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Pakistan trio hit by ICC charges

Three Pakistan cricketers accused of corruption are set to be questioned again by police, after being charged and provisionally suspended by the International Cricket Council.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:20:35 GMT

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Middle East talks 'constructive'

Israeli and Palestinian leaders meet in Washington for the first direct peace talks in nearly two years and agree a framework for negotiations.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:12:31 GMT

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'Big drop' in alcohol consumption

Alcohol consumption has fallen faster than ever, figures from the British Beer and Pub Association suggest.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:38:56 GMT

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School lottery 'failed in aim'

England's first city-wide lottery system aimed at solving the problem of allocating places at over-subscribed schools failed to give poorer children equal access to top schools, academics say.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:49:43 GMT

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Mexican clash 'kills 27 gunmen'

Twenty-seven suspected drug gang members are killed in a clash with troops near the US border, Mexico's army says, hours after the country's president vows to continue the fight against drug cartels.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:28:03 GMT

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Earl weakens as it nears US coast

Hurricane Earl weakens as it nears the US East Coast, though officials warn it remains "large and powerful".

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:16:25 GMT

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Openness urged on UK's emissions

The government's chief environment scientist calls for more openness in admitting the UK's cuts in greenhouse gas emissions are an illusion.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:49:34 GMT

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BBC defends Thompson No 10 visit

The BBC denies the director general compromised its independence by visiting Downing Street to discuss coverage of the government's spending cuts.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:01:32 GMT

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Bone drug linked to cancer risk

Long-term use of bone-strengthening drugs may boost the risk of oesophageal cancer, a study suggests.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:03:52 GMT

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Cheryl Cole 'to be given divorce'

X Factor judge Cheryl Cole will reportedly be granted a divorce from her footballer husband Ashley in a court hearing on Friday.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:26:45 GMT

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Compost sparks Legionnaire's fear

Gardeners are being warned about the risk of Legionnaire's disease from compost after a pensioner developed the disease after handling compost.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:03:58 GMT

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UKIP meets as leader hunt begins

UK Independence Party members gather for their autumn conference in Torquay with the search for a new leader top of its agenda.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:15:48 GMT

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New York dims the lights to save birds from collision

A growing number of New York sky-scrapers switch off their lights at night to help reduce the number of migratory birds hitting the buildings.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:52:21 GMT

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Royal Mail puts first 'intelligent' stamp on sale

The Royal Mail launches the world's first "intelligent" stamp, the first to work with image recognition technology.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:21:00 GMT

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England pressure inspires Capello

England coach Fabio Capello says he hopes the pressure of expectation over the team's Euro 2012 qualifier with Bulgaria will bring out the best in him.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:30:23 GMT

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Federer progresses as seeds fall

Roger Federer overcomes windy conditions to beat Andreas Beck and reach the US Open third round, but seeds Nikolay Davydenko and Maran Cilic crash out.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:01:05 GMT

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Beckham eyes 11 September return

Former England captain David Beckham hopes to play for the LA Galaxy against Columbus Crew on 11 September.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:09:47 GMT

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McCulloch and Naismith in for Scots

Lee McCulloch and Steven Naismith are among six Rangers players in the Scotland team to face Lithuania on Friday.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:15:34 GMT

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Montenegro v Wales (Fri)

Team news ahead of Wales' 2012 European Championship Group G opener in Montenegro on Friday.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:28:24 GMT

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Missing boy found safe and well

A four-year-old boy who was allegedly abducted by his foster parents in Lincolnshire is found safe and well by police.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:51:09 GMT

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