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BBC world news headlinesPakistan floods 'kill 800' people
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:31:35 +0000 The worst monsoon floods in living memory kill at least 800 people and affect one million in north-west Pakistan, a local official says. Germany mourns Love Parade dead Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:11:11 +0000 Germany holds an emotional memorial service for the 21 people killed in a stampede at the Love Parade dance festival in the western city of Duisburg last weekend. Change call after Australia fires Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:26:43 +0000 A report into Australia's worst bushfires, in 2009, recommends sweeping changes to the way the government responds to natural disasters. Farc call to new Colombia leader Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:05:26 +0000 Colombia's Farc rebel group issues a call for dialogue with the new government after Juan Manuel Santos's election as president. Pakistan protest over UK comments Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:23:10 +0000 Pakistani intelligence officials cancel a visit to Britain in protest at comments made by David Cameron about Pakistan's alleged links to terror. Hamas fighter dies in air strikes Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:37:40 +0000 A Hamas militant is killed and several are injured by Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip, hours after a Palestinian rocket hit the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon. Wikileaks denies 'blood on hands' Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:04:47 +0000 The founder of Wikileaks rejects US claims he has blood on his hands after releasing leaked documents on the Afghan war. Everglades on Unesco danger list Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:00:11 +0000 A UN panel adds the Florida Everglades and Madagascar's tropical rainforest to a list of world heritage sites at risk. Five Taliban off UN sanction list Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:33:56 +0000 Five Taliban are removed from a sanctions list by the UN Security Council, a move sought by Kabul to ease rapprochement with insurgents. No assault charge for ex-VP Gore Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:11:01 +0000 Former US Vice President Al Gore will not face charges over claims he assaulted a masseuse in an Oregon hotel room in 2006. Fossil sparks whale of a row for Egypt customs Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:53:41 +0000 The fossil of a whale is at the centre of a bizarre customs wrangle at Cairo airport, the BBC's Jon Leyne reports. Malaysia TV's 'imam idol' crowned Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:59:23 +0000 A 26-year-old religious scholar wins Malaysian TV talent search for the best young imam, or Muslim leader. US economic growth slows to 2.4% Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:48:09 +0000 US economic growth slowed between April and June, with GDP growing by an annualised rate of 2.4%, the US Commerce Department says. BP boss scaling back oil effort Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:07:23 +0000 The incoming BP chief executive has said it is time to scale back some parts of the oil spill clean-up in the Gulf of Mexico. Argentine gay weddings go ahead Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:55:40 +0000 A gay couple become the first to marry in Argentina under a new law allowing same-sex unions. Military kills Mexico drug lord Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:53:53 +0000 The Mexican government says security forces have killed leading drug trafficker Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel. Three charged with Uganda bombing Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:13:11 +0000 Three Kenyans are charged with the murders of 76 people killed when bombs exploded as they watched the World Cup on TV in Kampala, Uganda. Four fined over SA 'racist video' Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:30:26 +0000 Four white South Africans are fined $2,700 (£1,700) each after making a video humiliating black university workers. China mine explosion 'kills 15' Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:48:01 +0000 At least 15 people die at a mine in northern China, as a suspected explosives store blows up. China river hunt for toxic drums Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:30:04 +0000 Search teams in north-east China are still searching for thousands of barrels of toxic chemicals washed into a major river by flooding. Deadly forest fires ravage Russia Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:26:09 +0000 Forest fires kill at least 23 people in central Russia, while a forecast of heavy rain brings relief to Moscow. Greek military told to move fuel Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:39:58 +0000 Greece will use military vehicles to restore fuel supplies cut by a lorry drivers' strike, the government says. Lebanon urged to resist violence Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:39:20 +0000 Syria's president and the Saudi king call on Lebanon's rival factions to avoid turning to violence amid mounting political tensions in the country. Saudi warned on expelling Somalis Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:50:34 +0000 The UN refugee agency urges Saudi Arabia to stop deporting Somalis, saying 2,000 have recently been sent to Mogadishu. Pakistan crash 'black box' found Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:48:28 +0000 Investigators scouring the wreckage of Pakistan's worst-ever air disaster have found the plane's flight data recorder, officials say. 'Progress' in new Afghan mission Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:34:21 +0000 British forces are said to be consolidating their hold on ground seized in a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan. Huntley to sue over prison attack Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:54:05 +0000 Soham killer Ian Huntley is to sue the Prison Service after his throat was slashed in an attack by a fellow inmate at a prison in County Durham. Probe as wedding guests fall ill Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:07:34 +0000 The Health Protection Agency (HPA) investigates why at least 15 people fell ill during a wedding reception at a social club. Northwest agrees to pay $38m fine Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:45:44 +0000 Northwest Airlines will plead guilty and pay a $38m fine for fixing air-cargo prices, the US justice department says. Airbus firm EADS lifts output aim Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:31:18 +0000 Airbus parent firm EADS says it is confident about future orders, despite reporting a fall in second-quarter earnings. Disney sells Miramax film studios Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:16:58 +0000 Walt Disney announces the sale of its Miramax film division for about $660m to a group of private equity investors. Flying Vettel takes Hungary pole Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:10:39 +0000 Red Bull dominate qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, with Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber on the front row ahead of the Ferraris. Live - England v Pakistan Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:28:18 +0000 England lose Kevin Pietersen and Jonathan Trott in quick succession after lunch on the third day of the first Test at Trent Bridge. Ennis ready for heptathlon battle Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:33:08 +0000 Great Britain's Jessica Ennis admits she faces a tough battle in the last two events if she is to add European heptathlon gold to her world title. DeGeneres leaving American Idol Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:13:38 +0000 Comedienne and chat show host Ellen DeGeneres is leaving American Idol after one season on the judging panel. Awards double for Valentine band Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:43:08 +0000 Welsh rock band Bullet For My Valentine scoop two prizes at this year's Kerrang! Awards, including best British group for the third year running. No charges for Jackson's doctors Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:58:21 +0000 Seven doctors who treated Michael Jackson in the years before his death will not face charges, US investigators say. Australia bushfires: What went wrong? Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:03:39 +0000 A report into the bushfires that tore across Victoria, Australia, in early 2009 has called for sweeping changes to the way the authorities respond to natural disasters. Excitement ahead of Clinton wedding Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:21:03 +0000 Chelsea Clinton, the daughter of former US president Bill Clinton, is to marry long-term boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky at a private ceremony. Giant hailstone breaks US record Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:10:21 +0000 A hailstone weighing almost a kilo that fell in the state of South Dakota has been confirmed as the largest ever recovered in the USA. UN voices Pakistan flood fears Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:54:46 +0000 At least one million people in north-west Pakistan have been affected by the country's worst monsoon floods in living memory, the UN has said. California fire threatens power lines Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:42:53 +0000 A wildfire burning in southern California has grown to more than 20 square miles and is threatening power lines that supply electricity to millions of people. Argentina celebrates first gay weddings Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:40:59 +0000 The first gay weddings have taken place in Argentina after the implementation of a law approved by parliament earlier this month. Mexico makes giant sandwich Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:11:40 +0000 Workers from Mexico City restsurants make a 48m-long sandwich in what has become an annual event. 'I survived deadly bear attack' Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:49:52 +0000 A Canadian woman has said she played dead in order to escape from a bear during an attack in Montana that left one man dead. One-minute World News Fri, 9 Jul 2010 07:56:06 +0000 Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day. Wedding belle Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:09:06 +0000 Why Chelsea continues to fascinate Beyond Auschwitz Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:24:39 +0000 Polish town's struggle to emerge from shadow of Nazi horror Crime challenge Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:38:43 +0000 Urban violence a test for Colombia's next leader Scratching the surface Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:42:22 +0000 Why so few people get under the skin of Afghanistan School-time blues Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:19:02 +0000 Blind musician inspired by Sierra Leone children Changing times Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:50:59 +0000 An unprecedented trip to Lebanon by Syrian and Saudi leaders On the run Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:34:30 +0000 Why northern Cyprus is no longer a haven for fugitives Hero's welcome? Fri, 9 Jul 2010 19:07:42 +0000 Russia's returning spies will find it difficult to adjust
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