Sun, 07 Sep 2008 03:36:49 +0100
Caribbean lashed by Hurricane Ike
Hurricane Ike brings driving winds and rain to the Caribbean islands of Turks and Caicos, as the storm steams towards the Bahamas.
Flood fears ease as rains lighten
Flood fears are easing as showers replace persistent rain across England and Wales and river levels stabilise.
British cyclists start gold rush
Britain's cyclists sweep to three gold medals in world record times on the first day of the Paralympic Games in Beijing.
Shun meat, says UN climate chief
People should consider eating less meat as a way to tackle global warming, says the UN's top climate scientist.
Kandahar rocked by suicide blasts
Two suicide bomb blasts kill at least six people in a police station in the Afghan city of Kandahar, officials say.
Data on 5,000 justice staff lost
Jack Straw has ordered an inquiry into the loss of a computer hard drive containing the details of up to 5,000 justice system staff.
Tax rich at higher rate, says TUC
People earning more than £100,000 a year should pay higher tax rates, the Trades Union Congress says.
Minister's apology to female aide
Junior health minister Ivan Lewis apologises to a civil servant who said she was unhappy with the nature of their relationship.
Simpler rail ticketing introduced
The second phase of changes to the rail ticketing system comes into force, with two categories for buying tickets on the day of travel.
Polish pair comes first in Euro dance contest
Poland won the second Eurovision Dance Contest, which was held in Glasgow before a television audience of millions.
Khan knocked out inside first minute
Amir Khan is knocked out inside the first minute of his WBO intercontinental lightweight title defence by Breidis Prescott.
Cole double rescues nervy England
England labour to a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Andorra thanks to Joe Cole's second-half brace.
Murray leading when rain arrives
Britain's Andy Murray leads world number one Rafael Nadal by two sets to love when rain suspends their US Open semi-final.
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Flood fears as river levels rise
Flooding may continue to affect parts of England and Wales for several days, the Environment Agency warns.
'Action needed' to tackle C.diff
Labour calls for "urgent action" to tackle C.difficile in Scottish hospitals, after an outbreak at the Royal Alexandra in Paisley.
'Extreme' weather ahead of crash
Police and local people tell of 'extreme' weather before a teenager died when a vehicle overturned into a river in Powys.
Father arrested over baby murder
Detectives investigating the murder of a 14-week-old baby boy are questioning the child's father.
Angolan MPLA set for big poll win
Angola's ruling MPLA party is heading for a landslide win in parliamentary polls, preliminary results show.
US rivals to make 9/11 appearance
US presidential rivals Barack Obama and John McCain say they will appear together on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
Cairo rockslide search continues
Rescuers in Cairo continue their search for survivors after a rockslide hit dozens of homes in Egypt's capital, killing at least 30 people.
Hong Kong legislative polls open
Voters in Hong Kong choose between pro-government and more pro-democracy candidates in a hotly contested poll.
Ukraine 'must live without fear'
The US vice-president reassures Ukraine that the US has a "deep and abiding interest" in the country's security.
Bhutto's widower wins presidency
Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, wins a sweeping victory in Pakistan's presidential election.
US lenders 'face state takeover'
US officials plan to put troubled mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae under strict federal control, reports say.
UK eyes stronger Pakistan links
The UK government says it hopes to work with Pakistan's new president to combat extremism and strengthen democracy.
Vein tubes 'fitted needlessly'
A third of patients have unnecessary tubes inserted into veins when they are in hospital, pharmacists have warned.
Holiday key to school standards?
Mike Baker wonders if having school holidays earlier might make pupils do better.
'Jules Verne' begins final voyage
Europe's space freighter undocks from the International Space Station after completing its mission to the orbiting platform.
The Wrestler scoops Golden Lion
The Wrestler, starring Mickey Rourke, wins the coveted Golden Lion for best picture at the Venice film festival.
One Laptop signs up with Amazon
Online retailer Amazon will help the One Laptop Per Child organisation with its plans to sell its XO laptop in the US.
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