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UK hits bear market as stocks dip

Asian and European stock indexes fall, with the UK's FTSE 100 signalling it may be heading towards a 'bear market'. ...continue

Grim recognition

Soviet veterans consider current Afghan conflict ...continue

Dhoni pulls out of India series

Wicketkeeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni opts out of India's upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. ...continue

Queiroz poised for Portugal job

Manchester United assistant boss Carlos Queiroz is close to becoming the new Portugal manager, BBC Sport understands. ...continue

IVF twins risk 'over-estimated'

A US doctor sparks controversy by saying couples having IVF are being "misled" about the risks of twin pregnancies. ...continue

Communists 'quit India coalition'

Communist parties in India say they are withdrawing support for the governing coalition over the civilian nuclear deal with the US. ...continue

G8 vows to halve greenhouse gases

World leaders at the G8 summit in Japan agree aggressive targets to cut carbon emissions in an effort to tackle global warming. ...continue

UN condemns India embassy attack

The UN strongly condemns Monday's suicide bombing at the Indian embassy in the Afghan capital, Kabul. ...continue

Thaksin goes on trial in Thailand

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra goes on trial for corruption, almost two years after he was ousted in a coup. ...continue

San Francisco's Bush tribute plan could get up president's nose

A San Francisco group says a fitting tribute to President George W Bush would be to name a sewage plant after him. ...continue

Beijing 'failing pollution test'

With just one month to go until the Olympics, Beijing's air still falls short of international standards, BBC tests suggest. ...continue

N Korea nuclear talks 'to resume'

Six-nation talks on North Korea's nuclear programme will restart on Thursday after a nine-month lay-off, the South's envoy says. ...continue

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