Philippines election attack leaves 21 dead
Twenty-one people abducted in the southern Philippines are found dead in an attack linked to next year's elections.

Menezes family in deal with police
The family of an innocent Brazilian shot dead by officers in London agree compensation with the Metropolitan Police.

Craft sends Saturn moon pictures
The Cassini mission completes a flyby of Saturn's moon Enceladus, sending back data and stunning images of the rippling terrain.

Second Russia arms blast kills eight
At least eight people have been killed at a Russian ammunition depot, 10 days after explosions tore through the same site.

Seven soldiers die in Afghanistan
Four US servicemen and three Afghan soldiers die in Afghanistan, as President Obama continues talks on troop levels.

India uproar over Ayodhya report
India's opposition reacts angrily to reports its leaders were implicated in a mosque demolition which sparked terrible violence.

S Africa creates World Cup courts
The South African government hopes to combat crime at the 2010 football World Cup by setting up special courts.

New iPhone worm is 'more serious'
A second worm which infects modified iPhones has been discovered by security company F-Secure.

'Herbal mushroom' smugglers held
Police in Indian-administered Kashmir arrest four people trying to smuggle the rare medicinal herb, caterpillar fungus, to China.

'Hitler's Mercedes' tracked down for sale to Russian billionaire
A German car dealer working for a Russian billionaire claims he's located a Mercedes car which belonged to Adolf Hitler

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Yellow card after goalkeeper saves cat during match
Goalkeeper Ivan Banovic was booked after rescuing a pitch-invading cat during a top-flight match in Croatia.

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Soderling stuns Nadal in London
Robin Soderling beats world number two Rafael Nadal 6-4 6-4 to cause the first upset of this year's ATP World Tour Finals.

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I considered quitting, says Henry
Thierry Henry thought about quitting international football following his handball in last week's World Cup play-off win over the Republic of Ireland.

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Police send expenses cases to CPS
Four cases have been referred to prosecutors by police investigating parliamentary expenses.

Pc given life for fiancee murder
An ex-Pc is jailed for life for bludgeoning his fiancee days before their wedding then staging a crash to try to cover it up.

Uncle denies killing missing girl
A man accused of murdering his 15-year-old niece in an "honour killing" has said she was "like my daughter".

Residents return to flooded town
Residents and shop owners begin to return to Cockermouth, but many roads and schools remain shut in Cumbria.

Lebanon body confirmed as Briton
Human remains found in Lebanon are confirmed as those of a British journalist kidnapped nearly 25 years ago.

Party leaders detail growth plans
Political party leaders have been telling business leaders at the CBI conference how they will get the UK out of recession.

Wild daughters
What makes a girl turn violent on her mother?

Rural targets
Mexico Mennonites feel impact of drug violence

Chateau Maroc
Morocco's wine growers sniff success abroad

Kabul capital
Property prices go through the roof in Afghanistan

Hello Hollywood
South Asian stars find success on US silver screen

Sting's plea
Rock star urges Brazil to listen to tribal fears

Kenya in HIV/Aids testing drive
Kenyan health officials are launching a controversial drive to get one million people tested for HIV/Aids.

Indian PM Singh begins US visit
Indian PM Manmohan Singh begins a visit to the US for talks expected to be dominated by Afghanistan and nuclear issues.

Yudhoyono says no to corruption case
Indonesian President Yudhoyono says charges should be dropped against two officials believed to have been framed.

Romanians face election run-off
A run-off vote is expected in Romania after none of the 12 candidates won outright in the presidential election's first round.

Hamas 'debating Shalit swap deal'
Members of Hamas are in Cairo to discuss a prisoner swap for the captured Israeli soldier, Gilad Shalit, reports say.

Reliance bids for LyondellBasell
Energy giant Reliance Industries bids for a controlling stake in bankrupt US petrochemicals firm LyondellBasell.

Tax credits boost US home sales
Sales of previously-owned US homes jumped by 10.1% in October as buyers rushed to take advantage of tax credits.

Gene clue to brain tumour growth
Scientists have pinpointed a mutated gene as key to the development of some types of glioma brain tumour.

Four posthumous gongs for Jackson
Singer Michael Jackson makes history by winning four posthumous prizes at the American Music Awards.

Design fixed for 1,000mph car
The UK team aiming to smash its own land speed record by driving a car beyond 1,000mph settles on a final design for the vehicle.

Games 'permit' virtual war crimes
Many war games allow players to commit what would be war crimes in the real world, finds a study.