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US marines rescue ship from pirates
US Marines have boarded and seized a vessel hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia, navy officials say.
Seeing into space
Stunning images captured by earthbound astronomers
Noel Gallagher puts music on hold
Former Oasis star Noel Gallagher tells fans not to expect any solo material in the near future, following the band's split last year.
'I may still play for England'
David Beckham says he still has a chance of playing for England if he stays fit and plays well as he prepares for a possible return to first-team action for LA Galaxy.
Armagh murder 'a frenzied attack'
Police say a man murdered in Armagh last week was stabbed in a frenzied and unprovoked attack.
Boxing game to aid health fight
A boxing game is spearheading attempts to get middle-aged men in Teesside to get more regular exercise.
Salmond urges unity on carriers
First Minister Alex Salmond writes to the leaders of Scotland's political parties urging a "united front" over the UK's strategic defence review.
Bomb scare toy pony blown up
A child's toy sparked a bomb scare in Orlando after it was left unattended in a cul-de-sac.
Beckham still hopeful on England
Former England captain David Beckham has not ruled out playing international football again after speaking to national manager Fabio Capello.
Mother's 'pain' over son's death
The mother of a six-year-old boy speaks of her "pain" after he was found dead with his father at their Dorset home.
S4C given month to plan finances
S4C is told by the UK government it has one month to prepare its financial plan for the future, the station says.
China imports in surprise surge
China reported a surprise surge in imports during August, leading to a fall in its trade surplus to $20bn.
Injured marine's epic US run
Royal Marine Mark Ormrod is a triple amputee who is setting out to run 3,500 miles across the US.
Checkout protest at Greek shops
Activists protesting against Greece's austerity measures are trying a new form of civil disobedience.
Legionnaires' source hunt narrows
Doctors say they are narrowing down the potential source for a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in south Wales after the deaths of two people.
Iran will release US woman hiker
Iran is set to release on Saturday Sarah Shourd - one of three detained US hikers held since last July and accused of espionage, officials say.
Newspaper review
Koran burning row grabs headlines
Obama contradicts Mexico claims
US President Barack Obama contradicts claims made by his secretary of state that Mexico is dealing with a "drugs insurgency".
Blaze engulfs San Francisco homes
Dozens of homes have been set ablaze near San Francisco International Airport, after a reported explosion.
Scan to 'track brain development'
Scientists say they can quickly and accurately map a child's brain development using an MRI machine and a maths programme.