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Serbia seeks UN boost on Kosovo
The UN General Assembly is to meet to debate Serbia's challenge to the legality of Kosovo's independence.
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US rivals trade blows on economy
The US presidential candidates spar over the global financial crisis and foreign policy in their second televised debate.
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Maldives begin historic election
The first multi-party presidential polls in the Maldives open, with President Gayoom seeking a seventh term.
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Fraudsters 'target bank accounts'
Credit restrictions in the financial crisis are causing identity fraudsters to target existing bank accounts, a report says.
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More turmoil hits Asian markets
Asian markets plummet in early trading after Wall St stocks closed at their lowest levels for five years.
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NHS 'needs flying doctor network'
The NHS needs a network of flying doctors to cope with the closure of accident and emergency units, experts say.
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Probiotics 'worthless' for eczema
'Friendly' bacteria found in yoghurt and health drinks have no effect on the symptoms of eczema, evidence suggests.
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Circumcision's HIV impact doubted
There is no hard evidence that circumcision protects gay men from contracting HIV, research shows.
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Tense stand-off in Thai capital
Troops are on the streets of Bangkok after the Thai capital's worst anti-government protests for 16 years.
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UK firm in US body armour pay-out
A subsidiary of UK defence giant BAE Systems has agreed to pay millions of dollars to the US government over defective body armour.
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Guantanamo Bay ruling angers US
The White House criticises a US judge who ruled 17 Chinese Muslims held at Guantanamo Bay should be freed into the US.
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UK government to unveil bank rescue
The UK government is poised to announce details of a comprehensive £50bn rescue package for the banking system.
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Ex-leader extradited to Guatemala
Mexico extradites former Guatemalan president Alfonso Portillo to his home country to face corruption charges.
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Bush urges joint crisis response
US President George W Bush calls for co-ordinated action by industrialised countries to tackle the worldwide credit crunch.
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US stocks sink to five-year low
The financial crisis sends US stocks to their lowest levels in five years despite earlier gains on European markets.
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Stars out for High School Musical
The stars of High School Musical 3: Senior Year arrive for the film's UK premiere in London.
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Iran announces plans for a car designed specially for women
Iran announces plans for a car designed specially for women, with features aimed at appealing to females.
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Big-money England match in doubt
The $20m match between England and Sir Allen Stanford's Caribbean team is in doubt after a High Court ruling over sponsorship.
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