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Ousted Zelaya heads for Honduras
Ousted President Manuel Zelaya leaves Washington for Honduras to reclaim his post, but the government says his plane cannot land.
Iran clerics defy election ruling
A group of Iranian clerics calls the presidential vote's result invalid, underlining the splits in the ruling elite.
Federer win breaks Sampras record
Roger Federer becomes the greatest player in Grand Slam history as he beats Andy Roddick to claim a 15th major title.
Yemenia crash jet signal detected
A signal is detected from the data recorders of the Yemenia plane that crashed in the Indian Ocean this week, officials say.
Deadly floods hit China, Vietnam
Heavy rains in south-central China and northern Vietnam kill at least 31 people, state media say.
Somali civilians killed by shells
Twelve civilians die in the Somali capital as soldiers retaliate to mortars fired at the presidential palace by insurgents.
Zimbabwe army 'to go from mines'
Zimbabwe's government agrees to withdraw soldiers from diamond mines amid criticism over human rights abuses, media reports.
One dies in Florida Disney crash
A monorail crash at the Walt Disney World in Florida kills the theme park's employee, officials say.
Jackson fans await ticket results
More than 1.6m fans who registered to attend Michael Jackson's memorial service are set to find out if they are to receive one of 17,500 tickets.
US man breaks world record for hot-dog eating
Joey "Jaws" Chestnut eats 68 hot dogs in 10 minutes at the annual contest in New York, shattering his old record of 66.
Yousuf gives Pakistan upper hand
Mohammad Yousuf scores a century on his return to the Pakistan side to give the tourists the initiative in the first Test in Sri Lanka.
Cavendish storms to stage victory
Mark Cavendish wins the second stage of the 2009 Tour de France with a blistering long-range sprint finish.
Mending fences
Will Obama be able to improve US-Russian relations?
Shifting focus
Has Obama administration taken eye off Iraq?
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The men's final at Wimbledon
Critical task
UK troops pay high price in south Afghanistan
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Some diplomats question wisdom of Ban's Burma trip
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Floods and landslides cause havoc in China
Charity plea over Darfur kidnapped
The head of an Irish charity whose aid workers were kidnapped in Darfur appeals for their safe return.
African move on Bashir dismissed
The African Union's decision not to help arrest Sudan's president will not affect the international court's work, its prosecutor says.
Mexico president in mid-term test
Mexicans go to the polls in mid-term congressional elections expected to determine the fate of the economic reforms.
Palin hints on political future
Republican ex-vice-presidential hopeful Sarah Palin hints on playing a wider role in the US, after quitting as Alaska governor.
Bomb hits Philippine church-goers
The Philippine army blames Islamist militants after a bomb blast outside a cathedral in the south kills at least five people.
UK threatens new Burma sanctions
UK PM Brown threatens new sanctions against Burma after it refused to let the UN chief meet the jailed opposition leader.
Bulgarians elect new parliament
Bulgarians vote in a general election overshadowed by the economic crisis and its fight against corruption.
Europe nears gas pipeline accord
Five European governments are due to sign an agreement on 13 July for a major new pipeline from Central Asia.
Biden urges Iraq reconciliation
US Vice-President Joe Biden marks 4 July in Baghdad, urging Iraqi leaders to foster political reconciliation.
Iran executes 20 on drug charges
Iran has executed 20 people for drug trafficking at a prison west of the capital Tehran, official media reports.
UK soldiers die in Afghan blast
Two British service personnel have been killed in separate attacks in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence says.
Russia 'agrees US troop transit'
An Obama administration official says Russia has agreed to let US troops bound for Afghanistan fly through its airspace.
Nine reasons to celebrate America
As the US marks its Independence Day, the BBC's Kevin Connolly gives his list of reasons why America should be celebrated.
Tribal divide on Kenyan campus
Will Ross finds echoes of Kenya's tribal violence at the polling for student leaders at Nairobi University.
What next for Honduras?
The OAS has suspended Honduras for ousting President Zelaya, who says he will return. What next?