New mandate for DR Congo UN force
The UN extends the mandate of its peacekeeping force in DR Congo, boosting its powers to protect civilians.
Sopranos actor cleared of murder
Former Sopranos actor Lillo Brancato is cleared of murdering an off-duty police officer, but convicted of attempted burglary.
Pope puts stress on 'gay threat'
Pope Benedict says that saving humanity from homosexual or transsexual behaviour is just as important as saving the rainforest from destruction.
Troubled Somalia mission extended
The African Union agrees to extend its peacekeeping mission in Somalia for two more months, but is unable to bolster its force.
Oxfam closes 2004 tsunami appeal
Oxfam is ending its emergency relief programme for the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the charity says.
NY Times admits to fake letter
The New York Times says a letter purporting to be from the mayor of Paris that attacked Caroline Kennedy was a fake.
Belgian PM's resignation accepted
Belgium's King Albert accepts the resignation of PM Yves Leterme's government amid a row over the Fortis bank break-up.
Discovery of two tombs hint at large ancient Egyptian cemetery
Egyptian archaeologists say they have discovered two ancient tombs, indicating that a burial site is bigger than expected.
Terry sent off as Everton hold Chelsea
Chelsea miss the chance to go top of the Premier League table as captain John Terry is sent off in a 0-0 draw with Everton.
Rice urges sanctions on Zimbabwe
The US secretary of state says she will talk to allies about increasing sanctions on Zimbabwe's government.
Five guilty of US army base plot
A US jury finds five men guilty of conspiring to kill soldiers at the Fort Dix military base, but clears them of attempted murder.
Russia blamed for monitor pullout
The Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe says it will close its operation in Georgia, blaming Russian opposition.
Oil falls on slowing demand signs
Oil prices fall on negative corporate reports and signs the global energy demand is deteriorating further.
Wealth gap in child critical care
Children from the most deprived homes are more likely to need intensive care than their wealthier counterparts, say researchers.
Tangled web of spider evolution
Further study of the 385m-year-old Attercopus spider has shown that it could not have spun webs as modern spiders do.
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