a Nazi hitman re-investigated for the murder of 22 Jews in the Netherlands during World War II.
Wall Street rallies after Bernanke speech 28/08/10 |Wall Street has rallied after Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke offered reassurances the US central bank was ready to step in if the economy faltered.
Day snatches lead as Tiger falters 28/08/10 |Australia's Jason Day rolled in a 26-foot putt to complete a run of three straight birdies that vaulted him into the second-round lead after Tiger Woods suffered a back-nine meltdown at the Barclays.
North Korea launches cyber charm offensive 28/08/10 |North Korea is flooding cyberspace, inundating social media with pictures, audio and video in its biggest global propaganda drive yet.
DiCaprio wins restraining order against 'wife' 28/08/10 |Leonardo DiCaprio has been granted a restraining order against a woman who believes she is his wife and is carrying his child, called Jesus.
France dismisses UN criticism of Roma round-up 28/08/10 |France has dismissed as caricatured UN concerns over the expulsion of Roma gypsies, insisting the policy was legal and denying that president Nicolas Sarkozy had stigmatised the minority.
BBC boss defends TV licence fee 28/08/10 |The director-general of the BBC, Mark Thompson, has defended the corporation against attacks by one of its main rivals and other critics in Britain.
Quake in Iran kills three, injures dozens 28/08/10 |At least three people were killed and dozens injured by an earthquake that jolted northern Iran, state radio reported on Saturday.
Scores turn out to bury Philippine hostage-taker 28/08/10 |Scores of mourners have attended the burial of the sacked policeman who hijacked a bus in Manila, triggering a hostage crisis in which eight Hong Kong tourists were killed.
'Colossal' Pakistan flood disaster worsens 27/08/10 |The Indus River in southern Pakistan has breached flood defences, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people.
Lampard to miss Euro qualifiers 28/08/10 |Frank Lampard will miss England's opening Euro 2012 qualifiers against Bulgaria and Switzerland, with Chelsea club-mate John Terry also doubtful.
Webber takes pole for Belgian GP 28/08/10 |Championship leader Mark Webber starts the Belgian Grand Prix from pole position after a rain-affected qualifying session in Spa.
Web getting walkers out and about 28/08/10 |The internet is helping people get out and enjoy walking in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, says the National Trust.
Paris Hilton in US cocaine arrest 28/08/10 |American socialite Paris Hilton is arrested in Las Vegas for alleged possession of cocaine after being stopped in a car, police say.
Go-slow on roads as traffic peaks 28/08/10 |Drivers face long delays as bank holiday traffic reaches its peak, motoring organisations report.
New breaches hit Pakistani town 28/08/10 |Officials race to save the town of Thatta in Pakistan, where the raging Indus river has breached more flood defences.
Anger as US conservatives rally 28/08/10 |Tens of thousands of US conservatives hold a rally in Washington on the anniversary of a key civil rights speech, sparking criticism and a counter-protest.
Kane wins Edinburgh comedy award 28/08/10 |The Foster's Edinburgh Comedy awards top prize goes to Russell Kane, with the newcomer accolade going to Roisin Conaty.
Chile mine rescue drill prepared 28/08/10 |Rescuers begin assembling the special drill which will be used to make an escape shaft for 33 trapped Chilean miners.
Battle of Britain aces fly again 28/08/10 |Battle of Britain veterans take to the skies again in a special memorial flight as part of the 70th anniversary celebrations.
First pictures of PM's new baby 28/08/10 |The first pictures of David and Samantha Cameron's baby daughter Florence are released following her birth on Tuesday.
Government scrapping NHS Direct 28/08/10 |The coalition government confirms plans to scrap the NHS Direct helpline in England and replace it with an alternative service.
Wigan complete Caldwell signing 23/08/10 |Wigan sign Scotland defender Steven Caldwell, who was a free agent after leaving Burnley, on a one-year contract.
Liverpool keen on PSV's Toivonen 23/08/10 |PSV Eindhoven say Liverpool have been in touch over the possibility of signing their striker Ola Toivonen.
Farah named in Commonwealths team 23/08/10 |Double European gold medallist Mo Farah is among 100 English athletes in the team for the 2010 Commonwealth Games which will be held in Delhi in October.
U.N. Congo Report Offers New View on Genocide 28/08/10 |Rwandan troops and their rebel allies are said to have killed tens of thousands of members of the Hutu ethnic group, including civilians.
U.S. Wary of Example Set by Tribunal Case 28/08/10 |The White House is worried that the first case to go to trial under new rules could damage credibility among allies.
Paris Hilton Arrested on Drug Charge 28/08/10 |Police say Paris Hilton has been arrested for possession of cocaine after officers stopped the car she was in on a Las Vegas street late Friday night.
In Hard Times, One New Bank (Double-Wide) 28/08/10 |The only new start-up bank to open in the United States this year operates out of a secondhand double-wide trailer, on a bare lot in Lake Charles, La.
Pakistanis Scramble to Stay Ahead of Floodwaters 28/08/10 |A town that had been evacuated because of the threat of flooding filled up again with tens of thousands of people after the Indus River broke its embankments.
Thousands Hear Beck and Palin at Washington Rally 28/08/10 |The event organized by the conservative broadcaster Glenn Beck was held at the site of Martin Luther King Jr.?s famous ?I Have A Dream? speech exactly 47 years ago to the day.
Central Bankers Are Told Recovery May Be Slow 28/08/10 |An authority on the history of financial crises points to a pattern of slow growth after ?large destabilizing events? like the 2007 collapse of the housing market.
For Republicans, an ?80 Déjà Vu? 28/08/10 |Parallels are emerging between the Senate election of 1980 and the campaign of 2010 as a conservative rebellion threatens to reshape the Senate.
Medical Use of Marijuana Costs Some a Paycheck 28/08/10 |
On the prospective employer that sent him for a drug test even though he had mentioned his use of medical marijuana.In some cases, workers have been fired for failing drug tests despite having prescriptions saying, in effect, that what they are doing is legal.
Graft-Fighting Prosecutor Is Dismissed in Afghanistan 28/08/10 |One of the country?s most senior prosecutors said that President Hamid Karzai fired him this week after he repeatedly refused to block corruption investigations.
Floods in Pakistan Pour South 23/08/10 |President Asif Ali Zardari ordered authorities to save Shadad Kot, a city of 150,000, as floodwaters came within half a mile of the city over the weekend.
Talks ?Doable,? Says Palestinian Official 23/08/10 |Saeb Erekat echoed remarks by the Israeli prime minister a day earlier that a peace agreement would be difficult but ?possible.?