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'Elite troops' needed in DR Congo
The 3,000 extra UN troops being sent to DR Congo must be elite soldiers from Europe, the UN's ex-peacekeeping chief says.
'No justification' for Brand show
Lewd calls to actor Andrew Sachs were a "deplorable intrusion with no editorial justification", the BBC Trust says.
India navy 'to go after pirates'
The Indian navy is given formal approval by the United Nations to go after pirate ships in Somali waters, the BBC learns.
Found: Body of Copernicus, man who revealed the solar system
Polish researchers say they have solved an ancient mystery and identified the remains of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.
Burma comic jailed for 45 years
Popular Burmese comedian and activist Zarganar is sentenced to 45 years in jail in the latest of a string of imprisonments.
Asbestos victims win 'test case'
Asbestos-related cancer victims and their families have won an important test case over access to compensation.
Fierce gun battle rocks Mogadishu
At least 15 people are killed as insurgents attack the Somali capital, Mogadishu, witnesses say.
US global dominance 'set to wane'
US dominance is likely to weaken by 2025 as India and China grow stronger, a new Washington intelligence report says.
Madonna granted divorce in London
Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie are granted a "quickie divorce" at the High Court in London.
'Hindu terrorism'
The phrase provoking strong emotions in India
Man Utd suffer Brown injury blow
Manchester United defender Wes Brown is out for up to five weeks following exploratory ankle surgery.
Iraqis protest against troop deal
Supporters of Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr stage protests in Baghdad against a deal to allow US troops to remain in Iraq.
Gallas will stay on - Winterburn
Former Arsenal defender Nigel Winterburn believes Arsene Wenger will keep faith with William Gallas as captain, despite his recent outbursts.
Bomb hits Pakistan Shia funeral
At least five people have been killed in a blast at the funeral of a Shia cleric in north-western Pakistan, police say.
First test for interplanetary net
Nasa has successfully tested a communications system designed to work in deep space modelled on the internet
French Socialists in run-off vote
France's opposition Socialists face a run-off vote for a new leader, after a first ballot failed to produce a winner.
SA 'racist' killer faces prison
A judge is due to sentence an 18-year-old white South African, who has admitted killing four black people.
Shoot-out in north Lebanon city
One person is killed and three are wounded in a shoot-out in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli, security forces say.
Hollywood talks over actors row
Studios and an actors' union meet in Hollywood amid deadlocked talks over payment contracts.
Presidency reform passed by Duma
A bill to extend Russia's presidential term from four to six years wins the overwhelming backing of MPs.