North Korea 'tests more missiles'
North Korea reportedly tests three short-range missiles as concern mounts that a long-range test could be days away.
Alaska Governor Palin to resign
Republican ex-vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin is to quit as Alaska governor amid speculation about a possible presidential bid.
Honduran court defiant on Zelaya
Honduras' high court rejects a demand by the Organisation of American States to reinstate ousted President Manuel Zelaya.
Russia 'agrees US troop transit'
An Obama administration official says Russia has agreed to let US troops bound for Afghanistan fly through its airspace.
UN leader presses Burmese junta
UN chief Ban Ki-moon begins a second day of talks with Burma's military leaders as he urges the release of political prisoners.
Serbia jails Muslim 'terrorists'
Twelve alleged Serbian Muslim radicals are jailed for up to 13 years for plotting terrorist attacks on an imam and others.
African Union in rift with court
The African Union halts co-operation with the International Criminal Court over its war-crimes charges against Sudan's leader.
Kenya sets new tribunal deadline
Kenya and the ICC agree a new deadline to set up a special tribunal to try the ringleaders of post-election violence.
Jackson tickets via internet draw
Tickets for a memorial service for Michael Jackson in Los Angeles will be made available via the internet, organisers reveal.
Blur comeback at Parklife venue
Britpop heroes Blur reveal the inspiration for their hit Parklife at the first of their Hyde Park reunion gigs.
Take That receive coveted award
Pop survivors Take That win the coveted Silver Clef award, recognising their 18-year chart career.
Rai star jailed for abortion bid
Algerian Rai music star Cheb Mami is jailed for five years in France for trying to force his former partner to have an abortion.
Carradine's death 'not suicide'
Actor David Carradine died of asphyxiation, according to a pathologist who oversaw an autopsy on behalf his family.
BBC kills off Robin Hood series
The BBC's adaptation of Robin Hood is not returning for a fourth series, it has been confirmed.
Brand Beckham
The success of the celebrity couple 10 years on
Art goes pop!
Unused buildings are becoming "pop-up" art galleries
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Mixed results for green IT goals
A majority of tech workers in the public sector do not know about the emission reduction targets they face, says a survey.
Regulators eye Google book deal
US anti-trust regulators are to examine Google's $125m deal with book publishers to settle copyright issues, reports say.
MySpace 'suicide bully cleared'
A woman accused of "cyber-bullying" a 13-year-old girl who later committed suicide sees her conviction provisionally thrown out.
Twitter followers 'can be bought'
Twitter users can now buy followers to boost the audience for the messages they send via the micro-blogging service.
Iran 'lifts block on SMS texting'
Reports from Iran say SMS text messaging services have been unblocked for the first time since disputed presidential elections.
Innocents accused of net piracy
The crackdown on illegal file-sharers is catching innocent people alongside the pirates, according to a report.
Ariane lofts biggest 'space bird'
The world's biggest commercial telecommunications satellite - to offer a terrestrial/satellite phone service - is put into orbit.
