Hamas leader killed in air strike
A top Hamas leader has died in an Israeli air strike on the Gaza Strip, the most senior figure to be killed for nearly five years.
Ghana party bids to halt key vote
Ghana's ruling party seeks to delay voting in a final district that could decide the knife-edge presidential run-off poll.
Cuba marks 50 years of revolution
Cuba celebrates the 50th anniversary of its revolution but economic difficulties mean the festivities are subdued.
Anti-apartheid icon Suzman dies
Helen Suzman, a celebrated South African MP and anti-apartheid campaigner, dies at the age of 91.
Russia reassures Europe over gas
Russia assures EU countries they will face no disruption after it halted gas supplies to Ukraine in a row over payment.
Somali pirate clampdown 'working'
There has been a sharp reduction in the number of ships seized by pirates off Somalia, the International Maritime Bureau says.
Police probe Thai club fire cause
Police investigate the cause of a fire in a Bangkok nightclub that killed 59 people, amid reports that fireworks were to blame.
Rebels 'advancing towards CAR'
The UN says it fears Lord's Resistance Army rebels are advancing towards Central African Republic (CAR).
UK call to help close Guantanamo
The UK is pressing its European partners to help resettle inmates from Guantanamo Bay, the Foreign Office says.
Special delivery - Baby girl born on US-bound flight
A Ugandan woman gives birth to a baby girl in a rare mid-flight delivery on board a Northwest Airlines flight to Boston.
Classic Bugatti worth $4.3m gathered dust for half a century
A vintage Bugatti car, which gathered dust in a Tyneside garage for 47 years could fetch £3m at auction.
Smith ruled out of S Africa ODIs
South Africa skipper Graeme Smith will miss the Twenty20 and one-day matches against Australia in an attempt to recover from an elbow injury.
Clubs poised for transfer chance
The January transfer window opens, giving clubs their first opportunity to buy or sell players since the end of August.
Brave voice
South African MP who spoke out against apartheid
New year tragedy
Bangkok nightclub fire highlights need for improved safety
Day in pictures
Some eye-catching images from around the world
Valley view
Part two of our look at 2009's top technology
Covert failure
Islamists unbroken despite Ethiopia's US backing
Brazil embraces spelling reforms
Changes designed to standardise Portuguese spelling take effect in Brazil but other nations are yet to act on the controversial reforms.
North Korea message mild on US
North Korea new year message calls for a stronger military, but hints at possibilities of progress in talks with the US.
Slovakia becomes eurozone member
Slovakia becomes the 16th eurozone member - the second former communist country to join the single European currency.
Iraq takes control of Green Zone
Iraq takes control of the Green Zone in Baghdad and assumes more powers over foreign troops based in the country.
Sri Lanka army 'seizes key area'
Sri Lanka's military says it has seized a strategically important junction in the island's north from Tamil Tiger rebels.
UK troops hand back Basra Airport
A milestone in the completion of the British mission in Iraq is achieved with the handover of Basra International Airport.
Record stock market falls in 2008
Shares worldwide see record falls in 2008 after a year of financial turmoil, with Wall Street having its worst year since 1931.
Evidence of 'risk-taking' brain
Scientists say they have found physical evidence of brain differences which may drive "thrill-seekers" to act impulsively or dangerously.
Microsoft Zune affected by 'bug'
A leap year clock bug has affected Microsoft's Zune digital media player.
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