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Obama 'to unveil Treasury chief'
A senior aide to Barack Obama confirms that New York banking chief Timothy Geithner will be named treasury secretary.
Chavez tested in Venezuelan polls
Venezuelans vote for 22 state governors and over 300 mayors, in a key test for President Hugo Chavez.
G-Bissau leader's home under fire
Guinea-Bissau's president says his residence has been fired on, in a gun battle which left at least one person dead.
Germans held in Kosovo over blast
Three Germans are held in Kosovo over a blast at the EU envoy's office, amid reports they are intelligence officers.
Dalai Lama urges Chinese contacts
The Dalai Lama asks Tibetan exiles to improve contacts with ordinary Chinese, but warns that their leaders remain a threat.
UK 'to cut taxes' in rescue package
Britain's Labour government is expected to cut sales tax on Monday in an emergency package aimed at reviving the economy.
Apec leaders make free-trade vow
Leaders from Asia-Pacific nations meeting in Peru pledge not to raise trade barriers in the face of the worldwide financial crisis.
Abbas threatens early elections
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas warns he will call elections if talks with Hamas fail to make progress.
Thai protesters in 'final battle'
Thousands of protesters gather in the Thai capital for what they call a "final battle" to oust the government.
Couple sues after nude photos on lost phone are posted on internet
A US couple sue McDonald's for $3m (£2m) after nude photos of the woman, which were on her husband's mobile phone, ended up on the internet.
Vatican 'forgives' John Lennon's Jesus boast
A Vatican newspaper has forgiven the late former Beatle, John Lennon, for saying the band were more popular than Jesus.
Live text - Premier League
Sunderland host West Ham after Tottenham climb out of the bottom three with a 1-0 win over Blackburn.
Australia clinch easy Gabba win
Australia wrap up a comfortable 149-run victory over New Zealand in Brisbane.
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Tibet crossroads
The Dalai Lama rallies supporters in call for unity
'Dirty war'
Kidnap and torture in Russian republic of Ingushetia
Grand designs
Islamic museum puts Doha on the cultural map
Fight for justice
Fierce debate rages over Franco's legacy
End game
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Seething anger
Why the Swiss want bank bosses fed to crocodiles
Zimbabwe denies bar on Annan team
Zimbabwe denies refusing entry to a team led by former UN chief Kofi Annan and ex-US president Jimmy Carter.
Citigroup seeks 'emergency cash'
Citigroup is in emergency talks with the US Treasury to gain extra funding amid uncertainty over its future, reports say.
Arrest over Japan ministry murder
Japanese police arrest a man for weapons possession after he confesses to murdering a former health vice-minister.
Shots fired near Georgia leader
Shots are fired as a motorcade carrying Georgia's president neared South Ossetia, Georgian officials say.
'Israel spy' put to death in Iran
A 45-year-old Iranian man convicted of spying for Iran's arch foe Israel is hanged, reports from Tehran say.
Violence marks Kashmir election
Violence erupts during the second stage of heavily policed state elections in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Four police officers die in crash
Four police officers have been killed in an early morning road accident in County Down, Northern Ireland.
US shares up on 'Treasury choice'
US shares rise sharply on reports that President-elect Barack Obama has chosen his treasury secretary, reassuring investors.
Light-wave implant hope for deaf
An implant which works by firing infrared light into the inner ear is being investigated by US researchers.
Sea eagles could be reintroduced
Conservationists plan to bring the sea eagle, the UK's largest bird of prey, back to the skies above England.
Guns N' Roses album on sale in US
Guns N' Roses finally launch their highly-anticipated album Chinese Democracy in the US.
IBM to build brain-like computers
A collaboration in the US is aiming to create artificial brain circuits that mimic the structure and workings of neurons.
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