http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/default.stmGet the latest BBC World News: international news, features and analysis from Africa, Americas, South Asia, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.en-gbThu, 16 Jul 2009 03:49:03 GMTCopyright: (C) British Broadcasting Corporation, see http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/help/rss/4498287.stm for terms and conditions of reusehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/syndication/15http://news.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/bbc_news_120x60.gifhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/default.stmRussian President Dmitry Medvedev expresses "outrage" at the murder of human rights activist Natalia Estemirova. http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/europe/8153115.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8153115.stmThu, 16 Jul 2009 01:49:18 GMTEuropeInterim Honduran leader Roberto Micheletti says he is willing to step down, but only if ousted President Zelaya does not return.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/americas/8153128.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8153128.stmThu, 16 Jul 2009 03:48:50 GMTAmericasThe US space agency Nasa successfully launches the space shuttle Endeavour - at the sixth attempt.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/sci/tech/8153091.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8153091.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 23:03:11 GMTScience & EnvironmentChina's gross domestic product grows 7.9% in the second quarter but officials warn the economic recovery is still weak and volatile.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/business/8153138.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8153138.stmThu, 16 Jul 2009 03:33:58 GMTBusinessDamaged black boxes are recovered from a plane that crashed in Iran with the loss of all 168 on board, say officials.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/middle_east/8153069.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8153069.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 22:19:11 GMTMiddle EastAmnesty International says many of those displaced by Colombia's armed conflict are being targeted by groups who want their land. http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/americas/8150130.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8150130.stmThu, 16 Jul 2009 00:04:43 GMTAmericasA Zambian newspaper editor faces an obscenity charge over harrowing images of a pregnant woman denied health care. http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/africa/8153003.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/8153003.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 20:31:38 GMTAfricaThe prime ministers of India and Pakistan are expected to meet on the sidelines of the Non-Aligned Movement's summit in Egypt.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/middle_east/8150989.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8150989.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 21:29:58 GMTMiddle EastDays of talks on a possible bail-out of troubled US lender CIT come to an end without any pledge of support.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/business/8153123.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8153123.stmThu, 16 Jul 2009 01:16:44 GMTBusinessAmerican troops are not to be banned from smoking in war zones, the US Defence Department says.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/americas/8153094.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8153094.stmThu, 16 Jul 2009 00:19:33 GMTAmericasA man in the United States is charged $23 quadrillion for a packet of cigarettes at his local petrol station.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/americas/8152278.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8152278.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 16:24:45 GMTAmericasTiger Woods will start as firm favourite when the 138th Open Championship begins at Turnberry on Thursday.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/golf/8152650.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/golf/8152650.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 16:52:24 GMTGolfMark Cavendish produces a stunning sprint finish to win stage 11 of the Tour de France and equal Barry Hoban's British record of eight stage wins.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/other_sports/cycling/8152489.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/cycling/8152489.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 15:24:21 GMTCyclingThe dreams and aims of a Burmese opposition leaderhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/programmes/newsnight/8150885.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/newsnight/8150885.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 23:17:25 GMTNewsnightPlight of displaced on Pakistan's other frontlinehttp://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/south_asia/8152366.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/8152366.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 23:34:27 GMTSouth AsiaThe part scientific curiosity played in the Moon landingshttp://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/sci/tech/8152431.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8152431.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 16:17:35 GMTScience & EnvironmentLost backpacker lucky to pull off Outback comebackhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8152562.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8152562.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 17:05:44 GMTAsia-PacificHow an energy project revitalised an Ethiopian villagehttp://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/africa/8150391.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/8150391.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 17:21:24 GMTAfricaUS supermarkets lower food prices to keep customershttp://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/business/8148175.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8148175.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 16:13:58 GMTBusinessOfficials in Nigeria welcome a 60-day truce declared by the main oil-rebel group, days after they carried out a deadly attack.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/africa/8152411.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/8152411.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 16:05:58 GMTAfricaThe veteran president of Congo-Brazzaville, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, wins a new term in office after a disputed poll.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/africa/8152820.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/8152820.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 19:06:30 GMTAfricaThe Senate health committee approves its version of a bill to restructure the US healthcare system. http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/americas/8152382.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8152382.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 21:59:35 GMTAmericasGeneral Motors is to invest more than $1bn in Brazil, developing two new car models.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/business/8153097.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8153097.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 22:11:11 GMTBusinessA powerful earthquake strikes off the New Zealand coast, prompting a brief tsunami warning.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8151530.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8151530.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 16:11:10 GMTAsia-PacificOrganisers of the Melbourne International Film Festival defy calls from China not to show a film about an exiled Uighur leader.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8152385.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/8152385.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 15:17:41 GMTAsia-PacificA Spanish woman who became the world's oldest new mother when she gave birth to twins in 2006 at the age of 66 has died.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/health/8152002.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8152002.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 12:46:05 GMTHealthEx-PM Tony Blair is the UK candidate for president of the European Council, a government minister says. http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk_politics/8152099.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8152099.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 16:30:23 GMTPoliticsA group of soldiers who took part in Israel's offensive in Gaza say widespread abuses were committed against civilians.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/middle_east/8149464.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/8149464.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 15:00:25 GMTMiddle EastUS Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warns Iran that the US will not extend its offer of engagement indefinitely.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/americas/8152299.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8152299.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 18:28:03 GMTAmericasFighting between militants and the army in Pakistan's Swat valley kills nine, as displaced people stream back.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/south_asia/8151085.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/8151085.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 13:32:14 GMTSouth AsiaA Kashmir court appeals to the people of Shopian district to end their strike over the alleged murders of two women.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/south_asia/8151453.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/8151453.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 11:02:17 GMTSouth AsiaIn many ways, the G8 meeting in L'Aquila - the Italian town hit by an earthquake three months ago - broke the mould of traditional summits, says Bridget Kendall. http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/europe/8145847.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8145847.stmSat, 11 Jul 2009 12:05:19 GMTEuropeRussian billonaire, Oleg Deripaska, normally tries to avoid the media spotlight, but Tim Whewell was able to spend some time with him and gain an insight into his life.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/programmes/from_our_own_correspondent/8144562.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/from_our_own_correspondent/8144562.stmWed, 15 Jul 2009 09:08:58 GMTFrom Our Own CorrespondentDowning Street has denied claims that British troops in Afghanistan are under-equipped. 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