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Clinton urges party to back Obama
Hillary Clinton calls on the Democrats to back her former rival Barack Obama for president, at the party's convention in Denver.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
Deadly hurricane weakens in Haiti
Hurricane Gustav hits Haiti, killing at least two people, but weakens to a tropical storm, say forecasters.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
Brazil set for Indian land ruling
Brazil's Supreme Court is preparing to rule on the status of an indigenous reserve disputed by Indians and farmers.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
Bug causes US air traffic delays
Air traffic at dozens of US airports is delayed by a computer glitch, aviation officials say.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
US to keep N Korea on terror list
The US accuses Pyongyang of violating a six-nation nuclear accord and says North Korea will remain on a terrorism blacklist.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
Barbie firm awarded Bratz payout
Mattel wins a multi-million dollar payout in a copyright court case against the maker of the popular Bratz dolls, MGA Entertainment.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
Listeria fear after Canada deaths
Canadian health officials are investigating 12 deaths thought to be linked to contaminated meat products.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
US interest rates 'not too low'
A flagging housing market and rising unemployment meant US interest rates were held, Federal Reserve minutes show.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
Python kills Venezuelan zookeeper
A three-metre (10-foot) python kills a student zookeeper who let the snake out of its enclosure in Caracas, Venezuela.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
Canadians arrest one of the world's most prolific bicycle thieves
Canadian police arrest one of the world's most prolific bicycle thieves after discovering almost 3,000 bikes in his possession.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
How important is a running mate?
Matt Frei, presenter of BBC World News America, ponders the importance, or not, of a presidential running mate.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
US Open: Nadal tested in opening victory
World number one Rafael Nadal is pushed hard before beating Germany's Bjorn Phau in round one of the US Open.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
Convention diary
Keeping an eye on Obama's national security stance
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
Oil wealth
As Brazil finds new oil reserves, where will the profits go?
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
Washington diary
Nail-biting anxiety afflicts Democrats at their big moment
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
Illegal workers
Why illegal immigration is a hot US election issue
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
Digital doubles
How graphics are 'replacing' big screen stars
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
Wind farms put pressure on bats
Wind turbines are a hazard to bats because changes in air pressure can cause fatal internal injuries, a study reveals.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
US house prices 'see record fall'
US house prices were down a record 15.4% in the April and June quarter compared with a year ago, a report says.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
Lula urges Brazil Olympic boost
Brazil's president urged the country to take sport more seriously, after winning just three Olympic golds.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
Dollar increases against the euro
The dollar climbs back to a six-month high against the euro, as fears remain about a European recession.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
Antofagasta sees profits rise 15%
Mining giant Antofagasta reports a 15% rise in half-year profits as high copper prices offset higher production costs.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
US in '$4bn cotton row sanction'
The US may face $4bn in annual trade sanctions for failing to scrap illegal subsidies paid to US cotton growers, a report suggests.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
Oil price fall lifts US consumers
US consumer confidence gets a boost in August from falling oil prices, research suggests.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
Ethical minefield?
Mayans challenge Goldcorp over open mine in Guatemala
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
Paraguay challenge
Former bishop Fernando Lugo faces a range of daunting tasks as he takes office in Paraguay, says the BBC's James Painter.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
Abductions in Mexico
Mexico public's faith in police dives amid abduction epidemic
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
Can the LA paparazzi be tamed?
A look at proposed new laws which could curb the recent excesses of the Hollywood paparazzi.
BBC News............... Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 11:26 GMT
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