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Unions demand public pay protest
Seven unions are asking the TUC to organise a protest campaign against the government's public sector pay policy.
Serena seals third US Open title
Serena Williams sees off a valiant display from Jelena Jankovic to win her third US Open title and regain the number one ranking.
Hurricane Ike hits Cuba's coast
Devastating Hurricane Ike makes landfall in Cuba, where mass evacuations have taken place in low-lying areas.
US to reopen Afghan attack case
US forces in Afghanistan are re-opening an investigation into an attack which reportedly killed many civilians
Economy card
Is global slowdown behind Canada PM's election call?
'Tough choices' for UK broadband
The cost of converting the UK to fibre-based broadband could top £28.8bn, says a report.
Key wins for Hong Kong opposition
Hong Kong's pro-democracy camp wins enough seats in legislative elections to retain key powers of veto, say reports.
Live text - Serena v Jankovic
Former champion Serena Williams takes on second seed Jelena Jankovic in the US Open final.
One in four 'facing fuel poverty'
Almost a quarter of the population will be pushed into fuel poverty by the end of next year as prices rise, a report suggests.
Final stretch
As convention fever fades, race for US presidency begins
Venomous clues in lung bug battle
Bacterial colonies in the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients use chemicals found in snake venom to attack them, research shows.
First-known footage of rare frog filmed in Costa Rica
An incredibly rare frog is filmed for what is thought to be the first time, writes BBC reporter Rebecca Morelle.
Yesterday? Scientists say Beatles' tunes aid memory recall
Scientists investigate how our memories of Beatles songs help us tap into the long forgotten events in our lives.
'Climate crisis' needs brain gain
The former UK chief scientist says the climate challenge is so great, it demands the most brilliant minds tackle it.
In video
Can market forces save the Amazon rainforest?
Flood fears ease as rains lighten
Flood fears are easing as showers replace persistent rain across England and Wales and river levels stabilise.
India farmers suspend protest
Indian farmers blocking work at a Tata Motors plant suspend their protests after the government agrees to return land.
Caribbean lashed by Hurricane Ike
Thousands of people hunker down across the Caribbean as Hurricane Ike pounds the region, on course for Cuba.
Murray stuns Nadal to reach final
Britain's Andy Murray completes a stunning win over world number one Rafael Nadal to reach his first Grand Slam final at the US Open.
Haiti ordeal
Aid workers struggle to deliver emergency aid
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