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Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, denies a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death.
Pressure is building in the West for new international sanctions against Iran, after its announcement it will step up uranium enrichment.
The defeated candidate in Sri Lanka's presidential election, General Sarath Fonseka, is arrested for "military offences".
Ukraine's pro-Moscow Viktor Yanukovych will win presidential elections, officials say, but PM Yulia Tymoshenko is defiant.
The commander of Canada's largest Air Force base is charged with the murder of two women and the sexual assault of another two, police say.
War crimes charges against a Darfur rebel leader are dropped by International Criminal Court judges.
Hollywood couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt sue the News Of The World newspaper over allegations about their relationship.
Four pensioners appear in a German court charged with kidnapping a financial adviser they blamed for bad investments.
Scientists film the giant serpent-like oarfish in its natural deep sea habitat in the Gulf of Mexico for the first time.
An Australian performance artist sets a world record by swallowing 18 swords at the same time.
New Orleans Saints' quarterback Drew Brees said the Hurricane Katrina disaster inspired his side to a 31-17 Super Bowl win over Indianapolis Colts.
Shane Warne describes England captain Andrew Strauss's decision to miss his country's tour of Bangladesh next month as disrespectful.
The US says sanctions are the "only path" after Iran said it was stepping up uranium enrichment. What is your reaction?
The former chief executive of Merrill Lynch, John Thain, was at the heart of the bonus row - now he has a new job as boss of US lender CIT.
Mining group Xstrata is to resume dividend payments despite reporting a drop in full-year profits.
India's economic growth forecast raises the chance that state support could be withdrawn.
Three people are arrested as China's largest training website for hackers is shut down, state media reports.
An influential group of MPs and peers says the government's plans on illegal file-sharing could breach the rights of net users.
The US space agency (Nasa) has launched its shuttle Endeavour on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Romantic drama Dear John knocks sci-fi blockbuster Avatar off the top spot in the North American box office in its opening weekend.
The music video for Simon Cowell's Haiti charity single, featuring Leona Lewis and Cheryl Cole, has been released.
The Cassini probe returns yet more data to back up the idea of a sub-surface sea on Saturn's moon Enceladus.
Scientists say they have pinpointed gene variants that might show how fast people's bodies are ageing.
Doing lots of exercise drastically cuts the risk of developing painful gallstones, UK researchers have found.
Somali fishermen save some 126 migrants who were reportedly forced into the sea at gunpoint by traffickers.
Many Africans with malaria are getting low-grade drugs, according to a study of Uganda, Senegal and Madagascar.
Fresh snow is forecast to hit the Mid-Atlantic US as some cities remain largely paralysed for a third day by blizzards.
Costa Ricans elect Laura Chinchilla as president, the first woman to occupy the post in the Central American nation.
Australia's immigration minister says policy will change to focus on skilled migrants, to support mining and health needs.
Japanese officials try to identify a body found in the landing gear compartment of a flight that arrived in Tokyo from New York.
France is to sell Russia an advanced helicopter assault ship, and is considering a request for three others, officials say.
Metropolitan Police Commander Ali Dizaei is sentenced to four years for misconduct and perverting the course of justice.
An Iranian opposition leader is jailed for six years over unrest following June's disputed presidential election, reports say.
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula calls on Muslims in the region to wage holy war against the US and its allies.
India says at least 17 soldiers have been killed after an avalanche struck a high-altitude military training camp in Kashmir.
Pakistan will be without key fast bowler Mohammad Asif for the two Twenty20 internationals against England later this month.
David Cameron accuses Gordon Brown of being in "headlong retreat" after Labour suspends the MPs facing expenses charges.
A UK soldier from 36 Engineer Regiment has been killed by an explosion in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence says.
Cabinet ministers were not prevented from discussing the legality of invading Iraq, says Jack Straw.
Speaker John Bercow warns MPs not to risk the chances of a fair trial for the three MPs facing charges over their expenses.
The office of the first and deputy first minister confirm who will be on a working group to examine the issue of parading.
A wealthylandowner from Gloucestershire is ordered to serve at least 18 years in prison for murdering his wife.