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Rice talks with Libya's Gaddafi
5 Sep 2008 at 4:59pm
Condoleezza Rice meets Col Gaddafi in Libya in the latest step towards improving relations between the former enemies.

US job losses worse than expected
5 Sep 2008 at 4:49pm
The US economy shed 84,000 jobs last month, more than expected, raising the jobless rate to a near five-year high.

Universal flu vaccine tests start
5 Sep 2008 at 12:00pm
A universal flu vaccine which could mean an end to the annual flu jab is being trialled on UK volunteers.

First aid ship arrives in Haiti
5 Sep 2008 at 5:59pm
The first significant aid delivery arrives in Haiti to help thousands struggling in the wake of Tropical Storm Hanna.

McCain vows to fight to change US
5 Sep 2008 at 12:34am
John McCain promises "change is coming" as he accepts the Republican party's candidacy for the White House.

Global economy woes shake markets
5 Sep 2008 at 5:35pm
Worsening US job figures heighten fears of a global economic slowdown - undermining stock markets around the world.

Malaysia deploys navy to Somalia
5 Sep 2008 at 7:50am
Malaysia sends three navy ships to the coast of Somalia to protect merchant vessels from piracy.

Angola parties demand fresh polls
5 Sep 2008 at 6:10pm
Angola's opposition calls for fresh elections, as the government says voting will continue for a second day.

Swede 'held in cabin for years'
5 Sep 2008 at 8:29am
A woman may have been locked up in a cabin in southern Sweden for nine years, local newspapers report.

13 golf balls are removed... from inside a Labrador
5 Sep 2008 at 1:07pm
A labrador has 13 golf balls removed from its stomach after eating them at a Fife golf course.

Ferdinand to miss England opener
5 Sep 2008 at 12:18pm
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand will miss England's opening World Cup qualifier against Andorra on Saturday.

Live text - Safina v Serena
5 Sep 2008 at 4:49pm
Dinara Safina takes on Serena Williams in the semi-finals of the US Open.

'Master plan'
5 Sep 2008 at 10:32am
Pakistan's future if presidential favourite wins
Wheelchair life
5 Sep 2008 at 9:17am
Challenges facing China's disabled as Paralympics loom
Day in pictures
5 Sep 2008 at 1:43pm
Most striking images from around the world