US medic jailed over Iraq murder
US sailor is sentenced to 10 years in jail over his role in the murder of an Iraqi man, but will only serve one year.

Latvians vote in general election
Latvians head to the polls, but low turnout is expected amid a lack of issues and series of corruption scandals.

Mexican police 'probed on drugs'
The entire police force of the Mexican city of Tijuana is under investigation for links with organised crime.

Blair-Rice talks to focus on Iran
Tony Blair and Condoleezza Rice will discuss possible sanctions against Iran when they meet at Chequers.

Putin calls for Georgia pressure
Russia's President Vladimir Putin urges international pressure on Georgia, as tensions continue to escalate.

Mars orbiter looks down on rover
Nasa's Opportunity Mars rover is pictured from space by the recently arrived Reconnaissance Orbiter.

UK boost for baldness therapy
A UK biotechnology firm is developing a robot to grow hair follicle cells for use in treating baldness.

Blair in Afghanistan troops pledge
British forces in Afghanistan will be provided with whatever resources they need, the prime minister says.

Truce halts Bolivia mine violence
A truce halts a violent miners' dispute in Bolivia that has left 16 dead, as the minister for mines is sacked.

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F1: Ferrari duo on top
Felipe Massa claims an all-Ferrari front row in qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix, with Renault's Fernando Alonso only fifth fastest.

Sudan denies 'threat' over Darfur
Sudan's government denies warning African and Arab countries not to send peacekeepers to Darfur.

Summit on Ivory Coast crisis ends
West African leaders end a summit on how to administer Ivory Coast, but refuse to disclose what was decided.

Canada in protest over rendition
Canada is to protest formally to the US over the case of a Canadian deported to Syria over alleged terror links.

Argentine missing witness rally
Thousands in Argentina demand the return of a key witness who disappeared after giving landmark evidence.

UN issues N Korea nuclear warning
The UN Security Council issues a statement calling on North Korea to call off any planned nuclear test.

China threatens shoe retaliation
China says the EU's decision to apply a two-year tariff on shoe exports was flawed and warns it may respond in kind.

Astronauts set for mini-missions
Astronauts from Europe and other nations could fly early to the space station to make ready new laboratories.

Cancer jab plea for young girls
All girls of 11 in the EU should be vaccinated against a virus causing cervical cancer, a medical journal says.

Palestinian PM collapses at rally
Palestinian PM Ismail Haniya collapses while addressing tens of thousands of supporters in the Gaza Strip.

Powers to discuss Iran sanctions
Six key nations holding talks on Iran's nuclear programme agree to start discussions at the UN on possible sanctions.

Fighting mars Lanka peace moves
Sri Lanka's military and Tamil Tigers engage in fresh fighting the day after the Tigers agreed to peace talks.

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Khan resigns as Pakistan chairman
Shaharyar Khan quits as chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Thousands going to 'poor schools'
A top government adviser says about 80,000 children go to underperforming secondary schools each year.

Kerkorian ditches GM share plans
Investor Kirk Kerkorian cancels plans to buy more GM shares after the firm ends tie-up talks with Renault and Nissan.

Chemo makes brain 'work' harder
Chemotherapy produces long-term changes in the part of the brain dealing with memory, research suggests.

Sharks swim into political waters
Australian environmentalists urge state and federal authorities to do more to help grey nurse sharks.

Cricket machine masters bowling
A machine that can replicate the spin and swing of bowlers is developed at a UK university.

Parental warning for Saatchi show
Visitors to a new exhibition are warned of sexually explicit works and that parental guidance may be required.

The Green Room
British farmers can meet the nation's demand for both food and fuel crops, argues Peter Kendall, in the Green Room.