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World NewsPakistan cricketers 'were set up' The three Pakistan cricketers accused of corruption may have been set up, according to the country's high commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hasan. Bid for Middle East peace begins The US Secretary of State tells the Israeli and Palestinian leaders they have the "opportunity to end this conflict" as direct peace talks begin. PM backs Hague over aide rumours David Cameron supports William Hague "100%" following speculation about the foreign secretary's private life, the PM's spokeswoman says. Ministers propose 45p drink price The Scottish government says drinkers should be charged a minimum of 45p for every unit of alcohol as part of efforts to cut consumption. Strike 'kills Afghan civilians' Ten election campaign workers have been killed in an air strike by Nato-led forces in Afghanistan, Afghan officials say. RBS to cut a further 3,500 jobs Royal Bank of Scotland is planning to cut 3,500 jobs from its technical and back office division. Burger King is sold for $3.26bn Burger King is being sold to private equity firm 3G Capital in a deal valued at $3.26bn (£2.1bn), it has been announced. Man beat wife and daughter to death The wife and daughter of a man who was later found hanged had been unlawfully killed, a coroner rules. Pair held over 'honour killing' The parents of so-called "honour killing" victim Shafilea Ahmed are arrested on suspicion of her murder, sources say. Four power firms face sales probe Four of the "big six" UK energy suppliers are to be investigated amid concerns of mis-selling to customers, the regulator says. Creation was Godless says Hawking There is no place for God in theories on the creation of the Universe, Professor Stephen Hawking concludes in a new book. Back... but not for long as Madeley rescues show Ex-This Morning host Richard Madeley presents the first five minutes of the show while Eamonn Holmes is stuck in traffic. Rare bronze Roman lantern found in field A metal detecting enthusiast finds what is believed to be the only intact Roman lantern made out of bronze ever discovered in Britain. Live text - US Open day four Caroline Wozniacki and Roger Federer take centre stage as Vera Zvonareva starts day four at the US Open with Maria Sharapova and Novak Djokovic in action later. Carson out of England qualifier Goalkeeper Scott Carson is released from the England squad to face Bulgaria in the Euro 2012 qualifier on Friday because of a family bereavement. Queiroz gets six-month suspension Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz is suspended for six months after it is ruled that he disrupted an anti-doping test ahead of the World Cup. Weir, Miller, Hutton set to start David Weir, Kenny Miller and Alan Hutton all look certain to start for Scotland in Friday's Euro 2012 qualifier in Lithuania. Woodgate left out of Spurs squad Jonathan Woodgate is left out of Tottenham's 25-man squad but Manchester United include Owen Hargreaves. Tube strikes on as talks collapse Thousands of Tube workers will strike next week as talks between London Underground bosses and two unions break down. Ex-officer jailed for child abuse A retired police officer found guilty of sexually abusing two boys while he worked for the force is jailed for seven years. More Pakistan flood aid pledged An extra £300,000 of emergency funding is pledged by the Scottish government to help the relief effort in Pakistan. Fiscal report on dog attack owner The owner of an Akita dog which attacked a girl in Kilmarnock is reported to the procurator fiscal. Priest jailed for abusing sisters A Catholic priest convicted of sexually abusing three young sisters is jailed for four years. Policing Ardoyne riots cost £1.1m The PSNI chief constable has revealed that dealing with four days of rioting in Ardoyne in July cost the police just over £1m. Suicide after killing ex-partner A nurse found dead at her Bridgend home was unlawfully killed by her former partner, a coroner rules. Powers vote question 'confusing' The wording of the proposed question for next year's referendum on further assembly powers should be redrafted, says the election watchdog. SA to resume Zimbabwe expulsions South Africa is to start expelling Zimbabweans again, from 31 December, the government announces. DR Congo 'genocide' file delayed The UN postpones the release of a draft report that accuses the Rwandan army of possible genocide in DR Congo till next month. Independent Wilkie backs Gillard One of four key independent lawmakers endorses Australian PM Julia Gillard, leaving her just two seats short of the majority needed to form the next government. Typhoon hits South Korean capital Three people die as Seoul is hit by its strongest typhoon in 15 years, while storms continue to cause heavy rain and landslides in China. EU critical of France over Roma The European Commission criticises France over its expulsions of Roma (Gypsies) and requests more information about the crackdown. Russia extends grain export ban Russia will consider lifting its grain export ban only after the next year's harvest has been reaped, Vladimir Putin says. Ecuador in migrant massacre row Honduras accuses Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa of risking the life of a Honduran migrant who survived last month's Mexico massacre. Chile miners given first hot meal Chilean miners trapped underground receive their first hot meal in 26 days, as Nasa experts arrive at the mine site. Obama hails US operation in Iraq President Barack Obama hails the end of US combat operations in Iraq, saying the US has paid "a huge price" to "put Iraq's future in its people's hands". Netherlands frees Yemeni suspects Two Yemenis arrested in Amsterdam on suspicion of planning a terror attack are released, prosecutors in the Netherlands say. Pakistan mourns as Lahore toll up Three days of mourning begins in Pakistan after bomb attacks on a Shia Muslim procession in Lahore city kill 31 people. Afghan bank 'to avoid collapse' The head of Afghanistan's Central Bank tells the BBC he will not allow the country's biggest commercial bank to collapse. US East Coast on hurricane alert Areas along the US East Coast declare states of emergency as Hurricane Earl churns towards the region, forecast to brush land on Thursday night. Discovery Channel gunman killed Police shoot dead a gunman who took three hostages at the Discovery Communications HQ near Washington and free his prisoners. House prices fall again in August House prices fell for the second month in a row in August, according to the Nationwide building society. Plans for more £5 notes in ATMs All banks and building societies have put in place plans to begin dispensing £5 notes from the cash machines, a report reveals. HP ups the offer again for 3Par Hewlett Packard yet again increases its offer to win data storage company 3Par ahead of rival Dell computing. Labour defends leader vote rules Labour defends its leadership election rules amid evidence some people can cast multiple votes. Blair memoirs 'break sale record' Tony Blair's memoirs, based on his time as the prime minister, break sales records, booksellers say. Decision due on voting question The Electoral Commission is to give its verdict on the proposed question for the referendum on further powers for the Welsh assembly. Elderly broken hip care concerns One in five elderly people with broken hips do not get surgery quickly enough, a survey shows. School meals 'help fussy eaters' School lunches can tempt fussy eaters to try new foods, a survey carried out in England for the School Food Trust suggests. Brain training may delay dementia People who do puzzles and crosswords may stave off dementia longer but experience a more rapid decline once the disease sets in, a study suggests. Ellen MacArthur's global ambition Yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur has set herself a new challenge - creating an educational foundation to promote sustainability. Shoesmith given leave to appeal Sharon Shoesmith is given leave to appeal over her sacking as the head of children's services at Haringey Council after the death of Baby Peter. One in nine schools 'half empty' Figures obtained by the BBC suggest that in one in nine Scottish primary schools at least 60% of places are unfilled. Samsung releases iPad competitor Samsung has become the latest manufacturer to enter into the tablet computer market with its Galaxy Tab. Global broadband divide revealed The global disparity in access to broadband around the world and the cost of a connection is revealed by UN figures. Apple launches MySpace challenger Apple launches a music-based social network called Ping as part of its latest upgrade to the iTunes music software. Greatest free-kick 'was no fluke' Physicists explain one of football's most spectacular free-kicks, showing that Roberto Carlos's 1997 "impossible goal" was not a fluke. Weather clash causes snowy winter The collision of two major weather events can explain unusually large snowfall in the US and Northern Europe, researchers say. Ancient reef uncovered in Pacific An ancient reef may provide scientists with clues about what will happen to coral when sea temperatures rise. Majority 'agree with arts change' Two-thirds of people agree with the government stance on cutting arts funding and relying more on private cash, a survey suggests. Talent contestant denied tribunal A former Britain's Got Talent hopeful who claimed she was discriminated against at an audition fails to get her case taken to an employment tribunal. Bob Dylan art debuts in Denmark Some of musician Bob Dylan's artwork, never seen before by the public, is to be displayed at Denmark's National Gallery. Been and Gone Our regular column covering the passing of significant - but lesser reported - people of the past month. Why does PPE rule Britain? It is the degree of choice among the Westminster elite, claiming six cabinet members and three Labour leadership contenders among its alumni. Why does Oxford's Politics, Philosophy and Economics course dominate public life? What has The Bill taught us about policing? After 27 years, ITV's long-running police drama The Bill comes to an end tonight. But did we learn anything from it? Cavers dig for three county dream Cavers Tim Allen and Hugh St Lawrence give BBC News a glimpse of the cramped conditions as they try to connect three English counties by an underground network of tunnels. Marriage proposal to Chile miner The BBC's James Reynolds has been at the San Jose mine in Chile, where he spoke to the partner of one of the trapped miners. Rare pygmy hippo makes zoo debut A rare male pygmy hippopotamus born in a Polish zoo two weeks ago has appeared in public for the first time. Making money from Peruvian bird poo An island off Peru is making money from selling bird poo to use as organic fertiliser. My dad worked for the mafia Jennifer Mascia gave World News America a first person account of her extraordinary childhood and her surprise at finding out about her father's mafia past. Cricketer's family reacts to scandal What do Mohammad Amir's family and home-village make of his alleged involvement in a cricket betting scam? Hague 'had enough' of allegations Foreign Secretary William Hague has told reporters why he issued a statement rejecting rumours of an improper relationship with one of his special advisers, Christopher Myers, who has since resigned from his job. Hip fracture 'was excruciating' Amy Brown, who fractured her hip four months ago, speaks to the BBC about her experience. 'In the dark' The hidden world of special advisers 'The Stig' Profile of man who has won the right to say he is Top Gear driver Breakfast TV quiz 7 questions on Roland Rat, Mr Motivator and early mornings Hollywood moment Town stars in adaptation of Jack Kerouac classic Just a prop Does a Tony Blair-style drink habit do you any harm? Stop or go? Is now a good time to buy a property? | |
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